COYOTE UPDATE
The Official Newsletter of Combs High School
FEBRUARY 5
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GO COYOTES !!!!!
STAND OUT COYOTES
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO HERE AT CHS!!!!
Stefanie McDowell/Student Services Aid
Brandon Outcalt/Counselor A-F
Jolene Petersen/Counselor G-M
I am an Arizona native, born and raised in Show Low. Since my childhood home was on one hill and my Elementary/Junior High Schools were on neighboring hills and we got snow, I can actually use the old adage that I walked uphill to school both ways and in the snow and mean it. My family and I have lived in the Phoenix area since 1993, locating to San Tan Valley 15 years ago. We love the small town feel, the openness of the area, and the people are awesome!
My sweetheart and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary this year and are the proud parents to 4 children, 1 amazing Son and daughter in law, 2 grandchildren, and 1 crazy dog. We love to camp, fish, hike, go to the movies, and travel. When I'm not busy with all my mom and counselor duties, I enjoy reading a good book, playing my piano, baking, and watching my favorite movies.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a Minor in History from ASU and received my Master of Education in School Counseling from Ottawa University. My personal goal is to make sure that each student leaves my office a little better off than they came in and I believe that every student can find success if they are willing to work for it. This is my second year at Combs High School and I love my job!
Brenda Lohr/Counselor N-Z
2020 AIA 4A FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE 2ND TEAM
STUCO RECEIVES THE OUTSTANDING COUNCIL OF DISTINCTION AWARD FROM THE AZ ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS
Combs Student Council wins 3 Top Tier Awards at Arizona Association of Student Council State Convention
{San Tan Valley, Arizona} – Combs High Student Council attended the Annual State Convention of the AASC (Arizona Association of Student Councils) and received Platinum Awards in both Service and COntributions and was also awarded the Outstanding Council of DIstinction Award, the Association’s highest award.
Charitable Contributions Platinum Level:
For AASC Member Student Councils that have engaged in the following: Raising Charitable Contributions or performed Service Projects that range in dollar amounts that exceed $3,000.00.
Special Project Hours Platinum Level:
Have engaged in Special Projects that range in time from more than 300 hours of service time performed
The Arizona Association of Student Councils annually recognizes the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of our many member schools throughout the school year with the prestigious AASC Council of Distinction Award. The award is based on the everything from leadership development, to school spirit, to community service projects.
COMBS TV PRODUCTION PROGRAM SCORES BIG AGAIN
NEW EPISODE OF THE RUNDOWN!!!
ATHLETIC LIVE BROADCASTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
LIVE on Combs TV Productions YouTube Channel (LINK BELOW)
FRI 2/5 - Varsity Girls BASKETBALL vs. Vista Grande 5:30 PM;
TUE 2/9 - Girls BASKETBALL vs. Saguaro JV-4:00, VARSITY-5:30 PM;
WED 2/10 - Boys BASKETBALL vs. ALA-Ironwood FR/SO-4:00, JV-5:30, VARSITY-7:00 PM;
- Varsity GIRLS SOCCER vs. Cortez 4:00 PM
- Varsity Boys SOCCER vs. Paradise Honors 6:00 PM (SENIOR NIGHT)
THURS 2/11 - Boys BASKETBALL vs. Mesquite FR/SO-4:00, JV-5:30, VARSITY-7:00 PM;
FRI 2/12 - Girls BASKETBALL vs. Mesquite JV-4:00, VARSITY-5:30 PM
wrestling at Chino Valley 2/9 and girls basketball at Arcadia 2/10 will be broadcast live on the NFHS Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/combs-high-school-san-tan-valley-az
CAMPUS CALENDAR
NOW-MAR 31 -
COVID TESTING AVAILABLE IN 300 PARKING LOT JUST WEST OF COYOTE RD AT CHS
FEB 8 - SOFTBALL Open Field Begins: M, W and TR, softball field 3:00-5:00 PM
FEB 10 - School Board Meeting, District Office 6:00 PM
FEB 15 - Presidents Day, NO SCHOOL
COUNSELORS CORNER
Did you know??? It's time to register your classes for the 2021-2022 school year! Students watched a presentation video in their English classes on how to choose their electives, and counselors will be meeting with them next week to answer any questions, go over credit counts and requirements, and confirm choices counselors met. The counseling department also met with the 8th graders at Combs Middle School on Tuesday, February 2, to give them information about high school, answer questions about classes, how to get credits to graduate, and help them start the registration process in StudentVue. Remember that choices can be changed until the registration window closes, so feel free to explore a bit. Once the registration window closes, students can still get some changes, but they will need to talk to their counselor. If you have questions on how to help your student start or continue the process, please watch this short video:
PARENT SURVEY
Combs High School Parents – We Request Your Input!
In 2020-2021, CHS has continued our efforts towards school improvement and growth. This spring our efforts will culminate in a virtual visit by our Cognia Accreditation Team. They will be looking at our school’s strengths and conducting a thoughtful review of our campus as a whole. We will be asking our students, staff, parents and San Tan Valley community members to assist us in feedback through surveys. The goal of this process is to work with experts and our community to address our challenges and empower our efforts towards building the high quality school our community deserves.
Your input is vital to our process.
Please take our Parent Survey using the following email address link:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/155356/27780
Thank you in advance for your assistance and time.
