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December 2019
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In the News
Veterans Day Around Chandler Unified
Chandler Unified celebrates and honors veterans! Click below to check out our photo album of Veterans Day 2019, celebrated around the district. Veterans Day 2019 - CUSD Facebook Photo Album
Chandler Unified School District Bond Passes
THANK YOU to our community for continuing to show support for the district! We will do everything we can to make you proud. This bond will fund a variety a much-needed items including two new schools, upgraded technology, additional classrooms, facility upkeep, buses and much more.
Official final bond election results: Yes: 28,737 (63%) No: 17,115 (37%).
Check out CUSD Cares Podcasts!
In CUSD Cares Podcasts, Brenda Vargas, Director of Counseling and Social Services, engages knowledgeable guests in a lively discussion of topics that impact parents and students related to Counseling and Social Services within the Chandler Unified School District. Click to listen and follow CUSD Cares Podcasts -- now available on Spotify and Google Podcasts!
Topics include:
- The Impact of Video Games
- The Impact of Technology
- Vaping from a Medical Perspective
- Dealing with Anxiety
- Vaping from a Behavioral Health Perspective
- What is a counselor? How can they help you?
- Chandler CARE Center: How can it help you?
- Starting Kindergarten: Helping your new kindergartner get ready for Back to School!
- Transitioning to Junior High!
- Starting High School: Helping your new freshman get ready for Back to School
Share the Love Event, 2019-2020 Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle Now Open
Share the Love Event
You may have heard about Subaru’s Share the Love Event, but did you know how much of an impact it makes in CUSD? Over $150,000 has been donated by Subaru Superstore in Chandler to support district students and staff. During the campaign, for every new purchase or lease, up to $500 is contributed to support the staff and students of CUSD.
- Click for more information about Subaru’s Share the Love Event.
- Click to visit the Subaru Superstore of Chandler website.
2019-2020 Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle
Due to popular demand, online tickets are now available for the Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle. Prefer to purchase in person? Tickets will be available at CUSD schools and sites on January 21, 2020.
Your $20 purchase supports scholarships for students across CUSD, and a portion of ticket sales is returned to each school. That’s a win-win! See the Chandler Education Foundation Winner's Choice Car or Cash Raffle webpage (CEF-Raffle.com) to purchase tickets and for complete rules and additional information.
Become a Vendor Now for the Second Annual Chandler Innovation Fair
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Hamilton High
Reserve your vendor spot today! The fair is an excellent opportunity to network with other community stakeholders, while providing the chance to share your expertise with students of all ages. Check out the quick video below of highlights from last year's fair. Click here to sign up to reserve your vendor spot for the Chandler Innovation Fair.
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ACP Erie Wins National Blue Ribbon
CUSD Ranked No. 2 in Top 100 Chandler Based Companies
CUSD Ranks High on Post Secondary education/training and employment
Thirty-five CUSD Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists
2019 National Merit Semifinalists:
- Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - Jayden Chen, Kazushi Iwamoto, Sharmila Nimbkar, Orchee Syed
- Basha High - Vennela Ambadipudi and Maxwell Turner
- Chandler High - Katherine Chou
- Chandler Online Academy - Sydney Chun
- Hamilton High - Emily Abraham, Neya Balakrishna, Julia Fletcher, Margaret Han, Devrath Iyer, Sung Won Kim, Nivea Krishnan, Jihyun Lee, Chloe Leff, Ashley Lepham, Rebecca Li, Elissa Matlock, Burke Peterson, Rohan Sathe, Dev Singhania, Vaishalini Sitaraman, Kevin Tang, Antonio Valdez, Kevin Wang, Sherry Wang, Karina Yang, Sarah Zhang and Vivian Zhao
- Perry High - Craig Cardon, Hester Charles and Alyssa Zhang
Forty-one CUSD Seniors Named 2019 National Hispanic Scholars
Chandler Unified School District - In keeping with the College Board's mission to help students take advantage of the opportunities they have earned, each year the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) recognizes about 7,000 academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT®. Congratulations to our high school seniors who have been named National Hispanic Scholars for scoring within the top 2.5% on the PSAT/NMSQT among Hispanic and Latino testers during their junior year.
