26 April 6 – 19, 2013 www.SanTanSun.comYouthLibCon treats sci-fi, fantasy fans

Teens ages 12 to 18 who are fans of comic books, Japanese manga and anime, role-playing, video games and other fantasy and science fiction entertainment are invited to Hamilton Library’s LibCon 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., April 6 at Hamilton High School’s cafeteria, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.

The free mini-convention features discussion panels on topics such as Japanese candy making, “Doctor Who,” “Star Trek” and zombies, a Cosplay Contest and keynote speeches by Janni Lee Simner, author of the “Faerie After” series, and Liz Danforth, columnist, author and blogger on games, gamers and gaming. The Buzznbeez Good Food Truck will be on site with treats available for purchase.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day, offering the chance to win prizes such as tickets for Phoenix Comicon in May. All raffle proceeds benefit Kids Need to Read, a national nonprofit organization promoting childhood literacy.

Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit chandlerlibrary.org or facebook.com/libcon.

Chandler bike ride keeps families fit, fun

Preregistration is available online for Chandler’s Family Bike Ride, taking place at 9 a.m. Sat., April 13 along the Paseo Trail in southeastern Chandler.

Registration is also taken on event day, beginning at 8 a.m. at Chandler’s Park and Ride lot on the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton roads.

The annual bike ride provides families with the opportunity to exercise while celebrating bicycling for recreation and transportation. Participants travel the Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal to Crossbow Park and back, a 7.4-mile roundtrip ride. All riders must wear helmets. Participants receive information about bicycle safety, transit services and related topics.

Water and a snack are provided during the ride.

For more information or to preregister, visit chandleraz.gov/transit.

Free workshop focuses on food

“The Link Between Lunchboxes and Learning,” a free workshop led by certified nutritional consultant and Chandler resident Jenny Hodges, is held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sat., April 13 at Hamilton Branch Library, 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler.

Hodges will teach parents and caregivers the importance of quality nutrition and the connection between food and behavior. Registration is required for the event.

For more information or to register, visit chandlerlibrary.org.

Dance to music from the ‘50s

Rock the night away at the 8th annual RAD Sock Hop sponsored by Recreation and Athletics for the Disabled and the City of Chandler Therapeutic Recreation Program, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fri., April 19 at the Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave, Chandler.

Disabled individuals ages 16 and older are invited to attend this free event. Attendees are encouraged to wear 1950s style attire. There will be a live DJ, root beer floats and memento photos.

RAD is a Chandler-based nonprofit founded by parents of the disabled and other concerned citizens. Its mission is “dedicated to assisting any person who is disabled and wants to participate in recreation or athletic activities.”

For more information, call RAD board member Cathy Yamashiro at 480-440-1913.

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Kid power

ACT OF KINDNESS: A group of children living in Chandler’s Paseo Crossing neighborhood raised $100 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital by raking leaves, selling lemonade and brownies and collecting donations in a shoebox. Submitted photo

Free SAT or ACT practice tests are available for area high school juniors and seniors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 20 at Tutor House Tutoring Services, 100 W. Boston St., Suite #4, Chandler.

Test results and analysis are given at a separately scheduled conference. Tutor House offers the free evaluation in addition to its regular SAT and ACT prep programs.

Tutor House is a family owned and operated learning center that aims to provide an individualized approach to education. The tutoring process begins

with a skills assessment identifying students’ academic strengths and weaknesses. Once testing is complete, the director reviews the results with parents and presents a program designed to address the student’s individual needs. Services offered include a wide range of one-on-one and small-group tutoring for students in grades K through 12.

To sign up or learn more, visit TutorHouseAZ.com, call 480-857-1222 or email Tutoring@TutorHouseAZ.com.

Members of the FIRST Robotics Team 1290 of Chandler High School are currently raising funds to travel to the FIRST Robotics Challenge Championship April 24 through 27 in St. Louis, MO.

The team qualified for the event after earning the Engineering Inspiration Award and taking second place out of 50 high school teams from across the region at the FIRST Robotics Challenge 2013 Phoenix Regional, held recently at Hamilton High School in Chandler.

