May 6, 2008

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ISSUE 7 • MAY 2008
Board
Election
RIF
Students from Dye Elementary enjoyed receiving their second free
R.I.F. book. Another distribution will take
place in May so all students will receive a
total of 3 new books this year.
Carman-Ainsworth High School
presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein's
Music by
RICHARD RODGERS
Book & Lyrics by
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN
Based on the play
“Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
For Ticket Reservation & Additional Information Call
810-591-5543
Inside
this
issue:
Tuesday
May 6, 2008
See candidate profiles on page 4.
Strike Up the
Bands!
The 10th annual Carman-Ainsworth
All District Band Concert will take
place on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.
in the High School Gymnasium. This is a very special celebration as we
will be premiering a new piece of band literature, Voices of Thunder, under
the direction of composer Dr. Quincy Hilliard.
As in years past, we are inviting all teachers, administrators, support
staff, parents and alumni to participate in the “Mass Band” selections that
are played at the end of the concert.
Please seriously consider joining us! It is great for students to see adults
playing and enjoying music along with them. Teachers, administrators,
support staff and alumni who participated in the past have really enjoyed
themselves.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Hope to hear from you soon, and thanks for your support of the instrumental music program!
Sue Miller — 591-6236
Benjy Jones — High School: 591-5535
Milissa Kenworthy — 591-6235
Chris Lewis — 591-6869
Counselor’s Corner............................... 2
Camp Time!........................................... 9
Post Grad............................................... 3
Early Childhood Classes..................... 10
Weed Spraying Schedule.................... 3
Robotics Academy............................ 11
Board Candidates................................ 4
Athletic Physicals................................ 13
Calendar of Events............................... 5
Middle School Honor Roll................... 14
Men at W.O.R.K..................................... 7
Music Notes......................................... 16
2 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Counselor Corner
EDP/CAREERCRUISING
In the past few years, CAHS students have been able to participate in career awareness and exploration activities from kindergarten through 12th grade. The creation of the Education Development Plan (EDP) starts in the
8th grade, where the students begin to identify career and education goals.
Career exploration is integrated into the core curriculum areas bringing real-world relevance to academics and
classroom lessons. Other sections of the EDP let students showcase their accomplishments, their experiences,
and create a resume.
Students are encouraged to update their EDP on a continual basis; parents can access their student’s EDP by
logging into ww.careercruising.com all students then sign in with the username, cahs, and the password, cavaliers,
click start. From here the student can enter their EDP by the username: carm.student id (carm.002365) and the
password: student’s birthdate (enter as mmddyyyy).
Please be sure that your EDP is up to date. This is especially important for seniors, when it comes to nominations for scholarships. This is one way that we as counselors can narrow the list of eligible students. We look
VERY CLOSELY at your volunteer experience and leadership skills on your EDP. Many times scholarships
require this of their applicants.
In addition, be sure to have a valid e-mail address in your EDP. That way your counselor can communicate
upcoming deadlines, announcements, etc.
Finally, some colleges are now requesting a copy of the EDP be sent with a student’s official transcript. Make
sure that your EDP is quality work.
Carman-Ainsworth High School is hosting a parent EDP night on April 22, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Come
and review your child’s educational development plan. Call 591-5524 to reserve a spot.
MME/ACT
The junior class just completed the Sate of Michigan’s MME/ACT required testing. This test was given free
of charge to all current juniors. If anyone wants to retake the test, the traditional national tests will continue to
be available, at your expense. Students may take the test as often as they choose. It is offered every two months
throughout the school year. The deadline for registering for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The 2008 summer school program is being reviewed. The final details will be released as soon as they become
available.
Announcements about summer workshops in Michigan and around the United States continue to come in
to the Guidance Office. These provide opportunities for students to attend summer programs, in their areas of
interest. Check with your counselor, if interested.
SENIOR EVENTS
Carman-Ainsworth class of 2008 Honors Convocation will be held Tuesday, June 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. in the high
school auditorium. Seniors will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in many areas including
academic, citizenship and service. We would like to acknowledge all scholarships and awards that our seniors
have received, whether or not the awards are accepted. Please bring proof of your award to the Guidance Office, so we can honor you. Graduation is Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Perani Arena and Event Center.
Seniors last day is May 27th. The remainder of the high school finishes up with a half day on June 6th.
Scholarship deadlines are approaching fast, but there are still plenty of awards out there if students apply
soon. Try this newer website called SchoolSoup which has one of the largest databases of scholarships available.
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
Seniors that haven’t made your final decision of what college to attend, try out this website; zinch.com.
Nine more weeks of school, work hard and do your best.
Randels Craft Show
October 18, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the High School. $2.00 door admission; children free.
Door prizes • Lunch available for purchase
Shop-n-drop childcare available with U of M Student Teachers
Over 100 crafters • All items are handmade or handcrafted
Vendor Information: The show is open to new and returning vendors. Spaces are 8' x 5' for $50. Use your own
table or rent one for an additional $10.00. For vendors who donate a door prize the space fee is reduced by $5.00
The 2007 show had over 1340 people come through the door!
For more information contact Cece Roiter at 810-720-0708.
Attention Ainsworth 1967 Alumni
We missed the 40th reunion due to unforseen problems but we are not giving up! We are planning the 41st
Reunion. It will be a Homecoming weekend together. We will be part of the C-A Homecoming Parade. After
the game we will be meeting up at Latina’s.
October 3 - Homecoming. Join us for the parade, a tour of the Middle School and the game.Then on to Latina's
October 4 - Reunion. Flint Golf Club, 3100 Lakewood Dr, Flint, MI 48507. Starting at 5:30 pm. $35 per person.
For more information call Dianne (Cushaway) Gagner at 810-394-4712 or e-mail Dianne at RichardRJGagner@
aol.com or Pat (Lince) Burhans at [email protected].
Alum, Jason Stewart
An Interview by Michael Grades
Talking to Jason Stewart, he seems
like someone everyone would know. He
graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High
School in 1995.
“Was there anything in particular that
you excelled at in school?”
“Sports, Football. I played basketball
and baseball too. I was the best at football. I was also good with communicating
with people.”
However there is more to him that
meets the eye. What stands out are his
leadership abilities and his outstanding
ability in putting others before himself. If this isn’t enough there is also
great optimism in him.
“Are you married or have you made any life changing decisions since
high school?”
“No, I’m not married but I take care of my grandfather. He means a lot
to me. I learned a lot from him and he taught me how to live.”
But he does not consider the other decisions he made to be life changing.
He went to a firefighter academy after high school. He is now a firefighter
with the city of Flint who has 48 hours off per week. He lives in the station
most of the time and explains his life at work as an “adventure.” “Every day
is different. You never know what you’re going to get into every day.”
However, there was one day that altered his life. That day was July 27,
2006. The day a house on Forest Hill was on fire.
“I remember it was getting dark and the call came in that there was a
fire…It was intense,” he explained. “There was a fire and a lot of black
smoke everywhere. The place was fire bombed. It’s called entrapment
when people are stuck in a house.”
He gave the details; people outside where crying that there was a little
girl trapped in the house.
“We had to put the fire out, all I can remember thinking was ‘we have
to save the people inside.’”
He went to the door with his partner, Perkins, and kicked it in. They
entered together and put the fire out on the first floor but couldn’t find
anyone. They went upstairs and eventually found the 8-year-old girl hiding
under a bed.
“…I don’t want it to be about me,
we’re a team, we all work together;
there’s a guy that drives the truck,
and a guy that uses the hose. We are
a team.”
His team, truck 35, was later given
the Medal of Honor, the highest medal
you can achieve in a fire squad.
He was later asked about what advice
to give to high school students. He said
“Have goals. People say that you have
limits to what you can do, but if you try
you can do it.” The Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, height, weight,
religion or marital status in any of its programs, activities or employment.
Inquires regarding this policy should be directed to: Carman-Ainsworth
Community Schools, Office of Human Resources, G3475 W. Court Street,
Flint, MI 48532, Phone (810) 591-8241. Inquiries regarding Section 504
policy should be directed to: Director of Student Support Services, 1300 North
Linden Road, Flint, Michigan, 48532, phone (810) 591-6251.
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Attention Class of 1988
Class of 1988 Gathering to be held on May 10, 2008 from 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Gateway
Center, 5353 Gateway Center Drive, Flint, MI 48507. Price: $20.00.
