The Puma PawPrint

The Official Perry High School Newsletter-Week of 4/24/23

Welcome to the Puma PawPrint! This weekly newsletter will share all of the exciting things happening on our campus, upcoming events, and things you, as our community, may want to know. Watch for our weekly updates on the first day of each school week!

Last Week in Review

36 Pumas Earned the 2023 Fine Arts Seal, WOW!

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Way to Represent, Choir!

Our Jazz Choir performed this morning at the East Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast, attended by Mayor Hartke, Mr. Narducci, and local legislators and faith leaders. If you know any of these kids, please congratulate them on their outstanding performance and for representing Perry well in our community.
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CUSD High School Art Show Final Awards

Great job, Pumas!


Laney Liebeg- 3rd Place- Ceramics

Marianne Wagstaff- 3rd Place- Sculpture


Their work and all of our student submissions are on display to the public:


April 19-May 11

Gallery inside of the Chandler Center for the Arts

M-F 10-5

Sat. 12-5, closed Sun.

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Happening This Week

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Save The Date

23-24 Sports Physicals!


If you are an athlete that needs a sports physical for the 23-24 school year, this is a great event put on by Dignity Health in conjunction with the Arizona Cardinals. They will provide sports physicals for student-athletes in our district and Gilbert and Queen Creek for just $25. Proceeds go back to support the school's sports medicine program.


Here are the details:


Saturday, April 29th

9AM-5PM

Chandler Gilbert CC


Link to sign-up: https://gofan.co/app/events/965738?schoolId=AZ87780

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AP Testing Schedule

Reminders:


*All students should bring a photo ID to each test – THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR CELL PHONE TO THE TEST! So, no looking up their photo in Infinite Campus

We will only allow students to enter with ID, pens, and pencils (calculators and rulers…. for some tests).

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Semester Final Exam Schedule

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Save the Date- Spring Dance Concert

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Graduation- Class of 2023

GRADUATION TIME CHANGE

Dear 2023 Graduates and Parents:


We just received word from Arizona State University of a time change for our graduation ceremony on May 24, 2023 ​. The ceremony will now take place at 7:30pm, instead of the originally scheduled 6:00 pm. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding; unfortunately, the scheduling (and in this case, a time change) by the university is out of our control.


We wanted to let our students and families know as soon as possible so that you can make the necessary adjustments to your evening.


In the coming days, you will receive the 2023 Senior Graduation Information packet. It is important for both graduates and their families to be familiar with the information and the schedule of events leading up to the ceremony.


PHS Administration Team

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Graduation Yard Signs!

We are running out last batch of senior sign sales until 4/24


Price increased to $24.99. Pick up date 5/2 during C lunch (when seniors leave for day) and 2:30-4pm drive by bus lane.

Interested in attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College?

Seniors! Interested in attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the Fall? Krysten Marshall, our embedded advisor for CGCC, can help with your next steps, scholarship questions, and applying to CGCC. She will be in the Career Center every Monday and Wednesday during school hours. You can also reach her by email at krysten.marshall@cgc.edu

From The Counseling Office

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Teen Mental Health First Aid Training

Teen Mental Health First Aid training for 11th graders will meet during America History classes on 3/7, 3/8, 4/25, and 4/26. This is for Juniors only.
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Career Center Corner

Welcome to the Career Center

Here are some helpful tips for the start of the school year!


All grades:

Join the Career Center Classroom! This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on new scholarships, admission deadlines, job opportunities, etc.


Please follow Ms. Kim on Remind @ cccf2023, cccf2024, cccf2025, cccf2026 (Opt in to Student’s Graduating Year).



Follow us on Instagram! @perry_college_career

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PARENT CORNER

Questions about Grades, Assignments or Classroom Procedures?

If you have a question or concern about your child's grades, assignments, or classroom procedures, please contact your child's teacher directly. Below is a link to our staff directory.


https://www.cusd80.com/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=3255&ChannelID=3313&DirectoryType=6

Infinite Campus

The Infinite Campus Portal allows students and parents to log in and access grades, class attendance, assignment information, and teacher-related messages. The portal is designed to increase communication with teachers, allow you to check progress, see what's due and when, and be more successful in school. Please click on the appropriate link below:



How Can I Help?

Please consider donating to the Chandler Care Center.


About the Chandler CARE Center


Established in 1995, the Chandler CARE Center is a school-based family resource center providing access to medical, dental, counseling, and social services. Most services are free of charge to families thanks to the many funders, professionals, and service organizations contributing financially and volunteering their services. For more information about our variety of services, please see our CARE Center Services page by clicking here.

