School Zone A monthly newsletter covering area schools January 25, 2017 Harrison students fi nd fun in science Harrison Elementary was abuzz after regular school hours and a lot of learning was still in progress. The school hosted its own “Math and Science Night” that brought students and par- ents together to learn. Principal Heidi Brown says the night was part of Title One obligations and a good way to promote family involvement. “We’ve done several other events and this one will high- light the learning of math and science,” Brown said. Teachers at Harrison grouped up according to the grade level they teach and hosted projects, experiments and activities at different tables in the Harrison gymnasium. Some of the activities were math-related such as geomet- ric puzzles and other science-re- lated activities included things such as magnet manipulation, fl oating boats, building cata- pults or creating electricity with batteries. One popular table was that which held samples from the school’s garden. The Branch Road Farm educated students on different plants and vegeta- bles, broadening their diet hori- zons. Andhi Reyna showed Har- rison students what to look for when harvesting vegetables and also showed them soil microbes under a microscope. The event had two different scheduled times (3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.) as to accommodate the schedule of parents, who seemed to enjoy the event just as much as the young scholars. SLSD's snow days Teachers and students at Harrison Elementary welcomes parents on Jan. 19 to share in a Math and Science night as part of the school's Title One obligations. An update from Latham The round-up on clubs and the winter weather Latham School staff and stu- dents are excited about the New Year! We are getting back into the swing of things and learning in leaps and bounds! We start- ed January with our Tuesday Clubs: Wood Crafts (birdhous- es), Board Games, Acting/Skits, and Chess. If you would like to be a part of this program, please contact us at Latham. We thank all of our volunteers who make these clubs happen! Ice and snow in December forced us to move our Winter Music Program to January 12. We had a great turnout and all of the students enjoyed shar- ing their songs with family and friends. We appreciate our Par- ent Club that provides the funds to make sure that music is a part of the school week. South Lane School District had its fair share of snow days after two winter storms blew into the area within days of eachother. The fi rst storm coming at the tail end of December ex- tended the traditional win- ter break while South Lane schools ranged from closed to operating on two-hour delays thanks to road conditions. Su- perindentent Krista Parent was unavailable as of press time to discuss the effect the school closures would have on the remainder of the school year schedule. Umpqua singers welcome Emerson ROSEBURG, Ore. – The Umpqua Com- munity College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents AN INTIMATE EVE- NING WITH ROGER EMERSON AND THE UMPQUA SINGERS on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Danny Lang Event Center on the UCC Campus. Internationally renowned composer and arranger Roger Emerson will perform an eclectic blend of folk, jazz and popular songs, accompanied by Jason Heald and the Umpqua Singers. This event is appropriate for all ages. Wine will be available for purchase through the Southern Oregon Wine Institute. Admis- sion at the door is, $7.00 per person or $15.00 per family. For more information, contact 541- 440-4691. Cottage Grove Sentinel www.cgsentinel.com @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel Take Us Back to College Special Digital Subscription Rates for Students Your digital subscription keeps you connected to the people and places you know and love with unlimited access for as little as $10.00 per year! Cottage Grove Sentinel Your Hometown News Cottage-Grove-Sentinel In Print, Online & Mobile 541.942.3325 • www.cgsentinel.com