Spiritwear Deadline, New Student Registration Reminder

SPIRITWEAR DEADLINE APPROACHING
Orders must be made to the PTA website (chandleroakspta.org) by Sunday, August 1st, to be tax free and to be ready for August 19/20 Meet The Teacher nights.


NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION--August 2-11

If you did not attend Teravista, Sommer, or Cactus Ranch last year, and you did not register at one of those schools during Kinder Round-Up or some other time during the spring, please come to the school Aug. 2-5, or Aug. 9-11 between the hours of 7:30 and 4:30 to register. Thank you!

Principal Lavender is Now Principal Haynes

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,



After much thought, I have decided to go back to my family name of Haynes. I have wanted to do this for some time, since the name is so very much a part of who I am. Now seems to be the best time, since I am joining a new community and starting fresh.

The process is time consuming and I will need help to change the name in some places, so you will still see the old one pop up here and there for a while. I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause.

Please share this information with students as soon as you can, so they can get used to it and feel more comfortable once school starts.

Thank you so much for your understanding and help with this transition.



Rebecca Haynes
Principal

Change In Date/Location for PTA Family Picnic

MESSAGE FROM PTA


Dear Chandler Oaks Families,
We have had to change the date and location of our COE family picnic. We apologize for the confusion. We were unable to get the facilities we needed for an August 7 picnic, so the new date/location will be:
Friday, August 6, 2010
6:30-8:30
Brushy Creek Lake Park(3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park, 78613--off Parmer Lane)

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. Children will have access to the park's water sprinkler play area and playscape. PTA will provide popcorn and a jump house. Kona Ice will sell sno cones.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PTA Cheetah Spirit Wear Sales Begin Today!

Order your inaugural year COE spirit wear now.  Pre-sale orders will be taken July 15-August 1st.  Visit the PTA website:  http://www.chandleroakspta.org/ for pictures of items offered, pricing information, order forms and more.

If you do not have access to a computer, or need help printing an order form, please contact Lilly Fowler at 921-7903 or Julie Olesen at 751-7142.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to show your Cheetah Pride!!!

New Student Registration Begins and Office Opens August 2

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,


We have had a few delays in getting into our new building, so it will take most of the rest of July to get settled in. Consequently, we will not be ready to register new students or even open the office to the public until Monday, August 2.

GENERAL OFFICE HOURS BEGINNING AUGUST 2ND:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday (closed all day August 6, and the mornings of August 12 and 19)

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION-August 2-11

Note: You do NOT need to re-register with us if the following is true:

• Your student attended Teravista, Sommer or Cactus Ranch last year, and you indicated to those schools you would be attending Chandler Oaks this year,
  
• OR you registered your new student or kindergartener at one of those campuses during Kindergarten Round Up or some other time this spring or summer.

If you have a new student who has NOT been registered, please come to the school during office hours August 2-11. (We will be creating class lists on August 12, so we really need you to register before then.) If you will be out of town during that timeframe, please call our registrar, Frankie Hamilton, at 512-704-0400 (AFTER July 19) to set up an appointment to register prior to or after the registration period.

You can find the list of paperwork necessary to register on the district's webpage.

Remember that the office will be closed all day August 6 and the mornings of August 12 and 19.

And don't forget our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and School Tour the evening of August 3rd!

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,

Please mark your calendars for the following beginning of the year events. More detail about each event will be posted as we get closer to the dates.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY /SCHOOL TOUR--August 3, 5-7 PM. Bring the family and celebrate with us (and be some of the first to tour the inside of our beautiful new school and play on the playgrounds!!) Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FAMILY PICNIC/SOCIAL (hosted by PTA)--Saturday, August 7, 5-7PM, Mayfield Ranch HOA amenity center/pool area. Students and their families as well as teachers and their famililies are invited to bring a picnic dinner and maybe a blanket and join us for some good old-fashioned socializing. (More details to come).

WELCOME WALK-Tuesday, August 17, 4:00-7:00 PM. Our teachers and staff will be visiting families at home to drop off a goodie bag and information packets. There is only time for teachers to come to the door (not inside) with so many stops to make. If no one is home, they will leave the materials by the front door.

