Principal`s Message - Catalina Foothills School District

ISSUE #14
APRIL 4, 2008
Principal’s Message
NEWSLETTER OF VENTANA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Results Are In!
Thanks to so many of you for turning in the Family Survey. We had a record 55% return
rate! Survey results will appear in a future edition of Ventana Vistas.
Dress Code Reminder
You received a copy of the Student Dress Code in the Parent-student Handbook at the
beginning of the school year. As the weather is heating up, please keep in mind the
following guidelines:
• Shirts must cover the torso and have straps that are at least two-fingers in width.
• Shoes should be safe for work and play. Sandals should have a back and/or a strap
across the foot. “Flip-flops” are not safe footwear, and therefore are not permitted.
• Shorts or skirts should not be excessively tight or short. A rule of thumb is that
they should be longer than one’s fingertips when arms are at the side.
School Attendance
We seem to be having more and more students leaving school for extended periods of
time for trips or vacations. Please keep in mind that regular school attendance is a very
strong, contributing factor to student achievement. When children are present, they obtain
significant concepts and information that they are unlikely to acquire when absent, even
with “make-up” work. Students have the opportunity to participate in discussions, to
process the current instructional concepts, link them to past learning, and then predict
what may happen next.
What can you do to teach your child the importance of school attendance?
• Discuss with your child the importance of attending school, and the role that
education plays in success. Provide specific examples.
• Ensure that your child is in school; avoid excuses for “missing” or arriving after
the instructional day begins.
• Avoid scheduling trips and appointments during school time, unless absolutely
necessary.
Of course, if your child is ill, please keep him/her home. A child who has had a
temperature of over 100 degrees should be fever free for 24 hours without medication
before coming back to school.
Thank you for contributing to your child’s success by establishing the fact that attendance
is critical.
Kim Boling, Principal
(520) 577-5070
[email protected]
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
Please mark your calendars for 5th grade parent evening at Esperero Canyon
Middle School. Come and meet the faculty and get answers to those questions
you have about Middle School life. This is also a good opportunity to view
Esperero campus. The date is Monday, April 28th, from 5-6 PM. Come 15
minutes early to participate in a question/answer session with a panel of
current 6th grade students.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 5th
*Science Night @ CV 6-9:30 PM
Mon.–Fri., April 4th-7th
*AIMS/Terra Nova Gr. 2-5
Tuesday, April 8th
*EARLY RELEASE @ 2:00
Wednesday, April 9th
*FFO Mtg. @ 11:00
*Dr. Kamerzell’s Budget Report @
11:30
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Tuesday, April 15
*EARLY RELEASE @ 2:00
EARLY RELEASE DAYS
Please make note of the remaining
Early Release Tuesdays. Dismissal
is at 2:00 PM.
April 8th
April 15th
April 22nd
April 29th
May 6th
May 13th
May 20th
Early Release
Early Release
Early Release
Early Release
Early Release
Early Release
NOT Early Release
It is very helpful if your child
knows his/her after school plans
BEFORE beginning the school
day.
Wednesday, April 16th
*2nd Grade to Desert Museum
Hiring: CFSD School Nurse/RN
Friday, April 18th
*SportZone 5-8 PM
Future Dates of Interest
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Friday, May 2
*Art Show 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, May 22nd
*5th Grade Fabulous Farewell
(formerly 5th Grade Promotion)
12:30-1:30 MPR
*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR
STUDENTS!
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Thursday, August 14
*First day of school for SY0809
Catalina Foothills
School District
Dr. Mary Kamerzell,
Superintendent
299-6446
[email protected]
Governing Board Members
Alice Catallini, President
544-9586
[email protected]
Mary Lou Richerson, Vice Presdident
299-4746
[email protected]
Janell Jellison, Member
299-0002
[email protected]
Carole Siegler, Member
529-1379
[email protected]
Sherri Silverberg, Member
615-9224
[email protected]
State of Arizona Legislative
Representatives for CFSD
(check www.azleg.state.az.us for
contact information)
Legislative District 26
Senator Charlene Pesquiera
Rep. Pete Hershberger
Rep. Nancy Young Wright
Legislative District 30
Senator Tim Bee
Rep. Marian McClure
Rep. Jonathan Patton
Part time, pediatric/school health
experience preferred, CPR/first aid.
Please call Pat Moore, Health
Coordinator for more information
@ 577-5090 x 2010 or x1580
ART SHOW
You are cordially invited to
attend the Ventana Vista Art
Show Grand Opening on Friday,
May 2nd, from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Mission Statement
The mission of Catalina
Foothills School District and
Ventana Vista Elementary
School is to guarantee that
each student achieves
academic and personal
excellence, becomes a lifelong
learner and is a responsible
citizen of the world, by
engaging all students in
meaningful programs which
meet the highest educational
and ethical standards within a
caring, collaborative learning
community.
Principal’s Lunch
Mrs. Boling enjoyed having the following students
join her for Principal’s Lunch on April 4th.
Students were recognized for their accomplishments
and effort at school.
There is a difference in child care programs!
When you enroll your children in our district
C.A.R.E. Program, they will come to a place
where “neighborhood” memories are created and
treasured for years to come.
Ethan Heard
Grant Weitman
Andreas Fauquier
Bella McKay
Sophia Alexander
Amy Gaudet
Lily Wexler
Haley Dveirin
Raul Hidalgo
Samantha Moulton
Harrison Turner
Evan Cohen
When you send your children to the C.A.R.E.
Program you can expect many school
connections....
