Schools and Youth News, May 20,2009

Holy Angels Celebrate Earth Day

Pictured:Winners were 8th grade student Sarah Thygerson and 2nd grader student Maddie Belling: The students and faculty of Holy Angels School celebrated Earth Day by taking the St Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor. This pledge is a commitment to examine our lifestyle and demonstrate in concrete ways our concern for God's creation and the poor, so that the poor do not unduly suffer. Care for Creation is interwoven throughout the curriculum and the commu- nity life of the school. Several years ago our students took on a civics project that resulted in adding the following to our handbook: Everyone who is a part of our school community must show respect and good stewardship of the earth by keeping the school clean and by recycling all that we are able. The County provided recycling containers for paper products, and our community has made great effort to recycle all paper products. Additionally, we have been using compostable and biodegradable cafeteria trays made from 100% bagasse (sugar cane). The school feels that small changes have big results, and one of the small changes the students in grades 4 and up made this year was to switch to mechanical pencils. The students also took part in a contest to illustrate the components of the Pledge.

Florence K-8 Principal Joins Circle Cross Ranch K-8 Team

Manuel (Manny) Hernandez, Principal of Florence K-8 school submitted his resignation Tuesday May 5, 2009. He will join the new principal, Michelle Sobkoviak, as assistant principal for the 2009- 10 school year. Hernandez has been with FUSD at Florence K-8 for the past five years as assistant principal/athletic director and for the past year as principal. "You know, after 38 years in elementary education I think some days I have seen it all, but that isn't the case. I learn something new each and every day I spend with kids," Hernandez said. He has a BA from NAU and an MA from University of Phoenix.

FUSD Student Recieves National Honors

On April 30, 2009 The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Florence High School student Hilaria T. Courtright from Queen Creek, AZ has been selected for membership. The Society recognized top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. Member- ship in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.

Tuffy Tiger Tot Center

Tuffy Tiger Tot Center, located at 250 E. Cedar St., in Globe is now accepting summer enrollment for Pre School and full Day Care. Child must be 3 year’s of age (completely potty trained), up to 7 year’s of age. Center is State Licensed and D.E.S. Certifi ed. Hour’s are 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mon.-Fri. For more information, call 928-425-7222.