SUPPORT CHS WITH TAX CREDIT
Q. What is a school tax credit?
Several years ago, the Arizona State Legislature passed a tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) that allows up to $400 tax credit for married couples filing jointly or $200 for individuals, who make a donation to a public school to support extracurricular activities. A TAX CREDIT IS A DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR REDUCTION OF YOUR TAX LIABILITY.
Q. Who can take advantage of this school tax credit?
The law is set up so that any taxpayer may contribute to a public school, regardless of whether the taxpayer has a child attending the school. Corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships are not eligible for the tax credit. You must, however, be a taxpayer in the state of Arizona. The tax credit can be claimed on personal income tax returns only.
Q. How can you take advantage of this tax credit?
First, decide which school you wish to support: J.O. Combs Middle School, Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary, Harmon Elementary, Ellsworth Elementary, Ranch Elementary, Combs Traditional Academy, or Combs High School. Then decide which extracurricular activities you wish to designate with your contribution. Extracurricular activities are any school sponsored activity that requires enrolled students to pay fees in order to participate; such as extended field trips, sports activities, band, drama, art, science labs, technology etc. The Site Council at each school will determine where non-designated contributions are to be appropriated.
Write a check up to $400 for married couples filing jointly or up to $200 for individual filing made payable to one of the above schools or to J.O. Combs Unified School District and designate an activity if desired. Or, you can pay online by clicking on the Pay Tax Credit Online button located on the left hand sidebar, and use your credit card to contribute. Be sure to send your completed Tax Credit Form to the school's office.
Pay online using the link in the button located on the left hand sidebar, or mail, or deliver your contribution with Combs Tax Credit Form to the school of your choice or to the district office at the corner of Combs and Gantzel no later than April 15. By doing this, your school gets the extra funding it needs to pay for extracurricular activities of your choice!
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REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT WITH PARCHMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAR 1 - SPRING SPORTS BEGIN (Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Boys Volleyball, Sand Volleyball, Track)
MAR 8-22 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL!
CPAC Events-Save the Dates
CPAC Events-Save the Dates
March 7, 2021 Sweetheart Cinderella Scholarship Pageant. Registration for the March 7, 2021 Pageant is now open for girls ages birth through 21. For more information contact Richelle Auge at sweetheartcindygirls@gmail.com
April 3, 2021-Piano Men Generations at 7 pm presented by TAD Entertainment celebrating the music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Tickets at www.cofare.io
September 23, 2021-Small Business Symposium presented by Darling Companies, Designed From Scratch Concepts and Network Together. Tickets at www.localsmallbusinesssymposium.com
The Combs Performing Arts Center is also celebrating Black History Month with posts about Black Artists in music, dance, theater and visual arts. https://www.facebook.com/CombsPerformingArtsCenter/
For your safety:
Seating is limited. Social Distancing and Masks will be required. Temperatures will be taken upon entering the Performing Arts Center. Dispensers for hand sanitizer are located at the entrance to the theater in the lobby area.
CAC CONNECT CALENDAR
Due to Covid we are not able to do the CAC connect office live on your school campus so we are going virtual again for the fall semester.
We will have zoom check-in and chat sessions for students and parents on Wednesday’s starting promptly at 5pm for them to ask questions they have regarding CAC & details of how to become a CAC student.
WINTER SPORTS GUIDELINES
We are now permitted to allow 2 parent/guardians for the visiting team as well. It is the decision of the host school whether they allow the additional fans.
Boys BASKETBALL @ Vista Grande
VARSITY - 6:30 PM
Friday, Feb 5, 2021, 04:00 PM
Vista Grande High School, North Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Girls BASKETBALL vs. Vista Grande
Friday, Feb 5, 2021, 05:30 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Girls SOCCER vs. Vista Grande
Monday, Feb 8, 2021, 06:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Girls BASKETBALL vs. Saguaro
VARSITY - 5:30
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021, 04:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
WRESTLING @ Chino Valley
JV/GIRLS - 3:00 PM
VARSITY - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021, 03:00 PM
Chino Valley High School, East Center Street, Chino Valley, AZ, USA
Girls SOCCER vs. Cortez
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021, 04:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Girls BASKETBALL @ Arcadia
VARSITY - 5:30
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021, 04:00 PM
Arcadia High School, East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Boys BASKETBALL vs. ALA-Ironwood
FR/SO - 4:00
JV - 5:30
VARSTY - 7:00
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021, 04:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Boys SOCCER vs. Paradise Honors
VARSITY - 6:00
SENIOR NIGHT
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021, 06:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
WRESTLING @ Poston Butte
WEIGH INS - 3:00 PM
JV/GIRLS - 4:00 PM
VARSITY - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 03:00 PM
Poston Butte High School, North Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Mesquite
JV - 5:30
VARSITY - 7:00
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 04:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Girls SOCCER @ Paradise Honors
VARSITY ONLY
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
Paradise Honors High School, North 175th Avenue, Surprise, AZ, USA
Girls BASKETBALL vs. Mesquite
VARSITY - 5:30
Friday, Feb 12, 2021, 04:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Boys SOCCER vs. ALA-Queen Creek
Friday, Feb 12, 2021, 06:00 PM
Combs High School, East Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Boys BASKETBALL @ Marcos De Niza
JV - 5:30 PM
VARSITY - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Feb 13, 2021, 11:00 AM
Marcos De Niza High School, South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA
Notice of Non-Discrimination
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs #44 no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.