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NEWSLETTER OF VENTANA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ISSUE #17 APRIL 10, 2015 Principal’s Message Family Survey We very much value what our families are thinking about our school and district. Every spring, our Site Council administers a Family Survey. Both the staff and Site Council analyze the results in an effort to continually improve our program. This year, the Family Survey has been designed to provide us with information about our strategic objectives. Specifically, the Site Council is interested in gathering data related to our communication about student learning. In addition the district is interested in your thoughts on our “shared core values” in CFSD. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by April 24 at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VVSpring15 NEW this year….students from the grade level with the highest rate of return on the survey will earn a kickball game versus the staff, with the entire grade level cheering them on! If our school-wide rate of return meets or exceeds 75%, the entire school will get to cheer on the game AND enjoy popsicles while doing it! Thank you, in advance, for your feedback. Upcoming Events Friday, April 17 – 5:00-7:30 Family Evening of the Arts Wednesday, April 15 – AzMERIT Writing Test (Gr. 3-5) Tuesday, April 21 – AzMERIT Reading and Math Test, Part 1 (Gr. 3-5) Wednesday, April 22 – AzMERIT Reading and Math Test, Part 2 (Gr. 3-5) Saturday, May 2 – 2:00-5:00 El Día del Niño Carnival & Book Fair The Day of the Child (El Día del Niño) is a universal celebration that symbolizes the importance of being a child. It is a way to remind society that children have the right to an education, a home, daily meals, and most importantly live free of any abuse. We would like to celebrate our children by inviting family and friends to a joyous carnival at school. This will be our special day to celebrate how wonderful it is to be a child! Come enjoy outside water games, indoor carnival games, AND the grand opening of our Spring Book Fair! See the flyer later in this newsletter for more information. Friday, May 8 – 1:30 Musical Performance (Gr. 1 and 2) Thursday, May 14 – 10:00 Musical Performance (Gr. 3 and 4) Friday, May 15 – 1:00 Musical Performance (Gr. 5 and Show Choir) Kim Boling Principal 520-209-8000 [email protected]
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April 10th of the Ventana Vista newsletter
Transcript of Vistas #17
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Principal’s Message Family Survey We very much value what our families are thinking about our school and district. Every spring, our Site Council administers a Family Survey. Both the staff and Site Council analyze the results in an effort to continually improve our program. This year, the Family Survey has been designed to provide us with information about our strategic objectives. Specifically, the Site Council is interested in gathering data related to our communication about student learning. In addition the district is interested in your thoughts on our “shared core values” in CFSD. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by April 24 at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VVSpring15 NEW this year….students from the grade level with the highest rate of return on the survey will earn a kickball game versus the staff, with the entire grade level cheering them on! If our school-wide rate of return meets or exceeds 75%, the entire school will get to cheer on the game AND enjoy popsicles while doing it! Thank you, in advance, for your feedback. Upcoming Events Friday, April 17 – 5:00-7:30 Family Evening of the Arts Wednesday, April 15 – AzMERIT Writing Test (Gr. 3-5) Tuesday, April 21 – AzMERIT Reading and Math Test, Part 1 (Gr. 3-5) Wednesday, April 22 – AzMERIT Reading and Math Test, Part 2 (Gr. 3-5) Saturday, May 2 – 2:00-5:00 El Día del Niño Carnival & Book Fair The Day of the Child (El Día del Niño) is a universal celebration that symbolizes the importance of being a child. It is a way to remind society that children have the right to an education, a home, daily meals, and most importantly live free of any abuse. We would like to celebrate our children by inviting family and friends to a joyous carnival at school. This will be our special day to celebrate how wonderful it is to be a child! Come enjoy outside water games, indoor carnival games, AND the grand opening of our Spring Book Fair! See the flyer later in this newsletter for more information. Friday, May 8 – 1:30 Musical Performance (Gr. 1 and 2) Thursday, May 14 – 10:00 Musical Performance (Gr. 3 and 4) Friday, May 15 – 1:00 Musical Performance (Gr. 5 and Show Choir)
Kim Boling Principal
520-209-8000 [email protected]
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School Tool Box
Catalina Foothills School District
Dr. Mary Kamerzell,
Superintendent 209-7500
Governing Board Members
Carole Siegler, President 529-1379
Eileen Jackson, Vice President 299-3828
Amy Bhola, Member 577-5139
John Bergan, Member 878-6180
Amy Krauss, Member 887-3377
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 9 Senator Steve Farley Rep. Randy Friese Rep. Victoria Steele
DATES OF INTEREST
Monday, April 13th •Taqueria El Pueblito 5:30-7:30 Tuesday, April 14th •EARLY RELEASE
Gr. 1-5 8:00-1:30 AM Kinder 8:00-10:15
PM Kinder 11:15-1:30 Friday, April 17th •Family Evening of the Arts 5-7:30
Saturday, April 18th •Arizona State Museum @ 2:00 Tuesday, April 21st •EARLY RELEASE
Gr. 1-5 8:00-1:30 AM Kinder 8:00-10:15
PM Kinder 11:15-1:30 Saturday, April 25th •Arizona State Museum @ 2:00 Saturday, May 2nd •El Dîa del Niño Carnival and Book Fair
Mission Statement
Catalina Foothills School District and Ventana Vista Elementary School, caring
collaborative learning communities, ensure that
each student each student achieves intellectual and
personal excellence, and is well prepared for college
and career pathways.
