I was at the Laurel Museum yesterday to help with a tour of 5-year
olds from Laurel Elementary who were visiting the current exhibit on the 1950s. The kids were great. The entire LES is visiting the Museum, and this is a terrific partnership between our schools and the
LHS. One of the reasons it was so appealing for the LES was because the kids could walk to the Museum -- saving $$ on buses. A sad commentary on tight finances -- but a good opportunity to showcase a local resource -- and I think they'll be back..
The youngsters' arrival and departure also sent home a message about Laurel as a
small town. The Laurel Police Department sent an escort for the little ones as they walked. And in the 1:00 group, PFC
Amirah All-Dinar even came in between comings and goings. She saw the Museum for the first time -- and sat with the kids as they worked with Silly Putty. What a great way to show kids that Police officers can be friendly.
small town. The Laurel Police Department sent an escort for the little ones as they walked. And in the 1:00 group, PFC Amirah All-Dinar even came in between comings and goings. She saw the Museum for the first time -- and sat with the kids as they worked with Silly Putty. What a great way to show kids that Police officers can be friendly.
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This is great stuff. I don't know if I ever walked to a field trip destination when I was in school. I really liked what you said about walking to the museum is a reminder about the "small town" feel of Laurel. I am going to get to that museum soon.
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