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The Library is hosting a Summer Reading program on Thursdays from 9:30 to 3:30 pm. The dates are June 22nd, June 29th, July 6th, July 13th, and July 20th. Come join the fun!
	Cushing second graders took their End of the Year field trip on May 22nd. They traveled to Nacogdoches to have fun at Pro Bowl and then had a picnic at Maroney Park. Teachers are Tina Kinney and Tammy Beard. More photos>
	On Monday, May 15th, students in the Life Skills class enjoyed a trip to the Caldwell Zoo. They had fun listening to the penguins, which make a braying sound like a donkey. They also enjoyed feeding parakeets in the Wild Bird Walkabout. The students used money they raised working in the Kat's Kafe to purchase zoo tickets and lunch. They would like to thank everyone who joined us for lunch this year. More photos>
	Cushing 5th and 6th grade band members went to Nacogdoches ISD's annual Invitational Band Contest on Saturday, May 13th to participate in a band competition. After the competition Band Director Jason Turrentine took the group to the park and skating rink. Both 5th and 6th grade bands received a First Division trophy for their performances. There were also 37 First Division medals awarded for solo performances. More photos>
	Four members of the CHS Girls Track team are going on to State Competition after placing second at Regionals in the 400 meter relay. They are: Breanna Loftis, Taja Polk, April Smith, and Veronica Tipps. The event will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 13th at Mike Meyers Stadium, University of Texas, Austin. Click here for more information. The following team members were Regional Qualifiers: Brittany DeBose (mile relay), Kayla Lawson (mile relay), Amber Smith (mile relay), April Smith (400 relay, 800 relay, mile relay), Taja Polk (400 relay, 800 relay), Breanna Loftis (800 relay, long jump), Veronica Tipps (400 relay, 800 relay, 100 meter dash), Sherrell Bell.
	Twenty Cushing Katz Klub students from grades 1 through 6 took a field trip to San Antonio during the first week in May. While in the city they visited the Alamo, rode a tour boat down the San Antonio River, experienced an overnight camp at SeaWorld and visited the San Antonio Zoo. Sponsor Amy Simmons reported the G/T students had a wonderful time touring the city's favorite sites and are looking forward to next year's trip.
	Recently, 9-year-old Charisma led her schoolmates on an awareness march around the Cushing track to support the Arthritis Foundation as the Cushing Band played and others cheered. This mini-march was especially meaningful to Charisma, as she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was five. Her classmates are helping to raise money to begin an Arthritis Chapter in Nacogdoches County. Charisma walked again on Saturday, May 9th in a larger walk she and her mom, Neva, organized. Charisma is wearing an East Texas Hero banner awarded by KTRE for the work she does for the Arthritis Foundation. Read the KTRE news story. more photos>
	In honor of Texas Arbor Day, the Nacogdoches Public Library is displaying posters created by 5th grade students from Nacogdoches County area schools for the annual Keep Nacogdoches Beautiful Arbor Day Poster Contest. Winning posters from each school will be displayed until May 12th. This year's theme was "Trees are Terrific...In All Shapes and Sizes." Cushing campus winners were T. Smelley (first place), R. Wells (second place) and R. Vasquez (third place.) T. Smelley also placed second as a county-wide winner and will receive a paid scholarship to participate in this summer's Art Academy held on the SFA campus.
	Students' good reading habits were rewarded with a field trip on Tuesday, May 9th, organized by Librarian Valori Poskey. Students on the AR Trip visited the New London Museum, Kilgore City Park, and finished with a visit to the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore. 57 students qualified to go on the trip by reading at least 15 Texas Bluebonnet books or by achieving a combination of a high average and points on Accelerated Reader reading tests. More photos
	Ms. Martin's kindergarten class and Ms. McCormack's PPCD class had a lot of fun on their field trip to Chuckie Cheese in Tyler. Students had a chance to meet Chuckie, play lots of games, and, of course, eat pizza. More photos>
Cast members: Angelisa Chavez - Ms. Lurleen, Megan Moore, Sue, Trapper Kesinger - Milton, Willie Walker - Dwayne, Daniel Rigsby - Step Daddy, Leslie Kite - Fairy God Cow, Marissa Almaraz and David Almaraz - cow helpers Hunter Kesinger - the sign man and James Lilly as Bubba the Cowboy Prince. Above: students rehearse their lines.	Dawn Rigsby's Junior High Theater Arts students will perform "Bubba, the Cowboy Prince, a Fractured Texas Tale" (story by Helen Ketteman, adapted for stage by Dawn Rigsby) for elementary school students at 10 am on Monday May 15 in the auditorium. Parents are invited to attend. Many thanks to Mrs. Dawson for sharing her space but most of all for her theatrical advice and technical knowledge. Also a big thank you to Mrs. Gresham for her support with art supplies and advice. Crew members: Ava Bass - Crew Chief, Seth Hudnal, Taylor Thomas, Lindsey Carter, Nicole Beasley, Jared Benson-live music, Zack Briley - sound, JoAnna Davis - Lighting
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