Friday, May 18
9 a.m. (balloon release around 9:30 a.m.)
Fairlawn Elementary School, 2021 S. Alvord Blvd.
As the first No Excuses University in Indiana, Fairlawn Elementary School is committed to creating a culture that encourages students to attend college at a very young age and exposes them to powerful college symbolism like college flags, banners, t-shirts, etc. As part of that commitment, Fairlawn first graders will participate in special awards ceremony Friday, May 18, beginning at 9 a.m. with special guest Sharon Gieselmann, associate professor of education with the University of Evansville. Gieselmann will present awards to first graders, complete in her camp and gown. After the assembly, around 9:30 a.m., students will travel outside to release helium balloons in their college colors. Included in the balloons will be a note from each child explaining about his/her college. The school hopes individuals who find the balloons and enclosed notes will write back explaining his/her college experiences.
Quick!, someone call KEB. Another case of PC littering.
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Its been many years since warnings were put out re: the danger to birds and other animals from the remains of “dead” balloons. THEY DO NOT JUST DISAPPEAR!
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