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Youth
October 4 - 17, 2008 A+13
Chandler organizations Area school shows generous spirit
unite for art’s sake
Gilbert’s Edu-Prize Elementary raised more than $12,000 to become one of the top
fundraising schools in Arizona in the Olive Garden’s 14th annual Pasta for Pennies for
A free art workshop for 20 area youths was recently held as a joint effort between
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Chandler Museum, Chandler Unifi ed School District and ICAN, in honor of
Over a three-week period, students fi lled collection jars in their classrooms with
Hispanic Heritage Month.
pocket change. The class who collected the most money at each school had a pasta
The workshop was held at the Chandler Museum and the lesson was created
party delivered to their classroom by Olive Garden.
A record $5.8 million was raised nationally this year by more than 100 high schools
by the school district’s Art Masterpiece program, with participants selected from
all over the country. Arizona schools raised more than $197,000 of that.
ICAN. Each participant learned about the Frida Kahlo masterpiece “The Frame,”
“The money raised by our students, parents, teachers and school administrators
and then had the opportunity to create their own self-portrait along with a frame
through Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies will help us continue to make advances in the
that illustrated their family heritage.
search for cures and provide hope and support to patients and their families,” says LLS
For more info about ICAN, visit www.icanaz.org; for more info about CUSD’s Art Desert Mountain States Chapter campaign manager Diane McLaughlin.
Masterpiece program, visit www.cusdcommunity.com/artmasterpiece.asp.
To learn more about how schools can take part next year, call 602-788-8622, ext. 25,
For more info about the Chandler Museum, call 480-782-2717 or visit
or 800-568-1372, ext. 25, or visit www.schoolandyouth.org/dm.
www.chandlermuseum.org.
Erie Eagles
Youth Chronicles
Fun fi eldtrip – On Oct. 23, Erie Kindersteps and kindergarten classes visit the Children’s Museum of
Phoenix. Their tour includes the Art Studio, Grand Ballroom, Market Place, Noodle Forest and the Texture
Café.
Andrew Yun of Hamilton High School recently won two of his three Junior Ryder Cup Costume ball – PTO Costume Dance Night is 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 in the school courtyard. Students
matches in Kentucky to help the U.S. team beat the European contingent. Yun has been and their families are invited to attend dressed as storybook characters.
part of two of Hamilton’s three consecutive state championships, and is a three-time AJGA
Author adventure – J. Scott Savage, author of the “Far World” fantasy series, visited Erie to talk
All-American and two-time 1st Team All-State selection in Arizona. For info about the
about the importance of reading and to describe the publishing process. Thanks to Mr. Savage for his
tournament, visit www.pga.com/2008/news/pga/09/16/jrryder.
inspiring and educational visit.
Calendar
Oct. 24: PTO Costume Dance Night, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 30: School Picture Retake Day
—Christine Loschiavo
Chandler Unifi ed School District
After-school specials – Fall registration is now open for Chandler Unifi ed School
Fulton Fire
District’s Club CUSD for Chandler families interested in high-quality, enriching after-school Chandler Challenge – Fulton encourages everyone to participate in the Chandler Challenge on Sat.,
activities for their children. Activities range from art to health to cooking. Visit www. Oct. 18, at Tumbleweed Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and events begin at 8 a.m. for the 10K, 5K Run,
cusdcommunity.com.
5K Walk or Family Fun Run.
On the road – Driver’s education is available for online sign-ups through All Star Driver
Red Ribbon Week – Red Ribbon Week takes place Oct. 27 through 31: Monday, “Red Ribbon Day,”
wear red; Tuesday, “Give Drugs the Slip Day,” wear slippers; Wednesday, “College Day,” wear college
Education at the above website.
T-shirt or sweatshirt; Friday, “We are Not Smoking but We are Hot,” wear Fulton Fire shirts.
Preschool openings – Hancock Elementary has a limited number of spaces available for
Help wanted – The next Volunteer Orientation with Mrs. Jayne takes place at 1 p.m. Tue., Oct. 28.
CUSD’s two- and three-day preschool program. Click on the “preschool page” on the above Calendar
website for details.
Oct. 22: PTO Restaurant Night, Sautee, 4949 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Sept. 29-Oct. 10: Fall Intersession
Oct. 23: First Battle of the Books, 3:05 p.m.
Oct. 13-14: Teacher in-service/work days; no school
Oct. 28: Picture retakes; Volunteer Orientation
—Sheri Shroka
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