Stan Charney helps his son Jayden, 4, decorate a pumpkin at the Family Fun Day celebration at the South County Pre-Kindergarten Co-op in Davidsonville Saturday.
Educating our young people takes the time, energy and resources of many people. In south county, that effort has gotten off to a big start this fall, in fundraising, extracurricular fun and traditional celebrations.
On Saturday, the South County Pre-Kinder-garten Co-op in Davidson-ville hosted its annual Family Fun Day at their Davidson-ville location off of Queen Anne's Bridge Road.
The school, in existence for over 30 years, is run cooperatively by parents, who serve on the board of directors, and do all of the service and maintence jobs that keep the school running. Two paid staff, "Miss Barbara" and "Miss Ann," provide student instruction.
On Saturday, SCPC hospitality chairwomen Caitlin Pavon and Donna Capps organized the family day event for about 180 people, both current students and alumni.
Many of the children came dressed in costume. They were able to paint and decorate pumpkins, enjoy games like pumpkin bowling and bean bag toss, talk to firefighters and EMS, climb on fire trucks and tractors that were lent to the school for the day, and meet Louie, the green, furry mascot for the Bowie Baysox minor league baseball team.
Donna and Caitlin began their preparations for the event in August. They were able to get donations from a variety of local businesses, including Best Pies of Bowie, Chick-fil-A in Edgewater and Patuxent Nurseries.
They contacted Five Guys in Edgewater to cater the event, and supplemented the hot dogs and burgers with sides and salads from Giant, Safeway and Whole Foods. The $6 price tag for the all-you-can-eat luncheon was a delicious bargain.
The parents of each of the four classes at the school came up with games and prizes. Moms and dads took turns manning the game stations.
Stan Charney brought his son Jayden, 4, who was dressed as a police officer, while Stan wore a striped prisoner's outfit.
"He wanted to be a police officer. We went to get his costume and I saw this and couldn't resist," Stan said.
Over at Southern Middle School in Lothian, the school's PTA raised nearly $15,000 during their annual fundraiser.
As a reward for participation, about 150 students were treated to a professional BMX/skateboard show by the Rise Above BMX Team. Principal Jason Dykstra was brought in to be a part of the action. He bravely sat atop a ramp, in a chair, while BMX bike rider JC Knect jumped over him. The money raised will support school needs, and help them to acquire new classroom technologies.
Southern High School in Harwood crowned their Homecoming King and Queen the last weekend in September. Seniors Luke Brown and Beth Vallandingham were crowned at the football game on Friday night, andcelebrated as the King and Queen at the Homecoming Dance on Saturday night. Brown is the goalie for the school's varsity lacrosse team, and Vallandingham is co-captain of the repertory dance company. Both students are active members of the Class of 2010.
On Oct. 3, South River High School in Edgewater crowned their Homecoming King and Queen. Brandt Schwer and Ali Whitmore were named at the dance on Saturday night, after the Saturday afternoon football game. Schwer plays on the boy's varsity soccer and lacrosse teams and is SGA vice president. Whitmore is on the Improv team and involved in the drama department.
Dr. Joan Lehmann has just published her novel, "Heaven Below." It's the story of a coal miner whose lifelong dream is to see the ocean. A tragedy nearly causes him to lose his faith in God. Finally, he makes his way to the Chesapeake Bay. Once he experiences life on the water, he decides there is a heaven above after all - and Shady Side is his heaven below.
Lehmann will be signing copies of her book at the West River Heritage Oyster Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Capt. Salem Avery House Museum.
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