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CES Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
Students Learn Valuable Civic Lessons During
School Election Process
January 15, 2010
The newly elected Student Council Officers for Canutillo Elementary School (CES) were
officially sworn-in to office Friday, January 15th during a special ceremony held at the Canutillo
High School Auditorium. As part of the traditional events surrounding an election, students were
sworn in before their peers, administrators, parents and teachers. They were also required to
address the audience and make their swearing-in statements.
Following the ceremony, CES held an inaugural ball at their own school’s cafetorium. Students
dressed up and treated the event like a traditional Presidential Inauguration.
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Santa Lands at Canutillo Elementary School on His Way Around the World
December 18, 2009
   
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Canutillo, TX (December 18, 2009) – Santa recently stopped by Canutillo Elementary
School to brighten the holidays for many students. Through the generosity of CES staff
and the U.S. Marines, Santa was able to hand out more than 150 presents to less
fortunate kids from the community.
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CES Holds First Student Council Elections
12/9/09
Canutillo, TX (December 9, 2009) -- Canutillo Elementary School (CES) recently held its first
Student Council Election Assembly in the school’s cafeteria. Fifth grade students, who were
vying for six officer positions, presented their platforms to an audience made up of community
members, parents, students, staff and teachers.
Elected officers for the CES Student Council are: President – Logan Zelenak, Vice-President –
Kayley Castillo, Secretary – Lexi Ortiz, Treasurer – Nathalie Arteaga, Parliamentarian –
Vanessa Gaytan, and Historian/Reporter – Crystal Aguilar. Fourth grade representatives
include Jesus Martinez, Crystal Burciaga, Caroline Olivas, Somerstar Vega, Kevin Jordan, and
Erika Chiguil. Fifth grade representatives include Jayleen Ibarra, Mia Valdez, Monica Cano,
Mariana Armengol, and Matthew Cereceres.
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P.E. Classes Spruce Up Campus at CES
12/2/09
Canutillo, TX (November 24, 2009) – The physical education department at Canutillo
Elementary School (CES) recently raised about $2,000 by selling discount cards to fund
improvements for the school grounds. The cards provided discounts at many venues
including restaurants, gaming, and El Paso Diablos baseball games, among others.
In an effort to beautify and improve the campus, CES students and their coaches: Marc
Abeyta, Martin Carrillo, and Enrique Castaños held the fundraiser in October to raise
the funds needed for the beautification project.
Students who sold at least one card to help raise funds were awarded with a specially
designed water bottle. Other student prizes included t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts.
The grand prize, which was a Limo ride to Peter Piper Pizza, was won by four students
who sold the most cards.
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CES Students Show Spirit of Season Through Operation Blessing
11/24/09
Canutillo, TX (November 24, 2009) – Participants in the Mother/Daughter and
Father/Son program at Canutillo Elementary School (CES) recently prepared food
baskets as part of their Operation Blessing Project. The project provided a complete
Thanksgiving meal including a turkey, for some of the less fortunate families in the
community.
Under the direction of the Canutillo ISD Student Support Division, the Canutillo families
receiving the baskets were identified through the CES parent liaison’s office. Each
school in the district coordinates assistance for families through their individual parent
liaison office.
According to Monica Garcia, CES principal, this project shows the true spirit of
Thanksgiving by teaching students at Canutillo, the importance of being thankful by
helping those families in need.
“With the generosity and help from our teachers and staff here at CES, and local
grocery stores, we were able to prepare Thanksgiving Baskets for more than 32 needy
families in Canutillo,” said Gloria Guerrero, CES attendance clerk. |
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CES Students Enhance Campus
With Beautification Project
5/21/09
Canutillo Elementary School (CES) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.,
Tuesday, May 26, in front of the school (651 Canutillo Avenue), to celebrate the
completion of the Grade Level Garden Project.
The project included the planting of flowers and shrubs in raised gardens. According to
Stephanie Zelenak, CES instructional coordinator, each grade level researched and
designed their raised garden bed with a theme. A team of 156 kinder through fifth grade
students helped in the development of the gardens.
Research included studying native plants that thrive in the Southwest desert region and
provide an attractive area and outdoor classroom for students and teachers to visit
throughout the school year. Supervision of the landscape design and volunteer work
came from Laura Zelenak, CISD substitute teacher and Master Gardener representative.
The beautification initiative was made possible through a Canutillo Independent School
District Service Learning Grant and donations from employees, community members,
and local businesses including Sierra Vista Growers and CEMEX. Monetary donations
were received from Canutillo staff, families, and community members, who came
together in May to plant the gardens.
For more information, contact S. Zelenak, at 877-7691. |
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G2 Garden Beautification Project
Stephanie Zelenak, Project Coordinator
2008-2009 Service Learning Mini-Grant Winners
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Project Overview:
It is glaringly obvious that education is equally as important as environmental conservation through the planning, planting, and maintenance of a schoolyard gardens. A schoolyard garden is a tangible product with nearly immediate results. This sends a clear message; we are able to take positive action for our environment, in our community. Through this learning process, youngsters, teachers, administrators, and community participants develop a sense of ecological awareness, stewardship, and "big picture" thinking. A schoolyard garden is a great way to help children become more aware of their surroundings by developing keen observation and conservation skills. Children love to discover the world around them and through grade level gardens that are as close as their own school their curiosity will be sparked. The goal is to inspire students to protect our environment and help them form a connection with nature.
The environment, kids, and the entire school and outside community receive the benefits. This project will encourage environmental awareness, as well as community involvement in education and use of the outdoors as a cross-curricular teaching tool.
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CES Virtual Museum
Judith Valle, Project Coordinator
2008-2009 Service Learning Mini Gran Winners
Museums have been discovering the Internet over the past few years like many other information provision sectors. Rather uniquely, they span both educational and commercial sectors, with a concentration of the original object even in this virtual world. A virtual museum is a tangible product with nearly immediate results. This sends a clear message- our community has a rich history and culture that is worth being traced back and documented. Through this learning process, youngsters, teachers, administrators, and community participants develop a sense of technological, historical and cultural awareness and big picture thinking. This project is a great way to help children become more aware of their surroundings by developing keen observation, research and documentation skills. A virtual museum is interdisciplinary and can be used to teach basic skills in social studies, language arts, and technology. |
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