Cool at School

By Tracy Horne SOUTHEASTERN

Greene School District

students by handwriting the directions for each project and providing picture cues so that they can complete the project by using the prompts provided.

Each year the students complete an amazing seven projects. Some of the projects completed this year have been a hand blanket (using hands instead of a crochet hook), a tree skirt, an apron, a study pillow with pockets, and a tote bag. After the planned projects are completed, students are given an opportunity to work on a project of their choice if time allows.

The students are also taught five different types of stitches and ten standard embroidery stitches. Very impressive!

How many folks today have never had the opportunity to see a sewing machine used or even have used one themselves? Sewing machines have changed a lot over the years but the basics, like how to thread a needle or thread the bobbin, have not. Students in class can become familiar with a sewing machine, giving them an advantage over many others.

Kristen wants each student to have a positive experience in this class, and, because the classes are small, each student gets the one-on-one teacher assistance that they need to complete the projects to the best of their ability.

Sewing is a true art form. It is still a necessary skill in a throwaway society, and it is good to know that the opportunity still exists to learn skills that can be useful and fun.

Kristen said that she wished more students would take an interest in learning these skills and choose to participate in sewing class. Not only will they be learning valuable expertise, but they will be learning a skill that is super fun!

The Entrepreneur Class is stocking the Media Center’s Mikes Store. Check out these Mikes bears created by Camryn and Patience. They’ve also added sweatpants, hooded sweatshirts, stress balls, and more.

Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Pierce, and Ms. Kniha took AP Biology, AP Environmental Science and Zoology students as well as Science Club members to the Pittsburgh Zoo to enjoy a little wildlife and to take in the great outdoors.

For the fifth year in a row, (minus a year of hiatus due to the pandemic) the West Greene Video Club was invited to Waynesburg Central High School by the five county school district band and choir directors to livestream the All-County Band & Choir Concert held this year on Friday, March 31.

First grade students were able to learn and explore the importance of taking care of our planet. Students were able to enjoy a nature hike, paint, write, and learn about how we should care for planet Earth

Several SkillsUSA members competed in state competitions last week in Hershey. The following students won at District Competitions & competed in their events at the state level: Eleanor Turner: Restaurant Service; Dillan Fisher, Keira Schaum, Elizabeth Henderson: Crime Scene Investigation Team; Madison Ellis: First Aid/ CPR; Nicolas Snyder: Firefighting;