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September 7 – 20, 2013
CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Sept. 27: First quarter ends Sept. 30-Oct. 11: Fall intersession; no school Oct. 14-15: Teacher inservice/workdays; no school
Carlson Champions
Youth Fundraiser fun – PTO’s Check-a-thon fundraiser runs throughout September. Parents are encouraged to make a flat donation to support PTO’s efforts in acquiring items from the teacher and school wish lists. The two classes that raise the most money win a popcorn party. Easy money – Help Carlson earn dollars by going to GiveWith.Target.com and voting for Carlson Elementary once a week through Sept. 21. The link can also be forwarded to friends and family. Calendar Sept. 16: Family Food Night at Subway at Gilbert and Riggs roads, 3-10 p.m. —Lora Robinson
CTA-Independence Hawks
LEADING THE WAY: Carlson’s new executive Student Council officers are, from left, Treasurer Laramie Rasmussen, Vice President Taylor Goldberg, Historian Sydney Lautt, Secretary Anna Brandon and President Hannah Brundage. Representatives are sixth graders Ryan Evans, Kate Robinson, Corbin Steimel, CJ LePage, Brock Rollins and Carter Simbles; fifth graders Preston Felker, Zach Frederick, Brady Shough, Taryn Bee, Christian Davin, Jordan Goldberg, Tarynn Bingold, Taylor Kassan and Stephanie Robinson; and fourth graders Kennedy Melton, Skylar Sisung, Sarah Tran, Keegan Gray, Hallie Kimball, Lizzy Ricks, Lauren Lautt, Mia Lindell, Holland Stuart, Avery Anderson, Faith Philips and Braedin Whitney. Submitted photo
Book it – The Book Fair runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 10 and is a great opportunity to stock up on reading material. If interested in volunteering at this event, contact Mrs. Hyman in the library. AR testing – Accelerated Reader testing is available before school through September in the computer lab. Parent volunteers are needed to man the computer lab in the mornings; if available to help out, see the Sign Up Genius on the PTO website. Testing is available after school Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the library; a parent must accompany the student to the library while he or she is testing. Save the date – The first general meeting of the PTO is at 3:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 18 in the Orange Hall, Room 25.
Heart smart – Students at CTAIndependence have been learning to jump rope in P.E.; they will show off their skills during the Jump Rope for Heart event Sept. 20, 23 or 24. Robotics Club – Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Behnke are looking forward to an exciting year full of fun learning experiences for the Hawkbots. Conferences – Thanks to everyone for attending recent parent-teacher conferences. Tax credits – Contributions to qualifying activities such as arts or after-school programs can reduce taxes and benefit the school. Qualifying contributions of up to $200 for individuals and $400 for married couples filing jointly can be claimed as tax credits to reduce taxes owed to the state or increase the state refund. To learn more about tax credit
www.SanTanSun.com donations, visit the school website. —Wendi Olson
Fulton Fire High honors – Six Fulton students represented Fulton in a “Back to School Sectional” chess tournament: Joshua Gataric; Noah Gataric, third-place trophy; Carly Stahl, second-place trophy; Parker Stahl; Mitchell Steddom; and Hunter Quick, fourth-place medal. Their combined wins earned Fulton a fourthplace team trophy. Thanks due – Fulton students enjoyed the recent celebration of Grandparents Day. Thanks to all the grandparents for a great day. Thanks also to all the Fulton families who participated in the Chandler Educational Foundation 100% Awareness Campaign. —Rebecca Bentz
Haley White Tigers
NONFICTION FUN: Arlette Perez, Dominic Tamburrelli and Kelton Yocum are some of the Fulton first graders who have been digging into great nonfiction books and enjoying learning new facts about the world. Submitted photo
Fieldtrip fun – Fifth graders are headed to Biz Town Sept. 10 to show off the financial literacy, work readiness and quality business practice skills they have been working on. Students can play roles such as mayor, deejay and banker, and will even be able to make a trip to the town bank to deposit their hard-earned “paychecks.” Book it – Haley hosts its first book fair of the new school year through Sept. 23. All proceeds earned go directly back to Haley’s library for more curriculum resources. —Stephanie Vatistas