Letter Twenty

“Excellence Through Performance”
Dear Desert Vista Family,
We are into our 2nd week of the final quarter of 2014-2015 and have many wonderful and meaningful events
going on in teaching and learning as well as outside the classroom with extra-curricular activities. Throughout
the final semester I am asking our students to stay ‘In The Moment’ by continuing to be prepared, engaged
and participate in their learning each day in the classroom. I am specifically asking our seniors to continue to
be the amazing leaders they have been, thus far, and to stay steadfast in making wise decisions both in and
out of school. They may grow weary, anxious and/or excited, but they must dig deep into their soul and find
the strength to do their best and remain student body leaders, and I am confident they will lead strong to the
very end! And I ask you, our parents, to partner with us to assist with conversations with your child to discuss,
encourage and support a strong finish to an incredibly successful school year. I am certain that each and every
one of our students will continue to give 100% because that is how we ‘roll’ at Desert Vista High School. We
are the THUNDER!!!
Prom and Graduation are just around the corner, and I ask that you partner with us in regards to a few
important items. Students will need to bring their Desert Vista ID to get into the dance at Prom. We ask that
you assist us in making sure your son or daughter have a Desert Vista ID and that they bring it with them on
the night of Prom. Please know that with the number of students that attend, we must ID every student to
ensure they are a Desert Vista student for the safety of our all our students. If your son or daughter shows up
to Prom without a Desert Vista ID, they will not be allowed to enter. If your child is planning to bring a guest,
please check with Ms. Tomika Bethea in our Activities Office for the approval process. Thank you in advance
for your assistance!
We ask that you discuss with your child the importance of continuing to respect our Desert Vista school
property and surrounding community as Graduation approaches. With safety being the number one priority,
along with the expense of the upkeep of a school of such high caliber, there is no room for ‘senior pranks’ of
any kind. Please know that we cannot and will not tolerate any such act that disrupts the educational
environment and/or process. If a student chooses to do so, it may result in disciplinary action and/or
jeopardize his or her walking at Graduation and restitution will be required. Thank you in advance for your
support.
There are many amazing accomplishments, along with important information, to share in this letter. I thank
you for reading and choosing to be a part of the Desert Vista family!
ACTIVITIES
Click here for access to the Activities Calendar and the most current events scheduled.
SPORTS
Please click here to get current athletic information and the Spring Sports Calendar.
Off Campus Parking
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation has requested DVHS students not park in the small lot at Vista
Canyon Park (aka DV Park) at 16020 South 30th Street during school hours due to complaints by residents
there are no available parking spaces. The city will post new signage at the park in the near future.
Students who park in the neighborhood east of Desert Vista on 33rd Street north of Liberty Lane near the
community pool are requested to leave enough space for the trash and recycle garbage cans to be put out on
Tuesdays, per the HOA Property Manager.
We thank you in advance for assisting us in continuing to be respectful of our DVHS neighbors, their property
and public access to the park. Please continue to follow all traffic laws, driving responsibly and not leaving any
trash behind and for helping to keep out community clean and safe.
State Wrestling Champion – Jeremiah Imonode
Four TUHSD student-athletes earned state wrestling titles this season and were recognized at the last
Governing Board meeting held at our district office. Desert Vista senior Jeremiah Imonode (195) is coached by
David Gonzalez. Jeremiah was undefeated this season. Congratulations Jeremiah and Coach Gonzalez!!
Senior - Michelle Brooks
Congratulations to senior Michelle Brooks for her appointment to the United States Military Academy at West
Point! She received a nomination letter from Congresswoman, Kyrsten Sinema, who called to personally
congratulate her on being accepted for admission. Michelle will go to cheer for West Point’s Rabble Rousers,
and she will receive her college education, tuition, room and board and expenses fully paid. We are proud of
you, Michelle!!