Office Hours for 2014-2015 are:
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Early Release Tuesdays)
Main Office 209-8000 Health Office 209-8004 Attendance Line 209-8090 FAX 209-8070 Durham (Bus) 615-7635
Leave Nature Alone!
Staff members are noticing that many of our students
and their siblings are picking flowers and leaves from the plants in front of the school.
Parents, please encourage your children to LOOK but
not TOUCH the plants!
Testing Dates
Gr. 4 AIMS Science - April 8 Gr. 3-5 AzMERIT Writing - April 15 Gr. 3-5 AzMERIT Reading and Math, Part 1 - April 21 Gr. 3-5 AzMERIT Reading and Math, Part 2 - April 22
School Tool Box
It is time to plan for next year!
The school supply sale is about to begin
at www.schooltoolbox.com! New this year, If you order your school supplies through School Tool Box, the supplies will be shipped directly to Ventana Vista and delivered to your child’s classroom before the
school year begins. In order to take advantage of the
“ship to school” option you must order next years’
supplies before June 1st. Visit www.schooltoolbox.com to
day to order your supplies!
hablamos español The Ventana Vista Spanish Immersion Parent Partnership Committee has organized several different opportunities for our students and families to extend their Spanish learning out into the greater community. While geared toward immersion families, any family wishing to enhance their Spanish language skills is welcome to attend. These are not school sponsored activities; rather, invitations for families to come together. Please sign up for the events at the links below. Taqueria El Pueblito Monday, April 13 from 5:30-7:30 PM http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aead2ba0f85-ventana5
Students and families are invited to meet at Taqueria El Pueblito (1800 E Fort Lowell Rd., Ste. A156 Tucson, AZ 85719) to practice ordering and paying for dinner in Spanish. Meet your friends there and continue the language experience by speaking en español for the whole meal. The staff at Taqueria El Pueblito knows that we will be there to speak Spanish and is prepared to help the students. An RSVP not required, but is requested, because the restaurant would appreciate an approximation of our numbers to help them plan.
Arizona State Museum Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM and/or Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 PM http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aead2ba0f85-ventana4
Bring your Ventana Vista student for a tour of the Arizona State Museum (http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu) in Spanish. Our tour guide will lead us and answer students' questions in Spanish to give them a fun out-of-the-classroom chance to practice their language skills! The tour covers topics particularly geared towards 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest) but all grades are welcome. You will need to pay admission ($5 per adult, under 18 free) and meet at the Arizona State Museum at 2:00 for the tour.
END OF YEAR DÍA DEL NIÑO
CARNIVAL AND BOOK FAIR!!!
Ventana Vista School 2pm-5pm !
Let the games begin! Come for outside water games, indoor carnival games and the grand opening of our Spring book fair! Find your friends, buy a book,
and frolic at our fiesta! $10 a family gets you games and prizes!
Yummy summer treats availible for purchase! [email protected]
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VENTANA VISTA ELEMENTARY YEARBOOK 2014 - 2015
Yearbooks are only $30.
