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Discover your talents. Discover your future. Discover you.
Open HouseSunday, November 3, 2013
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SMoCA InSpIre exhibitInterview with Associate Curator of Education, Laura Hales • By Kaci Demarest, Senior at SunnyslopeHow long has it taken to plan this exhibit? I have been working on this exhibition since last January, but I had the idea for it about a year ago. How were the schools/ teachers selected? I asked the Fine Arts Directors from each district to choose one teacher who would represent their district. This was asking a lot, as these districts all have many, many schools and as many wonderful art teachers. Each district had their own way of choosing the teacher. The teachers featured in this exhibition are great representatives of excellence in the field of art education; however the idea of the exhibition is to shine a spotlight on the many wonderful art educators we have in the Valley and the importance of art education in the schools.
What are some of the highlights at the exhibit? The exhibition has a wide range of work from Valley students in elementary through high school. I think it’s fun to see many excellent works of art created by students in so many different age groups in one gallery. In so many student shows, the art teacher receives little credit for the success of the student. We want to pay tribute to the good work art educators do, and the positive effect they have on student outcomes.
What does the Young@art gallery focus on? The young@art gallery is a dedicated exhibition space for student artwork. Each show is designed around a specific concept. Past exhibitions include a show about using technology to create art; an international exhibition about urban planning and architecture; and a show that centered on ideas about taking care of the earth. All exhibitions are installed professionally. It is amazing what a difference it makes to view the art in a professional gallery space.
What style of work is being featured? Many different styles from many age groups. You can sense the teachers’ styles of teaching by looking at their students’ works. One teacher incorporates lot of art history in her class, and the work reflects this. Another teacher centers his curriculum around Core Standards (new standards in the classroom that focus on science, technology, English and math), and his students’ works reflects this style of teaching.
How long have the teachers who are being highlighted been teaching art for? Cira Riccio (Scottsdale): 7 yrs.; Jasen Evoy (Tempe): 15 yrs.; Julie Peters (Phoenix): 15 yrs.; Nancy Shultz (Paradise valley): 31 yrs., Shelley Richardson (Mesa): 27 yrs. That’s a combined total of 95 years teaching experience!
How long will the exhibit be open? This exhibition will be open from September 27 – January 5.
What will take place at the opening reception? There will likely be teachers, student artists and their families, and school administrative staff present, as well as others who enjoy the young@art gallery shows. It will be a way for the teachers to gain exposure and for the student artists to share their talents with the larger community. The teachers will talk a little about the rewards of their jobs, and I’m hoping there will be some student artists there who can say a few words as well. There will be refreshments, and it’s a nice time to learn more about art classes around the Valley.
Cira riCCioArcadia High School,
ScottsdaleStudio Art, Four levels of
Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art
Jasen evoYMarcos de Niza
High School, Tempe; Ceramics and AP Art History
Jasmine Warner Student of Jasen
Evoy, Marcos de Niza High School, Tempe;
Signature Cube, 2012. High fire stoneware.
sHelleY riCHardsonMesa Elementary Schools:
Edison, Hawthorne, Jefferson, Macarthur and
Sirrine Elementary4-6 grade Art
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If teens believe their business idea has real, longer-term potential, they should connect with experts in the particular field or even entrepreneur departments at a local university or college. They can offer insights on business development and advice to leverage the Internet to raise capital to get their company off the ground through crowdfunding. Sites like Kickstarter, Crowdfunder and appbackr earn funding from individual backers and angel investors. Today’s marketplace is rife with opportunities for young entrepreneurs. We see it every day at Grand Canyon University. All it takes is one bud of an idea to bloom into a lucrative opportunity, coupled with the dedication and courage to take the leap to discover a world of business possibilities, regardless of age.
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How did you feel when you heard your name as the winner?I felt so emotional when I heard that I was Vice President. I was so happy because I have never been picked for anything before. I was so excited!
What are you looking forward to most about being in student council this year?I am looking forward to showing my school spirit and dressing up during spirit week. I am also looking forward to making the school better by getting other students’ ideas.
What are some things that you are going to do for your school while in office?I am going to listen to my classmate’s ideas, be creative, have fun, and be the best that I can be.
melissa delasquez • seCretarY • 5tH grade
How did you feel when you heard your name as the winner?I jumped up and screamed, “AHHH!” I have been waiting for this moment, even if I didn’t win. But I did! I couldn’t believe it. Even my classmates started to scream for me.
What are you looking forward to most about being in student council this year?
I am looking forward to being the best secretary that Galveston student council has ever had. I will attend all the
meetings and help everyone with their ideas. I will participate 100%.
