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Play dates with horses offer bevy of benefits BY ALISON STANTON
Jeannie Hatfield has been fascinated by horses since she was a little girl growing up in Kentucky. She has fond memories of her father calling her to join him each May to watch the Kentucky Derby on television, and sitting in awe and admiring the way the horses raced around the track. Over the years, Hatfield has continued to pursue her love for horses; she has taken numerous classes about equine science and other related topics and has worked as a horse massage therapist and horseback tour guide. Now, through her work as program director at Harmony Heart Ranch in Chandler, Hatfield is helping young children learn about and appreciate horses. For the past five summers, the ranch has offered a horse play date program for children ages 6 and older. The kids—usually with their parents in tow—arrive at the ranch early in the morning and spend 2 1/2 hours with Hatfield doing a variety of activities, including brushing the horses and “painting” them with a mixture of water and food coloring. “The first thing I do is go over the ranch rules, and give the kids an introduction to horsemanship,” Hatfield says, adding that this is her first summer running the popular program. “I teach them all about safety, and then we all grab brushes and start brushing.”
LOOKING LOVELY: Two girls carefully “paint” a horse with a mixture of food coloring and water during a horse play date at Harmony Heart Ranch in Chandler. Submitted photo
After spending an hour or so brushing and painting two senior horses who Hatfield says are extremely gentle and docile with the children, the group then experiences other aspects of life on a farm. This includes meeting the ranch’s two younger and livelier horses; visiting with the two resident cows— one of whom is named Miss Piggy—and gathering eggs from the 31 chickens who call the ranch home.
“I recently had eight Girl Scouts here and they were all crawling around having a great time and the horses were just looking at them like, ‘thank you so much for brushing us and loving us today,’” Hatfield says. To keep everyone cool, Hatfield enjoys spraying a hose up into the air. When the play date session is over, the kids are given a horse-related craft to take home.
“The kids just love it,” she says. Hatfield says she truly enjoys running the horse play date program. She especially loves teaching and showing children and their parents how kind, caring and empathetic the animals can be. “I am truly living my passion and doing what I love,” she says. While Hatfield is keeping a watchful eye on the children who are happily brushing and painting the horses, she knows she is doing more than giving them the opportunity to meet the animals up close. She is also providing children and their parents the chance to experience the therapeutic benefits that horses can provide. “Horses evoke so much emotion in us. They are such amazing animals, and they are so connected with us,” Hatfield says. “They can tell when we are upset about something, and they are so loving to us.” Hatfield recalls how a young boy who recently attended a horse play date with his parents and older siblings had a great time interacting with the horses and jumping in the mud. His parents confided in Hatfield that their son had been in therapy because he was afraid of gooey substances, and were amazed at how much fun he was having. “It’s much more than just a play date with horses,” she says. “I call it being SEE HORSE PAGE 26
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‘therapized’ by horses.” Through her studies and work with horses over the years, Hatfield says she has learned how emotionally beneficial it can be to be around the animals. At-risk youth and other children with a variety of challenges tend to calm down and do extremely well when working with them, she says. “I have seen for myself how well horses take care of people,” she says. No matter what inspires the kids and parents to come to Harmony Heart Ranch for the horse play dates, Hatfield says everyone leaves feeling impacted “1,000%” by the time they spend there. “I am all about making the world a better place by being around horses,” she says. Harmony Heart Ranch is located at 758 W. Kingbird Dr. in Chandler. The horse play dates are 7:45 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 3:15 to 5:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Children should wear clothing and shoes that are OK to get wet and muddy. The cost is $25 per child and $15 for additional children per family. Reservations are required, and birthday parties and private group parties are also available. For more information, call 602-234-0267 or email equinegirlaz@gmail.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.
Youth Free SAT workshop preps students Tutor House Tutoring Services offers a free SAT workshop for East Valley students and their parents at noon Sat., July 20 in the Monsoon Room of the Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. The one-hour workshop covers test format and scoring, question types, content and strategies and techniques for SAT subjects. Tutor House provides an individualized approach to education, beginning with a skills assessment identifying students’ academic strengths and weaknesses. Once testing is complete, the results are reviewed with parents and a program is designed to address the student’s individual needs. A wide range of one-on-one and smallgroup tutoring is available for students in grades K through 12 in reading, math, language arts and writing, Spanish, study skills, algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, SAT/ACT prep and homework help. Tutor House is located at 100 W. Boston St., Suite 4, Chandler and 6139 S. Rural Rd., Suite 102, Tempe. For more information, call 480-857-1222 or email Tutoring@TutorHouseAZ.com. To reserve a seat for the free SAT workshop, visit TutorHouseAZ.com.
