Lifestyle

I never much thought about casseroles until my children got old enough to eat on their own or ask for a casserole recipe they had enjoyed when visiting friends. We did not have casseroles when I was growing up. We didn’t use the oven except for cornbread and the occasional cake. My dad did not like ground meat, and he thought that ovens were invented by a cave woman who did not like standing over an open flame.

This year, Dozier Elementary hosted a new program spearheaded by counselor Kayla Robles. Each Friday, “Bucket Fillers” were recognized on their school Facebook page. It represented those who went out of their way to spread kindness to others that week. Though a few were missing, this group of students were named in the final group of Bucket Fillers for the 2023-2024 year. Mrs. Kayla shared these words. “Your positive contributions are making a difference, and your efforts are truly commendable. Keep spreading kindness and filling those buckets all summer long!”

The students in Mrs. Kailey Craft’s second grade class at Dozier Elementary ended the year as published authors! Recently, they chose an animal to research, then wrote about the animal and illustrated a picture to go with it. On May 17, 2024, they had a book signing party where each student was able to read their writing to the class and sign everyone’s book.