SES Studying Ants

Ashley Fardone’s second graders at Showell Elementary School are studying ants in science class. The student detectives (pictured above) were able to put the disassembled parts together to form a giant ant.

Tree Ring Time Lines

Showell Elementary second graders Kennedy Hamby and Brooke Ranney shared the tree rings they created about their lives. Students made a timeline featuring highlights of their lives that look similar to the rings on a tree.

OCES Celebrates Read Across Maryland

Colonel Sheridan, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, read “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” to Mrs. Phillips’ first grade class at Ocean City Elementary School in celebration of Read Across Maryland. Above Sheridan is pictured with two of the first graders.

Science Fair At SCA

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade at Seaside Christian Academy recently participated in the Annual Science Fair. One winner was awarded in each homeroom. The winners were Adam Hilbert, Emily Messick, Dylan Smith, and Cole Davidson. Above, Smith is shown with his exhibit entitled “What Falls to the Bottom.”

Science Detectives At SES

Showell Elementary School second grade students Lane Jones and Brady Parcells were detectives in their Science class. They discovered shapes that could be put together to form ants’ bodies. Above, Vice Principal Dr. Aaron Dale checks the detectives’ work. Submitted Photos

What’s Your Sign

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With change dominant this week, don’t be surprised to find new facts emerging that could put another slant on a situation and offer you another choice. Think it through before you decide.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There could be some lingering problems from a previous matter that involved… Read more »

SDMS Receives New Smart Boards

Teachers Trevor Hill (8th grade math), Christine Green (8th grade math), and Gretchen Hancock (8th grade science) stand in front of one of their three new Smart© Boards at Stephen Decatur Middle School in Berlin.  They were donated by John Gudelsky and Rolfe Gudelsky of Ocean City Fishing Center, Brian Tinkler of Sunset Marina and… Read more »

SDHS Appreciates Field House Donations

Stephen Decatur High School Alumni Association Building Chair Ryan Bergey, left, presents a plaque to Shore Siding owner Mike Moesle, center, and Roger Colflesh, Senior Vice President, in appreciation for the firm’s donation of discounts in providing siding installation and related services for the building of the athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s… Read more »

Garden Club Installs New Officers

Worcester County Garden Club held its 2011 Installation of Officers and luncheon at Holy Savior Parish Hall March 14. The new officers are Carol Morrison, president; Ann Fairfield, 1st vice president; Joan Vetare, 2nd vice president; Mary Ellen Jefferson, secretary; Peggy Cain, corresponding secretary; Sally Monaghan, treasurer; Hazel Geesey, membership; and Doris Lloyd, parliamentarian.