Last Monday, Ettrick Elementary students used the timeline and
travelled back in time and celebrated the 60th day of school.
“How appropriate that this day should fall in the season of
Christmas as we promote Peace on Earth and Goodwill to man,”
said Jackie Coffey, first grade teacher at Ettrick. “The sixties
were the age of youth as 70 million post-war babies became
teenagers and young adults. These young people changed the
fabric of our culture forever and it wasn’t just in the bright
fashions they wore, it was about understanding other cultures
and embracing all cultures with love and respect.” Part of the
celebration was dressing 60’s style. Teachers and students had
fun with their outfits throughout the day. Along with dressing
60’s style, the children also learned about the Peace Corps and
viewed a video of the first man on the moon. They also reviewed
award winning books such as “Where the Wild Things Are,” which
is about a boy named Max who learns to deal with childhood
fears.