With the guidance of Alberto Esparza of the Si Se Puede Foundation, the Chandler High team works year-round

on robotics, participates and hosts various competitions and mentors FIRST Lego League teams. Esparza also helps team members find community college and university scholarships to pursue engineering as careers.

To learn more about the Chandler High team, or if interested in helping to raise funds for their trip, contact Sam Alexander at Chandler High at Alexander.Lsam@cusd80.com or 480-735-1128, or Alberto Esparza at Si Se Puede at als1723@aol.com or 480-310-2018. To learn more about FIRST, visit usfirst.org.

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Local logo contest invites submissions

A golf tournament to raise funds for Legacy Traditional Schools swings into action Sat., April 27 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, 48456 W. Hwy. 238, Maricopa.

Registration for the Inaugural Legacy Classic Golf Tournament begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon and banquet and auction at 6 p.m. An online auction is also available.

Participants can receive up to $400 in individual tax credits; scholarships are tax deductible.

Legacy Traditional Schools operates seven charter schools across the state, including Athlos Traditional Academy at 3201 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, with nearly 7,000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

For more information, visit LegacyTraditional.org or email info@LegacyTraditional.org.

Aspiring artists in kindergarten through 12th grade have until May 30 to submit their original artwork to the Five Star Literacy Foundation, Inc. logo contest.

The winning submission earns a new basic Kindle. The winning logo will also appear on all the foundation’s media materials and website.

Entry forms can be downloaded at FiveStarLiteracyFoundation.org. A

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Chandler student stars in state spelling bee

PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest invites entries

Gilbert resident Rashi Magiyawala, a fi fth-grader at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler, was among the state’s top 27 spellers competing in the 2013 AEF Arizona Spelling Bee, held recently in Phoenix.

Participants in the bee ranged in age from 9 to 14. The champion, Christopher O’Connor of Tucson, will compete in the 86th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Washington, D.C.

The event was sponsored for the 14th year by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF), a nonprofi t organization promoting excellence in education through diverse statewide programs and community partnerships year-round.

To learn more about the AEF Spelling Bee, visit azedfoundation.org. To learn more about New Vistas Center for Education, visit newvistasaz.com.

Children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to submit original entries in the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest for a chance at local prizes and entry into the national competition.

The PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest is a local and national contest designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. Entries are judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling and integration of text and illustrations.

First, second and third place winners are chosen in each grade level in

Arizona; the fi rst-place winner in each grade level goes to the national competition. Each winner’s story will be posted on the contest website at azpbs.org/asset. An awards ceremony for the Arizona winners will be held on April 27.

Arizona entries can be mailed to Eight Educational Outreach, PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, 555 N. Central Ave., Suite 500, Phoenix AZ 85004. Entries must be postmarked no later than Fri., April 12.

For full details and contest rules, visit asset.asu.edu/new/pbs_writing_contest.html.

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Six Valley Christian High student athletes are the recipients of All-Academic honors from Pros2Preps, tying for most from any one Phoenix-area school and most from any one school in the East Valley.

The awards are based on academic and athletic achievement and nominations from Arizona coaches and community members. To qualify for consideration, students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

Representing Valley Christian girls’ basketball are seniors Abby Labahn and Tana Kemmer. Seniors Alec Chavez and Colten Gentry and juniors Brandon Haagsma and T.J. Widner were honored from the boys’ basketball team.

Valley Christian High School is a nondenominational, college-preparatory Christian high school serving ninth through 12th grades. For more information, visit vchsaz.org.

Scholarships available for aspiring journalists

High school students from the SanTan Sun area planning to study journalism at an Arizona university or community college in fall 2013 have until Sun., April 21 to apply for two $500 Arizona Press Women Memorial Journalism Scholarships.

Arizona Press Women, a statewide organization of professional communicators, established the annual $500 scholarship honoring the memory of the late noted Phoenix journalist Betty Latty-Hurlburt. This year an additional $500 scholarship, the June Payne Memorial Scholarship, has been added by Arizona Press Women Anthology “Skirting Traditions” and the NFPW Education Fund.

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Irish students make most of visit

Twenty students ages 15 to 17 were among a delegation of town officials, business people and educators from Chandler’s sister city of Tullamore, Ireland, who recently visited the area.

