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Youth Chronicles
Jacobson Jets
Erin P. McNaughton of Gilbert, a 2007 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, was
Thanks – Thanks to all parents who sent in soup labels and box tops. The program returns next year.
recognized for her superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School
— Cindy Sanders
Scholars. Her membership in the NSHSS allows her additional scholarship opportunities,
academic competitions, free events and more.
Basha Bobcats Santan Storm
Still seeking - Basha’s PTO seeks more volunteers for Board positions for next year. Interested Recycled cartridges – Drop off your old printer cartridges in the recycling drop box in the
parties should contact Keith Falconer in the offi ce. Administration Offi ce and Santan receives $1 for every empty ink cartridge and $3 for every empty laser
—Kevin Rolfe cartridge that is recycled.
— Tamara Meier
Conley Coyotes
Conley Cash – Conley held its 6th Grade Auction for students who saved their “Conley Cash”
throughout the year. The following businesses generously donated almost 200 items for the auction:
Abuelo’s, Amazing Jake’s, Angel Sweet, Applebee’s, Bashas’ Market, Blockbuster, Chili’s, Cold Stone
Santan Junior High Storm
Creamery, Fry’s Marketplace, Harkins Theatre, Horne Auto in Show Low, Hobo Realty, Jamba Juice
Stormin’ Days – On Fri., July 20, students can pick up schedules, tour the campus, receive athletic
(Warner/Alma School), Keva Juice (Queen Creek/Alma School), Dr. Roger McCoy/University Sports
info, set up lunch accounts, reserve a locker for $5 (optional) and purchase P.E. uniforms for $20 or Spirit
Medicine, Mind Over Splatter, Red Robin, Ritz Cameras (Frye), Rival Sports, Skateland, Soccer Shack, Spa
Wear from the Booster Club. Eighth-graders are scheduled for 8 to 11:30 a.m.; seventh-graders 12:30-3:30
Finder, Target (Gilbert).
p.m. Schedules are available on the fi rst day of school, July 23, if students are unable to attend on July
—Cindy Koluch
20.
Storm Watch – The summer newsletter, Storm Watch, is mailed home at the end of June with more
school news. Check the school website,
ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/santan-k8, for updated info.
Sandra L. Munter
Hancock Heat
Offi ce hours - Summer offi ce hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Regular hours
resume on Mon., July 9.
School hours – School hours for the 2007-08 school are 8:25 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet Your Teacher – Mark your school calendars for 3 to 5 p.m. Thu., July 19, for Meet Your
Teacher.
Summit School of Ahwatukee
Help wanted – The Chandler Education Foundation seeks a parent and teacher representative from
each school for the 100% Awareness Campaign for the 2007-08 school year. Interested parties should call New face – Patrick O’Brien was named principal and executive
the Hancock Offi ce for more info. director, effective July 1. A native of Arizona, O’Brien has been in public
— Suzanne Incorvaia and independent education for more than 30 years, holding teaching and
administrative posts at public and independent schools in Arizona, Europe
and Asia. Most recently O’Brien served as head of elementary school at
the American School in Lugano, Switzerland. He also spent 10 years in Asia
as principal at the International School of Bangkok and at the Singapore
Hull Heroes
American School. In addition, he served as a principal in the Kyrene School
District from 1980 through1992 at Kyrene Del Norte, Kyrene de la Paloma
KIST testing - KIST testing for Hull’s incoming kindergarten students is July 12-13 at Hull. This process
and Kyrene de la Mirada.
helps teachers determine the skill level of each student before they enter kindergarten.
—Dawn Ighodaro
— Gwen Rusk
Patrick O’Brien
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