Literacy Month at Thirkill Elementary

One of the N.A. Degerstrom donations that had an immediate impact was its $10,000 donation to the Thirkill PTO.  The funds will help to supplement those raised throughout the year, and which are used to help purchase in-class activities and supplies, support teacher programs and classroom needs, provide for teacher and staff snacks, and bring in exciting programming throughout the year.  Last week, the PTO was able to bring in the Jorgesens with SRD Reptiles to give an educational presentation on reptiles.  After ward, the snakes and turtles stuck around for a Literacy night program where students were able to read with animals.  In addition to the reptiles, service dogs, and even a pony were available to hear a nice story!