AG DAY
Friday, October 9
South River Elementary will be hosting our annual AG DAY on Friday, October 9. It is important for our students to understand the significant role that agriculture plays in our community and in their daily lives. We have planned a fun and exciting interactive day of presentations and hands-on activities. Please have your child wear comfortable clothing. Sneakers or tennis shoes are best. NO sandals or crocs.
We appreciate the participation of these businesses,organizations and individuals:
Elizabeth Smith and friends - Dog Agility Training , East Rockingham High School FFA, SL Hess and Sons Inc., Rockingham New Holland, Ridgeview Acres Farm, Mark Keeler- guest reader, Rocky Oaks Farm Central, Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners, First Bank and Trust, Lori and Craig Shahan, Rockingham Coop, Dunsmore Farms Agriteer, Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation, Farm Credit Paulsen, Farms Hoober Inc., Farm Equipment , Valley Implement, James River Equipment, Tammy Stone - RCPS science coordinator, Rockingham County Extension Service Agents: Caroline Turner and Roberto Franco, Rockingham County Fair - use of animal pens. We begin the day with a demonstration and discussion with 2nd grade teacher Liz Smith and her colleagues in Dog Agility Training. After that, students will rotate through a variety of stations from representatives in our agricultural community.