Environment Friendly - Allen ISD

Cheatham Chatter Volume 7, Issue 8

Wednesday, October 12 Mrs. Kirbie‘s Birthday

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

#YouArePTA

Environment Friendly

Ms. Smith‘s Birthday See attachments, pgs 7 and 9

Love and Logic Parent Program @ 9:30 a.m. More information, page 3

Thursday, October 13 Reading with Eagles More information, page x under “To-Do List”

Mrs. Eck‘s birthday See attachments, page 6

Friday, October 14 End of First Grading Period Mrs. S. Nelson‘s birthday Mrs. Englebert‘s birthday See attachments, pages 8 and 10

Tuesday, October 18 Fall Parent/ Teacher Conferences @ 3 to 6 p.m.

More than 600 Chargers participated in the national event By Laura Wooten Environmental Co-Chair

Thanks to the more than 600 Cheatham Chargers who participated in the October 5 National Walk/Bike to School.

parked a bit further from the school so that their children could participate.

Raphael Elizondo: basketball

Each child that walked received a ticket for a drawing for prizes.

Thursday, October 20 Bus riders were able to partici- Winners of the prizes were:

Fall Parent/ Teacher Conferences @ 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday, October 24 Red Ribbon Week See attachments, page 12

pate as well — they were met at the corner of Bandalier and Liz Dewey: jump rope Hopewell by Coaches Libby Caitlyn Leong: kickball King, Cathy McNulty, Mr. Holly and Mr. Lee and walked Hannah Grave: kickball from there. Alan Waeltz: rip stick Parents who normally drive Lydia Mathews: Smack Ball

Walk to School Day raffle winners

Thanks to all our Cheatham Chargers, parents and staff who helped make Wednesday a successful day for all!

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Teacher Grants, Elementary #18 and more President’s Corner: Teacher Grants

PTA general meeting wrap-up

songs, videos and activities. It helps students master academic content, while having fun.

By Tasha Young President

When you donate to ‗No Fuss‘ — the PTA‘s largest fundraiser — you not only support incredible PTA programs for your children, such as the Fort Worth Children‘s Opera on October 21, but your donation also supports children and teachers in the classroom. During last Tuesday‘s PTA Meeting, $2,983 in ‗No Fuss‘ donations were awarded to fund Teacher/Staff Grants.

By Rachel Maygren VP Hospitality

Last Tuesday, parents learned

Making Gains in Math - $262 This grant funds math manipulatives for 3rd grade that aid the teacher in moving students from a level of understanding to a higher level of mastery. Pottery Wheel - $400 This purchase will allow all students to experience creating clay on a pottery wheel and become familiar with ancient art forms and culture.

more about volunteers, teacher grants, upcoming parent education seminar and the progress of Elementary #18.

Music Instruments - $200 Drums and other handheld instruments will be purchased for the music room. Time for Kids - $308 Time for Kids is a weekly classroom magazine. Issues cover a range of topics, with a focus on non-fiction. Observe this Life Cycle - $611 Five incubators will be purchased so 140 first graders can observe the life cycle of chick eggs. Leveled Classroom Library - $230 Four sets of 15 leveled readers per pack will be purchased for 1st graders to have a rich variety of books. On the Write Track - $300 Four sets of 30 dry erase boards will be purchased for 1st graders to practice writing in all subjects such as math, reading and science.

Young also highlighted the nearly $3,000 of No Fuss dollars used in teacher grants this school year (see President’s Corner article).

The following are the items and programs that will be funded for 2016-17. Rapping with Flocabulary - $672 Flocabulary is a website subscription service with a library of educational Total = $2,983 or 18% of ‗No Fuss‘ Donations raised to date.

PTA President Tasha Young presented Laura Wooten, Leslie Price and assistant principal George Lee, teacher Kim Matthews with the Allen Council of PTAs Citizenship Award for their volunteer work and involvement.

