STSN; 09-19-15: Youth

BASIS junior devotes summer to scientific research

BY ALISON STANTON

For many high school students, summer vacation means hanging out with friends by the pool, walking around the mall or taking in a movie.

Sixteen-year-old Isaac Mordukhovich eschewed the typical teenage hangs and found a way to pursue his passion for medicine and science.

Following family tradition, the BASIS Chandler junior visited his grandparents in Michigan for the summer. Isaac spent the first half of his summer interning at Glacier Hills Senior Living Community in Ann Arbor. For the last part of his break, Isaac volunteered at the University of Michigan.

While interning at Glacier Hills, Isaac worked about three hours a day doing a variety of jobs, including helping to set up activities, speaking with patients, playing music on the piano for the residents, walking with them and taking residents where they needed to go.

“I also used my experiences at the various volunteer stations that I worked at to update the volunteer position descriptions,” Isaac said.

“I also made a flier promoting MindCrowd, a Web-based memory study researching Alzheimer’s disease, for Glacier Hills. The flier was then posted on their bulletin boards to spread awareness.”

Isaac said a lot of the work he did at Glacier Hills was similar to the tasks he does when he volunteers in Arizona at

Hospice of the Valley.

While working as an unpaid research assistant at U-M, he spent seven hours a day in the Barmada Lab in the university’s neurology department.

Isaac said he did many interesting tasks at the Barmada Lab, including analyzing the survival data of rats’ cortical motor neurons and a gene that is suspected to have a hand in ALS.

“I analyzed data of the tiny neurons to identify their times of death, and my work also made use of genes that coded for GFP, nRFP and CFP, which are proteins that each fluoresce in a different color,” he said.

Isaac’s mom, Regina Shnayderman, said her son’s volunteer work not only gives him the satisfaction of knowing he is helping others, but will also help him grow into a more responsible and appreciative adult.

“Isaac has shown an interest in helping others from a very young age, but I do not think that his kindness and compassion are entirely innate qualities,” Shnayderman said.

She said Isaac was inspired by his grandparents. When her parents immigrated to the United States, volunteers helped them learn their new language of English.

“My parents greatly appreciate the assistance they received from the local volunteering organizations during their first years in the United States, and it was probably my parents’ positive remarks

and their respect toward volunteers that triggered Isaac’s interest toward volunteering,” she said.

“Isaac did a good job in both his internship and his unpaid research

assistant position, and I am very proud of him.”

Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com.

Bahama Buck’s to host fundraiser for teen with leukemia

BY MANDY LOADER

Bahama Buck’s in Chandler is hosting a fundraiser in conjunction with its oneyear anniversary celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event, open to the public, will raise funds to support 18-year-old Payte Brown in his battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).

“We personally know a family in need,” said Colleen Bennett, who coowns the store with her husband, Allan. “So when we decided to do a fundraiser, we knew that this was the right cause.”

The Bennetts met Payte and his family through their daughter, who played soccer with Payte’s younger sister. The families grew close over the years. Since Payte was diagnosed with ALL in July, finding ways to contribute to Payte’s cause has become a primary goal for the Bahama Buck’s owners.

Payte was admitted to the hospital earlier this month, and will spend the next few weeks undergoing a stretch of intense chemotherapy treatments. Furthermore, he will need a bone marrow transplant and is waiting for a match.

“There are a lot of people, kids and adults alike, who need a bone marrow transplant,” Colleen said. “Unfortunately, there aren’t as many donors.”

The company’s goal is to raise $1,500 through donations to help Payte and his family with the high cost of his treatments. Overall, the Brown family is making efforts to raise $15,000 through

Payte’s GoFundMe profile, a personal fundraising website. Payte and his parents also keep his friends and family informed about his journey on a special Facebook page, “P8 Owns All.”

The Bahama Buck’s in Chandler will hold wristband and T-shirt sales, and will distribute buy-one, get-one free coupons. In addition, on the day of the anniversary event, the store will donate 20 percent of each customer’s check as well as tip jar funds to Payte.

The event will feature a variety of activities for the whole family, including a snowball-throwing contest, face painting, balloon artists and a sample table.