88 full-color pages!
You may pay by cash or check payable to VVFFO. Extra order forms are available in the office.
Or you may purchase online:
https://inter-state.com/Yearbook/718044
For questions regarding whether you
have purchased a yearbook please email Mary Tertel:
Have you ordered your yearbook? Hurry before
they are gone, gone, gone…
DO YOU NEED BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL CARE? !
Don’t miss out!
C.A.R.E. stands for a Children’s Activity and Recreational Environment. C.A.R.E. is the CFSD school-age childcare program licensed by the
Arizona Department of Health Services. This program is offered at each of our four elementary schools to students enrolled. Our goal is
to provide a safe environment where your child can enjoy a broad range of planned activities with their friends.
We hope you will join us for the 2015/2016 School Year!
C.A.R.E. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!
https://cs.cfsd16.org/care/
For more information please call the main C.A.R.E. office: 209-7549
Have you ever wondered, what countries you can visit and practice your Spanish? Let’s explore together some interesting and diverse Hispanic cultures around the globe. We will start
with Mexico, moving through the Caribbean to learn about Puerto Rico and then head to South America where we’ll conclude our journey in Venezuela. Each week we will take a close look at their music, dances, food, traditional games and crafts with lots of hands-on activities and fun.
This camp will give you lots of opportunity to practice your Spanish and learn more of the language with an immersion experience.
!!!!!!Fee:$$395$for$the$three.week$camp,$full$morning$experience
CAMP$FOOTHILLS$2015Join Camp Foothills this summer to
practice your Spanish with fun activities!
Spanish CampFor!current!kindergarten!through!fourth!grade!students:
June$8$.$June$26$ 8:30$am$.$12:00$pm
June$1$.$June$5$$ 1:00$pm$.$4:00$pm
Spanish CampFor!students!entering!kindergarten!in!2015!through!current!first!graders:
Join your friends this week for one, two or all three hours per day for a fun experience with storytelling, Spanish language basics and Hispanic culture. We’ll learn through
stories, song, dance and crafts.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fee:$$45$per$hour$for$the$week$or$$120$for$the$three.hour$block
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Grade _____________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Zip _______________________
Home phone: __________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________
Parent Name: _________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________
Parent Name: _________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________
Please complete if paying by credit card (Master Card, Visa or Discover):
Print card holder’s name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Card Number: ______________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________________
Authorization Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Refund Policy:✦ Through May 13: 75% refund✦ Between May 14 and the Wednesday prior to each camp start date: 50%✦ No refunds will be given after the Wednesday prior to the camp start date.
All payments are due in full at the time of registration.✦ Make checks payable to Community Schools. No cash.✦ Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted.✦ Mail-ins received before March 11 will not be processed until March 11.✦ Registration deadlines are the Wednesday before the camp start date.✦ Late registrations (received after the Wednesday prior to the week you’re registering for) will be subject toa $15 late fee.Early Bird Discount:✦ Receive 10% off your registration if you register by April 30, 2015. As an added benefit, you will receive aCamp Foothills Camp Pack! Exceptions: High School For-Credit, Driver’s Ed, Getting Ready for 6th Grade,football and wrestling camps, daily field trips and prepaid lunch.
Please check:
June 1 - 5! 9am-12pm Grades: Entering K - current 1st Three-hour Camp $120
or1pm Spanish Storytelling $452pm Spanish Language Basics $453pm Hispanic Culture $45
June 8 - 26 8:30am-12pm Grades: Current K - 4th Three-week Spanish Camp $395
www.cfsd16.org/campfoothills (520) 209-7551 http://cs.cfsd16.org/webreg2
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Japanese Language and
Culture Summer Camp
Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson will offer a week-long immersion in Japanese language, gardens, arts and crafts, games, and movies to introduce your youngster to a fascinating culture. In the mornings, students will learn about Japanese gardens through hands-on activities, followed by Japanese language instruction. The afternoons will be packed with arts and crafts that teach various aspects of Japanese culture while reenforcing language learned. Dates:
Session I June 15 – 19 Ages 5-7 June 22 – 26 Ages 8-12 Session II July 6 – 10 Ages 5-7 July 13 – 17 Ages 8-12 Tentative Daily Schedule 9:00 – 9:50 Garden Activity 10:00 – 11:30 Japanese Language 11:30 – 1:30 Lunch/Movie/Discussion 1:30 – 3:00 Cultural Activities Cost: $220 for the five day program Class Size: 15 students per session. Space is limited, so please register early. You will not be guaranteed a spot until the full payment and all registration forms are received. Minimum of 8 students per session. Location: Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson 2130 N. Alvernon, Tucson, AZ 85712 For more information, please contact the Gardens at 520-332-2928 or [email protected], or visit our website: www.yumegardens.org.
