Phoenix Facts
Don Tyson School of Innovation - February 25, 2022
A Message from Mrs. Boortz, Principal
Hello Phoenix Family,
Mark your calendar for student-led spring conferences March 8th and 10th, 4:15 - 7:15 p.m. Conferences will be in person this year and you will not need an appointment time. You and your student will have the opportunity to review student semester goals and progress, course selections for the 2022-2023 school year, and may visit with teachers as needed.
All families will check in in the west cafeteria before visiting teachers. I am looking forward to seeing you!
Important March Dates
- March 1 - Jazz and Symphonic Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
- March 4 - Due date for all NWACC/NwTI registration for the 2022-2023 fall semester
- March 8 & 10 - Conferences 4-7:15 p.m.
- March 21 -25 - Spring Break, No School
- March 31 - NJHS/NHS Induction
Students are being supported in CCR classes with registration. I have also linked registration resources below.
We have had a busy semester and I included DTSOI highlights at the bottom of the newsletter.
DTSOI Social Media:
- Facebook: Don Tyson School of Innovation
- Instagram: @dtsoi_phoenix
- Twitter: @dtsoi_phoenix
Lanyards
IMPORTANT
I need your help! It is a district and school expectation that students and staff wear lanyards with their ID around their neck and visible, at all times while on Springdale Public Schools campuses. This is protocol is in place for safety at all secondary schools in Springdale. Please remind your student to wear their id everyday. Beginning Monday, February 28th students who are not wearing lanyards around their neck will be assigned lunch detention and continued disregard for this safety protocol will result in Saturday School.
Monday
- We will be at bus and car entrances on Monday morning to verify every student has a lanyard.
- Students who have misplaced their lanyard will need to purchase a replacement. They will be given a green sticker for Monday only and we will have a new lanyard printed for them. Replacement lanyards are normally $5 but on Monday we will sell replacements for $3. Their new lanyard will be delivered to them on Monday during school.
- Students cannot have their photo coved or scratched out on their id. If the photo is damaged, the student will also need to purchase a replacement on Monday.
- Students must wear the assigned grade specific color lanyard. If the correct color lanyard has been lost, the student will need to purchase a replacement on Monday.
- After Monday, replacements will be $5.
National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society
NHS
- 9th through 12th grade students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the first semester 2021-2022 school year, will be invited to apply for the National Honor Society.
- Students who qualify will receive an email with the form that needs to be completed and submitted.
- The form will require 3 letters of recommendation and a teacher grade check. Please make sure people who are to give recommendation letters know prior to receiving the request.
- The form must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday March 8th.
- The 2022 - 2023 member list will be announced on March 14th.
- Practice for the induction ceremony will be during Itime on March 30th.
- The Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday March 31st.
NJHS
- 6th - 8th grade students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in first semester 2021-2022 school year, will be invited to apply for the National Jr Honor Society.
- Students who qualify will receive a folder with more information from their social studies teacher next week (Week of February 28).
- Letters of acceptance, a teacher signature form and 3 letters of recommendation are required for acceptance into NJHS.
- All paperwork will be due to Mrs. Kennard in zone 230 by Tuesday March 8th.
- The 2022 - 2023 member list will be announced on March 14th.
- Practice for the induction ceremony will be during Itime on March 30th.
- Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday March 31st.
Class of 2022 Information
- April 29, 2022, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. - Cap and Gown pick up in the PAC lobby
- May 6, 2022 - Last Day of School for Seniors in good standing (students who have excessive absences or not in good academic standing will be required to attend classes beyond May 6, 2022).
- May 6, 2022 - Senior Sunset
- Elementary Walks
- May 20, 2022, 8:00 a.m. - Senior Breakfast*
- May 20, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - Senior Walk at DTSOI*
- May 20, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - Graduation Practice*
- May 20, 2022 - Senior Awards Assembly*
- May 21, 2022, 3 p.m. - Graduation at Barnhill Arena Fayetteville, AR
*times may change; any changes will be communicated as quickly as we are able
Mrs. Elzer is holding Itime sessions on Wednesdays February-March for additional senior scholarship assistance. Students also have time in CCR classes to work on Scholarships.
Phoenix Family Highlights
National Recognition for DTSOI AV/Tech
All-State Choir & Band
First Tech Challenge (FTC)
DECA for the WIN!
Congrats to these #PhoenixFam State DECA competitors! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place qualifies them to compete at ICDC in Atlanta, Georgia!
Career and Technical Education Day at the Capital
VEX Robotics
"Support- Not Stigma" by Elizabeth Miller
Congratulations to DTSOI Senior, Elizabeth Miller, for winning First Place in Visual Arts for the Arkansas PTA
Statewide Reflections competition.
"A Breath of Fresh Air" by Morgan Underhill
Congratulations to DTSOI Senior, Morgan Underhill, for the 2nd Place winning piece in Visual Arts for the Arkansas PTA Statewide Reflections competition.
Kelly Boortz
Email: innovation@sdale.org
Website: soi.sdale.org
Location: 2667 Hylton Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: 479-750-8780
Facebook: facebook.com/SpringdaleSOI
Twitter: @dtsoi_phoenix