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Students Ian Hensler, Nick Elsbury, Kala Judd, and Anthony Atencio working on their film.
Our Lives through a Lens documentary
In an effort to learn about media literacy and investigate topics relevant to their lives, a group of 18 students at Aztec High School has been working this year to produce their own documentary films. Through grants provided by the PNM Foundation and BP America, Mrs. Wilkinson’s English III Pre-AP class is proud to present Our Lives through a Lens on May 6th at 7 p.m. in the Aztec High School Multipurpose Room.
Throughout the school year, students have worked diligently to create their own films. They began the process by studying propaganda and its use in filmmaking. Students formed groups, brainstormed topics of interest to their age group and to their community, and developed storyboards outlining their prospective films. Over the last few months, students have been conducting interviews and gathering research to develop those topics; some groups have chosen to present a specific side of their topic; others have chosen to present unbiased views. Currently, students are in the midst of editing their footage and putting together their actual movies.
The films to be presented are HalluciNation, a portrait of drug use among teenagers; Questionable Standards, the perceptions of AYP and standardized testing; YOUR World on YOUR Shoulders, an examination of whether or not schools are preparing students for the future; and Infatuation Nation, the effect pop culture has on sexual appetites.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided for a small price. After the presentation of films, audience members will be encouraged to vote on their favorite film. We hope the community comes to support our students and see how the world looks through their lens.
Getting the Angel’s Garden
ready for ceremony
Every year on the traditional Memorial Day, May 31, a ceremony is held at the McCoy Elementary garden honoring Aztec children who have died. The garden is dedicated to the area children who have passed away and even those in their 20’s are included.
Part of each year’s memorial is a candle-lighting ceremony with the addition of new plaques to the indoor Memory Wall, as well as the reading of all the names (over 100 now) on the plaques. Some names have come as suggestions from relatives and friends, some have been found in the Aztec Cemetery, and many have been noticed by their obituaries. Ginny Jones, former McCoy teacher, generally adds the names, in conjunction with Atlas Awards, who creates the plaques. The PTO donates annually to a garden account, which helps to pay for plaques, shrubs, and garden and watering equipment. Citizens may also make donations to the account, through the McCoy office. The McCoy contact is Carol Hatfield, 334-6831.
Our policy is to include as many names as possible each year, and we ask that anyone in the community who notices errors in names or dates, or who would like to add (or delete) the name of their loved one, please contact Ginny Jones at 334-3502 or 860-9381.
This has been a particularly difficult year of losses and we reach out to the families who are grieving. The garden is always open and is available as well for those who wish to plant something in memory of their child.
We will need help from parents, 4H-ers, scouts, civic organizations, individuals, to both prepare the garden and to assist with the ceremony. Please call either Ginny Jones at 860-9381 or Carol Hatfield, McCoy teacher, at 334-6831.
A list of names that we will be honoring will appear in the May 15th issue of the Talon.
Spring cleaning
SOS!
Calling all civic organizations, clubs, and folks who are connected to the Angel Garden! We are scheduling a tentative work day for Saturday, May 17th at 9:30, at the garden 901 N. McCoy Avenue.
Contact Ginny Jones at 334-3502 or 860-9381 or Carol Hatfield at the school 334-6831.
Thanks in advance!
Kindergarten pre-registration
McCoy and Lydia Rippey Elementary Schools will be holding pre-registration for kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year on Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th from 9:00 to 11:30 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Parents will need to bring in their child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and social security numbers, as well as proof of address. Children who will be five years of age before September 1, 2008 are required to attend kindergarten during the 2008-2009 school year. Students who reside west of the Animas River attend Lydia Rippey Elementary. Students who reside east of the Animas River attend McCoy Elementary.
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