Mountain Middle to host exhibition
Todd Macon’s Mountain Middle School sixth-grade humanities students will host a book-release party and “Alice in Wonderland” exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the ballroom at Fort Lewis College.
The students have analyzed Lewis Carroll’s books seeking “secret doors” or various literary devices, including theme, metaphor, symbol, allusion and allegory.
Inspired by Carroll’s imagination, the students have published an anthology of their own writings, which will be for sale at the event.
In addition, each student has created a personal project that reflects his or her sense of Alice’s adventures.
Career fair to be held today in Mancos
A Montelores Career Fair will take place from 9:30 a.m., to 2:45 p.m. today at the Southwest Colorado Community College’s West Campus, 33057 U.S. Highway 160 in Mancos.
Nearly 1,000 high school students will learn about career paths.
Students will play bingo for prizes by visiting career areas to receive stamps on their career bingo cards.
Panels of instructors and community business leaders will teach students about careers in areas ranging from science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), to fine art, health, public safety and more.
The grand prize for bingo will be a 10-inch 16 gigabyte Android Tablet with a keyboard. Other prizes include an iTunes gift card, USB flash drives and local food.
There also will be a Career Day Photo Contest where students can take a picture to win a prize.
Regular classes have been canceled so instructors and students can participate in the fair.
Program offers way to earn diploma
Students who have dropped out of school or are behind for their age and grade and will not graduate on time and are between ages 17 and 20 have a second chance to earn a high school diploma.
The Gateway to College program, based at Southwest Colorado Community College, gives students a chance to get back on track toward simultaneously earning a diploma and college credits.
Information sessions for the January 2015 semester will be held at 6 p.m. today in room No. 105 of the Commons Building, 701 Camino del Rio, and at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in room No. 105 of the Commons Building.
For more information, call 247-2929, ext. 7216, or (970) 394-4611.
Animas High School announces events
Animas High School announces these events:
AHS will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday to Nov. 28. Classes will resume Dec. 1.
The Parent Advisory Committee will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. All AHS families are welcome.
DHS Basecamp to screen film today at library
Durango High School Basecamp will screen a film from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
The film is called “Wampler’s Ascent.” It is about a man with a severe disability climbing El Capitan in Yosemite.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about people with disabilities.
Durango school district seeking bus drivers
Durango School District 9-R is looking for candidates to join its transportation team.
The district will provide the training and assessment needed to become a school bus driver. The school district’s benefit package includes health insurance and personal and sick-leave days.
For more information, visit http://durangoschools.org.
Durango administration building to be closed
The Durango School District 9-R Administration Building will be closed to the public from Nov. 26 to 28.
9-R schools announce Thanksgiving lunches
Durango School District 9-R invites families to join their students for Thanksgiving lunch on these days:
Animas Valley Elementary, today.
Durango High School, today.
Durango Big Picture High School, today.
Escalante Middle School, Thursday.
Florida Mesa Elementary, Thursday.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary, Friday.
Miller Middle School and Shared School, Thursday.
Needham Elementary, Thursday.
Park Elementary, Thursday.
Riverview Elementary, Thursday.
Sunnyside Elementary, Friday.
People will need to sign up with their school to attend the Thanksgiving lunch. Adult meals are $4.
Fort Lewis Mesa to offer Turkey Trot
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School will host its Turkey Trot on Friday.
Everyone will gather in the gym at 10 a.m. The Turkey Trot will be held after a student performance.
Students and their parents will run around the nature trail a couple of times, then the younger kids and their parents will eat lunch.
Animas Valley Elementary to host Turkey Trot
Animas Valley Elementary School will host its Turkey Trot from 10:20 to 10:45 a.m. today.
There also will be a performance of “Fanga Alafia” by the fifth-grade students at 10:10 a.m.
Riverview Elementary collecting used cellphones
In honor of Veterans Day, Riverview Elementary School, 2900 Mesa Ave., will collect used cellphones through November.
When people donate to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, they will help provide troops with free calling cards to stay connected with their loved ones.
Kids’ Camp office will be closed for holiday
The Kids’ Camp office will be closed from Monday to Nov. 28.
No registrations will be taken at this time. To ensure a child is registered for the first week of December, and to qualify for the Early Bird Discount, registration must be received by Thursday.
Preschool to host Enchilada Fundraiser
St. Paul’s annual Enchilada Fundraiser is taking place.
Choices include cheese or cheese and onion. The cost is $10 per dozen. The enchiladas are gluten-free.
Pick-up or delivery will take place Dec. 6. Proceeds will directly benefit children attending the nonprofit St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool, 2611 Junction St.
To order, call 247-1368 and leave a message.
Herald Staff
