June 12 , 2008
Laguna Wins Intel's Schools of Distinction Award
Of the hundreds of applicants from across the country, Laguna Elementary School has been named the elementary-level winner of Intel's Schools of Distinction Award for Science Excellence.The annual program honors schools for implementing innovative and replicable math and science programs that produce positive educational results. Laguna was recognized specifically for its science curriculum which incorporates hands-on investigative experiences.
As a winner, Laguna received a $10,000 grant from the Intel Foundation and an award package that includes curriculum materials, professional development resources, hardware and software. The grant will be used to support teacher and student learning through professional development opportunities and science enrichment classes beyond the school day.
“We are in awe of this incredible recognition and greatly honored to be chosen for Intel's School of Distinction . We hope to serve as a role model for other schools and provide other educators ideas for their science program,” said Principal Katie Root, Ph.D.
Representatives from Laguna, and from the winning schools in five other categories, will attend an awards celebration on Sept. 9 in Washington , D.C.. One school will be named "Star Innovator," and will receive additional prizes including a $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/
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Dads Club Delivers New Technology to Arcadia
Arcadia Principal Anne-Marie Woolsey is all smiles as she
tries out one of the school's 82 new PCs.
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The Arcadia Dads Club project is under way! Eighty-two Tablet PCs were delivered to Arcadia teachers early this month, marking the first step towards achieving this year's Dads Club goal: equipping every Arcadia classroom with technology that empowers teachers to take full advantage of 21st century educational resources. Installation of projectors, document cameras, sound enhancement systems, TV tuners and remote tablets will also begin this summer. Teachers will complete online training during the summer and participate in continuous training throughout the school year.
Funds for the project were raised at the Arcadia Goes Hollywood event in February. Arcadia High School Dads Club co-chairmen Paul McCauley & Kevin Czerwinski organized the event with generous support from major sponsors Dan Harkins, Wells Fargo and Double AA Builders. The Dads Club project is being completed in collaboration with the SUSD IT Department.
back to top Chaparral Receives AIA Overall Excellence Award
The Arizona Interscholastic Association and Cox Communications presented the 6th Annual Everyday Heroes Awards Gala to honor students, teachers, coaches, officials and administrators who demonstrate character both on and off the field. The event took place on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre and was televised live on Cox7-AZ.
That evening Chaparral High School received the 2008 AIA Overall Excellence Award for 4A schools. For more information go to http://www.cox.com/Arizona/cox7/everyday-heroes.html
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Math and Science Academy Moves to Saguaro
The Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy, which provides accelerated courses, is moving to Saguaro High School. The Scottsdale school board officially approved the change recently.
The academy, formerly at 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, moves in August for the 2008-09 school year to the more centrally located Saguaro, 6250 N. 82nd St. It will become a specialty program within the high school. back to top SUSD Community Schools Pre-K Programs are Growing!
For the 2008-09 school year, new classrooms for three-year-olds will be offered at Copper Ridge, Aztec and Cherokee Elementary Schools. Copper Ridge now has four Pre-K classrooms planned for the fall!
In addition, the Kids Club and Early Birds programs will enroll three-year-old children next year. The Pre-K and Kids Club programs will partner to provide a familiar and safe environment for the three-year-old students.
Summer School for Pre-K students 3-5 years old is now available at Copper Ridge, Zuni and Anasazi Elementary Schools. Month-long sessions are scheduled for both June and July. The hours are 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for a 3-day or 5-day program taught by certified Pre-K teachers.
Zuni Elementary School will host both the Pre-K Summer School and the Kids Club Summer Camp for school aged children, so children of all ages can go to a fantastic summer program at the same location! Visit http://www.susd.org/CommunitySchools or call the Community Schools office at 480-484-8614 for more information. Registration packets for both the 2008-2009 school year and Summer School are available at participating schools and the Community Schools Office.
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Scottsdale Republic Features SUSD Teachers
Do you know an outstanding teacher in the Scottsdale Unified School District? Would you like that teacher to be recognized in the newspaper? The Scottsdale Republic runs a weekly feature highlighting a different SUSD teacher each week. To nominate a teacher for this feature, simply fill out the online Teacher Nomination Form.
*Please note that a high resolution digital photo must be submitted to be considered for publication.
To view Laguna teacher Merle Leyton's nomination that ran in the Scottsdale Republic, please visit: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/citizen/articles/2008/06/10/20080610sr-teacher0611leyton-ONnby.html
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