2019 National Hispanic Scholars:
- Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - Julia Diaz, Octavio Diaz, Emma Fendrick, Nathaniel France, Mia Gomez, Nicholas Matthews and Damien Rivera
- Basha High - Jarod Bartlett, Kiersten Dugan, Andrew Fernandez, Daniel Jimenez, Jr., Elizabeth Kaye and Nicholas Ledo
- Chandler High - Nina Anguis, Luke Bass, Melody Colucci, Esme Crawford-Paz Soldan, Alexis Gonzalez, Miranda Gonzalez, Jacob Pisors and Jose Segovia
- Chandler Online Academy - Jarod Bartlett (also enrolled at BHS), Nicholas Ledo (also enrolled at BHS) and Nicolas Gomez (also enrolled at Perry High)
- Hamilton High - Ali Arce, Morgan Fowler, Sophia Holguin, Genesy King, Irbis Martinez Torres, Jacob Munguia, Grant Raske, Bianca Rivera, Trevor Schutes and Antonio Valdez
- Perry High - Chaz Castillo-Wilson, Lexi Foster, Diana Garza, Ashlyn Gates, Nicolas Gomez, Alexander Gonzales, Hayden Jaramillo, Nathan Martinez, Nabor Rios and Aryzema Urrutia
Chandler Wolves Win 4th Straight Football Title
Chandler High - The Chandler High football team won its fourth straight state championship, defeating Saguaro of Scottsdale, 42-35, at ASU Sun Devil Stadium on December 7. It was the Wolves fifth championship in six years.
Basha High Girls Volleyball State Champs
Hamilton Athlete Captures State Badminton Singles Championship
Perry badminton wins State Division I Championship
Perry's doubles team of Nikhita Jayaraj and Ashley Rodarte also won the doubles state championship against their teammates Sophie Jex and Megan Dye.
Hamilton High boys golf caps perfect season as 2019 Division 1 State Champs
CUSD Lacrosse Athletes Represent Arizona
Hamilton Chess Team Takes AIA State Championship
Perry and Hamilton Teams Take Gold and Silver in Stock Market Challenge
Chandler Educational Television awarded three Rocky Mountain Emmys
Santan, Hartford Elementary Schools Awarded for going the "Extra Yard"
Ten CUSD Students Named 2020 National Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalists
Chandler Unified School District - Congratulations to the ten CUSD students who have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious 2020 Coca-Cola Scholarship, a $20,000 achievement-based award to high school seniors who are "recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities." The Coca-Cola Scholars Program's stated goal is to cultivate "a network of leaders who create and inspire positive change in their communities and beyond." Almost 2,000 students were selected as semifinalists from over 93,000 applicants from across the U.S. From this number, 250 will advance as Regional Finalists, and 150 will become Coca-Cola Scholars. Best of luck to you all! Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation 2020 Semifinalists website
Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalists from CUSD:
- Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - Elaina Ashton
- Hamilton High - Saloni Biyani, Nivea Krishnan, Abby Liu, Thalia Liu and Daniel Shih
- Chandler High - Katherine Chou
- Casteel High - Sadie DeShon and Morgan Minnis
- Perry High - Christopher Ning
Chandler Unified Voted Best of the Best
The votes for the East Valley Tribune (Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa) 2019 Best of the Best - East Valley are in, and Chandler Unified School District placed No. 1!
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Hamilton Student Wins State Playwright Honors
In addition, Hamilton Theatre seniors Raven Harris, Reily Neimyer, and Xavier Valdez auditioned and received offers from colleges and universities across the nation.
