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Navajo Code Talker Visits Yavapai

On May 17th, Yavapai Elementary School was very fortunate to have as a guest one of only four remaining Navajo Code Talkers. Teddy Draper, Sr. spoke with 4th to 6th graders about his experiences as a Code Talker and about Navajo culture and Arizona history. Mr. Draper had time to meet privately with Native American students from Yavapai, Supai Middle School and Coronado High School. He also met with 4th graders to speak specifically about Arizona, which is part of their curriculum. This was a historical opportunity for students to personally meet a war hero. Students are studying about the Navajo Code Talkers and are learning about their contributions and service to our country.

Approximately 1,994 SUSD Students Will Graduate

Countdown to graduation has begun for both parents and seniors. On May 23 students will graduate from Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro high schools. See Graduation

4 SUSD Students Receive Scholarships at Annual All-City Awards Banquet

At the May 13th All-City Awards Banquet, four Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) students were awarded scholarships.

Kendra Coleman, a student at Chaparral High School, and Max Schuman, a student at Arcadia High School, each received a $500 scholarship from the Scottsdale Charros. Nominations for these awards are made by SUSD athletic directors and coaches.

Maya Frohna, a student at Chaparral High School, and William Gilbreath, a student at Saguaro High School, each received a $1,500 scholarship from the Larry Hellestrae Memorial Scholarship Fund. Students apply for the scholarship and are selected by a committee. See All City

“Dig into Reading“ This Summer

Don’t fall behind this summer. “Dig into Reading” and join the Scottsdale Public Library’s Summer Reading program – May 30^th-July 27^th. It’s all new this year with super prizes and lots of exciting activities.

Stop in any of the Scottsdale libraries or visit the library website at www.scottsdalelibrary.org to sign up and get your reading log. Track your reading minutes online or use your “Dig into Reading” log. Pick up your prizes at the library. Finish the program, and you’ll win a book and a free meal at Chipotle!

You can also help your school win the Super School Summer Reading Trophy just by signing up. The school with the highest percentage of students enrolled will be the proud owner of a beautiful trophy and bragging rights for 2013! You know your school is the best, so sign up for summer reading and help prove it!

Don’t forget to tell your parents, because the Scottsdale Libraries have reading programs for babies, kids, teens and adults. Summer reading is for everyone.

3 SUSD Students Receive Community Celebrating Diversity Scholarships

Three Scottsdale Unified School District seniors were selected as community scholars and will each receive a $2,500 scholarship. They are Saumya Gupta from Desert Mountain High School, Jonathan Hernandez from Arcadia High School and Dominic Bergs from Saguaro High School.

The scholarships were made possible through funding by corporate sponsors who support La Gran Fiesta and the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration in partnership with Community Celebrating Diversity and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

The selection criteria and procedures of the program were designed to ensure that all eligible students receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or economic background. Criteria included that the students must be full-time residents of Arizona, be citizens of the United States or provide evidence of being permanent residents, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and rank in the top 25 percent of their senior class. The scholars were selected based on a combination of criteria, including financial need, community service, academic performance, leadership and a required essay.

Desert Mountain Wins Division I State Baseball Championship

Congratulations goes to Desert Mountain High School’s Baseball Team who won the Division I State Baseball Championship 4-3 against an outstanding team from Chaparral High School. The Championship game was played at Tempe Diablo Stadium on May 14th. This is the school’s first baseball championship. The team is coached by Brian Stephenson.

SUSD, CCUSD Hosts Team 7 Team and Falcon Bash

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) will host the Team 7 and Team Falcon Bash to celebrate, refine and develop vocational programs that are designed specifically for students with special needs from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale 85257. See Team 7 Team and Falcon Bash

Coronado JAG Wins Awards at 2013 State Championship

Coronado High School’s Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) program won 11 awards and 1st runner up for 2012-13 JAG Program of the Year at the recently held State Championship. See JAG

Get Hooked on Summer Learning

If you are still looking for the perfect Summer Camp for your child, Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) offers many Summer Camps and Programs for students of all ages! Students can experience a variety of Athletic programs and camps for team and individual sports and Special Education and Performing Arts Camps, including Vocal, Instrumental and Visual Arts! Also, find out more about our Academic Summer School for middle and high school students (traditional classroom courses and eLearning) and Early Childhood and Kids Club opportunities. Experience SUSD this summer, where learning never stops! Click here to view the brochure

SUSD Grading Practices

On April 16th, the Governing Board approved changes to Scottsdale Unified School District’s grading practices that will be implemented in 2013-14 school year. The recommendations were developed by a committee made up of teachers, parents, administrators and high school students. The committee studied the discrepancies between report card grades and performance on standardized assessments and the inconsistencies in grading practices across the District. In order to develop the recommendations, they studied best practices from experts across the country. The recommendations were designed to improve consistency while increasing academic rigor by focusing on student’s abilities to demonstrate what they have learned. The majority of a student’s grade will be determined based on how well they perform on assessments which include projects, essays, portfolios, tests, etc. This proficiency based system will help us better prepare our students with the knowledge and skills they need to be prepared for higher education and the workforce.

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis will host two informational meetings this spring for parents and students to learn more about the changes in the grading practices they can expect to see next year. The meetings are scheduled for May 8th and May 20th at 6 p.m. at the Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale 85250. If you plan to attend one of the meetings, please RSVP to mday@susd.org.

3 SUSD Schools Earn AEF A+ School of Excellence Award

Anasazi, Cherokee and Tavan elementary schools each have the distinction of being named a 2013 A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF).

A+ Schools are evaluated through an extensive application and rigorous site visit by the AEF A+ review panel, which consist of teachers, administrators, community volunteers and business leaders. Preparation of each school's application involves its students, faculty, administration and surrounding community.

This is the fourth time that Anasazi has been honored with this award. Anasazi received the honor in 1995, 2003 and 2009. Tavan is the largest elementary school to receive this award.

Three SUSD Schools Receive Recognition from US News & World Report

US World Report & News evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors. Once again, Arcadia, Chaparral and Desert Mountain high schools earned the Silver Award. The Arizona High School list ranked Chaparral 9th, Desert Mountain 18th and Arcadia 23rd. Nationally, Chaparral ranked 666, Desert Mountain 1119 and Arcadia 1454. To view the complete Arizona list, please visit http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arizona/rankings.

Pueblo Elementary Foreign Language Immersion Pre-K

The full day fee-based Pre-Kindergarten Program oﬀers 4-year-old students a developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to each child's base of knowledge in Spanish and English.

Some research shows that younger children learn a second language better than older children and adults and are more likely to develop pronunciation like a nave speaker.

Call now for information on how to enroll for the 2013-2014 school year.