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Cuba 6th graders learn to play violin, hold concert

Cuba 6th graders learn to play violin, hold concert

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary sixth graders are pictured during their first concert.

Each student in the sixth grade has an opportunity to learn to play the violin this year thanks to the Cuba PTO. The school's Parent Teacher Organization purchased a violin for each student to use during the school year.

Ashley Darnell, the Graves County Strings Instructor comes to the school ones a weak to teach violin to the sixth grade classes. According Nikki Simpkins, sixth grade teacher, the students are excited about their newly acquired skills.

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Students make muffins after reading "If You Give A Moose A Muffin"

Students make muffins after reading "If You Give A Moose A Muffin"

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - After reading and discussing the book "If You Give A Moose A Muffin," Cuba Elementary kindergarten students had the opportunity to make their own muffins.

According to kindergarten teacher Melissa Bazzell, "The kids loved the muffin activity, but they especially liked sampling the finished product."

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Sedalia Singers bring variety of music to nursing home residents

Sedalia Singers bring variety of music to nursing home residents

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The "Sedalia Singers," a fifth and sixth grade choir from Sedalia Elementary School, recently visited three area nursing homes to share musical cheer with the residents.

The choir performed at Heritage Manor, Mills Health and Rehab, and Green Acres Nursing Home.

The residents hummed and clapped along to tunes such as "Rockin' Frere Jacques," "Down by the Riverside," "Aiken Drum," and "Shenandoah." Fifth grader Benjamin Phillips also performed "Amazing Grace" on the piano for the residents.

The group rehearses weekly and performs at different places throughout the year. Sedalia music teacher Stephenie Wheeler conducts the choir.

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PAC Sprockets Photography Show winners featured with work

PAC Sprockets Photography Show winners featured with work

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County Schools’ Performing Arts Center’s Sprockets Photography Show was held during October.

PAC manager Donna Gream said she was pleased with the 30 entries from a variety of people, places, and age groups.

Winners include:

  • 1st place - Larry Simmons, a local artist, received $50 for his "Elk of LBL."
  • 2nd place - Graves County High School art teacher Jack Goodwin won $25 for his "There Are Very Few Dinosaurs Left."
  • 3rd place - GCHS senor T.J. Lewis won a $10 prize for "Paint on A Plate."

Not pictured is GCHS senior Emily Duff, who received honorable mention for "Backyard Pine."

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KSP offers trick-or-treating safety tips

KSP offers trick-or-treating safety tips

(KFVS) - The Kentucky State Police are offering some Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters.

“Halloween is traditionally a time for children to have fun, but most often it is the children who can be injured by situations that are avoidable,” said Lt. David Jude, spokesperson for KSP. “Be sure your child’s costume does not obstruct their vision and is not so cumbersome that they can trip over it.”

Jude says on Halloween evening we're placing our children in probably some of the most dangerous traffic situations you could imagine.