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District 50 news: Chavez honored by Rotary Club

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Contributed by: District 50 on 2/19/2008

Ted Chavez, Community Outreach Coordinator for VOICES and bus driver, was awarded the Community Service Award by the Westminster 7:10 Rotary Club. Chavez was honored for his outstanding service to youth and our community. Ted is a single father of twin daughters who are often at his side sharing his commitment to community service. Ted's Community Contributions

Westminster High School Horticulture students have been making daily trips to the Colorado Convention Center this week in preparation for the 49th Annual Colorado Garden and Home Show. They've been busy building their garden, including trees, shrubs, flowers, accent pieces and planters - students have even built a deck for the display. Be sure to visit the District 50 display when you attend the Garden and Home Show February 16 - 24.

Westminster High School students with a 3.5, 3.8 or 4.0 GPA for first semester 2007-2008 received their academic awards this week, and are included in the Principals Honor Roll. Watch the Awards on D50 TV, Comcast Cable channel 54 at 9:00 A.M., 4:00, 7:00, and 8:30 P.M.

The CREATE Advisory Board met on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. CREATE members examined alternative locations for transportation, warehouse, and auxiliary services departments. By relocating these services, traffic from buses and district vehicles will be minimized, creating a safer, less congested environment along the main entrance on Raleigh Street. Additional parking spaces would also be created as required by the City of Westminster and the remaining land would provide sufficient space for the trades academy. They discussed priorities and possible plans as they continue to develop the facility master plan. The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2008.

Seven Hidden Lake High School students were selected to receive the Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award (MMCYA) at the local level. MMCYA recipients were Jordan Smaldone, Tiffany Kekumano, Ravyn Shelton, Micheal Melecio, LaToya Atler, Vanessa Lopez and Kyle Layton. Mayor Nancy McNally will recognize each of the students at the February 25th Westminster City Council Meeting with an award and brief comments about their individual accomplishments.

Students across the district are competing for the District Spelling Bee:

Twenty third through fifth grade students participated in the Berkeley Gardens Spelling Bee. First place went to Stephanie Coronado and second place to O'Rion Richardson. They will represent Berkeley Gardens in the District Spelling Bee.

Twenty-four third, fourth, and fifth graders participated in Fairview's Spelling Bee, competition was very intense and went 12 rounds. Jacey Ovalle, first place, Luisana Trillo second place, and Sophia Mendoza, third place, will participate in the District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 27, 4:00 - 7:30 PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

February 16-24
WHS Horticulture Display at the Garden and Home Show

February 19-28
District 3rd Grade Reading CSAP window. FACT: Last year District 50 administered 20,762 CSAP assessments.

February 19
WHS Selected Students perform in Northern Colorado Honor Choir in Longmont

February 20
Shaw Heights Band Festival at Westminster High - all day

February 23
Middle Schools MathCounts Chapter Competition at Rocky Top Middle School 8:00 AM -1:00 PM

LOOKING AHEAD:

The Adams County Workforce and Business Center is hosting a Youth Job Fair Friday February 29, 2008 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. For more information call 303.453.8600.

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