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in turn increases home values, promotes competition among private and charter schools and attracts high-paying companies to Chandler.

Carlson Champions CUSD Override – Ballots will be mailed to all registered Chandler voters in October, so be sure to mark it and mail it. The school district relies on increasing its operating budget commensurate with inflation to be able to continue to offer quality education for its students, which

Calendar Oct. 21: Rubio’s Family Food Night, 3-9:30 p.m., Gilbert and Germann roads Oct. 25: Boo Bash, 6-8 p.m., Multipurpose room —Lora Robinson SEE CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PAGE 40

PRIZE WINNERS: The school’s new trophy case, donated by Dr. Eric Kerbs of Kidtastic Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics, already features recently won school awards as well as memorabilia awarded to John Carlson, the school’s namesake and former CUSD coach. From left to right, Dr. Kerbs, his wife Tiffany and their children, first-grader Zander and fourthgrader Skylen, stand with John and Carol Carlson and Carlson Elementary Principal Leo Schlueter. Submitted photo

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YOUTH CHRONICLES Sophie Church, Alexander Komar, Marcella Manzo and Tara O’Dell of Chandler participated in the Edge Leadership Experience at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The program allows first-year incoming students to learn and practice leadership skills. Kurt Mangum of Chandler is a summer 2013 graduate of the University of Akron in Akron, OH.

Kurt earned a master of science in education in physical education— sport sci/coach. Adam Wenger, Dominic Mercurio and Kiley Raica of Chandler are new students at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Adam is majoring in art—graphic design, Dominic is majoring in engineering and Kiley is majoring in exercise science— exercise physiology.

POPPING TO THE TOP: Carlson kindergarten teacher Christine Thornton proudly shows off her class’ popcorn award at the school assembly. Her class raised the most money in the PTO’s Checka-thon fundraiser and will receive a popcorn party after fall break, along with Mrs. Montano’s first graders, who came in second place. The fundraiser, which earned more than $16,000, will buy additional cafeteria tables, outdoor benches, a popcorn machine for special events and supplemental academic support materials and resources for classrooms. Submitted photo


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