The Coyote Howl
Campo Verde High School
Volume 3.5
September 20, 2019
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Principal's Message
Dear families and community,
This week is our Homecoming week. We are excited and our student council has worked hard with preparing a fun spirit week along with several events throughout the week. See the attached flyers throughout this newsletter and our calendar. Next week is our final week of the quarter until Fall break.
Krista Cox, M. Ed.
Principal
Campo Verde High School
Every Person, Every Day!
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Mr. Tyler Dumas Assistant Principal
Seniors & 9th (A-G)
Dr. Sean Jonaitis Assistant Principal
Activities & Graduation
Sophomores & 9th (H-O)
Ms. Renee Regoli Assistant Principal
Athletics & Special Education
Juniors & 9th (P-Z)
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academics
Campo Verde Academic Data for 2018-2019
The data from the 2018-2019 school year is simply exceptional. We feel extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated community and outstanding students and staff. Our AP data increased in every area measured and almost all were 5 year highs! The total number of AP exams taken increased by 201, from 503 to 704! The increase in exams taken coincided with 83.4% of Campo Verde students earning a 3 or higher, an improvement of almost 3%! Please take a moment to peruse the rest of the data in the attached flyer celebrating our school-wide academic accomplishments. Again, we want to thank our students, staff, parents, and community for their support and dedication to excellence!
Academic Planning is Open!
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counseling department
Mr. Baker A-Da
Mrs. Harter De-Ho
Mrs. McManus Hu-Mi
Mrs. Schroeder Mo-Se
Mrs. Carpenter Sh-Z
PSAT Registration
REGISTRATION FOR THE PSAT/NMSQT WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH.
CVHS will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT on Saturday, October 19th. The PSAT test is administered once a year, there are no alternate or make up dates offered by the school.
For more information about the PSAT, please visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
The test is designed for sophomore and junior students. All grades levels are welcome to test, though. Junior students who test and get a qualifying score may be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.
For more information about this scholarship, please visit: https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid=1758&gid=2&pgid=424
Testing Information
Location: CVHS Building 5
Time: 8 am - noon
Sign up: August 12th - October 4th online on the Total Registration website www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/030696
Cost: $23
REGISTER FOR AP EXAMS
College Visits and Fairs
CAMPO COLLEGE NIGHT
Campo Verde High School
Wednesday, October 2nd, 6pm-7:30pm
FAFSA, presentation, college fair, Josten's, food trucks
Phoenix Convention Center
Sunday, October 20th, 11 am
https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/greater-phoenix-national-college-fair/
Arizona University Reps
ASU Admissions rep: Taylor Piazza taylor.piazza@asu.edu
NAU Admissions rep: Lindsay Wilson, lindsay.c.wilson@nau.edu
UofA Admissions rep: Ellen Cyrier, ecyrier@email.arizona.edu
national merit semifinalists
ZAC WHALEY and ARIANA BUI
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Project Humanities at ASU
I'm a Coordinator at Project Humanities at Arizona State University. I'm reaching out on behalf of our director, Dr. Neal Lester, with an upcoming event that we think Campo Verde staff, students, and parents may be interested in attending. The event is free, and welcome to everyone. See below for more information. Feel free to reach out should you have any questions. Thank you!
Title: Talking to Children about the Bad, the Ugly, and the Inevitable
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 6-8pm
Location: ASU Poly campus
Description: Understanding societal ills such as intersecting systems of oppression (racism, ageism, ableism, sexism), illness, violence, war, and death can be difficult. It becomes even more challenging, however, when adults have to explain these tough topics to the children. How does one navigate difficult conversations with children? How can adults raise conscious, equity-driven children and youth toward a more just community and society? Join us for a conversation that explores these and other critical questions.
RSVP Link: https://talkingtochildrenabouttoughtopics.eventbrite.com
Shana Tobkin
Coordinator | Project Humanities
Arizona State University
Discovery Hall | 250 E. Lemon St., Ste. 112
Tempe AZ, 85287-3003
Office: (480) 727-7030 | Direct: (480) 727-4225
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Arizona Republic feature
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Library news and information
If your student likes fantasy books, we have created a new display with fantasy books, specifically those that feature dragons. The inspiration came from the origami table set up in the library last week. Many students liked making origami dragons. As you see in the picture, the origami dragons have a spot on the display along with many book options.
We try to keep the students up to date with the latest releases in books and we try to get a few new books to our students every couple weeks. One of our newest books is In Her Skin by Kim Savage (Jolene Chastain, a con artist since early childhood, assumes the identity of a girl who went missing years before and weaves a new life of deception with a wealthy Boston family). Also, we have a short story collection just in time for Halloween. It’s called Toll & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft and any students that have Ms. Smith might want to use this book to cover their short story option for their independent reading.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Digital Citizenship addresses 21st century skills such as: Media Balance & Well-Being, Privacy & Security, Digital Footprint & Identity, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, News & Media Literacy.
