Science Hall students give five flocks
In true testimony to the Christmas spirit, fourth grade Science Hall Elementary students in Leroy Barriga’s class decided that instead of receiving gifts from their teacher, they’d opt to donate the cost of five flocks of chicks to a needy family or community in a third world country through Heifer International. The charity works to help struggling people around the world become more self-reliant for food and income. Teacher Barriga says, “I’m proud of them!”
Academy students give during holidays
Academy High School students engaged with the holiday season through a pair of projects, starting by holding penny wars and bake sales to fund two families in the Angel Tree program. That group provides for children of incarcerated parents, bringing them a gift and the knowledge that he or she hasn’t been forgotten. Additionally, Academy students helped with the Hays County Sheriff’s Department Brown Santa program by sorting food and toys for the charity.
Chapa M.S. offers community store
The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” store at Chapa Middle School offers something entirely new to the district, a “store” where everything is free. Teachers from across the district and local merchants and churches have donated clothing, shoes, furniture, dishes, bedding, toys, and decorations, to name just a few items. Chapa teacher – and store organizer – Joel Johnson, says that hopes “are that the store will be utilized by community members.” No affiliation with the school is required to visit and the community is wholeheartedly invited. For more information, contact Chapa Middle School at 268-8500 and watch these pages for an upcoming feature on this novel addition to the community.
Hemphill students get chance to earn
Hemphill Elementary students reading during the December holiday as part of the Reading is Fundamental program earn the chance to win money for more books. Those who read and record 10 books on the “Curl Up” reading log and turn it in Tuesday, Jan. 4, will be eligible to win $5 to spend at the next campus book fair.
Middle School mariachi cheered
The Hays CISD Middle School All District Mariachi competed at the 2010 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio recently. More than a thousand mariachi groups attended workshops by individual members of the world-famous Mariachi Vargas. During the afternoon of the big event, parents and mariachi fans cheered 36 elementary, middle school, high school, and university groups in competition.