Casual get together to catch up with old friends and classmates. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served and cash
bar will be open from 7:30 - 11:30 pm. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Alumni Directory
The Carman-Ainsworth Alumni directory has been published. The book features current names and addresses
(and other biographical information if you chose) of alumni from Ainsworth, Carman or Carman-Ainsworth
high schools between 1961 and 2006.
As a result of this project we received an up-to-date alumni data base. This will be used to stay in touch with
CA alum. The data base will also be made available to reunion planning committees. Please contact Community
Services at 591-3208 for more information on the use of the database for your next reunion.
Board of Education
Peggy Anderson
Don Conway
Gloria Nealy
Robert Gerholz, Jr.
Sondra Jackson
Patrice Hatcher
Superintendent
Bill Haley
Student Representatives
Javier Howard
Michelle Pillianayagam
Editor
David J. Swierpel
This paper is published nine times annually by the C-A Board of Education
and distributed, without charge, to each household in the Carman-Ainsworth
Community School District.
Front
Front Page Two
MAY 2008
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
2005
Kevin Foltz
Walk the Talk
Say “Hello”Asto…
Carman-Ainsworth
a teenager I was very sensitive to hypocrisy.
I don’t think IHigh
was
Sarah
Kinneer
School
will welcome
Kevin
unusual
in that way. As children grow up
and become
more aware,
ability
to the
think, understand and make
judgments
this fall
as the newdevelops.
physical
Sarahtheir
will be
joining
As myElementary
capacity to judge and discern was
developing, I thought
education/health
teacher.I
Woodland
detected
hypocrisy
running
rampant.
I
saw
examples
everywhere
Kevin previously taught PE
staff this fall as a special
of individuals (usually and
adults)
saying
one thing and
doing
another,
health
at Germantown
High
School.
He
education
teacher.
She
sometimes in small matters like how privileges and recognition were
grew up in Flushing and after graduating
was born in Indiana, but grew
up
in
Brighton,
doled out, and sometimes in big matters like how adults reacted
from Flushing
High
the
MI. After graduating from
Brighton
when
the firstHigh
black families
moved into
ourSchool,
Piersonattended
Rd./Dupont
University
of
Memphis
where
he
majored
in
School, she attended Central
Michigan
St. neighborhood.
physical
education
and
health
and
received
Bill
Haley
Initially, degree
making some of these observations led me to become
University receiving her bachelor’s
his bachelor’s
in aeducation
degree.
He is
cynical.
I did notof
want anything
to do with
large segment
of society
in education majoring in Special
Education
that
seemed
to
be
saying
one
thing
in
the
classrooms
and
churches
and
acting
in
far
different
married
to
wife
Wendy,
and
they
are
expecting
the Cognitively Impaired. Sarah is a member
ways. I was looking to follow people who couldtheir
“walk
thebaby
talk.”in January. He enjoys cross
first
ofAs
thewe
Counsel
for Exceptional
Children
grew older,
many of my
fellow and
teenage country
cynics grew
wearycoaching,
and devoted
themselves
and track
sports,
outdoor
a member
hermore
church
choir where
she of
plays
to
some ofofthe
practical
aspects
adulthood;
a
few
stayed
right
on
course,
and most
activities,
and
spending
time
with
family.
He
the flute
piccolotoday
and enjoys
reading
and
likely
areand
convinced
that the
landing
on the moon was staged, and that the government is
is
a
member
of
the
Michigan
Interscholastic
hiking a in
spare time.
lived
hiding
75 her
mile/gallon
SUV toShe
protect
theinoil companies. I was lucky. My mom and dad and
Track
Coachesthey
Association
the
aWashington
few other key
adults
my life
did walk
the talk,
and whenever
realized theyand
weren’t
D.C
for in
three
months
while
American
Red
Cross.
His
travels include
the
living
out
their
stated
beliefs,
they
said
they
were
sorry
and
changed
the
thoughts,
words
and
serving as a congressional intern. “I am very
Carribean,
Canada,
Mexico
andpure
lookscynicism
forward
actions
that
were
inconsistent
with
what
they
believed.
They
showed
me
that
excited to be working at Woodland Elementary
toas
hisPresident
first wedding
anniversary
Mexico.
has no real value. Anyone can detect a problem, but
Kennedy
said, “Theinproblems
andthe
looking
to a greatbeyear,”
writes
of
world forward
cannot possibly
solved
by skeptics
or cynics
whose
horizons
areI am
limited
by
“After
subbing
on a regular
basis,
excited
Sarah.
the
obvious realities. We need men who can dream
of things
never
were.”
to begin
mythat
new
career
with CarmanMarkfor
Francis
The first order of business
parents, educators,
communities
and Isociety
to form our
Ainsworth
Schools.
hope tois advance
the
children in such a way
that
they
will
have
the
knowledge,
the
capacities
and
perspective
to
The new Director of
health and PE departments to the next level,”
serve themselves and
others
and
maintain
(or
hopefully
improve)
the
society
we
leave
to
Special Services is Mark
writesLikewise,
Kevin. I believe our efforts to form
them. We can’t accomplish this work by being perfect.
Francis who comes to
Alexandra
healthy perspectives in our children are clearly handicapped by a press that
exercises freedom
through a TsunamiCarman-Ainsworth
of reports detailingfrom
every human frailty and weakness.
I don’t know if
Carmichael
Lewis Cass
ISDand
where
served
as the
today’s
children
younghepeople
could
possibly watch enough Disney
movies
to dilute
Alexandra was
born the
in
Director of Special
Education.
Previously
concentration
of “reality
and truth”
that the media and entertainment world provides.
Vienna,
Austria,
grew
up
in
Mywas
experience
has
been
thatsocial
the most
cynical people tend to be the least introspective;
Mark
a principal
and
school
worker
Mason,
Michigan,
and
preferring
to dwell
on theHe
hypocrisy
others rather than their own. What can we do to help
for Waterford
Schools.
attendedofRoyal
attended Michigan State University earning
our
children
learn
to
balance
healthy
inquiry
Oak Schools where he grew up and Wayne against the trend of cynicism and hopelessness?
her bachelor’s
degree inconcerned
special education
I believe we need to show our children what it looks
like to be primarily
with our
State University receiving his master’s degree
own behaviors and attitudes. We need to show them
how to
look for She
the best
others,
to be
learning
disabled.
willinteach
special
and his to
degree
as an than
education
specialist.
quicker
understand
to judge,
and if, after education
careful andatbalanced
analysis,
detect a
Woodland
and Dyethey
Elementary
Mark hasof
three
children,
26, Melissa
problem
principle,
weMark
need II,
to show
our children
again,
look toward
this
fall. toAlexandra
hasthemselves,
traveled toseeking
many
14, and Megan
11.doHe
enjoys golf
andthe problem.
something
they can
to positively
affect
places,
mostly
Europe,
but
also
has
been
to
Sounds which
a littlehas
idealistic?
but from where I sit, today’s children need all of the
traveling,
included Maybe,
trips to Hawaii,
Mexico
and
Japan.
Her
travel
wishes
include
idealism
can supply.
Take Italy,
care. France,
Germany,weEngland,
Ireland,
Australia and India. “Last year I helped with
Bill
Haley
Holland, and other parts of the United States
Superintendent of Schools
the Student Council at the school where I
and Canada. “I am excited about joining the
interned and I enjoyed it very much”, states
team at Carman-Ainsworth. There is much to
Alexandra. “I am very excited about being a
learn in regards to the community, staff, and
teacher
in Carman-Ainsworth
Community
Carman-Ainsworth
Schools
has
contracted
the
weed control
program to a licensed
conthe families we work with,” writes Mark.
tractor. The schedule is as follows:
Schools. I look forward to the coming year
JessicaPark,
Wendling
June 16, 17, 18 - Carman
C-A High School,
Middle
School,
Dillon Elementary,
andC-A
getting
to know
the students
and staff.”
Jessica
will
be teaching
Dye Elementary, Learning Community,
Randels Elementary, Rankin Elementary,
Mia SokolStalker
at
CarmanCenter, Woodland math
Elementary
Mia will be joining the
In case of inclement
weather,
the above
Ainsworth
High
Schoolschedule will occur on June 23, 24, and 25.
high school staff as a full
this fall. She attended the
time math teacher this fall.
University of Michigan Ann Arbor majoring
She was born in Indiana
in math and education after graduating from
but grew up in Michigan and graduated from
New Lothrop High School. She currently
Flushing High School before attending
works at Security Federal Credit Union as a
Michigan State University earning her
teller until she starts her teaching career this
bachelor’s
degreeEmergency
in math. Mia’s
interests
In accordance
Section
763.84 of atthe Asbestos
Hazard
Response
Act
fall.