KINDERGARTEN "MEET THE TEACHER/SUPPLIES DROP-OFF/MINI-ORIENTATION" -Thursday, August 19, 6:00 PM (Sharp!) Please report to your child's kindergarten classroom no later than 6:00 PM. The teachers will do a very brief mini-orientation at that time just to share first day procedures. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents. Kinders only this night.
1ST-5TH GRADE "MEET THE TEACHER/SUPPLIES DROP-OFF" Friday, August 20, 4:30-6:30 (casual, open-house-style). Please drop by anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 to drop off supplies, meet your child's teacher, and see the classroom. Students are encouraged to attend (but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). No orientation will occur at this time. First through fifth grade only this night.
PARENT ORIENTATION/CURRICULUM NIGHT and PTA MEETING-Tuesday, September 7.
Kinder,1st, 2nd grade: Parents report at 5:30 PM
3rd, 4th, 5th grade: Parents report at 6:15 PM
At this event parents will learn more about grade level curriculum, homework, and day-to-day procedures/routines. Space is limited, so parents are encouraged to come without students if at all possible, this time.


Again, more information about each event will be posted. We are all really looking forward to seeing you!!

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,

Tomorrow is the last day you can order school supply packages from our PTA.  If you have not ordered supplies and would like to, please go to http://www.chandleroakspta.org/ by the end of the day, Wednesday, June 30.

Thanks!

IB Update: School Board Passes Budget with Special Funding For COE Program

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,
Last Thursday, the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees passed a budget that included some special funding for Chandler Oaks and Caldwell Heights Elementary Schools.
The funds will cover the cost for both schools to continue moving towards becoming authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme schools. That funding covers fees, half-time IB Coordinators, and training costs for this upcoming school year.

Consideration PhaseThis period started this summer and lasts until March of this school year. During this time we will continue to hold parent information sessions and get feedback from the community. We will also send 30 staff members to training during the summer. Even though we are still in this phase, we will begin implementing many aspects of the program starting the first day of school. Meanwhile, we are asking families to please continue sharing their views and asking questions about the program.
Candidacy Phase
If all continues to go fairly smoothly, we plan to submit our "Application Part A" to IB in March. From that point forward, we are considered a "candidate school" and have access to IB resources. This period usually lasts 2-3 years. During this time we will get fully up to speed in terms of implementation (including teaching a second language). We expect to submit our application for authorization at the beginning of the school year 2012-13.

I hope you all are as excited as we are about this news. Please stay tuned for more information about future IB Parent Information Sessions and please continue to share with us your ideas and concerns.

Open Staff Positions, Information Sessions, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,

OPEN STAFF POSITIONS:
If you know of anyone who is interested in working for the school, the following positions are still open to applications:
Crossing Guard (2 hours per day)
Cafeteria Monitor (2 hours per day)
Kindergarten Teacher
Half-time Talented and Gifted Teacher
All other teaching and paraprofessional positions have been filled or are in the process of being filled.


INFORMATION SESSIONS
Thank you to everyone who has come for our Brown Bag Open Forums and to our IB Information Sessions. It has been great fun getting to know all of you. I even got some time to meet all our students this week!
Here is what coming up:
IB Informations Sessions: Tonight, 6:30, Walsh Middle School Lecture Hall and Tomorrow, 11:00 am, RRISD Athletic Complex (feel free to bring your lunch).


RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY/SCHOOL TOUR--SAVE THE DATE: August 3, 5-7 PM

"Brown Bags" with the Principal

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,


If you have questions about the new school, or would like to share your thoughts or concerns, please join the principal for an informal open forum over the lunch hour. There is no agenda--just discussion around parent generated topics. Please bring your lunch and questions and we'll chat! Here are the dates and locations:

Monday, May 24th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Teravista Elementary (room TBD)

Wednesday, May 26th, 12:00-1:00 PM, Sommer Elementary Library


Following both "Brown Bags", Ms. Lavender will meet briefly in the cafeteria with Chandler Oaks students attending those schools just to let them know how things are going as we get ready for the transition.