Amy Eagan, presenter of Cheatham‘s first parent education course Wednesday (see Parent Education article) previewed her Love and Logic seminar. Parents also learned about Elementary #18 progress. Allen ISD is currently accepting nominations for a school name until October 28. Email [email protected] or write to Allen ISD Public Information Office, 612 East Bethany Drive, Allen 75002. Allen ISD will also have a draft plan for rezoning available near the end of the month. Public input meetings on the proposed zone changes will be November 3 and 10.

Students were asked:

Why did you participate in Walk to School Day?

Sofia, 6th grade

On the Blacktop

"Walking creates less pollution and we get exercise."

Victoria, 6th grade "I walked so I could get energized and get some fresh air."

Jonathan, 6th grade Aidan, 6th grade

Tyler, 6th grade "Walking even a few

"I get to exercise "I like walking with blocks is only a small before school and my friends and it's change but it is still a walking creates less good for the good change and good pollution." environment. " for the environment. "

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Parent Education Love and Logic teaches parents how to handle situations with calm this Wednesday By Angela Foster Parent Education Co-Chair

Cheatham Elementary PTA and Amy Eagan presents: ―Parenting with Love and Logic‖

―I believe that children are happiest and most secure when raised with consistent, firm and loving boundaries. Through my Eagan will share her training and experi- training and experience raising my own ence and provide simple to learn techchildren, I know that allowing kids to niques, that when implemented, make struggle, fail, pick themselves up and dramatic improvements in parent-child make retribution for their mistakes while relationships.

having the support of loving, empathetic parents, greatly increases the likelihood they‘ll grow into strong, confident, and responsible adults,‖ Eagan said. Please join us Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP on Cheatham Elementary PTA Facebook page for childcare.

Peachjar Allen ISD to begin using electronic system Peachjar to disseminate flyers email portion of Peachjar and simply use the online link at their convenience — The cost to non-profit organizations will be significantly less than printing flyAllen ISD will be using a new system ers for 10,000+ students called Peachjar to post community flyers — Allen ISD is setting a good environonline and distribute them electronically. Several advantages of the new system will mental example by reducing the amount include: of paper going home. Last year, more than As part of the district's efforts to be more — Parents in grades K-12 will now have 1 million pieces of paper were sent home environmentally friendly and to reduce access to flyers from community groups from outside groups costs, the school district is transitioning online from paper to electronic flyer delivery for — Parents can access the information on For more information about Peachjar community flyers from non-profit groups. any mobile device or home computer for please visit their website.https:// (Look for the Peachjar logo soon.) up to a month after the posting www.peachjar.com/ — Organizations will be able to attach Starting this month, flyers from area nonlinks for registration and sign up forms to profit organizations will be sent electronitheir postings cally. Once approved, flyers will be — Parents will be able to opt out of the By Tim Carroll Allen ISD Chief Information Officer

emailed to all parents and posted online. Paper flyers from outside organizations will no longer be distributed. School and our organizations will also have the option to use the new Peachjar system.

Did You Know? In six Cheatham Elementary events this year, more than 150 parents have volunteered their time and effort. Fall Book Fair — 50 volunteers Kids First assembly — 30 volunteers Walk to School Day — 12 volunteers Bulletin Boards — 50 volunteers Chow Down — 48 volunteers WatchDOGS Pizza Night — 5 volunteers

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Someone to Watch Over You Crossing Guard Mr. Jake seeing kids safely to school for 7 years If you drive by this crosswalk, then you know Mr. Jake! Mr. Jake is Cheatham‘s crossing guard who is always wearing a smile and waving to all who pass by.

By Brenda Obermeyer Parent

If you walk to school and cross Blanco Drive at Bray Central, then you know Mr. Jake!

for months with severe pain in need of the back surgery that he will now be having in just a few days. Even though this surgery requires months of recovery, he still plans on returning before the year is over to fulfill his promise.

