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BOXER BRIEFS 2015/16 ISSUE NO. 9 NOVEMBER 2015 VAIL ACADEMY & HIGH SCHOOL Dear Parents, Test scores are now public knowledge!!!! Last April we tested students in English/Language Arts grades 3-11, and in Math grades 3-Algebra II. We didn’t get results until Fall Break, approximately 5 months after they were administered, and we were told to keep the results under wraps until today. We have sent you individual scores if your child tested here last year, and I have previously written to you advising that there would likely be an ‘implementation dip’ with the new tests. We also forwarded you letters from Debbie Hedgepeth, our Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Assessment, stating that the gap between Vail and the state average actually increased. Here is the percentage of students who passed the test. Subject AZ VSD VAHS 3 rd ELA 40 54 59 3 rd Math 41 70 81 4 th ELA 41 58 82 4 th Math 41 69 74 5 th ELA 32 48 57 5 th Math 39 69 68 6 th ELA 36 51 58 6 th Math 32 57 60 7 th ELA 33 50 60 7 th Math 30 48 56 8 th ELA 31 52 39 8 th Math 33 56 69 9 th ELA 23 43 56 Algebra 32 60 82 10 th ELA 32 45 49 Geometry 30 48 54 11 th ELA 30 41 66 Algebra II 30 38 45 In short, we have done well in comparison to others around the district and the state, BUT we have room to grow. Notice the passing rate for the state is never above 41 and we are under that only once in 18 times. Generally math scores at each grade are a little higher than ELA scores, which are to be expected since we implemented our new math curriculum two years ago, and our ELS standards were only started last year. The state will not be ranking school districts this year as they have in the past. If they did, I am confident that we would again be near the top, and VAHS scoring near the top of the district. I am very proud of our teachers and students for their efforts. Respectfully, Dennis J. Barger 879-1904 “VAHS LEARNS” Vail Academy and High School is a small Learning community that Encourages high academic and social Achievement. We foster Responsibility through Nurturing individual relationships for life long Success. K-12 Community: The Road to Success

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BOXER BRIEFS2015/16 ISSUE NO. 9

NOVEMBER 2015 VAIL ACADEMY & HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Parents,

Test scores are now public knowledge!!!! Last April we tested students in English/Language Arts grades 3-11, and in Math grades 3-Algebra II. We didn’t get results until Fall Break, approximately 5 months after they were administered, and we were told to keep the results under wraps until today. We have sent you individual scores if your child tested here last year, and I have previously written to you advising that there would likely be an ‘implementation dip’ with the new tests. We also forwarded you letters from Debbie Hedgepeth, our Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Assessment, stating that the gap between Vail and the state average actually increased.

Here is the percentage of students who passed the test.Subject AZ VSD VAHS3rd ELA 40 54 593rd Math 41 70 814th ELA 41 58 824th Math 41 69 745th ELA 32 48 575th Math 39 69 686th ELA 36 51 586th Math 32 57 607th ELA 33 50 607th Math 30 48 568th ELA 31 52 398th Math 33 56 699th ELA 23 43 56Algebra 32 60 8210th ELA 32 45 49Geometry 30 48 5411th ELA 30 41 66Algebra II 30 38 45

In short, we have done well in comparison to others around the district and the state, BUT we have room to grow. Notice the passing rate for the state is never above 41 and we are under that only once in 18 times. Generally math scores at each grade are a little higher than ELA scores, which are to be expected since we implemented our new math curriculum two years ago, and our ELS standards were only started last year.

The state will not be ranking school districts this year as they have in the past. If they did, I am confident that we would again be near the top, and VAHS scoring near the top of the district. I am very proud of our teachers and students for their efforts.

Respectfully,

Dennis J. Barger879-1904

“VAHS LEARNS”

Vail Academy and High School is a small Learning community that Encourages high academic and social Achievement.  We foster Responsibility through Nurturing individual relationships for life long Success.

