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On Sept. 19 the Westchase Elementary PTA(Parent-Teacher Association) will hold its Wizard Walk. The Wizard Walk is a locally organized, healthy alternative to traditional product sales that will raise money to support all PTA programs and events for the year. Remaining money will be applied to an on-going capital campaign to build a new playground.
The Wizard Walk will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8 a. m. to noon at the Westchase Recreation Center Field. Volunteers will be needed throughout the event. Look for more Wizard Walk information and volunteer sign-up links in your student’s folder, or contact Laura Kohler at president@westchasepta. org.
The PTA is also holding a year-long Spirit Stick fundraiser(资金筹集活动). Spirit Sticks are small and students can display them on a key ring on their backpacks, which represent a variety of interests and accomplishments. There will be many ways to earn a Spirit Stick (good grades, great behavior, exceptional attendance, etc. ) and opportunities to purchase the limited edition sticks for just $1 every Friday in the courtyard. For more information, contact Nikki Pivnichny at fundraising@westchasepta. org.
In addition to new fundraising programs, the PTA is partnering with our Guidance Counselor, Mrs Kiersten Rivenburg, on a new campaign called Kindness Counts. Look for new recognitions and rewards as we continue to promote kindness from our children, staff and parents throughout the year. For more information, contact Laura Smith at kindnesscounts@westchasepta. org.
Now in its eighth year, the After-School Enrichment Program(ASE) is bringing back some favorite programs and offering some new ones. Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop a variety of new interests. Class schedules will be available soon. Registration starts on Sept. 7. Fall session begins on Sept. 21-22. For more information, contact Jennifer Newman at ase@westchasepta. org.
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了家长教师协会(PTA)举办的四项活动。
1. What is the purpose of the Wizard Walk?
A. To donate to an on-going training program.
B. To exchange traditional products.
C. To support the building of a new school building.
D. To collect money for certain programs and events.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据首段中的第二句可知, Wizard Walk这个活动的目的是筹集资金支持全年所有的PTA项目和活动。
2. What can we learn about Spirit Sticks?
A. They can be used as key rings.
B. They are made by students themselves.
C. The limited edition sticks can be bought.
D. Only students with good grades can get them.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段的“. . . and opportunities to purchase the limited edition sticks for just $1 every Friday in the courtyard. ”可知, 每周五在校园里都有机会买到限量版的Spirit Stick。
3. If students want to develop a new hobby, they can get in touch with _________.
A. Laura Kohler B. Nikki Pivnichny
C. Laura Smith D. Jennifer Newman
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“Students will have the opportunity to explore and develop a variety of new interests. ”以及末句内容可知, 想培养新的爱好可以联系詹妮弗·纽曼。
