May 12, 2006
Dr. B Live at Laguna
Students and staff at Laguna Elementary watched a special visitor on their classroom TV screens this week. Superintendent Dr. John M. Baracy was on Laguna Live TV . Dr. B delivered a message of thanks to teachers during this, National Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Starbucks Surprise
Teachers at Coronado High School were treated to coffee and pastries, courtesy of Starbucks.
In addition to honoring teachers and the entire staff in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Starbucks awarded retiring teachers Virginia Reinken (50 years), Kathy Conard (34 years) and Karen Caldwell (24 years) with $100 Starbucks gift cards.
Starbucks also made a $500 cash donation to Coronado in the retiring teachers’ names.
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Terrific Tie-Dyes
Students at Laguna Elementary are taking part in an exciting new entrepreneurial business venture.
Mr. Pasco’s 4th Grade class has developed “Pasco’s Terrific Tie-Dyes, Inc” and with more than 4 months of planning, is into their 2nd week of sales and production. Laguna parent Heidi Schaefer wanted to give the children a taste of what it feels like to have a dream for a business, and then work to have that dream become reality.
The students worked jointly to develop the products to sell. They were divided into 4 teams: finance, product development, marketing and customer service. They then chose representatives from each of those teams to make up the management team.
The class is targeting $1,000 in sales over 3 weeks. Profits will be donated to a non-profit organization and also used to reseed a company at Laguna next year.
Sales will continue through May 19th, so if you’d like a great tie-dyed t-shirt or pillowcase, call Laguna Elementary School at 480-484-2400.
back to top  Summer 2006 Boosts Reading Power
The annual program - Summer Reading @ Your Library- has advantages for everyone. This year’s program starts May 30 and runs through July 29. Kids can participate, from newborns through age 12, in the Extra! Extra! Read Your Way to the Ballpark. By participating, children of all ages can win prizes and free tickets to a Diamondbacks baseball game. Participants can sign up at any Scottsdale Public Library. Read more...
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Leave a Lasting Impression on the New Coronado
The community of Coronado High School has a unique opportunity to leave their mark on the new Coronado campus. Coronado High School 's Amphitheater Project fund is selling personalized bricks for $40 and can be inscribed with up to two lines of 20 characters each. For an additional $20 a third line can be purchased.
The amphitheater will seat approximately 200 students and will provide an area for a number of activities ranging from plays and performances to lunchtime activities to classes and meetings. Read more…
back to top New Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy Now Accepting Applications
This specialized program offers incoming freshmen who have an aptitude for math and science the opportunity to excel in a unique learning environment. Opening August 21, 2006, on our Copper Ridge campus at DC Ranch.
The pre-registration form is available on the district's Web site at: http://www.susd.org.
Transportation will be provided to all students. Buses will pick up and drop off students at the high school nearest to their home. Enroll your child today!
For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Wolf at 480-484-4013 or via e-mail at mwolf@susd.org.
Learn more about the new Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy at two Information Night Meetings at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday May 17, in the media center at Cocopah Middle School, 6615 E. Cholla St., Scottsdale; and at 6 p.m., Thursday May 18, in the library at Mohave Middle School, 5520 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale.
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START SMART August 21st!
Did you know that students are only in the classroom 180 days of each year? That's why it is so very important that children are learning from their teachers every possible day, including the first day of school, August 21. START SMART by having your child in school from the very first day.
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SUSD Offers Summer Programs
 As summer quickly approaches, many parents are beginning to research quality summer programs for their children. Scottsdale Unified School District is offering a variety of summer camps, enrichment programs and academic summer school classes to meet your child’s interests and needs.
- Music Camp: For students in 4th-12th grades who have one year of band experience
- Offered at Mountainside and Supai middle schools
- Summer Concert Band June 13-28 from 8 to 11 a.m.
- “Jazz on the Mountainside” Summer Jazz Camp June 13-27 from noon to 3 p.m.
- Summer Strings Camp
at Cherokee Elementary School
June 12-23 from 9 a.m. to noon
- Elementary Summer Camps:
- Session I/Semester I: June 12-30
- Session II/Semester II: July 10-28
- Early Bird program available
- Offered at:
- Cheyenne Traditional School
- Desert Canyon Elementary School
- Kiva Elementary School
- Summer Kids Club Child Care Program:
- June 12- August 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hopi Elementary School
- Middle School Summer Camp at Cocopah Middle School
- Session I/Semester I: June 12-30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon
- Session II/Semester II: July 10-28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon
- Academic Summer School at Desert Mountain High School
- Session I/Semester I: June 12-28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Session II/Summer II: July 10-26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- High School Summer Athletic Camps offered at:
- Arcadia High School
- Chaparral High School
- Coronado High School
- Desert Mountain High School
- Saguaro High School
All Camp brochures are available on the Community Schools Web page at: http://www.susd.org/district/communityschools/index.cfm. For more information, please contact the Community Schools Department at 480-484-6268.
Register your child today!
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Jennifer Jensen, an English teacher at Desert Mountain High School, was named the Sam's Club Scottsdale Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Kris Picard, a teacher at Aztec Elementary School, received the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award. 