Family Engagement Newsletter
Best Wishes for 2024
🎉 Bring it On! 🎉
🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a wonderful and restful Winter Break, I hope you were able to make many memories with loved ones ❤️. I would like to say THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for all the support you show me in what I do for our Borton Community. Our Adopt a Snowman was a HUGE SUCCESS, and we were able to give so many gifts to our sudents, their sibilings as well as their parents. The families were extremely THANKFUL! I am looking forward to 2024 and all it has to bring 😊
Upcoming Things to Look Fowrd to this Month
Martin Luther King Jr. Observance
"What are you doing for others? Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.”
Cafecito with Mr. Eric
Our first Cafecito of the New Year will take place on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 in the Library at 8:30 a.m. It's a great time to chat about what's happening in our Borton Community & perfect time to ask questions and share ideas. We hope to see you there!
PTA General Meeting
PTA wil be having a General Meeting on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. This a virtual only meeing on Zoom, MEETING ID: 6820214641
PASSCODE: 311243
PTA Jump-A-Thon
PTA wil be hosting Borton's annual Jump-A-Thon. Join us on Friday, January 26th, 2024 in the courtyard for this year’s student-favorite event!
Students will have approximately 45 minutes to reach their highest number of cumulative
jumps. This is a teacher specific event during school hours, so please ask your child’s teacher
about their start time.
We welcome all volunteers to help turn jump ropes or count jumps!
Please turn in pledge sheets in to your teacher or the front office at any time up until 1/26/23.
Students will receive a special Borton Jump-A-Thon bracelet for ANY pledge sheet turned in.
Students will be sent home with their number of jumps the week after the event.
Payment can be turned into your teacher or the front office.
Please be on the look out for the pledge forms 😊 If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Borton PTA at BortonPTA@gmail.com
TUSD Family Resource Centers Information
Catalina Resource Center - 3645 E. Pima, (520) 232-8684 &
Palo Verde Resource Center - 1302 S Avenida Vega, (520) 584-7455
- Monday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southwest Resource Center - 6855 S. Mark Rd, (520) 908-3980 &
Menlo Resource Center -1100 W. Fresno, (520) 225-217
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
- Wednesay - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday - 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Duffy Clothing Bank - 5145 E. 5th St, (520) 232-7055
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HEART - (520) 225-2182
Just a reminder I can provide assistance with gently used clothing and shoes. I can help with hygiene items and food. If there is anyting outside of that I can not help you directly with, I can get you in contact with who can help you. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to stop by my room, email me at devin.encinas@tusd1.org or call me at (520) 225-1063.
Free Community Events & Resources
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library, 1607 S 6th Ave
Code Club
Saturday, January 13, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, January 20, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, January 27, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us!
No coding experience required!
Eckstrom-Colombus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St
Job Help
Tuesday, January 16, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 23, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 30, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Looking for a job? We can help with:
writing a resume or cover letter, creating an email account, searching online for jobs, completing online job applications, preparing for an interview.Registration is not required.
Valencia Library, 202 W Valencia
Drop In Job/Tech Help
Tuesday, January 16, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tuesday, January 23, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tuesday, January 30, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Get help with a range of topics:
Job Help (Résume, online applications) Wi-Fi printing Internet and Email Saving, organizing and printing files Transferring photos Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)...Richard Elias-Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Rd
Snack Time
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday, January 22nd, & 29th
Tuesday, January 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Wednesday, January 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st
Thursday, January 11th, 18th, & 25th
Friday, January 12th, 19th, & 26th
Afterschool snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18.
Snacks are provided in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, the Arizona Department of Education, and the USDA.
Los refrigerios después de la escuela…
Santa Rosa Library, 1075 S 10th Ave
Snack Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday, January 22nd, & 29th
Tuesday, January 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Thursday, January 11th, 18th, & 25th
Friday, January 12th, 19th, & 26th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
Afterschool snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18.
Snacks are provided in partnership with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, the Arizona Department of Education, and the USDA.
Santa Rosa Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave
Homework and Readinig Help
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, January 12th, 19th & 26th
Free, drop-in homework help for students in grades K-12 who need support, assistance, and encouragement with their homework. We also help students access library resources including online databases and online, one-to-one tutoring.
Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia
Homework Help
4:00 pm - 6pm
Tuesday, January 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Thursday, January 18th & 25th
Having trouble keeping up with homework? Need a little help? Come to Valencia Library for assistance! Free, drop-in homework help for students of all grades who need support, assistance, and encouragement
Sam Lena-South Tucson, 1607 S. 6th Ave
Interested in learning English
Tuesday, January, 23rd & 30th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursday, January 18th 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Students register for in-person classes at the location. You must go to the class on the first day. There is no registration in advance.
Eligibility
- Adults 18+
- Living in Pima County
Description of Classes
- Classes meet for 1.5 – 2 hours
- Classes meet two days per week
- Beginning and Intermediate English levels available
¿Le interesa aprender inglés?
Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases.
Elegibilidad
- Adultos mayores de 18 años
- Vivir en el condado Pima
Descripción de las clases
- Las clases se reúnen durante 1,5-2 horas
- Las clases se reúnen dos días por semana
- Los niveles disponibles del inglés incluyen principiante e intermedio
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library, 1607 S. 6th Ave
Homeless Resource Navigator
Friday, January 12th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
We're hosting a representative from Pima County's Community and Workforce Development office. He can help you with:
acquiring a cell phone, food resources, pet supply, resources eviction prevention utility
Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia
Homeless Resource Navigator
Wednesday, January 24th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
We're hosting a representative from Pima County's Community and Workforce Development office. He can help you with:
acquiring a cell phone, food resources, pet supply, resources eviction prevention utility
Quincy Douglas Library, 1585 E 36th St
Self Care: Simple Changes to Make a Habit
Wednesday, January 17th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Quincie Douglas Library in partnership with the Wellness Council of Arizona brings you a class focused on getting 2024 off on the right foot.
Stress is a part of life, there's no way around it. However, stress does not have to negatively impact you for days on end. While self-care may seem like another thing on the to-do list, luckily that is not the case.
Self-Care looks different for everyone, but what matters is that you feel relaxed and rejuvenated after spending time doing what you enjoy. Attend this workshop to understand the importance of self-care in your daily activities. Discover some simple self-care ideas that you can incorporate into your regular routine.
Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave
Zoom Zoom
Join us 10AM-2PM on Saturday, January 20,
AND Discover all the ways you can GO!
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH MUSEUM ADMISSION ALL DAY !
ZOOM ZOOM celebrates all the ways transportation connects us, and is one of our most popular events of the year!
The event features a wide variety of large and specialty vehicles, from classic cars to fire trucks, local organizations that gets kids moving and zooming, and careers with interesting modes of transportation!
I want to let you all know that I am truly grateful for each and everyone of you. I appreciate all the support you give me to help the Borton Community.
Wishing You a Happy 2024!! 🎉🎉🎉
Email: devin.encinas@tusd1.org
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