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April 21 - May 4, 2007 A+15
Youth Chronicles
Basha Bobcats
Cal Webb, a junior at Hamilton High School, was part of a three-person team of fi rst-
Art Walk – Basha’s Annual Art Walk is 6 to 8 p.m. April 26. Hundreds of Basha students’ creations
year health occupation students from the East Valley Institute of Technology, which took
from the Art Masterpiece program are displayed in the hallways, and refreshments and hands-on activities
second place in the recent Annual Health Occupations Students of America competition.
offered. Sponsors are still needed.
The students are now eligible to compete on the national level in Orlando this June.
Contest winner – Congrats to fourth-grader Kelsey Bredeson, who was selected as one of 19
winners in the 4th Annual City of Chandler Environmental Art Contest. Both Kelsey and her teacher, Sara
Smitha Ramakrishna of Chandler will be honored April 28 at the Prudential Spirit of Fezler, will be recognized at a ceremony on May 3 in the City Council Chambers.
Community Awards celebration honoring Arizona students for volunteerism and community Science matters – First graders are busy being scientists, discovering all types of matter and learning
involvement. She is also a member of the Governor’s Youth Commission, a body of 40 high about measurement.
school students statewide who advise the governor on issues that are important to young
Old Chicago – Mrs. Patricia Dillard’s class recently went on a walking fi eld trip to Old Chicago Pizza
people.
Restaurant and was given a tour by Mr. Gawryk, the manager, who explained the working system of a
pizza restaurant and the economics of running a business. Students practiced percentages by adding the
Cody Kime of Chandler was part of a team that took second place in the rookie division
bill and calculating a 15 percent for the tip. They enjoyed testing the delicious pizza, too.
for grades fi ve and younger in the recent Arizona Commissioner’s Cup Sporting Clays
Flat Stanley – Mrs. Coons’ second-grade class “traveled” around the world with Captain Mingle, who
Championship held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.
took their Flat Stanley miniature students with him on his last trip. He sent pictures of the class in Georgia,
Newfoundland, Serbia, Vienna, and Washington, D.C., and one of the class sitting in the cockpit fl ying over
the Atlantic Ocean.
Other travel – Mrs. Campbell’s class “traveled” to China and Mexico in the last two weeks in
Hancock Heat
conjunction with reading selections in the reading series as well as the geography unit.
Heart lessons – Fifth graders visited the Halle Heart Center and learned all about how the heart
K reg – When registering your child for kindergarten, be sure to bring your child’s birth certifi cate,
works and what doctors and scientists are doing to help cure heart disease.
immunization records, and proof of address.
Space camp – Sixth graders took a fi eld trip to the Challenger Space Center in Peoria to learn about
Field Days - Grades K-6 participate in Field Days during the week of April 23.
the Space Shuttle, unmanned missions to other planets and the history of the Space Program.
PPP registration – Registration for the CUSD Priority Plus Preschool takes place April 16 through
Character Counts – This month’s Character Counts trait is Citizenship. Help point out examples of
27. Priority Plus offers typically developing 4-year-olds the opportunity to play and learn together with
good citizenship to all students.
special-needs preschoolers.
— Kevin Rolfe
Book battle – Congratulations to the winning team who will represent Hancock in the Battle of
the Books semifi nal competition on Wed., April 25: Ashlyn Adams, Mrs. Leal’s fi fth-grade class; Ryleigh
Williams, Mrs. Leal’s fi fth-grade class; and Emily Grieb, Mr. Shimizu’s fi fth-grade class. Thanks to all the
teams for a wonderful year in the Battle of the Books Club, and to Ms. Gray, Mrs. Bollard and Coach
Huffman for sponsoring this group.
Frye Falcons
Tax credits – Start saving on 2007’s taxes now. Donate up to $400 to Hancock and receive a tax credit
for the full amount. Thanks to the Hancock families who have already contributed.
Carnival plans - Individuals and community groups interested in assisting with the Ritz Round-Up
Heart money - Thank you to all the students who did a tremendous job of fundraising at the Jump
Spring Carnival scheduled for April 27 should contact PTO president Clint Augustyn at clint@lifepuzzle.
Rope for Heart event. Hancock raised more than $7,000 for the American Heart Association.
org.
— Suzanne Incorvaia
— Clint Augustyn
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