Tax Credit

Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction.

notMYkid -Parent Support Group

notMYkid hosts a virtual parent support group at noon every Wednesday.


Here are the details:

You can come to this Zoom call and find yourself in a state of RELIEF because you’re not alone. You can keep your camera off and not even say a word.

Many parents feel alone and isolated, scared to open up to their friends and family to share what is REALLY happening with their family.

This hour on Zoom provides a safe environment for you to listen and/or share what you’re working through inside your home.

We hope to see you there! You can share this email with anyone who you know is struggling too! All are welcome.

Here’s the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsce-oqD8uHNChSSCT28ROyrYIJ1GOvS63

Admin Contact Information

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Important Information and Links

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Perry's Campus is Closed

Perry High School is a CLOSED CAMPUS. Please remember to check your student in and out through the attendance office when arriving late or leaving early. Also, students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Thank you!

Driving Near Campus- Reminder

As school resumes for the year, be courteous of other drivers and our campus neighbors.

-It is against the law to drive through the Enclave/Senior Center parking lot as a shortcut to avoid traffic congestion.


-The Legends Ridge Community is private property; please do not park within without permission, and do not block their access gates.

-Driving along 156th street, there have been complaints about speeding vehicles. 156th street along the dirt portion is technically private property, so we do not want to lose access to this section of road and be forced to find an alternate route.

If you are caught, you may receive a ticket from the police, or if you are a student driver, may lose your parking spot on campus.


Please help us continue to be great neighbors!

Ride a Bus at Perry?

Remember when the bell rings at the end of the day to go straight to your bus. The busses need to leave Perry by 2:20 PM to arrive at their other schools on time.

Bell Schedule

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We Are a One-to-One School!

The Pumas Have Chromebooks!

In 2022-2023, Chandler Unified School District is launching a 1:1 learning initiative. We are excited about the innovative personalized learning opportunities that we can offer to all students when we provide them with a reliable technology device.

To help parents and students learn more about this initiative, we have created our 1:1 Student Guide website, which you can find at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com. There is a lot of information on this website, but we feel it is important to the success of this initiative to clearly communicate all of it to our parents and students. We encourage all of you to review this information with your child(ren) so you have a clear understanding of device expectations, maintenance, etc.


Devices were distributed at Perry High School on August 11th and 12th. Before students can get their device, their parent must sign a device agreement form. This form can be completed electronically by visiting the Infinite Campus parent portal, and directions on how to do this can be found at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com/cusd-11-device-agreement. Additional information on device distribution will be sent out at a later date.


If your student did not receive a device but you believe they should have, please contact Mrs. De La Torre at delatorre.jennifer@cusd80.com.

Parent 1:1 FAQ

Having Issues With Your Device?

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Advanced Placement at Perry High

Click on the link below for information about advanced placement classes, exams, FAQs, and more.


https://www.cusd80.com/domain/3302

JOSTENS- Information for Juniors

Juniors - it's your time! Time for you to create your forever symbol and a reminder of Perry High and you - who you are at this time in your life. Your class ring is something you will keep forever! Check out the videos and our website.


Jostens has redefined the class ring tradition for a new generation--your generation. Today, your Jostens Class ring is what you make of it, literally. You are in the driver's seat; it's yours to create.


Of course, you can always jump over to www.jostens.com to see even more and create your unique statement.


Packets with ordering information are available in the front office.


Many have been asking about letterman jackets. You will find these order forms inside the packet provided.


For more information:


https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1618171/Perry-High-School/


Questions? Call 1-800-Jostens(1-800-567-8367)

Free Tutoring for CUSD Students

Chandler Unified School District is pleased to partner with NetTutor to offer free online, on demand 24/7 tutoring.


NetTutor offers K-12 CUSD students live tutoring on-demand, question drop-off, and writing feedback. Tutors are subject matter experts trained in how to translate tutoring best practices and learning strategies to support students online.

FOR ACCESS TO FREE ONLINE TUTORING:


Click here to access Clever
• Log into your student’s GSE account
• Click on the NetTutor Icon (you may have to scroll down)
• Click “I Agree” after reading the terms and conditions to continue (first time only)
• Click on the course or subject area in which you need a tutor and follow the prompts

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Perry Has A Lot to Offer

Come Check Us Out!

If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Puma, we offer weekly tours. We tour our wonderful facilities and answer questions every Wednesday at 9AM.


There is something for everyone at Perry!

Perry High School Tours
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Virtual Freshman Preview 21-22

If you were unable to make it to our Freshman Preview Night in person, please click on the link below to learn about what Perry has to offer!

Find Your Connection and Passion at Perry High School

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