Northwest - November 2009 Archive

A Pilgrim Visits Northwest

By Doug Hinthorn on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

On Friday, Mrs. Jean Gehrke's 2nd grade class had a special guest, a pilgrim. Her name was Remember Patience Whipple. She shared with us about her voyage on the Mayflower. Here is a little of what she shared:

“My name is Remember Patience Whipple. My mom once told me she named me Remember because I was born during an important time that we must remember... Read More...

Steve Seskin visits Northwest

By Doug Hinthorn on Friday, November 13th, 2009

Northwest Elementary School students had the privilege of having singer and song writer Steve Seskin conduct a convocation for them on Thursday, November 12th.  Seskin shared many of the songs that he has written over the years with a focus on his song "Don't Laugh at Me."  He spoke to the students about the how hurtful laughing at their peers can be and how we need to work towards a community that supports and helps each other... Read More...