Free 2016 water calendars depict Fallbrook pupils’ artwork

FALLBROOK – Customers of the Fallbrook Public Utility District can come into the district office to pick up one free copy of the 2016 "Be Water Smart" calendar, highlighting artwork done by Fallbrook fourth-graders.

Fourth-graders throughout FPUD's service area put pens and crayons to paper earlier this year in a contest to color the best and brightest water-conservation posters.

About 250 Fallbrook fourth-graders participated. The judging panel chose 14 submissions that are featured in the 13-month calendar, plus a front cover. Any Fallbrook fourth-grader could enter the contest. Some teachers made the art contest a requirement for their students.

Their colorful images vividly depict the contest’s theme: finding ways to be water smart.

All 14 artists were recognized at a district board meeting in May. Each received a gift card to Walmart, school supplies, a special certificate, and their artwork was matted and framed. The top three also won a t-shirt with their winning artwork printed on it. They are: Gevin Gonzalez of Frazier Elementary in first place; Ashley Romero of La Paloma Elementary in second place; and Elenie Espitia of Frazier Elementary, third place.

The other winners are:

• April Castro, Frazier Elementary, Ms. Gibson’s class
• Ashley Arenas, Fallbrook Street School, Mr. Magos’ class
• Frida De Leon, Frazier Elementary, Mrs. Humphreys’ class
• Ashley Robertson, Frazier Elementary, Mrs. Johnson’s class
• Jaiden Jimenez, Fallbrook Street School, Mr. Acevedo’s class
• Sandra Ordonez Tovar, Fallbrook Street School, Mrs. Max’s class
• Karen Ramirez, Fallbrook Street School, Mr. Acevedo’s class
• Karla Aragon, Fallbrook Street School, Mr. Acevedo’s class
• Victoria Velasco, Frazier Elementary, Ms. Gibson’s class
• Jade Moultre, Frazier Elementary, Ms. Gibson’s class
• Olivia Anding, Frazier Elementary, Mrs. Humphreys’ class

Supplies are limited. One free calendar per family will be given out until the calendars are gone. For more information, contact Noelle Denke at [email protected], 728-1125, ext. 1127, or visit www.fpud.com.