April 14, 2016 The final newsletter for the year will come out May 5

April 14, 2016
The final newsletter for the year will come out May 5th.
3rd Quarter Honor Rolls are attached to the end of this newsletter.
4th Quarter Progress Reports went home with students yesterday, April 13th
Attention 8th grade Parents
There are copies of two very important documents attached to the end of this newsletter.
One explains the expectations and requirements for students to attend all 8th grade
advancement activities. Your students should have brought this form home before spring
break. If you have not seen this form, please print, read and sign it. Return this form to school
as soon as possible.
The second form has information about location, times, and dress code for the advancement
dance, as well as, the advancement ceremonies. There is also a permission slip portion that, if
signed, will allow you to take your 8th grade student home directly after their advancement
ceremonies. If this is not signed, your student will have to stay until the end of the school day.
Sports Physicals
Here’s a heads up for next year. We have scheduled dates for students to obtain FREE sports
physicals. Both events will be held at Gililland, but are for all students. Saturday, August 6th,
physicals will be offered from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Saturday, August 20th, they will be offered
from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Please put these dates on your calendar for future planning. Flyers
with information about these events will be available in late April or early May.
Two of this year’s finalists for the Diablos Excellence in Education Awards were from Connolly.
High Impact Award Finalist
Ariel Roller - ASPIRE Academy at Connolly
Inspiration Award Finalist
Lisa Jones - ASPIRE Academy at Connolly
Congratulations!!
Tempe History Museum Writing Contest
The Tempe History Museum sponsored a writing contest for fourth through
eighth grade students this year. There were 62 entries. A committee read,
scored, and selected the winners. For the 6th – 8th grade Category, the
winner was Connolly’s own Isabel Warriner from ASPIRE Academy. As first
place winner for her age
group, she will receive a
$25 gift card to Changing
Hands Bookstore and a trophy. The first and
second place winners were announced at
the Tempe History Museum on Saturday,
April 9th, and the winners read their essays.
Connolly’s Veronica Malanche Recognized for Selfless Acts of Kindness
Local elderly couple Joe and Ann Motlok received
unexpected generosity from Veronica Malanche
after she knocked on their door one day by
accident and, after noticing their need for
assistance, immediately offered to help them in
any way that she could. “She was a godsend,” said
the Motlok’s daughter Patti Dent. “Veronica was
a great help in getting them to doctor
appointments, going grocery shopping for them,
and even cooking dinner.” She never accepted
any money. After three months of assistance, which blossomed into friendship, the Motloks
decided to “pay it forward” by writing to CBS 5 News and nominating Malanche for a gift of
$500. CBS 5 News reporter Jason Barry visited Connolly on Monday, March 28th where Dent
awarded the gift to Malanche. To watch Malanche’s reaction to the surprise, visit the CBS 5
Pay It Forward website. Malanche has been working at the Tempe Elementary School District
for 15 years and is currently an Instructional Assistant at Connolly working primarily with
special needs students. Malanche exhibits great kindness and patience to which her students
respond positively. She enjoys her career because she loves working with each of her students
and watching them grow. “She has a heart of gold,” said Connolly Office Manager Gerrie
Sferra. “It makes sense that she would be recognized for something like this.”
Tempe Athletic Conference Coaches of the Year
The Tempe Athletic Conference (TAC) is pleased to announce that several Connolly coaches
received a distinguished Coach of the Season Award.
Ruth Sharpe received both the JV Girls Volleyball Coach
of the Season award and the JV Girls Softball Coach of
the Season award.
Brittany Messer won the Coach of the Season for
Varsity Girls’ Softball.
Greta Olsen won her Coach of the Season award for
her Spiritline team.
Andrew Waltz won his Coach of the
Season award for the Coed Soccer
team.
Note from the Nurse
Parents, please remember to pick up your student's medication from the health office by
1:00pm on Thursday, May 19th, 2016. Medications that are not picked up by then will be
disposed of properly.
Great Schools
Have you had a positive experience with Connolly Middle School? We would love to hear from
you! Simply visit www.greatschools.org and search for Connolly to share your comments.
Choir Concerts
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On May 3 in the cafeteria there will be two choir performances, one at 6:00pm for the 6th
grade and intermediate choirs, and one at 7:00pm for both the advanced and honors choirs
and the musical theater group. They will be performing original songs and Disney music.
Please join us!
Connolly Talent Show
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On May 4 , the amazing Connolly Talent Show will be presented in the cafeteria from 4:00 to
5:00pm. Applications to showcase your talents are available in the library and must be turned
back into the library by Friday, April 15th. Auditions will be held on Monday the 18th and
Tuesday the 19th from 3:30 to 5:00pm. If you want to participate, you must also be available
for both rehearsals being held on the 25th and 26th after school. Times will be posted.
Upcoming Parent Education opportunities
Parenting Classes of Teens will continue from 5:15pm - 7:15pm each Wednesday during the
month of April in the library. Keep your eyes out for parenting classes next year in English and
Spanish starting in August.
Connolly Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale before and after school from Mrs. Vargas in
room 211. Books may also be purchased in front of the library on
Friday mornings. The cost is $25. Books are no longer available for
sale online. We accept cash and checks made out to Connolly Middle
School.
