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Web update – Navarrete’s new website is up and running at www.mychandlerschools.org/ Band, chorus perform – The Wrangler Chorus performs along with Perry High’s Chorus at 7
navarrete. Many teachers are using the website for their newsletters, calendars, curriculum and
p.m. Mon., Dec. 7 at the Perry High auditorium. The Weinberg Orchestra presents a concert under
more. Parents can register on the website to opt in for email updates when their child’s teacher
the direction of Jason Salamone at 6 p.m. Tue., Dec. 8 in the Multipurpose Room. The Weinberg
updates items on his or her page.
Band performs its concert at 6:30 p.m. Thu., Dec. 10 in the MPR. Fifth-graders, under the direction
Veterans Day – More than
of Deanna Kirchoff Chris, perform fi rst, playing some of their favorite songs. The sixth-grade band
follows with “Downtown Blues,” “Alpha Squadron” and more. Participation in the performance is
90 veterans were honored with a
mandatory for all band members.
schoolwide event for Veterans Day
Like an Egyptian – The sixth-grade classes of Joanne Anderson and Mark Wood transformed
which involved the whole school.
their classrooms into an ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb as a culminating activity for a unit on
Sixth-graders wrote essays and poems,
ancient Egypt. The students gave tours of the tomb, leading groups of students by fl ashlight to
fi fth-graders created a patriotic quilt,
show them examples of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, artwork, artifacts and a mummy in its
fi fth- and sixth-grade CATS students sarcophagus. While waiting their turns for the tour, visiting students completed four learning
created a fl ag out of pinwheels, fourth-
stations manned by sixth-graders who taught them about Egyptian writing, pyramids, gods and the
graders recited the Declaration of
mummifi cation process.
Independence, third-graders sang
Feasting – First-graders learning about the fi rst Thanksgiving culminated their studies with a
“American We” by Teresa Jennings, second-
Friendship Feast to which parents were invited. Students performed traditional songs for the season.
Kindergarten classes also held a Dessert Feast in honor of Thanksgiving in the Multipurpose Room.
graders recited a poem and created Uncle Sam
The students worked very hard to make costumes and table decorations for the big event. Principal
hats, fi rst-graders created a “Thank You” banner
Walters and music teacher Mrs. Huelsenbeck accompanied and led the children in Thanksgiving
out of their handprints and kindergarteners
turkey songs, after which students enjoyed several types of desserts.
made fl ags. The chorus sang to thank the
—Mark Wood, Brenda Arroyos, Andrea Huelsenbeck
country’s unsung heroes, and family members
of veterans were recognized for the sacrifi ces
Submitted photos
they have made in support of veterans. To begin
and end the ceremony, Basha High’s Air Force JROTC Honor Guard presented and retired the colors.
Family members created stars for their living veterans while a remembrance area was created for
Santan Junior High Storm
those who have passed. Book Drive – Santan’s Book Club is hosting a book drive. Drop off any gently used or new
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children’s or young adult books at the library. Any unsold books are donated to a local Chandler
Dec. 2-9: Book Fair, Media Center
charity.
Dec. 8: Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Sports banquet – Santan’s second-quarter Sports Banquet is on Mon., Dec. 14. Tickets cost $6
each. For details, contact Mrs. Bell. Also contact Mrs. Bell with any questions about signups, tryouts
—Kerry Kester
or sports physicals.
Pass for cash – Purchasing a three-month pass to Fitness Works for $20 helps raise money for
Santan’s AVID students. Half the profi t goes toward the AVID Club, enabling AVID students to visit
colleges in Arizona. Passes can be purchased in the front offi ce.
Ryan Royals
Jamba Juice – Students can quench their thirst and support Santan by purchasing a Jamba
Juice smoothie after school on Wednesdays for $3. All profi ts support the athletic department.
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Yearbook sale – Yearbooks are still on sale for $30. Pick up order forms in the offi ce.
Dec. 8: Family Food Night at Red, White and Brew, 4 p.m. to closing, Chandler Heights/Gilbert
More info – Visit Santan’s school website for a complete listing of sporting and other school
Road location
events at ww2.chandler.k12.az.us/santan-k8.
—Randi Rasmussen —Peg Newendyke
December 2009
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