Basha High Senior takes State diving championship
Perry Sophomore wins girls state diving championship
Casteel Senior Named National Finalist
CTE Presidential Scholar Nominee from Chandler
ACP Erie students awarded Arizona Recycling Coalition $5,000 grant
Chandler High senior named Player's Choice Academy Scholarship Finalist
ACP Erie Journalism Student Recognized
Two Hamilton Film Students Win Emmy
Casteel sophomore selected for State Advisory Council
Perry Volleyball Shines at Tournament of Champions
ACP Oakland, Bogle and Casteel Science Fair Students Among Top 300 in Nation
State IB Student of Year Hails from Chandler High
Chandler High Junior named "Top Flyer"
Perry Senior Elected Arizona DECA President
Riggs Student Selected as Sun Lakes Lions Club Peace Poster Contest Winner
Lions Club Peace Poster Contest School Winners:
- Audrey Hepworth - Casteel High
- Lillian Serrano - CTA Humphrey
- Chiara Banda - CTA Independence
- Paeton Farr - CTA Liberty
- Jose Molina - Frye Elementary
- Eyshann Espinosa - Hancock Elementary
- Hasan Cecunjanin - Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary
- Esther Kim - Jacobson Elementary
- Makena Burton - Navarrete Elementary
- Audree Davis - Payne Junior High
- Eliza Schwitzer - Riggs Elementary
- Samantha Platt - Ryan Elementary
- Bronson Gentner - Santan Junior High
- Isabella Dangelo - Tarwater Elementary
Elite Performance Academy Student Receives Honors
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Hamilton Science Teacher Receives Presidential Award for Excellence
Casteel Teacher Honored at National Conference
Casteel High - Congratulations to Casteel Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher Alicia Cox who was honored as the 2019 CareerSafe Safety Educator of the Year. She was recognized during the Association for Career and Technical Education® (ACTE®) National Visions Award Gala in Anaheim, California on December 4. Alicia received an all expense paid trip to the conference and $5,000 cash prize. During the gala they featured a wonderful video showcasing Alicia and her students.
CUSD National Board Certified Teachers
Casteel Project Lead the Way Outstanding Teacher
Esperanza Award and 2019 Teacher of the Year winner from Santan Junior High
Basha High Teacher Shares Teacher Tips in Podcast
Ryan and Hancock Teachers Honored by VFW as Teachers of the Year
Nicole was recognized for her work over more than a decade organizing her team to create an annual Wall of Gratitude and Remembrance to honor American veterans -- a project designed to align with Social Studies (American History), Writing (Expository), and Speaking & Listening curriculum standards. All students create a poster for the Wall containing a narrative, photos, decorations and honors about a veteran -- often a family member or friend. The students work with their teacher to prepare appropriate interview questions, set up a time to speak with the veteran, and interview the honoree in order to prepare a speech presented by each student during a Wall of Gratitude and Remembrance pie party -- a culminating celebration attended by parents, veterans, and friends where many laughs, tears, and hugs are shared. Through Nicole Witte's efforts, these children gain a stronger appreciation for the sacrifices made by their parents, family members, friends and past US heroes.
Kathryn coordinates the school's flag detail program with Hancock 5th and 6th graders each year, and works to bring in members of the National Guard, local veterans, Boy Scouts and nearby ROTC groups to teach the team about flag history, etiquette and civic responsibility. She is a dedicated teacher who instills respect and love for the American flag. Thank you, Kathryn, for all you do for Hancock students!
Casteel Social Studies Teacher Presents at National Conference
Conley Teacher Surprised by KTAR with Honor, Award
Weinberg Music Teacher Selected Presenter
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School Program Highlights
Chandler High Theatre Honored at Arizona State Thespian Conference
Willis Jazz Band Chosen for State Honor
Perry Student Newspaper Ranked Top in Arizona
Perry's Yearbook staff Takes First Place at State
Basha Elementary experiences zSpace
ACP Erie Knight Innovators Pitch Hydrothermal Hat
Basha High Earns Lead4Change Certified School Recognition
Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association Honors Basha Band
Hamilton Pilots AP Course
Hamilton Architectural Drafting Students Get Hands-on Experience
Riggs Readers Break Readathon Record
Red Ribbon Week Celebrated at Bologna
ASU Basketball Presents Character Code Game
Galveston Launches "Movin' Up on Data Night"
Haley's "Be Kind Crew" Makes a Positive Difference
CTA Freedom Launches "Acts of Kindness Chain"
"Only One You" Rock Garden Established at Patterson
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Basha High Cadets Honor War Veterans
Chandler High Modazz and Dance donate $750 in turkeys to Chandler CARE Center
Chandler High students help distribute food and items to 350 Chandler families
CUSD Employees Volunteer at ICAN
CTA Goodman Student Raises funds for Amputees
Knox Gifted Academy Cares!
Hamilton and Partners Assist Needy CUSD Families
Hamilton High - The Hamilton social work team and students assembled 120 Thanksgiving meals at the Sun Lakes Methodist Church on November 25 and distributed to Hamilton underprivileged families and other CUSD families through the FIT program. Additionally, Safeway donated 40 Thanksgiving meals for Hamilton High School families in need -- as it has for the past four years.
