R E G I O N A L R O U N D U P :
HEADLINES FROM ACROSS THE STATE
1
Round Rock elementary students
raise thousands for charity
Canyon Creek Elementary students raised
more than $2,000 for a nonproft that helps
communities in rural Africa gain access to
clean, safe water. The third graders were
inspired by a presentation from Water to
Thrive's executive director. The students'
eforts included making and selling crafts and
reaching out for matching contributions.
roundrock.isd
2
Bryan student qualifes for
US Olympic Trials
Bryan sophomore Julia Cook qualifed for
the US Olympic Trials at the USA Swimming
Speedo Sectionals, an event that showcases
some of the top swimming talent from
across the country. Cook fnished second
behind two-time Olympic gold medalist
Kirsty Coventry.
theeagle.com
3
Sonora students experience
hands-on art day
Sonora students participated in "Art Is
Everywhere," an event where kids rotated
through diferent types of artistic mediums,
such as paint throwing, watercolor painting,
cookie painting, embroidery, and pottery
design. Alejandro Castanon, an artist from
San Angelo, created an abstract portrait in
real time while talking to the students about
color and perspective.
sonoraisd.net
4
Plainview senior pitches
no-hitter baseball game
Plainview senior Ethan Earhart pitched a
no-hitter against El Paso Franklin's baseball
team during an early season matchup.
Earhart walked one opponent and struck
out six in the 10-0 victory for the Plainview
Bulldogs. The left hander has been virtually
unhittable this year. Last season, Earhart was
an all-district frst team pitcher.
MyPlainview.com
5
Abilene students create
recycled miniature golf course
Ward Elementary gifted and talented
students raised money for a feld trip to the
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
by building their own miniature golf course.
The course, built from recycled "trash," was
created after the second, third, fourth, and
ffth graders conducted research at a local
miniature golf course. The students' creation
was a hit at the PTA's Winter Festival.
abileneisd.org
6
Corpus students compete in
2016 Special Olympics Texas
Winter Games
The Corpus Christi Special Olympics Texas
All-Star Volleyball Team won fourth place
at the 2016 Special Olympics Texas Winter
Games in Round Rock. The CCISD Board of
Trustees honored the team's outstanding work
with a special recognition from the district.
facebook.com/CCISD
atpe.org
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7 summer 2016
PHOTOS
COURTESY
OF:
1.ROUND
ROCK
ISD;
2.
BRYAN
ISD;
3.
SONORA
ISD;
4.
SKIP
LEON;
5.
ABILENE
ISD;
6.
CORPUS
CHRISTI
ISD