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First Posted: 3/11/2012

The Wyoming Area Drama Club and Thespian Troupe 4795 will present the smash hit musical, Legally Blonde on March 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Auditorium, 20 Memorial Street, Exeter.

Tickets go on sale March 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Secondary Center Lobby. Adults $10 and students $5. They may also be purchased at the door.

Dr. Seuss Birthday

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday was celebrated at Montgomery Avenue Elementary School on Friday, March 2. Some of the activities included guest readers, games, crafts, cakes and dress like your favorite character.

The Barber Shop Quartet entertained the first grade classes of Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Harding.

Students from Mrs. Porfirio’s and Mrs. Campenni’s classes read to the Kindergarten classes of Mrs. Kachmarsky and Mrs. Augello.

PSSA Tests

The PSSA Reading and Math Assessments will be administered to all 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students in the Montgomery Avenue Elementary, beginning on Tuesday, March 13, thru March 21.

Parents may helptheir children better prepare for the assessment by encouraging them to get plenty of sleep the night before and providing them with a good breakfast on the morning of the assessment. Also, by reassuring children that the assessment gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their learning and help teachers plan the best possible instruction for them. Recently, a parent information sheet with frequently asked questions and answers about the PSSA’s was sent home with all students. If you have and further questions, contact the building principal or guidance counselor.

Kindergarten presentation

The Luzerne County 9-1-1 Center will offer an interactive and comprehensive program for kindergarten students on March 15. Elizabeth Linskey will be the instructor for this program.

DARE graduation

Wyoming Area’s Montgomery Avenue Elementary school held a DARE graduation. DARE classes were instructed by Exeter Township Police Chief Nancy Smith. Guest speakers were District Magistrate Joseph Carmody, Wyoming Area Police Officer Jason Slatcoff and Carol Coolbaugh who lost her son to drugs and alcohol.