Varsity Girls’ Basketball
By Coach Pruitt
Varsity girls’ basketball ended with a
nail-biting victory over Gililland. At the
end of the 4th quarter we were down by
4 points with less than 20 seconds on
the clock. The girls looked defeated, but
I reminded them that it wasn't over until
it was over. Two awesome shots later,
we were tied at the buzzer. Both teams
frantically tried to outscore the other in
the 3 - minute overtime period.
Miraculously, we got a few fast break lay
ups and some much needed free
throws. We won by two points, a single shot. The girls were
ecstatic, but also humbled. They
noticed that the other team was
visibly upset with many players
crying. We cheered for Gililland in
our final team huddle. It was a
great game. Connolly 8th grade
girls’ basketball team has won the
championship two years in a row. I
hope they continue this streak. All
of the girls showed great determination. This was an amazing end to a stellar, undefeated
season.
Booster Club
With the end of the year approaching quickly, there are many activities planned for students
that require financial support from the Booster Club. Please help the Booster Club by donating
$1, $5, $10, $20…. anything that fits your budget. We accept cash or checks (made payable to
the Connolly Booster Club). All donations can be given to the office or your student’s
homeroom teacher. For more information, call the Booster Club president or send us an
email. [email protected] or Sarah Hartman @ 480-510-2734
The Booster Club needs YOUR help! We are looking for a 2016-2017 Booster Club President,
Vice President, Treasurer/Acting Secretary and Secretary. If you are interested please contact
the Booster Club at [email protected].
Student Council News
The Student Store is open. Snacks may be purchased before school on
Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:45am until 8:05am only.
Purchase popcorn, trail mix, baked chips, beef jerky, or fruit chews for a
morning, lunch, or afternoon snack. No items are to be consumed in the
classroom. Items range from 50¢ to $2.00.
The final all-school dance will be Friday, April 22nd.
This will be an Earth Day Dance. In celebration,
students are allowed to wear green shirts all day!
These shirts can be green polos, green tee shirts or
green jerseys. Shirts must be appropriate, such as no
tank tops, no midriffs, and no see through shirts.
This dance is for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, begins at
1:30pm, and ends promptly at 2:55pm. There are
NO late buses. Please plan accordingly. Cost is
$3.00 or $5.00 for the snack pack.
Under the Sea is coming!
The final dance of the school year is the promotion dance for
th
8 graders only. This dance is from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on May 13th. Students may get
dressed up to attend this dance. Attire guidelines must be followed. Please refer to your CMS
Handbook/Agenda or the information sheet posted at the end of this newsletter for additional
information.
Student Lunch and Learns
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On April 20 , Nicole George from Kaplan Test Prep will be presenting information on what
tests to expect, and plan for, during your high school years in order to meet 4-year college
admissions requirements. She will discuss how to prepare for the ACT and SAT, when students
should begin to take each test, and what the scores mean.
Students may sign up during their lunch periods the week prior to the presentation date and
they will be given a pass to take their lunch to the library on that day.
March Madness Three on Three Basketball Tournament
Three on Three
Basketball crowned its
victors. Congratulations
to Team Flight - this
year’s champions!
Chance Garland
Aiden Penry
Ryan Huerta
Asael Worden
Congratulations!
Best Buddies
The Best Buddies Club will celebrate the end of the school year with a walking field trip to
Salleh Park for a picnic on April 22nd. Students need to have their permission slips turned in by
Friday, April 15th in order to attend.
Connolly’s Baseball Team
By Jesse Sanchez
This year’s Connolly Baseball
Team won every game – an
undefeated season. We
practiced hard and it paid
off! We also won the Tempe
District Championship. It
was a satisfying feat and it
will be a fantastic memory
for all of us.
All City Athletic Conference (ACAC) Champions
By Connie Devenport
ACAC Girls’ Basketball had a great season with a record of 3 – 0. The girls played hard in the
championship game against Fees and won in double overtime. Coach Taylor and Coach
Harmony did an amazing job leading the team to the City Championship. Well done girls!
NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
Students in NJHS collected plastic wrappers and thin
wrapping material that cannot normally be recycled
through recycling machines. During their March
meeting, students donated the plastic to the Tempe
Recycling Alliance. Several hundred pounds were collected. A
responsible act by NJHS students helped to keep our environment
clean. In addition, the plastic collected is used to
create benches, planters, and many other useful
things. Thanks to all who participated.
Please note: NJHS will be visiting ASU’s Barrett Honors
College on Wednesday, April 27th. Permission slips
were sent home at our
March meeting. Forms
were due April 1st. Please
see Ms. Olsen or Mrs.
Roller with any questions.
Stargazing Event
Connolly students and families
enjoyed an evening filled with
events. Students in ASPIRE and
AVID promoted activities in their
classrooms. The Connolly choir
performed too. Content
departments facilitated games
such as asteroid dodge ball,
shoot the moon, space bingo,
and math probability. The
Arizona Science Center and
Pacific
Scientific
were on campus along with the Challenger Center with a liquid nitrogen
demonstration. Connolly’s Student Council sold moon pies and Astro Hot
Dogs were a big hit. Keeping the mood fun, many students and parents
danced to the music of the D.J. The highlight of the evening was
checking out the planetarium and the telescopes for nighttime sky
viewing.
Mrs. Cadman’s sixth grade AVID
students designed and
implemented a game for
participants.
Nothing is better than a great game of
asteroid dodge ball.
Mrs. Dorn working with students on math
probability.
Mr. Mahoney’s choir students performing
during the Stargazing Event.
Mrs. Small and Ms. Richards calling out space
bingo questions.
