ASU Prep Academy South Phoenix K-6
Newsletter September 18, 2023
Principal's Corner
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Picture Day!
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Sign Up to Celebrate Spirit, Pride and Tradition on ASU Family Weekend!
ASU Prep will be at the Family Weekend tailgate block party on Saturday, Sept. 23. Come join us near the Union on ASU’s Tempe campus for games, food and fun. (Time TBD based on when the football game is scheduled.)
Support our Sun Devils!
ASU Preparatory Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on state and private funding to help us achieve our mission. When you donate to ASU Prep, you can designate your gift to support:
Academic Achievement
Afterschool Clubs
Arts & Culture
Field Experiences
Innovations
Sports & Athletics
Please consider making a donation for our school today! Visit https://asuprep.asu.edu/donate/ to get started. We thank you!
Spirit Week Photo Contest: Where Careers Enter Orbit
Teachers and families are invited to participate in the photo contest Oct. 2-6 to highlight the significance of career exploration for elementary, middle and high school students. By showcasing their imaginative costumes and themes representing various professions related to space exploration, they can inspire young minds to dream big and open up endless possibilities for their future careers. Participate in the photo contest hosted by ASU throughout the week for a chance to win amazing prizes and eternal bragging rights as the ultimate cosmic champions! Four classes will win a VIP tour to ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration to see the Mars Space Flight Facility and take a walk through space history and observe scientists in the Science Operations Center.
Themes:
👩🚀 Monday - October 2 - Asteroid Belt Accessories Day: Design your own accessory - belt, shoelaces, jewelry, purse, hat, glasses, etc. - that represents the main asteroid belt - home of the Psyche asteroid and more than a million others!
🚀 Tuesday - October 3 - "Cosmic Careers Tuesday": Dream big and dress up as your favorite space-related career – astronomer, astronaut, engineer, journalist, doctor, chemist, and beyond!
🛸 Wednesday - October 4 - "Out-of-this-World Wednesday": Transport yourself into the future with futuristic or sci-fi costumes that'll take everyone's breath away!
🌌 Thursday - October 5 - "Asteroids and Aspirations" PSYCHE MISSION LAUNCH DAY: Celebrate the Psyche Mission Shoot for the stars and embrace the boundless possibilities of the cosmos and your future careers!"
🪐 Friday - October 6 - "Galactic Team Friday" : Show your support for NASA by dressing up as different mission teams – teachers, scientists, engineers, mission control, and more. Together, we'll conquer the cosmos!
🚀 Saturday-Sunday October 7-8 - "NASA Changemaker" Weekend: Keep the space excitement going with the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Unleash your creativity and be part of something extraordinary!
Book Rewards!
We are partnering with Book Rewards to raise funds for a book vending machine and books. This is an exciting way to encourage reading and positive behavior! The program is 100% online so there is no selling or handling of money products. Your participation is easy with no more than 12 minutes of your time required, and there is a nice prize program to make this a fun experience.
Here is all you need to do for our program to succeed.
- Go to bookrewards.net and sign up using our school ID: 373137
- Send form emails inviting family, friends, and co-workers to support your student.
Here are two ways your family, friends, and co-workers can help our school.
- Make a donation to our school
- Shop online for wrapping paper, magazines, popcorn, cookbooks and more. We earn a percentage of all their purchases!
With a few minutes of your time, Book Rewards is the easiest and safest way for our teachers and school to earn money for materials to enhance your child's education.
Thank you so very much for your participation,
ASU Prep South Phoenix K-6
Infinite Campus
Parent engagement has a direct correlation to student success. Students with engaged parents are more likely to have higher self-esteem, lower absenteeism and earn high grades or test scores. So what are you waiting for? Log into Campus Parent and get engaged today!
Parent Favorites:
Accessing student grades
Give that praise and encouragement for that A or B they studied hard for!
Review attendance and absences
Get real-time notifications if your student is absent.
Seeing assignments due or upcoming exams
YES, you can finally know what your student is studying!
Connect Today
Campus Parent can be accessed on the web (login information is received from your district), or by using the Campus Parent mobile app.
ClassDojo
Equal Learning Opportunities
The world’s best learning experiences will be available to everyone, regardless of zip code or income
Connection
ClassDojo brings school communities together with one place for teachers and families to connect, communicate, and share learning experiences
Learning Through Play
The future of learning looks a lot like play—and ClassDojo is where kids will be free to learn through play together and discover what they love
Safety and Trust
ClassDojo is the safest online community for kids to play, discover, and grow—and it always will be
Refer your friends, Get rewarded!