She was awith
student
coordinator
and
hobbies
include
volleyball,
reading,
(AHERA),
or the Services
“Asbestosand
in aSchools
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schooland
is
Stockwell Dining
cashier Rule,”
at
taking road trips in her spare time. She has
notifying
and building
Bath andemployees
Body Works.
Jessicaoccupants,
enjoys or their legal guardians, of activities conductto Italy response
and traveled
throughout
the
ed
within the
past school
yearscrapbooking,
involving asbestosbeen
inspections,
actions,
and post-revolleyball,
softball,
reading,
surrounding
great lakes
states and
enjoys
sponse
action
activities,
including
periodic
reinspection
and
periodic
surveillance
activities,
and running. She has traveled to Mexico, but
that are planned or in progress at School Districttraveling
facilities.anywhere with great scenery. She
future plans include New York and western
During the school year (the “2007-2008 School
- September
through
August
is aYear”
member
of both 2007
NCTM
and MCTM.
Europe. Jessica is a member of the National
2008), Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools “Last
has planned
activities
related
year Ithe
didfollowing
my student
teaching
at
Society
of Collegiate Scholars
andthroughout
the MEA. the School District:
to
asbestos-containing
materials
Carman-Ainsworth High School and had a
“I •Six
am very
excited
to be teaching
math inSix
thismonth periodic surveillances will be completed
Month
Periodic
Surveillances:
wonderful year. I feel lucky and excited to be
school
system
and
I
look
forward
to
meeting
every six months and continue on a regular
sixtomonth
(the next
scheduled
able
start myschedule
teaching career
in this
district,”
students
and staff.
Myof
door
is always
all the
round
will occur
in July
2008.
writes Mia.
open,”
writes
•Three
YearJessica.
Reinspections: The EPA requires that each school district reinspect all known
Weeds Be Gone 2008 Spraying Schedule
Annual Asbestos Notification
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
2007-2008 School Year
Schedule
Pick-Up
Post Grad
2008
Dear
Friends/Parents of
Carman-Ainsworth
High School:
Carman-Ainsworth
High
School has restructured
the Schedule Pick-Up and School KickThe
studentsinof
senior
class of Carman-Ainsworth
School
need
help!
They
Off
Activities
anthe
effort
to streamline
the process and makeHigh
it more
student
andyour
parent
friendly.
graduate
on to
June
5, 2008,
afterup
four
years
of hard work
and following
the their
graduation
In addition
simply
picking
their
schedules,
all students
will have
photoceremony,
I.D. taken
italong
has become
a tradition
for interested
seniors
to be
attend
a post-graduation
party. This
with their
school pictures.
Freshmen
will
allowed
to tour the building
withevent
their
is
an opportunity
organized
in Student
a substance-free,
chaperoned
setting,
in which
parents,
followed to
byhave
a Freshmen
andfun
New
Orientation.
Sophomores,
Juniors,
and
the
2008will
graduating
can experience
a final
celebration
of their
years together.
Seniors
have theclass
opportunity
to purchase
Parking
Permits
at a reduced
rate andPrevious
Balfour
events
been
attended
and well
by thewill
students,
parents,
andtocommunity
will be have
on hand
forwell
students
to peruse
classreceived
rings. Seniors
be fitted
and able
order their
alike.
Thegowns
support,
enthusiasm
cooperation
areascheduling
businesses,conflicts
professionals,
caps and
through
Jostens.and
Finally,
studentsofwith
will be parents
able to
and
the other
schools
in the district
make this
even
a huge success.
The cost
of last
schedule
a private
appointment
withwill
theirhelp
counselor
for the
following
week, instead
of waiting
year’s
party
was approximately
in longpost-graduation
lines that day to
resolve
the conflict. $15,000, a large portion of which represented
theThe
community’s
contribution.
Parentpick-up
volunteers
arefollows:
solely responsible for raising necessary
dates and times
for schedule
are as
funds for this event. We are hopeful that you will offer to support our seniors at CarmanSeniors-August
(9-noon)
Ainsworth through a contribution
to this year’s18post-graduation
party. Contributor names
Juniors-August
18
(1-3)
will be published in the Carman-Ainsworth Courier following
graduation. Tax receipts will
Sophomores-August
be issued when your contribution
is received. Thank 22
you(1-4)
in advance for your support of this
Freshmen-August
22
(5-8)
extremely worthwhile event!
ATTENTION:
* Please note that schedules not picked
up will NOT be mailed home as was the case in the
The
Post
Graduation
Party
Committee
your help,
due to the fact a few
past. Instead they may be picked up in thedesperately
main officeneeds
the following
week.
parents can not pull off a party of this magnitude alone! These are our kids (ours and the
community) and we need your assistance! Listed below are several ways you can assist:
• Junior Parents - 06/05/08, 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Admittance at Main Door
• Senior
Chaperones,
06/05/08,
10:00
pm to
- 6:00
& Clean-up.
Contact
Joseph
We areParents
excited- to
announce several
new
leaders
helpam
serve
our staff and
community.
Regimbal
at
810-655-6701,
Lawrence
Townsel
at
810-238-6098,
Sebastian
Erinjeri
at
Leading the Special Education department and helping coordinate other assistance810for
732-3004
Robert
Simpson
at 810-732-9512.
students isor
Mark
Francis.
Mr. Francis,
who fills the void left by Mark Wingblad’s retirement,
•will
Businesses/Professional
- Cash/check
donations,
food,
beverages,
prizesprincipal
and/or gift
certifiserve as Director of Student
Support Services.
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Elementary, will help to round out the leadership team at the new Middle School as an assistant
at
810-732-0947,
Sue
Weiss
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810-230-8351,
or
Linda
Baes
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810-733-8038.
principal. Ms. Carol Lantz will bring her warmth and creativity to Rankin after serving as a
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810-695-1695,
principal at Dye Elementary, will step up to her new role as principal at Dillon. Please help us
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810-767-9590,
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810-733-2427,
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810-732-0421.
Food items: Bottled water, Gatorade, PowerAde, pop, individual bags of snacks, condiments, plates, napkins, plastic forks, plastic spoons, ice cream, bowls, cookies, donuts, bagels,
plastic knives, cakes, cream cheese, pizza, hot dogs and buns.
• Parents - Be available to sell admission tickets during lunch hour at the High School on
May 13, 15, and 16 also on Cap & Gown Pick-up along with Honors Convocation. Contact:
Willie
Evans
at 810-249-8627,
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effort
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High
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building.
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Gentry at 810-733-1526 for more
Sincerely,
with
the names of former National Merit
information.
The members of the Post-Grad Steering Committee
Scholars.
Leadership Changes
News from the High
School
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Just Around The
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and assumed asbestos-containing materials once every three years. The three year reinspection activities for all Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools facilities were
completed in July of 2007. Therefore, the next three year reinspections are not due until
July of 2010.
• Asbestos Abatement Projects - Scheduled: As of the beginning of the School Year, there
For
are no
projects
scheduled for
the next
twelve month period.
allasbestos
formerabatement
students,
teachers,
and
neighborhood
residents
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Will
be Carman-Ainsworth
held on Sunday,
September
2005the following
through August
2007),
Community
Schools 11,
completed
activities related to asbestos-containing
materials
throughout
Starting
at 2:00
p.m. the School District:
•Three-year Reinspections: Three-year reinspection activities were completed in July of
at
2007.
•Asbestos Abatement
Projects
Completed:
AsbestosHome
abatementPavilion
projects were conducted
American Legion Memorial
at one district building during the 2006-2007 school year prior to renovation activities.
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occurred wasRd.,
Carman-Ainsworth
HighTownship
School.
AHREA Management Plans
are
available
for
review
in
each
school
building office or at
For more information call
the Administration Building (G-3475 Court Street, Flint, Michigan). Summaries for all of
Jack
Stecoprior
@ to732-8857
the asbestos abatement projects
conducted
the 2006-2007 School Year are located
in the AHERA Management Plans, while complete documentation is maintained in the Ador
ministration Building.
Norman
Ballgefor@Carman-Ainsworth
742-4715 Community Schools
Questions regarding the
asbestos program
may be addressed to Mr. Gary Steinberg at 810-591-3220.
4 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Board Election set for May 6
This year there are two four-year seats to be filled. The candidates are incumbent, Don Conway and current classroom volunteer, Recco Richardson.
