Pistor Paw Prints
January 2024
Panther Buck Store
The Panther Buck Store operates with a zero budget, meaning everything we have to give to students is donated. We are looking for donations to help us keep the store fully stocked. If you have or would be willing to donate ANY of the following items, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
- candy (anything and everything, they are particularly fond of chocolate and Mexican candy)
- chips (they love the spicy ones)
- stickers
- croc charms
- fidget toys
- anything 10 - 14 year olds like
If you would like to donate, please ask for Ms. Diane, office manager. She will be happy to take your donation.
Parent Teacher Conferences - Save the Date
- Thursday, February 8th from 1:30 - 4:00 PM and 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Stay tuned for more details!
Emergency Drills - Lockdown
At the end of September we will be having a practice lockdown drill. More information to follow as it gets closer. These drills are not meant to be a secret and can be really scary for kids. In preparation for the drill we will be reviewing what a lockdown drill looks like and let them know we will be practicing one at the end of the month.
We will also send out an announcement via Remind immediately before the drill to alert families. If you haven't signed up yet, I would highly recommend doing so to receive time sensitive announcements.
Remind for the 2023-2024 School Year!
If you would like to receive text messages with time sensitive information and important updates, please subscribe to the following Remind groups. Parents and Guardians only. We will only use Remind in cases were information is time sensitive (i.e. cancellation of sports or events, emergency situations, etc.).
6th Grade - text @pistorms6 to 81010
7th grade - text @pistorms7 to 81010
8th grade - text @pistorms8 to 81010
You do not have to download the app to use Remind. This is a private thread meaning that you will be able to receive text messages but only from the principal and/or assistant principals.
Campus Hours
If your child arrives to school after 9:00 AM, a parent or guardian must come in to the office to sign them in.
All students are expected to leave campus by 4:00 PM unless they are participating in a supervised sport, club, or activity.
Dress Code Reminder - Tops
Dress Code Reminder - Bottoms
If a student is out of dress code, they will given a warning for their first offense. Subsequent offenses will follow the TUSD Code of Conduct for a Level 1 offense.
Parking Lot and Parent Pick Up/Drop Off
There is no safe access for students to be picked up or dropped off along Cardinal Ave. All parent pick up and drop off will continue to take place on Canada St, on the southside of the campus. The walk-through gate will open at 8:00 AM and close at 8:50 AM in the mornings. In the afternoon, the walk-through gate will open at 3:50 PM and will remain open until 4:30 PM. Students who are not picked up by 4:30 PM will be escorted to the patio to wait for their ride.
In order to reduce congestion and to keep our kids safe, we are asking that all pick up and drop off occur on the north side of the street only. For the safety of all our kids, we are asking that you do not park on the southside and have your child(ren) cross the street. We do not have a crosswalk or a crossing guard there to ensure their safety.
I know the line looks very long in the afternoon when parents arrive to pick up their child(ren), but if we can get all the traffic heading the same direction (west towards Cardinal Ave.) it would speed up pick up tremendously in addition to keeping our kids safe.
Please also do not park in the fire lane (marked in red) or in front of the fire hydrant (marked in yellow). By law, these areas must be kept clear at all times. We are also asking that you do not double park as it creates more congestion.
We are hoping that our parking lot will be complete by the end of September! Thank you very much for your cooperation and patience while we undergo this very much needed school improvement project.
Registration Open for CCLC - Activities, Clubs, Tutoring, etc.
Here are the links to register to save your spot:
For more information, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Brown and/or Ms. Suzette Gorrell.
ROAR - Respectful Organized Accountable Responsible
- Fully charged laptop with charging cord
- Notebook and/or binder
- Pen and pencil
- Refillable water bottle (no glass)
The ABCs (and D) for a Successful School Year 2023-2024
Here are some important reminders and updates to ensure access to a learning environment conducive to student success and to ensure safety while on campus for all students, faculty, staff, and families.
1. Attendance - If you child(ren) are absent or late, please be sure to notify the front office at 520-908-5414 within 48 business hours. Students with excessive unexcused absences (10+ per semester, will not receive credit for their class and may be subject to retention. Please see attached bell schedule.
2. Backpacks - Students will be strongly encouraged to carry a clear or mesh backpack from class to class while on campus. Students who bring a backpack that is not see-through, will have the opportunity to check their bag and have it stored for the day.
3. Cell Phones - Students must have their cell phone (if they have one), turned off and out of sight from the time the first bell rings (8:45 AM) until the last bell rings (3:50 PM/2:50 PM on Wednesdays).
4. Dress Code - We are a uniform school. The dress code was revised slightly last year to make it a little more flexible for students and families. We expanded our basic uniform to allow for non-collared shirts (rounded neck in red, white, black, or gray) and blue jeans (no rips, holes, tears, or fraying and no sagging). Everything else remains exactly the same.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
About Us - Pistor Middle School
Email: kathryn.gunnels@tusd1.org
Website: https://pistorms.tusd1.org/
Location: 5455 South Cardinal Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-908-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063651666094