Instead of students watching the clocks and listening to the tic tock of the clock waiting for the recess bell, they are watching themselves and each other for living ticks. There are many around the schoolyard and several have found their way into the school by hitching a free ride on someone.Â
They have given the garter snakes some competition even though one snake made its way into the ceiling and was hanging down to greet everyone while they were taking off their boots.
The elementary students continue to read The World According to Humphrey. He is a very interesting hamster and is helping many of the characters he encounters. Recent trivia question winners were Paige Harris, Jayden Caldwell and Allison Wawryk.
All the students from kindergarten to Grade 5 gathered in the gym May 12 to perform the hamster dance. It didn't take long for them to perfect the steps and added some moves of their own.Â
This week they will be singing the hamster song and next week they will make their way through a hamster maze.Â
The library and the Grade 4 and 5 class have ordered a series of books about the Humphrey character, so students will be able to continue reading about his adventures.
A Maymont School Athletic Committee known as MSAC has recently been formed. Beginning May 19 they will holding developmental soccer training camps for pre-kindergarten to Grade 7 students. The activities will be developed by MSAC and delivered by senior soccer players. Registration is free. The camps will run until June 23.
MSAC has also chosen their first athletes of the week. The junior female athlete of the week is Keara Amson. She has been training extremely hard for track and field. She will be participating in the 100m, 200m, 400m and discus throw.
The senior female athlete of the week is Autumn Amson. She is one of the veterans going to track and field and has been to provincials. She is dedicating time to perfecting the discus throw and helping others.
The senior male athlete of the week is Sean Brehon. He has been training hard for the 1500m run. He also swims several times per week and works at the pool. He is a great mentor to other runners.
These athletes will be competing at the track and field meet on May 27 and 28 , in North Battleford.
The actors and actresses are busy preparing for the talent and drama night that will be held on Thursday, May 28, beginning at 7 p.m. This will be held in the Maymont School Gym.
Congratulations to former student, Becky Bulmer, on her recent graduation in Minot, N.D.. Becky earned a degree in communication disorders.Â
The staff and students wish Mrs. Joanne Tebay a speedy recovery from her recent surgery.Â