What are some things that you are gong to do for your school while in office?Well, I can’t promise anything fancy and popular, but I can say that I will bring all the ideas of my classmates to the meetings. I will try to do the best in helping all the students and will be the best Secretary ever!
miranda Fimbres • President • 6tH grade
How did you feel when you heard your name as the winner? When I heard that I was the winner I was ecstatic! I couldn’t believe it. I though that another candidate was going to win for sure, but I guess all of the time and effort I put in really paid off. I did feel bad for my two opponents though. They worked really hard as well.
What are you looking forward to most about being in student council this year?What I look forward to most about Student Council this year is to lead all council members and together plan great events and help encourage school spirit throughout the year. I would also like to organize fundraisers to help raise money for our school. I know that this year will be the best!
What are some things that you are gong to do for your school while in office? My priorities this year while I am president will be to encourage box tops, recycling throughout the school grounds, and that everyone participates in school spirit. I will also listen to all ideas inside and outside of student council to help promote a happy and safe school environment. Most importantly, I will try my hardest to be the best role model for Galveston!
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Christ Lutheran School (CLS) is excited to announce the completion of the Education Center Extension building and the current construction of new junior
high buildings and meeting space. As CLS begins its 59th year, students occupy the EX building, which was completed in April 2013, which includes 9 new classrooms and restroom facilities. The current building under construction will complete the plan to completely rebuild the school complex, will include 7 classrooms, to house junior high, music, and extended care classrooms, additional restroom facilities, a large multipurpose meeting space and smaller multipurpose conference rooms. To accommodate growing interest and to allow CLS to expand to 3 classrooms per grade but still maintain a low teacher to student ratio, CLS started to move ahead with building plans that began with the completion of the Education Center in 2009. This first project provided 16 new state of the art classrooms and a library. The Education Center Extension building and current junior high construction will complete a master plan that included space for music, a growing Resource program, After Care program, a computer lab with cutting edge technology and a science lab.
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What is your role in student council? What are you looking forward to most this year in being apart of sta’s student council? My role
in student council is the Activities Officer. I am looking forward to planning the rallies for my classmates, picking themes for the dances, and bringing more school spirit to Saint Thomas through our activities!
What position do you play in soccer? How long have you been playing? While my main position is defensive midfielder, I can play anywhere my
coach wants me to except goalie. I have been playing soccer since I was six and started playing club soccer three years ago!
tell us about one of your coaches, do you like him/her? My favorite coach was named Coach Connor. He is not my coach anymore, but was very influential on me as a player and my game. Coach Connor was hard on us, but also made it fun. Thanks to this type of coaching, I have started to love soccer more and more.
How do you like playing Club soccer? Have you ever played for your school? I love playing club soccer! I love it so much because I have become so close with everyone on my team. They are almost like my second family because we are always together. Also, it keeps me in shape and feeling good! I have not played soccer at Saint Thomas because it is not offered; but I have played softball and volleyball!
Your plans are to go to Xavier, what type of clubs and/or sports will you want to participate there do you think? I would love to go to Xavier, and I would be very involved if I got accepted. I would like to play soccer there and I may try to carry on my student council work into high school as well. These are just the main two activities I would enjoy being a part of at Xavier but I am sure there are many more clubs that would fit me perfectly.
What do you aspire to be when you grow up? do you think about going to college? Where would you want to go? I would love to be an interior designer! I believe this is would be a fun job, and I can help people with their new homes! I have never really thought about which college in particular I would like to attend. However; if I had to pick a college right now I would pick the University of San Diego (USD). I love being close to the beach and enjoyed the campus when I attended tennis camp there a few years ago.
if you could have any super power what would it be? What are some good things that you would do with your super power? If I could have any super power it would be to be able to fly. I could get sick people and animals to hospitals quicker to help save lives.
any shout-outs to our readers or anything else that you think that our readers should know about you? I would like to give a shout-out to my entire soccer team and my STA friends and teachers who have helped me grow and become who I am today.
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It’s a “Brand New Day” at Saint Theresa Catholic School! As we begin this year, our faculty is inspired to cherish our history while welcoming fresh ideas and accepting
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At Saint Theresa we are proudly celebrating a “Brand New Day” with the ground breaking of our new state of the art Early Childhood Center, technology integration, and facilities upgrades.
This year is set to be an exciting year of transition as we embark on an incredibly exciting voyage towards the new Saint Theresa. Our dedicated faculty and staff are filled with an excitement for the challenges and opportunities that will present themselves as we advance our learning institution.
Along with the academic enhancements and facilities improvements we cherish our Catholic roots by ensuring that each of our students is welcomed into an environment that is visibly Catholic and offers them the individual attention and the discipline that are essential to keeping our children safe and helping them to stay focused on what matters.
