| La Paloma Academy Announces Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival |
La Paloma Academy Announces Ride ‘Em Rodeo CarnivalCharter school celebrates rodeo break with fundraiser featuring rides, games, food & family fun Tucson, AZ (1/09/12) – La Paloma Academy invites the community to come out and celebrate rodeo break at their 2 nd Annual Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival. Families can enjoy a variety of carnival rides, games, prizes and food, all while raising funds for the Tucson nonprofit charter school. The carnival will take place February 23-26, 2012 on the Lakeside Campus at 8140 E. Golf Links Road and is open to the public. 2012 Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival Details Thursday, February 23: 5pm - 10pm Friday, February 24: Noon - 11pm Saturday, February 25: Noon - 100pm Sunday, February 26: Noon - 9pm Armbands for the carnival are now on sale for $15 in the La Paloma Academy school office. The armbands are good for unlimited rides during the day a guest attends. There is no limit to the number of bands that can be purchased. The armbands are pre-sale only, and will not be available for purchase at the event. “We look forward to once again bringing the community together – students, parents, teachers, and family members – for a fun, family-friendly event that celebrates Tucson’s rodeo history,” said La Paloma Lakeside Principal Steve Leininger. “Last year, a lot of folks had a great time and we were able to raise $5,000 towards updated technology for our kindergarten through eighth grade classrooms. We hope to surpass that goal this year while simultaneously providing a fun way to spend rodeo break.” Funds raised at this year’s Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival event will go towards providing classroom science programs and technological equipment for La Paloma, Southern Arizona’s largest and fastest-growing charter school system. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities for the carnival can visit www.lpatucson.org for details, or contact Karen Stewart at (520) 661-0370. La Paloma Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax deductible. About La Paloma AcademyAs the largest and fastest-growing charter school system in Southern Arizona, La Paloma Academy continually discovers new fun and innovative ways to make the educational experience at each of its campuses entertaining and challenging. In just three short years, La Paloma experienced unprecedented growth, expanding from one campus in Tucson with 350 students to two campuses with over 1,400 students. Raena Janes, the founder and superintendent of La Paloma Academy, focuses her efforts on education with individualized instruction, incorporation of extra curricular activities and emphasis on the importance of family and community values. La Paloma Academy was awarded the State of Arizona’s 2005 Excellence in Education Award. In addition, Ms. Janes was named as one of Tucson’s 40 Under 40 in 2006, Phoenix’s 40 Under 40 in 2011 and Tucson’s Mentor of the Year in 2008. Visit the school’s website at www.lpatucson.org. MEDIA CONTACTS: Karen Gavender Website: www.lpatucson.org |
