This is National Family Week. Family Services joined state lawmakers and local leaders in kicking off the occasion on Saturday. I was honored to help hand out awards to the essay and poster contest winners at Ivy Tech. Children wrote about how important their parents, siblings, grandparents, and others are in their lives. One little girl made us cry when she read how much she loves her mom and appreciates her coaching soccer. Another child made us laugh when he talked about 'how very old' his grandfather was. Others made colorful posters showing the family having fun at the park or at a pool in Florida. Congratulations to all the winners. Winning entries will be on display November 18th through November 24th at the Lafayette Coldstone Creamery.
Here is a list of the Essay Contest Winners: First Grade: Kelly Justice and Ashleigh Sincebaugh from Wea Ridge Elementary School. Second Grade: Caleb Bunch and Joel Montes from New Community School. Fourth Grade: Daniel Smith from Happy Hollow Elementary. Fifth Grade: Samantha Hatter and Madison McCoy of Earhart Elementary School.
Poster Contest Winners: Kindergarten: Josh Persin and Caroline Riley, Oakland Elementary School. First Grade: Alex Ebershoff and Anna Weeks of St. Mary's Elementary School. Second Grade: Chella Foster-Flynn and Jessica Hefner of New Community School. Third Grade: Alise Weeks and Dianne Santos of St. Mary's Elementary.