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Non-Renewal of Teaching Contracts Assistant Superintendent Denise Bartlett presented the list of names for teachers who will receive a letter on March 25 notifying them of their non-renewal. Certain types of employment contracts in the district are not eligible for automatic renewal in accordance with the law. The board approved the non-renewal of contracts that are dependent on federal or grant funding, and those for teachers hired after September 1, who are filling another teacher’s position on a temporary basis, work part-time, are in their first year of employment, or fail to maintain certification. Dr. Bartlett reported that most of these teachers will be offered 2015-2016 contracts. Executive Session The governing board held an executive session for the discussion of employee terms of employment. Consent Agenda Items The governing board approved the following consent agenda items. • March 10, 2015, regular governing board meeting
minutes • Expense voucher memorandum • Field trip request memorandum • Personnel memorandum • Gift and donations memorandum • Fund raising request memorandum Upcoming Board Meeting The governing board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7:30 a.m., Murphey Administration Center The agenda is: • Executive Session for Discussion of Employee
Terms of Employment The next regularly scheduled governing board meeting is Tuesday April 14, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Catalina Foothills High School, Building 4, Room 712. The tentative agenda is: • CFSD Star Awards • Outstanding Achievements • Approval of Professional Salary Schedule for 2015-
2016
• Approval of District Contribution to Cafeteria Plan
of Employee Benefits
• Certified Contracts for 2015-2016 • Fiscal Year 2016 Maintenance and Operations
(M&O) Budget Proposal • March 27 Arizona School Boards Association
(ASBA) Spring Legal Webinar Report
Please welcome new CFSD staff members: Rebecca Beren, EA Classroom, MZ
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The final Distinguished Educator of the Year, Kathleen Bowman, has taught for six years—all at Manzanita. This is her second selection as a Distinguished Educator. Bowman has an endorsement for Full Structured Immersion and is a member of the School Improvement Plan. Bowman is also the Ben’s Bell Site Coordinator.
The five winners will be honored at a family-oriented brunch reception at Westin La Paloma Resort, Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10:00 am, sponsored by MacBan Law Offices and R&A CPAs.
Ticket prices are $30 per adult and $15 per child. There will be a breakfast buffet along with fun, indoor games coordinated by the La Paloma staff for younger children.
Show your support for our teachers with a $100 sponsorship for the Teacher of the Year event. Sponsors will be listed in the event program.
Both tickets and event sponsorships can be purchased at: http://cfsdfoundation.org/events/teacher-of-the-year/
Arizona Gives Provides Another Way to Support CFSD Foundation
The CFSD Foundation will be participating in the April 7th “Arizona Gives Day.” Arizona Gives is a one-day, 24-hour statewide online giving campaign which gives state and local nonprofits another way to recruit new donors and generate additional revenue for their cause.
What to do: log on to https://azgives.givebig.org/c/GivesDay/a/cfsdfoundation on April 7, 2015 and support CFSD Foundation. Donations given on this day will count towards incentive awards which could us to get additional funding if we can get the most donors that day.
Please mark your calendars to go online and support our outstanding district education.
"Mrs. McIntyre has boundless energy and enthusiasm about what she teaches so her students stay engaged and highly motivated."
"Whether it's children that had her years ago, or her current students, each child is treated as the most special and deserving child in that particular moment."
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Attention K, 1st & 2nd Grade - Now Forming New Dens! Join in the fun of Cub Scouting! New dens for boys from Kindergarten through 2nd Grade forming now!
Join us April 17th 5:30 – 7 pm at Brandi Fenton Park to build and fly your own rocket! For information, contact Jim DeGrood, Cubmaster, at 465-2829 and [email protected]
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