A big shout out and THANK YOU to Sun Lakes Methodist Church and the Safeway on Chandler Heights and Alma School Road for their compassion and generosity!
Ryan Elementary Embraces Spirit of Holiday Giving
Casteel High Treats Valley Veterans
Casteel and Hamilton Students Volunteer with Sun Lakes Rotary
Chandler High National Honor Society collects clothes for Clothes Cabin
Payne Students Brighten Day for Hospital Patients
Hartford Students Cheer the Troops with Letters
San Marcos 1st Graders Share Love of Reading
Santan Elementary Crush in Kids Heart Challenge
Payne Students Prepare Care Packages for Troops
Snowmen Bring Winter Cheer to Preschool
San Marcos Elementary - Governing Board member Karen McGee has a talent for crafting. She recently made 14 snowmen and donated them to preschoolers at San Marcos Elementary. The children LOVE them -- and the snowmen are enjoying their new home, too!
Andersen Junior High Shares Love of Reading
Jacobson Turns Candy into Lesson and Donation
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Partnerships Spotlight
Community Partner: Sun Lakes Lions Club
Chandler Unified School District values our relationship with the Sun Lakes Lions Club, an organization dedicated to service. The Lions Club's work in our community affects our students and their families through donations to local organizations that assist handicapped children and the blind, among others -- and represents a dedication best summarized by their mission and vision statements:
Mission
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Vision
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
In Chandler Unified, the Lions are best known for supporting our students through their annual Peace Poster contest, giving children the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. By the Lions' example, our students learn the lesson of the power of art to create a peaceable space, the value of seeking understanding and living harmoniously with all, and a desire to volunteer to make the world a better place. Thank you, Sun Lakes Lions!
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Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates and Locations:
- FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings
Course designed for parents, family members, teachers or other adults who regularly interact with young people to learn how to help an adolescent who is experiencing an addiction/mental health challenge or is in crisis.
Click here for more information and to register.
- 6th Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
Sixth grade parents/guardians and students invited to attend. Junior high school staff will describe our programs, explain the registration process and answer your questions to make the transition from elementary to junior high school a positive experience. Click here for more information.
(See details and dates by school below.) - 8th Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
Eighth grade parents/guardians and students invited to attend. High school staff will describe our programs, explain the registration process and answer your questions to make the transition from junior high to high school a positive experience. Click here for more information.
(See details and dates by school below.)
December 9
Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest for Grades 7-12 deadline. (See details below.)
December 12
Presentation: "Opioids and Fentanyl: How it Impacts Our Community”
Presented by DEA and the US Attorney’s Office
Place: Chandler Center for the Arts
Click here for more information.
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
December 16
Equity Lecture and Film Series: A Conversation about faith traditions
Join us for our December lecture as we create space to hear about some of the faith traditions. In this lecture, we seek to build understanding through learning of the tenets of each faith, holiday traditions and misconceptions.
Place: CUSD District Office Board Room
Click here for more info and to register.
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
December 17
Parent Workshop: "How to raise healthy children in today's culture"
(Offered in English and Spanish)
Join us for a conversation about the power of today toxic culture and our role as parents to protect our children. Parents will receive handouts that will assist them in managing the Internet, smart phones, social media and video games. Movie night provided for the kids.
Facilitated by: ICAN
Place: Andersen Elementary
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required (to ensure minimum of participants to open a class). Call 480-874-7593 or email alicia@icanaz.org.
December 18-19
Junior High/High School Early Dismissal - Finals
December 19
2nd quarter ends
December 20
Teacher Inservice/Workday - No School
State of Arizona Arts Proficiency Seal Contest for High School Students deadline. (See details below.)
December 23 - January 3
2nd Intersession - No School
January 6
Teacher Inservice/Workday - No School
January 7
Students return
January 8
On-Site Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021
See Kindergarten website for more information.
(cusd80.com/Kindergarten)
January 13
Preschool Registration for 2020-2021
See Preschool website for more information.
(cusd80.com/Preschool)
Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 school year begins
Opens online at 7:30 a.m.
See Open Enrollment website for more information.
(cusd80.com/OpenEnrollment)
January 14
Kindergarten Open House for CTA & Dual Sites
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Chandler Traditional Academy school locations: CTA Freedom, CTA Goodman, CTA Humphrey, CTA Independence, and CTA Liberty. Dual (Classic and CTA) Campus school locations: Auxier Elementary, Carlson Elementary, Patterson Elementary.