About Payte

Payte was diagnosed with ALL in 2010 at 12 years old. He spent three and a half years in treatment and remission. Throughout that time, he stayed optimistic and determined to beat cancer.

Payte remained actively involved in his favorite activities, which included showcasing his livestock animals at local fairs, and participating in 4-H and Future Farmers of America clubs.

Recently, Payte graduated from Basha High School in Chandler. He looked forward to attending University of Wyoming to study agriculture in fall 2015. Earlier this summer, one week before his planned move to Wyoming, Payte once again tested positive for ALL. He remains determined to beat cancer a second time.

For more information about the Chandler Bahama Buck’s anniversary event and fundraiser for Payte Brown, call (480) 219-5899 or visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ BBAZ1114. To read more details about Payte’s story, or to donate to his cause, visit his GoFundMe profile at www. gofundme.com/6p2amdzc8. The store is located at 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 23, Chandler.

Mandy Loader is a freelancer with the SanTan Sun News. She can be reached at news@santansun.com.

Girls’ fast-pitch tourney scheduled

A girl’s fast-pitch softball tournament is being held by the Chandler Recreation Division Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Snedigar Sports Complex, 4500 S. Basha Rd.

Teams in age groups 10 and younger, 12 and younger, 14 and younger, 16 and younger and 18 and younger will compete in a guaranteed three-game format during pool play, followed by a single-seeded elimination tournament on Sunday, Sept. 27. First- and second-place tournament winners will receive prizes.

The entry deadline is Friday, Sept. 18, and entry fees are $350 for Chandler resident teams and $475 for nonresident teams. Residency is based on the address of the team manager.

Teams can register online at www. chandleraz.gov/registration using registration code 1SN272, or in person at the following locations:

• Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave.

• Snedigar Recreation Center, 4500 S. Basha Rd.

• Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Rd.

• Environmental Education Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.

Registration forms and fees also can be dropped off at or mailed to the Snedigar Recreation Center, ATTN: Chandler Classic Softball Tournament, 502 P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Checks should be made payable to the City of Chandler.

For more information, call (480) 782-2704.

Junior Chuck Wagon Cook-Off invites youth to show their culinary skills

Chandler’s sixth annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off is a family-friendly culinary competition and living history event on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will feature a special cookoff open to a few adventurous and creative 10- to 15-year-old Valley youth on Saturday, Nov. 7. The festivities are held at Tumbleweed Ranch, near the southeast corner of Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd. Admission is free.

For the Junior Chuck Wagon CookOff each youth participant is assigned to one of the authentic 1880s chuck wagon teams whose members will provide guidance for cooking cobbler in a Dutch oven over a wood fire. No cooking experience is required to enter the Junior Cook-Off, and while parental cooking help is not allowed, their enthusiastic support is welcome.

Laurie Brimhall’s 14-year-old son, Harrison, competed the last two years in the Junior Cook-Off, and they both loved the experience.

“It was like taking a walk back in time, seeing the authentic wagons and the history they represented,” she said. “We learned more about the Old West and our American past. It’s nice to see our Western heritage being preserved.”

All youth participants receive the same basic peach cobbler recipe and the necessary ingredients upon arrival. The young cooks are encouraged to add their own 1880s era spices and/or sweeteners to personalize the recipe. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. and the

cobblers must be delivered to the judging station at 2:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three peach cobblers, and the winners will be announced at 4 p.m.

Harrison enjoyed the experience so much in 2013 that he participated again in 2014, and influenced his younger sister and a cousin to compete. He also won first place.

“It was a fun day and I’m excited to do it again,” Harrison said. “The best thing was meeting Musselshell Wagon, (a chuck wagon team from Montana.) They were friendly, helpful, and taught me more about cooking in a Dutch oven.”

Families sought by nonprofit to host foreign exchange students

ASSE International Student Exchange Program, in cooperation with community high schools, is looking for local families to host exchange students between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

There is no fee to register for the Junior Cook-Off, and the deadline to submit an entry form is Friday, Sept. 25. Participants will be chosen on a firstcome, first-served basis and notified by Oct. 9. Interested participants can contact the competition coordinator

Melissa Jimro, at (480) 874-7591, or at melissa@icanaz.org. For complete rules and a registration form, visit www. chandleraz.gov/chuckwagon.

