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November 16 - December 6, 2013
CUSD NEWS FROM AGE 35
compete to win scholarship money and a trophy. To learn more, visit facebook. com/juniorinvestorsleague. —Maximilian Yu
CTA-Freedom Falcons Music notes – Third-graders will perform the African folk tale “Anansi the Spider” at 6 and 7 p.m. Tue., Nov. 19 in the cafeteria. The concert will feature African songs and a shadow puppet play under the direction of music specialist Karen Sejkora. Robotics Club – The Freedombots will
participate in their first competition on Nov. 23 at the ASU’s Polytechnic campus. —Erin Canter
CTA-Goodman Gators Veterans Day – Goodman Gators celebrated Veterans Day with a whole school assembly. The Gator Chorus, under the direction of Stephanie Brown, sang “America,” and a patriotic round; third-grade Gators treated the audience to “I Love America” and “God Bless America.” Class notes – First-graders in Laurie Jensen’s class are producing “math
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thinking journals” each week. Students take a word problem and then solve it, demonstrating how to find the solution using math tools and pictures and writing a response. Calendar Nov. 19-20: CATS testing for students in grades 3-6 who have submitted permission slips. Nov. 21: Go Getters and Gardeners Meeting, 2:45-3:15 p.m., Gator Garden Nov. 25: Orchestra concert, 6:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room Nov. 27: Sixth Grade/Staff Volleyball Game, 1:15 p.m., East Basketball Courts —Kathie Butters
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Thanks due – Thanks to everyone who supported Knox’s Book Fair & Fall Festival, especially to the many parent volunteers and sponsors without whom none of it would have been possible. Shop and earn – Shop for the holidays at Amazon.com and earn money for Knox. Visit knoxpto.com and click on the Amazon link to shop and earn referral fees for the school. Tax credit – Support extracurricular activities for Knox Knights by making an Arizona state tax credit donation. A tax credit is a full refund, not just a deduction. Persons married filing jointly can contribute a maximum of $400 per calendar year; single filers can contribute a maximum of $200 per calendar year. Calendar Dec 3: PTO meeting, 3:45 p.m., Library, free child care provided. —Jacqueline Bartrim
Aspire athletes head to world championships Two Chandler-trained Gilbert athletes will be in Sofia, Bulgaria, through Nov. 17 to compete at the World Age Group Championships in Trampoline and Tumbling. Jerrett Jensen will compete in Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline; Josh Browne, a member of the U.S. Junior National Team, will compete in Power Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline. Both boys train at Aspire Kids Sports Center in Chandler and are coached by Aspire owner Scott Barclay, who is also head coach of the ASU Men’s Gymnastics Team. Aspire Kids Sports Center is a 32,000 square-foot gymnastics and swimming facility offering classes for all ages in gymnastics, swimming, dance, martial arts, cheer, tumbling and trampoline at 50 S. Hearthstone Wy., in Chandler. To learn more about Aspire and its programs, contact Bethany Juarez at 480-820-3774 or Bethany@ aspirekidsports.com, or visit aspirekidsports.com.
Registration is open for winter classes! The winter Break Time magazine outlining all-ages recreation classes, youth camps and special events for December, January and February is available at libraries and city offices as well as aquatic and recreation centers and online at www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. For more information, call 480-782-2727.
Chandler Recreation Offers A Variety of Winter Activities!
Sonoran Sunset Concert Series at the Environmental Education Center
Free Admission!
Thursday, November 21, 6 -7 p.m. The Environmental Education Center (4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd) presents the Sonoran Sunset Series featuring free lakeside entertainment by local musicians, Blues Review Band, suitable for all ages. For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/EEC or call 480-782-2890.
6th Annual Turkey Swim at Hamilton Aquatic Center
Free Fishing Clinic and Outdoor Admission! Safety Event at the Environmental Education Center
Thursday, November 28, 5:30 - 7 a.m. Make room for turkey on Thanksgiving morning with a fun morning swim, at Hamilton Aquatic Center (3838 S. Arizona Ave). Lap swim will be held at its regular time 5:30-7:30 a.m. Bring a can of food and swim for free! For more information call 480-782-2750.
Saturday, November 23, 8:30 a.m. - noon There will be several fun family safety activities, information and demonstrations provided by the Chandler Police Department. Sport fishing instructors from the Arizona Game and Fish Department will provide instruction, rods and reels to loan and free bait while supplies last. All participants may fish without a license during the event once they have registered at the Arizona Game and Fish booth. Chandler Police Department will have special vehicles on display! For more information, visit www.chandleraz.gov/EEC or call 480-782-2890.
TRC Teen Basketball Clinic Saturday, November 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. This clinic will be led by Coach Richardson, a former professional athlete with over 11 years of experience coaching youth and teens. The clinic will focus on: shooting, ball handling, passing as well as offensive and defensive skills. Pre-registration is required, and there is an $8 fee ($11 non-residents). For more information call 480-782-2909.
Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ChandlerRec, and on Facebook and YouTube at Chandler Recreation for the latest news. Check out the November / December episode of “Come Out & Play, Chandler!” on YouTube. This episode features volunteer opportunities in the Community Services Department. You can sign up for the Chandler Recreation monthly newsletter at www.chandleraz.gov/listserv.html. For more information, call 480-782-2727.