Don Conway
Candidate Don Conway is currently the
Vice President of the Carman-Ainsworth
Community Schools Board of Education.
Having been elected to a four year term in
2004, Don is seeking re-election in 2008.
Don has also served as a Board Trustee and
Secretary of the Board during his tenure on the
Board. Don has achieved both the Certified
Board Member and Merit Award Member
status from the Michigan Association of
School Boards through continuing education.
Don has lived in the District for over 40 years.
Don is married to wife Darla, and they have
a daughter Paige who is currently a freshman
at the High School.
Don is a partner and President of
“Independent Paint Supply, Inc.” with two
locations (Mundy Township and Midland)
opened in 2006 which specializes in
Commercial and Industrial Coatings. Don
is a 1978 graduation of Ainsworth High
School and a 1983 graduate of Eastern
Michigan University. Don is deeply
involved with many district activities and
functions. Don volunteers and participates
in many fund raising activities with many
groups such as Men @ W.O.R.K. (Working
on Relationships with Kids), the Drama
Departments (CAHS and CAMS), Robotics
Team, Athletic Department, and the C-A
Music Department.
W.O.W.
(Women of Wisdom)
Carman-Ainsworth High School Senior Girls have started an organization called W.O.W.
which stands for Women of Wisdom. The program began in the winter of 2007 with Ms.
Galassini as the coordinator. The objective of W.O.W. is for the older girls to be both social
and educational role models for the younger girls. Every Senior has one or two mentees that
they see once a week at Dye Elementary.
“Becoming involved, and staying involved
in the Carman-Ainsworth Community
Schools has been the most satisfying and
rewarding accomplishment of all. Always
the optimist, having been in this community
for most of my life, I believe very strongly,
not only in the C-A Community Schools,
but in surrounding Genesee County. If
individuals stay involved, do what they
can do as individuals to make this area a
better community for all of our children,
then collectively we can (and will) make a
difference.”
Go Cav’s!
Recco Richardson
Candidate Recco Richardson is seeking
to join the Board of Education to serve the
community and to have the opportunity to
promote excellence in education. As a clinical
therapist in private practice he also hopes to
share his experience in working with children
to the board.
Recco was born and raised in Flint and has
lived in the district for 9 years with his wife,
Rene, and their two children, Rani, a student
at the Middle School, and Randi, a student
at Dye Elementary. He has been a volunteer
at Dye since 2005.
As current board member for Richfield
Public Academy, he would resign that
position to come to the C-A Board.
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 5
Carman-Ainsworth High School Calendar of Events
Day Date
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
May-1
May-2
May-3
May-5
May-6
May-7
May-8
May-9
May-10
May-12
May-13
May-14
May-15
Sport/Event
V Base/Softball
JV Base/Softball
V/JV Tennis
8 Base/Softball
MS Track
V Golf
Track
9 Baseball
7 Base/Softball
V Tennis
V Soccer
V Softball
9 Baseball
V Golf
JV Golf
V Base/Softball
JV Base/Softball
V Tennis
MS Track
JV/V Soccer
9 Base/Softball
Lacrosse
Track
9 Baseball
V Softball
JV Tennis
8 Base/Softball
7 Base/Softball
V Tennis
V Golf
JV Golf
V Base/9 Softball
JV Base/Softball
MS Track
Lacrosse
V/JV Soccer
V Golf
8 Base/Softball
7 Base/Softball
JV/V Soccer
Track
V Softball
9 Baseball
9 Softball
V Base/Softball
JV Base/Softball
V Golf
JV Golf
V/JV Soccer
V/JV Tennis
MS Track
Lacrosse
9 Baseball
Lacrosse
V Softball
8 Base/Softball
7 Base/Softball
V Baseball
Opponent Location
Kearsley
Home
Kearsley
Away
Flushing
V-T, JV-H
Grand Blanc West
Home
Davison
Away
Genesee Co. @ Genesee ValleyAway
Jon Runyan Classic
Home
Swartz Creek
Home
Grand Blanc West
Away
Fenton Invitational
Away
Cavalier Classic
Home
Birch Run Invitational
Away
Grand Blanc
Home
Davison, Flushing @ Gr. BlancAway
Davison, Grand Blanc @ Flushing
Away
Grand Blanc
Home
Grand Blanc
Away
Lapeer East
Home
Grand Blanc West
Home
Davison
Away
Saginaw Heritage
Home
Ann Arbor Huron
Home
Powers
Home
Davison
Away
Davison
Home
Holly
Home
Kearsley
Away
Kearsley
Home
Big 9 Tournament - C-A Host Home
Grand Blanc at Powers
Away
Grand Blanc & Powers
Home
Davison
Home
Davison
Away
Kearsley
Away
Tecumseh
Away
Kearsley
Home Ortonville Brandon @ Goodrich CC
Away
Grand Blanc East
Away
Grand Blanc East
Home
Owosso
Away
Coca Cola Classic
Away
Lakeville Tournament
Away
Kearsley
Home
Kearsley
Away
Kearsley
Away
Kearsley
Home
Millington @ Timbers
Away
Holly
Home
Powers
Home
Ortonville Brandon
V-T, JV-H
Flushing
Home
Plymouth
Home
Powers
Home
Powers
Away
Powers
Away
Flushing
Home
Flushing
Away
Powers
Away
Game Time
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00/7:00
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
8:30 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
4:30/6:00
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00/6:30
TBA
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30/6:00
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Day Date
Sport/Event
Opponent Location
Game Time
Thurs May-15 JV Base/Softball
Powers
Home
4:00 PM
JV/V Soccer
Grand Blanc
Away
5:00/7:00
MS Track
Davison Invitational
Away
4:00 PM
Th-Fri May 15-16V Tennis
Regionals
TBA
TBA
Fri
May-16 V Golf
Big 9 at Davison
Away
8:30 AM
V/JV Softball
Lapeer West
V-T, JV-H
4:00 PM
8 Base/Softball
Davison
Away
4:00 PM
7 Base/Softball
Davison
Home
4:00 PM
Track
Regionals at Saginaw Heritage HS
Away
TBA
Sat
May-17 Prom
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Birch Run Expo Center
9 Baseball
Davison
Home
11:00 AM
9 Softball
Davison
Away
11:00 AM
Mon May-19 V Base/Softball
Davison
Away
4:00 PM
JV Base/Softball
Davison
Home
4:00 PM
9 Softball
Mt. Morris
Away
4:00 PM
MS Track
Flushing Invitational
Away
4:00 PM
V/JV Soccer
Swartz Creek
Home
4:30/6:00
Tues May-20 Track
Big 9 JV at Kearsley
Away
TBA
Wed May-21 9 Baseball
Flushing
Away
4:00 PM
9 Softball
Flushing
Home
4:00 PM
8 Base/Softball
Grand Blanc West
Away
4:00 PM
7 Base/Softball
Grand Blanc West
Home
4:00 PM
W-Fri May 21-23Lacrosse
Regionals
TBA
TBA
Thurs May-22 V Base/Softball
Flushing
Home
4:00 PM
JV Base/Softball
Flushing
Away
4:00 PM
Track
Big 9 Final at Grand Blanc
Away
TBA
JV/V Soccer
Flushing
Away
5:00/6:45
Th-S May 22-24V Golf
District Tournament
TBA
TBA
Sat
May-24 V Baseball
Imlay City @ Oldsmobile ParkAway
9:30 AM
Mon May-26 Memorial Day No school
Tues May-27 Seniors last day Last Late-Start Wednesday
V Base/Softball
District Tournament begins
TBA
TBA
Track
Badar Classic
Home
5:00 PM
T-W May 27-28Lacrosse
Regional Semis
TBA
TBA
Wed May-28 Notification to parents of non-graduates.
JV Base/Softball
Big 9 Tournament
Away
TBA
9 Base/Softball
Lapeer West
Home
4:00 PM
8 Base/Softball
Kearsley
Home
4:00 PM
7 Base/Softball
Kearsley
Away
4:00 PM
Th-S May 29-31V Golf
Regional Tournament
TBA
TBA
Fri
May-30 8 Base/Softball
Grand Blanc East
Home
4:00 PM
7 Base/Softball
Grand Blanc East
Away
4:00 PM
Sat
May-31 Track
State Finals @ Rockford
TBA
TBA
Tues Jun-3
Required Senior Honors Program rehearsal - 12:45 p.m. - C-A HS Auditorium
Senior Class Picture - 1:15 p.m. - Gym
Pick-up cap and gown - 1:45 p.m. - Cafeteria
Senior Honors Program - 6:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Wed Jun-4
Lacrosse
Semi-Finals
TBA
TBA
HS 1/2 day - 1st and 2nd hour exams - Students dismissed at 10:42 a.m.
