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FRIENDSHIP FUN: Carlson unveiled its Friendship Bench at the start of the 2013-14 school year and will use it to help kick off its second annual Boosterthon Fun Run “Camp High Five” in January, in which students will be taught character lessons like empathy and respect. Carlson’s PTO used a small portion of its fundraising earnings from last school year to purchase the bench, which according to Carlson Principal Leo Schlueter, “serves as a constant reminder to the kids to include everyone in play at recess time.” The Friendship Fun Run will be held at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fri., Jan. 24. Submitted photo —Lora Robinson
CTA-Independence Hawks Save the date – Math & Science Night is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thu., Jan. 23. Science Fair projects from every grade level will be on display and students can find out if their projects placed. The Multipurpose Room will host science activities sponsored by Arizona Science Center. Each grade level will also have fun and educational math interactive centers for students. CTA champ – Congrats to sixth grader Alec Mathew, the school’s Spelling Bee winner, who goes on to represent CTAIndependence at the District Spelling Bee. Sixth grader Priyanshi Chudasama was runner-up. The participating students all did a great job with the difficult words they were given. Award winners – The CTAIndependence custodial staff has again been awarded the Clean School Award. Congrats to the hard-working custodians. Box Tops – Families are encouraged to keep saving Box Tops to turn in to the school. CTA gets money back with each Box Top. —Wendi Olson
Hancock Heat Save the date – The Hancock Science Fair is Wed., Jan. 23. Parents will have the opportunity to see Science Fair projects from all grade levels. Kindergarten registration – Kindergarten registration for the
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2014-15 school year begins Feb. 3. To be eligible, students must turn 5 years old by Aug. 31. Parents can stop by the school office between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register their child, bringing a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and proof of address, such as a city of Chandler utility bill, SRP bill, lease or rental agreement or home contract. The last DPT and polio vaccination must have been received on or after the child’s 4th birthday. Character Counts – Hancock continues its Character Counts program, focusing on “Citizenship” for the month of January: being a good neighbor, staying informed, obeying laws and rules, respecting authority, protecting the environment, volunteering, cooperating, getting involved in community affairs and helping to make the school and community better. Raffle drawing – Tickets for the Chandler Education Foundation Raffle are available in the front office. This year’s grand prize is the choice of a 2014 Toyota RAV4 or $20,000 cash. Tickets are $20. For every ticket sold, Hancock will receive $4 to be used for the school. The grand prize raffle drawing will be held on March 9. —Andrea Dickson
Hull Heroes Arctic Carnival – The Arctic Carnival will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 25. For more information, contact
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carnival chairwoman Peg Linge at peglinge@hotmail.com. For volunteer opportunities, email hullptopres@ gmail.com. Vendors interested in joining the Hull vendor fair at the event can contact Heather German at heathergerman@cox.net for more information. Art smart – Hull students have the opportunity to submit their artwork to be displayed during the winter carnival in January. Complete rules and information are coming home with students. Kudos – Congrats to sixth grader Joanna Zabasajjaour, the winner of the Superintendent Citizenship Award at the annual CUSD Night of Recognition event. Hull parent Kristen Boyd earned the award for Outstanding Volunteer and second-grade teacher Helen Minor was awarded the Apple Achievement Award. Speaking in code – Nearly 80 Hull students recently participated in “One Hour of Code,” an international initiative to get students interested in computer science. More than 19 million students worldwide participated in the weeklong event sponsored by Code.org. Hull’s One Hour of Code was facilitated by Hull staff, parent volunteers and high school students who are Hull alumni. News flash – “Like” Hull Elementary on Facebook for up-to-date PTO information and check out the PTO blog at hullelementary.blogspot.com. —Kristen Boyd SEE CUSD PAGE 42
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Basha High Bears Joshua Garrett of Chandler is on the fall 2013 Dean’s List at University of Evansville in Evansville, IN. To qualify, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Joshua is majoring in theater. Qualen Cunningham of Chandler was among those chosen to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA, and broadcast recently on Fox Sports. Ninety student athletes
Color Run – A 5K Color Run/Walk will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 8 at Basha High School, 5990 S. Val Vista Dr., Chandler. Cost to participate is $25; sign up at brindleefullmer.wix. com/kennethscolorrun. The event is a senior project for Basha High student Brindlee Fullmer; all proceeds from the race will be donated to the Forever Young Foundation for children’s cancer. —Brindlee Fullmer
were selected from across the country to participate based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. Qualen attends Hamilton High School in Chandler. Kirsten Edick of Chandler is on the fall 2013 President’s List at SUNYIT, the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome. To qualify, fulltime, matriculated students must earn a
semester grade point average of 3.6 or above. Students from Dance Attack of Gilbert traveled to the Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort recently to take part in the Stage Performance program, part of the Disney Performing Arts Program. Disney Performing Arts offers band, choral, dance and auxiliary performers the opportunity to learn, perform and compete at Disney theme parks.
