Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners:First Place—Hannah Zozobrado, 4th grade at Solano
Second Place—San Juana Cruz, 5th grade at Clarendon
Third Place—Ericka Morales, 4th grade at Clarendon
Lori Sanders, retired Media Specialist from Encanto, served as pronouncer and Sue Corbin, Board Member, Veronica Griffin, Director of iTeach and to Roberta Figueroa, PreSchool Coordinator served as judges.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the Nawic Education Foundation (NEF) plan to hold their annual Block-Kids Building competition at Clarendon School on February 25 to raise awareness of career opportunities in the construction industry. The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that is sponsored on the local level by NAWIC chapters and other organizations. The award winning program introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The program is open to elementary school children in grades 1- 6. Osborn plans to select one student from each classroom and two from sixth grade classrooms to represent the district. The competition involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three additional items. Local winners advance to Regional competition, and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competition. National prizes are awarded to the top three projects.
The Osborn Educational Foundation supports innovation in education through Mini-grants to district teachers and staff in amounts up to $300 in support of projects which improve students’ physical and mental health; enhance literacy, math, science and the arts; and promote innovation and enhancement in education. The projects take place during the school year, with a Completion Report due in mid May. Teacher Mini-grants are supported through donations to Osborn Educational Foundation, visit http://www.OsbornNet.org/OEF for more information or to donate to this unique program.
Clarendon School (4-6)
The following mini-grant recipients submitted winning projects: Dual Language Teachers Jon Gorter and Ann Aken whose project Chasing Vermeer will use the funds to purchase thirty copies of the novel and four sets of pentaminos puzzles. Students will study the book Chasing Vermeer and then work with pentaminos puzzles, similar to the character in the novel. Ben Baldner’s project Expanding Non Fiction Resources will purchase comprehension cards, folders and leveled nonfiction books in order to get students excited about non-fiction. Art Teacher Barbara Middleton’s project Weaving will purchase cotton warp, plastic weaving needles, and ten classes worth of yarn. Fourth and fifth grade students will learn the basics tapestry techniques of weaving shapes and planning simple designs.
Clarendon and OMS Band Teacher Theresa Hulihan’s project Composer Workshop will have her sixth grade Advanced Band and OMS Symphonic Band students work intensively with composer and educator Dr. Sy Brandon, focusing on composition, musical interpretation, and artistic performance. The Advanced Band will perform his Civil War Suite in the spring. The Symphonic Band will perform his Legend of 10,000 Lakes.
Encanto School (K-3)
Mini-grant recipients are: Dual Language Teacher Michele Doherty whose project When It Comes to Learning, "One Size Does Not Fit All!" will use the funds to purchase a math work station kit in order to have first graders work independently, with a partner, or teacher to make their own "A-Ha" or "O-Oh" discoveries about mathematics. Jennifer Cook’s project From Tadpole to Frog will purchase tadpole kits and extra tadpoles so that students observe and understand the life cycle of frogs. Rachel Sartori’s project I'm a Smart One! will purchase SMART board counting games and measurement activities to engage, challenge and inform Kindergarten students.
Longview (K-6)
Fifty 6th graders accompanied Band Teacher Helena Elling to attend the Arizona Opera’s “Community Night” final dress rehearsal performance of Madame Butterfly. There were many high schools, middle schools and fine arts charters represented, but Longview was unique from the moment the elementary students pulled up in their charter bus equivalent of a Cinderella coach--all white and beautiful. Needless to say, students were very excited. One student recalled, “My favorite singer in the opera was Madame Butterfly because she had an amazing voice and she didn’t have a hard time to make her voice very great and clear.” Another student said, “My favorite character was Suzuki because she pushed down that guy.” They were enthralled with Symphony Hall—the lobby, “fancy” restrooms, “soft couches”, and the balconies in the hall. When asked if they would consider attending the opera again, they all raised their hands.
New afterschool tutoring groups and Enrichment Clubs are forming at Longview. Some of the Enrichment Clubs are: Yoga Monday, Shred Fitness, Ballet, Tennis, Yoga, Crime Scenes Investigators (CSI), Open Library, Scrapbooking, Fitness Fun, Robotics, Nail Design, Tetherball, and Girls & Boys Baseball
Longview mini-grant recipients include: Special Education Teacher Nora Ryszka whose project I Am Part of the Puzzle. I Am The Peace will use the funds to purchase children's literature and develop lesson plans to support the school’s Positive Behavior program. Bill Lightfoot’s project World History Studies Weekly Newspaper will use newspapers in small group reading instruction to target specific needs of the students. The students can use them to research written reports and as story starters.
Kindergarten teacher Renee Schlenker and sixth grade teacher Stephanie Saclarides are coordinating Longview’s Talent Show, which will take place on March 9. Parents are invited to attend.
Osborn Middle School (7-8)
OMS mini-grant recipients are: Master Teacher Brendan Mann’s project Boys Can Read Too! will purchase book sets by Chris Crutcher, motivating reluctant readers to read inspiring books about boys who overcome odds. Art Teacher Panthea Begay’s project Ceramics at the Middle School will purchase clay, glaze and books to introduce students to ceramics, incorporating art history, cultures, time periods and the progression of ceramics from craft to fine art. AmeriCorps Member Elizabeth VanderLeest’s project Sister To Sister will purchase items for an after-school girls group designed to help young teenage girls develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles through various topic discussions.
Solano School (K-6)
Kindergarten teacher Sammi Miller received a mini-grant from the Osborn Educational Foundation: Her project Interactive Mathematics will purchase early math games, simple addition and word problem centers in order to promote Mathematics with her Kindergarten class through hands-on activities.
Solano School will host the district Soccer Tournament on February 25.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the student council will be on February 23.
Source: Cynthia Westberg, EdM, Osborn School District
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