Thurs Jun-5
Required rehearsal for Commencement - 9:30 a.m. at the Perani Arena HS 1/2 day - 3rd and 4th hour exams - Students dismissed at 10:42 a.m.
Commencement at 7:00 p.m. at Perani Arena and Event Center
Post-grad party at Carman-Ainsworth HS
Fri
Jun-6
Last day of school HS 1/2 day - 5th and 6th hour exams - Students dismissed at 10:42 a.m.
Fri-Sat June 6-7 V Golf
State Final
TBA
TBA
Sat
Jun-7
Lacrosse
Finals
TBA
TBA
ACT Testing
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
February Athletes of the Month
Tyler McCann, a senior at Carman-Ainsworth High School, has been selected as the male
athlete of the month for February.
Tyler is a four year varsity letter winner and captain of the Cavalier swim team. Tyler placed 2nd place in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle at the Big Nine meet which is considered 1st Team All League and he qualified for the state swim meet in the 100 yard freestyle.
He would encourage his team mates to do their best in both swim meets and swim practice.
He worked very hard this year by showing up to voluntary morning practices” stated Coach
Kevin McGlashen. Throughout his four years of high school swimming, he has earned the
Most Valuable Swimmer three times and one year the Phenom Award.
Not only does Tyler excel in swimming he is also a two year letter winner on the Cavalier
tennis team. He received 1st Team All-League honors in doubles this season.
After graduating in June, Tyler plans to attend college but at this time is not certain as to
where or what he will study. Tyler is the son of Kevin and Jennifer McCann.
Sydney Berry, a senior at Carman-Ainsworth High School, has been selected as the female
athlete of the month for February. Sydney is a third year varsity letter winner of the Cavalier basketball team. “Sydney is the
top scorer and rebounder. She is a leader on and off the court. From last year to this year
she has made a tremendous improvement in her game. She averages 10.8 points pre game
and 6.6 rebound points. She had a career high of 21 points against Powers”, stated Coach
Scott Miller. For the 2008 season Sydney was awarded the Cavalier Award and received 1st
Team All-League honors.
Sydney completed her third year on the varsity volleyball team this fall where she was a
team captain. For the season, Sydney was awarded the Best Offense Player and received
Individual All-State Academic honors.
As a student Sydney has an outstanding 3.95 grade point average. She received Big 9
All Academic recognition during the volleyball and basketball season this school year. After graduation, Sydney plans to attend Kettering University or playing basketball at Case
Western.
Sydney is the daughter of K. Joel and Linette Berry.
6 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Dillon’s Literacy Arts Fair
On March 20, Dillon Elementary hosted a Literacy Arts Fair. The halls of Dillon were
decorated with the stylish writings of our student authors. Prior to the evening, Mrs. McDonald’s first graders were busy painting characters from the book, Mrs. Wishy-washy. They
each retold the story in their own way on that evening.
Fifth Grade Title One Math Night at
Randels
Fifth graders along with family members learn math the fun way, by playing games.
Boaters Safety Program
(12 yrs and older)
May 20 and 22 at C-A Middle School
5:00 - 7:00 pm • Cost: $10.00
Deadline to register: May 15th
**Book must be read prior to class**
Call 591-3600 to register
The brand new chapter of the Carman-Ainsworth Middle School Junior National Honor
Society will be advised by Milissa Kenworthy. More information will be shared soon.
Woodland Celebrates Dr. Seuss
To celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the students in Mrs. Harris’s room and Mrs. Perry’s room
prepared green eggs and ham. Then they enjoyed Dr. Seuss books together.
Helping to
prepare green
eggs and ham.
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 7
The Athletic Boosters
will be operating the
concession stand for the
Junior High and High
School track season
starting in April.
Thank you for
your support!
Enjoying the
prepared meal.
Men at W.O.R.K.
Working On Relationships with Kids
Sometimes in order to keep things growing, changes must be made. This April, Men at
W.O.R.K. was planning on hosting another major fundraiser. The past two years it had been
the Men at W.O.R.K. vs. the TV 12 No Stars. This year we would like to try something different. We would like to postpone the fundraiser to the fall, so that the school year can kick
off with a big event rather than ending with one. After some meetings, it had been decided
that this is something the group would like to try.
This past March Men at W.O.R.K. was again asked to help with setup of the Children’s
Services Fair at the Courtland Mall. Approximately 10 men were able to help with this event.
This was a wonderful opportunity where families could see many of the Genesee County
resources in one place. Many organizations and families attended the Children’s Services
Fair and Men at W.O.R.K. was very pleased to be a part of it, thank you to all who helped
set up this event.
Please keep in mind that there are only two meetings left in this school year. We meet
on the second Tuesday of each month at the Learning Community. If you have anything at
all that you would like to share or contribute please call Mike at 810-591-7232 or Rod at
810-591-7272.
Enjoying a Dr. Seuss book together.
Enjoying a Dr. Seuss book together, too.
2008 Summer
Swim Schedules
Day Schedule
C-A Middle School
Session I June 16-26 Fee $45
(No classes July 3 thru July 8)
C-A High School
Session II July 7-July 17 Fee $45
Session III July 21-July 31 Fee $45
Classes are
Monday thru Thursday
All classes are 45 minutes
Evening Schedule
*July 7-July 31 $45
(Sessions II & III combined)
C-A High School
Register the first day of class at
the pool only!
Registration fee $45 per session
Competitive $50 per session
Open Swim $1.50 per person
Swim passes available
(10 visits for $14 11th visit free)
Mon-Thurs 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Mon-Thurs 8:00 - 9:00 pm
For information on renting the
pool call 591-3600
REGISTRATION AT POOL
ONLY!!!
Call 591-3600
The National Fatherhood Initiative is a great resource for fathers and families. Here is some
information they have published on how to help your child do well in school.
1. Don’t let Mom do all the work.
Some dads leave everything to do with school up to mom. Getting involved will help
your child and your relationship. It takes the pressure off mom and shows them that you
respect her.
2. “Show and Tell” how important school is.
Your child needs to hear you say that school is important to success in life. Take the time
to talk with your child every day about the school day.
3. Help with school work.
Helping with school work may help your child learn more. Look for your child’s strengths
and weaknesses, so that you can help your child where she needs it the most.
4. Make school fun.
Your child should have fun learning no matter how old he or she is. Encourage your child
to play sports, join school clubs, play in the school band or get involved in student
government. This will make school fun and help your child do better and stay out of
trouble.
5. Spend a day or two in class.
Ask your child’s teacher if you can visit the class. This will give you an idea not only of
the subjects your child learns, but how the teacher teaches them. You don’t want to confuse
your child by being taught one way at home and another way at home.
6. Go to School and Class events.
Go to meetings with the teacher, to class parties, to school ball games and plays. When
dads do these things their children get better grades and like school more.
7. Meet with the teacher.
This will help you get to know how the teacher will teach and discipline your child. The
teacher won’t mind because it will show that you want to be involved.
8. Join a group that helps parents become involved.
Become a member of a group, like the PTA, that helps parents to get involved in your
child’s school. The club can create projects and events that help dads to get involved in
the school.
9. Get to know other children and parents.
Your child will make friends in class and may or may not get along with others. Knowing
the children in the class, and their parents, will help you talk to your child about the things
that can happen at school. This will help if you need to talk with the teacher.
8 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Dillon Math Night
Fifty-five families attended the Second and Third Grade Math Night at Dillon Elementary
on February 28. Each family was treated to dinner and received four math games that they
could take home and play together. We want to thank all of the families who attended and
made the evening such a success!
Reading at
Randels
March was Reading Month at Randels. Superintendent Bill Haley, board member Don
Conway and Red Robin found time to visit classrooms and read to Randels students.
K – 2 Family Math Night
at Dye Elementary
On March 6, Dye Elementary hosted Family Math Night for Kindergarten, First, and
Second students and their families. This event was sponsored by the Title I program. After
a delicious dinner, families learned math games from our Everyday Math program. Every student received a math kit to play
the games at home. All students who
learned at least four games with their
families were entered in a drawing for
a cupcake party in school the next day.
Dominick Vantino was the lucky winner, and he shared his cupcakes with
his classmates in Mrs. Gibbons’ room.