January 20
Martin Luther King Day Holiday - No School
January 28
Kindergarten Open House for non-CTA & non-Dual Sites
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Elementary school locations: Andersen, Basha, Bologna, Conley, Frye, Fulton, Galveston, Haley, Hancock, Hartford Sylvia Encinas, Hull, Jacobson, Navarrete, Riggs, Ryan, San Marcos, Sanborn, Santan, Shumway Leadership Academy, and Tarwater.
January 30
2020-2021 Certified Teacher Recruitment Fair
Appointments will be set. Click here to apply today.
Place: Hamilton High School
Time: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
February 3
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Kids Art Contest deadline. (See details below.)
February 4
Junior High Parent/Teacher Conferences at Andersen, Bogle, Santan and Casteel (7-8 only)
February 6
Junior High Parent/Teacher Conferences at ACP Oakland, Payne, Willis, and Hill
February 12-13
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 17
Presidents Day Holiday - No School
February 18
Presentation: "Depression and Anxiety Management for Teens”
Speaker: Clara Davis, LCSW (Aurora Behavioral Health System)
Facilitator: Lindsay Taylor, MSW (PHS Social Worker)
Place: Perry High School Room C115
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
February 22
Chandler Innovation Fair
Place: Hamilton High
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Lil' Explorers Winter Intersession Camp
Come join the fun this winter with the Lil' Explorers Winter Break Intersession Camp! At Lil' Explorers, we utilize a whole child approach to learning in which physical, social, emotional and cognitive development is emphasized through individual and group activities throughout the day. We offer many opportunities to explore the areas of early literacy, math, science, social studies and dramatic play.
Camp Dates: Dec. 20 to Jan. 3, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Closed: Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1)
Location: Perry High School - 480-224-2937
Daily Rates:
$48/day – Infants
$41/day – 1-2 year olds
$38/day – 3-4 year olds
(5% family discount on tuition balance)
$75 Registration fee applicable for new enrollees
Lunch and snacks are included. Click here to register for Lil' Explorers Winter Intesession Camp online or contact community education at 224-3900 for assistance. Call the site at 480-224-2937 to check space availability for camp.
Kids Express Winter Intersession Camp
Theme: "Chilln' with my Snowmies"
Come join the excitement during Kids Express Winter Break Intersession Camp! Campers will enjoy fun filled days with include art projects, cooking, active play, sports, games, computers and more!
Special Attractions & Field Trips:
Frozen Phenomenon, It's a Snow WONDER, Phoenix Zoo, and Urban Air
Grades: Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Camp Dates, Times:
Camp runs daily Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (December 20th to January 6th)
CLOSED December 25th (Christmas Day) and January 1st (New Year's Day)
Please Note: December 24th Conley will be the only location open and will close at 2:00 pm
December 31st all locations will be closed at 3:00 pm.
Locations: Conley, Fulton and Ryan
Teacher In-service Day (January 6th) additional locations: Santan and Frye Elementary
Rates: $32/day
Students must bring a non-perishable lunch everyday unless otherwise indicated. Snacks provided daily. Click here to register today. Call (480) 224-3900 with any questions.
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6th Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
The ACP Oakland, Andersen, Basha Accelerated Middle School, Bogle, Payne, Santan, Willis Junior High School and Casteel High School staff members invite you and your student to attend a sixth grade Parent Orientation Meeting scheduled at the date, time and location listed below for each school. At these meetings our junior high school staff will describe our programs, explain the registration process and answer your questions. We look forward to having your student in one of our junior high schools and are anxious to make the transition from elementary to junior high school a positive experience.
IN ORDER BY SCHOOL NAME:
ACP Oakland (6-8)
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 5:30 p.m.
ACP Oakland Gymnasium
Join us to learn more about the Arizona College Prep academic curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, sports opportunities and campus culture. Learn why ACP is a top rated school in the state and the nation, and why our students have the highest AzMERIT scores in the East Valley.
Andersen Junior High
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 p.m.
Andersen Junior High Gymnasium
A general information meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium, followed by an open house in the cafeteria until 7 p.m. Families and students will have the opportunity to visit teachers and learn about our academic departments, elective programs, Honors/AVID courses, athletics/clubs offerings, and meet our counselors.