The students, who attend Sacred Heart School, an all-girls secondary school in Tullamore, stayed with 16 families from their “sister school,” Chandler’s Seton Catholic Preparatory High School, and participated in a full itinerary during their visit, including trips to the Grand Canyon, the Arizona Science Center, Rawhide and more.

The inclusion of students along with civic and community leaders in the visit is expected to strengthen the

connections needed for a future Student Ambassador Exchange Program.

“Through Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities’ Student Ambassador Program, our students will create lasting friendships and cultural awareness from a young age,”

says Barbara Olivieri, education chair for Chandler-Tullamore Sister Cities.

One joint student project, the publication of a cookbook containing recipes from Ireland and Arizona, has already given the students an opportunity to connect. In addition, 11 Seton students plan to visit Tullamore in June.

For more information, visit chandlerirish.org or contact Barbara Olivieri at 480-347-8293.

SISTER SCHOOL: The young delegation of 20 students from Sacred Heart School in Tullamore, Ireland made a trek to the Grand Canyon during a recent visit. Submitted photo

IRISH PRIDE: Students from Sacred Heart School in Tullamore marched with students from Chandler’s Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phoenix. Submitted photo

30 April 6 – 19, 2013 www.SanTanSun.comYouthGolf classic to benefit CHS football

The 10th annual Chandler Football Golf Classic benefiting the Chandler High football program is Sat., May 18 at Kokopelli Golf Club, 1800 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert.

Cost is $400 per foursome or $500 per foursome with a hole sponsorship prior to

May 4. Individual golfers can play for $100. For more information, contact

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CHEER UP: AZ Compass Prep School’s dance team, the Dragonettes, is the state champion team after participating in the Arizona Charter Athletic Association’s State Cheer Competition. The team is led by former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader Coach Dana Bambino. AZ Compass Prep School is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades seven through 12 in Chandler. For more information, visit skylineschools.com or contact Denna Fifer at 480-779-2009 or differ@skylineschools.com. Submitted photo

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. If an entry doesn’t win this month it could win next month, or the month after that.

To enter, visit SanTanSun.com, click on “Youth” and then on “Student Writer Permission Slip” to download a submission-permission 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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Chompie’s3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-398-3008, chompies.comHere’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.

Dilly’s Deli2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler480-722-0644, dillysdeli.comHere’s the deal: On weekends, get one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased for $4.79 or more.

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler480-802-5770, epchandler.comHere’s the deal: Wednesdays, kids 12 and younger eat free with paid adult.

Fat Willy’s4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler480-883-1356, fatwillysaz.com/ChandlerHere’s the deal: From 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, dine in and get a free kids meal with every adult entrée purchased. Little Leaguers menu only, 12 and younger.

Frio Mio Frozen Yogurt4991 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler480-609-0007Here’s the deal: Every day, kids wearing a sports or scouts uniform receive 50% off frozen yogurt and 50 cent all-beef hot dogs.

Pittsburgh Willy’s1509 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler480-857-2860, pittsburghwillys.comHere’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.

Planet Sub1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler480-245-6503, planetsub.comHere’s the deal: Mondays, kids eat free with paid adult.

Sidelines Grill2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler480-792-6965, SidelinesAZ.comHere’s the deal: Kids eat free from kids menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with adult entree. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or specials.

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Here’s the deal: Tuesdays, kids younger than 12 receive one free meal per adult entrée purchased.

The Sushi Room2475 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler480-821-9000, sushiroomaz.comHere’s the deal: Sunday Funday means kids 12 and younger eat free. Two kids per paying adult.

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar1980 W. Germann Rd., Chandler480-722-1555, unclebearsgrillandbar.comHere’s the deal: Wednesdays, kids eat free with each full-price entrée purchased.

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Carlson ChampionsMaking plans – Parents are invited to

attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mon., April 8 at Chandler United Methodist Church, 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd., about CUSD’s plan to pursue an override election in November. Carlson’s boundaries were among a few that did not support last year’s override. RSVP at cusdyes@gmail.com.

CalendarApril 12: Jamba Juice Fun Friday, 1:30

p.m., smoothies $3—Lora Robinson

CTa-independence hawksSpring Fling – Hawk families are

invited to the 2013 Spring Fling from 5 to 9 p.m. Fri., April 12. Activities for the whole family include a bounce house, face painting, pie throwing, a dunk tank, photo booth, games booth, teacher raffle, silent auction, shaved ice, kettle corn and more.

