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May at a Glance

• April 30–May 4 (PS)Spring Programs

• May 7–11 (K–5)Spring Programs and Art Fair

• May 7–11 (1–5)Computer Programming Fair

• May 14–18 (6–8)Spring Programs, Art Fair, andComputer Programming Fair

• May 28Memorial Day—No School

May 2018

Spring Programs and More!Can you believe it’s time again for Challenger’s Spring Programs? All of our programs are original, written specifically for our talented Challenger students. You will be impressed and delighted with the musical performances of our preschool through fifth grade students.

Our middle school programs are designed to greatly develop students’ theatrical poise and delivery. Both the music and the scripts are more mature and challenging than in previous grades. Students must audition for lead roles.

Sixth graders will present a readers’ theater that will spark your imagination and tickle your funny bone. Seventh grade classes will deliver a one-act play in which they will display their budding thespian abilities. Our eighth graders will perform a challenging historical production which includes period costumes, dances, and music. (Note: At various campuses, some grades and classes have combined for the programs.)

For each program, we will provide a handout that offers a small peek into the music and drama performed in your child’s class.

During the weeks of elementary and middle school programs, peruse the outstanding kindergarten through eighth grade Young Author books. Visit classrooms to see Computer Programming Fair projects from grades one through eight. And don’t forget to wander through the Art Fair to enjoy a sampling of impressive artistic student work.

You won’t want to miss these wonderful events. It’s amazing what our students can do!

Watch for an invitation with exact dates and times, or download a schedule from your campus page at ChallengerSchool.com. Invite your neighbors, friends, and family—Challenger Spring Programs are fun for everyone!

Challenger Spring Programs are both entertaining and impressive!

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Reward vs. AwardAt Challenger, we show students the benefits they gain from the mental sweat of their academic pursuits. Students discover how the knowledge and skills they acquire enhance their lives, and they learn to live and think independently.

We admire the attainment of worthwhile goals and find inspiration in recognizing others who excel. Challenger students know that it is through their hard work and achievement, rather than the award given, that they find the rewards of joy and self-worth. Congratulations to the achievers in this issue!

Super ScientistsThis year, Challenger students continued the tradition of achievement in the field of science. Many students placed in regional Science Fair events, and quite a few also qualified for upcoming state Science Fair competitions and the Broadcom MASTERS contest. First-place winners in their categories included:

Benjamin Gardner of Traverse Mountain (UT) was named a Grand Champion, and several other students received specialty awards at their competitions.

Medha P. and Samarveer P. of Avery Ranch (TX) and Stevie T. of Traverse Mountain (UT)

Aditya I. Ardenwood, CA Anakha G. Ardenwood, CA Anika J. Ardenwood, CA Arhana A. Strawberry Pk., CA Benjamin G. Traverse Mtn., UT Dhruv R. Ardenwood, CA Emma L. Ardenwood, CA Eshan R. Strawberry Pk., CA Henry Y. Sunnyvale, CA Janani K. Ardenwood, CA Josephina R. Silverado, NV Medha P. Avery Ranch, TX Michael S. Salt Lake, UT

Mihika B. Ardenwood, CANeeraja P. Ardenwood, CA Nikhil T. Ardenwood, CA Nikita S. Sunnyvale, CA Nithika K. Berryessa, CA Nivedita K. Ardenwood, CA Pujita T. Strawberry Park, CA Samarveer P. Avery Ranch, TX Sasha M. Ardenwood, CA Sonia S. Sunnyvale, CA Stevie T. Traverse Mtn., UT Vikram M. Ardenwood, CA

Ardenwood (CA) students who were recognized at their Regional Science Fair, including Aditya I., Anakha G., Anika J., Dhruv R., Emma L., Janani K., Mihika B., Neeraja P.,

Nikhil T., Nivedita K., Sasha M., and Vikram M.

(from left): Arhana A., Eshan R., and Pujita T. of Strawberry Park (CA)

(from left): Nikita S., Sonia S., and Henry Y. of Sunnyvale (CA)

(from left): Josephina R. of Silverado (NV), Nithika K. of Berryessa (CA), and Michael S. of Salt Lake (UT)

Benjamin G. of Traverse Mountain (UT)

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Stellar SpellersQuite a few Challenger students competed in qualifying contests for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Savannah H. of Everest (ID) won her bee, and Mindy P. of Salt Lake (UT) placed fourth in her competition.

Winning WritersEach year, Challenger fifth through eighth graders participate in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American History Essay Contest. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness.Challenger students traditionally perform extremely well in this contest, and this year was no exception. Many campuses reported chapter award winners from the contest—in several chapters, Challenger students swept the awards for every grade—and a number of students advanced to win at the district, state, and region levels!