DV Dance
Congratulations to the Desert Vista Dance program for their outstanding performances at the Arizona State
Cheerleading and Pom Tournament on March 7th. Jessica Symmes won 2nd place and Kelly Molera won 3rd
place in the Solo Division. The DV Varsity Dance Line placed 3rd in the Large Group Varsity Hip Hop Division
and the Desert Vista Elite Dance Company placed 1st in the Large Group Varsity Jazz Division beating out Notre
Dame Prep and Basha High School by a landslide. DVDC= State Champions!! Nicely done everyone!
Senior – Rex Moore
Rio Salado College presented Rex Moore as one of their 2015 scholars at the 20th annual All-Arizona Academic
Awards Luncheon on February 18, 2015 to honor students for outstanding academic achievement, community
involvement and leadership. He was among 26 Maricopa Community College students recognized at the
luncheon and awarded full tuition to an Arizona state university of their choice, along with cash awards
ranging from $500 to $1,000 dollars. Please click here to read more on the AZ Central link. Nicely done, Rex!!
Junior - Katie Syms
Katie was chosen to participate in the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI for Youth)
scholarship program to study the Turkish language during the summer for 8 weeks. This is a full scholarship
program organized through the US Department of State to encourage American students to pursue studies of
critical languages. She will attend classes in Ankara, Turkey and live with a host family. Congratulations
Katie!!
JSEP Semifinalist – Karen Guo
Karen Guo has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2015 Joint Science Education Program (JSEP). The JSEP
program provides an opportunity for five U.S. students to travel to Greenland this summer for a three-week
field science school. The U.S. students will join 15 other students from Denmark and Greenland, and part of
the program will include travel to the NSF-supported Summit Field Station. This is a very competitive program
as we received 310 applications from across the country. Good luck, Karen!!
DV Lacrosse
In January, Desert Vista Lacrosse hosted its 7th annual Lax4life fundraising tournament. Over thirty teams
participated that day to benefit kids with cancer. One of DV's own, Evan Johnson, was a beneficiary along with
Phoenix Children's Hospital. Over spring break, the boys spread a little cheer to the kids along with presenting
the hospital with a check. The staff at the hospital was very happy and appreciative of the efforts of all Lax4life
participants. Desert Vista Lacrosse would like to thank everyone for making this such a big success and is
proud to have the lacrosse community step up and make a difference! "We play so the kids can"!
Desert Vista Rugby Lying Second in State:
Desert Vista Rugby continued its impressive season with a 43v0 defeat of El Mirage last Friday, March 20th, in
what the coaches considered to the be the best all round performance in the short history of the club the
entire team contributed – leaving the club with a 4 and 1 record with three regular season games remaining.
Allister Moat, Jordan Lefevre, Kyle Bohlen and Eric Mendoza all scored.
The JV team played against a mix of El Mirage Varsity and JV and put up a great game before eventually
conceding three late scores to lose the game 15v0. To the boys credit, they bounced back and on
Saturdaymorning they came out on top against Hamilton’s Varsity team – eventually winning by a score of 30
points to 20.
The club brings rugby to DV Stadium on Tuesday the 24th, before hosting the Barbarians from Tucson on
Saturday at Pecos Park.
DV Baseball
The varsity baseball team defeated Mt. Pointe Tuesday 6-4. Ryan Berry threw four scoreless innings and
Spencer Rubinoff finished the game pitching. The Thunder scored 6 runs in the 3rd inning starting with Chris
McKinney's triple. Brendan McKee, Zach Hardy, Chris Gallagher, Brock Burton and Berry all followed with base
hits. Jack Symmes threw out two runners trying to steal.
On Tuesday, the freshman baseball team defeated Mt. Pointe 9-2 behind a strong pitching performance from
Cole Newgaard, Eric Mazowiecki and Zemarr Hardy with Cole Newgaard getting the win. The offense scored 9
runs on 13 hits lead by Andrew Snedecor who went 3-3 with 3 Runs batted in and Eric Mazowiecki adding 2
hits and 2 stolen bases. The Thunder defense only gave up 2 runs and Zac Paquette had the hot glove in the
field making 3 great defensive plays at first base.