Testing, testing – AIMS/Stanford 10 testing is coming soon. Families are asked not to schedule appointments during testing dates, and to ensure children get plenty of sleep the night before a test, with plenty of time to

wake up and have a good breakfast. Second-grade classes will test April 17 and 18, third-graders will test April 17 through 19 and fourth through sixth grades will test April 16 through 19. Students should be encouraged to take their time and show everything they know on the test.

Save the date – Wed., April 24 is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m.

Making memories – Yearbooks are now on sale. This year, the full-color yearbook features a hard cover and is available for $21. Order forms can be found on the website or in the school office. Cash will not be accepted. Checks should be made payable to CTA-Independence PTO.

Big winners – Congrats on the school’s first-place winners at the Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair: sixth-graders Justin Ngo, Kallen Ruddle and Tyler Bonilla.

health notes – All students entering sixth grade in the 2013-14 school year are required to have meningococcal and Tdap immunizations. Updated immunization records should be brought to the health office. Contact Mrs. Liles at 480-224-2702 with any questions.

—Wendi Olson

Fulton FireSave the date – Families are welcome

to enjoy games, ziplining, a silent auction, food and fun at Fulton’s Spring Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri., April 12.

Fundraising fun – Fulton teachers will work from 5 to 8 p.m. Thu., April 25 at McDonald’s on Alma School and Chandler Heights roads. Families are encouraged to drop in or drive through and order dinner or a sweet treat from one of the Fulton staff members.

CalendarApril 12-18: Book Fair—Sarah O’Brien

Ryan RoyalsTeam work – Two teams of Ryan

students advance to the Arizona State Finals of the creative problem-solving “Odyssey of the Mind” competition April 6 in Tucson. The Division I team is coached by Ryan parent Andrea Stickland and includes third-graders Aiden Stickland, Jenna Materna and Alex Fernandez, and fourth-graders Ian Lindstrom and Janet Thampy. The Division II team is coached by Ryan

CHARACTER STUDY: Fulton staff dressed up as Cat in the Hat to celebrate Read Across America. Fulton families were also invited to enjoy lunch on the lawn while snuggling up with a good book.

April 6 – 19, 2013 33www.SanTanSun.com Youthparent Pamela LaBate and includes sixth-graders Colin Breault, Eric Babcock, Jake Bonar, Elizabeth LaBate, Rachel Barrett and Trent Dawe.

—Diane Wells

Tarwater TorosSchool Cents – The School Cents

program ends April 15. Families are encouraged to keep collecting receipts and turn them in to the school office or guest services at Chandler Fashion Center. PTO thanks all participants for their support.

—Robyn Kelly

CTa-Goodman GatorsCalendarApril 8: Flag ceremony presented by

sixth grade, 8 a.m., AmphitheaterApril 9: PTO meeting, 3:15 p.m., Media

CenterApril 12: Student Council Spirit Day—

Neon DayApril 16: “Zoner and the Drip” water

conservation assembly, kindergarten 8:30 a.m., first grade 9:30 a.m., Multipurpose Room

April 16: AIMS testing, grades 4-6; Site Council meeting, 3:15 p.m., Media Center

April 16-17: CTA-Goodman Night at Buffalo Wild Wings at Chandler Fashion Center

April 17-18: AIMS testing, grades 3-6; SAT 10 testing, grade 2

April 19: AIMS testing, grades 3-6; SAT 10 makeups, grade 2

—Kathie Butters

Knox Knightshelp wanted – Participants are

sought for the 2013-14 Knox PTO board.

Contact knoxelementarypto@gmail.com if interested.

Kudos – Congrats to Knox’s Arts Drive Creativity committee for recently

delivering Art Night fun for the whole family, complete with a student art show, hands-on activities and visual and performing artists. Thanks to the sponsors and volunteers who gave their generous support, including colorkristinscar.com, ceramic artist Toni Gledhill, Ralph’s Food Truck and Knox PTO.

Thanks due – A big thanks to parents, students and teachers for supporting the book fair and helping Knox reach its goal of purchasing Common Core books for classrooms.