Reminder from Officer Baggs
Parents and students, please, do not
Way when going to and from school
intersection for pedestrians and
students and vehicles. The proper
Drive, where there is a traffic light
River intersection is just a little bit
let’s all be SAFE!
cross Broadway Road at Country Club
at Connolly. It is a very dangerous
there have been a few close calls with
place to cross Broadway is at River
and crosswalks. The Broadway and
east of Country Club Way. So please,
Bullying Unit with Detective Baggs
Over the course of six weeks, all of Mrs. Cadman’s classes had
the opportunity to learn about bullying. They were informed
of the resources available here at CMS and strategies to use to
address bullying. One teaching strategy used was role-playing.
Students were given a bullying scenario and they used their
knowledge to create a skit that combats bullying in a positive
light. We also had the opportunity to create anti-bullying
posters. Three posters were chosen by the district and will be
laminated and featured!
Living in Two Worlds Program
As the school year comes to an end, so does the Living in Two Worlds Program sponsored by
Mrs. Cadman. This program was designed for our Native American youth to help them abstain
from drugs and alcohol through lessons taught by Freddie Johnson from the Phoenix Indian
Center. The students learned a game called the Navajo Strong Game that taught team building
and patience using winter stories told by Mr. Johnson. The program ended with a pizza party
and students left with tools to say no to drugs and alcohol.
Spoiler Alert
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE MAY 19TH. DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 12:20pm
6th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Abdelrazec, Noura
Acevedo-Lopez, Sicily
Acuna, Chloie
Adkins, Rebekah
Aguilar Velazquez, Alexis
Aguilar, Carlos
Aguilar, Emiliano
Alatorre, Daphne
Allard, David
Allen, Rachel
Alto, Zoe
Andreas, Colton
Angel, Nathan W.
Appleton, Xander
Arellano Ramos, Juan
Arellano, Angelo
Arias, Elizabeth
Arnold, Kailey
Arzillo, Dylan
Ashford, Alliyah
Avila, Alonzo
Avila, Victoria
Bailey, Demond
Baker, Nathaniel
Ballez, Xavier
Bancroft, Isabella
Barcenas Villalobos, Omar
Bay Esquer, Dayanna
Beamon, Sahsha
Becerra Magallon, Stacy
Begay, Deion
Begaye, Ciara
Beltran, Johnny
Benford, Kelis
Benitez, Gabriella
Bennett, Brooke
Bostick, Jaynie
Bowens, Jason D.
Branson, Christian
Brito Mendoza, Cesar
Bustamante, Angelisa
Cabantoy, Jaida
Cadriel, Ysenia
Calderon Rodriguez, Gerardo
Callicotte, Gabriella
Campechano Beltran, David
Cantley, Leo
Cantua Rodriguez, Fernando
Carlos, Tyler
Carreto Hernandez, Jason
Carter, Lavell
Castillo, Cit'lali
Castro Ordaz, Alexander
Castro Pena, Mayra
Catania, Eliza
Cazares Berrelleza, Bianca
Cedillo Ramirez, Kasandra
Cervantes Uribe, Luis
Chrisman, Nathaniel
Clark, Noah
Coffin, Jayden
Cooper, Jada
Corrales, Victor
Cruz Diaz, Melani
Dang, Dat
Daniel, Zachary
Deall, Daisy
Dengi, Denise
Diaz, Desiree
Dick, Madison
Do, Kiet
Donegan, Michele
Donegan, Veronica
Esiron, Sisie
Fernandez, Arriana
Fernandez, Ethen
Fields, Jasmine
Fleming, Destiny
Flores Santillan, Kevin
Flores, Donna
Flores, Isaiah
Flores, Joel
French, Benjamin
French, Jenesis
Furlong, Joseph
Galvan, Richard J.
Garcia, Alonso
Garcia, Brace
Garcia, Xavier
Garza, Keyerra
Genis Campos, Christian
George, Latrell
Glei, William
Gomez Osorio, Maria
Gonzales Avalos, Jesus
Guerrero, Jose
Gurule, Emma
Hall, Damon
Hanley, Braedon
Harris, Joziah
Henderson, Gabriel
Heracleo Garcia, Eric
Hermosillo, Savannah
Hernandez, Emily
Hernandez, Maeson
Hernandez, Yanet
Hillman, Angel
Hodges, Cheyenne
Homme, Britany
Huynh, Nghi
Jacobo, Gabriel
Jensen, Allison
Jimenez Aguilar, Jasmin
Johnson Christos, John
Johnson, Tahj
Johnson-Tabor, Tyler
Jones, Kiara
Jones, Rebecca
