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SEPTEMBER 27, 201
Principals Message
Recognizing Our Incredible Teachers
Each day, I come to school confident in, and proud of, the work that Ventana Vista teachers dowith students each and every day. Their passion and dedication to providing an outstandingeducational experience is undoubtedly commendable. Each year, the CFSD Foundationhighlights the contributions of CFSD teachers through their Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program.Nominations are OPEN NOW for teachers who have gained the respect and admiration ofstudents, parents, and co-workers, and who inspire learning in students of all backgrounds andabilities. Nominees play an active and useful role in their communities as well as in their schools,distinguishing themselves as leaders.
Teachers may be nominated by students, parents, co-workers, and administrators or may selfnominate. All nominees will be notified and all eligible teachers will receive an application packetfrom the TOY Committee.
Applicants must submit the written application, which will be scored on a rubric by a schoolrepresentative selection committee consisting of parents, educators, business and communityleaders. Five finalists will be selected from the written applications.
The 5 finalists will proceed to the interview process. The interview team, consisting of communitymembers, CFSD alumni and the previous years TOYs, will conduct the interviews.
Following the interviews, 2 Teachers of the Year will be selected. The Teachers of the Year andthe finalists will be honored at their schools sites and at the CFSD Foundations Love Our Schoolsevent.
Timeline:
September 23rd - Nominations open
October 23rd - Nominations due by 5 p.m.October 21st - All eligible teachers receive application packetsDecember 6th - Teacher applications dueDecember 18th - TOYS announced at respective school sitesJanuary 24th - TOYS and finalists honored at Love Our Schools Gala
Please direct questions to [email protected]
Link to Google Nomination Form: 2014 Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
Conferences
October 14, 15 and 16 are half-days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. School will dismiss at
11:30 AM (before lunch). These conferences are designed to promote conversations betweenschool and home in order to optimize each students educational experience.
How can you help make your childs conference a success?
Please let your childs teacher know in advance if you have a particular concern or topic todiscuss.
Please arrive on time. Teachers will strive to stay on schedule, but appreciate yourpatience if they are running slightly behind.
Once in the conference, listen to understand. Share information with the teacher that mayassist him/her in teaching your child most effectively. Be prepared to hear about relativestrengths, as well as to work with the teacher to set goals for the remainder of the year.
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After the conference, celebrate your childs progress! Talk with your child about what youcan do at home to support their academic and personal goals.
I hope that every parent is able to participate in these important meetings. Doing so presents youwith the chance to discuss aspects of your childs education and specific concerns with theteacher. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Growing Leaders at Ventana Vista
Leadership is an important 21st
Century Skill, and one that we want to foster in all of our students.The Student Council at our school is one way in which we do this. Student Council is open to allstudents in grades 3-5 at Ventana Vista. Interested students were invited to attend aninformational meeting with our Student Council advisors, Ms. Hawkins and Sra. Parkhurst onFriday, 9/27 to find out more of what this opportunity will entail.
Kim BolingPrincipal
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Catalina FoothillsSchool District
Dr. Mary Kamerzell,Superintendent
Governing Board Members
Mary Lou Richerson, [email protected]
Carole Siegler, Vice President529-1379
John Bergan, Member878-6180
Eileen Jackson, Member299-3828
Sherri Silverberg, Member615-9224
State of Arizona LegislativeRepresentatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov focontact information)
Legislative District 9Senator Steve Farley
Rep. Ethan OrrRep. Victoria Steele
DATES OF INTEREST
Tuesday, October 1stEARLY RELEASE
AM Kinder 8-10:15PM Kinder 11:15-1:30Grades 1-5 8:00-1:30
Tuesday, October 8thEARLY RELEASE
AM Kinder 8-10:15PM Kinder 11:15-1:30Grades 1-5 8:00-1:30
Wednesday, October 9thFFO Fundraiser Dinner @ Finis
Landing 5-8PM
Friday, October 11thNext VISTAS (school newsletter)
published
Mission Statement
The mission of CatalinaFoothills School District andVentana Vista ElementarySchool is to guarantee that
each student achievesacademic and personalexcellence, becomes alifelong learner and is a
responsible citizen of theworld, by engaging allstudents in meaningful
programs which meet thehighest educational and
ethical standards within acaring, collaborative learning
community.
