Science Hall Blood Drive coming
Science Hall Elementary School is sponsoring a blood drive, set for Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m-noon, in the school parking lot. School nurse Maria Mendoza-Rodriguez, R.N., can be contacted at 268-8502 for more local information, but early registration is recommended at www.inyourhands.org, where the sponsor code of “sciencehall” will be required. Additional information, such as who is eligible to give blood, can also be found at the site.
Chapa 5K approaching
The Fifth Annual Chapa 5K Challenge is set for Saturday, April 9, and this year’s big news is the $500 (conditional) prize to the organization with the most entries. An unconditional $250 prize is also offered. Fees are $5 for elementary students, $10 for middle and high school students, and $15 for 18 and over. Three school levels and ten age levels are offered and 1-2-3 awards will be given in each. An alternate offering, Zumba, is offered for $5. Register online at http://hayscisd.revtrak.net/. At the site, click on “Campuses and Instruction” and scroll to Chapa Middle School. For more information, contact Whitney Self at [email protected].
Hawks reading for pleasure
Reinforcing the 40 Assets goal of “Reading for Pleasure,” Hemphill Elementary librarian Lourdes Cervantes reports “Camp Read Around” was held recently, with over 100 students staying after school and reading for four hours. Campers enjoyed pizza, s’mores, and five different reading rotations, with free books for all who participated.
Tobias Dad’s Zone rolls
Word from Tobias Elementary is that over 300 dads, grandpas, uncles, and other male role models participated with students in the Tobias Dad’s Zone recently. Kicked off by the music of the William Tell Overture, adult buddies paired with younger partners “turning pieces of paper into hats, surfboards, and other wild and crazy things while dancing, then dispersed to stations that promoted family relationships, learning and fun.” Librarian Karen Kessel reports the Tobias PTA underwrote the event, which was directed by Rob Rodriguez, founder/director of Family for Life.
Live Oak Academy hosts garage sale
Live Oak Academy hosts its first-ever Community Garage Sale Saturday, April 2, from 8 a.m-1 p.m. Support is welcomed in the form of donated items for sale, purchase of a booth from which to sell ($10 fee), or by shopping the day of the sale. Donations may be dropped by the Academy at 4820 Jack Hays Trail starting Monday, March 21. To rent a booth or for more information, contact principal Julie Ruisinger at 268-8462 or Maricarmen Studnek at 716-9538 (se habla Espanol).
Soccer/drama camps at Negley
It’s that time of year when first word’s out about upcoming summer camps and two new offerings are soccer and drama camps at Negley Elementary School June 6-10. Notes on the soccer camp include mention of “games, drills, skills, scrimmages, and fun!” The drama camp highlights “improvisation, skits, reader’s theatre, prop games, and monologues.” Price for either camp is $150. For more information or to register, contact Danielle Capps at [email protected] or Beth Andrade at [email protected]. Deadline is May 1.
