Ord Terrace hosts Family Science Night

Ord Terrace Elementary School will host its third annual Family Science Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.

Teachers will conduct hands-on activities based on grade level standards. Activities will feature animal habitats and camouflage, ecosystems, electricity, plant parts, animal adaptations, and even computer science.

Student work, such as ocean animal reports, travel brochures to the solar system, and visual displays of the stages of plant growth, will be on display. The event is open to the public.

“Our family math and reading nights have been very successful, and we have expanded the evenings to focus on science,” said Joe Sampson, Principal, Ord Terrace. “Family nights are an excellent way to showcase our students, staff and school to parents and the community at large.”

Ord Terrace is located at 1755 La Salle Street in Seaside.

Turning trash into art

Come by Ord Terrace Elementary in Seaside to see the "Marine Debris Gallery Art Installation," pieces that students under the guidance of local artist Sue Ann Hillyer have been able to create.

The opening reception takes place from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at the school. Come check out creativity that opens minds!

So long, Mr. Sperry!

Fifth grade Ord Terrace teacher David Sperry, a commander in the Navy reserves, was called for a tour of duty in Afghanistan, and he'll be leaving March 9. His colleagues and students at the Seaside Elementary went through great lengths yesterday and today to surprise him with farewell parties. On Thursday, all fifth graders gathered at Cunninham Park -- without his knowledge- and feted him with hot dogs, cake and games.

Sperry has been at the district for eight years, and this year's group is been his favorite so far, he said. And the children seem to
"
Gospeed, Mr. Sperry!