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2017 Flag Ceremonies
8:15am City Hall Reception on front lawn to follow

US Coast Guard 227th Birthday August 4 … and a quote by Carolyn Schenk
Flag Raising Ceremony: Friday, August 4
Tips
US Air Force 70th Birthday September 18 Is there a stray shopping cart in your neighborhood? Report it by
Flag Raising Ceremony: Monday, September 18
contacting Arizona Cart Services at 1-800-THE-CART (1-800-
US Navy Day 242nd Birthday October 13
Flag Raising Ceremony: Friday, October 13 843-2278) or submit the information online at www.afmaaz.org/

Marine Corps 242nd Birthday November 10 acrcontact.asp. Arizona Cart Services works with most major
Flag Raising Ceremony: Thursday, November 9
grocery and retail stores for cart retrieval. When calling, leave a
Meet Litchfield’s Next
detailed message including the exact location of the cart, (including
Superintendent
major cross streets) and the name of the store to which the cart
by Shelly Smith Hornback, Coordinator of Community Information
and Partnerships belongs. Carts are generally retrieved within two to four days of

As the summer temps rise, so does being reported. Place the phone # in your cell phone so when you
excitement for some big changes
happening at Litchfield Elementary are out and about you can report abandoned carts, which litter our
School District. In preparation for
Superintendent Dr. Julianne Lein’s sidewalks and roads, and are costly to all of us.
2018 retirement, the Governing
Board has completed its search for Tidbits
her successor. Mrs. Jodi Gunning
has been named the planning Christmas is not the only time of year to exercise our generous
superintendent for the 2017-2018 spirit. Most airlines and credit card companies partner with many
school year, in which time she will worthy organizations to improve the communities where we live
work alongside Dr. Lein and prepare and work. Members can donate miles to a cause for which they
for our next century of excellence. are most passionate and to make a difference in the lives of those
in need. It’s easy to do: access your credit card account online,
Mrs. Gunning has been a teacher, choose “redemption” then “donate miles.” Or simply search the
instructional coach, principal, and web by entering “miles for charity.” Make July a Happy Holiday
director in Litchfield Elementary for someone in need!
School District for 15 years. She is
a beloved leader with innovative Tickles
ideas and deep commitment to our
students and staff. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong sense I heard about this airplane that was about to crash. There were four
of teamwork will only build on the proud history of our “A” rated
district. passengers, but only three parachutes. The first passenger said, “I’m
a leading heart surgeon. My patients need me.” He grabbed the first
The Governing Board was deeply committed to a comprehensive parachute and jumped. The second passenger said, “I’m a rocket
search process and worked with a consultant to harness valuable
staff and community input. Thank you to the nearly 600 scientist. One of the smartest men in the world. My country needs me.”
anonymous survey respondents who shared with us what they He took the second parachute and jumped. The third passenger
would like to see in our next superintendent.
was Pope John Paul. He said to the fourth passenger, a ten year
Opportunities to welcome Mrs. Gunning to her new role will
be advertised at www.lesd.k12.az.us. Meanwhile, please join us old Boy Scout, “Son, I’m old and frail, you take the last parachute.”
on Friday, October 20, 2017, to unveil Centennial Way next to The Boy Scout said, “That’s okay sir, there’s still two parachutes left.
the World War II Memorial at Litchfield Elementary School.
Tuesday, August 1 is the deadline to purchase Centennial Way The world’s smartest man just jumped out with my backpack.”
Legacy Bricks to support teacher and staff recognition. Visit www.
LESDEdFoundation.org for more details. … and a Quote

“No individual has any right to come into the world and go out of it

without leaving behind him distinct and legitimate reasons for having passed

through it.” George Washington Carver ~ American Scientist

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