The Chandler Chuck Wagon CookOff is presented by the Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch and Biscuitflats Chuck Wagon. For more information, call (480) 782-2751.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality and host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in the community, call (800) 7332773 or visit www.host.asse.com to begin the host family application.

Arizona schools invited to register for poetry program

The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites Arizona high schools to participate in the 2015-2016 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, a free national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Poetry Out Loud encourages youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance while mastering public speaking skills, building self-confidence and learning about literary heritage.

Participating teachers receive free multimedia curriculum materials—a poetry anthology, audio guide, teacher’s guide, posters and comprehensive website, www.poetryoutloud.org, all which are aligned to national standards— augmenting their regular poetry curriculum with poetry recitation and a classroom level competition. Schoollevel recitation champions compete to advance to the regional, state and then national levels.

A total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends is awarded annually at the national finals.

More than 11,000 Arizona students and 47 schools in communities throughout the state participated in Poetry Out Loud in 2014.

The Arizona Commission on the Arts partners with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, as well as regional and local organizations, to administer the Poetry Out Loud program in Arizona.

Arizona schools wishing to participate in the 2015-2016 Poetry Out Loud program are invited to visit www.azarts. gov/pol and complete a short online registration form. Online registration will be open until Oct. 30. Once registered, schools should contact their region’s partner to learn more about the many resources and opportunities available to them. Contact information for the regional partners can be found under the “Resources for Teachers” section of www. azarts.gov/pol.

For more information, email the Arizona Commission on the arts at info@ azarts.gov.

ACEE names 2015 Economic Education Teacher of the Year

The Arizona Council on Economic Education named Karen Self its 2015 Economic Education Teacher of the Year. Self teaches economics and algebra and is the girl’s varsity basketball coach at Seton Catholic Prep, where she has taught and coached for 23 years.

Self will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Council for Economic Education’s 54th annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 10, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The conference is a nationwide meeting of kindergarten through 12th grade educators and local council affiliates from across the country.

Self will also receive a $200 cash award, certificate and complimentary admissions for her and a guest to attend the Invest in Arizona’s Future gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Marriott Buttes Resort in Tempe.

“Karen Self is an exemplary educator both in the classroom and on the court,” said Seton Principal Patricia Collins. “We are delighted the Arizona Council on Economic Education recognized Karen as their teacher of the year. She has dedicated her career to teaching, coaching and mentoring students here at Seton. Karen Self truly makes a difference

in our students’ lives, preparing them for the future.”

Self has won nearly 600 games and brought home seven state titles as the girl’s varsity basketball coach. The latest was the 2014 Division II Girls State Championship. In 2008, she was awarded the Spirit of Cotton Award, which recognizes a high school basketball coach who consistently demonstrates the best qualities of a coach, educator, mentor and community leader. Self attended ASU where she was a basketball all-star.

MasterChef Junior Edition offered at Chabad Center

At Kids in the Kitchen, children in grades first through sixth will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves, cook, bake and decorate food and take home their own handmade creations. They also have the opportunity to create their own cookbooks filled with delicious recipes.

This year’s new Kids in the Kitchen MasterChef Junior Edition will incorporate lessons from renowned chefs and caterers in the Valley. The first episode will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Each child is asked to bring their creativity, an appetite and a sack lunch. It is $12 to participate. For more information and to RSVP, email Chasha and Gitty at youth@ chabadcenter.com or call (480) 855-4333.

Native American students travel miles to learn about energy, technology

Students representing tribes from Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho departed Portland, Oregon, Aug. 15 to participate in the third annual Inter-tribal Energy & Tech Tour in Chandler. The InterTribal Energy & Tech Tour is the nation’s first summer camp committed to educating tomorrow’s tribal leadership on energy, technology, and partnership potential.

Students were selected by application process to participate in the nine-day tour of state-of-the-art energy and technology organizations in Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. Three students were recent attendees of the first White House Tribal Youth Gathering in Washington, hosted by Michelle Obama. Another student is a 2015 Gates Millennium Scholar.

