Chattaroy teacher EWU’s October Teacher of the Month
Leslie Cushman, a second-grade teacher at Chattaroy Elementary School, has been named Eastern Washington University’s Teacher of the Month for October.
Dylan Yarbrough, the student that nominated her wrote, “Mrs. Cushman is number one to me because whenever I am sad or upset, she takes the time to help me figure it out and makes me feel better. She always makes it so fun and easy for us to learn. I love to go to school because Mrs. Cushman is my teacher.”
As EWU Teacher of the Month, Cushman’s selection was announced on KHQ-TV. She was honored at a ceremony at the school Oct. 11 and was presented with an EWU sweatshirt and other gifts, including a plaque from KHQ. Eastern will also allow her to take four credits at the university with all tuition and fees paid.
Students of all ages may nominate their teacher by writing to Teacher of the Month, Eastern Washington University, 312 Williamson Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2458. Each month a teacher is selected by a group of faculty members from Eastern’s Education Department.
G Prep students receive Ignatian Service Award
Gonzaga Prep seniors Robert House and Charlena Cleveland are recipients of the Ignatian Service Award, which honors students who best represent the Ignatian spirit of community service and being a “person for others.”
House is the son of Creigh and Jan House. Neil Kempen, director of community service at Gonzaga Prep, nominated House, stating “He is constantly volunteering for various projects, far surpassing what is expected of him. He can be trusted to represent the school well and to get a job done to perfection.”
Cleveland is the daughter of Charles and Joyce Cleveland. Kempen nominated her saying, “Charlena is an excellent choice for the Ignatian Service Award. She is an inspirational young woman with a bright future ahead of her. Charlena has participated in an impressive list of volunteer activities and has become a well-rounded member of our community.”
Rogers High School dinner and auction
Rogers High School’s eighth annual dinner and auction, sponsored by Roger’s Alumni and Friends Foundation and the Parent Communication Resource Center will be Nov. 5 at Mukogawa Commons. A no-host social hour and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and live auction at 6:30. Tickets are $25 per person and reservations can be made by calling Debbie at 354-6685.
All proceeds are used to provide financial support of educational opportunities and activity programs for the students at Rogers.
Trinity Catholic School’s 25th annual auction
Parents at Trinity school will hold the 25th annual benefit auction on Nov. 13 at Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. to view both silent and live auction items. The live auction will follow dinner. Tickets are $17.50 through Sunday and may be purchased at Trinity school, 1306 W. Montgomery Ave. After Sunday, tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door.
The list of auction items include: cars from Jaremko Nissan-Saab, get-away packages, Seahawk tickets, golf at Circling Raven Golf Course, Spokane Symphony tickets and more.
Literacy volunteer training
No special training is required to become a volunteer with Spokane Public Schools, but for those who want to become literacy volunteers, a free training session may help them feel more confident in their role.
Training sessions will be next Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m., at KSPS, 3911 S. Regal St., or from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Spokane Teachers Credit Union auditorium, 106 W. Nora Ave. Applications will be available for those who have not yet completed one. The last session will be held Dec. 2, same times and places. Volunteers need not attend both sessions but are encouraged to do so.
Rogers AFJROTC to host veterans
The Rogers High School AFJROTC is sponsoring a ceremony to honor local veterans. Approximately 20 veterans will be invited to lunch with students from the AFJROTC and the leadership classes.
The community is invited to attend the Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 10 in the school fieldhouse, 1622 E. Wellesley Ave.
For information, call Col. Don Oukrop at 354-6640.