Knox Knights Calendar Feb 4: PTO meeting, 3:45 p.m. Feb 22: Celebration of Science & Engineering Night & Science Fair —Jacqueline Bartrim
Valley Metro seeks aspiring artists
Chandler Rotary Club sponsoring talent show
SanTan Sun-area high school students have until Feb. 14 to enter Valley Metro’s 14th annual Design a Transit Wrap Contest for the chance to see their art featured on a bus and light rail train wrap for an entire year. To enter, students download the contest flier, art template and application, use the art template to create an original design featuring a positive transit message and submit by Feb. 14. Valley Metro provides eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County. To learn more or to download an application, visit valleymetro.org/transit_education/bus_wrap.
Chandler students in fifth through eighth grades are eligible to try out for a talent show held by the Chandler Rotary Club. Free tryouts will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tue., Jan. 21, and Mon., Jan. 27, at Willis Junior High, 401 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Students can display their talents in four different categories: vocal solo or group, instrumental solo or group, dance solo or group and art. Contestants chosen for the show will compete at 7 p.m. Fri., Feb 21, at Chandler Center for the Arts, with a chance to win $100 grand prize. Admission is $6. For more information or to download a registration form, visit chandler-rotary.org.
Spring Break Time Now Available! The spring Break Time magazine outlining all-ages recreation classes, youth camps and special events for March, April and May is now available! Registration begins Saturday, February 1 at 10 a.m. (February 7 for non-residents). For more information, call 480-782-2727 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime.
Chandler Recreation Offers A Variety of Activities! Personal Training at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center Registration for April 5 Hershey Track Meet is Open! $4 Resident / $6 Non-resident The annual Hershey Track Meet will be Saturday, April 5 at Chandler High School. The competition is open to boys and girls ages 7-14. Registration is due by Friday, March 7. For the application, visit www.chandleraz.gov/youth-sports or call 480-782-2704 for more information.
SRC Kids Clubhouse at Snedigar Recreation Center
Beginning January 2014 Make your fitness a priority and learn to workout smarter with a TRC Personal Trainer. Start today and choose from a variety of training options. To begin your personal training experience, contact Linda Ayres at 480-782-2907 or Linda.Ayres@chandleraz.gov.
Community Nights in the Courtyard at the Community Center
Free Admission!
Wednesday, 22 5 - 7:30 p.m.
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Join us for some free family fun with Face Painting! The Community Center will be hosting Community Nights in the Courtyard on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month! Contact Courtney Allen at 480-782-2730 for more information!
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ChandlerRec, and on Facebook and YouTube at Chandler Recreation for the latest news. Check out the January/ February episode of “Come Out & Play, Chandler!”on YouTube. This episode features fitness opportunities within the Community Services Department. You can sign up for the Chandler Recreation monthly newsletter by texting ChandlerRec to 22828. For more information, call 480-782-2727.
Fridays from 6-10:30 p.m. $14 Resident / $19 Non-resident
Daddy Daughter Valentine’s Day Dance on February 7 & 8
Are you looking for a fun, safe place for your child (3-12 years old) to play while you go out on a date, play in one of our adult sports leagues or just run a few errands? The SRC Kids Clubhouse is offering a low cost, high quality option for valley families. Call 480-782-2640 for more information.
$25 Resident / $34 Non-resident Fathers and their little girls ages 4-10 will create new memories at the Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the downtown Chandler Community Center or Saturday, February 8 at Snedigar Recreation Center. There will be music, dancing, contests, crafts and dinner served. Each couple will receive a keepsake photograph. Register at www.chandleraz.gov/registration or call 782-2641 for more details.