The tour was launched in 2013 by Redbridge Inc., an 8a Certified, Native American-owned marketing services company based in Portland. The mission of Redbridge’s Energy & Tech Tour is to provide an opportunity for tribal youth to learn about state-of-the-art energy and technology projects and generate awareness for developing those resources within tribal communities, where 32.4 percent of children under 18 live in poverty and the high school graduation rates is 49.3 percent. When asked about the importance of learning about energy and tech, a 17-year-old student said, “If we as native people are able to bring these resources back to our communities, we would open new doors and create more opportunities.”

Energy highlights Shasta Caverns: Students enjoyed a field study at the Shasta Caverns and discussed how tribes are utilizing hydropower to generate revenue. Students discussed a range of examples from Warm Springs Pelton Round Project that generates 465 MWh to the scarcity of drinking water and environmental concerns facing the Navajo Nation.

Southern California Edison: SCE delivers power to 15 million people in 50,000 square miles across central, coastal and Southern California. They are also the first utility in the nation to create a Tribal Liaison position dedicated to advancing utility and tribal energy partnerships. Students were able to tour SCE’s Energy Education Center to learn

about state of the art resources that are helping consumers make energy decisions that include smarter, cleaner, and more reliable energy. In addition, SCE Tribal Liaison and NCAIED 40-under-40 award recipient, Brian McDonald gave a presentation to the students about how utilities in California are partnering with Tribes to achieve energy goals and better relationships.

Ivanpah: The world’s largest solar project served as a backdrop for students to discuss solar potential for tribes. The Ivanpah Solar Project utilizes 173,500 heliostats in the middle of the Mojave Desert to generate 377 Megawatts of power, which is enough energy to power 140,000 homes. Recent studies by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimate 14 billion MWh of solar potential exists on tribal lands. Current solar usage by tribes is mainly residential and community scale solar with only a few tribes exploring utility-scale potential. Moapa River Indian Reservation in teamed with First Solar and is projected to complete a 250MW project in Nevada which will generate millions of dollars in revenue, and provide up to 400 jobs during the construction phase.

Hoover Dam: At the Hoover Dam, students trekked across the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge that spans the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada and had a brainstorm session about the dam and hydropower potential in native communities. NREL estimates there is 7 million MWh of hydro resources on tribal lands in the US. The dam generates 4.2 billion kWh of power for California residents annually.

GRICUA: A progressive tribal-owned utility in Arizona that provides power to Chandler residents and commercial customers. Students toured the state-of-theart facility that is pursuing LEED Certification. The building incorporates rooftop solar, not for cost savings, but as an exploratory project for the tribe to gain more experience solar energy projects. The students were able to hear first-hand how the utility overcame numerous challenges to create a successful model that provides power and jobs for the Gila River Indian Community.

Technology Highlights: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The lab is what many refer to as “the smartest square mile on Earth”. Because much of

International Baccalaureate

authorizes

first CP at Chandler High

The students at Chandler High School will soon have another option from which to choose when it comes to highquality preparation for college and career readiness. The school was authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate’s newest educational program, the International Baccalaureate Careerrelated Programme, or CP.

“We want to congratulate Chandler High School on its achievement of becoming the first IB World School in Arizona to offer the Career-related Programme. We anticipate that the CP will become one of the IB’s most popular offerings because its flexibility allows schools to cater the programme to the needs, backgrounds and contexts of their students and their community,” Drew Deutsch, regional director for IB Americas said.

CP meets the needs of schools seeking

a technical or career-related studies option that combines career-related skills with a rigorous academic program to prepare students for success in a career and/or post-secondary education.

“We have been offering the IB’s flagship Diploma Programme since 1982, in fact, we were the first high school in Arizona authorized to offer the DP over 30 years ago,” said Larry Rother, principal of Chandler High School. “We are excited to bring on the CP as a way to broaden opportunities for our students who are ready to specialize in a career-related field and want the flexibility of going directly into the work force or onto university studies.”

