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Why is cli- mate change important? Because our natural resources are limited. all about Wood said the students who are tak- ing part in the event will be the decision makers in this world as they school and move into their careers. High school students from River- heads, Fort Stuarts Draft and Wilson Memorial took part in the dis- trict event Wednesday. On Thursday, Stuarts Draft, Shelburne and Stewart middle school students will compete. Wood added a middle school competi- tion three years ago when he moved to Virginia.
He wanted students to have experience in the event before they got to high school. Envirothon is an environmental learning competition that is held throughout the United States. Students learn about wildlife, soils, aquatics, for- estry as well as a current environmental topic that changes from year to year. Wood said they begin studying for the competition during semester and, on the day of the competition, they take part in exams and written tests. In competition, Fort followed by Riv- erheads and Stuarts Draft.
All three ad- vance to the area Envirothon April 30 at McCormick Farm in Raphine. From there teams can advance to the state event in May at Radford University. get to come out, enjoy a nice day and learn about the natural re- Wood said. also get to meet resource professionals because our judges are usually the resource pro- fessionals in their Shelburne Middle economics fair STAUNTON Shelburne seventh- graders have spent the second semester learning about economics. On Friday, April 5, the middle school students got a chance to put what they learned into practice at the economics fair.
While this used to be an annual event, this was the year since the pandemic that Shelburne has held the simulation that teaches students about the challenges and successes of entre- preneurship. Corrina Hunter is a civics and eco- nomics teacher at Shelburne. kind of make it fun, because not everyone economics fun, students got to create their own Hunter said. The seventh-grade hallway was transformed into very own market Friday. Students sold their goods and services throughout class- rooms and hallway.
Before Friday, stu- dents had to apply for business licenses, complete food service training, adver- tise their goods and services, and deter- mine supply and demand. There were businesses focused on food, games, crafts and more. Consum- ers used play money to purchase the goods. Logan Campbell, 13, and friends cre- ated Four Guys and sell- ing mini Belgian and iced been Campbell said of business, a half hour into open- ing shop for the day. already sold more than I expected.
been tipped like Hunter said teachers stressed to the sudents to think about their audience. They were selling to teachers, adults and fellow students. Only seventh- graders participated. Penelope Gundling, 13, created a business selling cookies, brownies, pudding cake and peanut butter balls. love baking a Gundling said.
Gundling said one lesson she learned was not to underestimate the time com- mitment in preparing to open a busi- ness. She said it took longer than ex- pected to prepare the sweets for her shop. was expecting it to take one or two she said. it took more than Hunter said there is nothing quite like a hands-on learning experience like the economics fair. realize getting ex- cited about Hunter said.
gets them excited in a way that we really replicate through a computer. I think important, especially since our education system has become a lot more digitized, to have these real life ex- periences for Waynesboro names new assistant principals WAYNESBORO Michelle has been appointed as the assistant principal for William Perry Elementary School, while Dana Folks will assume the role of assistant principal for Kate Collins Middle School. The appoint- ments were announced at the April meeting of the Waynesboro School Board. Both and Folks will begin their new roles on July 1. began as an aide in Waynes- boro Public Schools, progressing through various roles including teach- ing second and third grade, serving as a reading specialist, and assuming ad- ministrative responsibilities before be- ing appointed assistant principal.
holds a degree from Mary Baldwin University in Eng- lish with a minor in elementary educa- tion, a of education degree from Mary Baldwin University in read- ing, and a doctorate from Liberty Uni- versity with a focus on educational leadership and supervision PK-12. Folks has prior experience in Staun- ton City Schools and Augusta County Public Schools, as well as a school divi- sion in Corpus Christi, Texas. Folks has been a family and consum- er sciences teacher. She holds a bache- degree from Bridgewater College in family and consumer sciences and a degree from James Madison University in educational leadership. and Mrs.
Folks are col- laborative, servant leaders who will partner with teachers and parents to meet the unique academic, tional, and behavioral needs of the stu- dents at William Perry and Kate Col- said Cassell, superintendent. leadership will complement the outstanding work of Dr. Sharon Barker, the principal of Wil- liam Perry, and our administrative team at Kate Collins, which includes Principal Marcy Nester, along with Assistant Principals Amy Christian and Ryan Patrick Hite is The News education reporter. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Contact Patrick at and follow him on Twitter Subscribe to us at newsleader.com.
Chalkboard Continued from Page 1A Shelburne seventh-graders recently took part in an economics fair, a simulation that teaches students about the challenges and success of entrepreneurship. PHOTOS BY PATRICK NEWS LEADER Augusta County high school students were part of the Envirothon on Wednesday at Grand Caverns in Grottoes..
