Submitted by Denair Unified School District
Denair Unified School District has posted the agenda for the October board meeting, scheduled for October 8, 2015. The public meeting starts at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the new DUSD Board Room.
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Denair Middle School Hosts Book Fair
Submitted by Denair Unified School District
Denair Middle School Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair on October 12-16, 2015 from 7:35 am to 3:30 pm. to help raise funds to purchase new books for the library and classrooms.
The Book Fair will be open each day from 7:35 am to 3:30 pm and feature a wide range of books for middle school, young teens and adults, including mystery and adventure novels, fantasy series, sports guides, graphic novels, and the latest best sellers from more than 100 publishers. Parents, children, teachers, and the community are invited to attend.
On October 14th from 4:30 to 7:30, the Book Fair will feature an evening event for parents, community members, and other staff members that aren’t able to come during the day.
Student volunteers, dubbed the Crew, helped to plan the Fair and will also help run it. From creating special promotions and merchandising displays to managing inventory and assisting shoppers with their selections, Crew members learn real-life skills while helping to encourage reading at their school.
“Our Student Crew is working very hard to put on a great Book Fair event – one that promotes literacy and reading, while at the same time raising money for much-needed school resources,” said Gayle Schell, Librarian, at Denair Middle School.
Fair attendees can also help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Schell at (209) 632-2510, ext. 3210, or (209) 632-9911, ext. 4259.
October MAC Meeting Posted
Submitted by Denair Municipal Advisory Council
The Denair Municipal Advisory Council has posted the MAC Agenda for their August meeting, scheduled for October 6, 2015. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the new DUSD Board Room.
Save the Date for the Denair Lions Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by Denair Lions Club
This year’s Denair Lions Community Pancake Breakfast is being held on Sunday, November 1, 2015, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm, at the Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road, Denair. They will be offering delicious pancakes, eggs and ham, with a choice of coffee, juice or milk. Donations are gladly accepted at the door.
This year’s proceeds will benefit Bob and Dorothy Steeley. A flyer for the event can be downloaded here.
Coyotes Best Previously Unbeaten Delhi in Southern League Opener
Submitted by Denair Unified School District
Denair’s defense played its best game of the season in Friday night’s 20-14 Southern League victory over Delhi. And, fittingly, it was the defense that came through on the most pivotal play.
With two minutes to play and Denair leading 14-7, Delhi was faced with a fourth-and-6 from the Denair 33-yard-line. The Hawks decided to go for a first down. But the strategy backfired when Coyotes lineman Dylan Mann broke free, sacked the Delhi quarterback and caused a fumble. Outside linebacker Juan Barrera scooped up the loose ball and raced 65 yards for the clinching touchdown, setting off a wild celebration on the Denair sideline and in the visiting stands.
In fact, Denair (2-2 overall, 1-0 SL) celebrated a little too long, drew a 15-yard penalty and had to kick off from its own 25-yard line.
Delhi (3-1, 0-1) nearly ran the kick back, then scored a few plays later to trim Denair’s lead to 20-14 with about a minute to play.
The Hawks went for an onside kick, but Denair recovered and ran out the clock to end the hard-fought game.
It was Denair’s first road victory in three tries this season, something Coach Anthony Armas said is an important sign of growth for his young team.
“We had talked about learning to travel because our two previous road games didn’t turn out the way we would have liked them to. I think we are learning how to travel,” said Armas, whose squad had sandwiched away losses to Summerville and Argonaut around a home victory over Brookside Christian. Continue reading “Coyotes Best Previously Unbeaten Delhi in Southern League Opener” »