LLNL’s mission involves national security, entry is strictly regulated. Students and chaperones were required to make special arrangements, including background checks, to gain admittance to the Laboratory. Students toured Additive Manufacturing, Bioengineering, and the world renowned National Ignition Facility (NIF) which is home to the world’s largest and highest energy laser system, a machine that appeared in a “Star Trek” movie. In addition, minority staff members shared their stories and advice on panel to inform students about how they came from similar backgrounds and through hard work and perseverance have come to work at one of the nation’s most innovative organizations. While on site, students also participated in a hands-on wind power generating exercise to gain insight on design and potential. Wind generation potential on tribal lands is estimated to be about 1,100 million MWh.

Griffith Observatory: Students were given the opportunity to view Saturn through the Observatory’s 12-in refracting telescope. More people (7.5 million) have looked through the Zeiss telescope than any telescope in human history.

SuperNap: The data center is called the World’s Leading Data Center Ecosystem. It’s the first and only colocation data center in North American to be certified Tier IV in Design and Facility by the Uptime Institute. The facility is unparalleled with 218 patents and patents pending for data center systems, designs, and related industry technologies. And, like LLNL, the award winning data center is maintained by the highest-rated mission critical operations teams and processes, including background checks and armed security escorts. Switch, the operator SuperNap recently joined Obama’s Business

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Climate Pledge. The company pledges to power its data centers with 100 percent renewable energy by building renewable energy generation facilities in Nevada. The students toured this amazing facility and came away with a new understanding of the data center and information storage world as well as how that can lead to opportunities for Tribes. Currently, broadband penetration rate across the 566 federally recognized tribes is less than 10 percent, according to a Native Public Media and New America Foundation analysis. Major broadband providers and tech organizations overlook rural tribal lands, making internet and advancements in tech more difficult for Native Americans to access.

For generations, tribes have practiced sustainability and environmental preservation. Today, with over 5 percent of the nation’s natural resources located on tribal lands, tribes have the opportunity to develop those resources to provide revenue and jobs for their communities,

and to not only provide internet access, but explore revolutionary ideas based on their sovereignty privileges. “Energy and technology savvy tribal communities are in a position to bring change to their communities. And it starts with educating tribal youth about the potential. Get them inspired and asking questions and there’s no limit to how far they can take that. The love that these students have for their culture and communities is palpable—they just rode 3,500 miles to learn what they can do to create a better future. That’s not easy. I have no doubt they’ll change the world,” said Shannon Hulbert, tour founder and president of Redbridge Inc. “And, witnessing organizations like Schneider Electric, Opus Interactive, Infomart, and more come together to support them and make this Tour happen just speaks volumes for their commitment to youth and the environment. It’s pretty cool!”

Social media accounts have been created on Twitter and Facebook to document the students’ memorable nine-day journey.

Hamilton hockey struggles for respect

BY SHANE DEGROTE

Surrounded by cacti, palm trees and the Sonoran desert, Chandler is not what you would call a “hotbed” for high school hockey.

Since the Hamilton Huskies’ hockey program was founded in 2002, the team has overcome misconceptions that follow a sport that the community has trouble adopting, and more so, understanding.

“People don’t really know what it is,” said Coach Dan Nall about hockey. “Everyone just thinks it is a big fighting match. There are no fights. We don’t have any fights.”

Matt Sandnas, an assistant coach, drilled down and said its lack of popularity is because hockey is not championed at the high school level.

“You want to build that base. If you don’t have that base, you don’t have that competition and then you have a hard time building hockey in the state,” he said.

Securing fan allegiance is tough business when your team does not have a place to call “home.” Like other Arizona High School Hockey Association teams, the Hamilton Huskies will play home and away games at several different public ice rinks. For fans and players, this creates a vigorous schedule and a struggle for practice.

It is not all gloomy, however. Assistant coach Joey Reed, a former Hamilton hockey player, said the Arizona High School Hockey Association has grown since he graduated. It has expanded to 32 teams and the sport has made strides at Hamilton, where football is king, thanks to seven state championships.

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“Two years ago people would ask, ‘We have a hockey team?’ But now a lot of people know about it,” said Brendan Nall, the coach’s son and one of the four captains on the team. “Some still don’t but we are working on it.”

