For the second year in a row, a sixth grade Clarendon student has won 1st place the state-wide Spanish Language Essay contest in the 6-8th grade category. Ariana is a native  English language speaker in Mr. Carlos Ardon’s English-Spanish Dual Language classroom at Clarendon School. The contest was hosted by Tucson Association for Bilingual Education and the Arizona Association for Bilingual Education as part of the XXVI Annual Conrado Gómez Torneo de Ortografía activities. She will return to Tucson to read her award-winning essay at the Spanish Language Spelling Bee at Wakefield Middle School in Tucson, Arizona where she also will receive a check for $100 prize money.

Ariana, 6th grade, Clarendon Dual Language

Devon & Vivian proudly display their hard earned award

The Susan Morley Merit Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of one of OMS' great teachers. Eighth grade students can apply for the scholarship, the winner of which receives a scholarship for books and materials needed in high school. For more information visit: SMMS.

This year the award went to two students Devon and Vivian. Devon plans to attend Brophy Prep. Vivian will be moving out of state. We wish them the best in their academic endeavors!

Osborn District Spelling Bee 2008 winners: Angela P. & Perla C. with School Board president, Marilyn Rollins

Tara M., Debbie K., and Elizabeth P. at the Montecito Spelling Bee 2008

On January 22nd, 14 students from Clarendon, Longview, Montecito, Osborn Middle, and Solano Schools participated in the Osborn School District Spelling Bee. The 14 students were the top spellers from their respective schools competing to represent Osborn School District at the Regional Spelling Bee. The judges were Marilyn Rollins, President of the Governing Board for the district, and two former principals, Judy Whiles and Claudia Berner. The top speller was Angela a 6th grader in Kristin Lorrain’s classroom, second place went to Perla a 5th grader in Nilda Lopez’s classroom. Both girls are in Longview’s Dual Language Program. The first and second place winners will represent Osborn School District at the Regional Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all who won the privilege to compete in the District Spelling Bee.

Clarendon School held their Spelling Bee on December 12, 2007. The winners were: 1st: Addison W.; 2nd: Julie T.; 3rd: Isaac S.; and 4th: Shannon W.

Longview School held their annual Spelling Bee on January 15, 2008. The winners were: 1st: Angela P.; 2nd: Perla C.; 3rd Dale S.

Montecito School held their Spelling Bee on January 9, 2008. The winners were: 1st: Debbie K.; 2nd: Elizabeth P.; 3rd Tara M.

Solano School held their Spelling Bee in two phases, ending January 10, 2008. The winners were: 1st: Alan R.; 2nd: J. R.; 3rd Jennifer M.

OMS Cheer Squad:Eunice, Jamiea, Alexis, Markeitta, Andrea, Yesenia, Selma, Dulce, Gina, Leah, Cecilia, Diana, Aisha, Karen Diaz, and Cashe

Congratulations to the Osborn Middle School Firehawk Cheerleading Squad coached by seventh grade math teacher Sarah Saiz. They took fifth place in the AZ State Cheerleading/Pom Tournament. They competed against 41 Middle Schools from across the state. “Before the competition my girls were nervous,” says Saiz, “they noticed the confidence and poise of the veteran cheerleaders. In the end, we didn't get top 3, but the tournament director made it a point to tell me how great my girls were.”

Clarendon Students to Perform in AZ Ballet's Nutcracker

Hanssel H. proudly displays Nutcracker role

For the last four years Clarendon and Encanto Ballet Program students have read and compared various versions of the Nutcracker and attended  performances. This year a small group of ambitious students was ready to try for more. Six Clarendon Ballet students were selected to perform the Arizona Ballet’s Nutcracker beginning December 6th.

Three students will be performing as Angels: Elvira Garcia A., Guadalupe C., and Stephanie Michel R.; two as soldiers: Adrianna H. and Dawn U.; and one as a boy in the Party Scene: Hanssel H. All have been rehearsing diligently each week and look forward to a busy performance schedule in December. The Osborn Ballet Program is in its fourth year. Last year 51 girls and boys from Clarendon School and 83 from Encanto School took lessons. Osborn Ballet Program students will be learning from both sides of the curtain this year! The Ballet program is supported through Tax Credit Donations to the schools, donations to the Osborn Educational Foundation and an after school grant.

Student artwork from Solano’s 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th grades is on exhibit at the new Young Arts Arizona gallery located at 2009 N 7th St. thanks to art teacher Deborah Hodder. Second grade students painted self portraits. Third grade students made 2-color monoprints. Fourth grade students made ‘The Turtle and the Island’ drawings based on folk tale from Papa New Guinea. Sixth grade made Kandinsky inspired scratch art and learned he is credited with painting the first modern abstract works of art. After this exhibit leaves Young Arts Arizona, it will be on display at the Herberger Theater.

Ivan F., 5th grade, Clarendon School

Sixth grade Clarendon student Luis R. has won 1st place a state-wide Spanish Language essay contest in the 6-8th grade category. Luis’ essay focuses on the benefits of being bilingual. He is in Mr. Carlos Ardon’s Dual Language classroom at Clarendon School in the Osborn School District. The contest was hosted by Tucson Association for Bilingual Education and the Arizona Association for Bilingual Education as part of the XXV Annual Conrado Gómez Torneo de Ortografía activities. He will return to Tucson to read his award-winning essay at the Spanish Language Spelling Bee at Challenger Middle School in Tucson, Arizona where he also will receive a check for $250 prize money.

Luis, 6th grade, Clarendon Dual Language

Gustavo, 3rd grade, Encnato Dual Language

Tony Kong at Price Kong & Co supports fine arts at Montecito School. The company holiday cards are designed by Montecito students and chosen through an art contest. This year’s winners in the K-3^rd grade category are: 2^nd grader Alicia B., 1^st place winner and 3^rd graders Cesar C. and Jerry V., 2^nd and 3^rd place winners. The 1^st and 2^nd place winners in the 4^th – 6^th grade category were: 6^th grader Anabel C. and 5^th grader Adena D.. Congratulations to all students who participated- the artwork was spectacular! Montecito appreciates partnerships with local businesses which enrich students’ experiences.

Four Montecito 5th graders have been selected out of a total of six students city-wide to receive the Boy’s Hope Girls Hope scholarship. They will receive full tuition for private school at St. Gregory,  Brophy and Xavier, for college, and for extra-curricular activities.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of AZ Facts:

-Arizona children currently served are 17% Native American, 65% Hispanic, 7% Caucasian, 7% African-American and 3% Asian

-Boys Hope Girls Hope students are currently enrolled at Bourgade High School, Brophy College Prep, St. Francis Elementary School, St. Gregory’s Elementary School, and Xavier College Prep

-100% of Arizona graduates have been admitted to college

Joanna, Luis, Abdiel, and Korri; Montecito

-97% of Arizona Boys Hope Girls Hope students are or will be the first in their family to attend college

-Arizona graduates have attended or are attending Arizona State University, Colgate, Colorado College, Dartmouth College, DePaul, Northern Arizona University, Pepperdine,  Saint Anselm College, St. Louis University, & University of Southern California

Congratulations to Michael Q. for achieving “Master Craftsman” for the quality and design of his CO2 Car in Industrial Technology. When designing his car Michael tried to make the car very light and give it curves that would help it to move fast. Michael says he likes the class because he has learned to do all kinds of projects like designing airplanes, making cars out of wood, learning to paint. He also has learned how to build electronics. He enjoys helping other people with their projects. Michael wants to pursue a career as a mechanic and feels like this class has helped prepare him.

Michael Q. holds up winning car

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