Don't forget, we also have IB Information Sessions coming up:
May 25: 8 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex
May 27: 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall
May 28: 11:00 AM, Athletic Complex

IB-PYP Parent Information Sessions

Dear Chandler Oaks ES Parents,
CORRECTION TO LAST E-NEWS: Our PTA website is www.chandleroakspta.org

                                            IB-PYP INFORMATION SESSIONS
The district is giving close consideration to the possibility of Chandler Oaks beginning the process of seeking authorization as an International Primary Years Programme. (Like Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementaries did several years back.) This is a campus-based decision, however, so we are seeking input from our families, first. (The journey generally takes about 3 years, starting with the "Consideration Phase".)

Some of you are familiar with the IB diploma program that is being newly implemented at Stony Point High School and has been at Westwood for many years. For some of you this may be completely new. Also, the PYP is very different from the diploma program since it involves every student in the school. With that in mind, I would like to hold some information sessions to give you a glimpse of this complex program, answer any questions you might have, and get your feedback.

Below are listed 3 information sessions. You only need to attend one, as they are all the same. I tried to pick different times and venues to meet a variety of parents' schedules. Don't worry if you can not make any of these, though. There will be other opportunities!

If you are completely new to IB programming, may I suggest that you visit the Anderson Mill and Spicewood Elementary websites and browse around. You can also go to ibo.org and click on the Primary Years Programme to get the bigger picture. Please come ready to ask questions and discuss.

SESSIONS:
May 25th, 8:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Coffee and pastries will be served.)

May 27th, 6:30 PM, Walsh Lecture Hall

May 28th, 11:00 AM, RRISD Athletic Complex Meeting Room (Please feel free to "brown bag" it and bring your lunch to enjoy while listening and discussing).

See you there!

Mascots, colors and schools supplies, oh my!

MASCOT/COLORS
We filled the Walsh cafeteria last night with families and staff anxious to support PTA and hear the mascot announcement. If you were unable to attend, here it is:


Mascot: CHEETAH       Colors: RED AND GOLD
T-SHIRTS
Our PTA is busy designing our first t-shirt for students! Please watch their website for updates on how you can pre-order yours:   http://chandleroakspta.org/1.html

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
You may also go to the PTA website to order prepackaged school supplies which will be delivered to the school in time for back-to-school night. If you wish to shop for supplies in the stores, the list is below. We chose to adopt Teravista Elementary's supply list, so if you are at the store and have forgotten your list, look at Teravista's LIST posted in stores.

KINDERGARTEN --2010-2011

1 -50 ct colored construction paper

1 -4 pack of dry erase markers, thin (Expo preferred)

Plastic folders w/ pockets and brads -2blue,2 red,1 green

1 - 50 ct 12x 18 Manilla paper,

2 - 70 pg spiral notebook, wide ruled

2 - 100 pg composition book

1 - 5" blunt Fiskar's scissors

2 - 24 count crayons (Crayola preferred)

3 - 4oz. School glue (Elmer's preferred)

1 small glue stick

1 - 8 count Classic thick markers (Crayola preferred)

1 set of watercolors (Crayola preferred)

100 count box of tissue

24 presharpened No. 2 pencils

FIRST GRADE --2010-2011

1 - blue plastic pocket only folder

1 - red plastic pocket only folder

1 - yellow pocket & brad folder (glossy finish preferred)

1 - green pocket only folder ( glossy finish preferred)

2 - 70 ct blue spiral notebook, wide ruled

1- 70 ct red spiral notebook, wide ruled

3 - 100 ct composition book (Mead black marble preferred)

2 - Jumbo Glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)

1- 4oz. School Glue (Elmer's preferred)

1 - Plastic 8 x 5 school box

2 - 24 ct Washable Crayons (Crayola preferred)

1- 8 ct Classic color, thin markers (Crayola preferred)

2 - black chisel tip dry erase markers (Expo preferred)

2 boxes facial tissue

1 - 9 x 12 , 50 ct construction paper

1 - 9x12, 50ct Manilla paper

2- pink beveled eraser

24 - # 2 pencils

1 - 5" blunt scissors (Fiskars preferred)