•quality programming, designed by experienced,
district-trained staff
•use of our wonderful campus facilities, including
playgrounds and computer lab
•sharing of material resources and assistance from
district staff; such as librarians, counselors and
computer techs
•consistency with school philosophies and
expectations for behavior
Justin Kim
Vincent Bai
Kayla King
Natayjah Murrieta
Ben Remmers
Elijah Roth
Emma Evans
Lauren Orozco
Lucas Petersen
Natalie Tedards
Naomi Byun
Bryan Ellwood
Second Grade in the Home Stretch
Second Grade students have made great progress
this year! It’s hard to believe that the year is almost
over! Second Grade has been very busy reading
biographies and learning about the lives of many
famous people including Henry Ford, Alexander
Graham Bell, and the Wright Brothers. They have
been doing exciting research projects about famous
people and body systems. In math, students
continue to practice math facts on a regular basis as
they prepare to solve one hundred addition and
subtraction facts in five minutes! Students have
finally learned about all Six-Traits of writing, and
they are busy writing personal narratives and
imaginary stories using the five steps of the writing
process. We are getting ready for our exciting field
trip to the Desert Museum on April 16th. The
second graders are going to have a wonderful
experience learning about desert plants and animals
and how they adapt to the environment they live in.
The second grade team hopes everyone had a fun
and relaxing Spring Break. There are only a few
short weeks left, let’s finish the year off strong!!!
Linda Deputy, Stacy Hoefer and Barbara Snapp
And, your children will not leave the safe, secure
school environment to be transported off campus!
CFSD C.A.R.E. is licensed by Arizona
Department of Health Services, Office of Child
Care Licensing and is open from 6:30 am until
6:30 pm.
Beginning March 24th, we will accept applications
to enroll in C.A.R.E. from our district families for
the 2008-2009 school year. For further
information, please contact the C.A.R.E. main
office at 577-5303.
Enroll and see what a difference quality
childcare can make for your children!
SPORTZONE RAFFLE
Raffle tickets will be sold to students for
“Principal for the Day” and “Bowling with
Mrs. Boling.” Tickets will be on sale from 8:15
AM to 9:00 AM in front of the office beginning
Monday, April 14th. The price is $10/ticket…first
come, first serve!
*Winners will be announced at SportZone.
Registration Forms for SY0809 are due NOW! If your child will be attending Ventana Vista
next school year, please return your form to the front office promptly.
CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH
SCHOOL Grad Night 2008
Seuss on the Loose
Grad Night, held (May 22–23, 2008) is a substance-free, all night celebration for CFHS graduating seniors.
Parents of seniors are NOT allowed to be at the event. Therefore, we rely upon parents of non-seniors to
work in shifts throughout the night. We know you will have a wonderful time, especially knowing that this
event was created to keep our graduates safe. This event could not possibly happen without parent
volunteers generously donating their time.
The choice of duties and shifts follows. Please feel free to share this email with your significant other and
friends. Having a student at CFHS is not a pre-requisite to volunteer – this is a great way to join
together the entire foothills community and to introduce YOU to the High School.
1) Shuttle Driver 5:30 - 9:30PM
Shuttle volunteers, using your own vehicle, between La Paloma Corporate Center (on Sunrise) and CFHS.
2) Entertainer/Carnival Set-Up
8 - 12PM
Greet and interact with grads as they arrive. Then, grab a snack and head to the carnival to help set-up.
3) Gate Monitor
3 shifts: 5 - 9 or 6 - 9:30PM or
8 - 12PM
Sit/stand at a designated location and make sure that no unauthorized people enter or leave the event from
your location. Stay in touch via two-way radios.
4) Female Bussers 7:30 - 12PM
Escort the male grads to their tables when they enter the venue. Assist the waiters by clearing the tables
between courses and getting the grads other things they may need during dinner (more water, salad
dressing, napkins, etc.)
5) Male Waiters 7:30 - 12PM
Pour the toast, carry the food trays to the tables and assist in serving the grads dinner.
6) Food Server/Backpack Check-out
Help plate food from chafing dishes and, when done, distribute backpacks to the grads.
7) Volunteer Food Room 2 shifts: 7-12 or 12 - 5AM
Keep the hospitality tables filled with food and drinks and help keep the room tidy.
8) Costume Room
5:00 – 12:30AM
Assist volunteers with costume distribution & collection before and after their shift.
9) Carnival 12 - 5AM
Rotate between a) assisting professional carnival workers by helping the grads on and off rides and
assisting the grads at midway-style game booths (toss the coin into the bowl and get a prize, etc.)
10) Carnival Food
12 – 5AM
Help keep those grads well fed during the night by serving popcorn, snow cones, candy, pizza, etc.
11) Casino Dealers
12 - 5AM
You will receive training prior to the event so that you can deal poker or blackjack, shoot craps or play
roulette.
To volunteer, please email Karen Gianelli [email protected], ALL of the following information:
NAME, ADDRESS (including zip), TELEPHONE number, E-MAIL ADDRESS and the DUTY & SHIFT.
To save time and printing costs, all correspondence with volunteers is via email. Instructions (including
parking, what to wear, etc.) will be forwarded to you in May. Please look for the subject line “GRAD NIGHT
INFORMATION” in your e-mail box. You also will receive an acknowledgment that I have received your
initial e-mail, but please keep me advised if you change e-mail address between now and the event.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or phone 299-3231.
On behalf of the grads, their parents and the Grad Night committee, thank you for considering this request.
Karen Gianelli, Grad Night 2008 Volunteer Chairperson.
SBA Swim Team
Sign Up & Join the Fun!
Kids, 4 – 18 years old are eligible
(as long as they can swim at least one length of the pool).
Registration will be held
Sunday, April 13th
2 – 4 pm
Skyline Bel Air pool
6100 Camino Almonte
New swimmers need to bring a copy of their birth certificate to register.
Contact Dana Mulay w/ questions 615-5034
or [email protected]
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