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First graders enjoy Star Night
DCHS Journalism
The Decatur Community Chem/Physics club, also known as the Faraday Society, hosted Star Night for the first time in a long time in November. The club members brought a night of fun and learning to the first grade students at Oberlin Elementary School.
The night began with pizza. After eating, the kids were brought to the gym where they learned about the phases of the moon and the relative distances of the planets in our solar system.
Faraday Society members who helped with Star Night were seniors Faith Meitl, Zac Corbett, Isabel Grafel, Kaylen Ashley, Kaden O’Hare, Tyler McHugh, and Alex Hayward and junior Erin May. Mark Bricker is the sponsor. Twenty-four first graders attended.
7th graders learn to sew
DCHS Journalism
Many adults may not be able to cook or sew, but Oberlin's seventh graders can. Linda Glaze's Family and Consumer Science Class (FACS) is currently learning to sew.
To practice their sewing skills, Mrs. Glaze had the students sew buttons on fabric. Before they started their big project, they also practiced on the sewing machines by making pouches to put their earbuds in.
“I think the students were amazed at how time-consuming sewing is,” said Mrs. Glaze.
The big unit project is making pajama pants. Mrs. Glaze said that a variety of fabric prints are being used. Some students chose prints with their favorite team on it, while others chose animal prints.
“I like the project," said Aidyn Witt. "I’m making my pants with panda bear print fabric."
Mrs. Glaze said that she is teaching sewing because it’s a life skill that people should know. “I hope the kids have fun and enjoy wearing their garments,” said Mrs. Glaze.
Other favorite projects of the seventh graders were the cooking labs, including quick breads and easy meals. They had to find recipes, make a shopping list, and prepare the food. Of course, they also got to eat their projects -- and clean up.
Many schools no longer offer a FACS class; Decatur Community High School is fortunate to still have one -- thanks to Mrs. Glaze.
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Breakfast - Oatmeal with Strawberries, Lunch - Salisbury Steak and Wild Rice Pilaf
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OES Gym
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7:30pm
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Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Lunch - Pulled Pork Sandwich
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