Apr 27 2008
4-H Club
I went to visit the local chapter of the Cornell Co-operative Extension with the intention of finding out more about 4-H clubs in our county. As a result of this visit I signed up two middle school classes for Conservation Days at Long Point State Park on May 28th, 2008. Our students will greatly benefit from learning about bee keeping, bears in Allegany Park, grape growing etc. all taught by experts in the field who will cater short talks and presentations to the middle school student. In addition, students will have the opportunity to intermingle with other middle school students from the surrounding area in a general setting.
I put up an announcement in the school lobby asking for interest in 4-H clubs. I thought surely a student or teacher would contact me and that I would have to ask for parents to be solicited. I feel very fortunate – a parent called me up and asked to be selected for the position of parent advisor to our 4-H Club! Yes, all parents want to play a part in their child’s school!
We at Hewes are still in the planning process of starting a club on campus. In June I will meet formally with the parent, giving her time to review all our 4-H materials. We will try and plan a summer trip to the county fair in Dunkirk with the hopes of showing things at the Fair next academic year 08-09 when we formally register the club, incorporate its activities into our school day and projects with the hope of inculcating an interest in our students in all the myriad activities the club has to offer. Club activities include all grades in the school and culminate at the county wide fair each summer.
Will 4-H replace our Academic Fair?
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WOW! I had forgotten about 4-H and what an invaluable resource it is to our students and community. Two thumbs up to you for your leadership and two thumbs up for your blog as well!
I belonged to 4-H for a short time in my youth. Although it was not necessarily my affinity, I grew to appreciate and understand the value of 4-H to rural areas.
I am wondering more about your question at the end of the blog. Do you see this club as something that may offer more to the students than the fair that you currently offer?
Starting a 4-H club is a great way to make learning more relevant to student needs, and to support the community as well. I look forward to checking out the talents and skills of our kids!
Bringing a 4H club to our students is a great avenue for our students to explore new things in their lives. I believe exploring new horizons for all students is the way to keep their interest and let them have a sense of enpowerment ! I look forward to being a part of this !
Laurie Wilcox