DV Volleyball
This past weekend, the Boys Volleyball team traveled to La Jolla California to compete in the Beach City
Invitational. Of the 38 teams there, the Thunder finished 2nd overall with a 5-2 record. They lost a tough 3
game match to Capo Valley in the Championship. The entire team played great all weekend long, with three
players taking home individual honors. Preston Brown and Jessen Harbertson were named to the AllTournament team, while Connor Halverson was named the Tournament Most Valuable Libero.
This week, the Thunder play at home vs. Red Mountain on Tuesday, March 24th, and Perry on Thursday, March
26th.
DV Girls Tennis
The DV Girls Tennis team played in 8th Annual East Valley Team Tennis Invitational. The tournament — an all
doubles tournament — featured 17 local high schools. The DV girls were in the Gold Division, playing against
Corona Del Sol, Mesa Mountain View, Chandler, Mountain Pointe, and Basha. The DV girls made it to the
finals of the Gold Division, losing to a tough match vs. Mesa Mountain View team.
The DV girls continue their undefeated season with an overwhelming victory over Desert Ridge. At Varsity, In
six single matches and three double matches, the DV girls lost only one game out of 60 played! At the JV level,
the DV girls won all six single matches and two out of three doubles matches. #1 Senior Yolena Carlon won 60, 6-0, #2 Senior Melissa Kahn winning 6-0, 6-1, Junior Mikayla Mularoni won 6-0 6-0, , #4 Sophomore Jacy
Chan winning 6-0, 6-0, #5 Sophomore Paris Bennett winning 6-0, 6-0, and #6 Senior Anne Carsey won 6-0, 60. In doubles, Carlon and Kahn won 8-0 at the #1 doubles, Chan and Carsey won 8-0 at #2 doubles, and
Mikayla and Paris won 8-0 at #3 doubles.
DV Softball
Congratulations to the varsity softball team last night as they defeated St. Mary's 7-3. The team put together
an outstanding effort offensively and defensively. Brooke Hughes and Kendall Schwartz pitched solidly to help
seal the victory. Good ladies as they travel to Mesa Mountain View Tuesday. Way to go Lady Thunder!!
TSTDC State Champions
This past Saturday, Desert Vista left no doubt that they are best speech and debate team in Arizona. For the
11th time in 12 years the Thunder won the AIA Division 1 Speech and Debate State Championship. Desert
Vista defeated Brophy by an overwhelming 139 points, 331 - 192, for a decisive victory. DV was led in scoring
by senior Ryan Fedasiuk who won two of the Thunder’s four individual state championships. Desert Vista’s
balanced attack yielded 37 state finalists 18 of who finished in the top three in the state. Senior captains Emily
Giel, Michelle Borbon, Tracy Chung and Simon Essig Aberg were instrumental in putting together one of the
most dominating performance in recent state championship history.
The Thunder will be back at it next weekend, when they attempt to qualify for the National Speech and
Debate Association’s National Championship Tournament. Congratulations everyone!!
Team Results:
State Champion: Desert Vista - 331 points
State Runner Up: Brophy - 192 points
Third Place: Hamilton - 86 points
Fourth Place: Mesquite - 80 points
Fifth Place: McClintock - 76 points
Extemp:
Ryan Fedasiuk--5th
Stephanie Miller--4th
Michael Solomentsev--2nd
Prianka Kumar--1st
Poetry:
Erika Busby--Semifinalist
Richard Bui--Semifinalist
Sepehr Rostamzadeh--6th
Jeannie Kozicki--5th
KDee Heath--4th
Lucas Selby--2nd
Prose:
Tracy Chung--Semifinalist
Isaac Lemus--Semifinalist
Erika Busby--5th
Jeannie Kozicki--3rd
KDee Heath--2nd
Drama:
Philip Mackenzie--Semifinalist
Kirsten Anders--Semifinalist
Nick Lange--5th
Haley Witt--4th
Humor:
Cameron Krafft--Semifinalist
Stephanie Christensen--Semifinalist
Emily Giel--4th
Mackenzie Saunders--3rd
Philip Mackenzie--2nd
Oratory:
Monica Essig Aberg--Semifinalist
Richard Bui--Semifinalist
Tracy Chung--5th
Impromptu:
Neelesh Bagrodia--Semifinalist
Prianka Kumar--4th
Ryan Fedasiuk--3rd
Michael Solomentsev--2nd
Expos:
Aradhana Kumar--Semifinalist
Megan Koehler--Semifinalist
Hanven Yang--6th
Simon Shen--2nd
Isaac Lemus--1st
Policy:
Raafay Jafri-Animesh Gupta--3rd
Public Forum:
Ben Kilano-Michael Solomentsev--3rd