SECOND GRADE--2010-2011

24 No. 2 Pencils

1 large pink eraser 1- box facial tissue

1 school box

24 ct Crayola crayons - 2 boxes

12 ct Crayola colored pencils, 7"

1- 8 ct markers, thick tip (Crayola preferred)

Large glue sticks - 4

3" x 3", post-it notes, yellow - 4 pads

1 pair blunt tip scissors

2 -12x18 Manila paper 50 ct
6- assorted pocket & brad folders 2 - plastic folder w/ pockets
2 -100 ct wide rule filler paper
8 -70 ct assorted spiral comp. book wide rule

THIRD GRADE -- 2010-2011
1- 4 oz school glue (Elmer's preferred)
4 - .21 oz colored Washable glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
Plastic folder with pocket & brad 1 orange, 1 purple
12 pencil cap erasers
100 ct black marble composition book
1 - 24 ct crayons (Crayola preferred)
1- 24 ct colored pencils (Crayola preferred)
1 - 8 ct Classic thick markers (Crayola preferred)
2 red pens
36 #2 pencils
1 plastic school box
2 boxes facial tissue
12x18 50 ct assorted construction paper
100 ct. wide rule filler paper
12x18 manila paper 50 ct
sharp 5" Fiskar scissors
4 assorted pocket & brad folders
4- 70 ct assorted spiral notebooks, wide rule

FOURTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
70 ct. spiral notebook, wide ruled - 1red, 1 blue, 1 green
2 - small glue stick (Elmer's preferred)
Folders w/ pockets& brads-2 blue, 2 green, 2 orange,2 purple, 2 red, 2 yellow
1 - plastic school box
1 - 5-tab index divider
2 - 100 ct. marble composition book, black
2 - 100 ct facial tissue
12x18 50ct asst. constr. Paper
12x18 Brt white 50 ct const. paper
1 - ream (500ct) copy paper
200 ct. wide rule filler paper
Sharp 5" scissors/plastic handle
1 - regular pencil sharpener w/ receptacle
2- red medium stick pen
1 - black chisel tip dry erase marker (Expo preferred)
12 - #2 pencils (Papermate brand preferred)
1 ream (500 ct) copy paper, white
1 -25ct reclosable quart size baggies
1.5" hardback vinyl binder

FIFTH GRADE -- 2010-2011
12 - assorted folders w/ pockets & brads
2 -200 ct notebook paper, wide rule
4 - 70 ct spiral notebooks, wide rule
1 Ream (500 shts) white copy paper
6- Pencil top eraser caps
1 large pink bevel eraser
1 see through pencil bag 8.25" x 10.25"
1 box pre-sharpened map color pencils 7", 12 ct
12 wood #2 pencils (Papermate preferred)
Pen-style highlighter, 1 yellow and 1 pink
1 - Black fine tip permananet marker
4 Medium point Red pens
1 - 5" pointed scissors w/ plastic handle
1 - 3x3 yellow post-it notes 4 pack
1 - 110 ct facial tissue
2 - 6 gram glue sticks (Elmer's preferred)
2 - 100 ct black marble composition books
1 - 12x18 50ct assorted construction paper
1 - Assorted color bullet tip dry erase markers, 4 pack

PTA Meeting May 3rd to Announce Mascot and School Colors

Dear Chandler Oaks ES Families,


Please bring students and join us for a PTA meeting on Monday, May 3rd, at 6:30 PM in the Walsh Middle School cafeteria. PTA needs you there to give input into and approve their budget, as well as some other proposals. While you are there, you will get to be the FIRST to hear which mascot and colors won the vote. (Everyone else will have to wait for the E-News announcement at the end of that week!)

Also, Chandler Oaks PTA has a new website! Check it out at http://chandleroakspta.org/1.html



Also, if you have not voted for our mascot and colors yet, here is where you go: http://schools.roundrockisd.org/chandleroaks/vote.asp

Remember, voting closes at the end of the school day TOMORROW!

