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Dr. Peterson's February Letter  

Dear Scottsdale Unified School District Family,

The second semester is in full swing, and we have a lot to celebrate. Throughout the District, students, staff and community partners are doing great things.

Congratulations to Chad Caudle, principal at Hohokam Traditional School, who has been selected as a 2012 Rodel Exemplary Principal. We are extremely proud of Chad for going through the rigorous process to be selected. This is a great honor for Hohokam Traditional School, the Coronado Learning Community and Scottsdale Unified School District. See February Letter

Annual Parent Survey

Scottsdale Unified School District parents are encouraged to provide input about our schools in the online Annual Parent Survey. The electronic survey will be available beginning Friday, January 20 through February 10. Parents are invited to complete the survey once for each student enrolled. Parents who do not have Internet access may use the school’s computer lab. Access the survey from the District Web site or your child’s school Web site beginning January 20. Your responses will help us make SUSD even better!


Scottsdale Unified School District, first in the state of Arizona, has been awarding
academic high school credit for online instruction since 1990. Scottsdale Schools,
continuing as a leader in educational technology and accountability, links educators
with progressive technology, standards-based curriculum and proven teaching methods to prepare today’s students for the challenges of tomorrow. See eLearning


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Check Out Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round Ups

Tell your friends and neighbors about enrollment opportunities at SUSD! Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round Ups are a great way to learn about our wonderful elementary schools! Schools throughout the District will be hosting tours and open houses in preparation for enrolling children in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year. Parents can meet teachers and principals and learn about the great programs offered by schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District. Tell interested parents to view the schedule.


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SUSD Students to Participate in Centennial Events
2/7/2012


Scottsdale Unified School (SUSD) students will participate in the State’s Centennial events on February 13-14.
 
February 13 at Chaparral Suites, – 4th graders from Anasazi, Copper Ridge, Desert Canyon Elementary, Hohokam, Hopi, Kiva, Laguna, Pueblo and Sequoya will participate in the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors event where students will display projects that represent a 10 year time period in Arizona History. Some students will also participate in a contest about Arizona History called “Are You Smarter than a 4th grader?” They will compete against some local celebrities. Some students will also attend a luncheon with featured speaker Sandra Day O’Conner.
 
February 14 at Cooper Ridge School – several events will commemorate the Centennial
  • Grades K-5 wear their favorite “Western Wear”
  • General Music students perform an “Arizona Rap” on morning announcements
  • Middle School art students’ commemorative mural of Arizona’s Centennial on display
  • Tree planting celebration by Pre-K through 5th grade
  • A Cowboy Singer performance for grades Pre-K through 3
  • A Trick Rope Entertainer performance for grades 4 through 8
  • Ice cream cups served at lunch to celebrate Arizona’s 100th birthday
  • End-of-day activity is a student body picture on the field with students holding letters and numbers to designate “ARIZONA 100!”
 
February 14 at Hohokam Traditional School – Flag Raising Ceremony at 9 a.m. There will be a Centennial Celebration that will incorporate a flag raising ceremony, and Superintendent Peterson will be a guest speaker. The AZ state flag flown this day will be donated by Dr. Eric Meyer and will have flown above the State Capitol.
               
February 14 at Pima Elementary School – Arizona 100th Birthday Special Flag Ceremony at 8:45 a.m.
 
February 14 at Kiva Elementary School – Arizona Centennial Celebration from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the back field. Events planned include speeches by school officials and dignitaries, singing and signing of the State song, time capsule, student costumes and speeches, Arizona rap song, presentation of the State flag created by students using their hands and cake.


SUSD Superintendent, Employees to Participate in the 59th Annual Parada del Sol
2/7/2012


Scottsdale Unified School District’s Scottsdale administrators, principals, assistant principals, teachers and classified employees will ride on horses or in a wagon during the 59th Annual Parada del Sol on February 11. Coronado High School’s Marching Band will perform, and Supai Middle School students will assist along the parade route.

This parade has the distinction of being known as the World's Largest Horse Drawn Parade. The Parade runs north up Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School. Events also include a Trail’s End Celebration in Old Town Scottsdale. See Parada del Sol  



Arcadia High School Presents All Original Music Festival
2/3/2012

The Arcadia High School Contemporary Music and Sound (CMAS) program’s 2011-2012 Songwriter Night Concert Series features all original music written by Arcadia CMAS Students, complete with full lighting and sound on par with major touring acts from 6-9 p.m. on February 9 in the Auditorium at Arcadia High School, 4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85018. See Music Festival


Thank You, School Counselors!
2/3/2012

National School Counselor Week, February 6-11, is set aside to recognize the critical work counselors perform that positively impacts Arizona students. Counselors help students examine their personal strengths, abilities, interests and talents. Students who understand how to plan for their future make better course choices related to their educational and career goals, are more motivated to achieve better grades and take greater responsibility for directing their own educational achievement. Counselors are the connecting link between students, parents, teachers and the school system.


Mohns Named Varsity Football Coach at Saguaro
2/2/2012

The Saguaro High School administrative team announced today that Jason Mohns has accepted the position of head football coach at Saguaro High School.
 
“The selection committee interviewed a significant number of very qualified individuals. I believe coach Mohns is a great fit for the position and will provide excellent leadership for our student athletes, football program and school community,” said Brian Corte, principal at Saguaro High School. See Mohns


SUSD Learning Communities to Host Expos for the Arizona SciTech Festival
1/20/2012



Learning Communities in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will host expos for the Arizona SciTech Festival. The Arizona SciTech Festival is the biggest Arizona celebration of innovation ever! More than 250 organizations have partnered to showcase Arizona’s leadership in science, technology and innovation. For a complete list of events, please visit http://azscitechfest.org/events.

Saguaro Learning Community Science Expo
– February 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Navajo Elementary School, 4525 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale 85251. Activities will include Lego Robotics Demonstration(s), Gaming Demonstration (programming), Project Astro (partnership with the UofA), Embry Riddle- planetary display and activities, ASU’s Daedalus Club (rockets), and much more.
 
Copper Ridge School – February 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Copper Ridge School, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255. Community leaders and experts in science and technology careers will speak and meet with students and parents. In addition, there will be three 25 minute sessions in which presenters will summarize their careers, share what skills and education are needed and have a question and answer follow-up.


SUSD Offers Self Contained Gifted Program Tours
11/17/2011




Are you looking for an engaging and challenging program for your gifted student? Scottsdale Unified School District’s (SUSD) Comprehensive (Self-Contained) Gifted Program offers a complete gifted curriculum and is designed for students who have the extraordinary academic needs, abilities and intellectual potential found in the top three percent of the population.


SUSD to Expand Comprehensive Gifted Program to Ingleside Middle for 2012-13 School Year
9/28/2011


Are you looking for an engaging and challenging program for your gifted middle school student? Beginning in the fall of 2012, Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will be expanding its Comprehensive (Self-Contained) Gifted Program to include 6th grade at Ingleside Middle School.
 
“We are excited to expand our Comprehensive Self-Contained Gifted program to another school in the Arcadia Learning Community. By bringing the program to Ingleside, we will be able to engage our middle school gifted students in rigorous academic learning experiences across the disciplines,” said Dr. Kim Dodds, director of Gifted Services. “We also look forward to building on the success of the program in the coming years to include 7th and 8th grade,” she said. See Ingleside









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