Ryan Fedasiuk-Alex Wafefield--1st
Duo Interp:
Erica Lane-Cade Hortline--6th
Hanna Dawson-Briana Ralston--5th
Emily Giel-Mackenzie Saunders--4th
Nick Lange-Haley Witt--3rd
Duet Acting:
Sami Davis-Raquel Willert--4th
Stephanie Christensen-Cade Hortline--3rd
House 1:
Alex Wakefield--4th
Michael Solomentsev--2nd
House 2:
Ben Kilano--3rd
Simon Essig Aberg--2nd
House 3:
Tracy Chung--3rd
Ryan Fedasiuk--1st
Dr. Wedington-Clarke – William E. Richardson Program of Distinction Award
For the second time, Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark and Desert Vista High School were awarded the William E.
Richardson Program of Distinction Award at the Arizona Music Educators Association In-Service
Conference. To qualify the music director must have students participating in all Arizona Orchestra Festivals
and must receive a Superior Rating at each. We are so proud!! Congratulations Dr. Wedington-Clarke!
AIMS Science Testing Schedule – April 7, 2015
On April 7th, AIMS Science exam will be administered to students that are currently in Honors Biology or
Biology. The rest of the student body will be on late start that day and classes will begin
at 11:15AM. Transportation will not change schedule that day and will run at regular time. For students who
ride the school buses, an activity will be provided. Please see the attached schedule for that day.
NAEP Prom Ticket Winners
Congratulations to Elizabeth Dallas and Cameron Henson for winning tickets to Prom! Desert Vista was
randomly selected to give the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) testing, and 50 seniors
were randomly selected to participate on Wednesday, January 28th. The NAEP is the largest nationally
representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject
areas. These students represented Desert Vista well, and we are thankful for their time. A drawing was held
for two tickets to prom to thank the students for their time and effort in participating in this testing.
Spring Sports Kick-Off - POSTPONED
Come watch "The Sandlot" on the baseball field and enjoy popcorn and a movie all for just $2. Let's show our
support to all our Spring Sports!!
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - STAY TUNED FOR ALTERNATE DATE **
TUHSD Parent Workshop – April 7 & 8, 2015
We believe that an informed community is a safer community, so we want to invite you to a special
presentation in April hosted by TUHSD and the Tempe Coalition for Under Age Drinking. We hope you'll
consider attending one of two educational information sessions regarding new trends in alcohol and drug use
in Arizona and in Maricopa County. The workshops will be held April 7 at McClintock High School and April
8 at Mountain Pointe High School. Please join us!
Desert Vista Literary Magazine
The Desert Vista Literary Magazine, entitled What the Thunder Said, has published its first online edition and is
looking to publish its second and third edition before the end of the school year. Submissions for the second
edition are due Monday, 23 March 2015 and submissions for the third edition are due Monday, 20 March
2015. The magazine is looking for student-generated poetry (any style, up to 7 poems), short stories (10005000 words), flash fiction (200-999 words), creative nonfiction, academic and nonacademic essays, one-act
plays, translations, photography, and art. Please click here to submit your work.
Congratulations to all our student contributors!!
HOPE in Education Event – March 29, 2015
The Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation invites parents, staff and the community to attend the
6th Annual HOPE in Education Grand Soiree. Event proceeds support outstanding and innovative projects in
the classroom, and distinctive programs that enhance educational experiences for students in the Tempe
Union High School District’s seven schools: Corona del Sol, Desert Vista, Marcos de Niza, McClintock,
Mountain Pointe, Tempe High and Compadre Academy.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Graduation Caps & Gowns
Just a friendly reminder to contact Jostens if you still need to order your cap & gown for graduation this year.