He genuinely cares about the kids he crosses. Mr. Jake's love for the kids and the parents His first year at the crosswalk, he got to shines through his efforts every day. Rain, know all the kids by name, especially the cold, heat, pain — doesn't matter, he makes Kindergartners. sure his kids stay safe and crosses them with a happy heart. He enjoyed crossing those kids so much that he made a promise to himself that he would "He always greets you happily! He is really stay at this same crosswalk and cross those nice to our pets and makes them happy just Kindergartners when they complete the 6th like people. I really hope he's back soon,‖ grade at Cheatham. said 3rd-grader Brady. That year has come!

Mr. Jake — your big smile, your Donald Duck call and your joyful spirit will be Unfortunately, Mr. Jake will have to pause missed while you are away. Everyone at his service just a few months shy of complet- Cheatham look forward to your quick recoving his promise. He has stood at his corner ery and speedy return.

Reflections Did You Know? Check it out at: http:// www.txpta.org/ programs/reflections/ participate/ There Cheatham is once again paryou will find the genticipating in the national PTA eral rules, as well as Reflections program. specific rules for each of the 6 specific cateThis is a unique opportunity for students gories. You can also to express their creativity. You many view examples of enknow a lot about Reflections, but did tries from last year, you know: and you can also find 1. This year‘s theme is ―What Is Your a Student Entry Form. Story?‖ Cheatham PTA in order for the stu2. All entries must include a title and a 6. Each student who submits a Reflecdent to participate in Reflections at tions entry can be featured on our Student Entry Form. Cheatham. "About the Artists" wall. Be sure to 3. Judges will carefully review the Artcheck out the wall next time you are 9. Kindergarten and first-grade students ist Statement included with each Stucan dictate their literature entries to at school – it is located next to the dent Entry Form. (The Artist Statean adult. MPR (close to the first grade hallment explains how the work relates 10. Visual arts entries must be 2D – no way). to the theme and can be anywhere beads, pasta or any 3D objects are 7. We are planning an Artist Showcase from 10 to 100 words.) permitted. on November 8, prior to the PTA 4. All entries are due to Mrs. Bouma in 11. Last year 88 Cheatham students submeeting, during which Reflections the Art Room by October 31! There mitted 96 entries in six different entries will be on display. will be no extensions this year. categories. This was the most entries 8. At least one member of a student‘s 5. The Texas PTA website is full of of any Allen ISD elementary school. household must be a member of the great information about Reflections. By Beth Bradley Reflections Co-Chair

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Caring Coins

To-Do List

School-wide competition begins October 24

Want to purchase a school lunch but unsure what‘s on the menu? Visit the Allen ISD site here for menus up to October 28.

By MaryJane Barnes Cheatham Counselor

Cheatham Elementary is sponsoring its annual friendly competition of Caring Coins for ACO among all grade levels. Which grade level can raise the most money by October 28? Last year Cheatham Chargers raised a total of $1205.48. As students bring in their coins each day, they

will go to the office and place it in grade level containers. Please encourage your child to bring spare change. The campaign for Caring Coins is ―Kids helping Kids‖ and goes right along with our ―Be the One‖ philosophy.

Volunteer of the Week From Kids First to the library, Farah Aslam make a difference By Allison Hargraves VP Programs

This year, Farah Aslam is really making a difference through her volunteering at Cheatham! She joined the Kids First program team and developed the speech impairment station. She ran the station for the entirety of the program and did a fantastic job both guiding the students through the activity and helping them reflect upon the experience. Farah has a 3rd grader, Norah, in Mrs. Embry‘s class and a 6th grader, Aadil, in Mr. Shuman‘s class.

She is also volunteering on both the Reflections and Cheatham Press teams, along with participating in Art Sparks. Aside from helping out the PTA, she also volunteers in the Cheatham library. Thanks to Farah for all she does!

