JOYCE — The First Federal Community Foundation has offered the Joyce Education Foundation a $5,000 challenge grant to help update weight training equipment at Crescent School.
The Joyce foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves all the students at Crescent School and through grants and donations provides classroom resources, books, language arts, math and science computer programs, and field trips throughout the school year.
The group also assists students in acquiring school supplies and basic needs such as eye exams, corrective glasses, coats, boots and shoes.
Those interested in contributing can submit a year-end, tax-deductible donation in the form of a check to JCEF, P.O. Box 20, Joyce, WA 98343.
For more information, phone secretary Karen Farris at 360-808-5800.
Fair positions
PORT ANGELES — Building/barn superintendent positions are open for the 2016 Clallam County Fair, which will be held Aug. 18-21.
Anyone wishing to apply can call the fair office at 360-417-2551 for an application or more information on what the position responsibilities include.
The application also is at www.clallamcountyfair.com.
Training is provided, and there is a small stipend.
The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 15.
Positions will be filled at the next fair board meeting.
First e-newspaper
PORT ANGELES — Queen of Angels School’s fifth-grade class recently completed work on the school’s first online e-newspaper, The Fifth Grade Press.
The newspaper features articles on the school, community and “What’s Trending.”
The students, using assigned Chromebooks, are learning interviewing, editing and publishing skills.
The students will be assigned as art directors and copy editors and will have an editorial board along with many other functions as the weeks pass.
The Fifth Grade Press is available on the school’s website at www.qofaschool.org.
Follow the school on Twitter, @QofA_School_WA, and on Facebook at www.facebook/queenofangelsschool.
Sequim city email offline
SEQUIM — The city’s offices are expected to be without email service Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. due to equipment replacement work. Email service should be restored by noon, according to a news release.
People who need to contact the city during that time should call 360-683-4139. City staff will return emails when access is restored.
A technician, who was only available during office hours, will be replacing data storage devices during this time.
The Tuesday timeframe was selected by city staff for its minimal expected impact on operations.