Click here for more information.
Book Distribution 2015-2016
July 21
July 22
July 23
July 24
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
A-C 7:30am-2:00pm
D-G 7:30am-2:00pm
H-L 7:30am-2:00pm
M-P 7:30am-2:00pm
Q-S 7:30am-2:00pm
T-Z 7:30am-2:00pm
Open 3:00pm-7:00pm
Open 3:00pm-7:00pm
Desert Vista Storm Yearbooks – Reserve yours today!!
The events, the laughs, the BFFs, the rivals, the selfies, your 2014-2015 Storm yearbook covers it all. Your
yearbook is the original #tbt. The staff orders a limited number of books so be sure to reserve your copy in
the bookstore before they sell out!! Stop by the DV Bookstore or reserve online through Jostens by clicking
here.
Message on the Measles
Please see the attached flyer for information.
Maricopa County Genesis Youth Program
Maricopa County Workforce Connections is in the process of developing and launching a new youth program
funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - the Genesis Youth Program. They will be
offering core services for youth age 14 – 24 until their program is fully operational later this year. We
currently have Youth Career Guidance Specialists located in the communities of Tempe, Mesa, Avondale, and
in the future Peoria. The centers are open daily for youth to obtain career and educational resources as well
as a safe place for them to spend time for things like homework. Youth are more than welcome to stop by
these locations during the hours of 8am to 5pm. Each center will be offering weekly workshops on various
topics related to career readiness such as resume writing, interview skills, soft skill improvement, etc. In
addition to workshops we plan on offering various activities throughout the year to engage local youth such as
movie nights at the centers. Please see the attached brochure for more information.
Need a place to study??
Ironwood Library has opened up a meeting room on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm as a place for teens to
do group study or projects without having to worry about being quiet in the library. They will also be
providing light snacks and beverages. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
NAU Teacher of the Month Award
Please see the attached flyer for the Northern Arizona University Educator of the Month promotion. Students
could win tickets to a Suns home game for them and their favorite teacher, as well as other great game night
prizes, courtesy of Northern Arizona University and the Phoenix Suns. Students can re-nominate their favorite
teacher for each monthly award.
Nominate Your Teacher for the Silver Apple Award
Click here for information to nominate your favorite teacher for the Channel 3 Silver Apple Award.
Silent Witness Hotline
480.706.7433
Dresses
Foothills Baptist Church has a closet full of dresses for dances, prom and drama costumes in a variety of styles
and sizes. They were collected by their students over the past five years who have and or are attending Desert
Vista. They are stored on their campus in the student building and are loaned or donated to any student who
has the need. They do not charge, expect attendance at the church, or evangelize any girl who has a need for
one of the dresses. It is purely a way for their students to help others. Their students are aware of this
resource and they share it with those they come in contact with, and they just want to make sure that anyone
who is in need of a dress gets one. If you are interested, please contact:
Shanna Gallo
Account Manager
Foothills Baptist Church
Work 480.759.2118
Cell 602.550.2594
[email protected] or [email protected]
She will gladly speak with girls, mothers, etc. and set up a time to open the closet for you.
THREADZ
The Tempe Teen Resource Center known as “Threadz” provides clothing, shoes, hygiene items and school
supplies to teenagers for school, internships, and job interviews. Threadz was created in 2009 in partnership
with Communities in Schools of Tempe and Kyrene after requests from school staff and social workers. The
center has served thousands of students in Tempe Union, Tempe Elementary, and Kyrene School districts.
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Tempe High
1730 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281 (in the “T” building off of the Broadway Road parking lot)
Click here for more information on the program, how to donate items or to become a parent volunteer.
Grad Night 2015
ATTENTION Senior Parents:
Preparations for DVHS Grad Night 2015 are moving forward quickly!
Native New Yorker will be holding a fundraiser for us on March 25th. More details to follow.
