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Troy Talk - April 2025

Troy Elementary Celebrates Read Across America Day with Fun Activities & Special Guests

Troy Elementary School recently joined the nationwide celebration of Read Across America Day, encouraging students to discover the joy of reading.

This nationwide initiative encourages students to dive into books. The school hosted a variety of exciting activities throughout the day to foster a joy for reading. The day featured fun activities, including a special visit from the Cat in the Hat, whose playful charm delighted students of all ages.


Guest readers from the University of Idaho and Latah County Sheriff's Department shared stories with students, adding a personal  touch to the celebration. A unique twist on the traditional reading experience came in the form of buddy reading, where 5th and 6th grade students teamed up with younger classmates to read together. This mentorship-style activity not only encouraged the older students to practice their reading skills but also allowed the younger students to benefit from the guidance and encouragement of their older peers.


To cap off the exciting day, Troy Elementary held a read-in during the afternoon. The entire school gathered in classrooms, library spaces, and even hallways to immerse themselves in books. The read-in gave students the chance to get comfortable, relax, and enjoy some quiet time with their favorite stories. Parents and staff members shared their appreciation for the event, noting that it helps to reinforce the value of reading, not just in the classroom, but in everyday life.


Troy Elementary ended  the day with a reminder that reading is a lifelong adventure—opening doors to imagination, knowledge, and endless possibilities.

LIBRARY NEWS:      Spring has arrived! Join us at the library for a Plant &        

Seed Exchange on April 9th from 3–5 PM, hosted by the Hill and Valley Garden Club. Bring your houseplants or outdoor plants to trade, and get your gardening questions answered. All ages welcome! Tea Time Book Chat is back on April 21st from 1–2 PM!


Enjoy cozy drinks, light snacks, and lively book-related conversation. This program is a casual discussion group for adults —not a book club. Stop by the library if this sounds like your literary cup of tea! April’s to-go STEAM activity is a Paper Airplane Challenge, which will have you flying high. This to-go STEAM activity will be available starting on April 16th. These activities are designed for elementary-age kids. Supplies are limited and to-go kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Get crafty with us on April 28th from 3:30–5:30 PM for  Craft Closet Creations! We'll have a variety of fun crafts from the library’s stash for all ages to enjoy, with most projects geared toward ages 13 and under. Also, don’t miss Storytime on the first and third Thursdays of the month—April 3rd and 17th—at 11 AM (excluding holidays or otherwise noted closures).Tots Playtime takes place on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at 11 AM. This self-directed play session features toys and games for little ones to enjoy and is a great opportunity for families to connect with others in the community.


If you have questions about anything happening at the library this month, please call Michelle Sturdy at 208-835-4311 or email troy@latahlibrary.org

The Troy LIONS have served the Troy community in several ways. In the last few months, the club has donated, at no charge, the use of the Lions Hall for bi-weekly Fit & Fall, for the Candidate Forum, Thanksgiving Dinner, Red Cross Blood Drives, Troy Preschool Mini Me Dance, the FFA Alumnae Dinner & Auction, DYW program and the Troy Historical Society Sasquatch program.


As well as the donation of the facility, the LIONS have also donated financially to local programs, including the Troy Historical Society, Troy Preschool, the Troy Cheerleading Team, DYW, Troy High School HOPE program, Troy BPA , Troy EMS, have distributed high school scholarship applications and will be holding another Red Cross Blood Drive in May.


The funds to afford these donations come from money raised by members through various fundraisers. To continue the generous donations by the Troy LIONS additional members are being sought.


For information about the Troy Lions, contact Mbrshp. Chr, LION Daryl Power 208-596-9092 or LION Pres. Marie Vogel 208 835-2021.

Troy Community Garden Workday, April 9!

Come out for some community time on April 9. Master Gardeners will be at the garden between 10am and 3pm for a workday, prepping garden plots for our planting season!


Community members can sign up for a plot, ask gardeners for gardening tips, or pitch in to the work party. There will be a seed and plant exchange that same day from 3-5pm at the Troy Library, hosted by the Hill & Valley Garden Club. What perfect timing for those who’ve secured a plot to get some gardening information, seeds, and possibly plant starts from the members there!

For more information, or to donate scholarship funds, vegetable starts, materials or labor, contact Duane and Sally Ashbach at daashbach@yahoo.com, or call (707)849-6017.

Look for Troy Farmhands 4-H out in the community! 


  • Placing Memorial Day Flags on Veteran graves for Troy Historical Society .

  • Washing chairs for Lion’s Club, Roadside trash pickup.

  • Helping out during Troy Days .  Next meeting on April 6th at TES MPR 6pm. Submitted by Luci Bass, reporter


Support Luke Woolverton’s Senior Project


Luke Woolverton is collecting aluminum can tabs to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities as part of his senior project. The community is encouraged to drop off collected tabs or cans at the Troy Volunteer Fire Department. This collection effort will run through April 22nd, in honor of Earth Day, when the cans will be recycled. Your support helps both a great cause and the environment—every tab counts!


 
 
 

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