Vol. 32 No.7 Published by Union Public Schools Tulsa, OK 74133

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Highsteppers Win Grand Champion Award in Texas Competition

Winter and spring proved to be very stuff and show off the latest fashions in benefited the guard's planned trip to busy for spirit squads and winter prom and formal wear." Proceeds b"ene the Winter Guard Internationa: guards as they racked up more awards, fited members to help send them to Championships in April in Dayton, conducted fund raisers and readied for state and national competitions. Ohio. try-outs for the new year. The High School Renegade Regiment Meanwhile, the spirit department began The Union Highsteppers won the Grand Winter Guards also hosted a regional hosting clinics and tryouts for the vari Champion Award at the Starmakers Big competition in March at the UMAC, ous spirit teams. For more information, "D" Extravaganza regional dance com which featured more than 25 groups please visit the Athletics section at petition held in Garland, Texas, in from throughout Oklahoma. Proceeds www.unionps.org. February. Union's Jamal Parks The 30-member team was awarded the keeps Sapulpa's Ryne highest honor of "Best of Contest" for Webster in check, win ning 18-8 in a major having the highest overall score of all decision during region the teams in the competition. The team al championships in won several awards including Excellence Ponca City. Union nar rowly lost the state in Choreography on their kick dance team title, although and Excellence in Technique, Union won the equally Showmanship and Precision. Captain impressive Dual State Championships a few Lauren Tallent also made the top 19 for weeks earlier. Both her solo performance. Parks and Seth Vernon won state titles. Parks and Vernon were also The Union Porn Squads planned to host ranked in the top-S a spring fashion show featuring design nationwide by Amateur er prom and formal wear from Wrestling News and the Facchiano's Bridal and Formal Attire in" team was ranked the 35th best in the nation March. The community was invited to in a program coached join the Porn Squads as they "strut their by Corey Clayton.

www.unionps.org. Director of Athletics Steve Dunlap makes comments as scores of Union athletes - lined up at tables ...,. I r'lhi. at the High School gymnasium - sign with various colleges and universities during a special press conference this winter. V"'

Union Public Schools 8506 E. 61ST STREET TULSA OK 74133-1926 www.unionps.org . Vol. 32 No.7 Published by Union Public Schools Tulsa, OK 74133-1926 Page 2 MMch-April,2007 ______------MMch-April,2007 Page II Child Graduate? Union Graduate Shines on American Idol It Now Takes More Than Passing instruction tests have up to thre Voted Union High School's "Most Doolittle said she dedicated student and we hope to see Grades To Graduate from High School chances to pass per calendar year. Talented" in 1995, Melinda Doolittle is has been working more of her on American Idol," Stauffer one of the favorites in the nationally-tel as a session singer In June 2006, Oklahoma lawmakers Many students will do well without any said. evised American Idol, reaching the cov and background passed one of the most significant extra help. For those who need it, Union eted top-12 in March. singer and wanted pieces of education legislation in state has tutoring, reading and math support American Idol, which airs twice a week, to sing in front of will continue to narrow the number of history. Achieving Classroom programs and an opportunity to take Doolittle, who currently lives in the microphone as contestants through Excellence, or "ACE," totally changes double academic sections rather than Tennessee, has won the hearts of the a solo artist. May, awarding the what students, starting with the class of electives to assist students. three judges - Randy Jackson, Paula winner a recording 2012 (seventh graders in 2006-2007), Abdul and even Simon Cowell, and "We are very proud contract and a chance must do to earn a high school diploma. Major Elements of ACE many are hopeful for a win for the back Union has always promoted a rigorous of Melinda at a music career. ground singer. Doolittle," Principal 1995 Instead of graduating after passing cer curriculum and high academic expecta l. All students will be enrolled in a Two years ago, tain courses, the new law requires stu tions, but it is important that parents Dave Stauffer said, remembering Checotah native College Preparatory/ Work Ready her with great fondness. "She was dents to additionally pass four "end-of and students are aware of the higher Curriculum unless parents opt Carrie Underwood instruction exams." The four must accountability these end-of-instruction an outstanding student, very hard won and has since them out. working and she loved to sing," include Algebra I and English II and two exams pose. It will take a conscious 2. Beginning with the 2006-07 school become one of the from the following: Algebra II, effort for all of us to ensure our stu Stauffer said. "She was just a very Melinda Doolittle biggest selling acts in year, all seventh grade students good student." Geometry, English ill, Biology and U.S. dents meet the challenge. Consistent shall demonstrate mastery in read 2007 country music today. History. End-of-instruction exams have student attendance, good study habits ing and mathematics, or remedia Doolittle, who also attended the been used in Oklahoma for some time, and a focus on classroom achievement tion will be offered. University of Tulsa, displayed her tal but passing them has not been required will be key to academic success. Parents 3. Passing four end-of-instruction ents in high school in a dramatic way for graduation previously. can encourage academic progress exams will be required to obtain a when she sang during the National AtNION through a stable home environment, fre Student Council Conference which In efforts to strengthen Oklahoma's high school diploma. quent communication with teachers and Union High School hosted during June I Gra~Manol1 Cdebratiol1 economy and improve educational reinforcing a positive attitude toward 1995 shortly after her graduation. opportunities, this legislation was Union's Focus Program Plans are in full swing for the annual school. We look forward to partnering Graduation Celebration. Many Union passed to ensure graduates have skills with you in Achieving Classroom Doolittle, who was active in Student for the workplace-the ability to write A new Focus Block Schedule is planned patrons and businesses have con Excellence! for Union seventh, eighth and ninth Council, was also president of Alpha tributed toward this event, but more well, read technical materials and rea Theta/ Fellowship of Christian Athletes. son mathematically. ACE is an attempt graders who have been identified as fail sponsors are always welcome. ACE: Intervention Strategies ing math and/ or English by their distric In addition to being voted "Most Contributions are tax deductible to this to ensure graduation requirements are Talented," Doolittle was also voted high, diplomas are meaningful and stu End-of-instruction tests will be adminis Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) scores 50l(c)3 organization. In place 2007-2008, class size maximum "Most Spirited" by her class and she dents are motivated to master skills tered at the end of each course. served as the school's mascot that year. Remember that your donations help needed in the 21st century. Students who fail any of the four end-of- will be 25 students and courses will be taught by some of the district's most "Melinda Doolittle was a motivated and ensure a great evening for our gradu effective teachers. High School junior Alex Verity uses a large ates, our way to congratulate them on a rolling pin to flatten a piece of clay in a job well done and keep them safe. For PreK and Kindergarten Student Roundup Begins in April ceramics class taught by teacher Lea 10 Union Seniors Named The day's four-class schedule will Holmboe. The class has a furnace to fire clay National Merit Finalists more information about volunteers, Parents may begin enrolling students Children who are at least four years old include an 85-minute block for English, creations, several of which may be seen dur contact Alicia Conner-Todd at 252- for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten on or before September l will be placed 85 minutes for math, 85 minutes for sci ing Union's annual YouthArts! Festival which 3232 or Pam Yarwood 250-2367. runs April 16-May 5 at the UMAC. The National Merit Scholarship Program, classes for the 2007-2008 school in Union's pre-kindergarten program ence/social studies (social science one a privately financed academic scholar year during the month of April. on a space-available basis. semester and lab science the next) and ship competition, has named 10 Union Enrolling on the des the fourth block split between an advi High School Roundup hours are 8 a.m. to ignated day does not High School seniors National Merit sory study skills class and an elective Art Students Finalists. 