Children’s library announces winners of annual Popcorn Estimating contest

The Children’s Library at the Olney Community Library and Arts Center recently held its Annual Popcorn Estimating Contest with the students of Olney Elementary! There were three contest levels during the week of April 25: one for kindergarten through First Grades, another for Second through Third Grades, and lastly, Fourth through Fifth Grades. Books regarding estimating were read and discussed before students deliberated and made their individual estimates. Mackenzie Vega won in the kindergarten/First Grade group. Her estimate was 234, and the answer was 227! Evalena Slomski was the winner in the Second/Third Grade group. Her estimate was 400, and the answer was 428!

Keela King was the winner for the Fourth/Fifth Grade group. Her estimate was 3,212, and the answer was 3,328!

The winners received popcorn snacks, including Jiffy Pop and other treats. Great Estimating!

Keela King was the winner for 4th-5th Group Photo by Carol Vorel