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CLASSROOM CONNECTION: Sixth grader Bryan Gopel, a student at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler, meets with civil rights champion and Georgia representative Congressman John Lewis in Washington, D.C. Bryan is the firstplace winner in the documentary division for National History Day competition, sponsored by the Arizona Historical Society. His original documentary, “Sparking the Civil Rights Movement,” focused on the brief life of Emmitt Till, whose murder became a catalyst for change in 1950s Mississippi. For the project, Lewis granted Bryan a telephone interview, then invited Bryan and his family to his Washington, D.C. office. New Vistas Center for Education is at 670 N. Arizona Ave., Suite 35 in Chandler; for more information, visit newvistasaz.com. Submitted photo
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SanTan Sun-area families are invited to an ice cream social open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wed., July 24 at the Goddard School, 720 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert. The special event features refreshments and fun activities for children, as well as the opportunity for families to meet the school’s faculty members, educational director Trisha Wolfsen and onsite owner Jeremy Sadlon. Families will also receive a 50% discount on their child’s first month of tuition when they enroll by July 26. The Goddard School offers half- or full-day schedules and a comprehensive play-based curriculum for children ages six weeks to six years. Parents are encouraged to drop by for a tour or call Jeremy Sadlon directly to arrange a personal appointment at 480-633-3196. To learn more, visit goddardschool.com/phoenix/ gilbert-warner-plaza-az.
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Chandler Unified School District families have real-time school menu nutritional information available at the touch of a screen. The district recently launched CUSD Food, a free, real-time school nutrition mobile application, the first of its kind in the nation. The app features daily school menus with nutritional information, pictures, descriptions and allergy information, healthy eating tips and recipes, cooking demos and more. The app can be used by parents to check each food item for allergens and nutritional facts, and to upload money to their children’s meal accounts directly from the mobile device. Users can sign up for notifications to receive menu changes and updates. The IOS app is available for download on iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads via the iTunes App Store. An SCREEN TIME: The new CUSD Food app offers menu info on Android version is planned the go. Submitted photo for later this year. To learn more, visit cusdnutrition.com.
HEALTHY CHOICE: Chandler eighth grader and Level 10 gymnast Madilyn Probst concentrates on a routine. Madilyn is a student at Athlos Traditional Academy in Chandler, a charter school with a strong focus on fitness, athletics, nutrition and academics. The school allows Madilyn to attend classes with her peers while training five hours a day and traveling frequently to compete in events around the country, including the recent Junior Olympic Nationals in Minneapolis. Info: legacytraditional. org. Submitted photo
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Nominations accepted for Girls Rule! award SanTan Sunarea girls making a difference in their community, their family or their school are eligible for nomination for the Girls Rule! Foundation’s second annual Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold Role Model Award, presented by Financial Life Planners. Nominators can be parents, mentors, friends, local leaders, coaches or teachers; nominations must include 500 words or less on how their nominee is a role model and how she makes a difference. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 7. Four winners from across the Valley will be announced at the second annual Girls Rule! Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit Sept. 21 at the US Airways Center, where they will each receive $200 in Visa gift cards and prizes. All nominees will be invited to the Phoenix Mercury Women of Inspiration game on Aug. 31 to be acknowledged at halftime on the court. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit girlsrulefoundation. org.
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READING REWARDS: Chandler students meet Wednesdays at the Hamilton Branch of the Chandler Public Library to participate in Club READ, a program funded through the City of Chandler’s Human Relations Commission Diversity Mini Grant. Participants have weekly assigned reading and literature roles to prepare for discussions utilizing a literature circle format. Weekly incentives for attending are provided by Jason’s Deli, Dunkin’ Donuts, Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A at Chandler Festival, among others; Scottsdale author Jewell Parker Rhodes also Skyped from Asia with the students recently. Info: chandlerlibrary.org. Submitted photo
Register for Fall Classes! The fall Break Time magazine outlining all-ages recreation classes, youth camps and special events for September, October and November is available at libraries and city offices as well as aquatic and recreation centers and online at www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime. Registration opens Saturday August 3 at 10:00 a.m. for residents and Friday, August 9 for non-residents. For more information, call 480-782-2727.
