February 23, 2007
Quest for the Best!
Would you like to work for Arizona’s Most Excelling School District? If you are about to graduate or are already an experienced teacher, simply stop by Scottsdale Unified School District’s booth at the Great Arizona Teach-In Career Fair for more information about a rewarding career with SUSD.
Great Arizona Teach-In — from 2-7 p.m., Monday, March 5th, at the Phoenix Civic Plaza, 111 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, 85004. For more information about the Great Arizona Teach-In, please visit: http://www.teachinaz.com/ecf.html . back to top
High School AIMS Testing
The Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test will be given to all sophomore students and to junior and senior students who have not passed one or more portions of the test. Students who have “Met the Standard” on any portion of AIMS may choose to retake the test to try to improve their score. Students who have “Exceeded the Standard” are not eligible to retest. Students who have not yet passed will automatically be signed up to retake the AIMS test. Students who have passed but wish to retake any portion of AIMS to improve their score must sign up to test at their school.
Dates for the AIMS test are as follows:
- February 27, 2007 ~ Writing
- February 28, 2007 ~ Reading
- April 11, 2007 ~ Mathematics
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Pelosi Visits Cochise
Students at Cochise Elementary School were treated to a very special guest Tuesday when Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi made a stop at the school at lunch time.
Pelosi wanted to visit Cochise because she heard rave reviews of the school from her husband, who had toured the school before.
While on campus, Pelosi praised the teachers, especially special education teachers, and emphasized the importance of education for all children.
“The school really lives up to its reputation,” she said. Pelosi was very impressed with the technology at the school.
Pelosi addressed the cost of college tuition to a packed room at Arizona State University Monday evening.
Pelosi is the first woman in American history to lead a major party in the U.S. Congress. Before being elected Speaker, she served as House Democratic Whip for one year. Pelosi represents California's Eighth District in the House of Representatives.
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An Insect’s Life
Polyphemus moths were the rage in Michelle Simonson’s second grade class at Copper Ridge Elementary School this week.
Two male moths hatched this week from four cocoons that Superintendent Dr. John M. Baracy delivered to the class in November 2006. The students are still waiting for the other two cocoons, which could be a different species of moth to hatch. Dr. Baracy collected the cocoons while on a trip to Cobden, Ill. last fall. The moths will be released in hopes that they will mate. Dr. Baracy also brought his personal collection of butterflies and moths to share with the students.
The students also raised mealworms and wax worms that will turn into beetles soon. They are learning about insects and the life cycles as part of the second grade curriculum.
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Laguna’s Patriotic Pride
 Third graders at Laguna Elementary School participated in the in school's annual Patriotic Show this week.
The Patriotic Show included students singing patriotic songs, quoting famous phrases and telling the history of the flag. They invited a fireman, a policeman, a paramedic, a member of the military and a heart surgeon (parents in service fields) to attend the show. For the finale, the students invited the special guests on stage to sing “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood.
The students are learning about America as part of the third grade curriculum.
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An Exceptional Customer Experience
Staff of the Scottsdale Unified School District gathered for a special lesson in exceptional customer experiences. The District is sponsoring several seminars aimed at sharpening the customer relations skills of all SUSD employees.
This week Miles Goodpasture, the facilitator of the University of People at Southwest Airlines, hosted the event. Goodpasture shared his vision for providing the very best service each and every day.
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Comprehensive Gifted Self-Contained School Tours Gifted Services is hosting Comprehensive Gifted Program Tours at Pima and Zuni elementary schools.
- Pima Elementary School — Feb. 21 and May 9 from 1-3 p.m., 8330 E. Osborn Road
- Zuni Elementary School — March 7 and May 16 from 1-3 p.m., 9181 E. Redfield Road
- Mohave Middle School — March 21 from 2-4 p.m., 5520 N. 86th St.
- Desert Canyon Middle School — April 11 from 2-4 p.m., 10203 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Reserve your seat today by e-mailing your name, address and phone number to Robin Madison . Also, indicate the location and date you plan to attend. Click here to view the informational flyer .
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