Kausche, Benjamin
Lamey, Essence
Larson, Nevaeh
Lichner, Mya
Lidy, DeNay
Lindor, Elijah
Link, Izabella
Loftin, Holden
Longoria Cortes, Jesus
Lopez Andrade, Victor
Lopez Rubio, Mirma
Lopez, Carlos
Lopez, Marcos
Lopez, Mason
Madey, Mohamed
Manuel, Lidia
Manygoats, Noah
Martinez, Esequiel
Martinez, Jacob
Martinez, Jeremiah
Mascaro, Nickolas
Maya, Estrella
Mazon-Abeita, Aidan
McGrew, Travis
Meerfeld, Mina
Mejia, Brian
Membres, Darius
Mendez Ruiz, Bryan
Mendoza Jimenez, Dafne
Mendoza Zambrano, Analih
Mercado Caudillo, Claudia
Mike, Ialesha
Minix, Khadijah
Mitchell, Nizhoni
Montanez Rojas, Jose
Montanez, Lizeth
Montgomery, Caleb
Montgomery, Nevaeh
Moreno Toledo, Andrea
Morrison, Drew
Muratovic, Lejla
Murrieta, Jocelynn
Myers, Wesley
Nail, Tracy
Nelson, Andrea
Nestvold, Steven
Nguyen, Ynhi
Nicholson, Alicia
Noriega Pineda, Amy
Nuanez, Monique
O'Neal-Gamble, Anthony
Ontiveros, Brenden
Orozco Lopez, Erick
Orozco-Cervantes, Jesus
Ortiz, Diego
Ortiz, Lilyanna
Osorio Hernandez, Humberto
Osuna, Jacob
Parsons, Kaylee
Patterson, Jonathan
Perez Loyola, Zaira
Perez, Abbey
Perez, Alexander
Perez, Alina
Perez, Angel
Perez, Isaac
Perez, Mia
Perez, Nisa
Pfluger, Grayson
Pigon, Kathryn
Pina Vazquez, Ashanti
Pliego Figueroa, Marilin
Puchi Dominguez, Elizama
Quijada Inzunza, Gregory
Ragland, Jacob
Ramirez, Amara
Ramos Amaro, Lilyanna
Ramos-Garcia, Liliana
Reisslein, Tom
Rendon Vargas, Jennifer
Reyes Rojas, Arturo
Reyes, Emilio
Riley, Laci
Risley, Camryn
Rivas, Miranda
Robinson, Darrion
Roblero Gordillo, Jorge
Rodriguez, Angelisa
Romero, Priscilla
Rosales Montejo, Alejandro
Ross, Donovan
Royal, Madison
Rubio De La Cruz, Yanuthziri
Ruiz-Ellinger, Izik
Salazar Fernandez, Lissette
Salazar Moreno, Victoria
Sanchez Arcos, Brenda
Sanchez, Aviva
Sanchez, Marqus
Sarria, Johnathan
Sayers, Savannah
Sesma, Victoria
Smith, Layla
Soto Pino, Isaac
Soto, Kiara
Suell, Cori
Sullivan, James
Swanson, Kiera
Swindle, Darien
Tanisha, Tasnim
Tanner, Celine
Thomas, Daje'ion
Thomas, Kristopher
Tillett, Hailee
Tracy, Tyler
Trammell, Gianna
Trotter, Joseph
Trotter, Michael
Tsosie, Savannah
Tufino Aguilar, Jatsiri
Turcios, Veronica
Valdez, Aracelli
Vasquez, Christopher M.
Venegas, Aaron
Venegas, Daniel
Wandix, Jakayla
Wandix, Malayia
Ward, Katherine
Warriner, Elayna
Wells, Zachary
Werner, Faith
Whitehorse, Kyle
Whiten, Anaya
Whitman, Burgundi
Wood, Andrew
Wood, Lucilia
Yazzie, Jasmine
Young, Ashton
Zavala Roman, Victor
Zimmerman, Nicolet
7th Grade Third Quarter Honor Roll
Acevedo Macias, Jennifer
Adam, Victoria
Ahmed, Faduma
Ahmed, Mohamed
Ait Boukrim, Ilyass
Allard, Nathan
Anej, Samuel
Arevalos-Huerta, Alexander
Arrieta, Kevin
Atherton, Bradlee
Ayala Alberto, Karen
Barbian, Destiny
Barclay, Aydyn
Bautista Garcia, Asael
Bello, Ezequiel
Beltran Carreno, Maria
Betancourt, Analy
Bia, Racquel
Bighorse, Neovaugni
Bishop, Nevaeh
Bond, Kameron
Borquez, Yasvi
Bostick, Mysti
Botham, Maeve
Boyer-Erno, Ryleigh
Briner, Billie
Brittain, Isaac
Brossia, Alexandier
Brown, Jessica
Burns, Dylan
Burnside, Glenn
Cannon, Omari
Cantley, Lamonte
Carrillo Vega, Viridiana
Castaneda Preciado,
Genesis
Celis, Kevin
Cervantes, Oseas
Chandoqui-Mandujano,
Leslie
Collins, Zakery
Conrad, Zachari
Cooley, Trinity
Cossio, Alejandro
Cruz, Joshua
Dewitt, Jeniz
Downton, Braelin
Duenas, Samantha
Duran-Garcia, Briana
Esparza, Marcus
Estrada, Raquel
Estrada, Sebastian
Evans, Rodney
Fajardo, Olivia
Farling, Candace
Fernandez Gonzalez, Yaretzi
Fernandez, Juan
Ferrel, Angel
Finnern, Trevor
Flores Barraza, Dania
Flores Velazquez, Rocio
Flores, Ayanna
Fragoso Calderon,
Guadalupe
Frank, Damien
Frey, Keoni
Fuller, Jeffrey
Gallegos, Madison
Gallo Gastelum, Melanie
Giunta, Ali
Glei, Emily
Gonzalez Saucedo, Brenda
Guerrero Garcia, David
Gutierrez, Omar
Hall, Daniel
Hamm, Liam
Harasha, Noble
Hayou, Laurel
Henson, Bryce
Hepworth, Caleb
Hernandez, Emillio A.
