Tempe Mayor recognizes outstanding elementary students

Tempe Mayor recognizes outstanding elementary students



TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman recognized 41 students and three
staff members from elementary schools in Tempe for their outstanding
participation in the Kid Zone Enrichment Programs at 7:30 p.m. during the
May 19 City Council Meeting, 31 E. 5th St. in the Council Chambers (Garden
Level). Kid Zone is a school-age enrichment program administered by the
City of Tempe and the Tempe and Kyrene Elementary School Districts. Kid Zone
currently serves more than 2,200 children from 19 schools each school year
by offering an exciting and safe place for children to learn and develop new
interests.



School staff members will be honored for being a strong advocate for the
program, showing unique respect for the program and other staff,
demonstrating a willingness to share resources and providing outstanding
service on the Assessing School-Age Quality Team (ASQ). The children will
be honored for being consistently kind and respectful to staff and peers,
displaying a positive attitude, participating in program activities with
enthusiasm, demonstrating substantial improvement in conduct, displaying
good sportsmanship and exhibiting leadership qualities.



Andrea Colby, Early Childhood Education Coordinator for the Tempe Elementary
School District and Becky Lugo, Community Education Program Supervisor for
the Kyrene Elementary School District will assist Mayor Hallman in
presenting the awards. For information about the Kid Zone Enrichment
Program, call 480/350-5400.