The current cost for registration is $110.00 until March 13th; starting March 16th the price will go up to
$120.00. The day of the event the price will be $125.00. We take cash, check or credit card (convenience
charge will apply). If you pay by cash, your senior can take the registration form and check to Mrs. Nancy
Kapler (Desert Vista Receptionist) in the front office.
If you have already registered your senior you should be receiving regular emails updating you on fundraising
opportunities and information related to Grad Night. If you are not receiving emails please first, check your
spam folder, and then second, contact us at [email protected]. We do have a few
emails that get bounced back to us.
What is Grad Night? It is an all-night celebration which begins immediately following commencement when
buses transport graduates to a safe and fun location for the all-night celebration. In recent years the event has
been held at ULTRA STAR Multi Entertainment Center (www.ultrastarAKChin.com) in Maricopa.
Check us out on Facebook: Class of 2015 DVHS Grad Night
EARN FREE MONEY for Grad Night -- Register your Safeway Club Card with www.eScrip.com, choose to support
"Desert Vista High School Grad Nite" (ID# 165597). Then register your Fry's Card with www.frysfood.com,
choose to support "DV Grad Night" (ID#50312). Congratulations! You've just made your
Seniors Grad Night more fun!!!
NEW Scholarship Site
There is a new site on SchoolFusion for scholarship information. Click here for more information.
GO THUNDER!!
Respectfully,
Christine Barela
Principal
DVHS Mission: Desert Vista inspires a community of learning by demonstrating excellence in academics, arts
and extra-curricular activities.
DVHS Vision: We strive for excellence by engaging our community, promoting accountability, fostering
responsibility, and encouraging life-long learning.
AIMS Science Test Schedule
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Testing Period
8:20-10:20
(2 Hours)
Materials Returned
10:20-10:30
(10 minutes)
Lunch
10:35-11:10
(35 minutes)
0 hour
11:15-11:45
(30 minutes)
Period 1
11:50-12:20
(30 minutes)
Period 2
12:25-12:55
(30 minutes)
Period 3
1:00-1:30
(30 minutes)
Period 4/5
1:35-2:05
(30 minutes)
Period 6
2:10-2:40
(30 minutes)
Period 7
2:45-3:15
(30 minutes)
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Please note---All freshmen and sophomores currently enrolled in Biology 1-2,
Honors Biology 1-2 or Living World must test.
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Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:15 on AIMS Science day.
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There will be no special bus service provided on testing days. If students are
unable to obtain alternative transportation, activities will be provided in the large
gym promptly at 8:20 AM on testing day.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 28, 2015
Contact: Laura Oxley, ADHS Public Information: (602) 542-1094
The Time is Now: Get fully vaccinated
This is a call to action to all Arizonans to protect their community, their family and themselves from measles
and many other diseases by being up to date on vaccinations. The measles outbreak that started in Disneyland
is here in our state and many people are at risk for the disease which can cause blindness, deafness and even
death – especially young children.
“The only way we can protect babies under one year old is to make
sure the rest of the community is vaccinated,” said Will Humble,
director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. “I’m
appealing to everyone whose kids are behind in their vaccinations to
get it done now. Vaccinations are the number one way for us to stop
this disease and save lives.”
Diseases like measles, mumps and pertussis were almost wiped out in
the United States after the development of vaccines. Since 2000, there
has been more than a 100 percent increase in the number of
unvaccinated children in Arizona.
“This is an excellent time to check your children’s immunizations
records and make sure they are fully protected,” said Dr. Cara Christ,
Chief Medical Officer for the Department. “It’s a good idea for people
who work in healthcare, child care or schools to check their
immunization history as well.”
Studies done in Arizona and other places found many of the families
that choose not to vaccinate their children tend to live in clusters. The
unvaccinated cluster effect is extremely dangerous for a disease as
contagious as measles. The virus is able to rapidly spread in these
areas, putting surrounding communities at risk. People with measles
are contagious before they show the rash and can easily spread the
disease in public places without knowing it.
You should be protected from measles if you were immunized by
getting two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine, or
if you have previously had the disease.
