Although no classes were
being held on Saturday, April 9, it was a busy day around Cook Elementary School. First
Presbyterian Church again sponsored the annual clean-up day at the school. Church members, Cook families and school staff
members all pitched in to help the school in a variety of ways.
Indoors, creative volunteers
opened up the Mother’s Day jewelry shop for the second year in a row. Church
members donated costume jewelry to set up the store. This allows students to
purchase Mother’s Day gifts with their good behavior “Cook Cash” or families to
purchase gifts at very reasonable prices. It was a big hit and will continue to
be popular with students in the days leading up to Mother’s Day.
Other work crews helped
clean, sanitize and vacuum classrooms; reconstructed bulletin boards; and
helped in the Media Center by processing new material, discarding old damaged
books and re-shelving materials.
Outdoors, work teams groomed
the school garden area, replanted spring produce and added a strawberry garden.
Another crew worked on landscaping and beautification of the school grounds. The
group held a lovely time of remembrance for our dear friend Bert Lantz, who
passed away in October. He was a
dedicated volunteer and loved the students of Cook Elementary. Bert shared his
passion for flowers and creating a beautiful landscape for the students and
staff to enjoy.
Cook family member Michael
Thomas said, “I try to come to all of these school events. I enjoy bringing the kids to their school and
think it is important. This is the third year I have helped with this clean-up
day.”
In addition to Cook families,
community volunteers and staff working together, it was a great opportunity for
Paula Wilkins, the new principal of Cook Literacy Model School and her family
to meet and interact with all of those gathered for the day.
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