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Principals Message
Safety FirstWe care deeply for the safety of our students. We appreciate your cooperation with ournew security measures this year. Below is some additional information to help keep ourstudents safe.
Please make every effort to ensure that your child knows his/her after schoolplans, and that the teacher/school does, as well.
If you need to make a change to your childs after school plans, please do so asearly in the day as possible. If the change does not involve CARE, please callthe school office at 209-8000. The office is open from 7:30-3:30 daily. It is abusy place! If your call is unable to be answered right away, please leave amessage, and it will be picked up as soon as possible. Someone is here to
answer phones until 4:00 PM. If the change does involve CARE, please call the CARE main office directly
at 209-7549. The message will be relayed to the appropriate parties. (Pleasenote: Should you attempt to call our site CARE office at dismissal time, thephones will go directly to voicemail. Leave a message, and the site manager willpick up the message and respond as soon as all students are safely checked inand accounted for.)
If your child participates in a Community Schools class, and there is anyuncertainty of their whereabouts on a Tuesday afternoon, please call Dani Hart,Community Schools Program Coordinator, directly at 209-8013. If she does notanswer, please call the Community Schools main line at 209-7551. They will beable to contact her directly.
If your child rides the bus, and there is a concern about his/her whereabouts,please contact Durham School Services directly at 615-7864.
Election Day is just around the corner. On Tuesday, November 5, our front gate will beopen for voters to come and vote. We would like to have some volunteers throughoutthe day to monitor the coming and going of voters and to direct people to the pollsas they arrive.
If you are available on this day please consider signing up for a shift. We have created avolunteer sign up with the available shifts on the link below.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A5AD2FA1F94-election
Attention Immersion Families!Included in this newsletter (and being sent home) is another copy of the ImmersionAdvisory Board application. Please consider being part of this important group.
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 29thEARLY RELEASE
AM Kinder 8-10:15PM Kinder 11:15-1:30Grades 1-5 8:00-1:30
Wednesday, October 30thSchool Picture Day!
Thursday, October 31stHappy Halloween!
Friday, November 1st
Plant Science Family Night5-8 PM
Shuttlebus available from Bashasbeginning at 4:45 PM
Tuesday, November 5thEARLY RELEASE
AM Kinder 8-10:15PM Kinder 11:15-1:30Grades 1-5 8:00-1:30
Saturday, November 9thBobcat Run @ 7AM Sabino
Canyon
Monday, November 11thVeterans Day NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 12thNO EARLY RELEASE
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
Community Service
Kindergarten studentscollected outgrown
Halloween costumes forchildren at Casa del los
Nios.
They collected a total of 40costumes!
SAFETY FIRST!
Please put your cell phonesdown and be mindful of
everyones safety while in
the parking lot. Carefulmonitoring of your children
as they enter and exitvehicles, and as they walk inthe parking lot is important toensuring a safeenvironment
for all.Thank you for your
cooperation!
Hal loween Extravaganza!Dont forget about the
Extravaganza on Friday night,October 25th!
Join the fun from 5:30-7:30.Parking will be limited, but a
free shuttlebus will runcontinuouslyfrom 5:15-7:45!
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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! Deadline extended to November 1!
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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November 1, 2013
To: Parents of CFSD Students
From: Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent of Schools
Subject: Open Enrollment for School Year 2014-2015
Pursuant to A.R.S. 15-816 Catalina Foothills School District will begin its open enrollment
procedures for the 2014-2015 school year effective December 1, 2013. The law requires every
Arizona school district to follow a prescribed procedure and timetable for admitting out-of-
district transfer students and resident transfer students (those who live in the District but are
attending a school outside the attendance area of their residence). All students who currently
attend CFSD schools and reside in other districts, and all CFSD resident students who are
attending a different school than they would based on their residence, are impacted by this law.
We require that all open enrollment students apply for admission each year.Therefore, if your child is a resident transfer (open enrollment) student and you want him/her to
continue in that capacity, or if your child resides outside of the district and you want him/her to
continue to attend a CFSD school next year, please complete an application form between
December 1, 2013, and February 28, 2014.