K-12 Community: The Road to Success

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PRINCIPAL DENNIS BARGER

[email protected]

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALMICHAEL FESTER

[email protected]

OFFICE MANAGERTRICIA KAPAROFF

[email protected]

OFFICE: (520) 879-1902

FAX: (520) 879-1901

WEBSITE: vahs.vail.k12.az.us

OFFICE HOURS:7:15 am - 3:45 pm

SITE COUNCIL

Mea Santiesteban(Certified Staff)

Linda Feehs(Certified Staff)

Ed Kestler(Certified Staff)

Gina DeLaOssa(Classified Staff)

Christine Creasy(Parent/Community)

Kathy Gately (Parent/Community)

Mike Melton (Parent/Community)

Betty Biswell (Parent/Community)

Austin LeBlanc (Student)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER1-15 - Benchmark Testing (see detailed schedule pg. 7)

2 - Middle School Bowling Field Trip 9:00am-12:00pm

2-15 - Candy Grams for sale

4 - Jingle Bingo 6:00pm in the MPR

8 - PTSA Meeting 6:00pm

8 - Middle School Winter Show 6:00pm in the MPR

9 - Robotics Parent Night 6:00-7:30pm

10 - Geography Bee 1:40-2:40pm

10 - Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert 6:00-7:00pm

11 - MS Winter Social 4:00-6:00pm in the MPR

12 - Breakfast with Santa (sponsored by the Class of 2016)

14 - Site Council Meeting 4:45pm

15 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Colossal Cave Mountain Park

16 - Candy Grams to be delivered

16 - Half Day - Noon Dismissal

17 - Winter Break begins!

December 17th - January 3rd

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Sports SpotlightBoys’

High School Basketball

1st game Tuesday, Dec. 1st Team 1 vs. Team 2@ DSMS @ 6:30pm

(Full schedule on next page.)

SPORTS FORMS

Click on the link below to access all required forms

for participating in middle school sports.

http://vahs.vail.k12.az.us/printable-forms/

Vail Academy Middle School Boys Basketball Game Schedule 2015

Date Opponent Location Game Time

11/2 Rincon Vista Rincon Vista* 3:45pm AB

11/9 Desert Sky Desert Sky 3:45pm AB

11/16 Old Vail Old Vail 3:45pm AB

11/18 Old Vail Old Vail* 3:45pm AB

11/23 Esmond Station Desert Sky 3:45pm AB

11/24 Rincon Vista Rincon Vista 3:45pm AB

11/30 Corona Foothills Corona Foothills* 3:45pm AB

12/2 Esmond Station Desert Sky* 3:45pm AB

12/7 Corona Foothills Corona Foothills 3:45pm AB

12/9 Desert Sky Desert Sky* 3:45pm AB

12/12 DVL Tournament Desert Sky 8:00am A

Opponent Addresses:

Corona Foothills Middle School Rincon Vista Middle School16705 S. Houghton Rd 10770 E. Bilby RdVail, AZ 85641 Tucson, AZ 85747520-879-3500 520-879-3202

Desert Sky Middle School9850 E. Rankin LoopTucson, AZ 85747520-879-2702

Old Vail Middle School13299 E. Colossal Cave RdVail, AZ 85641

Vail Academy Middle School Girls Soccer Game Schedule 2015

Date Opponent Location Game Time

11/2 Rincon Vista Vail Academy* 3:45pm AB

11/9 Desert Sky Desert Sky 3:45pm AB

11/16 Old Vail Old Vail 3:45pm AB

11/18 Old Vail Vail Academy* 3:45pm AB

11/23 Esmond Station Vail Academy 3:45pm AB

11/24 Rincon Vista Rincon Vista 3:45pm AB

11/30 Corona Foothills Vail Academy* 3:45pm AB

12/2 Esmond Station Vail Academy* 3:45pm AB

12/7 Corona Foothills Corona Foothills 3:45pm AB

12/9 Desert Sky Vail Academy* 3:45pm AB

12/12 DVL Tournament Desert Sky 8:00am A

Opponent Addresses:

Corona Foothills Middle School Rincon Vista Middle School16705 S. Houghton Rd 10770 E. Bilby RdVail, AZ 85641 Tucson, AZ 85747520-879-3500 520-879-3202

Desert Sky Middle School9850 E. Rankin LoopTucson, AZ 85747520-879-2702

Old Vail Middle School13299 E. Colossal Cave RdVail, AZ 85641520-879-2400

ALL GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

12/8

12/8

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Sports Spotlight Cont...Vail High School Team 1

Basketball Schedule 2015-2016 *games subject to change

Date Opponent Location Game Time

12/1 (Tue) Vail 2 Desert Sky 6:30pm Away

12/10 (Thu) Hiaki Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

12/11 (Fri) Basis Tucson North Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