Basha AMS (6-8 - Accelerated Middle School)
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Basha High Auditorium
The Accelerated Middle School @ Basha is a comprehensive, academic school located on the Basha High School campus where students are challenged through a Pre-AP curriculum in preparation for high school. Students must take placement exams to determine where they would start in Mathematics. Visit BashaBears.com or call 480-224-2100 for more information.
Bogle Junior High
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 6:00/7:00 p.m.
Bogle Junior High Gymnasium
Bogle Administrators and counselors will host two overview presentations of Bogle academic and extra-curricular programs and answer registration questions, beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Find out why Bogle was named the Best Middle School in Chandler by the East Valley Tribune! Student Council members will be offering campus tours throughout the evening. Campus tours will run from 5:30 - 6 p.m. and 6:30 - 7 p.m. prior to both sessions.
Casteel High (7-12)
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday. January 22, 6:00/7:00 p.m.
Casteel High Performing Arts Center
Casteel administration will have two general information meetings. The first one will start at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) followed by an open house in the gymnasium until 8 p.m. If you are unable to make the 6 p.m. meeting, you may come to gymnasium first and then go to the second general information meeting at 7 p.m. You will be able to visit our academic departments, elective programs, and coaches while in the gymnasium. Information about Honors, Athletic academies, STEM programming, and elective courses will be available to help with your registration choices. We will also have all of our clubs in the café.
Payne Junior High
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 6:00/7:00 p.m.
Payne Junior High Gymnasium
Payne Jr. High will host two general information presentations beginning at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Immediately following, please explore our campus. You will have the opportunity to visit with our academic departments, electives and teachers. The Athletic department will be available with information for the 2020-21 season and our PTO will be on campus selling Payne gear and recruiting volunteers. Administrators and Counselors will be available to answer questions.
Santan Junior High
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.
Santan Junior High - Storm Gymnasium
Santan Junior High administration, counselors and staff will present an overview of the programs of study for junior high students in the Eye of the Storm gymnasium at 6 p.m. School tours will be given by our WEB Club beginning at 5:15 p.m. Be prepared for an entertaining evening of information, highlights from our elective team, and meeting the 7th grade teams of teachers.
Willis Junior High
6th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday, January 30, 6:00 p.m.
Willis Junior High Gym/Cafeteria
A general information meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium followed by an open house until 7 p.m. The general information meeting will consist of academic pathways to success for all of our students including core, elective, and academic perseverance classes offered at Willis. Prospective parents, and students, will have the opportunity to hear about the Willis Core Values, STEAM Academy and the registration process. Upon the completion of the general meeting, families are invited into our cafeteria to visit teachers from our academic departments, elective programs, coaches, and counselors.
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8th Grade Parent Orientation Meetings
The ACP Erie, Basha, Casteel, Chandler, Hamilton and Perry High School staff members invite you and your student to attend an eighth grade Parent Orientation Meeting scheduled at the date, time and location listed below for each school. At these meetings our high school staff will describe our programs, explain the registration process and answer your questions. We look forward to having your student in one of our high schools and are anxious to make the transition from junior high to high school a positive experience.
IN ORDER BY SCHOOL NAME:
ACP Erie
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 p.m.
ACP Erie Gymnasium
Arizona College Preparatory-Erie administration and counseling will present an overview of the program of study available for high school students in the gymnasium at 6 p.m. Information on Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment and the upcoming placement assessment will be discussed. Opportunities to schedule a guided tour of the campus or to make arrangements for students to shadow a current student can also be made in the cafeteria at the conclusion of the evening’s presentation.
Basha High
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.
Basha High Gymnasium
A general information meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium followed by an open house until 8 p.m. Visit our academic departments, elective programs, coaches, and counselors while you tour the campus. Information about our AP, Dual Credit, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and elective courses will be available to help with your registration choices.
Casteel High (7-12)
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday January 22, 2020, 6:00/7:00 p.m.
Casteel High Performing Arts Center
Casteel administration will have two general information meetings. The first one will start at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) followed by an open house in the gymnasium until 8 p.m. If you are unable to make the 6 p.m. meeting, you may come to gymnasium first and then go to the second general information meeting at 7 p.m. You will be able to visit our academic departments, elective programs, and coaches while in the gymnasium. Information about Honors, Athletic academies, STEM programming, and elective courses will be available to help with your registration choices. We will also have all of our clubs in the café.
