The Observation Deck

Good morning all.

This morning, Fox-8 News aired their segment showing Lakewood's Garfield Middle School to be their "cool school" of the week! Check out the great video of students presenting their fantastic school!

(You might even see a certain drumline volunteer instructor in the background whom you may know... )

Well, after all, drums are really only banjos without the neck...

Great job Garfield! Great job, Lakewood's public schools!

Here's the link to an outstanding video, showing the best side of our public schools!

http://www.fox8.com/news/education/coolschools/

By the way, Garfield's received this "Cool School" honor TWICE!

Go GARFIELD!

Go LAKEWOOD!

Back to the DRUMLINE!

You SAY that you don't play the drums?
We don't care, that's cool!
We just want you all to know,
That RANGER DRUMMERS RULE!

What's the deal with the dog in the newscast? Is he a school mascot or something?
That might be a potential LO story! I've been looking for cute pet stories.

If anyone has info, please let me know.

Parnell is a therapy dog. Mrs. Patterson had the dog for her son who had down syndrome and now he is in college taking care of himself, so she has the dog to help the handicap kids. He has an official name tag and is in the 8th Grade. (Report by my son )