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First-grader out spells second and third-graders
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem.Eighth-graders Ashjalae Dunn (left) and Tommy Sodemon stand with guest speaker Shelley Pearsall. Pearsall spoke to students on Tuesday about the importance of writing and reading in honor of Right to Read Week.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem.Spelling bee champion Kristyn Wolf introduces Ohio author Shelly Pearsall on Tuesday during Right to Read week. Seventh and eighth grade students are gathered in the auditorium to hear Pearsall's speak.
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Neighbors | Shaiyla Hakeem.Shelley Pearsall reads a passage from her book, "Crooked River" to seventh and eighth-graders on Tuesday. She is a guest speaker for the school's Right to Read Week.
First, second and third-graders went head-to-head in St. Luke School’s spelling bee on Tuesday.
The event was one of the activities in place for Catholic School Week. First-grader Tarren Amill stole first place, second-grader Katie Enright placed second and third-grader Joe Granchie cane in third.
All three winners were given a prize bag containing school supplies. They will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the year.
Other activities for the week included a quiz and trivia bowl on Wednesday and a basketball competition on Friday.