Thank you so much for being a valuable part of the ASU Prep learning community. It’s been a great year so far and we’re hoping to make the next even better as we continue to grow our programs, including ASU Prep Academy, ASU Prep Digital, and Khan World School at ASU Prep.
If you know a student who would be a great fit for one of our programs, you could earn up to $50 in ASU Prep store credit.
To make a student referral, please visit this page and fill out the form. If the student joins a program and stays enrolled for at least 90 days*, we’ll send you store credit as a reward:
$50 if they enroll before June 1, 2023
$25 if they enroll before September 1, 2023
Thanks for sharing your experience with friends and family. It’s families like yours who make ASU Prep a thriving community of curious learners.
*The referred student must be new to ASU Prep, enroll full-time, and stay enrolled for at least 90 days. Other restrictions may apply*
Friendly Reminders
SPHX K-6 BELL SCHEDULE/OFFICE HOURS
Office Hours: 7:30am-4pm M/T/Th/Fr
**7:30am-3:30pm Wednesday's ONLY**
School Drop Off Time: 7:45am M/T/W/Th/Fr
School Pick Up Time: 2:30pm M/T/Th/Fr
**12:30pm Wednesday's ONLY**
School personnel will begin receiving students at 7:45am. We ask that you stay with your child and supervise them if you plan to arrive on campus prior to the 7:45am start time.
Pick up begins promptly at 2:30pm M/T/Th/Fr and 12:30pm on Wednesday; with the gates opening 10 minutes prior to dismissal. The gates for pick up will remain open for 15 minutes after dismissal has started.
We ask that you make arrangements to have your child picked up no later than 2:45pm on M/T/Th/Fr.
Every Wednesday, students must be picked up no later than 1:00pm.
Students are NOT to be checked out 30 minutes before dismissal with the exception of documentation such as doctor/dental appointment and personal/family emergency
We appreciate your assistance in keeping our students safe and appreciate you getting your child to school each day.
Visitors
- We would like to make sure that we are providing our students with the safest possible environment.
- We are asking that all guests sign in at the front desk before proceeding onto the campus.
- We want to know who is on campus at all times.
Personal Items at School
Toys & Sports Equipment at School
We have noticed a sudden increase in toys and stuffed animals coming to school. Also, we are seeing Pokemon cards appearing both in the classroom and outside at recess.
These items usually become the source of conflict and/or upset because they get damaged, lost or "borrowed" by others.
Celebrations
Absence Request
Please click HERE for the instructions and how to submit an absences request.
Don't hesitate to call the office if you have any questions.
Did You Move, Change Your Phone Number, or Would Like to Add or Remove Emergency Contact?
Social-Emotional-Mental Health Support
Ms. Heinge, Social Worker
One-on-one In-Person, Zoom, or phone calls to students
Suicide Prevention: Click HERE for more information
Grades K-5 Family Tips: Click HERE for more information
Grades 6-12 Family Tips: Click HERE for more information
23/24 School Calendar
September Lunch Menu
Community Resources/Events
Boys & Girls Clubs of the valley
- Homework Help, Sports, Games, Teen Center, Art and Robotics
Hours: 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 5-18
Costs:
- Youth: 5-12, $40-80/month
- Teens: FREE with annual Membership ($30)
- Snacks and/or meals are provided*
For more information and to register, visit bgcaz.org call (602)954-8182 or in-person at all club locations
*Ask your branch about financial assistance*
Fast-Track Financial Literacy
In collaboration with our friends at Western Alliance Bank, the CPLC Community Center is excited to bring this Spanish language financial literacy September series! (English translation available).
Workshops begin September 7th 6:00PM-7:00PM. It is FREE to participate. Raffles and Refreshments Provided.
Workshop series: Every Thursday in September beginning September 7th.
(Dates Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28)
Register over the phone by calling (602) 399-0064
Free Internet Helps With Homework!
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission Benefit Program.
WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid families may qualify.
Families of students who receive free school breakfast or lunch, including through the community eligibility provision, qualify.
Discount for Internet service
2 STEPS TO ENROLL
Go to ACPBenefit.org to apply today.
Then select your preferred participating internet provider to have the discount applied to your bill.
Local Phoenix Activities
Check out AZCentral for weekly things to do in your area. It's a great way to find your new favorite family place to visit!
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ASU PREPARATORY ACADEMY SOUTH PHOENIX PRIMARY/INTERMEDIATE K-6
Email: ashley.tirado@asu.edu
Website: https://asuprep.asu.edu/south-phoenix-primary-intermediate/
Location: 5610 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 6025516594