Photo courtesy of author Jenna Rice visited kindergarten, first and second grade students at Glendale Elementary School on March 4th. She has written two books based on her experiences with Hank, an Old English bulldog.
FLINTON — Glendale Educational Foundation board members met at Josie's Restaurant on Feb. 26 to discuss a number of upcoming projects and plans for the remainder of the school year and summer vacation.
GSDEF's annual golf trip will be held June 14 at Sinking Valley Country Club near Altoona.
GSDEF Board Member Patti Kimberly spoke about a recent event at Glendale Elementary School where author Jenna Rice spoke about her follow-up book, Hank and the Baby, to students in kindergarten through second grade. Told. Last spring, Rice spoke to students in kindergarten through second grade with her original book titled “Hank's Forever Home.” Courtesy of private donations to GSDEF, each child received a copy of the sequel book.
GSDEF Board Member Diane Andrews also spoke about the Glendale One Book Program, which will be held this spring. This year's book title is “Bad Apple, A Tale of Friendship.” Kindergarteners and their first graders enjoy apple-themed activities, applesauce treats, and hear stories from this year's books.
Andrew's family donated applesauce treats for the students.
In addition to this year's literacy program, GSDEF is exploring fundraising opportunities to install book vending machines in elementary schools.
The GSDEF Scholarship Committee spoke about multiple scholarship opportunities for Glendale seniors. All Glendale seniors are encouraged to browse all of her 2024 scholarship opportunities available on Google Classroom. The application deadline is approaching.
GSDEF Executive Director William Morrison led the discussion on changes to GSDEF's annual conference schedule to allow for additional planning for future events and the new school year. The board agreed to postpone its scheduled October meeting to May. The new meeting dates will be in February, April, May and September.
At its February meeting, GSDEF also held nominations and elections to fill vacancies for Board members and Board officers. GSDEF voted to welcome Kay Stiver and Mary Tatum Robinson to the Board positions. Kelsey McManus, currently serving as acting president, was elected GSDEF president and Kelsey Henry was elected GSDEF vice president.
GSDEF invites all supporters to visit www.gsdfoundation.org for more information on all projects and news articles.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 29th at Josie's Restaurant.