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 9
Woodland Goes to Camp!
Fourth and Fifth grade students from Woodland Elementary attended Howell Nature
Center Feburary 27th-29th. Students learned things such as how to survive in the outdoors,
animal tracking, Native American drumming, and enjoyed cross country skiing. Miss Cooper, a fifth grade teacher at Woodland and four C-A High School students chaperoned this
week get-away.
Students walk
through the
woods of
Howell Nature
Center after
their lesson on
animal tracking.
Concentrating hard on strumming a beat.
C-A High School Chaperones.
Enjoying a little down time skiing the
slopes.
Fifth graders enjoying camp life.
Fourth and Fifth grade students with their chaperones at Howell
Nature Center.
Rankin 3rd and 4th Graders
Go to Camp
Rankin Elementary took 82 students in 3rd and 4th grades to Storer Camp in Jackson,
Michigan from February 25-29. Students participated in a variety of classes including Cross
Country Skiing, Horseback Riding, Pioneer Living, Team Building Exercises, and Shelter
Building. Students were also treated to things such as crawling into a Blow-up Planetarium, learning about and holding several reptiles, collecting and looking at lake water under
microscopes, a bird study, a Square Dance, and sing-alongs. Everyone had a great time
participating in the many learning opportunities offered throughout the week.
10 — COURIER, MAY 2008
MU Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
Project 2008
Carman Ainsworth students will soon have the opportunity to attend school workshops
designed to create greater awareness of the often hidden problem of teenage date abuse. A
play The Yellow Dress will be followed by discussions led by Youth Violence Prevention
specialists and advocates from the YWCA. Printed materials will be handed out along with
contact information.
A Ruth Mott Foundation grant has been received by the Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa
Gamma Society International partnering with GISD to continue the project the chapter has
developed and to present The Yellow Dress program county-wide. This program complements efforts already being made by local school districts to meet requirements of the State
of Michigan Health Curriculum.
Delta Kappa Gamma is an international society of key woman educators. Mu Chapter has
members from across Genesee County. Heading the Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Project
is retired Carman-Ainsworth educator Cheryl Cyran. Other committee members from the
C-A School District are Susie Carter (C-A counselor), Kim Confer (Health Occupations
teacher and Community Based Learning Coordinator), Nancy Woodruff (Social Studies Department Chair) and Delores DiGiacomo (retired C-A teacher and current Mu President).
Students get their RIF books at Randels.
A
Student
Council
representative suggested that the Randels
Student Council collect books to donate to
Hurley. Many fantastic books were donated
by Randels’ students. The books were given
to Hurley Hospital for use in the Pediatric
Emergency Department’s waiting room.
Alta Parsons, Chair
Personal Growth and Services Committee
Mu Chapter
Early Childhood Classes
A great investment for your child’s future in this highly competitive world.
2008-2009 Early Childhood Education Program using
High Scope curriculum which includes progress reports to parents.
The program is open to the public.
Classes begin September 8, 2008.
Pre-Kindergarten
— This
class is open to children who will
be eligible to begin Kindergarten
in the Fall of 2009. Must be 4 by
December 1, 2008
Preschool
— This class is
open to children who are not
yet ready for Pre-Kindergarten
and may have no previous preschool experience. Must be 3 by
December 1, 2008
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 am - Noon or 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
5 payments of $145
Tuesday/Thursday
9:00 am - Noon or 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
5 payments of $100
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am - Noon
5 payments of $190
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
5 payments of $145
A $25 non-refundable registration/administrative fee must accompany your
child’s registration form. Tuition for the program year (September through May) is
paid in five installments. For your planning and convenience, payments may be
made up to the scheduled dates.
(Program Calendar will be handed out the first day of school.)
A $25 non-refundable registration/administrative fee must accompany your
child’s registration form. For your planning and convenience, payments may be
made up to the scheduled dates.
(Program Calendar will be handed out the first day of school.)
C/A Kiddie Campus
This program is designed for the working parent(s). This class is open to children who are 3-5 years of age by December 1, 2008.
C/A Kiddie Campus will be open from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. This is a licensed child care with a certified teacher using High Scope
curriculum including progress reports. A $25 non-refundable registration/administration fee must accompany your child’s registration form.
Weekly payments of $130 includes breakfast, lunch, and snack. DHS accepted.
Site visits are welcome! Virtual tour coming soon on our website!
Register before June 1, 2008 and we will apply the registration fee to your first payment.
Call the Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten/Kiddie Campus registration hotline — 591-3600 Today!!!
Class sizes are limited - Don’t delay!
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 11
Carman-Ainsworth Community Education
5th Annual Robotics Academy
Hey kids! Here is a fun and
creative summer activity. Kids will
learn how to build and program a
robot using a LEGO robotics kit
as they are led by members of
the 2007 FIRST LEGO League
State Champions. Kids will also
have an opportunity to see and
drive other robots and will go on
a field trip to a business demonstrating robots in action. Only 24
students will be accepted on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
Who: Kids entering
4th thru 8th grade
When: August 11-15, 2008
Where:C-A Middle School
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $180
(includes camp t-shirts)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch
4th thru 8th grade
To sign up please mail or register at:
Rankin Elementary School • Attn: Leanne Welch • G-3459 Mundy Ave • Swartz Creek, MI 48473
Robotics Academy
Child’s Name:_ ______________________________ M or F
Grade:_ _______________________
Address:_ __________________________________ City, ZIP:________________________________
Day Phone:_________________________________ Evening Phone:__________________________
Date of Birth:________________________________ School:_ ________________________________
Signature of parent or guardian:_________________________________________________________
Please print your name:________________________________________________________________
T-shirt Size (circle one)
Child
Small
Child
Medium
Adult
Small
Adult
Medium
Adult
Large
Payment received on: _________________________ Cash: _____________ Check #: ____________
Enroll NOW in one of Carman-Ainsworth’s Early Childhood programs!
The Learning Community has openings in
Early Head Start, Head Start
Community Education!
and
Call 591-3890 to see if your family
qualifies for our *FREE programs.
-Support for children with special needs
-Assistance with transportation
*Early Head Start Program (pregnant women and children under 3 years old)
*Head Start Program (3-4 year olds)
*Michigan School Readiness Program (4 year olds)
Also available are TUITION based programs-DHS accepted
Community Education Preschool
(3-4 year olds)
Call 591-3600 for more information
*The Learning Community is
State Licensed and NAEYC Accredited.
12 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Positive Behavior Reward System
Good behavior is rewarded here at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School. As students attend
classes and go about the business of learning, they often come across situations that require
them to make decisions. We encourage positive behavior and “good” decisions by rewarding
students who exhibit good behavior and good choices with food coupons to local restaurants
and bookmarks that encourage reading.
In addition to turning in lost items to the office, other types of “random acts of kindness”
are also rewarded, such as picking up debris in the hallways or outside, without being asked,
reporting inappropriate incidences to staff members or assisting a classmate who may be
struggling in a particular class. The “acts of kindness” are referred to Officer Gage, who
praises the student and re-enforces their behavior with rewards.
Sincerely, Officer Gage
SUMMER RECREATION
sed
Revi s
Date TEE-BALL
TEE-BALL
3-4 YEARS OLD
5-6 YEARS OLD
Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.
6 Weeks
May 10th - June 21st
$35 includes t-shirt & hat
(No Game May 24th)
Meeting May 3, 10:00 a.m. at
the High School in the gym
Games will be held at
C/A High School
Saturday @ 11:30 a.m. &
Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
May 10, 17, 31 June 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, & 21
$40 includes t-shirt & hat
Meeting May 3, 11:30 a.m. at the
High School in the gym
Games will be held at
C/A High School
BASEBALL
7-8 years old (coach pitch)
9-10 years old
11-13 years old
Tuesday/Thursday
June 3 - July 17
July 19th Playoff game
(No games July 1st & 3rd)
Games: 5:45 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Games at C/A Middle School
Coaches meeting May 15th
at The Learning Community
6:30 p.m.
EVENING
REGISTRATION
Tuesday, May 6
6:00 - 7:30 pm
C-A High School
Front Lobby
$60.00 (includes shirt/hat)
$75.00 (includes shirt, hat, pants, helmet)
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2008
GIRLS’ INSTRUCTIONAL
SOFTBALL
4th - 6th Grades
SATURDAY
June 7 - July 19
(No game July 5th)
Registration Deadline:
May 16, 2008
Players & Coaches Clinic May 10th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
C/A Middle School
C/A Middle School
Ball field
Carman-Ainsworth Youth Football &
Cheerleading League
2008 Early registration for Football & Cheerleading
Now through July 2008
*Need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate and physical*
Payment Options for 2008:
1. Early registrations paid in full by July 31, 2008 — $80.00
2. Payment Plan totaling $100.00. $25.00 due at registration and $25.00 payable May 1,
June 1, and July 1. NON-REFUNDABLE.