The Gilbert Public School district uses Common Sense as our resource of information and Campo Verde teachers will be teaching all our students these digital skills from its resources. Common Sense is a trusted site grounded in research with its mission as, “helping kids thrive in a rapidly changing world”. This site also has a section for parents so that you can support your children, no matter what age, with these skills. We recommend that you take a look at it, but we will also use this newsletter as a way to give you resources on these topics. Here is a short video from commonsense on digital citizenship: What is Digital Citizenship?
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Campo Verde Club News
RADIATE
KEY CLUB
KEY CLUB
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BioMed news
Biomed Fall October Blood Drive
October 2nd. 2019 8am-1pm
Click on the link to schedule an appointment
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PICTURE RETAKES
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athletics
Ice Coyotes
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orchestra
Upcoming Concert
Join us for our fall concert (free) on Thursday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to showcasing all of our talented students!
LuLaRoe sales in the lobby before the concert
Try your luck in the 50/50 raffle: $5 for one ticket; $10 for 3 tickets (must be present to win)
Butter Braids samples available at the end-of-concert reception in the cafeteria
Orchestra Council Training
Last Saturday, Orchestra Council attended a leadership conference at Dobson High School where they learned how to become better student leaders.
Booster Club
Join fellow orchestra parents/guardians at the booster meetings each month at 7:00 p.m. in the orchestra room. We assist Mrs. Payne with program planning and support the students with fundraisers and activities. Come and share your ideas!
Upcoming meeting dates: October 15, November 19, December 3
Website and Social Media
Keep up to date on orchestra program news and events at campoverdeorchestras.org. Like or follow us on these social media platforms:
Facebook: CVHSOrchestra
Twitter: @cvhs_orchestras
Instagram: campoverdeorchestras
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Volunteer Opportunity at Mariposa Point of Gilbert
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AFTER SCHOOL WEIGHTS:
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LUNCHTIME INTRAMURALS:
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BLANKET DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS
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tutoring
Lunch time tutoring is up and running. The schedule is posted on the school website, Master Tutoring Schedule Link, as well as throughout the school. Also, NHS Peer Tutoring is available on select Saturdays (see below) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library.
Saturday School Dates:
September 28, 2019
October 19, 2019
November 2, 2019
November 16, 2019
December 7, 2019
Please use this link for other Academic support resources.
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After School Wednesday Study Hall
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Campo Spirit Wear
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sweep
Students who do not arrive to their first hour class on time will be redirected to the sweep room. A parent or guardian must physically enter the building to sign in the late student, otherwise the student will be directed to sweep. Parent phone calls will not excuse the sweep.
While in sweep students will not be able to work on assignments, socialize, or use any electronic devices. Procedures will be in place for students to make up class work and tests they may have missed when they were in Sweep. If a student is swept on a test day, the teacher will allow the student to make up the test. Students who have an assignment due will deliver it to the teacher that same day. All students will be informed of how the Sweep program will be integrated into their school day.
Students who demonstrate repeated tardy behavior will be subject to the progression of interventions and disciplinary action in an effort to encourage and teach proper time management skills. Consequences for sweep will go as follows:
1 st Tardy Offense: Students will be sent to sweep for the remainder of the class period and it will be documented.
2 nd Tardy Offense: Students will be sent to sweep for the remainder of the class period and receive a referral.
3 rd Tardy Offense: Students will be sent to sweep for the remainder of the class period and assigned Saturday School.
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dress code
As we prepare for the 2019/2020 school year we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the Gilbert Public Schools Student Dress Policy, JICA. It is our goal to respect the rights of our students and families, while supporting a positive educational environment.
For your convenience here is a link to the Gilbert Public School District High School Handbook which details this policy.
Also, please see below a list of guidelines for quick reference, which you may find useful:
- Tops should have a 2 inch minimum strap-width on each shoulder.
- Shirts and tops should be long enough to cover midriff.
- Clothing must modestly cover under arm, back, cleavage, and chest area.
- Clothing must cover the undergarments and entire buttocks.
- Shorts, skirts and dresses must be modest in length.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
- Pants and shorts must be worn to fit, no bagging or sagging.
- Prohibited items include but are not limited to: clothing identified by school administrator or law enforcement as negative or gang affiliated / clothing that references drugs or alcohol / offensive symbols or inappropriate messaging on clothing, backpacks, binders, jewelry or tattoos.
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bookstore
Monday - Friday 7AM - 2:30PM
except Wednesdays 7AM- 1:30PM
In the bookstore, you can pay all class fees and purchase the following items:
PE Shirt (cotton) - $15
PE Shirt (Dri-Fit) - $20
PE Shorts (Mesh) - $15
Sport Tek Girls (Shorter) Shorts - $20
Dance Shirts - $15
Dance/Yoga Capris - $25
Yoga Shirts - $15
Yoga Shorts - $20
PE Locks - $5.00
Lost and Found is in the Bookstore, please check there if you've misplaced any items!