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May 1, 2006
| Rising from the ashes |
Gardner Academy back to
full strength
By Carol Rosen
Editor
Gardner Academy has been likened to a phoenix rising from the ashes. That’s because the school that was nearly destroyed by an arson fire in 2003 has come back in a way that’s stronger than ever.
The neighborhood school lost paper, crayons, computers, 25,000 books in its library, some classrooms and its main administration building in the fire. Local students were bused to Galarza and Horace Mann as the fire department and police sifted through the damage.
“To see it [the fire] in its reality was so devastating,” said Principal Janice Hubbs at the dedication ceremony. “But out of it came such Read
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| Cambrian District gets creative with Family Fine Arts Night
More than 240 students and their parents took part in Family Fine Arts Night sponsored by the Cambrian Arts Council March 2 at three locations—classrooms at Ida Price Middle School, Fammatre Elementary School and the Cambrian Community Center, which is located between the two schools.
The night allowed all Cambrian District students and their parents with an opportunity to experience hands-on arts activities. Students and parents participated in workshops with titles like “Singing and Dancing through Stories,” “Afro-Brazilian Percussion Workshop” and “Watercolor Silhouette.” District staff Read
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