Chandler Recreation Offers A Variety of Fall Activities!
Creative Cards & Gifts Friday, August 2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. In this workshop youth ages six - 12 will decorate cards, bookmarks and a picture frame with stickers, stamps, foam shapes, glitter and more. These one-of-a-kind creations can be given as gifts. This event is hosted at the Chandler Community Center (125 E. Commonwealth Ave.). There is a $14 fee ($18 nonresident) per child. Contact Courtney Allen at 480-782-2730 for more information.
Gentle Relax Yoga Mondays, August 5 – August 26, 7:50 - 8:50 p.m.
August Parent & Toddler Activities Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., the Tumbleweed Recreation Center (745 E. Germann Rd) host “Tumble Tots” indoor activities designed for children five years of age and under to play under parental or guardian supervision. This fun, safe and clean area provides a variety of toys, equipment and activities that are sure to keep the kids entertained. There is a $2 fee ($3 nonresident) per child. Fee included in all TRC family passes. Call 480-782-2900 or visit www.chandleraz.gov/ tumbleweed for more information.
This class includes meditation and deep and gentle stretches at Snedigar Recreation Center (4500 S. Basha Rd.). Great for yogis that are beginner to advanced, have injuries, looking to increase range of motion and most of all relax and de-stress. Bring your mat and a water bottle. For ages 13 and older. There is a $24 fee ($30 non-resident). Contact Susan Richardson at 480-782-2641 for more information.
Puppet Theatre Wednesday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. The Great American Puppet Theater will perform Three Wishes at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center (745 E. Germann Rd). This performance is intended for children five years of age or younger. There is a $6 fee ($8 nonresident). Fee included in all TRC family passes. Contact Abel Mendoza at 480-782-2912 for more information.
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 July / August issue of “Come Out & Play, Chandler!” on YouTube. This episode features the Chandler Libraries. You can sign up for the Chandler Recreation monthly newsletter at www.chandleraz.gov/ listserv.html. For more information, call 480-782-2727.
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Summer program puts students to work More than 100 undergraduate students are participating in the Intel Ultimate Engineering Experience this summer at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Pecos Campus. The six-week program, offered by Intel at only three sites nationwide, focuses on building workplace skills such as collaboration and critical thinking. Students gain hands-on engineering experience and networking skills working with Intel engineers and volunteers as they create and develop solutions designed to help improve lives. The last week of the program helps students develop job search skills,
resumes and interviewing skills. “The program is intended to inspire the next generation of engineers and help them realize that engineering is really boundary-less,” says Cynthia Del Frate, program manager for the Intel Ultimate Engineering Experience. “It also gives us an opportunity to identify and connect with the top local talent.” CGCC is at 2626 E. Pecos St. in Chandler. To learn more about CGCC, visit cgc.maricopa. edu or call 480-732-7000. Information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.
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‘Kindergarten Kamp’ readies students for school
A “Kindergarten Kamp” for students entering kindergarten at any school this year is offered at St. John Bosco Catholic School, 16035 S. 48th St., Phoenix. Classes are held 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays in three one-week sessions: July 22 through 26, July 29 through Aug. 2 and Aug. 5 through 9. Families can sign up for one or more weeks. The program is designed to build self-esteem and confidence while preparing students for kindergarten. For more information or to register, visit sjbosco.org or call 480-219-4848.
SUMMER STUDIES: Area students develop their engineering skills at the Intel Ultimate Engineering Experience. Submitted photo
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE Apple Dumpling Café 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Suite 101, Gilbert 480-279-3879 AppleDumplingCafe.com Here’s the deal: On Mondays, for every adult meal purchased, one child 12 years and younger can eat free.
Fat Willy’s 4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler 480-883-1356 fatwillysaz.com/Chandler Here’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.
Chompie’s 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler 480-398-3008 chompies.com Here’s the deal: All day Tuesday, children 10 and younger receive one free item from the Kids Meal menu with adult meal purchase of $8 or more. Dine in only.
Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt 4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 480-609-0007 Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all beef hot dogs.
