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Youth
Nov. 17 – 30, 2012
Haley Tigers
RUN FOR IT: Haley Elementary hosted a “fun run” as its main source of fundraising for the 2012-13 school year. Students earned pledges per lap to raise money for their school. The money will be used to purchase content-area reading materials and fieldtrips. Prior to the run, the Apex Fun Run crew was on campus for two weeks teaching students how to be leaders in their community and preparing for the upcoming run, using character traits of a superhero to outline lessons for the students. On the day of the run, students and staff members wore their own superhero capes. Submitted photo
—Stephanie Vatistas
Hancock Heat
Character Counts – The Character Counts program at Hancock emphasizes six pillars of character, focusing on a different pillar each month in the classroom and schoolwide. The character trait for November is “caring.” Class notes – Fifth-graders can experience the Civil War through a “Traveling Trunk” sent from Gettysburg National Park in Pennsylvania. Students will analyze and interpret many artifacts from the Civil War era, comparing and contrasting with similar articles from the present. Play by ear – Hancock’s Library received a grant to purchase
audiobook CDs to accompany student novels and Battle of the Books titles. Students listen to the books on CDs as they read along. Garden Club – The Garden Club is a science club that provides an opportunity for fifth- and sixthgraders to design, plant and maintain a real vegetable and flower garden at Hancock. Thanks due – A sincere thanks on behalf of the 100% Awareness Campaign to Hancock families and friends who generously supported the Chandler Education Foundation, allowing Hancock teachers to apply for and receive grants. Tax credits – Hancock families are encouraged to donate to the school through the tax credit program, up to $400 for married couples or $200 for singles. Donations can be broken down into budget-friendly increments and can be charged to a credit card. The full donation is received back as a tax credit. Hancock uses tax credit money to fund fieldtrips, after-school clubs and assemblies throughout the school year. Thanks to those families who have already donated. —Suzanne Incorvaia
Hull Heroes
Shop time – Gift cards are available for purchase in the school office. Hull families and friends are invited to purchase them for holiday shopping and gift giving. Many stores are available and orders can be placed every Friday. Hull also offers $50
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Visa cards with no activation fee. A percentage of each card earns Hull PTO money. Thanks due – Thanks to Hull fifthgrader Avery Moore, Arizona Cardinals player Sam Acho visited the school and spent time hanging out with Avery’s class. Acho also visited two Cardinals superfans, kindergarten teacher Debbie Chamberlain and support staffer Carmen Wall. —Kristen Boyd
Jacobson Jets
Terrific totals – Thanks to Jacobson families and friends for their fundraising support: the Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser raised more than $12,000, and Eat Out Nights raised more than $1,000. Several new color printers were purchased for the school. School Cents – At last count, the Jets were in third place in the School Cents program. Receipts from Chandler Fashion Center or surrounding stores can be stamped at the mall’s information desk or sent with students to school, with child’s and teacher’s names on the envelope. Receipts can be returned if so marked on the envelope. Box Tops – Shop online for the holidays earning Box Top points for Jacobson: go to boxtops4education. com, click on “Marketplace” and follow the steps to shop online at many stores. The next classroom Box Top contest is at the end of November.
Calendar Nov. 20: Eat Out Night, Blu Burger Grille, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30: BMX show; Winter Wonderland Boutique, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10-14: Holiday Shop —Blanca Dozal
Ryan Royals
Thanks due – Thanks to the PTO, vendors, student and parent volunteers, and donors for the silent auction and raffle baskets for making Ryan’s annual fall festival a huge success. Fresh & Easy – Ryan families and friends are encouraged to save and turn in receipts dated through Dec. 31 and valued at $20 or more for the Fresh & Easy fundraiser. School Cents – Original receipts from San Tan Village can still be turned in. The receipts from stores south of Williams Field Road, including Costco, Sam’s Club and Walmart, do not count this year. Box Tops – More than 1,700 Box Tops were collected at the Fall Festival. Details for the November contest will be announced soon. Check the weekly Monday Morning Message, the Ryan Facebook page and the Daily Video announcements. Fun Run – Canine Companions for Independence Fun Run are held at the school on Nov 21. Run and support a great local charity. —Traci Lepacik