From left, top: Jack R. of Sunnyvale (CA), Kaleb S. of Almaden (CA), and Tara F. of Avery Ranch (TX). Bottom: Michael S. and Riya S. of Salt Lake (UT)

District, State, and Region Winners Jack R. Sunnyvale, CA Kaleb S. Almaden, CA Michael S. Salt Lake, UT Riya S. Salt Lake, UT Tara F. Avery Ranch, TX

Chapter Winners Abigail O. Middlefield, CA Amelia Y. Middlefield, CA Callie F. Sandy, UT Chloe H. Silverado, NV Chloe N. Berryessa, CA Derik L. Almaden, CA Divya S. Berryessa, CA Ella S. Middlefield, CA Emily L. Shawnee, CA Emmet S. Lone Mtn., NV

Savannah H. (left) of Everest (ID), and Mindy P. of Salt Lake (UT)

Adrian Z. Ardenwood, CA Amish G. Lone Mtn., NV Aswin S. Berryessa, CA Dylan J. Silverado, NV Kelly H. Silverado, NV Kyle O. Sandy, UT Leah N. Harwood, CA Madison B. Silverado, NV Michael S. Salt Lake, UT Mindy P. Salt Lake, UT Rohit S. Sandy, UT Sahas G. Strawberry Pk., CA Sarina M. Avery Ranch, TX Samika S. Sunnyvale, CA Savannah H. Everest, ID Vayun K. Middlefield, CA

Geography GenuisesSeveral Challenger students advanced to state finals of the National Geographic Bee. Aadarsh K. of Salt Lake (UT), Jack S. of Lone Mountain (NV), and Christopher S. of Silverado (NV) placed in their state competitions.

From left, top: Aadarsh K. of Salt Lake (UT)

and Jack S. of Lone Mtn. (NV) Bottom:

Christopher S. of Silverado (NV)

Important Dates for 2018–19Mark your calendars for our two main breaks for next school year. Challenger will not be in session during the dates listed below:Winter Break Dec. 24–Jan. 4 All RegionsSpring Break March 18–22 TX* March 25–29 ID April 1–5 CA, UT April 15–19 NV

*Spring break for the new Legacy

campus in Plano will be March 11–15.

Gavin V. Sandy, UT Kiersten M. Lone Mtn., NV Namrata N. Berryessa, CA Nataliya A. Sandy, UT Priyanka M. Sandy, UT Riya M. Salt Lake, UT Ryan N. Middlefield, CA Sophie Z. Salt Lake, UT Soren S. Lone Mtn., NV

Aadarsh K. Salt Lake, UT Aarav B. Berryessa, CA Ananya M. Ardenwood, CA Avi T. Strawberry Pk., CA Christopher S. Silverado, NV Conor A. Everest, ID Jack S. Lone Mtn., NV Kaleb S. Almaden, CA Keshav B. Sunnyvale, CA Liliana W. Sandy, UT Ujan R. Traverse Mtn., UT

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Preschool Heard It in the HallsSaratoga (CA) campus—As the preschool teacher was reading a Berenstain Bear book to her class, she came upon a passage that said that Mother Bear had bought a dozen eggs. “Do any of you know what a dozen is?” she asked.

“It’s 12,” one student replied.

Another clever student added, “It’s plenty of eggs—it’s a plural!” West Jordan (UT) campus—Kindergartners were learning the different sounds that the digraph ch can make as they read the story “The Mechanical Man.” The main character was described as being “shiny like chrome.”

“What do you think chrome means?” queried the teacher.

Shraven raised his hand confidently and explained, “It’s an app on your phone!”

Summer SchoolHave you heard about Challenger Adventureland? During our summer school program, children will go on imaginary trips each week as they learn phonics, numbers, and so much more. Classes begin June 18. See your school office to apply today!

Challenger Adventureland—learning and fun!

Some Exciting AccomplishmentsWe applaud the dedication and hard work of the many students who distinguished themselves this year in outside activities, including these achievers:

• Arin P. of Almaden (CA), a fifth grader, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of academic quizzes, often outpacing older students. Not only was he the highest ranking Quiz Bowl player in the Northern California middle school division this year, qualifying for nationals, but he also will be representing California in the International History Olympiad in Berlin this summer.

• Congratulations to pianists Henry Y. of Sunnyvale (CA) and Gordi L. of Almaden (CA)—Henry earned four medals, including gold, and Gordi received a second place award at the U.S. Open Music Competition.

• Eighth grader Jingchao L. of Berryessa (CA) qualified for the state finals in the Math Counts competition.

• Almaden’s (CA) Robert W. excelled at the Central Coast swimming contest, compiling the most points of any contestant.

• Anika B.’s short story “Kidnap in Paris” earned the Ardenwood (CA) seventh grader a silver medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

• Because of her second place award at the American Protégé music contest, Selene C. of Berryessa (CA) performed a piano piece at Carnegie Hall.

• Golfer Nicholas L. of Avery Ranch (TX) won a southern Texas Junior PGA event and qualified for a Junior Pro-Am competition.

• Silverado (NV) students Katherine W., Tyler F., and Kelly H. won chapter awards for the Patriot’s Pen contest.

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