Hilbink, Jorden
Hinkle, Triniti
Jende, Alexander
Johnson, Julia
Jollie, Sasha
Kaplan, Louisa
Kokanovich, Lincoln
Lamoree, Ethan
Larrubis, Shedea
Lewis, Kolby
Leyva Anaya, Jessica
Limber, Koral
Lizarraga, Nayeli
Longoria, Jesus
Lopez Acero, Maria
Lopez Hernandez, Jacob
Lopez, Emelina
Lopez, Ruben
Lu, Davis
Mamaghani, Eileen
Martinez Barajas, Marcos
Martinez Ramos, Stephanie
Mason, Jaden
McAlphin, Amanda
Mendoza Olguin, Naya
Mercado, Michael
Miller, Carter
Monroy Ruiz, George
Montoya, Isaac
Moore, Bianca
Moore, Jesse
Morales DeLaCruz, Lourdez
Moran, Megan
Moreno Toledo, Charito
Moreno, Alexia
Mosley, Jayden
Mosqueda Melgarejo, Katia
Murillo, Azucena
Najera, Getsemani
Navarro, Jonathan
Nelson, Joni
Nielsen, Maxwell
Norman, Ruby
OBannon, Aryana
Olsen, Laela
Orozco Cervantes, Reyna
Orozco, Rosa
Philbee, Daniel
Pina Gonzalez, Diego
Pina, Jesus
Pinto, Daniela
Price, Amber
Puente-Reinhardt, Dario
Purtee, Trinity
Quijada Inzunza, Miguel
Radick, Dominic
Ramirez Vasquez, Lindsey
Randall-Barela, John
Readis, Maliahlani
Reese-Surber, Ralphiel
Revollo, Cesar
Reyes, Yamilet
Richardson, Hunter
Rodriguez, Alexander
Rodriguez, Angel
Rodriguez, Riley
Rosalez, Christyan
Ruff, Emily
Ruiz, Joseph
Samuel, Alanah
Sanchez Flores, Alexis
Sanchez, Felipe
Sanders, Mathias
Schwartz, Tyler
Servin Sanchez, Grecia
Sha, Anthony
Silk, Jonathan J.
Smith, Steven
Soto Beltran, Elva
Spinella, Corbin
Stanford, Conall
Stern, Sophie
Stidhum, Erica
Stinson-Maas, Mario
Stone, Torriano
Sullivan, Kendra
Sunday, Matthew
Talavera, Mariella
Talbert, Gabrielle
Taylor, Marieluise
Teserio, Jade
Thompson, Colt
Torres, Jacob
Tougas, Josephine
Trevino-Valenzuela, Alex
Truong, Anh
Turner, Anozria
Turner, Rahni
Tyler, Angela
Uribe Fernandez, Mya
Uribe Fernandez, Salma
Valdez Mendez, Roberto
Vega, Alyssa
Velazquez Delacruz,
Brandon
Venegas, Jasmine
White, Allison
Whitman, Steven
Wiley, Tatum
Williams, Mhya
Winters, Makayla
Wochner, Ryan
Woosley, Rachel
Worden, Kimberly
Worley, Dylan
8th Grade Honor Roll
Adams, Kara
Adelberg, Benjamin
Aguilar Zarco, Lucero
Aguilar, Michael
Alam, Syeda
Alvarado, Eli
Anderson, Andrew
Anderson, Macy
Antenor, Angelo Carl
Arellano Perez, Ernesto
Arispe, Justin
Astudillo Ambriz, Aaron
Ayon, Amber
Bahe, Johnathan
Baker, Freddie
Baker, Naomi
Bamfield, Lenliza
Bandin-Esparza, Brianna
Barbour, Amyr
Barrett, Christian
Barrett, Katie
Bautista Garcia, Enoc
Beamon, Aspyn
Becerra Hernandez, Axel
Bell, Jhermond
Benitez, Xavier
Bogaard, Mariska
Bounds, Joshua
Briner, Joanne
Brooksbank, Ashton
Burchfield, Tristan
Burciaga, Melanie
Bustillos Burciaga, Max
Calderon, Josue
Caperlac, David Christian
Cason, Elijah
Cason, Jeremiah
Castillo, Naat'anii
Castro Chavez, Mirza
Castro, Jessica
Catania, Seriah
Cervantes Uribe, Daniel
Cervantes, Pearl
Cisneros, David
Coleman, Braden
Colville, Michael
Corrales, Carlos
Cruz Romero, Ryan
Cruz, Angel
Cruz, Gabriela
Cruz, Natalia
De Heij, Alexander
Delacruz, Mark
Dengi, Caio
Devenport, Connie
Dominguez, Yara
Duran, Giancarlo
Emerson, Ryan
Encinas, Maximiliano
Enriquez, Ajay
Espinoza, Alexis
Ewan, Keegan
Felix, David
Flor Monroy, Jasmin
Flores, Miranda
Frey, Noa
Fuentes, Sarahi
Fuse, Micah
Gamal Eldin, Ahmed
Garcia, Kevin
Garland, Chance
Gibson, Zachary
Gishey, Joshua
Green, Ahjahnay
Greene, Amanni
Griswold, Nicholas Dean
Gutierrez-Sillas, Adriana
Hall, Are'Kasha
Halloum, Sirin
Hartman, Charlotte-Ann
Hatathlie, Brenndon
Hayou, Leatrice
Henderson, Olivia
Hernandez Ortiz, Carlos
Hoang, Lillian
Huerta McWhirter, Robert
Huerta McWhirter, Ryan
Hybner, Chase
Jackson, Sasha
Jensen, Matthew
Johnson, Arlara
Jones, Natalie
Jordan, Luke
Jordan, Tayoni
Joyce, Lillian
Kirwan, Garrett
Klinefelter, Kurtis
Leary, Samuel
Lee, Spencer
Letcher, Nicholas
Lewis, Janiah
Lomeli, Crisna Dallan
Lopez, Serena
Madey, Madey
Mallard, Myles
Manuel, Alicia
Manygoats, Caleb
Martinez, Armando
Martinez, Jianna
Martinez, Ximena
McCall, Jeremiah
McGavren, Lenard
Mitchell, Caleb
Mitchell, Ian
Mitchell, Jaden
Moreno, Benjamin
Morgan, Isaak
Mueller, Emily
Murillo-Vasquez, Bryant
Murrieta, Andrew
Myers, Julia
Najera, Daniel
Naranjo-Dahlgren, Abigail
Nelson, Garrison
Nelson, Leah
Nez, Serenity
Nguyen, Philip
Nunez Lozano, Victor
Nunez Martinez, Jesus
Organek, Jacob
Osman, Yara
Pacheco, Christopher
Padilla Guzman, Miah
Palma Reyes, Sarai