3. Late registrations paid after July 31 — $100.00
The cost includes the usage of the following:
Football
• Home Jersey
• Away Jersey (Take-away)
• Game Pants, Belt & Pads
• Shoulder Pads
• Helmet
• C/A Varsity Football Stadium usage
• MHSAA Officials
3 Football Weight Divisions
Freshman —
8 & 9 years of age and up to 90 lbs.
Junior Varsity —
Up to 11 years of age and up to 120 lbs.
Varsity —
Up to 12 years of age and up to 160 lbs.
Cheerleading
• Uniform Top
• Uniform Skirt
• Poms
• Cheerleading Jacket (Take-away)
• C/A Varsity Football Stadium usage
Cheerleading Eligibility
6-12 years of age
Registration packets are available at Carman-Ainsworth Community Education located at
1181 W. Scottwood Avenue and at the Carman-Ainsworth Administration Building located
at 3475 W. Court Street. For further information contact us at [email protected] or
call 810-591-7266.
A.Y.S.O. Region 766 Carman-Ainsworth
Early Bird Soccer Registration
When: May 14, 2008
Place: Dye Elementary Media Center (library)
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $80 (price includes uniform shirt, uniform shorts, socks)
Division: U6-U14 (must be age 4 by July 31, 2008)
For more information please contact Ms. Freeman at 810-423-3299 or [email protected]
Practice/Game
Time is 10:00 a.m.
$45.00 (includes shirt/hat)
$5 OFF if you register by May 1st
website: http://bendleainsworth.recware.com
Students and their families perform at the
annual Randels Talent Show, organized by
Mrs. Lackey. Thank you Mrs. Lackey for
making the Randels Talent Show possible!
On February 29, Ronald McDonald visited Dillon Elementary. He had lots to say and
teach about friendship and bullying. The students enjoyed the 45 minutes interactive assembly with lots of laughs and giggles while hearing the message, “It’s unacceptable to bully,
harass, or intimidate others.”
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 13
2008 - 2009 Carman-Ainsworth Athletic Physicals
will be given Wednesday, August 6 — 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 7 — 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Carman-Ainsworth High School – gym area
$15.00 per athlete
Cash or check payable to “Dr. Lum”
Any student interested in playing sports at the middle school or high school level during the 2008-2009 school year are encouraged to have their physical at this time.
You must have a physical form on file in the Athletic Office before you can begin to practice with any athletic team.
VERY IMPORTANT!! ANY PHYSICAL FORM THAT IS TURNED INTO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE AND IS DATED BEFORE APRIL 15, 2008, WILL NOT BE HONORED. THE
MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RULE STATES THAT FOR AN ATHLETIC PHYSICAL TO BE HONORED FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR, IT
MUST BE DATED ON OR AFTER APRIL 15, 2008.
MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
MEDICAL HISTORY
STUDENT AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN
CONSENT FORM
• To be completed by parent or guardian or 18-year-old.
• Must be signed in three places by parent or guardian or 18-year-old.
A CURRENT-YEAR PHYSICAL IS ONE GIVEN ON OR AFTER APRIL 15 OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.
LAST
STUDENT’S
NAME:
FIRST
SEX
DATE OF BIRTH
GRADE
AGE
A CURRENT-YEAR PHYSICAL IS ONE GIVEN ON OR AFTER APRIL 15 OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.
PLEASE PRINT:
STREET
STUDENT’S
ADDRESS:
CITY
FATHER’S / GUARDIAN’S NAME
WORK PHONE
FAMILY DOCTOR
OFFICE PHONE
ZIP
MOTHER’S / GUARDIAN’S NAME
WORK PHONE
STUDENT’S
DATE OF
BIRTH:
HOME PHONE
INSURANCE STATEMENT & MEDICAL HISTORY
CIRCLE
GRADE:
Our son/daughter will comply with the specific insurance regulations of the school district.
• Contract #
• Signature of Parent or Guardian or 18-Year-Old:
HISTORY
YES
NO
HISTORY
YES
NO HISTORY
Have you ever had:
Kidney Disease
Tuberculosis
Jaundice
Sickle-Cell Anemia
YES
NO
Do you now have:
Painful Joints
Backaches
Pounding of Heart
Shortness of Breath
Frequent Urination
Cough
Do you now have:
Blurred Vision
Headaches
Fainting
Convulsions
Blackouts
Poliomyelitis
Pneumonia
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Nosebleeds
Frequent Sore Throats
Stomach Pains
DAY
To be completed by the examining MD, DO, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner &
Returned directly to the patient. (Categories may be added or deleted; check appropriate column.)
SYSTEM
NORMAL
ABN.
SYSTEM
NORMAL
ABN.
Thyroid
Chest
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Hernia
Genitalia / Testicular Exam
Neurologic
Muscular
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I certify that I have examined the above student and recommend him/her as
being able to compete in supervised athletic activities not crossed out below.
BASEBALL - BASKETBALL - BOWLING - COMPETITIVE CHEER - CROSS COUNTRY - FOOTBALL - GOLF GYMNASTICS - ICE HOCKEY - LACROSSE - SKIING - SOCCER - SOFTBALL - SWIMMING - TENNIS TRACK - VOLLEYBALL - WRESTLING
A CURRENT YEAR PHYSICAL IS ONE GIVEN ON OR AFTER APRIL 15 OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.
MD
DATE:
DO
PA
, an 18-year-old, or the parent or guardian
of
, recognize that as a result of
athletic participation, medical treatment on an emergency basis may be necessary, and further
recognize that school personnel may be unable to contact me for my consent for emergency
medical care. I do hereby consent in advance to such emergency care, including hospital care, as
may be deemed necessary under the then-existing circumstances and to assume the expenses of
such care.
X
FORM A (200M) 4/07
STATE
07 08 09
10 11 12 SCHOOL:
This application to participate in athletics is voluntary on my part and the
information submitted is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
I have never received money or negotiable certificates for merchandise in any
amount, nor any embelmatic award or merchandise worth more than twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for participating in athletic events, nor have I ever competed under an assumed
name. After I have represented my school in any sport, I will not compete in any outside
athletic contest in this sport until after my school season has been completed.
I understand that I am expected to adhere firmly to all established athletic policies
of my school district and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, such as those
previously mentioned above as examples but which do not present all the policies to which
I am subject.
DATE
PARENT OR GUARDIAN OR 18-YEAR-OLD CONSENT
I hereby give my consent for the above student to engage in
interscholastic athletics and for the disclosure to the MHSAA of information
otherwise protected by FERPA and HIPAA for the purpose of determining eligibility
for interscholastic athletics; and I understand the possibility that serious injury may
result from participating in athletic activities. He/she has my permission to
accompany the team as a member on its out-of-town trips.
I further understand that my son or daughter will be expected to adhere firmly to all
established athletic policies of the school district and the Michigan High School
Athletic Association.
X
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
OR 18-YEAR-OLD
DATE
This form must be on file in the school
office before practicing with any athletic team.
(Please Print)
EMERGENCY INFORMATION - To be completed by Parent or Guardian or 18 yr. old
To be completed by Parent or Guardian or 18-year-old
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN OR 18-YEAR-OLD
CITY
NP
MEDICAL TREATMENT CONSENT
I,
MIDDLE
PLACE OF
BIRTH:
CIRCLE ONE:
SIGNATURE OF
EXAMINER: X
PRINTED NAME
OF EXAMINER:
YEAR
X
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Urinalysis
Vision
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
Ears
Nose
Throat
Teeth - Cavities
Orthopedic
MONTH
FIRST
STUDENT PARTICIPATION
• Family Insurance Co.
Have you ever had:
Fainting
Diphtheria
Scarlet Fever
Rheumatism
Rupture
Rheumatic Fever
LAST
STUDENT’S
COMPLETE
LEGAL NAME:
Student’s Name:
Grade:
Phone:
IN EMERGENCY 1)
CONTACT:
or
2)
Phone:
My Family Doctor Is:
medical information
. Please detail any special
DATE
(allergies, known drug reactions, current prescribed medications)
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Spelling Bee Winner. Be creative with your message!