Rudolph Run

•One Mile Fun Run and 5K•December 3•$5 of your entry fee goes to Cheatham‘s PE program.•For your sign up to count for Cheatham we must receive entry forms and check before November 1.•Any Cheatham student who registers for the race will receive an invitation to attend a Rudolph Run party December 14 from 3 to 3:45 p.m.• Form is attached to this email or visit allenparks.org/RudolphRun

If you want to volunteer in an Allen ISD school, you must submit a background check yearly. Click here to complete an application. Wear Allen Eagle shirts Thursday when Allen Eagle Varsity football players and cheerleaders will be at Cheatham first thing in the morning. They will be selling Spirit ribbons for $1 and visiting with the students in their classrooms. Is your student missing a jacket, water bottle or lunch box? Please send your student to check the Cheatham Lost and Found. All Lost and Found items will be donated at the end of each grading period. The first grading period ends Friday.

Beverly Cheatham Elementary School 1501 Hopewell Drive, Allen, TX 75013 Ph: (972) 396-3016 Fax: (972) 396-3035 Web: allenisd.org/cheathames Twitter: Follow@CheathamElem Principal: Stephanie Logan PTA President: Tasha Young The Cheatham Chatter is published by the Cheatham PTA in support of the PTA’s mission to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. Send submissions by 5 pm on Wednesday prior to publication: [email protected]. Content may be used on the PTA website and/or in the newsletter. Content will be edited for space/clarity. www.txpta.org www.allenisd.org/cheathames

Happy Birthday Mrs. Eck! Cheatham PTA likes to send birthday wishes and celebrate our teachers and staff members on their special day. Mrs. Eck is anESL Teacher. Her birthday is on Thursday, October 13. If your child would like to bring her a card or one of her favorite things from the list below, please do so on Thursday.Thank you!

Favorites Colors: I Love All Colors! Flowers: Stargazer Lilies Goodies: Reeses, Snickers, PayDay Drinks: Unsweet Tea Restaurants: Anything Mexican Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A Stores: Target Hobbies: Photography, Travel, Reading,Gardening Gift Cards: Food or Fun *If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Minyard, PTA Birthday Coordinator [email protected]

Happy Birthday Mrs. Kirbie! Cheatham PTA likes to send birthday wishes and celebrate our staff members on their special day. Mrs. Kirbie is a Teacher Assistant. Her birthday is Wednesday, October 12. If your child would like to bring her a card or one of her favorite things from the list below, please do so on Wednesday. Thank you!

Favorites Colors: Red and Pink Goodies: Kit Kat Flowers: Roses, Daisy Drinks: Sonic Diet Cherry Coke Restaurants: Texas Roadhouse, Chili’s, Chuy’s, Cheddars Drive Thru: Chick-fil-A, Sonic, Whataburger Hobbies: Cooking/Baking Stores: Hobby Lobby, Target, Michaels Gift Cards: Restaurants, Drive Thru, Stores Class Needs: Expo Markers, Sharpies, Construction Paper *If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Minyard, PTA Birthday Coordinator [email protected]

Happy Birthday Mrs. Nelson! Cheatham PTA likes to send birthday wishes and celebrate our teachers and staff members on their special day. Mrs. Nelson is a kindergarten teacher. Her birthday is on October 15, so we will celebrate Friday, October 14. If your child would like to bring her a card or one of her favorite things from the list below, please do so on Friday. Thank you!

Favorites Colors: Red, Neutrals Goodies: Twix Drinks: Dr. Pepper, Peppermint Tea Restaurants: BJ’s, Jason’s Deli, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle Hobbies: Reading, Traveling Stores: Target, TJMaxx, Dillards, James Avery Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, TJMaxx Class Needs: Cardstock, Gift Cards for Supplies as Needed *If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Minyard, PTA Birthday Coordinator [email protected]

Happy Birthday Ms. Smith! Cheatham PTA likes to send birthday wishes and celebrate our teachers and staff members on their special day. Ms. Smith is a 2nd grade teacher. Her birthday is Wednesday, October 12. If your child would like to bring her a card or one of her favorite things from the list below, please do so on Wednesday. Thank you!

Favorites Colors: Blue or Red Flowers: Roses, Daisy Goodies: Milk Chocolate, Popcorn Drinks: Dr. Pepper, Unsweet Tea Restaurants: Chili’s, Red Lobster, Babe’s, Papa Lopez Drive Thru: Whataburger, Canes, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bueno Hobbies: Road Trips, I Love Quotes! Stores: Target, Walmart, Ross, Bath& Body Works Gift Cards: Amazon, Sensory Reflexology, Cinemark Class Needs: Books, Hand Sanitizer, Index Cards, Colored Paper *If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Minyard, PTA Birthday Coordinator [email protected]

Happy Birthday Mrs. Engelbert! Cheatham PTA likes to send birthday wishes and celebrate our teachers and staff members on their special day. Mrs. Engelbert is a SSI Intervention Teacher. Her birthday is on October 16. So we will celebrate on Friday, October 14. If your child would like to bring her a card or one of her favorite things from the list below, please do so on Friday.Thank you!

Favorites Colors: Purple, Lime Green, Teal Goodies: Peanut M&M’s, Twix Drinks: Diet Dr. Pepper, No Starbucks Please Restaurants: Chipotle, On the Border, Chick-fil-A Hobbies: Sewing, Reading Stores: Target, Hobby Lobby Gift Cards: Amazon, Hobby Lobby Class Needs: Expo Markers, Double Sided Tape *If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Minyard, PTA Birthday Coordinator [email protected]

Storybook Character Dress Up Day On Monday, October 31st, students are invited to dress up in costume as their favorite storybook character and bring the book that goes with it. Here are suggestions for easy costumes!             

The Polar Express- Wear pajamas, robe and slippers. 101 Dalmations- Turn into a dog with construction paper “spots” on plain clothes and black paper ears. Clifford the Big Red Dog- Don a red sweatshirt, be Emily with a plain skirt, shirt, knee socks, and a stuffed dog. Waldo- Try a red and white striped shirt, a cap, and glasses. Harry Potter- Wear a black robe or old graduation gown. Fairy Tales- Be a pig, wolf, frog, witch, princess, or prince. Amelia Bedelia- Transform with a black dress and a white apron with pockets and a hat with flowers. Pecos Bill- Wear jeans, a flannel shirt, a cowboy hat, belt, and boots. Curious George- Don a yellow hat, yellow shirt, and yellow pants tucked into boots. Bad Case of the stripes- Try an oversized white t-shirt with stripes painted on face. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom- Wear letters put on a t-shirt. Fancy Nancy- Glam up with a dress and boa, beads, and hat. The Paper Bag Princess- Take a paper sack and cut out holes for the arms and head, and top with a paper crown.

Please choose characters that are appropriate for all ages. Characters that are scary, violent, or have weapons will considered inappropriate. All costumes must all follow the Allen ISD dress code. The dress code can be reviewed on pages 45-46 of the Student Handbook.

2016 Red Ribbon Week October 24-28 National theme is:

“Y.O.L.O. Be Drug Free!” #YOUONLYLIVEONCE

Our Daily Dress Up Themes Monday Y.O.L.O. Be Drug Free! Wear as much RED as possible Tuesday I’m too bright to use drugs! Wear as much neon and bright colored clothing Wednesday Living drug free is no sweat! Wear your sweats outfits Thursday Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs! Wear your Pajamas Friday Soar with the Eagles to stay drug free! Wear your Allen Eagle attire

ASK US HOW TO MAKE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S PE DEPARTMENT!

CITY OF ALLEN PARKS & RECREATION presents

Complete the entry form and return it to your school’s PE teacher along with either cash or a check or money order made payable to the City of Allen no later than Tuesday, November 1st. We have added the online registration component so that you school can receive credit. Online registration must be completed by Sunday, November 20th to receive school credit. A portion of each entry fee will be returned to your school to help raise money for your physical education program. Only t-shirts and bib numbers that were turned into the schools will be distributed by the teacher of the student listed on the entry form. All online registrants must pick up their packets on the designated packet pick-up dates. Registration forms received after 11/1 will not receive school credit. Online registration received after 11/20 will not receive school credit. REGISTER NOW!!!

