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May 3 - 16, 2008 A+15
Chandler Unifi ed School District Hancock Heat
May 26: Memorial Day holiday; no school
Math counts – The Hancock Math Challenge team, one of the top fi ve scoring teams in the district
May 28: High school graduation; last day of school
head to the regional challenge on Sat., May 3 in Gilbert. Congrats to Olivia Grant, Yuichiro Katano, Justan
Lewis, Larissa Lyman and Chad Nelson, and thanks to math coaches Ms. Janssen and Mrs. Albert.
Book Fair – Hancock hosts the A+ Book Fair May 6 through 8, featuring a special buy one, get one
free promotion. Hancock families are invited to visit the Book Fair from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tue., May 6, to
enjoy cookies and milk. Volunteers are needed; contact Pauline Gray at 480-883-5901 if interested.
Music notes – Hancock Elementary Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Ivanhoe, performs at 6
p.m. Tue., May 8 in the Multipurpose Room. Hancock Elementary Band, under the direction of Mr. Kirchoff,
performs at 6 p.m. Tue., May 6 in the Multipurpose Room.
Sweet symphony – The entire fourth grade travels to Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix on May
Basha Bobcats
8 to see the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra perform works by Strauss, Brahms, Joplin and more. Fourth-
graders may choose a musical instrument to play in orchestra or band next year and are fortunate to have
Thanks due – Thanks to 1-800-Flowers Phoenix retail stores for their generous donation to the sixth-
this opportunity to be introduced to orchestra instruments and music.
grade D.A.R.E. graduation. Thanks also to the following businesses for their help and donations: Paradise
Story Time – Kindie Story Time is held Fri., May 9. New kindergarteners for the 2008-09 school year
Bakery, Bashas’ Markets, AJ’s Fine Foods, Sprouts, Albertsons, Fairy Cakes, Chandler Police Department,
and their parents may choose either the 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. session at the Media Center.
Toyota Financial Services, Basha PTO and the D.A.R.E. graduation committee members. A special thanks
Tax credits – Donate up to $400 to Hancock starting now to receive credit for 2008 taxes. Thanks to
to Offi cer Robin Valenzuela for her expert instruction of the D.A.R.E. program. The evening was a great
the Hancock families who have already contributed.
success.
Cartridges for Kids – Hancock is collects printer cartridges and electronic devices for recycling with
—Kevin Rolfe
Cartridges for Kids. Bring used empty printer cartridges or other used electronics, such as used cell phones,
digital cameras, laptops and video games, to the recycle box in the front offi ce or to Mr. Landon’s Room
15. Include accessories, power cords and cases if you have them. Proceeds benefi t Hancock’s Nature Club
and General Music programs. Visit
www.cartridgesforkids.com or
landonland.net for more info.
—Suzanne Incorvaia
CTA-Liberty Eagles
Fond farewell – Help celebrate the service of Barbara Hartman, who has been with the Chandler
Unifi ed School District for 33 years, by saying goodbye on Fri., May 23, in the multipurpose room.
Calendar
May 15: 4th- and 5th-grade Mallet Club performance
Hull Heroes
May 24: Chorus “Sound of Music” performance
Golf Tourney – Hull PTO’s annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is at 7:30 a.m. Sat., May 3 at the San
—Erin Hugus
Marcos Resort in Chandler. Anyone interested in sponsoring the tournament or in golfi ng should email
Mike at
mike-pto@raindragon.net.
Yearbook orders – A limited number of 2007-08 yearbooks are still available for order for $12 each
and will be distributed late May.
Nurse Day – National School Nurse Day is Wed., May 7. Thanks to Hull Nurse Traci Henry for taking
such good care of Hull students.
Jacobson Jets
High honors – Congrats to Hull for earning A+ School recognition by the Arizona Educational
Foundation for being an outstanding public school and having the superior ability to meet the needs of
its student population.
Show support – Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 5. Calendar
Musical notes – The Jacobson Jets perform the musical “Annie” on stage at Perry High School May May 5-9: Hull Staff Appreciation Week
8 and 9. Tickets are on sale now. May 7: Orchestra concert, Chandler Center for the Arts
JetScrip – Don’t forget to purchase any gift cards you may need from JetScrip. If you haven’t gotten a May 8-9: Field Days
reloadable Bashas’ or Fry’s card, send $5 with your child and include your name, and JetScrip will get you May 9: Muffi ns for Moms
a card to start earning “free” money for the school. For more info, email
jetscrip@hotmail.com. May 13: PTO meeting, 6 p.m., Media Center; offi cer elections
Thanks due – Thanks to everyone who helped with Jacobson’s recent Carnival and to Hamilton High’s May 13: Pizza Factory Pizza Night, 5-8 p.m.
jazz band for performing during Lunch on the Lawn recently. Finally, thanks to all who helped make the May 13: Jubilee Frozen Yogurt Night, 3-9 p.m.
Book Fair a success. May 15: 5th and 6th grade band concert
—Stefanie Hank —Gwen Rusk
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