May 4, 2007
Quest for the Best Job Fair
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 the Media Center at Coronado High School, 2501 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 5th for more information about a rewarding career with SUSD. Click here to register online .
At the Cinco De Mayo Job Fair, SUSD will be recruiting for the following certificated teacher openings:
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Elementary school |
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Middle school |
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High school |
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Special education |
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Physical education |
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Music |
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Math |
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English |
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Science |
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Foreign language |
Parking is available in the school parking lot on East Virginia, and access to an additional parking lot is located on Miller Road.
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Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-12
 Do you know how we came to celebrate National Teacher Appreciate Day and Week? In 1944, Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Woodridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day.
The National Education Association (NEA), along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only.
NEA and its affiliates continued to observe National Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
Celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, the actual date varies each year. In 2007, National Teacher Day takes place May 8.
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 Celebrate National School Nurse Day
This year's theme for National School Nurse Day is "Healthy Children Learn Better." National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day is always the Wednesday within National Nurse Week, which is always May 6th through May 12th.
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Public Discussion PowerPoint Available Online
Scottsdale Unified School District hosted Public Discussions for each complex to discuss with and inform the community about two possible upcoming overrides — renewal of the M&O Override and a proposed Capital Override. If you missed the opportunity to attend one of the meetings, the PowerPoint Presentation is available on the District’s Web site at: www.susd.org in the Proposed Ballot Initiative box.
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Navajo Artist Creates Mural at Laguna
Elmer Yazzie is leaving an artistic impression on the students and teachers at Laguna Elementary School.
Mr. Yazzie was invited to Laguna to help design a Southwest mural representing children of good character as stewards of the land. A core group of students worked with Yazzie on the mural creating a relief of children, plants, birds, animals and cacti. The students were asked to share with Yazzie their artistic interpretations of the Six Pillars of Character and helped design how these would be represented in the mural.
The mural was financed by private donors, Student Council, Pasco's 4th Grade Tie Dye Company and the Scottsdale Charros. The mural is a celebration of art, education, culture, character ad children.
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SUSD Names Long-time Advocate to New Outreach Position: Coordinator for Community and Business Partnerships
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is proud to name a new member to its team—the Coordinator for Community and Business Partnerships. Carla Partridge, a Scottsdale parent and activist will step into this new, non-compensated role on Monday, May 7, 2007.
“We are very excited to have someone with Carla’s background and talent as part of our team. We expect her experience and civic-mindedness to be a great asset to the District,” said SUSD Superintendent Dr. John M. Baracy. Her role will be to recruit both business partners and volunteers. “She is great at finding resources; this will help us build and improve programs for our students and staff.” Read more... 
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Honoring the Arts
 The Arts in Education Council (AEC) for Scottsdale Unified School District celebrated fine arts with the Spring Appreciation Luncheon at Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. It was an opportunity to recognize those who have promoted fine arts throughout the District.
AEC President Bonnie Sneed presented several awards at the luncheon. Ingleside Middle Assistant Principal Art Velarde received the Administrator Award, Lorena Abbott of Pueblo Elementary received the Fine Arts Teacher Award, Vicki Ruby of Cocopah Middle received the Volunteer Award, Kraig Foote received the Community Supporter Award and Dr. Don Chiappetti accepted the Community Organization Award for the Scottsdale Charros.
The AEC is a not-for-profit organization comprised of parents, teachers and community members who support quality fine arts education for all SUSD students.
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Are You Related to Rev. Winfield Scott, the founder of Scottsdale?
 The Scottsdale Historical Society would like to know if you are related to Rev. Winfield Scott. On May 5, the Mayor, City Council and Scottsdale Historical Society will dedicate a new statue of Rev. Winfield Scott and his wife, Helen Louise Brown. In addition to recognizing the founder of the Scottsdale, one of the goals is to encourage local residents and others to reach out and connect with Winfield and his family. The Scottsdale Historical Society has already identified 1st and 2nd cousins living in Arizona. Read more...
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Zuni Expands Comprehensive Gifted Program
Scottsdale Unified School District's Gifted Services is pleased to announce the addition of a second grade cluster class to the Comprehensive Gifted Program at Zuni Elementary School for the 2007-2008 school year. Beth Parsons, a teacher at Zuni, will be working with other Self Contained Gifted teachers to offer a complete Gifted curriculum designed for students who have the extraordinary academic needs, abilities and intellectual potential found in the top three percent of the population. The current program at Zuni includes grades 3, 4 and 5.
Please join Gifted Services for a tour of the program on May 16th from 1-3 p.m. at Zuni Elementary School, 9181 E. Redfield Road, Scottsdale. For information and an application, please call Robin Madison at 480-484-2833.
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