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Volume 3 - Issue
24 - March 21, 2005 |
Message
from Dr. Menconi
Dear Kyrene
staff:
While
Kyrene is changing like so many districts across the
nation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank
those of you who have worked toward and supported our
needed changes. This era of accountability is a
two-edged sword. While most of us in education
completely believe in being accountable for the learning
of our children, state and federal mandates have made
the climate that we work in far more demanding and for
the most part, more stressful.
I
would also like to assure you, that, contrary to an
editorial I saw recently, Kyrene has most certainly not
lost its "heart." The staff at Kyrene are the
heart of our district and that heart is pumping as
strongly and as compassionately as it always has. Each
of you makes coming to school each day a great
experience for all children. I know that you will
continue to do that, and do it well. That is Kyrene and
it always will be.
I hope
you had a wonderfully restful and enjoyable break.
Sincerely,
Maria
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6
Traits of Reading Course
The 6 Traits of Reading
Course will be offered at the District Office on April
4, 11, 18, and 25, starting at 4:30 p.m. This 15-hour
course will provide participants with an understanding
of the Six Traits students may use while reading to
become more effective in comprehending text. To find out
more detailed information or to register for this
course, go to the PGO at https://pgo.kyrene.org
and look under the Reading/Writing category.
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Kyrene Kids
Club
Kyrene
Kids Club is now accepting registrations from
current families and employees at Kids Club program
sites and at the Customer Service Center (at the
District Office) from March 21 through April 15.
If you're interested in taking advantage of this great
program, please remember to register before April 15th.
Registration will be open to new families beginning at
Super Saturday Registration on April 23.
Remember that Kyrene Kids Club will be offering childcare with
no monthly tuition charge to Kyrene School
District employees, including:
-childcare before and/or after school at
any Kyrene Kids Club school-age program (program
offerings vary per site, so please check for details)
-childcare on Staff Development Days
for school-age children
Kyrene
Kids Club will continue to offer the employee 20 percent
discount for all Early Learning Center programs (infant,
toddler, 3 and 4-year-old programs). If you have any
questions or would like a registration packet, please
contact Jane Cicotte
at x4039 or Terry
Rodriguez at x4096.
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Classroom
Spending Report: Kyrene Among State's Best
A recent report by the
Arizona Auditor General reveals that Kyrene is one of
the top school districts in the state when it comes to
investing its dollars in the classroom. Visit
the News page to learn more.
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Native
American Student Recognition
Kyrene Indian Education in partnership with the Native
American Parent Advisory Committee is proud to announce
the 2nd Annual Native American Student Recognition and Talent
Show. This event will take place from 2-4 p.m. on
May 7, 2005, at Manitas. We are requesting nominations,
young artists, performers, and musicians for the talent
portion of our event. Nominations will be accepted for
the following:
·
Native
American Student of the Year
·
Native
American Parent or Family of the Year
·
Kyrene
Staff or Faculty of the Year
Parents,
guardians and Kyrene staff have the opportunity to
nominate a student, parent, family member, teacher or
staff/faculty member. Please take a moment to submit
your nomination
form. To ensure consideration of your nomination
please return the form by March 25, 2005
to Kyrene Indian Education, #14 or via e-mail at csekay@kyrene.org
or phayes@kyrene.org.
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Summer
Academy Registration
Kyrene
Summer Academy will take place from June 6 – June
30 at Mirada, Aprende, Cerritos, and Altadeña.
Registrations are now being accepted.
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Scholarship
Opportunity for Teachers Pursuing a Master's Degree
This
year, Tempe Schools Credit Union is proud to support
teachers who are working toward their Master's Degree
through the William D. Heier Education Scholarship. Once
again Tempe Schools Credit Union will provide three
($300 reimbursement) scholarships to teachers in Kyrene
to help with the cost of tuition.
In
order to apply, you must have the following
qualifications:
- Be a Tempe Schools Credit Union Member
- Teach in the Kyrene School District
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a Master's Degree
program in your field of teaching
Applications
are to be submitted to Patty Hineman, District Office,
Mailstop #25, by Friday, April 8, 2005. Winners
will be notified before this school year is completed.
This will allow recipients to use the scholarship
beginning this summer 2005 through spring 2005. If you need
any further information, please contact Patty
Hineman at x4115.
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University
of Arizona Outstanding Educator Award
This award is given to teachers, librarians, administrators,
and other professional educators for their work in K-12
educational settings. Nomination forms and instructions
are available on the University
of Arizona Web site. The deadline for nominations is
April 1.
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Safety
First Newsletter
Attached
are English
and Spanish
versions of the Safety First newsletter, which
also contains a quiz (with a $100 prize) that must be
answered by April 8th.
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Arizona
State Retirement System Newsletter
Attached
is the latest edition of the Arizona State Retirement
System Newsletter.
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