Dilly’s Deli 2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler 480-722-0644 dillysdeli.com Here’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more. El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina 2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-802-5770 epchandler.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.
The Cove Grill 5070 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 400, Chandler 480-802-9070 thecovegrill.com Here’s the deal: Tuesday kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.
Pittsburgh Willy’s 1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler 480-857-2860 pittsburghwillys.com Here’s the deal: Every day except Sunday breakfast, kids younger than 10 eat free with each paying adult. Additional kids eat for 50% off; Wee Willy menu only.
The Sushi Room 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler 480-821-9000 sushiroomaz.com Here’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free, two kids per paying adult.
Planet Sub 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-245-6503 planetsub.com Here’s the deal: Monday kids eat free with paid adult.
Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler 480-722-1555 unclebearsgrillandbar.com Here’s the deal: Wednesday kids eat free with each full price entrée purchased.
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WHERE KIDS EAT FREE The SanTan Sun News now has a regular “Where kids eat free” section. Restaurant owners, please email us details such as days of the week kids can eat free at your establishment, and what conditions apply, such as purchase of an adult meal, certain hours, etc., Include your restaurant name, address, phone and website and a contact name for verification. Readers, if you know of a location that has a kids-eatfree program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details. Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.
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Girls Rule! pool party makes splash Teen girls and the women in their lives are invited to enjoy the Girls Rule! Foundation first annual VIP Teens and Women Pool Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., July 20 at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa Oasis Water Park, 8000 S. Arizona Grand Pkwy., Phoenix. Tickets are $30 and include all-day passes to the water park, a private, catered lunch, photo booth, free miniback massages for women, door prizes and entertainment courtesy of the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad. Event proceeds will support the second annual Girls Rule! Shine Brightly Teens and Women Summit and Luncheon to be held Sept. 21. Girls Rule! is a nonprofit organization that hosts workshops and programs for teen girls to influence healthy choices and create strong selfesteem to help guide them in the future. No overnight stay is required to attend, but party guests are encouraged to make it a “girls’ weekend” by booking an overnight stay at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa for a discounted rate of $119 per night, including the resort fee. The event is co-sponsored by Financial Life Planners LLC and YWCA. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit girlsrulefoundation.org or girlsrulepoolparty.eventbrite. com/#.
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‘Stuff the Bus’ with school supplies Fulton Homes is partnering with KEZ 99.9 for the Valley’s annual Fulton Homes “Stuff the Bus” campaign to ease the burden of buying new school clothes and supplies for some deserving families. This year’s donation drive runs through Aug. 4 at Chandler Fashion Center, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Volunteers will be on hand each day of the campaign during mall hours to collect new school supplies, clothing and backpacks for children in need at ICAN– Positive Programs for Youth, in Chandler. A full-size school bus parked inside the Macy’s Court with painted handprints represents each child in need. The handprints contain a list of items each child requires for a successful school year.
Supporters can donate to a specific child or make a general contribution of requested items, such as pencils, pens, notebooks, backpacks, school uniforms or shoes. Shoppers can also return the handprint with school supplies to the mall’s guest services area located near Barnes & Noble. Donations will be accepted at all KEZ events and remotes as well. “Children need to get a good start in the first few days of each school year,” says Fulton Homes CEO Doug Fulton. “When you donate to ‘Stuff the Bus’ you make a positive difference in these children’s lives.” For more information visit kez999.com and search keywords “stuff the bus,” or go to fultonhomes.com and click on the “Fulton Foundation” link.
STUFF THE BUS: Tempe-based home builder Fulton Homes launches its annual school supply drive. Photo courtesy of Fulton Homes
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Chandler publisher gives children’s books perfect scores The 2013 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards awarded 17 entries with 80 out of 80 points— perfect scores—awarding them and two others first-place designations. “This year’s competition was the stiffest ever, with an unprecedented number of entries from all over the world, including England, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, France, Canada, Dubai, the United States and others,” says Linda F. Radke, president of Five Star Publications Inc., the sponsor of the Dragonfly Book Awards. “We pride ourselves on using a point system, which is the fairest way to judge. If five entries in one category share the same first-place score, for example, we award all five of them first-place certificates rather than draw straws and penalize the other four entries. Plus, a minimum score of 72 out of 80 is required to be considered for a first-place award, 64 out of 80 for a second place and 56 out of 80 for an honorable mention—even if there is only one book entered in a category—when means the scores are truly reflective of the quality of books that win.” Also part of the Five Star Dragonfly Book Awards family of contests is the Royal Dragonfly Book awards, which honors all genres of books in 52 categories including a new Youth Author category for published writers ages 17 and younger. The deadline to enter is Oct. 1, however Royal Dragonfly submissions postmarked Aug. 1 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward: a free e-copy of “The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing” or
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“Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show.” The 2014 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest is already underway with a March 1 early bird and May 1 final deadline. There is no publication date restriction as long as the titles entered are still in print. For a complete list of winners, including second places and honorable mentions and rules and entry forms for either contest, visit FiveStarBookAwards.com.