4 p.m. at the Union guarantee placement. (fine arts, computer class, etc.) with the Education Children who rest of the school. The skills class will Honored They are: Kelly Anderson, Brian Griffin, Servic e are at least five focus on important practical tasks such Brett Jones, Heather McDonald, Justin Center, years old on or Four Union High McNatt, Lydia Meador, Kevin O'Brien, 8506 E. 61 St. as tips for note-taking, test-taking, before Septem School students won Molly Ramsey, Trevor Sarratt and Parents are study habits, decision-making, etc. ber 1 will be placed David "Blake" Winden. April 3 -ClMk & BriMglen awards in the annual asked to enroll in the kindergarten on the desig For more information call the Education Scholastic Art Com April 4 - Boevers & Rosa PMks program. Students National Merit Semifinalists are selected nated day for Service Center 357-4321. petition, and one in September based on their perform April 5 - Grove & McAuliffe already attending the school site of the students ance on the PSAT/NMSQT-a test that April IO - Darnaby PreK classes do not in their resi will go on to measures verbal, math and writing dence area. April II - ]Mman need to re-enroll On the Cover national competition. for kindergarten. skills. National Merit Finalists are then April I2 - Moore chosen in February, based upon stu Lisa VanSchoyck received a gold medal The pre April I7 - Peters For more informa Volunteers from the Union varsity dents who meet additional academic kindergarten for an 8xl0 digital image she created, April IS -Andersen tion, please visit the swim team join sixth graders for requirements. Merit Scholars are chosen or PreK pro featuring an infant navigating a brick April I9 - Cedar Ridge some fun in the pool, one of many from the group of Finalists, based on Prom is not even until April 21, and High gram is a half enrollment section ath. Her piece will progress to national School students have already danced up activities sponsored by ESCAPE, a their abilities, skills and accomplish day program at www.union new program designed to provide :ompetition where it will be judged storms at Winter Ball, a senior citizens dance ps.org or call 357- ments. at Woodland Terrace Senior Living Center (8:55-11:25 activities for students after school .:1gainst entries from every high school and MORP where they dressed with charac 6150. If you are while their parents are still at work. ter. Pictured ltere are Justin Glenn and a.m. or 12:55-3: 25 p.m.) and the kinder unable to participate in the roundup, art department in the United States, art Merit scholarship awards include (See "You Need to ESCAPE" on page National Merit $2500 Scholarships and Summer McCall as John Smith and garten program is a full-day program you may enroll during summer enroll teacher Micheal Jones said. Receiving Pocahontas and David McKellips and Brenna (8:5 5 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.). 10.) ment which starts on May l. silver medals were Betsy Rankin, corporate - and college-sponsored O'Toole as "The Incredibles." CMolyn McBroom and Amanda Zurita. scholarships. March-April, 2007 ------Page 3 Page 10 ------March-April, 2007

Union Public Schools has one of the best "Union Public Schools, along with three English Language Learner program, Once a week, 13 Superintendent Dr. Burden English Language Learners programs in other districts, Oklahoma City Public meeting with administrators, teachers ~ mployees at the granted employees at the the nation, the United States Schools, Tulsa Public Schools and and observing ELL classes. Education Service Education Service Center per Department of Education said. "This is Guymon Public Schools were selected to Center used to push mission to participate in the wonderful recognition for our school be a part of the monitoring visit," "The USDE Monitoring Team which ing pencils or program, citing the importance district," said Cathy Collins, director of Collins said. "These four districts were monitors all 52 states' Language crunching numbers of mentoring young people and Federal Programs. "It is quite a pat on selected based on the number of Instruction Programs, noted during set aside their rou providing a positive role model. the back." Limited English Proficient (LEP) students their exit interview, that Union Public tine job duties to being served." Schools' English Language Learners take on an important "Union students get to meet The recognition came after a review of (ELL) Program was by far one of the best task: mentoring local schools by federal monitors with with wonderful adults; Union Union has about 1,700 LEP students programs in the nation," Collins said. young students. employees get to know our the Office of English Language compared to 4,500 in Tulsa, 10,000 in Federal officials reiterated their com Ac quisition, Title III, which is part of the great students on a personal Oklahoma City and 1,200 in Guymon. ments in another exit meeting and The employees, basis," Burden said. USDE. Federal officials were monitoring Superintendent Dr. Cathy Burden was which include secre the Oklahoma Department of During the visit to Union, federal offi presented with similar praise during a taries, accountants Pease added, "This program is Education's Bilingual Education Title III cials toured the Intermediate High and administrators, state department function later. so much fun and those kids just program. School to learn more about Union's may find themselves love having an adult's attention taking up a crayon so much your heart just goes YMCA Helps Keep Kids Fit instead. Or learning Seniors Urged to Apply for Free TCC College Scholarship out to them. I am so happy for in a new dance. Or hug Special Services secretary Linda Donelson offers encouragement to budding artist and the opportunity to be a part of Union Public Schools is encouraging TCC and provide the college with their ging a young stu Boevers student Catilin Monday after school. Donelson and 12 other employees from this fantastic program." After-School Program dent. the Education Service Center volunteer to serve as mentors on a weekly basis in con· seniors to take advantage of Tulsa ACT or SAT scores, their four-year high junction with Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor's mentoring program. Community College's Tulsa Achieves school transcripts, and their Free It's a good time to get fit say YMCA The program is part of Tulsa Mayor Scholarship which will pay up to 100 Application for Federal Student Aid and counselors who are inspiring kids after Kathy Taylor's new Mentoring to the percent of tuition and mandatory fees Tulsa Achieves applications. school in a program called Camp Catch Max program which is designed to pro Union and Community Action Project Tulsa County to for Tulsa County high school graduates, at Grove Elementary School. "Students vide young people with positive role Provide Early Head Start Services beginning with the class