SANDHILLS FARM LIFE
The 4th graders at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School met together in the Media Center on Thursday, February 27, 2025, to show what they had learned during the Pet Responsibility Program. Pet Responsibility Committee (PRC) volunteers in attendance were MaryAnn R., Liz S., Cindy G., Stacy P., Kathy P., Angela Z., “Speuter” Philippa D. and Therapy Dog Nikko! Also attending were SFL principal, Mrs. “Mac”, and guidance counselor, Ms. Tyson.
PRC volunteer Liz S. encouraged the students to show their knowledge of the five “I Can” statements and they earned a surprise gift for answering correctly.
PRC’s Kitty mascot, Speuter, greeted the students and read a poem describing her life as an abandoned kitten, and then being rescued by a kind boy and his father.
Students listened as PRC volunteer & DVM Harriet Howe demonstrated an example of a brief exam on “Nikko”. The students asked Dr. Howe many questions about when she decided to become a veterinarian and the different animals she’s treated, including a llama!
With the help of SFL Art teacher, Ms. Vaccaro, students drew illustrations on plain white paper bags, showing ways of how to be a responsible pet owner. These bags were presented to the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic (in Vass), to dispense necessary pet meds and post-surgery instructions to pet owners for their pets. Winners of the Star Artist Awards for outstanding bags were Kaylee P., Sage B., Mackenzie W., Emme G., Cole M., Benjamin M., Hendrix Y. and Lydia D. Winning bags are shown in the slide show below.
Students also participated in a Speuter Story Contest, describing the importance of Spay/Neuter to control Animal Overpopulation and winning a free Spay/Neuter procedure for their pets or a pet in need. Story winners were Shaiann M., Parker J., Lilly Z., and Annika T. Pets Emery, Molly and Baby Beans along with another pet in need will not contribute to Overpopulation in Moore County. Congratulations to the winners for taking the time to advocate for pets!!
The words of the Promise Poster were read and students responded with “I Promise”, signifying their commitment to being Advocates for all animals. The poster will be signed by the students and will be displayed in the Sandhills Farm Life School.
Congratulations to the Sandhills Farm Life 4th graders, who will work to make life better for the pets in Moore County!!