AZ Food Crafters, 961 W. Ray Rd., Suite 1, Chandler, is collecting school supplies to benefit A New Leaf, a local domestic violence and homeless shelter. Items needed include: backpacks, calculators, notebooks, colored pencils, markers, three-ring binders with paper, folders, pens and pencils. AZ Food Crafters is offering a sweet treat for items donated. Donate a single item form the list to receive one sweet dessert hand pie. Donate a backpack and calculator for one sweet dessert hand pie and a 10% off coupon for a future visit to AZ Food Crafters. Donate a backpack filled with one of each item and receive one sweet dessert hand pie, three-pack of frozen hand pies and a 25% off coupon for a future visit to AZ Food Crafters. The promotion is limited to one per person, per day. Items can be dropped off at AZ Food Crafters 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, through July 31. For more information call 602-692-4129 or 602-214-6471.
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Kids: Win $15 gift card from Changing Hands Bookstore Students who either live in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek or surrounding areas or who attend area schools can win $15 gift cards from Changing Hands Bookstore, thanks to a partnership between the bookseller and the SanTan Sun News. This ongoing, monthly promotion awards a $15 Changing Hands gift card to every youth whose article, story, poem, essay, editorial, book review, photo or illustration is chosen to be printed in the SanTan Sun Kids Opportunity section, while supplies last. The Kids Opportunity section is printed in the Youth Section of the first paper of the month, each month. The best news is that even though only one to three submissions are printed per month, all good submissions are held in a file to be printed in future issues. So if an entry doesn’t win this month, it could win next month -- or even the month after that. To enter, visit SanTanSun.com, click on Youth and then on Student Writer Permission Slip to download a submissionpermission slip. Complete the form and have a parent sign it so the paper has permission to print the entry and the author or artist’s byline. Then, email the submission-permission slip and writing or artwork to news@SanTanSun.com as a Word file, if writing, or JPEG, if art, or pasted into the email.
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July 22: First day of school Aug 20, 22: Junior high parent/teacher conferences Aug. 28-29: Elementary parent/ teacher conferences Sept. 2: Labor Day holiday; no school
Joshua Allen Aiken of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units. Joshua is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. Jon Hubbell and Benjamin Pitt of Chandler are on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music in Boston. To be eligible, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above.
Hull Heroes Gift cards – Help Hull PTO continue to earn money through the summer by reloading Fry’s and Bashas’ gift cards and using them for shopping. Cards can also be picked up in the front office. Hull PTO can earn up to 6% with every shopping trip. —Kristen Boyd
Alicia Magrini of Chandler is on the spring 2013 Dean’s List at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. To qualify, full-time undergraduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.6 with no grade below a B in that semester. Alicia is a sophomore majoring in nursing. Colleen Miks of Chandler is a spring 2013 graduate of Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH, earning a Master of Education degree in secondary education.
Jacobson Jets Box Tops – Jacobson families are encouraged to keep collecting Box Tops for next year.
Knox Knights New times – The Knox school day will begin at 9:10 a.m. and end at 3:40 p.m. starting with the 2013-14 school year. Students can arrive at school at 8:45 a.m. and will be supervised by teachers outside the children’s classrooms. —Ximena Rodriguez
James Moore of Chandler is a spring 2013 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. James earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in technology management: sustainable energy systems management. Valerie Neilson of Chandler is a spring 2013 graduate of the University of St. Francis of Joliet, IL, earning a master’s degree. Anne Wagner of Chandler is the recipient of the Augustana Leadership Scholarship at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. The scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to service in school, community and/or church.
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