of 2007. During college, students must continue in the program stay after school for models. Applications are due April 30. living in Tulsa County, maintain a mini- Camp Catch and we provide transporta Union Public Schools · is working children. In addition to Union's current ~~------~~------~ mum grade tion for them to go home," Assistant On the first day of the program at with Community Action Project program, by June 2007, it is anticipat Superintendent point average Principal Kim Berns said. 1riarglen and Boevers elementary Tulsa County (CAPTC) to provide ed that Union will be able to provide Dr. Cathy of 2.0 at TCC, ,chools, several students took running Early Head Start (EHS) services for services for another 72 children, but Burden person complet e The camp, offered through the YMCA of leaps into the air to land in the arms of young children, from birth up to these families must meet income eligi ally encouraged three-fourths Tulsa, is one of about 20 Activate their new friends, and those embraces three years old, and their families. bility guidelines for acceptance. seniors to take or more of America programs in the country to have continued. Principal Sherri Fair advantage of the their college address growing obesity, chronic dis said she was not surprised to see some Federal funds were awarded to Union hopes a program similar to scholarship. classes and fill ease and the health care crisis. Each pro students literally jump into the arms of CAPTC, and Union was selected to help Parents as Teachers called Born to Learn out the FAFSA gram looks different because each is adult strangers. "Some of these stu distribute the services. Early Head would be used but family visits would "Today is an his every year. designed locally. dents are just starved for adult atten Start is a federally funded communi increase from 60 minutes per month to toric day for They do not tion." ty-based program for low-income Last year, the YMCA launched the pro 90 minutes per week with bimonthly Tulsa and have to take a families with infants and toddlers and gram at Roy Clark Elementary and socialization activities for caretaker and Oklahoma," minimum The benefits of the program go both pregnant women. Its mission is sim attracted more than 50 children, ages 9 child. Burden told sen number of ways too. Debra Pease, assistant to the ple: to promote healthy prenatal out to 11, in the after-school program. iors. This classes each director of Technology, said, "I have comes for pregnant women, enhance Under Early Head Start, announcement is semester, but always heard exercise gives you energy the development of very young At Clark's initial screenings, about one Union would expand its a gift of promise they do have and relieves stress. I was dragging children, and promote healthy third of the children had body mass services housed at school for the students to enroll every when I left my office on the way to men family functioning. EHS evolved indexes at the 85th percentile or higher, sites. Union already pro and parents in Counselor Donna Castle distributes bags from TCC fol· fall and spring tor students. But when I left Boevers' out of Head Start's long history of vides daycare and education our community lowing an assembly that was held to explain the new semester. which put them in the at-risk category Achieves Scholarship. music room with two little twin girls by providing services to infants and services for infants and tad and it provides for being overweight. About six children my side, so they could introduce me to toddlers through Parent Child were considered overweight after their at Grove and Cedar Ridge the affirmation for educators that a rig their mother, I was so hyped up and Centers, Comprehensive Child schools. Union plans to expand the pro Students who have lived in Tulsa BMls placed them in the 95th percentile. orous high school curriculum will be rel excited. I went home and cleaned Development Centers and Migrant Head gram to include the addition of two County from ninth through 12th grade The program worked to help them evant for all students since an authentic house until midnight ... only to start the Start programs. more classrooms at Rosa Parks. opportunity for college is now a reality. will have 100 percent of their tuition reduce their weight and gain an appreci and mandatory fees paid; 1Oth through next day with a smile because of those Universal, seamless, public education in ation for exercise and physical activity. hds." The program services include: quality Plans also call for building an Early Tulsa is now assured from age 4 to 12th grade, 75 percent; 11th and 12th grade, 50 percent; and 12th grade, 25 early education both in and out of the Childhood Center next to Rosa Parks, grade 14. Grove launched its program March 5 The program runs through May 17, on percent. Mandatory fees are those that home; parenting education; comprehen funded by federal dollars through and is hoping for good results. Young Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. sive health and mental health services, CAPTC, for about 100 children from The scholarship will cover up to 60 all TCC students pay and do not include adults work with second, third and Volunteer mentors, who are paid for including services to women before, birth to age three. Officials hope the hours of classes -- approximately an program-specific fees, such as fees for fourth grade students from 3:30p.m. to h eir time by Union, will meet a small during, and after pregnancy; nutrition new center would open for students in associate's degree -- over three years. certain classes. 5 p.m. By providing the students with a 1 :roup of students at school for 45 min education; and family support. the fall of 2008. 1 fun activity, educators hope students ,: ltes from 4:1 5 to 5 p.m. to read, visit Students must live in Tulsa County, Applications will be available at will choose healthier activities instead and assist with fun activities planned Currently, Union has four Parents As Lynn McClure, who was director of pro have 2.0 grade point averages or higher www.tulsacc.edu, in TCC registration of zoning out in front of televisions or by teachers (or program coordinators) Teachers educators providing home fessional development, has been named and enroll at TCC the fall semester after offices and at Union High School's video games, consuming junk food and based visitation services for Union fam director of Union's Early Head Start pro they graduate. Students must apply to College and Career Office. at the sites. The district then trans soda. ports the students home at 5 p.m. ilies from birth to three for about 145 gram. March-April, 2007 ------Page 5 Page 8 March-April, 2007

Construction Projects Continue Around the District Refurbished Computers Distributed to Clark & Boevers Students Remodeling is expected to begin soon Elementary No. 13 About 100 families for a new Union Alternative School com this May between from Clark and plex at 5656 S. 129th E. Ave. that would 81st and 91st l=r="""''"m Boevers Elementary be home to both middle school and high streets and received free com school level programs. Garnett Road and puters in February as U.S. 169. This part of a partnership The renovations, which are estimated to project is expect between Union and cost $1.8 million, are expected to be ed to be complete PC Power of Tulsa. complete in time for the beginning of by August 2008. the new school year, according to PC Power refurbished Assistant Superintendent for Support Phase I construc Union's surplus com Services jarod Mendenhall. tion on improve puter hardware from ment for Central the two elementary schools. The two , l~~1l~ii~~~~:=~~~~;~~;; UnionPark at schools then in turn Cedar Ridge third graders Samuel Gonzalez behind the and Peyton Weiss and Jarman fifth graders gave the computers Courtney Spears and Connor Tate mode/new U n i o n L------~----=== to eligible third and lab coats featuring National Geographic 6 t h / 7 t h Phase 1 construction on Central Park at Union