Most importantly, it is important to thank the parents who have chosen Saint Theresa as their child’s home away from home for the next year. We are grateful for the confidence they are placing in Catholic education and are confident that
their journey will be filled with faith, learning and academics. This is an exhilarating time in the history of Saint Theresa Catholic School.
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Arizona Language Preparatory was founded by parents who wanted to continue to give their children
the gift of languages after attending BeiBei Amigos Language Preschool. The school teaches the Arizona Common Core Standards through full immersion in Spanish, Mandarin and English. Students are not taught the languages, but are taught the curriculum through the languages; therefore they develop language proficiency in all content areas, math, social studies, language arts, science, technology, art and music.
Parent intervieW WitH ann-marie CHamPion a teaCHer at HillCrest middle sCHoolWhy did you choose a tri-immersion program for your child? I am a public school teacher and this program isn’t offered in the public schools. Also, I first enrolled my daughter at BeiBei Amigos Language Preschool, ALP’s sister school, at two and a half, and I wanted her to continue to learn both Spanish and Mandarin.
Why spanish and mandarin? I wanted Spanish because we live in the Southwest and I have a niece in the military intelligence program and they have her learning Mandarin. I believe that if my child speaks the three most spoken languages in the
world she is going to have an opportunity to have any job that she wants.
do you speak any of those languages?I speak a little Spanish, but I am learning more of both languages. Spanish has been easier.
now that your daughter is in first grade what linguistic advantages have you seen?I think now that she is learning Spanish it is helping her to learn to read in English. She has other cognitive advantages in critical thinking skills, creativity, and cultural competence. I am so happy with the program.
student intervieW WitH amelia CHamPionHow long have you been learning
spanish and mandarin? I have been learning Spanish and Mandarin since preschool.
Which is your favorite language? Spanish, because I like the sounds of Spanish.
Which language is hardest to learn?Chinese is the hardest to learn, the characters have to be memorized. I like to write in Chinese.
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September is here, and it is finally time to plant veg-etables! Kids love to help, espe-
cially if it involves getting dirty, and they may just be more willing to eat their veggies if they get to grow some themselves! Here’s a step-by-step guide to your fall garden:
1. First, create your garden space. Here are a few ideas:
Raised bed garden – build a simple frame of 2x6 or 2x8 lumber, then set it into the ground so that you have several inches above ground to fill with quality gar-den soil. Follow square foot gardening principles to utilize every inch of these beds.
Build or buy elevated garden boxes or planters for a more portable garden. Fill these with garden soil. For a tutorial on how to build an elevated garden box cheaply and with few tools see http://www.cacheliving.com/2013_02_01_archive.html. Get creative with garden boxes. I even designed one on wheels so I could roll it around my concrete patio in search of sun or shade.
Pots and containers are wonderful too! Choose containers that are deep enough for roots and large enough for the mature plant. Make sure your container has drainage. Fill containers with potting soil, and be prepared to water daily.
If you are feeling particularly ambitious, look on pinterest or other websites for creative garden ideas. I have seen gardens made from wooden pallets, rain gut-ters, over-the-door shoe organizers, and more!
2. Next, decide what you want to grow. Starting in mid-September, you can plant beans, carrots, peas, cucumbers, turnips, radishes, beets, greens and more! See http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/regions13.html#1-3 for more ideas. Plant your seeds, then water deeply and daily until they sprout. Check with your finger to make sure the water has soaked down a few inches. You’ll need to do more than just mist the top of the dirt!
3. Begin fertilizing about 2-3 weeks after your seedlings emerge. This is espe-cially critical if you are using elevated boxes or pots. Nutrients wash out through the drainage holes and must be replaced. I have always had good results with MiracleGro plant food, but there are many other choices, including some organic solutions.
4. Enjoy produce from your own garden as soon as a few weeks after planting! Some things, like greens, will continue producing all winter in our climate!
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Q. How can I start the semester strong, and avoid the pitfalls of
procrastination and time slipping away, so I don’t fall behind?
A. Wow…that’s a great question, and wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple
answer. School, especially your first semester at college, can be overwhelming at the beginning. You’re learning where everything is, meeting new teachers and learning they’re expectations, tackling new subjects and, for most of you, working a full- or part-time job.
I asked around and got some great input from people at SCC who know a thing or two about this stuff – like the Dean of Student Affairs – and I’ve come up with the Top 5 things you can do to start the semester strong.
1. Go to class – All of them!!
2. Keep up with reading assignments – don’t wait until the last minute to get your work done
3. Use the Writing Center and other tutoring before you start to struggle
4. Meet with an Advisor to make an Education Plan in September
5. If you are Undecided - start exploring career options right away. Talk to a Counselor or Advisor about how to get started
There aren’t any surprises there, right? Well maybe a couple – sometimes people don’t know how much student support there is at SCC. There are people on campus, from faculty to staff to fellow students, who REALLY want to help you. All you have to do is ask.
