Stories from Sunday, May 3, 2009

For the second year, the Base Elementary PTP (parents organization) held an all-school science fair on April 24. PTP coordinator, Kristin Finley said the organization offered the day-long program as a way of adding additional science experiences for the children, since the school district does not offer a specific science program until children reach fourth grade...

As part of Richard McKenna Charter School's Earth Day observances, all of the school's students spent time throughout the day cleaning a portion of Airbase Road, April 22. The students had committed to cleaning their portion of Airbase Road twice a year under the Adopt-a-Highway program. For this spring's clean-up, they were given an additional challenge by class to collect the most trash...