is set to begin this August. fourth grade stu patches following an appearance by noted G r a d e photographer joel Sartore. Pictured behind dents and their fami the students is district science curriculum Center is expected to begin this fie control; Grove Elementary Roof - lies. Students were coordinator Richard Day. Sartore had visited August and finish by August $650,000- Full roof replacement; Carpet also allowed to check with High School students about his work and and Vinyl Tile Replacement- $180,000- Boevers Principal Sherri Fair, kneeling, and Assistant Principal justin the need to protect our environment. Each ele 2008. In a partnership with the Porter, far right, help distribute computer software to families to use on out computer soft New carpet in hallways and vinyl tile mentary school received 25 lab coats made Community Action Project of free computers they received. The old school computers were re(ur· ware for use on the possible by a grant through the Union Schools Tulsa County, an early child replacement in cafeterias at Andersen, bished by PC Power of Tulsa. computers. Education Foundation. hood center will be constructed Jarman and McAuliffe elementary on the campus of Rosa Parks schools; Security Cameras at the !-High Japanese Students Visit Union Hosts a Drug-Free Youth Assembly Elementary with funds provided $200,000 - 50-plus cameras at the & by CAPTC. Intermediate High School. Cedar Ridge Jarman More than 2,300 students from the Students were invited to stand up, clap, Fourteen college students from Tulsa's This summer, Support Services Support Services also plans to create a Tulsa County area converged on the sing along and dance, he said, adding city sister - Utsunomiya, Japan - visited committee for review and installation of Union Multipurpose Activity Center in that about 400 secondary student~ The Intermediate High School will have eight new class- is also planning for the follow Cedar Ridge Elementary for a day of cul rooms in time for the 2007-2008 school year. ing: 6th/7th Grade Center new security check-in systems for the March when Union Public Schools host interacted with the hundreds of elemen· tural exchange. tary-aged students to reinforce the pos district. "We would like to have a new ed its annual Drug-Free Youth and Buildings A and B - the site of the old Remodel- $900,000- Carpet classrooms itive messages they hope to project dur security check-in system in place for the Character Counts Fifth Grade Assembly. Education Service Center - will be reno and hallways, remove wall paper and The exchange students - who attend ing the morning show. vated to include eight new classrooms, a replace with tile in hallways; Stadium 2007-2008 school year," Mendenhall Tulsa Community College, went into the "We have had students coming from computer lab, administration offices Concessions Remodel - $50,000 - said. Support Services will also seek classrooms for a number of activities Union, Bixby, Berryhill, Sand Springs, "The goal of the assembly was to build and a commons area with a new kitchen Enlarge area with eight windows, air bids this summer for planned construc designed to teach American students Sapulpa and Glenpool," said Student upon some principles of effective adver and cafeteria area, Mendenhall said. conditioning, and lane dividers for traf- tion of a new above-ground fuel tank. more about the country and culture of Assistance Program Coordinator Danny tising by using music, participation and Japan, enrichment specialist Cherry Williams, "for an interactive assembly motivational signs to influence students The High School level students will be Redus explained. "The Japanese stu designed to be fun and encourage stu to make wise life choices," Williams located in these two buildings while dents played Japanese games, counted Safety Coordinator Branches Out Into Music, Acting dents to stay away from drugs." said. middle school level students will be in Japanese, created origami (sculptures housed at the original site of the Union By day, Karl Suggs, Safety Coordinator/ made out of paper), taught easy phrases Alternative School which is in a third Attendance Officer, helps keep children safe in Japanese and made bookmarks for building north of Buildings A and B. at Union Public Schools. By some nights and students with the student's name writ weekends, however, Suggs rocks out with his ten in Japanese." The renovations for an expanded alter band, Sundog, which has just released its first Meanwhile, two teachers at Jarman - native program are possible after dis full-length compact disc. trict administrative offices moved to a Jeanine Cory and Sonya Neece - new Education Service Center at 8506 E. "Sundog is the new name for our group," received word that they will soon receive a "friendship doll" from Japan to 61st Street. Suggs said. Suggs sings lead vocals and manipulates dual HR-16 digital drum enhance their studies and promote glob Union will also be tackling other renova machines. Mickey McMahan plays lead guitar al friendship, part of a custom that began in 1927. Teachers Cory and tion or construction projects. and provides back-up vocals. Gordon Ewing plays bass guitar and also provides back-up Neece plan to use the dolls which are Eight new classrooms will be added to a vocals. All three band members have been about the size of a five-year-old girl, in north section at Union Intermediate active in the music scene since the late 60s. their current studies of Japan and in High School. The second floor has Suggs sang for many groups, including work keeping with Oklahoma's Priority already been poured and major interior with Leon Russell and]. J. Cale across America Academic Student Skills (PASS) pro work has been planned for spring break. and Canada. gram. Cory said students will analyze The project is expected to be complete human characteristics of Japanese com by August. Suggs also recently tried out for the part of munities and similarities and differ the Maytag repairman for a national ad. ences between the Japanese culture, Ent~rtainer Ron Cole sings an Elvis Presley classic - one of many familiar tunes both old and new - Karl Suggs dunng the annual Drug· Free Youth and Character Counts Fifth Grade Assembly at the UMAC. Cole Pending Board approval, Union also Oklahoma culture and cultures of states who has performed for the show many times, said he has never tried drugs or touched a drop of hopes to commence construction on and countries. alcohol. Page 6 March-April, 2007 March-April, 2007 ------Page 7

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Roy Clark serenades his Moore mul wife, Barbara Clark, at tiage stu the Roy & Friends Star dents Dade Night Show at the Adair, left, UMAC. Those friends and ]ames included Mel Tillis, Moe Ngo get to Bandy, Mickey Gilley, know one of Lulu Roman, George the newly Lindsey, Roni Stoneman, hatched ]ana ]ae, Boots chicks in Randolph, Gordy Tapp their class and Justin Davis. The Elementary summer school will be held room -just concert marked Clark's at three sites this yEm. Clark and Rosa in time for 60th year in music and Parks students will attend classes at spring - as the couple's 50th wed they learn ding anniversary. Clark Elementary frcm June 4- June 28, how baby Proceeds from the con Mondays through Tmrsdays from 8:30 chicks grow cert benefited the music a.m. to 3:30 p.m. inside the program at Clark egg and Elementary School. then hatch. (Photo courtesy of the Briarglen, Boevers and Grove students Tulsa World) will attend clas:;es at Briarglen Elementary, from june 4 - June 28, Mondays through Timrsdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Andersen, Cedar Ridge, Darnaby, Rosa Parks en Jarman, McAuliffe, Moore and Peters stu richment special Enrichment specialist Jill Fitts helps second dents will attend cia sses at Cedar Ridge ist Debbie Snider grader Caleb Moore glue together a replica of helps first grader an igloo - part of an ongoing study about Elementary, from june 4 - June 28, Terry Boswell add Alaska. One of