IN South Fayette Fall 2016 | Page 54

outh Fayette SO U TH FAYE T TE TOWN S HI P S CH O OL D IS T RIC T NE WS In Mr. Laughton’s 5th grade Language Arts class, students published a class collection of personal narratives. The publisher of the class book, Student Treasures Publishing, selected the class to receive a $500 grant for this publication. In response, students decided to donate the grant money for use in the Elementary and Intermediate School libraries! South Fayette School District Special Olympic Track and Field Team participated at the Special Olympics of Allegheny County (SOAC) Summer Games held at Baldwin High School Stadium on Saturday, May 14th for the first time. Nine athletes competed at the games coached by the special education teachers of South Fayette and the high school track 52 South Fayette and field coach. The team practiced on Sunday afternoons to prepare for the games. The athletes competed in the 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, standing long jump, tennis ball throw, kick for distance, and softball hit for distance. Athletes earned gold, silver, and bronze medals. The district was very proud of the athletes and is looking forward to a team next year!