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Week of April 13, 2023
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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VOLUME 128 | ISSUE 9
Children read for the rodeo 5 schools participate in annual Stampede to Read Program BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Students line up to receive their STARS awards from the Elizabeth Education Foundation at an April 1 gala celebrating their achievements. Fifty students were honored at the annual event held in the Elizabeth High School cafetorium. PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON
STARS event honors students
50 young achievers from Elizabeth School District are saluted at gala BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The Elizabeth Education Foundation (EEF) held its annual STARS event on April 1, honoring 50 Elizabeth School District students. Along with the honorees and their families, new Superintendent Dan Snowberger and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Dallas attended the SEE STARS, P2
Members of the Elizabeth Education Foundation give the STARS award to a winning student at the group’s annual award ceremony.
Students from across Elbert County and Franktown gathered at their respective schools to welcome Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo volunteers and kick off the annual Stampede to Read Program. Among the volunteers were Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Queen Kyra Doud and Queen’s Attendant Isabelle Piche. They were also joined by PRCA Rodeo Clown and Barrelman J.W. Winklepleck and junior rodeo clown Vincent Piche, the brother of Isabelle Piche. On March 31, the volunteers visited Franktown Elementary, Legacy Academy and Singing Hills Elementary to promote the program that encourages literacy among students in grades kindergarten through five. The volunteers also gave their presentation to students at Kiowa Elementary and Kiowa Middle School. The Stampede to Read Program is designed for elementary school students in Elbert County and at Franktown Elementary School. Students read a designated length of time each week depending on grade level. Each week students will receive a sheet to keep track of their reading. This must be signed off by parents and will be managed by teachers. At the end of each week, students who finish their reading will win SEE RODEO, P4
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