the featured subjects in the Mondays through Tlmrsdays from 8:30 numbers to deter year-long study is the Iditarod, a famous dog a.m: to 11:30 a.m., m .d from July 9 - July mine the "worth"' sled race over rough terrain. Each student of his cookie. chose a musher to correspond with and follow 26, Monda) ou~:h days from Snider - who was throughout the duration of the race. One 8:30 a.m. tc 0 a. n. named Union's musher sent booties that his dog team wears 2006-2007 so the kids would have something to share Union summer cam) will be at Moore Teacher of the with everyone else. Year - explained Elementary, from . une 4 - July 27, she had assigned Looking up to positive role models can be a Monday through Fri 1ay from 7:00 a.m. points to the col good thing - even it puts a crimp in the old to 6:00 p.m. Summ ~ r camp enrollment ors of certain neck as Briarglen fourth grader 4'4" Ali M&Ms and asked Martinez might attest standing next to 7'2" Cedar Ridge Nurse Anne Schwerdt points to a poster held by Madison ]ones is open to currently enrolled Union stu students to add Cezary Trybanski of the Tulsa 66ers. as she shares tips on good health during the school's morning broadcast. dents who have t -ompleted Kinder up those points Members of the basketball team coached and KCRE anchor Caleb Stewart looks on from behind. Schwerdt is encouraging garten through Fifth grades this school for each cookie played with a number of students (and a few students to get in shape and has even started a walking club. Between 12 and year. they had. The adults) in recent after-school clinics. 30 students meet at 8:20 a.m. each day at the school's walking track to idea was to make o... ~-..-- "jumpstart their active brains." Schwerdt said, "'Fit and Healthy Kids' is the math more fun emphasis for the state and for Union. This is one small way I can show stu for students. dents how easy and fun exercise can be." Last Day ,lf School Annmtnced Darn a by fifth grader The last day of scb ool will be Friday, L e s I i e May 25. Union Pubic Schools had to Nichols make up three scha ol days because of blows into a straw to winter weather. inflate a dis sected pig School was open ~d for class on lung held by February 19, whicu was previously teacher A a r o n scheduled as a pro'iessional develop Parsons as ment day for teac 1ers, and will be W iII i am open April 13 whi :h was previously Nowlin and Anna Beffer scheduled as a pm ent/ teacher con Peters third graders perform a colonial watch in the ference day. In ad lition, the school American dance during a play for other school sci calendar will be ex1ended by one day schoolmates as they demonstrate some of the ence lab. activities children might do in the days before Students also so that the last da' of school vvi.ll be America's independence. Students dressed in dissected pig Friday, M · colonial garb created by media specialist Kay hearts - but Leslie and put on a play she and teacher Debbie Steen put together for students and McAuliffe fourth grader Saketh Kola accepts only after Union bu.U !fee s now s into its they donned 1 parents. Students learned about the toys th~ trophy for second place during the Jenks calendar, but had 1 1 close school for the day, what they ate and their chores Wmter Open Chess Tournament. He scored gloves, gog Tulsa Zoo docent Don Myers shows off bones to ]arf!lan third gr~ders gles and lab six days because of two different win including the fact that children were respon 4.5 out of 5 in the chess round competition. Vanessa Wong, Hunter Fischer, Mikel Harvey, and Leslie Olvera dunng a sible for emptying the chamber pot! Yuck! coats. ter storms. presentation about marine mammals.

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Construction Projects Continue Around the District Refurbished Computers Distributed to Clark & Boevers Students Remodeling is expected to begin soon Elementary No. 13 About 100 families for a new Union Alternative School com this May between from Clark and plex at 5656 S. 129th E. Ave. that would 81st and 91st l=r="""''"m Boevers Elementary be home to both middle school and high streets and received free com school level programs. Garnett Road and puters in February as U.S. 169. This part of a partnership The renovations, which are estimated to project is expect between Union and cost $1.8 million, are expected to be ed to be complete PC Power of Tulsa. complete in time for the beginning of by August 2008. the new school year, according to PC Power refurbished Assistant Superintendent for Support Phase I construc Union's surplus com Services jarod Mendenhall. tion on improve puter hardware from ment for Central the two elementary schools. The two , l~~1l~ii~~~~:=~~~~;~~;; UnionPark at schools then in turn Cedar Ridge third graders Samuel Gonzalez behind the and Peyton Weiss and Jarman fifth graders gave the computers Courtney Spears and Connor Tate mode/new U n i o n L------~----=== to eligible third and lab coats featuring National Geographic 6 t h / 7 t h Phase 1 construction on Central Park at Union is set to begin this August. fourth grade stu patches following an appearance by noted G r a d e photographer joel Sartore. Pictured behind dents and their fami the students is district science curriculum Center is expected to begin this fie control; Grove Elementary Roof - lies. Students were coordinator Richard Day. Sartore had visited August and finish by August $650,000- Full roof replacement; Carpet also allowed to check with High School students about his work and and Vinyl Tile Replacement- $180,000- Boevers Principal Sherri Fair, kneeling, and Assistant Principal justin the need to protect our environment. Each ele 2008. In a partnership with the Porter, far right, help distribute computer software to families to use on out computer soft New carpet in hallways and vinyl tile mentary school received 25 lab coats made Community Action Project of free computers they received. The old school computers were re(ur· ware for use on the possible by a grant through the Union Schools Tulsa County, an early child replacement in cafeterias at Andersen, bished by PC Power of Tulsa. computers. Education Foundation. hood center will be constructed Jarman and McAuliffe elementary on the campus of Rosa Parks schools; Security Cameras at the !-High Japanese Students Visit Union Hosts a Drug-Free Youth Assembly Elementary with funds provided $200,000 - 50-plus cameras at the & by CAPTC. Intermediate High School. Cedar Ridge Jarman More than 2,300 students from the Students were invited to stand up, clap, Fourteen college students from Tulsa's This summer, Support Services Support Services also plans to create a Tulsa County area converged on the sing along and dance, he said, adding city sister - Utsunomiya, Japan - visited committee for review and installation of Union Multipurpose Activity Center in that about 400 secondary student~ The Intermediate High School will have eight new class- is also planning for the follow Cedar Ridge Elementary for a day of cul rooms in time for the 2007-2008 school year. ing: 6th/7th Grade Center new security check-in systems for the March when Union Public Schools host interacted with the hundreds of elemen· tural exchange. tary-aged students to reinforce the pos district. "We would like to have a new ed its annual Drug-Free Youth and Buildings A and B - the site of the old Remodel- $900,000- Carpet classrooms itive messages they hope to project dur security check-in system in place for the Character Counts Fifth Grade Assembly. Education Service Center - will be reno and hallways, remove wall paper and The exchange students - who attend ing the morning show. vated to include eight new classrooms, a replace with tile in hallways; Stadium 2007-2008 school year," Mendenhall Tulsa Community College, went into the "We have had students coming from computer lab, administration offices Concessions Remodel - $50,000 - said. Support Services will also seek classrooms for a number of activities Union, Bixby, Berryhill, Sand Springs, "The goal