Parkhurst, Jasmine
Parry, Sativalana
Partida Gastelum, Mireya
Patricio, Zoe
Paul, Grace
Penneau, Max
Penry, Aiden
Perez Flores, Wendy
Perez Renteria, Jesus
Perez Suarez, Carolina
Perez, Michael
Philipps, Luke
Pina, Juan
Piro, Sutton
Ramirez Rivera, Daisy
Reid, Yasmin
Rendon, Aksel
Rhodes, Declan
Rivera Meza, Dalia
Rodriguez, Alanna
Rodriguez, Isabel
Romero, Dion
Romero, Eduardo
Romo, Itza
Rosales, Elizandro
Rosas, Alysia
Ruiz Olvera, Bryan
Sachar, Damien
Salazar, Alexia
San Juan San Pedro, Abigail
Sanchez, Jesse
Sanchez, Marin
Sandifer, Myranda
Santillano, Carlos
Sarria, Colton
Schoggins, Amber
Segosebe, Senametso
Sias Caraveo, Paula
Singer, Jay
Skree, Savannah
Sockyma, Tyler
Sondrup, Alex
Strich, Theodore
Sutter, Jackson
Tanhueco, Armela
Tapia, Anthony
Torres Castillo, Alex
Tran, Ngan
Travis, Brody
Trejo Celis, Daniela
Underwood, Layla
Utrera-Steagall, Elizabeth
Valenzuela, Lupita
Vigil, Micheal
Villazana Adame, Kevin
Vu, Nancy
Wakkure, Noah
Ward, Taylor
Warriner, Isabel
Weatherly, Cierra
Wenger, Maren
Whited, Malika
Wilkins, Garrett
Willis, Hailey
Wilson, Leia
Winters, Truelee
Wood, Emily
Worden, Asael
Yazzie, Avery
_______________________________
_______________________________
____________________
Student’s last name ( print )
Student’s First name ( print )
Social Studies teacher
February 22, 2016
Dear Parents and 8th Grade Students,
The end of the 2015-2016 school year is fast approaching. End of the year activities for 8th graders are a privilege and
honor to attend. As a result, the administration and 8th grade faculty have established promotion, or “advancement”,
criteria for attendance, academics, and behavior.
In order to be eligible to attend the 8 th grade dance and the end of the year field trip, all 8 th grade students must
maintain at least a “D” average in every class (including P.E., Music, and Electives) by May 6, 2016.
In addition to the maintenance of at least a “D” average in every class, students are expected to continue to use good
judgment and follow established school and district rules. In order for education to be effective, good behavior is as
important as academic achievement and school attendance. Beginning March 14, 2016, and continuing until the final
day of school, any student who is truant, (ditching), will not be permitted to attend the end of the year field trip and
advancement dance. Any student who receives one or more out-of-school suspensions (OSS) or three or more in-school
interventions (ISI) of any length or is on ISI/OSS/library probation at the time of the dance and/or field trip will
automatically be ineligible for the end of the year field trip and/or advancement dance. Please take time to talk with
your child about following school rules, proper behavior in and out of the classroom, and the importance of doing their
best work in all classes.
Students are also responsible for the return of all textbooks and library books by requested dates. Books must be
returned and all missing book fees must be paid. Any other outstanding charges must be paid by requested dates (i.e.,
P.E fees). Students with outstanding debts will not be permitted to attend the field trip and/or dance.
You will be receiving additional information regarding the end of the year activities, but until such time, please keep
the following dates in mind:
8th grade AIMS Science Assessment will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Make-ups on March 23, 2016.
AzMerit testing will be administered during the week of March 28-April 1, 2016. Please do not plan vacations or
appointments during this week.
Eighth grade Advancement Dance will be held on Friday afternoon, May 13th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Eighth grade Classroom Advancement Activity will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on Thursday, May 19th, 2016.
We are looking forward to this important milestone in your child’s future. We appreciate your encouragement and
support. We welcome any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Mullery, Principal
&
Connolly Middle School Eighth grade teachers
Please sign and return by March 4, 2016 to your Social Studies teacher.
I understand the 2015-2016 policy, as stated above, for the advancement activity, dance, and field trip.