Fundraising fun – Knox recycles old clothing, linens, sheets, towels and shoes in the blue textile recycling bin in the school parking lot. Box tops, juice pouches and Labels for Education are collected by classroom teachers. Target red cards and Fry’s cards can be linked to Knox to help raise funds for the school.

—Ximena Rodriguez

Sanborn SunsSave the date – Sanborn hosts its

seventh annual Dinner/Auction & Golf Tournament Sat., April 27 at Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. Cost for golf and dinner is $85 per person, or $110 for one golfer and two dinners. Dinner and auction only is $35 per person. Event details, pricing/registration and sponsorship information are available at sanborndc.golfreg.com.

—Pamela Moya

GOT MOVES: Knox second-grader Evan Sideris and fourth-grader Danny LaBaer recently earned individual trophies in the “K-6, under 600” section of the King’s Court Chess Tournament. Knox placed third at the tournament. Submitted photo

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Tyler VanKlompenberg, Susan Fleischer and Mitchell Bates won first, second and third place, respectively, in the “Language and Culture Contest” held by Sigma Delta Mu Spanish Honor Society, Beta Chapter at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Candidates researched 100 questions given to them a week prior to the event and then competed by correctly answering the questions in Spanish faster than opponents.

The 2012-13 All CUSD Girls Soccer First Team includes members Tiana Pretzer, Alyssa Lamb and Amy Fuller of Basha High; Gabriela Martinez, Jaimie Salas and Xury Deputy of Hamilton High; Brittany Swanson, Seana Saladrigas, Ansley Warner and Marisa Costagliola of Perry High; and La Maya Williams of Chandler High. Co-Offensive Players of the Year are Jazmarie Mader of Basha High and Alesondra Colbert of Chandler High; Sam Demarco of Perry High is Defensive Player of the Year. Coach of the Year is Tara Koleski of Chandler High. Honorable Mentions include Kylie Miniefield, Ashley Marx and Renee Terrell of Hamilton High; Destiny Decker, Destini Soares and Bailey Jenkins of Basha High; Alexis Roberts, Sara Hubble and Kassandra Armendariz of Chandler High; and Nicole Stevens, Kambree Meskill and Jensen Gorton of Perry High.

The 2012-13 All CUSD Girls Basketball First Team includes members Jazmyne Bartee and Jesse Ossian of Chandler High; Aliyah Dickson and Ashlee Moore of Hamilton High; and Hayley Pryor of Basha High. Player of the Year is Kyndall Adams of Hamilton High, and Jenna Odell of Perry High earned the Mike Desper Pursuing Victory with Honor Award.

Tia Ahlquist of Chandler is the recipient of a Master of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

Joshua Allen Aiken and Vamsi Krishna Varra, both of Chandler, are on the Fall 2012 Dean’s List at Washington

University in St. Louis, MO. Joshua is enrolled in the school’s College of Arts & Sciences; Vamsi is enrolled in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above in at least 12 graded units.

Adam Alonzo of Chandler, left, a member of Chandler’s Boy Scout Troop 679, will lead Scouts and volunteers in building a split rail fence at the Salt River Habitat Restoration Park in Phoenix as a final step toward his Eagle rank, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Adam has communication and learning disabilities and has been with the program for five years. His older brother, Alexander is also pictured.

Alexandra Palmatier, a senior at Chandler High, graduates in May 2013 without missing one day of school from kindergarten through high school.

Gavin Rude, a student at Leading Edge Academy’s San Tan campus, is the author of an essay voted best essay by viewers and readers of Teenink.com. Gavin’s freshman essay is titled “What is a Learner?” Teenink.com promotes and produces student literary and artistic work.

Fred Mann is the new girls’ volleyball coach at Perry High School for the 2013-14 school year. He will also work as a guidance counselor at Perry. Mann coached the Mountain Pointe boys’ and girls’ volleyball teams to a combined eight state championships.

Nicholas Groth is the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley’s candidate for the Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2013 Arizona Youth of the Year. He competes with nine other candidates from across the state for the honor. Youth of the Year promotes and celebrates service to the Club, community and family values, academic performance, moral character, life goals, poise and public speaking ability. The state winner from Arizona goes on the regional competition in July.

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