COURSE MAP

DECEMBER 3, 2016 Presented by

ALLENPARKS.ORG

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM FOR SCHOOLS

MUST BE COMPLETED during the Pre-Registration Period for school to receive credit, even if the student is not the one participating. School Registration Forms must be submitted by 11/1; however, online registration will remain open until 11/20.

2016 RUDOLPH RUN 5K AND 1MILE FUN RUN

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 | MAIN STREET, DOWNTOWN ALLEN

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Free Parking in downtown Allen. Parking is available on a first-come basis. Road closures in downtown Allen will begin at 7:30 AM.

Walk-In: JFRC & DRN 9/19 – 11/20: JOE FARMER RECREATION CENTER 214.509.4750 1201 Bethany Dr. – Allen DON RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM 214.509.4770 110 E. Rivercrest – Allen (Walk-In Registration Ends on Sunday, Nov. 20)

A $100 prize will be given to the overall male and female as well as the overall Master’s male and female. Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each of the following age categories: 7 & under, 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+, Master’s (40+).

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY STATEMENT I, the undersigned, hereby understand and agree that this activity involves certain risks; and I hereby waive any and all claims against the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department, their agents, employees, staff, volunteers, sponsors and organizations for any accident or injury that I may sustain while participating in the activity. Entry invalid if not signed. Signature of Participant Signature of Parent (If participant is under 18.)

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•In order to receive school credit, school registration forms must be submitted to your school no later than 11/1; however, online registration will remain open until 11/20. •Souvenir race t-shirt included when registered during the Pre-Registration period. Registrations received after 11/22 will NOT BE GUARANTEED to receive a souvenir race t-shirt.* •1-Mile Fun Run is a non-competitive run for participants of all ages. Dogs on leashes and strollers are welcomed. •Rudolph Run 5K is a competitive run open to all ages. •Chip Timing will be used during the 5K to determine results. Chips are disposable and will be attached to your bib. If you misplace your bib/chip prior to the race, then you will be charged a replacement fee.

Address: City:

Pre-Registration 9/19/16-11/20/16* $15 $25

7:00 AM Race Day Registration 8:15 AM 1-Mile Fun Run 8:45 AM Rudolph Run 5K (Chip Timed)

PACKET PICK-UP

School registrants will receive their packets on 11/17 or 11/18 at their school; however, anyone who registers online will need to pick up their packets on 12/1 or 12/2 from the Allen Parks & Recreation Administration (301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas 75013). If you are unable to pick up your packet prior to race day, then packets will be available on-site on race day from 7 – 8 AM. Please contact your school’s PE teacher if you have not received your packet by 11/18.

PARKING

RUDOLPH RUN 5K AWARDS

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Cancellation will occur in extreme weather circumstances. There will be no refunds and your entry fee will be used as a donation. If weather is questionable, please call 214.509.4809 (press 1 for Adult Athletics) after 7 AM on race day.

COURSE INFORMATION

The 1-Mile Fun Run and 5K events will start at 102 Main Street. The 1-Mile Fun Run course will finish at the intersection of Main Street and Ash Drive. The 5K course will take you through Allen Station Park and finish at the same location as the race start.

TSHIRT

1-Mile Fun Run Participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt.5K Participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.

Medication Disposal Day! Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lowery Freshman Center 601 E. Main St. Dispose of unused and expired medications at this DRIVE-THROUGH event including: • Prescription medications • Pet Medications • Over-the-counter medications • Vitamins • Sharps: Needles, syringes, Epi-Pens S p onsor ed by : The Allen Independent School District

Questions? Contact: Jennifer Atencio Allen ISD Support Counselor 972.727.0400, ext. 6163

Fire Prevention Poster/Bookmark Contest Cheatham Chargers had another successful year with our entries in the Allen Fire-Rescue poster/bookmark contest. The contest is sponsored by our local Allen Fire Departments. Winners Jayna Sharma-Kindergarten Leina Park-Kindergarten Hanah Park-3rd grade Haena Park-4th grade Yuna Park-6th grade Winners work is on display at the Allen Public Library through the month of October. Great job Cheatham Chargers!