Mascot and Colors Voting is Now Open!

You can go to the following link (until April 27) to vote for our mascot and school colors:  http://schools.roundrockisd.org/chandleroaks/vote.asp

4/16/10 PTA and Mascot Update

Dear Chandler Oaks ES Families,
PTA: We had a wonderful turnout for our second PTA Formation Meeting. 107 people joined PTA, we voted on our bylaws, and we elected the following officers:
President: Kim Hodges
Vice-president, Membership: Michelle Carson
Vice-president, Fundraising: Julie Oleson
Vice-president, Programs: Serenity Kelton
Secretary: Marissa Hall
Treasurer: Denise Schwartz

Ms. Hodges appointed Jennifer Soria as parliamentarian.
Congratulations and a big thank you go out to these brave and dedicated people who have stepped up to the huge job of starting a brand new PTA at a brand new school! Special thanks to Pam Hess who provided all that food for the meeting and to the Round Rock Council of PTA's for all their hard work in making this happen.

MASCOT/COLORS: Today is the last day to submit ballot suggestions. If you did not get your suggestion into one of the boxes today, you can email Ms. Lavender anytime before Monday and still get your suggestion considered: rebecca_lavender@roundrockisd.org.

Voting will open April 21st and run through April 27. You can vote on-line at http://schools.roundrockisd.org/chandleroaks/vote.asp (but NOT before the 21st!)

After voting closes, our new PTA president and our principal will tally the votes. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winning mascot/colors at a PTA meeting

Dear Chandler Oaks ES Families,


Well over 100 kindergarteners registered for school in March. We are very excited about them coming. They will be the first class who will have the chance to attend Chandler Oaks for all 6 years of their elementary school experience. Welcome, welcome to our youngest students and their very enthusiastic (though occasionally tearful) parents!!!

We have new staff as well:
Rosie Alier, Administrative Associate (campus secretary)
Dayna Dees, Librarian
Laurie Mutscher, Counselor
and 17 teachers coming from Teravista, Sommer, Forest North, Voigt, Anderson Mill, Jollyville, and Gattis elementary schools. (We still have many left to hire, though)

And, finally, we have a new office. The principal, secretary and librarian are now housed in a portable classroom at Sommer Elementary. You can reach us at 704-0410.

The dream is becoming reality....slowly but surely.

PTA board nominations close today at 5PM

The Chandler Oaks Nominating Committee will stop accepting nominations as of today at 5pm (Thursday April 8th). If you would like to be considered or submit a nomination please contact a member listed below. All nominees will be contacted by the Chair of the Committee on Friday April 9th by 7pm. If you have been nominated and do not receive a call, please be aware you are able to run from the floor and feel free to do so.



Nominating Committee Members:

Kaci Van Coutren kvancoutren@hotmail.com

Lilly Fowler lillyfowler@austin.rr.com

Tammy Hurson tammyhurson@yahoo.com

Melynda Minor melynda_minor@dell.com

Michelle Carson kmcarson@austin.rr.com





Organizational Leader:



Carolyn Lawrence

1st VP RRISD Council of PTAs

clawrence628@yahoo.com

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Second PTA Formation Meeting and Nomination of Officers

Here is an announcement from PTA:

The Round Rock Council of PTAs has met with community members of the feeder schools for Chandler Oaks Elementary School. The purpose of the meeting was to begin the process of forming a new PTA for Chandler Oaks. A Nominating Committee was formed and will bring forth a slate of officers for election at the next meeting on April 13, 2010 at 7:00pm held at Walsh Middle School in the cafeteria. Please consider getting involved to make this a supportive and well functioning PTA. All parents, students and teachers are invited to attend and join the PTA as membership dues will be collected during a short break in the meeting.