of the assembly was to build and a commons area with a new kitchen Enlarge area with eight windows, air bids this summer for planned construc designed to teach American students Sapulpa and Glenpool," said Student upon some principles of effective adver and cafeteria area, Mendenhall said. conditioning, and lane dividers for traf- tion of a new above-ground fuel tank. more about the country and culture of Assistance Program Coordinator Danny tising by using music, participation and Japan, enrichment specialist Cherry Williams, "for an interactive assembly motivational signs to influence students The High School level students will be Redus explained. "The Japanese stu designed to be fun and encourage stu to make wise life choices," Williams located in these two buildings while dents played Japanese games, counted Safety Coordinator Branches Out Into Music, Acting dents to stay away from drugs." said. middle school level students will be in Japanese, created origami (sculptures housed at the original site of the Union By day, Karl Suggs, Safety Coordinator/ made out of paper), taught easy phrases Alternative School which is in a third Attendance Officer, helps keep children safe in Japanese and made bookmarks for building north of Buildings A and B. at Union Public Schools. By some nights and students with the student's name writ weekends, however, Suggs rocks out with his ten in Japanese." The renovations for an expanded alter band, Sundog, which has just released its first Meanwhile, two teachers at Jarman - native program are possible after dis full-length compact disc. trict administrative offices moved to a Jeanine Cory and Sonya Neece - new Education Service Center at 8506 E. "Sundog is the new name for our group," received word that they will soon receive a "friendship doll" from Japan to 61st Street. Suggs said. Suggs sings lead vocals and manipulates dual HR-16 digital drum enhance their studies and promote glob Union will also be tackling other renova machines. Mickey McMahan plays lead guitar al friendship, part of a custom that began in 1927. Teachers Cory and tion or construction projects. and provides back-up vocals. Gordon Ewing plays bass guitar and also provides back-up Neece plan to use the dolls which are Eight new classrooms will be added to a vocals. All three band members have been about the size of a five-year-old girl, in north section at Union Intermediate active in the music scene since the late 60s. their current studies of Japan and in High School. The second floor has Suggs sang for many groups, including work keeping with Oklahoma's Priority already been poured and major interior with Leon Russell and]. J. Cale across America Academic Student Skills (PASS) pro work has been planned for spring break. and Canada. gram. Cory said students will analyze The project is expected to be complete human characteristics of Japanese com by August. Suggs also recently tried out for the part of munities and similarities and differ the Maytag repairman for a national ad. ences between the Japanese culture, Ent~rtainer Ron Cole sings an Elvis Presley classic - one of many familiar tunes both old and new - Karl Suggs dunng the annual Drug· Free Youth and Character Counts Fifth Grade Assembly at the UMAC. Cole Pending Board approval, Union also Oklahoma culture and cultures of states who has performed for the show many times, said he has never tried drugs or touched a drop of hopes to commence construction on and countries. alcohol. Page4 ______March-April,2007 March-April, 2007 ------Page 9 Union Praised for English Language Learner Programs New Mentoring Program Provides Role Models

Union Employees You Need to ESCAPE! Student Achievement Testing is Important Support United Way The newly-launched ESCAPE program at ties from cooking to photography dur the Union 6th/7th Grade Center is still ing designated times on Tuesdays anc Thursdays. However, before the stu· by Cathy Burden, Ph.D., Superintendent Union has raised $144,041 for the looking for volunteers who can serve as mentors for students after school. dents participate in the activities, they United Way campaign, announced visit with an adult for about 20 minutes, Cathy Collins, Union's campaign chair ESCAPE, which stands for Engaged in conversations about the day Dear Friends, woman. The amount is much higher sharing Students Caught Actively Participating than last year when Union collected and activities they might like to do. Over in Education, launched in January, and The look of spring has come early this Across the state and in Union, pass $138,000. "The number of key club time, it is hoped the mentor, who serves year with trees and flowers in full rates have been low, particularly in members- employees who pledge $500 has attracted many sixth graders who as the "family leader" and the students bloom. Spring Break is now behind us Algebra I. It will be critical for students, or more - is also up," Collins said, not get to participate in a number of activi- will develop a positive relationship. and we are headed quickly toward the parents and teachers to realize the new ing Union now has 80 key club mem If you would like to donate your time as end of the school year. But before any requirements for graduation make test bers. one gets too excited about summer, taking much more serious. New reme People to People a volunteer or learn more about the pro remember that spring is a very impor diation and developmental programs to The United Way supports a number of Organization Selects gram, please contact Assistant Principal tant time for the serious matter of stu help students be successful will be agencies from Family and Children Two Union Students Gena Taylor at 459-2730 or by e-mail at dent achievement testing. offered at Union but nothing will take Services to The Salvation Army, many of [email protected]. Taylor said the place of conscientious, focused which help community members and Andersen fifth grader Audrey Pelve has she would also welcome opportunities Within the next month, students at attention to daily academic achievement students living within the Union district. been accepted into the People to People to speak to local civic organizations. almost all grade levels will be demon in the classroom. It will now be more "The United Way supports a lot of good World Leadership Forum, while 8th strating what they have learned important than ever for students to stay programs in our community, and Union grader Shelby Wellner was selected by Ross Ford Elected throughout the year on state-mandated in one school district so their instruc is always there to support the United People to People to take a tour of west tests. Writing, reading, mathematics tion is not interrupted, attend school Way," Collins said. ern Europe. to Board of Education and end-of-instruction tests at the sec every day, and dedicate themselves aca ondary level will be administered to pro demically. Although they are just freshmen, Kelsey Pelve will join a select group of students Ross Ford was elected to the Board of Griswold and Alex Enterline shined as the Education for a five-year term, repre vide some accountability regarding stu Junior Achievement leads in the recent High School musical Annie. in Washington, D.C., October 15-21, dent progress as well as teacher and This spring is a good time to start tak Partners with Union Drama instructors wanted to showcase 2007, to earn high school credit while senting Zone 2, during a run-off election school effectiveness. ing testing very seriously. Proper rest, Griswold's singing ability in Annie before she studying leadership and exploring some against Guy Fortney on April 3. Ford nutrition, motivation and preparation Junior Achievement (JA) of Eastern grew too old to play the part. In the end, the of the United States' most prominent received 53 percent of the vote. Both The big change in individual student production was a showcase for the Fine Arts are the keys to performing at one's best. Oklahoma is a strong partner with the departments