Office Hours for 2013-2014 are:
7:30 AM 3:30 PM
7:30 AM 2:00 PM(Early Release Tuesdays)
Main Office 209-8000Health Office 209-8004Attendance Line 209-8090FAX 209-8070Durham (Bus) 615-7635
Fall Conferences
Please look for conferenceinformation coming home
with your student!
To accommodate the
parent/teacher conferences,the schedule for Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday
(October 14-16) is as follows:
Grades 1-5 8:00-11:30AM Kinder 8:00-9:30PM Kinder 10:00-11:30
*No lunch will be served onthese half days.
Thursday and Friday(October 17-18) are student
holidays.
SAFETY FIRST!
Please put your cell phonesdown and be mindful of
everyones safety while in
the parking lot. Carefulmonitoring of your childrenas they enter and exit
vehicles, and as they walk inthe parking lot is important toensuring a safeenvironment
for all.Thank you for your
cooperation!
Did you know the VentanaVista library is open every
day until 4:00 for parents toenjoy with their children?
Feel free to stop by!
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Ventana Vista Elementary School
Spanish Immersion Program2013 Advisory Board - Parent Application
What is the purpose of the Advisory Board?
In order deliver the highest quality Spanish Immersion program, and to meet the needs of
the various stakeholders in it, a Spanish Immersion Advisory Board shall convene and beconsulted on issues related to the program.
Who is on the Advisory Board?
The immersion teachers and the principal make up the Immersion Committee at VentanaVista. This group meets regularly to share best practice, collaborate with one another,
and make decisions pertaining to the program.
The Advisory Board will join the Immersion Committee at least three (3) times during
the school year. The Advisory Board is comprised of English counterpart teachers in theimmersion program, other administrators (CFSD World Language Coordinator and/or
Associate Superintendent), and parents (one parent at each grade level with immersion).
What are the qualifications and attributes needed to serve as a parent member of
the Advisory Board?
Parent members must have a child (or children) in our Spanish Immersion program.
Members must be persons of goodwill who will think and act on behalf of the entireschool community. Members must also be willing and able to help coordinate
related events/programs (specific events/programs are TBD; examples may include:
parent education evenings, book clubs, etc.).
If you are interested in being considered for a position on our Advisory Board, please
complete this application and return it to the school office by October 11, 2013. Thankyou for your consideration of this important role!
Parent Name_________________________________________________________
Student Name(s) ________________________________________________
Grade(s)__________
Have you served on our Advisory Board in the past? YES NO
Why are you interested in serving on our Advisory Board?
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Join us as we take advantage of the
upcoming half-days and explore some ofthe fantastic opportunities Tucson hasto offer!
Well be visiting our animal friends over at TRAK
Going on an adventure to the
town of Chewandswallow atMorning at the Movies
Knockin over pins at Bedroxx Bowlin
Touring Tucsons famed
Eegees & Isabellas Ice Cream
Factories
Exploring the wonders of sciencat Flandrau Science Center
Playing in the dirt as we
pick our own pumpkins atApple Annies
We hope to see you there!&
www.cfsd16.org/schools/communityschools 209-7551
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A"few"rules:" Projects"can"be"done"as"individual,"teams"(23),"groups"
(4+)"or"as"a"classroom.""Projects"will"be"evaluated"at"the"highest"grade"level"of"any"member.""Students"can"parEcipate"on"more"than"one"project."
Projects"are"performed"outside"the"classroom"and"are"monitored"(but"not"done)"by"adults"or"parents."
Projects"cannot"involve"tesEng"on"animals"(anything"with"a"spine)"or"contain"any"dangerous/hazardous/gross"stuff.""Any"projects"that"employ"these"methods"will"be"disqualified."
