LAUREL:
It’s laurels all around again this week starting with Rincon Elementary School.
The annual May Day celebration was held last week and it was quite the treat.
The event is a little different than many school events and is truly a special day.
Students from Pre-k to fifth grade dressed in their finest were adorable. The dances performed by each grade were fun to watch, and took, we are sure, lots of practice.
The students seemed to have a great time and should be proud of the great job they did. They certainly put smiles on lots of faces. Thanks to the staff, parents and volunteers for a great day.
LAUREL:
Effingham Middle School also deserves kudos for its annual math and science event last week. We are so glad each year to see the efforts of school staff and many in the community come together to excite children about science and math. The event is a great way to show how useful — and fun — these subjects can be.
LAUREL:
Let us not forget this Sunday is an opportunity to say thanks to one we can often take for granted, our mothers.
We don’t have to send flowers or some expensive gift. A simple thanks for the love and sacrifices our mothers have made for us is enough.
LAUREL:
Thanks to the Ogeechee Riverkeeper organization for their continued work to preserve and protect the river. This group has had their hands full with the King America Finishing issues and deserves our appreciation for keeping the pressure on officials to protect this precious resource.