If you would like to put your name forth as a potential candidate for the slate of officers or have any question please contact :



Nominating Committee Members:

Kaci Van Coutren kvancoutren@hotmail.com

Lilly Fowler lillyfowler@austin.rr.com

Tammy Hurson tammyhurson@yahoo.com

Melynda Minor melynda_minor@dell.com

Michelle Carson kmcarson@austin.rr.com





Organizational Leader:



Carolyn Lawrence

1st VP RRISD Council of PTAs

clawrence628@yahoo.com

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Choosing a Mascot and Colors

April 1, 2010

Dear Chandler Oaks Families,

The time has come! We are ready to start taking suggestions for Chandler Oaks colors and mascot! We will ask you to submit suggestions on paper to a box in your current library. Most frequently submitted suggestions and other suggestions of merit will be placed on an electronic ballot for a final vote.

Families without home computers can access the ballot on a computer in the library at their current school. Please just vote once. When the window for voting has closed, school officials will work with the PTA president or designee to determine the winner and make the exciting announcement.

It is preferred that we not choose the same mascot as another Round Rock elementary school but we can duplicate a middle or high school mascot. Here are the current RRISD elementary school mascots: armadillo, bee, blue jay, bobcat, bulldog, comet, cougar, dinosaur, eagle (2), gator, gex the gecko, Indian, Indian brave, jaguar, lion, longhorn, owl, panther, pioneer, rider, roadrunner, stallion, Texan, tiger, Viking, wolf, and wildcat. The mascots at the middle and high school we feed into are the Walsh Wildcats and the Stonypoint Tigers.

FYI: The color scheme within our building is one of natural earthy shades of color that will accent the stone motif that is carried through the main part of the building. Tile/paint/accents will include: RED (an earthy, almost brick-like red), PURPLE (dark, almost eggplant), and TAN (also dark, warm). We can choose two or three colors as our official colors.

¬TIMELINES

APRIL 16 is the deadline for submitting suggestions.

APRIL 21-27 is the window for voting on line. Students can vote by going here (starting April 21st): http://schools.roundrockisd.org/chandleroaks/vote.asp



The FIRST WEEK IN MAY the mascot and colors will be announced via eNews, principal’s blog and at the Teravista and Sommer campuses.



Thanks everyone!

Rebecca Lavender and the Chandler Oaks Staff

Rebecca Lavender named Chandler Oaks Elementary School Principal

Rebecca Lavender, current principal at Anderson Mill Elementary School, has been selected to lead the district’s newest elementary school. Chandler Oaks Elementary School is currently under construction in the Stone Oak subdivision and will welcome students August 2010.

Lavender has a global view of education and values partnerships with students, parents and community members. Under her leadership, Anderson Mill has become an International Baccalaureate World school and is TEA Recognized. “Rebecca is passionate about education and building relationships within her community,” said Superintendent Dr. Jesús Chávez. “I know she will be committed to providing exemplary education at Chandler Oaks.”

For the past 9 years Lavender has served as the principal of Anderson Mill and has 5 years of elementary assistant principal experience in RRISD. Prior to her administrative assignments she was a teacher in both Round Rock and Ysleta ISD for 12 years. Lavender received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Masters in Education Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso.

FAQs

When will we be able to vote on our colors and mascot?
Probably in April. Stay tuned!


Will any students ride the bus to school?
No, all homes are within the "walk zone", so no buses will be necessary.


Can students from other schools request a transfer to COE?
The district has named our school a "closed" campus, so transfer requests can not be accepted.


How many students are we expecting?
Close to 600.


Will we have a pre-kindergarten or any other special programs?
At this time, no special programs are expected.


Will our school be ready for us in August?
The construction department tells me that they are on schedule to open on time. Be watching for pictures of the progress to be posted as we move along. Also, be watching for the opportunity to tour the new building.


When can we meet you?
I will be present for some portion of Kindergarten Round-Up at both schools. I will be at both PTA Formation Meetings, as well. And, I will be attending some PTA meetings and other evening events at Sommer and Teravista starting in March or April.

About

Chandler Oaks Elementary School
3800 Stone Oak Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681

Chandler Oaks ES is funded by Bond 2008 funds
Project Construction Budget: $23,048,257

Project Status:
Ceremonial Groundbreaking: July 28, 2009
Start Date: Second week of August, 2009
Estimated Completion Date: August 6, 2010
Architect/Engineer: BLGY, Inc.
General Contractor: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors