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To see the full schedule and all upcoming events, visit the town website and click view all calendars. The department of prevention and human services may pantry needs and library events. The Ashlin food pantry is seeking donations of unopened unexpired items for May. Drop off boxes are available at the community center, lower rear entrance, and at Shaws on Pawn Street. Every donation helps support local families. Over at the Ashlin Public Library, there's something for everyone this week. For adult programs, we have the ESL Conversation Group on Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 p.m. Piecing Puzzles Together Thursday, May 22nd at 100 p.m. And paint night with Ashwinnie Chit novice on Thursday, May 22nd at 4 5:30 p.m. For teens, we have Teen Movie Night, Inside Out 2, on Wednesday, May 21st at 5:00 PM. And for children, we have the Lego Club on Wednesday, May 21st at 4:30 p.m.
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I expect to see you a lot more now. Um and good luck today. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Appreciate it.
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So, we got two outs, runner on second. Now at bat is Nelson. And that's in there for a strike. Oh, that ball gets gets by. That was a low pitch. Pass ball. Paul Snell will make his way to third base. One ball, one strike on Nelson. Ball's just outside. It's another ball. We're three on one count now. And that's way up in the air. A foul. Catcher trying to get under. I think that's that's out of play. went into the uh the Ashlin dugout. Good job by the catch of getting the mask off, looking up, thinking about getting under it, but that ball just was unplayable. Looks like we have a full count. Oh, that ball's high. Okay, runners at the corners. Up at bat. It's got a lefty. Got to watch out over here for foul balls. Ball's high. pops out of the glove and runner from first goes over to second.
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Some of the topics covered by our speakers include substance abuse, dating violence, and mental health. On May 23rd, a wellness fair attended by more than 15 local organizations will take place in the football field and is open to students in all grade levels. Culinary attends day on the hill. Our culinary students and staff participated in the annual mask day on the hill on May 6th by preparing and serving food to the attendees. This event provides an opportunity for for school committee members to superintendent, students, and legislators to connect and discuss policy priorities. They did an outstanding job. JTS uniforms starting on the 2025 2026 school year. Current job specific JTS uniforms will no longer be available. Current uniforms will still be counted as a valid uniform shirt and will be sold for 50% off until the end of the school year. Medical assisting, health assisting, and dental uniforms will remain the same.
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The girls wrestling team took third. Boys wrestling had eight, finish in the top three and two league champions. Girls basketball finished third in league. Boys basketball finished as co-ch champions. Two students were recognized this morning at the national level for their artwork as part of the Daughters of the American Revolution art contest. In track, girls placed third and the boys placed second in the league with two school records being set, five league champions, and one league record being set. Finally, out of the 12 or 12 of the 13 extracurricular activities recogni recognized by the Kansas High School Activities Association, the class of 2029 was recognized as distinguished in 12 of those categories. To be distinguished, they have to have a collective GPA of 2.5 to 4.0 or higher. Those that were involved in at least one activity in their time during 8th grade, which is art, band, vocal, or activities, their collective GPA was 3.61.
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We shared wins, losses, long practices, and good memories that I'll never forget. But even outside of sports, we've all found moments that made these years special. Like hanging out with friends, playing games, or laughing about things that probably didn't even make sense. Those small moments matter. That sometimes the best part of school aren't just about what you learned, but we learned it with. We wouldn't be here without the people who supported us. Our teachers who gave their time and patience, and our families who believed in us and kept us going. Thank you for being in our corner. To the class of 2029, this is the only beginning. We have so much ahead of us. New challenges, new opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in our own unique ways. Congratulations and thank you. Now, please join me in welcoming our second co- validictorian, Valentina Ramirez.
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So, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time in a land far far away, on a warm spring day, two seniors came up to me and asked me if I would consider being a sponsor to their class of 2025. I of course immediately jumped to the chance. And boy, was I in for a ride. with me getting my feet wet with this new job and learning the ways of the education system as a school counselor here and with the students. There were so many ideas and strategies they wanted to do. We had a lot of ups and downs throughout the year. Regardless of all of that, I wouldn't change it for the world. The kids have not only grew from their experiences and learned knowledge from their classrooms, but they have taught me in numerous ways, including their different perspectives when faced with challenges.
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Good morning everyone, families, friends, teachers, and most importantly, our incredible eighth grade class. Today is more than just a promotion. It's a celebration of growth, of perseverance, and the incredible journey each and each and every one of you has taken to arrive at this moment. You've studied hard, navigated challenges, learned valuable lessons, both academic and personal, and you've grown into young people who are ready to take on the next big adventure, high school. To our students, I want you to know this. You are capable. You are resilient. You are full of potential. And no matter what lies ahead, carry with you everything you've learned here. Not just facts and figures. but courage, empathy, and determination. Junior high is not always easy. It's a time of discovering who you are and where you fit in, the friends you've made, the sports you've played, the clubs you've made or joined in, and the fun you've had.
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Thank you all for being here to help us celebrate this momentous occasion. Please stand and welcome the SATA NJR OTC for the presentation of colors. Oh god. Order colors. Ready. Left face. Present. colors. Ready? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Order colors ready. Cut. Right. Face. Colors. Forward. March. Please be seated. [Music] Please welcome to our podium our superintendent, Mrs. Roxan Rico, our principal, Mrs. Diana Privas, and our director of student services, Mr. Steven Leen. Good morning. I am Mrs. We know the very proud superintendent of these amazing Colts that we are going to celebrate today. I would first and foremost like to thank our board members who are here with us. Mr. Austard, board president, please stand. Miss Laura Le Fever member, thank you.
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Why didn't you guys warn me how squirly these kids are?" And I say that with love and affection because I'm so excited to see what these kids will do. um because the squirly classes are the most athletic classes. As the athletic director, I'm really excited to see them grow and develop. Um not only that, but what they were able to accomplish and the growth that they have shown to our school over the school year and the maturity that they have um shown to you as parents, but also to our teachers. And I want to thank our teachers are professionals and they really really did a great job and helped contain that energy that they have. and to focus and that's going to do well for this class. So, I'm really excited um to see them promote and move on to first grade. Congratulations. [Music] Hi, good morning.
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So, we now have three students that we're educating that we had a teacher for that we turned on the lights, desks, materials, supplies, but we only get money for two. So, that's one of the considerations when you're trying to manage budgets uh under this funding formula. Um, oh, let me go back there. I didn't click on it. So, this is a summary report. This is located on the Arizona Department of Education's website. These are also uh documents that are available to public when someone wants to see what the average daily membership is for various school districts in um our district. This is all fiscal year 2324 data. And the reason that I'm using that year is so we have a full year to look at over the presentation tonight. I wanted to show you the budget process from start to finish and then what the outcome was when we spent the dollars.
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Joey Balamenti, is that you? Come on up. Good to meet you. Now, Joey is here. He was we we were going to call on you last board meeting, but I think you were at the town of Gilbert getting recognized. Correct. Yeah. Like it's all right. Well, let me explain to you why he's here. Joey, obviously again from Gilbert Highest, qualified to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament in the United States Exemporary Exemporaneous Speaking, placing sixth at the Arizona District tournament at Broofphy College Prep in April. So, you are going to represent not just Gilbert High, but Gilbert public schools, and we are looking forward to seeing some great things out of you out of this national tournament. Please congratulate him on this exceptional achievement. He will join an Arizona delegation to compete in De Moine, Iowa in June. Have you ever been to De Mo in June?
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Lopez and Miss Dudo who have helped me grow and become a better leader. Rams, we've grown, matured, and are ready to succeed in whatever the future holds. Finally, reflect on the ones who have helped us get here. Our families who have sacrificed, supported, and loved us, and pushed us to succeed. With all my heart, I want to thank my mom and my dad. Graciastomano do gracias. The values from past generations may also guide us. From my grandfathers, Lisandro and Mario, I have learned the importance of hard work, excellence, kindness, and integrity. Whatever your values that have been passed down, hold them close. They will guide you as you go forward. All right, I think we've done enough reflecting. Now it's time to face our future. Now is the time to use all these lessons and advice we've been given to move forward on the path we choose.
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[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Now, please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [Music] Now, please direct your attention to Thunderbird's vocal ensemble, who will now sing for you The Night We've Met by Lord Hira. [Music] I am not the only traveler. who has notaid his search to follow again. [Music] what the hell [Music] am I tell [Music] myself back [Music] I don't know what I'm supposed to do. When the night was full of tears and [Music] Take me back to the [Music] night. Take me back to the night we met. [Music] Take me back to the night we met. [Applause] Um, good evening families, friends, faculty, and most importantly, the graduating class of 2025.
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Awesome. Well, EMTT, congratulations and thank you for your student leadership. back up. I'll let him go first. Great. Thank you. [Applause] Okay. Next, we would like to celebrate three of our staff members who were nominated for King County Educator of the Year Awards. Lisa Hatfield is our fifth grade band and orchestra teacher. Monica Hubble is a social studies teacher at Rotolo Middle School and Heather Mandel is the principal secretary at Ro Middle School. Would you please join me in welcoming Lisa, Monica, and Heather up to the podium, [Music] please? All right. So before you you you're we're going to give you a chance to address everyone, but uh one of the comments I want to just share is that education is a people business and our district was very fortunate to have three of our amazing employees represent us at the King County Educator of the Year Awards.
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Freshman. All right. What was your highlight of the freshman year? Oh, the football varsity games. Going to the football games. What was your favorite theme dressing up? The minion theme. Second time that's been mentioned today. People love the minions. Got through freshman year. That's the toughest one to get through. You ready to be a sophomore? What are you looking forward to next year as a sophomore? Not being a freshman. Who am I here with? Isel Craft. Isabelle, what year in school are you? I'm a freshman. What has been the highlight of your freshman year? I feel like it has to be like the football games. What are you looking forward to next year? What What are you looking forward to sophomore year? Probably for like the new teachers and able to do more stuff cuz like I'm older, I guess, for one more year. So, she's looking forward to meeting some new teachers, doing some more things around school.
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Uh the fact that we pay our certified staff uh over the summer and that's backdated to FY25. Uh so again, you will see that even out after the the month of June. uh actual year-to- date other objects is another place to highlight that is above the projection. Uh we when we look at that uh that is due to O andM issues the operational maintenance uh uh issues that we've had other larger expenses especially surrounding the the custodial drama that we experienced earlier this year. We look at our monthend fund balances again uh we are uh higher than we were this time last year. Uh and you'll see those two lines are are getting ever closer right there. Uh but we're still in in solid shape. When we look at uh how this past month compared with the prior uh month to date, uh you can see how local resources actually was a little higher than uh this time last year.
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Hello, my name is Brody from fifth grade in Deer Path School. I created a DJ Moore Bottle Pop project from DJ Moore is a football wide receiver from the Bears. This was fun because we got to work on it at home and we got a chance to show our creativity. Let's give a big hand to the fifth graders. Great job, guys. Now I have our two third grade representatives come on up. Good evening. My name is Marissa from third grade. I created my geometry town to show what we were doing in class by making 3D buildings. I would like to do my geometry ch again another year. Hello board of education. My name is Leland from third grade from Gapath school. I created my geometry town to show how we can create a town and all the different building in it. We had to make roads and stop signs.
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Uh so solar and energy improvements is definitely something that's on our our radar. We're actually uh looking at working with a local uh company that deals with facility management uh to really evaluate our energy needs and where we can uh see some savings. Yeah. I mean, even if we had to, I mean, I know a lot of schools have even on their roof, the panels on the roof. So, maybe that's something we could do sooner than later. Um, just a thought because that was sticker shock for sure.
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Obviously, the board of education for your support. Uh Mr. Aliffield, Miss Creos for your support at both the high school and middle school. Miss Castelnik, our administrative assistant who make sure that everything in our office runs on a regular and consistent basis. Matt Mueller, who you we wouldn't know any of the the fantastic things that we're doing if you if we're out without his efforts in our social media campaign. I mean, we're up to a couple. This last month, we had over 300,000 unique views on Instagram, uh, which reached 28,000 accounts, just to give you an idea. And then, obviously, the work that we've done at the middle school with Matt Hoer, uh, Cali, Miss Anderson, and Miss Sheffller have just been outstanding. And in front of you, uh, Dr. Kagglin is a is a soccer ball and that soccer ball is uh was signed by the inaugural members of both the boys and girls middle school team that we added this past year uh at the at the middle school and so that's for you and your office and I before I move on I wanted to discuss that at the middle school since we've started we've also uh we've brought back girls softball as well as added boys baseball in addition to that we've uh hosted five different uh IES regional events um which are similar to the IHSA events which have not been taking place previously at the middle school.
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