at the I-High and High School. monuments and institutions. candidates generated a lot of patron accountability through testing is coming Union school district and provides pro interest in the election resulting in a for the current seventh graders - the Patrons Show Support For grams that teach students about the Wellner was selected to go on a trip this voter turnout of more than 800 patrons Class of 2012. This class of students community, jobs, money and much year to western Europe with People to and all that follow will be required to Bonds Once Again more! This year nearly 3,000 Union ' People student ambassadors after a I'd like the community to please join mt pass four out of seven end-of-instruc students grades K-12 will participate in selection process set up by the organi in welcoming Ross Ford to the Union tion tests to graduate from high school. Patrons of Union Public Schools once Junior Achievement's traditional pro zation. He is one of 38 Tulsa area stu Board of Education," Superintendent Dr. again showed their support for students Cathy Burden said. "Mr. Ford has been Those tests will be required in Algebra I, grams, and 100% of our 5th graders are Secondary Summer dents taking the trip but the only one English II while two others can be select - in this case overwhelmingly - when participating in JA's Exchange City pro from Union. involved in district committees and ed from Biology I, Algebra II, Geometry, almost 79 percent of Union school dis gram. Enrichment Programs activities for many years and is a wel English III and US History. The legisla trict voters approved a $17-rnillion To Be Offered come addition to our board." tion that has mandated this level of bond February 13 to help fund the con JA's traditional programs are provided Students Win Essay Contest Ford is a 22 -year veteran of the Tulsa accountability is called ACE: Achieving struction of a new elementary school, by the generosity of 1.28 volunteers that This summer the district will be offering Several students at the 8th Grade Classroom Excellence and was passed the remodeling of several others and have donated their time and are sharing an optional Summer Enrichment Police Department, currently serving Center won cash awards in an essay con with the Special Operations Division. He by the legislature in june of 2006. new computers. their experience with our students. JA Program for currently enrolled 6th, 7th test about freedom sponsored by the Demonstrating mastery on four tests volunteers represent local businesses, and 8th grade students. Classes are fee has been active in the PTA, Union Youth ''I'm so pleased that even though it was National Heritage Essay Program and Football Association, Union Girls' will now add to higher graduation school PTAs and retirees from within based and will be held at the Union the Southside Sertoma Club. The topic requirements and will be required for a bitterly cold weather, we had a good the community. For a complete list please Eighth Grade Center. Parents must pro Softball, Union Baseball and served on voter turnout and they were so positive of the essay was "When is freedom Union's Long-Range Planning high school diploma. Currently, all stu visit our website www.unionps.org. vide transportation. worth fighting for?" dents - including those on Individual in their support of the direction that the Committee. He has two children, one a Educational Plan or who are English district is going," said Superintendent All programs K-12 provide interactive Class descriptions and enrollment infor Shelby Stillwell won first place and Union graduate and one currently learning opportunities for students. Language Learners - must meet this Cathy Burden. mation will be distributed to students in $100; Mark Street won second place enrolled. ,...... ------::------junior Achievement is cur same standard to qualify for a high April. Students will be able to choose a~d $75; and --~~.--=~------rently in need of additional Mouths agape and school diploma. from a variety of class offerings that will Leah Gray won volunteers for the Inter eyes wide open, sev· include not only skills review but also third place and enth graders watch Previous experience with the state end mediate High School and theme-based enrichment activities. The - very closely - as a will need volunteers for $50. Ashley of-instruction tests is cause for alarm. summer enrichment program is the per leashed caiman other schools during the Autrey, Nathan crawls across the fect time for students to expand their 2007-2008 school year. Banker and carpet at the multi· the Communicator horizons or try something new. Led by purpose room of The program requires 5-8 Daniel Dickie enthusiastic teachers, students are the Sixth/ Seventh The Communicator (USPS 097 430) is published bi· classroom visits of approxi each received Grade Center. The monthly with extra issues in October and january by encouraged to challenge themselves mately 45 minutes each. JA honorable men reptile along with a Union Public Schools, 8506 E. 61st Street, Tulsa, OK while experiencing the joy of learning. tions and $25. All real anaconda, gar· 74133·1926. It is issued to patrons of the Union Public provides volunteers orienta nered lots of School District free of charge. Dr. Cathy Burden is tion and all necessary mate of the students tion during a recen· Superintendent of Schools. Gretchen Haas:Bethell IS For questions or more information, Communications Executive D1rector/Ed1tor. The rials. If you are interested, were from the ~;:::;::=::::'!!< J.,IM~::-: -"'i"!~r.l visit from Roviny Communicator staff includes janie Froman, Beverly please contact Susan Crowder, Director Reptiles, Inc., a non· please contact Erica Irvine at same class Thummel and Mike Yore. Periodicals postage paid at of Educational Programs, at 3 57-6030 or taught by govern profit education Tulsa, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to [email protected] or 663- rescue and removal The Communicator, 8506 E. 61st Street, Tulsa, OK Students scan lists of stocks to purchase and sell during the 4th you may visit our website at ment teacher program. 74133·1926, or call 357·6015. annual junior Achivement Investor Challenge. 2158 or visit tulsa.ja.org. www.unionps.org. linda Kincaid. Page 2 MMch-April,2007 ______------MMch-April,2007 Page II Child Graduate? Union Graduate Shines on American Idol It Now Takes More Than Passing instruction tests have up to thre Voted Union High School's "Most Doolittle said she dedicated student and we hope to see Grades To Graduate from High School chances to pass per calendar year. Talented" in 1995, Melinda Doolittle is has been working more of her on American Idol," Stauffer one of the favorites in the nationally-tel as a session singer In June 2006, Oklahoma lawmakers Many students will do well without any said. evised American Idol, reaching the cov and background passed one of the most significant extra help. For those who need it, Union eted top-12 in March. singer and wanted pieces of education legislation in state has tutoring, reading and math support American Idol, which airs twice a week, to sing in front of will continue to narrow the number of history. Achieving Classroom programs and an opportunity to take Doolittle, who currently lives in the microphone as contestants through Excellence, or "ACE," totally changes double academic sections rather than Tennessee, has won the hearts of the a solo artist. May, awarding the what students, starting with the class of electives to assist students. three judges - Randy Jackson, Paula winner a recording 2012 (seventh graders in 2006-2007), Abdul and even Simon Cowell, and "We are very proud contract and a chance must do to earn a high school diploma. Major Elements of ACE many are hopeful for a win for the back Union has always promoted a rigorous of Melinda at a music career. ground singer. Doolittle," Principal 1995 Instead of graduating after passing cer curriculum and high academic expecta l. All students will be enrolled in a