Brendan and his three co-captains— Collin McHugh, Elden Brower and Tanner Castleberry—credit school announcements, assemblies and social media for raising awareness. But they don’t expect that hanging posters at the school alone will help them step out of football’s shadow. Their play on the ice will have to speak for itself, as the team seeks its first Division II title since 2012. A bigger goal for the team is reaching Division I.

“That’s our first goal,” said coach Nall. “We get to Division I, then our obvious next steps are winning states and going to nationals. We are trying to take it one step at a time, but getting to Division I would be a huge accomplishment.”

The Huskies are looking to build off of their productive season a year ago, finishing in the semifinals. The team, which is 1-0, has a tough schedule ahead. The Huskies face the Basha Bears on Sept. 20 at Chandler Ice Den, then the Pinnacle Pioneers on Sept. 26 at AZ Ice Peoria. They finish out the month playing against the Centennial Coyotes on Sept. 27 at Scottsdale Ice Den.

Shane DeGrote is a sports journalism student at ASU. He can be reached at news@santansun.com.

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NEWS

Sept. 25: First quarter ends Sept. 28 to Sept. 30: First intersession (Sept. 28 to Oct. 9)

HALEY TIGERS

Musical tigers

Under the direction of the spectacular music teacher, Mrs. Abrahamson, the choir club members are at an all-time high. Sixty-five of Haley’s finest have joined choir this year with their first public performance at the Haley Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

‘Student of the Month’

Beginning in September, one student from each classroom will be chosen as “Student of the Month.” Classroom teachers select students based on their hard work and displays of good character. As their reward, the selected students have a special lunch with the principal, Mrs. Nephew, and are served a delicious treat.

Fourth-grade scientist

Fourth graders have been hard at work classifying living things. Zooming into the building blocks of life, students discovered similarities and differences of animal and plant cells.

Fifth-grade BizTown

The JA BizTown program was created for fifth-grade students to learn about careers, personal finance and workforce readiness. The students will have an

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opportunity to practice what they learn during a daylong simulation at the BizTown location in Tempe on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Sixth-grade Perry pep rally

On Sept. 18, sixth grade Tigers visited Perry High School to be a part of a pep rally. Perry High is Haley’s sister school where most of the students will attend during their high school career. The involvement in the pep rally helps students feel comfortable and excited for their big transition.

Fall Break Intersession

Haley Tigers will be on Fall Break Intersession from Monday, Sept. 28, through Tuesday, Oct. 13.

—Stephanie Palomarez

Field trip

Kindergarteners will go on their first field trip to Stuffington Bear Factory Tuesday, Sept. 22. They will learn about a real working factory, details and information about real bears and the

STUDENT CHRONICLES

Maria E. Albrecht, a Northeastern University student majoring in nursing, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. The school is located in Boston.

Amara Cato joined the class of 2019 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York.

Brennen Pierson has been named to the Greyhound baseball roster at Eastern New Mexico University located in Portales, New Mexico.

Zariah Claiborne has been named to the Greyhound track and field roster at

history of how a “Teddy” bear got its name from Theodore Roosevelt. They will also retell the steps of how to make their very own bear. Thanks for all the tax credit donations and paid activity fees.

Second grade

On Aug. 28 Mrs. Tarwater came to speak to the second graders about the importance of service in the community. It was wonderful listening to her community involvement.

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, Oct. 16: Picture retakes Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: The fall festival, the school’s favorite autumn outing, is just around the corner. Plan to bring the family and neighborhood kids for bounce houses, games, music and a spectacular jack-olantern display.

—JoAnne Cawley

WEINBERG WRANGLERS

Grant awardees

Congratulations to our teachers Ms. Wahid and Mrs. Hoffmeyer who were awarded a grant through the Arizona Science Foundation for their STEM club.

Patriotic assembly

Weinberg Wranglers commemorated 9/11 during a patriotic assembly to honor and remember the events of the day with a flag raising and moment of silence.

School visitor

Filmmaker and author of the

children’s book, “The Day the Crayons Came Home,” Drew Daywalt visited with kindergarten through second graders on Sept. 11.

Simulated city

The fifth graders visited JA BizTown on the16th and ran a simulated city for a day. They had jobs and earned paychecks and had a great time seeing and learning how businesses are run.