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Symptoms: Typically appear 7
to 12 days after exposure to
measles but may take up to 21
days. It begins with fever (101
F or higher), red, watery eyes,
cough and runny nose and is
followed by a rash that is red,
raised, and blotchy. The rash
begins on the face at the hairline
and moves down the body. The
rash may last for 5 to 6 days and
may turn brownish.
What to do if you think you
have measles: If you have a
healthcare provider, contact
him/her by phone and let them
know that you may have been
exposed to measles. They will
let you know when to visit their
office so as not to expose others
in the waiting area. If you do not
have a health care provider, you
may need to be seen at your
local hospital emergency
room/urgent care center. Please
call before going to let them
know you may have measles.
For more information on
measles’ signs and symptoms or
where you may find vaccine,
please check with your
healthcare provider or your
county health department.
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PHOENIX SUNS
EDUCATOR
OF THE MONTH
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, NOMINATE YOUR TEACHER!
WINNERS WILL BE AWARDED THE FOLLOWING:
1. Game Tickets: the selected teacher and the nominating student will each
receive four (4) lower-level tickets.
2. Dinner at Club Annexus: the selected teacher and the nominating student will
each receive dinner for four (4) in the US Airways Center Club Annexus.
3. A chance to watch pre-game warm-ups from the Phoenix Suns bench.
4. Pre-game on-court recognition.
5. $50 Team Store gift card for the selected teacher.
You will receive a free gift from NAU just for nominating your teacher.
REGISTER TODAY AT: SUNS.COM/NAUEDUCATOR
OFFICIAL EDUCATION PARTNER OF
THE PHOENIX SUNS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jill Hanks, Executive Director of Community Relations
(480) 345-3716 Office/(602) 722-4504 Cell/[email protected]
March 19, 2015
TUHSD Students to Benefit from Mar. 29
HOPE in Education Event
The Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation invites parents, staff and the community
to attend the 6th Annual HOPE in Education Grand Soiree. Event proceeds support
outstanding and innovative projects in the classroom, and distinctive programs that enhance
educational experiences for students in the Tempe Union High School District’s seven schools:
Corona del Sol, Desert Vista, Marcos de Niza, McClintock, Mountain Pointe, Tempe High and
Compadre Academy.
HOPE in Education Grand Soiree
March 29, 2015 ~ 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Arizona Grand Resort
8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Student and staff artwork will be on display as guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a pasta bar, specialty
desserts and entertainment. Each guest will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite student
artwork and the winner will receive a $500 scholarship.
“This is an important fundraiser for the Foundation and its goal to support programs which
encourage student and staff excellence,” said TUHS Education Foundation President Eric
Adams. “Everyone has a chance to go home with something – whether it’s winning a silent
auction, the drawing for the unique gift card tree, or just in knowing that the real winners are the
students because every dollar raised goes toward helping them be successful in high school and
beyond.”
Tickets for the HOPE event are $50 per person and may be purchased online at
http://tuhsdedfoundation.com/. Drawing tickets may be purchased for $5 each or five for $20 by
contacting Dianne Welling at 480.818.2074.
TUHS Education Foundation Grants funded as a result of the HOPE event include:
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Marcos de Niza and Corona del Sol – We the People Competition Government Team
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Tempe High – International Baccalaureate program, Together We Grow Garden Project
McClintock & Mountain Pointe – Rachel's Challenge
Compadre Academy – Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program
Mountain Pointe, Corona del Sol & Desert Vista – Freshman Orientation
Corona del Sol & Desert Vista – Quiz Bowl
Marcos de Niza - Ensemble in Residence with Orchestra, Tetra String Quartet, Culinary
Advancement
McClintock: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) Program
Desert Vista – Speech & Debate Team Trip to Nationals
“Anything is Possible” - $4,000 Scholarship for graduating senior
American Legion – “Girls and Boys State”
Tempe Youth Leadership
Tempe Top Teen and Courage Awards
If you are interested in learning more about the Foundation, have questions about the event, or
wish to be a sponsor, please contact Dianne Welling at [email protected]. Many thanks
to current sponsors: Landings Credit Union, CORE Construction, SPS+ Architects and ADM
Group, Inc.
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