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September 7, 2007

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Library Card Sign-up Month is a time to remind parents and children that a library card is the most important school supply of all. Encourage your children, family and friends to visit their local library where an adventure is waiting for them. Get a library card, browse a wide selection of books, movies and music or visit the Knowasis Teen Learning Center at the Civic Center Library. For more information about Scottsdale Libraries, please visit http://library.scottsdaleaz.gov/.

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Bus Vandalism Update — Community Urged to Call Silent Witness with Leads

On August 24^th, 79 of our school buses were vandalized at the SUSD Apache Bus Yard. The vandals broke all of the bus windshields and some additional windows and mirrors. Last April, buses at this same site were also vandalized in the same way.

We need your help! If you have any information about the vandalism, please call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377). There is a reward of $2,000 if the tip leads to the arrest of those responsible for the bus vandalism.

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Service-Oriented Computing and Applications Course Offered at Coronado

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is proud to announce that Arizona State University (ASU) will be offering a one semester course entitled Service-Oriented Computing and Applications to qualified high school students in SUSD at Coronado High School.

What is Service-Oriented Computing (SOC)? SOC, also known as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) represents the new generation of programming concepts in computer science that enhance and extend the object-oriented programming concepts used in languages such as C++ and Java. If your child is interested in taking this course, read the informational flyer.

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Constitution Commemoration Day

Celebrate the signing of our Constitution at the Constitution Commemoration Day Celebration from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 3839 Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale.

Events at the celebration include a pageant of flags by the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard, a patriotic concert by the 36th Army Band, 2007 STAAR Night Cast, a poster contest for all K-12 students, a Constitution quiz for all K-12 students and a special visit by Uncle Sam and James and Dolly Madison. In addition, prizes will be awarded to all poster contest winners. The posters will be displayed at the event and in selected library lobbies. Constitution quiz winners will be entered in a drawing to win a trip to Washington, D.C.

This year's theme is "Freedom of Expression: Does Purpose Define Limit?" (Students will elaborate on the topic in their poster/essay submissions). Rules, entry forms and the quiz can be downloaded from www.ccdscottsdale.com.

The annual celebration is sponsored by the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®.

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Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions

Make your child's dream college a reality. Take the time to plan now and you'll be on the inside track to getting your child into their dream college. Whether your child is four years away or one year away from receiving those acceptance letters, there's no time like the present to get started. Kaplan is here to help. Why prep for the SAT, PSAT or ACT? Everyone benefits from additional points on the exam. Your child can score higher and Kaplan can help. Read more about Kaplan, fall test dates and fall/spring test dates for more information.

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Kids Club Accepting Applications

Scottsdale Unified School District's Kids Club is now registering children for the 2007-2008 school year. Kids Club offers before and after school child care at 14 elementary schools including Anasazi, Arcadia Neighborhood Learning Center, Aztec, Cheyenne, Cochise, Copper Ridge, Desert Canyon, Hopi, Kiva, Laguna, Pima, Pueblo, Tavan and Zuni.

Kids Club provides a safe, on-site, enriching environment for students after their regularly scheduled school day until 6 p.m. Kids Club incorporates activities indoors and out, as well as homework assistance, tutoring and organized play.

For more information or to register for the program, please visit www.susd.org/communityschools.

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Upcoming Events

• Speisfest 2007 — September 11 Remembrance Event is from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 8 at Desert Mountain High School, 12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. The event will feature acoustic music, poetry, club presentations and more. The cost to attend is $5 per person, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Robert Speisman Basketball Memorial at the Samuel Field Y in New York City. This event will pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, including DMHS teacher Steve Speisman's brother, Robby, who was on his way to visit his daughter in Washington, D.C. when the plane crashed into the pentagon.
   
• Governing Board meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on September 11 at the Education Center, 3811 N. 44th St., Phoenix.
   
• Constitution Commemoration Day from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on September 17 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. For more information, please visit www.CCDScottsdale.com.
   
• Scottsdale Parent Council meeting is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on September 18 at the Education Center, 3811 N. 44th St., Phoenix.
   
• 2008 Talent Search hosted by John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Students in 7th and 8th grades who have scored in the 95th percentile or higher on a state or nationally normed test are eligible to participate in the CTY Talent Search at 6:30 p.m. on September 18 in the Media Center at Mohave Middle School, 5520 N. 86th St., Scottsdale. If you have any questions, please view the flyer or contact Nina Rhodes at 866-664-7886.
   
• Valley Metro's Bus Calendar Contest — Valley Metro is looking for artwork to fill the pages of their 2008 calendar that is distributed to residents across the Valley. Third graders can enter themselves, or as part of a class art project. Entries will be accepted until Friday, October 12th. Read more for details...

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