Open Enrollment applications and information regarding the application
process are on the district web site, www.cfsd16.org(as of December 1, 2013), orat the district office Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The district office is located
at:
Catalina Foothills School District
J. W. Murphey Administration Center
2101 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7539
Applications will be available as of December 1, 2013, and may be completed on line
(www.cfsd16.org), or submitted in person at the district office. Electronic applications must be
submitted no later than February 28, 2014, and hard copies by 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2014.
Decisions about admission, based on capacity, will be made by April l, 2014. At that time, all
applicants will be notified whether their applications have been accepted, wait listed, or declined.
Catalina Foothills Unified School District #16
2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7500 (520) 209-7570 FAX www.cfsd16.org
A 21 st Century Learning Community
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Halloween Extravaganza 2013!!
!
!!
!!!!!Friday, October 25th 5:30-7:30
Trick or treating
Costume Contest
Trick or Treat Bag Decorating
Cake walk
Face painting
Music
)Shuttle Bus to/from Bashas 5:15-7:45pm
Volunteers needed!!! Go to
http://bit.ly/15V5cJH to sign up to help with
decorating, activities, concessions, parking.
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CFSD/VV Plant Science Family Night is November 1st at Ventana Vista School. The
evening includes 40 hands-on learning centers presented by University of Arizona
scientists and researchers and our Tucson Community--- Desert Museum, Desert
Harvesters, Desert Legumes, Tucson Village Farm, Tucson Botanical Gardens and many
more.
Join us to extract and sequence plant DNA, make candy model DNA, roast fresh chile
peppers, grind corn and make your own tortillas, taste delicious native foods, make an Earth Bracelet, learnabout the many use of plants, explore hydroponics, build and BEE, BUGS and BATS... our pollinators. What
about growing plants? What about pollen and cactus and ...... There are many more exciting things to try and
learn about. JOIN US and take home your new knowledge and a few gifts too!
Guaranteed to inspire and excite your family about WONDER FULL WORLD of SCIENCE and PLANT
SCIENCE. There is no better experience and what a great way to spend a Friday night with your kids.
See your school newsletter for more information!There is a shuttle bus from Bashas (Kolb and Sunrise) 4:45 til 8:15
We have arranged to have a boxed dinner at a very
reasonable price. PRE-ORDERS REQUIRED!
$3.75 Includes: Turkey or Veggie Sandwich,Fresh Fruit, Bag of chips, Cookie, Condiments lettuce, tomato,
mustard/mayo and a Bottle of water.
Pre-orders must be in your school office by Tuesday, October 29th at 3 pm.
Name _______________________________________ Phone or email ___________________
Turkey Boxed Dinner ____ x $3.75 = ______ Veggie Boxed Dinner ____ x $3.75 = ______
Total attached _______________ Checks payable to VV/FFO
Your dinner will be ready and waiting at Plant Science Family Night by 4:45 (just before PSFN)
chips
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Get ready for the 3rd
Annual Bobcat Run!Saturday, November 9, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
A 2-mile Fun Run in Sabino Canyon
*Buy your shirts now! Everyone must have one to
participate!
*Decorate your shirts! Cut them, bead them, bedazzle them!
Prizes for the most creative shirts!
*Breakfast, snacks, refreshments to follow run
*Show your support for the military! We will honor them that
morning at the run
Any questions? Contact Chair, Tara Kirkpatrick, [email protected]
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Parenting Classes Coming Soon!!
In November, the ECMS counselors will be offering a 3-week class for parents to learn
and discuss how parents can best help their children at school. Classes will be held at
Esperero Canyon on Monday, November 18th
, November 25th
and December 2nd
. Classes
will run from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
This program is called Parents on Board and is designed for parents who want their
children to succeed at school but want more direction on how they can work hand in hand
with the school. The program uses entertaining video along with group discussion toprovide parents with tools to help their children get the best education possible.
Some of the topics that will be addressed are:
Childrens learning style Promoting cooperative behavior Encouraging and motivating children How parents can help with homework without doing it themselves Language and reading skills Writing, Spelling, Math and Science subjects
Please contact Caryl Altman 209-8105 or Jennifer Marner at 209-8112 to make areservation. Classes are limited to 15 participants.
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