__________________________________
Parent signature
Date
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Student signature
Date
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------Apellido del Alumno/a (letra de molde) Primer Nombre del Alumno/a (letra de molde) Maestro/a de
Ciencias Sociales
22 de Febrero, 2016
Estimados Padres y Alumnos de 8º Grado,
El final del año escolar 2015-2016, se aproxima rápidamente. Las actividades de fin de año, para los alumnos de 8º son
un privilegio y un honor el poder participar. Como resultado, la administración y los maestros de 8º grado han
establecido un criterio para poder pasar o “avanzar” de año. El cual incluye buena asistencia escolar, buenas
calificaciones académicas, y buen comportamiento.
Para poder ser elegibles para asistir al el baile de 8º grado y la excursión de fin de año, todos los alumnos de 8º grado
deben de tener una calificacion de pasando o un “D” de promedio en cada clase (incluyendo Educación Física, Música,
y Clases Electivas) para el 6 de Mayo. 2016.
Aparte de mantener un promedio “D” en cada clase, se espera que los alumnos continúen tomando buenas decisiones y
siguiendo las reglas establecidas por la escuela y el distrito escolar. Para que una buena educacion sea efectiva, el buen
comportamiento es tan importante como el progreso académico y la asistencia escolar. Empezando el 14 de Marzo,
2016, y continuando hasta el último día de clases, si el alumno/a falta a la escuela sin permiso (irse de pinta), no se le
permitirá participar a la excursión de fin de año o al baile de avanzamiento. Si el alumno/a recibe 1 o más
suspensiones fuera de la escuela (OSS) o 3 o más intervenciones dentro de la escuela (ISI) de cualquier duración o está
a prueba (probation) por haber recibido OSS/ISI/biblioteca (Suspensión fuera o dentro de la escuela) cuando sea la
fecha del baile y de la excursión, automáticamente esto lo hará inelegible para la excursión de fin de año y al baile de
avanzamiento. Por favor tome el tiempo para hablar con su hijo/a sobre seguir las reglas escolares, comportamiento
apropiado dentro y fuera del salón, y la importancia de hacer su mejor trabajo posible en cada una de sus clases.
Los alumnos también son responsables por regresar todos los libros escolares y de la biblioteca para la fecha solicitada.
Los libros deberán ser regresados y si los libros se han extraviado, pagar el costo por reemplazarlos. Si se debe algún
dinero adicional, esa cuenta también debe ser saldada (incluyendo costos de P.E. o Educación Física). Los alumnos que
tengan deudas pendientes, no podrán participar en la excursión y el baile de avanzamiento.
Usted estará recibiendo más informacion sobre las actividades de fin de año. Pero hasta que esto suceda, por favor
tenga en mente las siguientes fechas:
El examen Estatal AIMS en Ciencias Naturales para 8º grado será el Martes, 22 de Marzo 2016. Si faltaron al examen lo
podrán tomar el 23 de Marzo 2016.
El examen AzMerit será administrado durante la semana del 28 de Marzo al 1º de Abril, 2016. Por favor no haga planes
de vacaciones o citas durante esta semana.
El Baile de Avanzamiento para 8º grado será el Viernes por la tarde, 13 de Mayo 2016, de 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
La Actividad de Avanzamiento en el salón, para 8º grado, empezara puntualmente a las 9:00 a.m. el Jueves, 19 de Mayo
2016.
Esperamos con gusto el principio del futuro de su hijo/a. Agradecemos su cooperación y apoyo. Si usted tiene alguna
pregunta o preocupación, por favor llámenos.
Sinceramente,
Kathryn Mullery, Directora
y
Maestros de 8º grado de la Escuela Secundaria Connolly
Por favor regrese esta hoja firmada para el 4 de Marzo, 2016 a el maestro/a de Ciencias
Sociales.
Yo entiendo la póliza o reglas para el año escolar 2015-2016, como antes mencionado, la Actividad de Avanzamiento en
el Salón, el baile, y la excursión.
____________________________________
___________________________________
Firma de Padre/Guardian
Fecha
Firma del Alumno/a
Fecha
Connolly Middle School Advancement Information
Information for the 8th grade Advancement Program
*In order to be eligible to attend the 8th grade dance and 8th grade Field Trip--all 8th grade students must maintain at
least a “D” average in every class (including P.E., Music, and Electives) by Friday, May 6, 2016.
The advancement program start time will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Students
must report to school at the regular time. This gives us time to get organized. The program is
approximately 30 minutes in length and parents are welcome to attend. Please be advised that seating
is limited. Students must dress in appropriate attire. No strapless, low cut or backless dresses. Skirt
slits must not be higher than mid-thigh. Sagging pants will not be allowed. Any clothing revealing
undergarments is considered inappropriate. Clothes with suggestive logos that promote violence,
drug/alcohol use, suicide, gambling, cigarettes, racism, or obscene symbols/sayings are not allowed.
Meaningful, but brief individualized classroom programs designed to emphasize the importance of
continuing on to high school and post-secondary education will be conducted in designated 8th grade
building classrooms.
Your child’s promotion classroom will be: Teacher___________________Room #______.
*Parents/Guardians who complete and return the permission form located below may pick up their
8th grade student following the promotion program.
(Connolly strongly discourages the use of limousines for all advancement activities.)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Information for Advancement Dance
On Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria, there will be an advancement dance.
