Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - March, 2018

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EDUCATION

Little leprechauns leap!

Contributed by Mary Sanders The Leprechaun Leap brought students
to the Tribal Center with treat bags
On March 14th, students from Early collecting candies and goodies provided by
Learning wore green and gold for St. many different departments while wearing
Patrick’s Day. All of the classrooms had hats they had created for the occasion.
parties and participated in a new event They finally found the naughty leprechaun
called the Leprechaun Leap, which was napping in the Business Committee’s
created for this year’s festivities. meeting room. Each child was able to take a
Children came to school that morning look at him through the door’s window.
and found that a mischievous leprechaun A very special thank you to all of the
had been in their classroom overnight departments and individuals who donated
leaving behind a mess and gold coins. They time and items to this event. It was such a
were encouraged to look all over to see if success that we can’t wait to do it again
they could find him still hiding somewhere next year!
in the room.

Above: Ralph
Hutchinson played the
leprechaun that Early
Learning students were
tasked with finding for the
St. Patrick’s Day event.

Right: Youth hold
their goody bags at
the ready to take home
holiday treats.

Left: Even the youngest
kiddos got in on the
spirited action.

Far left: Chehalis
Tribe Chairman
Harry Pickernell Sr.
hands out gifts.

Right: The Planning
Department
brings excitement
to kiddos with
sweet St. Patrick’s
day-themed treats.
Far right: DNR staff
await the youth during
the Leprechaun Leap.