How"to"get"Started:" Ask"quesEons"about"what"interests"you:"""Why?""How"
come?""What"If?""Look"at"things"in"nature"(plants,"rocks,"weather),"sports,"cooking""the"list"is"endless"
Start"a"lab"notebook"and"write"down"everything"as"you"go" Construct"a"hypothesis" Devise"experiments"with"simple"equipment"to"test"your"
hypothesis"
If"you"cannot"devise"a"simple"experiment,"go"back"and"change"your"quesEon"or"start"with"a"different"topic."
Get"Started"now!" More"info"at:"""www.sarsef.org" Or"contact"Ingrid"Klestadt:""[email protected]" Project"Proposal"Forms"with"details"about"project"board"
displays"will"be"given"out"in"October"
"
Announcing"the"201314"
Ventana&Vista&Science&Fair&Families"njoying"Science"Together"
The"Annual"Science"Fair"will"be"held"in"the"week"of"January"27,"2013.""Student"projects"will"be"judged"based"on"their"use"of"the"scienEfic"method"and"the"curiosity"displayed.""All"individual"and"team"parEcipants"will"receive"a"medal"for"parEcipaEon.""The"top"3"projects"in"each"grade"will"
receive"awards.""AddiEonally,"4th"and"5th"grade"projects"will"be"invited"to"give"an"oral"presentaEon"of"their"projects"before"a"panel"of"parent"scienEsts.""Following"the"school"science"fair,"the"top"10"projects"from"Ventana"Vista"will"receive"entry"into"the"Southern"Arizona"Regional"Science"and"ngineering"Fair"(SARSF)"in"March"2014."""
Ask"a"quesEon"
Do"background"research"
Construct"a"hypothesis"
Perform"experiments"
to"test"your"hypothesis"
Analyze"your"results"and"draw"conclusions"
Report"your"results"
The"ScienEfic"Method"
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Catalina Foothills High School
2013 Football Season
Dear CFSD Students, Families and Staff
Catalina Foothills High School invites you to our athletic events. Its a great opportunity for ourcommunity to come together and show FALCON spirit! Band, Cheer and our Varsity Football team willtake the field at 7pm on the following dates:
Fri. Sept. 6th CF vs Walden Grove
Fri. Sept. 20th CF vs Sahuarita
Fri. Oct. 4th CF vs CDO
Fri. Oct. 11th CF vs Flowing Wells (Homecoming)
Fri. Nov. 1st CF vs Maricopa
In an effort to provide the most enjoyable and positive environment for the Foothills Varsity Season, we areasking for cooperation from students regarding spectator protocol. The following are expectations students
must adhere to in order to attend home varsity football games:
All non-high school students must be accompanied into the game by someone who is of drivingage (16 or older).
This person is responsible for any non-high school student they accompany through theadmission gate. This responsibility is in effect from the time they enter the campus until the timethey exit for the evening.
Students are expected to be seated in the stadium area as spectators of the game. Students may sitin the home (east) bleachers or on the steps on the north end of the field. Students may visit thesnack bar or restroom, with the expectation of an immediate return to their seat.
Students congregating on the plaza, upper level of the stadium, or any other areas of the campusis not conducive to being a spectator and will not be allowed. Students may be asked by gamemanagement to return to their seat or may be directed to sit with the person responsible for themduring the game. Should it be deemed necessary, game management reserves the option ofremoving a student from the stadium area. Should this action be necessary, the designated personsupervising this student(s) will be notified immediately.
Admission prices: $4 for adults and $3 for students (6-17 years old).
It is our hope that this protocol will make our football games a safe and enjoyable experience for all ofthose who support Foothills Athletics. We appreciate your efforts in making Catalina Foothills HighSchool a special place for our students, athletes, parents and community.
Sincerely,
Jody Brase,Athletic Director/Assistant PrincipalCatalina Foothills High School
