The unions representing Kenai Peninsula Borough School District staff organized a widespread, “walk-in” protest at Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, Homer, Moose Pass and Seldovia schools early Wednesday morning.
Community. This word resonated with me throughout the evening of our West Homer Elementary Talent Show on March 28. It highlighted for me the power of our local learning community. Red Asselin and our Parent-Teacher Organization had the idea to shift the show this year to be entirely student produced. Parents spent countless hours with a Student Planning Committee and performers to put on the show. Sound and lights, run by students, emcees — students, decorating, advertising, done by students, and of course the talent — students.
Thirteen West Homer Elementary fifth and sixth grade students in the Shakespeare Club went on tour last Wednesday, March 27, with their club director Sarah Brewer to visit and perform for residents of the Homer Senior Center.