Bond Mill Elementary's Destination Imagination teams are once again in the winner's circle. All three teams participated in the Destination Imagination regional competition on March 7 at Henry Wise High School. Principal Justin FitzGerald was there to cheer his BMES teams on with lots of pride and enthusiasm.
The fifth-grade Destination Imagination Team, under the seasoned leadership of teacher Donna Albrecht and Kevin Stroud, came back again this year and pulled off another first place.The great imaginations of Haley Bateman, Grace Beck, Kenny Granninger, Marcus Jones, Amy Lepore, Peyton Ridgely and Michael Stroud beat the impressive competition.
The third-grade DI Team coached by Cheri and Fred Bateman came in first place and will go on to the state DI competition.Carolyn Appleby, Trevor Bateman, Kisakye Kirabo, Tristan Merritt, Sabrina Pillai, Nathan Sokolowsky and Nolan Vernor worked very hard all year to take this trophy.
The Rising Stars team coached by teachers Chantel Collins and Heather Peel performed brilliantly, showing that they will be the ones to beat next year. The young Rising Star teams aren't judged in the competition. Alison Bent, Steven Muri, Caleb Stallworth, Timothy Stroud, Payton Welsh, James Wescott and Claudia van der Have had a successful day.The third- and-fifth grade Destination Imagination teams will advance to the state DI Competition on April 18 at University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Our first day of spring greeted us with more snow and with that, more uplifting comments and thank yous from grateful neighbors who were helped out with the snow shoveling and plowing.Harriette Whitney wants to thank her neighbors for all the help over this snowy winter, including Mark Danihel, David Mann, Matthew Herbert, Mr. Swan, Jacob Landau and John Finedore. Joseph and Mary Dunn give heartfelt thanks to Lynn and Nate Hammond with their sons who "make life worth living" by making life less stressful during the bad weather. So very many of our neighbors chipped in to help out other neighbors, especially the elderly, and what makes it so special is that they all did it without being asked, just mere kindness.
Prince George's County Public Schools kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016 school year for children in our community who turn 5 years old by Sept. 1 begins Tuesday, April 14 and runs through Tuesday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bond Mill Elementary. You must bring the original birth certificate, up-to-date immunization record, parent picture ID and proof of residence. Parent or guardian must be the person who registers. Proof of residence includes a deed, signed settlement papers or current mortgage statement for homeowners, or a legal contract for renters. You must also bring two recent postmarked pieces of mail addressed to you. For more information, please call the Bond Mill office, 301-497-3600.
The West Laurel Egg Hunt is on for Saturday, March 28 at the West Laurel Community Building. It begins promptly at 10 a.m., so get there 15 minutes early. There will also be a scavenger hunt for teens and decorated egg contest for pre-teens, teens, adults and seniors. This is a favorite West Laurel tradition, so come out and enjoy this spring event sponsored by the wonderful West Laurel Recreational Council. Stick around the West Laurel Community Building for pet photos with the Easter Bunny and a pet bake sale fundraiser sponsored by local nonprofit cat spay/neuter groups from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny poses with dogs, cats, gerbils and other pets and children, pet owners and friends. What about other bunnies? Pictures are $10 for two photos and frame.
Let me know how your baseball, lacrosse or soccer games are doing on any field, whether it be high school or community fields. Are there any special Girl Scout or Boy Scout events or projects you would like to share? Graduations will be coming up soon; brag a little. Let your community know about the birth of children and grandchildren: share a little. Send me an e-mail at cbfolkswl@aol.com.