Gurney Elementary School Students Learn the History of Chagrin Falls from Historical Society
Gurney Elementary School third grade students received a special presentation about the history of Chagrin Falls from Gretchen Hamann, Beth VanLente, Jenny Hogan, Harriet Bakalar and Kim Kanzinger of the Chagrin Falls Historical Society. Each year the third grade students learn the history of Chagrin Falls, but this was the first year they received an in-depth lesson about the village from the Historical Society.
The students learned about the changes that took place to the village over time through historical pictures and they were able to participate in activities that children their age would have done in school over 100 years ago.
At the end of the lesson, each student received a Family Pass to the Historical Society and an authentic map of the Chagrin Falls Village to take home.
“Having the Historical Society come and talk to our third grade classes was a great way to add to our history unit,” said third grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly Andreas. “We are so thankful to have had the Historical Society come to our school to promote our local history and encourage our students to go to the Historical Society with their families.”
Pictured In Left Photo: Students in Mr. Jones’ class listen to the representatives from the Historical Society.
Gurney Elementary Students Visit Residents at Hamlet for Halloween
Each year, the Gurney Elementary Service Learning Club parades through the Manor and Atrium at Hamlet Village. They also sing “Halloween Carols” for the residents. It is a tradition and kicks off the club’s monthly visits to both Hamlet and South Franklin Circle. Sheryl Halagan and Dale Tschappat are the co-leaders of this group.
Pictured In Middle Photo: Gurney Elementary Service Learning Club parades through the Manor and Atrium at Hamlet Village.
Chagrin Falls High School Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee’s Halloween Festival
On Saturday, October 29, dozens of families enjoyed the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee’s seventh annual Halloween Festival. The event was held at the Intermediate school and had several different activities, including cookie decorating, face painting, and a “Haunted Hallway.” Money raised from this event will go towards the committee’s future events. “We had a very large turnout with a multitude of excited children in their costumes,” said Kate Weston, president of the committee. “Many thanks to Principal Mr. Steve Ast, the Intermediate School maintenance department, and the members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee who made the event such a success.”
Pictured In Right Photo: Chagrin Falls High School student Riley Kirkpatrick assists a boy at the Pin the Face on the Pumpkin Booth.