COURIER, MAY 2008 — 15
February and March Dillon Dragons
Dillon Elementary continues to recognize Good Citizenship! We are proud of the good
work and good deeds of our students. We would like to recognize the following Dynamnic
Dillon Dragons:
• Preserve memories and enhance the beauty of the new C-A Athletic Stadium entrance
— Three 24’ x 24’ areas of brick pavers set in the cement walkway at the entrance of the
stadium
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YES! Etch my name into C-A history
with a personalized Alumni Plaza Brick.
Purchaser’s Name
Street Address
City
State
Telephone
Email
Drawn on February 22
Zip
Please Check all that apply:
I am an Alumnus/Alumnae, Class of
I am an Employee or Former Employee, Years
I am a former Board of Education Member, Years
I am a Parent/Past Parent.
I am purchasing a brick as a gift for:
Graduation
Birthday
Holiday
Special Occasion
This is a surprise gift. DO NOT SEND acknowledgement to gift recipient.
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Gift Recipient's Name
Street Address
City
Telephone
Carman-Ainsworth
Community Schools
CARES/Alumni Plaza Brick Program
G-3475
Court Street
Select W.
a brick:
(Please indicate
Flint, Michigan
48532
4" x 8"
- $100
3 lines of type
14 spaces per line
State
Zip
inscription on back of order form.)
8" x 8" - $200
12" x 12" - $600
5 lines of type
9 lines of type
14 spaces per line
21 spaces per line
Check options:
I wish to order more than one brick. (Please use a separate order form.)
For an additional fee of $25.00, I wish to have two or more bricks placed
together. (Orders must be submitted together; please staple them.)
I wish to purchase a keepsake duplicate brick at half the price of the original.
(You will be notified of a pick-up time and location.)
Enclosed: Brick $
Drawn on February 29
+ Placement Fee $
+ Duplicate $
= Total $
Please make check or money order payable to the Community Foundation of
Greater Flint. Please write "Carman-Ainsworth Bricks" on the memo line.
OR - Visa/MasterCard #continued
Exp. Date
Signature
Order Form -
Indicate the message you wish to have engraved
in the appropriate box below. Print one character
per box. Leave a box blank for each space between
words. (Engraved messages will appear centered
and all upper case.)
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Return your completed order form and payment to:
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
CARES/Alumni Plaza Brick Program
G-3475 W. Court Street
Flint, Michigan 48532
For more information please call: 810-591-3205
You may duplicate this form or print additonal forms
from the CA website. www.carman.k12.mi.us
4" x 8" - $100
12" x 12" - $600
8" x 8" - $200
For Internal Use-Phase 2
Date Received ______________________ Order #________________ Fundraiser ID _______________________
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Old Electronics Being Collected
Carman Ainsworth High school’s Science Olympiad students have embarked on a Cell
Phone Recycling Program to defray some of the cost for purchase of supplies for construction materials and books needed to prepare for the competition.
They are collecting: • Cell phones • Ink Jet printer cartridges • DVD’s • Laptops • MP3 players • Video game consoles such as X-Box, Sony playstation, Wii • Digital cameras • Portable
navigation & GPS devices such as Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom and etc. • Digital picture
frames • Portable DVD players.
Clarification: This program is limited to the list above and excludes recycling of computer towers, monitors, and printers due to their size. However, through an agreement with
Dell, used computers, components, and peripherals (even non-Dell ones) can be taken to
Goodwill for recycling free of charge. (See http://www.reconnectpartnership.com/ for more
information)
Cellular phones contain toxic materials such as lead and cadmium, which while harmless
during the usable life of a phone, become hazardous to our soil, air and water supply when
disposed of improperly. Carman Ainsworth Science Olympiad Team aims to help clean up
the environment while they raise money for their competition.
If you would like to donate your OLD electronic devices that you no longer need please
send them to the high school office to Mrs. Lotfi or Mrs. Roos.
Avideh Lotfi (chemistry) and Krystal Roos (biology) are Coaches for Science Olympiad.
16 — COURIER, MAY 2008
Music Notes
May
By the time this edition of the Courier reaches your mailbox,
there will be only about a month left of the 2007/08 school year. On
behalf of the music staff, I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt “thank you” to each family and friend of a Carman-Ainsworth
musician. Without your support - be it reminding a child to practice,
or getting them to a concert, making a donation or supporting a fund
raiser, chaperoning an event, or just passing on a friendly word - what we do would not be
possible. We, the music staff of Carman-Ainsworth, are very lucky to have such great students and families, and a wonderful community in which to share our passions: kids, teaching and music. I hope that the school year has been a successful one for each and every one
of your students. We are looking forward to an even better 2008/09. As always, if I can be of
any help, please call me. Thanks again, and have a great last month of school.
Although the calendar “officially” says it is spring, we have had many typical Michigan
spring days. We began the day with temperatures in the lower 30s and will end the day with
rain, snow and falling temperatures. But, in spite of the disappointing drop in temperature,
we can count on warm weather being just around the corner and summer close behind. This
is a great time to begin planning for those lazy days of summer. To this end, below you
will find a few ideas where your music student might want to spend some time expanding
their musical experience this summer. There are many wonderful day and overnight camps
across the state that offer lots of fun, learning and music all wrapped up into one package.
As always, if you have any questions about the camps listed here, or want further information, please call me.
Some camps to choose from:
• Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: band, choir, art, dance, orchestra, piano, and more for
students in grades 5-12.
• Herter Music Camp: band for students in grades 5-12.
• Jim Lee Fine Arts Camp: band, jazz, guitar, art and theater for students in grades 7-12.
These are just a few of the options available. Many religious organizations offer non-denominational music camp experiences too. And, many camps offer scholarships to help pay
for tuition. To find the best place for your child, try www.mysummercamps.com.
Performances/Concerts
— In the News —
-5-1: CAHS Visual Arts Show, 5:30-7pm
-5-1 through 5-3: CAHS Musical
-5-5: 10th Annual All District Band Concert rehearsal and concert.
-5-13: Rankin Elementary General Music Program
-5-14: Woodland Elementary grades 4 and 5 musical, 7pm
-5-15: Woodland Elementary grades 4 and 5 musical, 9:30am
-5-15: CAHS Bands Spring Concert, 7pm
-5-20: CAHS Choirs Spring Concert, 7pm
-5-21: CAHS Bands Award Ceremony, 7pm
-5-22: CAHS Theater Induction of Thespians
-5-22: Randels Elementary 2nd grade general music program, 6:30pm
-5-27: CAMS 8th grade band, Women’s Ensemble and Men’s Ensemble Spring Concert,
7pm
-5-28: CAMS 6th and 7th grade bands Spring Concert, 7pm
June
-6-5: Commencement
Buy a Brick for Kids!
The Carman-Ainsworth Education Foundation is selling bricks to be placed in the Alumni
Plaza at our renovated stadium. The monies from this sale will be used to enhance the quality of education for all students in our district. At this time, 50% of the monies from each
brick go directly into the Foundation, 25% offsets the cost and maintenance of the bricks,
and 25% has been designated for a student group. The C.A.R.E.S. Committee asked the
Cavalier Band Boosters if they would be willing to spearhead the sales. Having trouble
deciding what to put on your brick? Don’t let that stop you from ordering. We have many
different examples to share. Call today. Let us help you help kids!
Calling All Band Families!
The Booster organization is an extremely important component of the success of our band
program in Carman-Ainsworth. The assistance of our parents and volunteers is incredibly
appreciated. If you have any questions regarding Booster activities, please contact Benjy
Jones at 591-5535. Please join the Booster club, we need your help!
The Arts matter! If I can be of any help, please let me know. Call me; together we can
make a difference!
April
Thank you for taking the time to read “Music Notes.” We hope it will keep you well informed and up to date.
Suzanne Miller, Music Educator
K-12 Music Coordinator
[email protected] • 591-6236
-4-28: 10th Annual All District Band Concert rehearsal at high school
-4-29: Woodland Elementary grades 2 and 3 musical, 7pm
-4-30: Woodland Elementary grades 2 and 3 musical, 10am
Musical Stone Soup.
High School Band students at Honors Band.
Musical Stone Soup.
Rankin third graders singing at March 25th program.
Below, third grader instrumentalists for musical
Magic Fish.
Above, third graders, a
fisherman; a fish; and a
drummer for musical Magic
Fish.
Playing Orff instrument
for musical Magic Fish.