PTO news

The PTO’s Costco Shop Night is Saturday, Sept. 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For every Weinberg mention and $50 spent, the school will earn a ream of paper. A teacher wish list will be given at the door. Students can participate in a Costco treasure hunt. Come and enjoy free samples in every department.

Fall break

Fall Break will be from Sept. 28 with students returning on Oct. 14, 2015. Have a fun and safe break.

—Laura

Thornburg, M.Ed., MLS

Eastern New Mexico University located in Portales, New Mexico.

Jared Fleming was named to the president’s list at Davenport University at Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jason Vizzerra was named to the dean’s list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Tori Wolter was named one of four grand prize winners and the recipient of a $500 scholarship in a national public speaking contest sponsored by the online learning company Cengage Learning.

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Apple Dumpling Café

3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 279-3879, www.

appledumplingcafe.com.

Mondays are family value night, when kids eat free with each adult meal purchase of $6.95 or more. Ice cream happy hour is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, when kids buy one ice cream or dessert and get one free.

Chompie’s

3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler (480) 398-3008

www.chompies.com

Children 10 and younger receive one free item from the kids’ meal menu with an adult meal purchase of $8 or more on Tuesdays. Dine-in only.

Copper Still Moonshine Grill

2531 S. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert (480) 656-1476

www.

CopperStillMoonshineGrill.com

Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.

Dilly’s Deli

2895 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 5, Chandler

(480) 722-0645

www.dillysdeli.com

Get one free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased at $6 or more on weekends.

El Palacio Restaurant & Cantina

2950 E. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 802-5770

www.epfamilyrestaurants.com

Kids 12 and younger eat free when adult meals are purchased on Wednesdays.

Fat Willy’s

4850 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler (480) 883-1356

www.fatwillysaz.com/chandler

From 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, dine-in and get a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased. Kids can select from the Little Leaguers menu only and must be 12 or younger.

Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta

590 N. Alma School Rd., Suite 35, Chandler (480) 812-8433, www.floridinos.net

Kids eat free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Receive one free kids’ meal per $8 adult purchase when customers dine-in only.

The Hungry Monk

Andersen Fiesta Shopping Center, 1760 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 963-8000

www.hungrymonkaz.com

Kids eat free on Mondays with every purchase of an adult entrée.

NYPD Pizza

2580 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler (480) 722-0898

www.aznypdpizza.com

Kids eat free on Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m. with the purchase of a small or medium pizza. Dine-in only.

Pittsburgh Willy’s

48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler (480) 821-3197

Every day, except Sunday breakfast, one child aged 10 and younger eats free with each paying adult, while additional kids eat for 50 percent off, when they order from the Wee Willy menu only.

Planet Sub

1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler (480) 245-6503

www.planetsub.com

Kids eat free with a paying adult on Mondays.

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School hosts annual fundraiser

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School has been providing excellence in education to the community for more than 70 years and continues to improve services and programs as part of its effort to enhance students’ future educational needs.

SMB is hosting the Eaglethon, which is the school’s largest annual fundraiser. The Eaglethon, named after their school mascot, financially supports the school and classroom technology and the school’s operating budget.

This year’s Eaglethon Fundraiser begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, and concludes on Eaglethon Day, Friday, Nov. 6. The

students will be seeking donors for their support.

At the conclusion of the fundraising period, students are awarded with a day to play in appreciation of their hard work and fundraising efforts.

All students will participate in a Fun Run, obstacle course, games and many other great activities. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available to anyone in the community. If interested in supporting the school, call (480) 9634951.

St. Mary-Basha is located at 200 W. Galveston St. in Chandler.

Social Box

1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 899-6735

www.socialboxeateries.com

Kids 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée on Mondays.

Sidelines Grill

2980 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler (480) 792-6965

www.sidelinesaz.com

Kids eat free from the kids’ menu after 4 p.m. Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.

Whiskey Rose Bar and Grill

135 W. Ocotillo Rd., Chandler (480) 895-7673

Kids eat free on Tuesdays and Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

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 kidseat-free program, email us with the restaurant name, a phone and / or email for confirmation and details.

Email information to KidsEatFree@santansun.com.