This dance is for eligible 8th grade Connolly students and their parents ONLY. This means NO students from
other schools or other grades will be allowed to attend. Please ensure your child wears appropriate dress.
No strapless, low cut or backless dresses. Skirt slits must not be higher than mid-thigh. All dress must
follow the guidelines listed above in the Advancement Program information. Tickets cost $3.00 and the
students may purchase them at school during lunch or at the door. A current Student ID is required.
Students who are on any school probation list(s), not passing all classes with a “D” average or have
received one or more out-of-school suspensions or three or more in-school suspensions from April 4, 2016
until May 13, 2016 will not be allowed to attend the dance.
Please do not drop your child off before 4:00 p.m. There will be no supervision before 4:00 p.m.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR CHILD BY 6:00 P.M.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM EARLY RELEASE PERMISSION SLIP
My child _____________________________________ has permission to leave campus after the completion of
the advancement program on May 19, 2016 with a parent/guardian. I understand that school buses will not
be available until “extra” early dismissal at 12:20 p.m. and there will be no late bus.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________Date:_____________
Please return this permission form to your Social Studies teacher by Friday, May 13, 2016. Students
will not be allowed to leave school immediately after the program on Thursday, May 19, 2016 without
written parent/guardian permission.
Información Sobre El Avanzamiento De La Escuela
Secundaria Connolly
Información sobre el Programa de Avanzamiento de 8º grado
*Para ser elegible asistir a el baile de 8º grado de avanzamiento yla excursión para 8º grado, todo el alumnado de 8º
grado debe de mantener un promedio de “D” en cada clase (incluyendo Educación Física(P.E.), Musica,y clases
Electivas )para el Viernes, 6 de Mayo, 2016.
El Programa de Avanzamiento empezara a las 9:00 a.m. en punto, el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016. Los alumnos
deben de presentarse a la escuela a la hora regular. Esto nos da tiempo para organizarnos. El programa durara
aproximadamente 30 minutos, y los padres son invitados en asistir. Les informamos que hay asientos
limitados. Los alumnos deben de vestirse con ropa apropiada. No se permitirán vestidos sin tirantes,
escotados, o sin espalda. La abertura de la falda o vestido no debe ser mas arriba que medio muslo. Pantalones
colgantes no serán permitidos. Cualquier tipo de ropa que permita verse la ropa interior es considerado
inapropiado. Ropa con logo tipos sugestivos los cuales hablen de violencia, uso de drogas/alcohol, suicidio,
apuestas, cigarros, racismo, y con símbolos o dichos obscenos no serán permitidos.
Se llevaran acabo, significativo, pero breves programas individualizados en los salones de 8º grado, diseñados
para enfatizar la importancia de continuar a la preparatoria y la educación posterior a la secundaria. Este
evento se llevara acabo en los salones designados de 8º grado.
El salón de avanzamiento de su hijo/a será: Maestro/a____________________Salon___________.
*Padres/Guardianes que completen y regresen la hoja de permiso aquí abajo, pueden recoger a su
alumno/a de 8º grado después del programa de avanzamiento.
(La Escuela Secundaria Connolly, desanima el uso de limosinas par alas actividades de avanzamiento.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Información sobre el Baile de Avanzamiento
El Viernes, 13 de Mayo, 2016 de 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. en la cafetería, habrá un Baile de Avanzamiento. Este
baile es elegible nada mas para el alumnado de 8º grado de la Escuela Secundaria Connolly, y sus padres
SOLAMENTE. No se permitirá a ningún alumno/a de otras escuelas o de otros grados el asistir. Por favor de
asegurarse de que su hijo/a venga vestido apropiadamente. No se permitirán vestidos sin tirantes, escotados, o
sin espalda. La abertura de la falda o vestido no debe ser mas arriba que medio muslo. Todo tipo de vestimenta
debe de seguir las reglas antes mencionadas en la Información de Programa de Avanzamiento. El costo de los
boletos es de $3.00 y los alumnos pueden comprar los boletos en la escuela durante la hora de la comida o en la
puerta. La identificación o ID (de este año escolar) del alumno/a es requerido. Alumnos que estén en alguna
lista de prueba (probation), no estén pasando todas sus clases con un promedio de una “D” o haya recibido una
o más suspensiones fuera de la escuela o tres o más suspensiones dentro de la escuela a partir del 4 de Abril,
2016 hasta el 13 de Mayo, 2016, no se le permitirá asistir al baile.
Por favor no deje a su hijo/a en las escuela antes de la s 4:00 p.m. No habrá supervisión antes de las 4:00
p.m.
USTED DEBE RECOGER A SU HIJO/A PARA LAS 6:00 P.M.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOJA DE PERMISO PARA SALIDA TEMPRANO DESPUES DEL PROGRAMA DE AVANZAMIENTO
Mi hijo/a _____________________________________ tiene permiso de irse de la propiedad de la escuela después
de concluir el Programa de Avanzamiento el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016 con un padre/guardián. Entiendo que los
autobuses escolares no estarán disponibles hasta después de la salida más temprano que de costumbre a las
12:20 p.m. y no habrá autobuses mas tarde.
Firma de Padre/Guardián
: _____________________________Fecha:_____________
Por favor regrese la forma de permiso a su maestro/a de Ciencias Sociales a mas tardar para el
Viernes, 13 de Mayo, 2016. Los alumnos no tienen permiso inmediato, de salir de la propiedad de la
escuela, después del programa el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016, sin permiso por escrito de un
padre/guardián.