Two years ago, tain courses, the new law requires stu tions, but it is important that parents Dave Stauffer said, remembering Checotah native College Preparatory/ Work Ready her with great fondness. "She was dents to additionally pass four "end-of and students are aware of the higher Curriculum unless parents opt Carrie Underwood instruction exams." The four must accountability these end-of-instruction an outstanding student, very hard won and has since them out. working and she loved to sing," include Algebra I and English II and two exams pose. It will take a conscious 2. Beginning with the 2006-07 school become one of the from the following: Algebra II, effort for all of us to ensure our stu Stauffer said. "She was just a very Melinda Doolittle biggest selling acts in year, all seventh grade students good student." Geometry, English ill, Biology and U.S. dents meet the challenge. Consistent shall demonstrate mastery in read 2007 country music today. History. End-of-instruction exams have student attendance, good study habits ing and mathematics, or remedia Doolittle, who also attended the been used in Oklahoma for some time, and a focus on classroom achievement tion will be offered. University of Tulsa, displayed her tal but passing them has not been required will be key to academic success. Parents 3. Passing four end-of-instruction ents in high school in a dramatic way for graduation previously. can encourage academic progress exams will be required to obtain a when she sang during the National AtNION through a stable home environment, fre Student Council Conference which In efforts to strengthen Oklahoma's high school diploma. quent communication with teachers and Union High School hosted during June I Gra~Manol1 Cdebratiol1 economy and improve educational reinforcing a positive attitude toward 1995 shortly after her graduation. opportunities, this legislation was Union's Focus Program Plans are in full swing for the annual school. We look forward to partnering Graduation Celebration. Many Union passed to ensure graduates have skills with you in Achieving Classroom Doolittle, who was active in Student for the workplace-the ability to write A new Focus Block Schedule is planned patrons and businesses have con Excellence! for Union seventh, eighth and ninth Council, was also president of Alpha tributed toward this event, but more well, read technical materials and rea Theta/ Fellowship of Christian Athletes. son mathematically. ACE is an attempt graders who have been identified as fail sponsors are always welcome. ACE: Intervention Strategies ing math and/ or English by their distric In addition to being voted "Most Contributions are tax deductible to this to ensure graduation requirements are Talented," Doolittle was also voted high, diplomas are meaningful and stu End-of-instruction tests will be adminis Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) scores 50l(c)3 organization. In place 2007-2008, class size maximum "Most Spirited" by her class and she dents are motivated to master skills tered at the end of each course. served as the school's mascot that year. Remember that your donations help needed in the 21st century. Students who fail any of the four end-of- will be 25 students and courses will be taught by some of the district's most "Melinda Doolittle was a motivated and ensure a great evening for our gradu effective teachers. High School junior Alex Verity uses a large ates, our way to congratulate them on a rolling pin to flatten a piece of clay in a job well done and keep them safe. For PreK and Kindergarten Student Roundup Begins in April ceramics class taught by teacher Lea 10 Union Seniors Named The day's four-class schedule will Holmboe. The class has a furnace to fire clay National Merit Finalists more information about volunteers, Parents may begin enrolling students Children who are at least four years old include an 85-minute block for English, creations, several of which may be seen dur contact Alicia Conner-Todd at 252- for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten on or before September l will be placed 85 minutes for math, 85 minutes for sci ing Union's annual YouthArts! Festival which 3232 or Pam Yarwood 250-2367. runs April 16-May 5 at the UMAC. The National Merit Scholarship Program, classes for the 2007-2008 school in Union's pre-kindergarten program ence/social studies (social science one a privately financed academic scholar year during the month of April. on a space-available basis. semester and lab science the next) and ship competition, has named 10 Union Enrolling on the des the fourth block split between an advi High School Roundup hours are 8 a.m. to ignated day does not High School seniors National Merit sory study skills class and an elective Art Students Finalists. 4 p.m. at the Union guarantee placement. (fine arts, computer class, etc.) with the Education Children who rest of the school. The skills class will Honored They are: Kelly Anderson, Brian Griffin, Servic e are at least five focus on important practical tasks such Brett Jones, Heather McDonald, Justin Center, years old on or Four Union High McNatt, Lydia Meador, Kevin O'Brien, 8506 E. 61 St. as tips for note-taking, test-taking, before Septem School students won Molly Ramsey, Trevor Sarratt and Parents are study habits, decision-making, etc. ber 1 will be placed David "Blake" Winden. April 3 -ClMk & BriMglen awards in the annual asked to enroll in the kindergarten on the desig For more information call the Education Scholastic Art Com April 4 - Boevers & Rosa PMks program. Students National Merit Semifinalists are selected nated day for Service Center 357-4321. petition, and one in September based on their perform April 5 - Grove & McAuliffe already attending the school site of the students ance on the PSAT/NMSQT-a test that April IO - Darnaby PreK classes do not in their resi will go on to measures verbal, math and writing dence area. April II - ]Mman need to re-enroll On the Cover national competition. for kindergarten. skills. National Merit Finalists are then April I2 - Moore chosen in February, based upon stu Lisa VanSchoyck received a gold medal The pre April I7 - Peters For more informa Volunteers from the Union varsity dents who meet additional academic kindergarten for an 8xl0 digital image she created, April IS -Andersen tion, please visit the swim team join sixth graders for requirements. Merit Scholars are chosen or PreK pro featuring an infant navigating a brick April I9 - Cedar Ridge some fun in the pool, one of many from the group of Finalists, based on Prom is not even until April 21, and High gram is a half enrollment section ath. Her piece will progress to national School students have already danced up activities sponsored by ESCAPE, a their abilities, skills and accomplish day program at www.union new program designed to provide :ompetition where it will be judged storms at Winter Ball, a senior citizens dance ps.org or call 357- ments. at Woodland Terrace Senior Living Center (8:55-11:25 activities for students after school .:1gainst entries from every high school and MORP where they dressed with charac 6150. If you are while their parents are still at work. ter. Pictured ltere are Justin Glenn and a.m. or 12:55-3: 25 p.m.) and the kinder unable to participate in the roundup, art department in the United States, art Merit scholarship awards include (See "You Need to ESCAPE" on page National Merit $2500 Scholarships and Summer McCall as John Smith and garten program is a full-day program you may enroll during summer enroll teacher Micheal Jones said. Receiving Pocahontas and David McKellips and Brenna (8:5 5 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.). 10.) ment which starts on May l. silver medals were Betsy Rankin, corporate - and college-sponsored O'Toole as "The Incredibles." CMolyn McBroom and Amanda Zurita. scholarships. Page 12 ------March-April, 2007

Highsteppers Win Grand Champion Award in Texas Competition

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