Students promote conservation

Mar. 14, 2016

Getting creative to earn some cash, several Garland ISD students participated in the city of Garland’s 2015-16 Stormwater Management contest. This annual event invites third, fourth and fifth-graders to promote the conservation theme “I care about Garland’s creeks.” In year’s past, participants have written essays. This year, conservation-minded students submitted drawings. More than 1,000 entries were received.

A panel of judges determined first, second and third place, as well as three honorable mentions, for each grade level. Winners earned $200, $150, $100 and $50 respectively. Their teachers also received monetary rewards. And, Jennifer Coulombe from Cooper Elementary School won $200 for classroom supplies from the 90-percent participation drawing.

Student awards include:

First place

  • Jaime Tellez – third grade, Spring Creek Elementary School
  • Emerson Brewer – fourth grade, Hillside Academy for Excellence
  • Cathy Saldana – fifth grade, Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence

 

Second place

  • Natalia Pazos – third grade, Bullock Elementary School
  • Elizabeth Stacy – fourth grade, Hillside Academy for Excellence
  • Drew Turner – fifth grade, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence

 

Third place

  • Fernando Barrera – third grade, Bullock Elementary School
  • Tsion Negussie – fourth grade, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
  • Shaina Raiborde – fifth grade, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence

 

Honorable mention

  • Melanie Gamez – third grade, Spring Creek Elementary School
  • Brisa Ibarra – third grade, Spring Creek Elementary School
  • Jessica Sok – third grade, Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
  • Lea Andrea – fourth grade, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence
  • James Gonzalez – fourth grade, Stephens Elementary School
  • Name withheld – fourth grade, Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence
  • Ashley Kim – fifth grade, Hillside Academy for Excellence
  • Anthony Ortega – fifth grade, Hillside Academy for Excellence
  • Media Yasin – fifth grade, Kimberlin Academy for Excellence

 

Information and photo provided by Garland ISD.

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