The other thing to remember is that college is going to take hard work…yep, take it from me, Artie the Artichoke, it’s not easy, but it sure is worth it.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you, so remember to send your questions to: [email protected]
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A Tradition of Excellence• Cumulative ITBS test scores rank in the top 6% in the nation.• Acceptance rates to Catholic High Schools are consistently the
highest in the diocese.• Educators have unmatched qualifications; 2/3 have a Master’s
degree or beyond.• Enhanced curriculum includes: art, music, athletics and Spanish.• Consistent emphasis on core Catholic principles such as faith,
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Consider giving your child the gift of an excellent Catholic education!Call for more information and to schedule a school tour.
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Phoenix to Los Angeles, Los Angeles to Tokyo, Tokyo to Singapore, Singapore
to Bangkok, Bangkok to Udon Thani. A journey of twenty three and quarter hours all leading up to an experience of a lifetime. Thailand was like a bejeweled paradise and unlike anything I have ever seen before. My friend Rana, who is also a Zona photographer, and I embarked on a two week community service trip in the small city of Udon Thani. Once we arrived, we got straight to work helping the surrounding village. Rana and I did everything from teaching local children to swim, to hand-making and
personally delivering bags of food to people who could not make it themselves. We also contributed to local schools by helping the kids perfect their English pronunciation and carry casual English conversations. Every night we got to do a different excursion into the city. One time, we went to a huge Thai night market. The shopping was incredible and the streets were buzzing with colorful excitement. Rana and I invested in a few pairs of Thai pants, which are the
most comfortable and casual pants you will ever come across. While immersed in this spectacular culture, we got the opportunity to have an authentic introduction to Buddhism. Being so close to local temples gave us a chance to see what life was like for the Monks and learn the values and costumes Buddhism teaches. The local people were so gracious and friendly, it made it impossible not to have a good time. This Thailand adventure was one of the best trips I have ever taken in my life and I am positive that the memories will last me a lifetime.
by Sophie Hill, Phoenix Country Day School
ICSAZ Teacher Alexandra DitcheyWhen did you decide that you wanted to become a teacher? I realized that education was my passion when I took my first Philosophy course at Scottsdale Community College during my senior year of high school. Philosophy is full of wonder and an inherent love for critical thinking, reflection, and self-betterment through learning. Thus, I received my Bachelor’s in Philosophy. In the summer following my commencement from NAU, I volunteered in a friend’s elementary classroom and felt the inquisitive nature of young minds and in those moments, it came to me that teaching is an extension of philosophy.
is language arts always the subject that you wanted to teach? More importantly than the distinction of ‘subjects’, I personally believe that the educational path is not so black and white. That while every subject has unique skills and concepts, just as life is, most of the subjects blend together.
What is your favorite thing about being a teacher? The moment when a student has been struggling to grasp a concept or skill, but finally succeeds. It’s almost selfish for me as a teacher to also feel that happiness a student does when he or she accomplishes something, but it happens. It is such a powerful moment to master a skill or concept if it something that has taken trials and tribulations to reach.
Who was your favorite teacher in school? What made him/her a great teacher? One of my most influential elementary teachers, Ms. Olsen, was very much into the real life application of learning. We didn’t do homework to memorize random rote facts but instead focused on projects where we could show our mastery through hands on learning approaches. She also believed in every student and was passionate about teaching.
What is your favorite thing about iCsaz? There are several amazing aspects, but the people—students, staff, and teachers—are by far the most important. The students are happy, enthusiastic, and because the class sizes are small I get a lot of individualized attention. The staff and teachers are welcoming, collaborative, and enthusiastic.
is it always hard to say goodbye to your students at the end of the year? Surprisingly it has yet to get easier. It seems though, that at the end of every year I am fortunate to have at least one or two students who are eager to keep in contact. I have at least one student from every year of teaching that sends me emails updating me on their life.
anything else that you would like to say to our readers that they might not know about you? Here is a little quote I like to live by, “If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much room.” (Jayne Howard) I have spent the last two years living and teaching in Asia, and it was truly a remarkable growing and learning experience for me not only as an educator, but as a global citizen.
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Be a part of our 10th Anniversary CelebrationLife Time Tri Soma is the half-Ironman-distance tri that you don’t want to miss! After a decade of autumn racing fun and tradition, Life Time Tri Soma is an annual must-do for many athletes. We want to make it your’s too. Grab your friends and bring the whole family. There are fun activities for everyone throughout race day, including kids’ arts and crafts – and a bounce house! Come out and race in the same location as Ironman AZ. Don’t miss it! Register now at AZTriSeries.com.
