Flowing Wells NewsLocal news for Flowing Wells, AZ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Community notes- May 30, 2008 New council members will be sworn in Oro Valley Town Council newcomers Salette Latas and Bill Garner, along with re-elected incumbent Barry Gillaspie, will be sworn in for four-year terms Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/community-notes?fromrss=1 School HR dept. finalist for biz award- May 28, 2008 Flowing Wells Unified School District's human resources department was named an American Business Awards finalist.http://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/school-hr-dept-finalist-for-biz-award?f... Pomp, no pomp for those who fell short on AIMS- May 20, 2008 "Graduation ceremonies are for graduates" Only one Tucson-area school district will not allow students who failed the AIMS test, but are eligible to augment their scores with classroom grades, to participate in graduation ceremonies. via The Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/pomp-no-pomp-for-those-who-fell-short-o... Oracle school recall set for Tuesday vote- May 17, 2008 "The other two members have a difficult time providing input. The way they've treated the public and parents has not been good citizenship." Here's a look at the board members targeted for recall and their challengers: Susan Beaman Age: 59. via The Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/oracle-school-recall-set-for-tuesday-vo... The people behind the series- May 15, 2008 Jack Gillum is a business reporter and database specialist. His work has been honored by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and the Arizona Press Club. via Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/the-people-behind-the-series?fromrss=1 Early intervention strategies can help students succeed- May 13, 2008 Monday: Local students who manage to earn passing grades may not deserve them, tests show. via The Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/early-intervention-strategies-can-help-... Schools promote students despite widespread failure- May 11, 2008 "The term 'social promotion' has a connotation that is very negative. There are cases where it is appropriate and needed, especially in dealing with individual students." Monday: Students who manage to earn passing grades may not deserve them, tests show. via Tucson Regionhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/schools-promote-students-despite-widesp... Track: Catalina's Eichberger takes 800 gold, misses record- May 8, 2008 "My dad always says to never get nervous" HIGH SCHOOL track and field state championships: Day One Catalina's Eichberger takes 800 gold, misses record Arizona Daily Star No state record, but no regrets. via The Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/track-catalinas-eichberger-takes-800-go... Tucson's recent commercial sales and leases- May 6, 2008 David Hammack of Volk Company Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord. a- Cricket Communications recently leased 1,489 square feet at Flowing Wells Plaza, at North Flowing Wells and West Prince roads. via Arizona Daily Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/tucsons-recent-commercial-sales-and-lea... Security steps up at Flowing Wells High School- May 3, 2008 "And, the layout I have chosen here is five cameras being displayed with one also enlarged." Tom McNamara Reports Security steps up at Flowing Wells High School Posted: Flowing Wells High School was the first of four high school campuses News 4 visited to check out security. via KVOA-TV Tucsonhttp://www.topix.net/city/flowing-wells-az/2008/05/security-steps-up-at-flowing-wells-high... |