Chandler High
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday, January 16, 5:45 p.m.
Chandler High School departments will be available in the foyer at 5:45 p.m. prior to the 6:30 p.m. presentation. Also on January 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., Chandler High School will be hosting a forum to discuss our International Baccalaureate Program, and Advanced Placement in the Chandler Center for the Arts.
Hamilton High
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.
Hamilton High Main Gym
Following the 6 p.m. general meeting, there will be informational sessions regarding the AVID program, Sports Academies, Academics, Advanced Placement/Honors and dual credit opportunities. Hamilton High School counselors will also be available to answer general questions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All incoming 9th grade students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Perry High
8th grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Thursday January 23, 5:00 p.m.
Perry High Main Gym
Campus tours begin in the courtyard at 4:30 p.m.; 5-5:45 p.m. Honors, AP (Advanced Placement) and Dual Enrollment presentation in the auditorium; 5:45 p.m. - 6 p.m. STEM presentation and informational meeting in the auditorium; 6 p.m. Main Program in the big gymnasium; Honors placement, guidance counseling, athletics and other information will be available throughout the evening to assist students in the gymnasiums; 6:45 p.m. Open Enrollment and Registration informational meeting in the auditorium.
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Student Contests
Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest (7-12)
Polly Rosenbaum Writing Contest for Grades 7-12
Deadline: December 9
Description:
Each year the Arizona Educational Foundation establishes a theme for the writing contest. The creative writing contest is open to students in grades 7 - 12 who currently attend a public school in Arizona. Teachers submit student essays and can submit up to ten entries per grade category. A teacher can only submit one essay per student and only ten entries per grade category (i.e. a high school English teacher could submit 10 individual essays from a 9th grade class and 10 individual essays from an 11th grade class).
Categories:
Entries are judged in three categories, 7th/8th Grade; 9th/10th Grade; and 11th/12th Grade.
Prompt:
"What ideas do you have for citizens to actively engage in their communities?”
State of Arizona Arts Proficieny Seal Contest for High School Students
State of Arizona Arts Proficieny Seal Contest for High School Students
Deadline: December 20, 5 p.m.
Description:
The Arizona State Board Of Education has officially adopted a "Seal Of Arts Proficiency" for graduates who complete minimum arts pathway requirements throughout their high school career. Students are encouraged to submit original designs for the seal. The Arizona Department of Education is seeking designers to create the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The selected design will be affixed to the diplomas of all graduates who meet the minimum arts education requirements. Each school may submit the online application for up to two students per grade level 9-12. Each student entry will require a separate application. Designs must be created and uploaded using the attached Arts Proficiency Seal Design Form.
Who is eligible to participate?
Arizona district or charter high school students in grades 9-12
Timeline:
The winning design will be unveiled in March during Youth Arts Month and the designer will be recognized at a reception at the Arizona Department of Education.
To Apply:
Each school may submit the online application and upload the Arts Proficiency Seal Design Form for up to 2 students per grade level 9-12.
Tips:
- Keep it simple! Lots of detail will NOT show up on the seal. Utilize positive and negative space, line drawings, and/or silhouettes.
- Represent Arizona’s 5 artistic disciplines: Dance, Music, Media Arts, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
- Two Colors: Submit black and white designs or designs utilizing two colors only.
65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - Kids Art Contest 2020
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Art Contest Official Rules and Entry Form
Deadline: February 3
Description:
The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is hosting the 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, February 13-23, 2020. The 16th Annual Art contest will be open to Kindergarten through Grade 6. Students are invited to submit their interpretations of "Arabian Horses".
Each entry received will receive a t-shirt, two free one day passes for the entrants' parents to attend and two for one tickets to invite family and friends to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Please circle the size of the t-shirt on the entry form. Please see the Rules and Regulations for more information.
Please pay particular attention to the following rules:
- Entries submitted will be judged in four age groups: Kindergarten & Grade 1; Grades 2 & 3; Grade 4; and Grades 5 & 6
- An Arabian horse must be depicted in each entry.
- Only ONE entry per child.
- Submitted entries MUST be matted with white mat board.
Questions: If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona at (480) 515-1500.
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