Week of Jan 30 to Feb 4 School Notebook Austin Burnet Dowling
Elementary schedules note magnet re enrollment dates PTA meetings and events across campuses including Valentine grams TAKS tests early releases spellings bees and fundraisers. Tsunami fund total and upcoming activities are listed with times and locations for multiple schools.
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Austin
Valentine
Hilda Marianacci
Tsunami Children’s Fund
PTA
Goliad Elementary
Noel Art Institute
Art Institute
Gonzales Elementary
Valentine Sales
Smoothie Trend Replaces Junk Food In Schools
Thirteen year old Megan de la Torre visits Smoothie King and Jamba Juice vendors to push healthier drinks and snacks in schools. Rocky Gettys of Smoothie King cites rising junk food trends while noting programs to offer fruit smoothies in schools since 1990. Parents and officials show growing interest in healthier options.
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Megan de la Torre
Smoothie King
Jamba Juice
Rocky Gettys
Kenner
Bowyer
Pow
San Francisco
Jamba
Meet Sherry Valencia Background and Philosophy
Valencia grew up in Big Spring with husband David and has one son a daughter and two grandsons. She enjoys reading decorating sports and more. Her education notes a bachelor's degree and emphasis on higher level thinking in all subjects and applying skills to life. Her philosophy centers on student achievement in academics and self-esteem.
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Valencia
Big Spring
David
Dents
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Elizabeth Barlow
Blackshear Magnet
Michael Comer
Sadie Banuelos
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Sherry Valencia
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