12/15 (Tue) SSA-T Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

1/5 (Tue) Basis OV Basis OV 4:30pm Away

1/19 (Tue) Ha:San San Xavier 5:00pm Away

1/21 (Thu) SACA Sporting Chance 4:30pm Away

1/26 (Tue) Nosotros Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

1/29 (Fri) Veritas Desert Sky 6:00pm Home

2/2 (Tue) Southgate Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

2/9 (Tue) Pepe Baron Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

2/11 (Thu) PPHS Sporting Chance 4:30pm Away

2/15-2/18 SAAA Champ Tourney TBA

Opponent Addresses:

Basis Oro Valley Clements Center Sporting Chance11129 N. Oracle Rd 8155 E. Poinciana Dr 2100 W. Curtis RdOro Valley, AZ 85737 Tucson, AZ 85710 Tucson, AZ 85705520-308-5220 520-791-5787 520-888-1288

Desert Sky Middle School San Xavier Rec Center SSA-Tucson9850 E. Rankin Loop 8549 S. J. Mayor Dr. 2325 W. Sunset RdTucson, AZ 85747 Tucson, AZ 85746 Tucson, AZ 85741520-879-2702 520-807-1115 520-665-3400

Vail High School Team 2 Basketball Schedule 2015-2016

*games subject to change

Date Opponent Location Game Time12/1 (Tue) Vail 1 Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

12/3 (Thu) Nosotros Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

12/14 (Mon) Basis OV Basis OV 5:00pm Away

1/5 (Tue) SACA Sporting Chance 4:30pm Away

1/7 (Thu) PPHS Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

1/12 (Tue) Ha:San Desert Sky 6:00pm Home

1/19 (Tue) Veritas Sierra Vista UMC 4:30pm Away

1/21 (Thu) Southgate Desert Sky 6:30pm Home

1/28 (Thu) Pepe Baron Daru B&G Club 4:30pm Away

2/2 (Tue) SSA-T SSA-T 4:30pm Away

2/4 (Thu) Basis Tucson North Basis TN 4:30pm Away

2/9 (Tue) Hiaki Victor Flores 4:30pm Away

2/15-2/18 SAAA Champ Tourney TBA

Opponent Addresses:Basis Oro Valley Clements Center Sporting Chance11129 N. Oracle Rd 8155 E. Poinciana Dr 2100 W. Curtis RdOro Valley, AZ 85737 Tucson, AZ 85710 Tucson, AZ 85705520-308-5220 520-791-5787 520-888-1288

Desert Sky Middle School Daru Boys & Girls Club Sonoran Science Tucson9850 E. Rankin Loop 1375 N El Rio Dr 2325 W. Sunset RdTucson, AZ 85747 Tucson, AZ 85746 Tucson, AZ 85741520-879-2702 520-792-0331 520-665-3400

Victor Flores Center Basis Tucson North Sierra Vista Methodist4747 W. Calle Viacam 5580 E. River Rd 3225 St. Andrews DrTucson, AZ 85757 Tucson, AZ 85701 Sierra Vista, AZ 85650520-668-7632 520-207-0076 520-255-1766

Boys’High School BasketballSchedule

ALL GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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TURKEY TROT RESULTSKINDER1. Jacob Cavins & Sofia Guardi2. Hunter King & Kinsey Gibson3. Brayden Felty & Sophia Myers

1st GRADE1. Wyatt Skaggs & Sarah Foley2. Javier Perez & Ariana Schmidt3. Austin Ramirez & Abigail Dancil

2nd GRADE1. Riley Lang & Kayla Biagini2. Aaron Graham & Clara Wettstein3. Holden Feagley & Tinsley Walter

3rd GRADE1. Paul Dancil & Sophronia Eleyi-Okpara2. Keefe Schorzman & Isabella Scopel3. Zane Colson & Marie Perez

4th GRADE1. Isai Breton & Hannah Ruark2. Luke Patla & Elise Ala3. Tyler Skaggs, Sophia Bell, &

Cacia Hunnicutt

5th GRADE1. Dale Schorzman & Emily Peret2. Josiah Christian & Emma Wettstein3. Alex Cauldwell & Trinity May

6th GRADE1. Armando Lang 15:37 & Amber Ala 19:122. Carder Alexander & Hylena Ortiz3. Zeidrick Martinez, Jaylin Thomas, & Estrella Varela

7th GRADE1. David Knipp 13:40 & Alexia Sumpter 17:322. Fabian Cauldwell & Natalie Walter3. Erik Weiler & Alyda Hunnicutt

8th GRADE1. Jonathan Ma 13:59 & Odalys Garcia-Peret 16:44 2. Marketis Smith & Aylin Perez3. Wyatt Wingstad & Kenzie Lewellen

9th GRADE1. Boaz Maiyo 22:16 & Jazmine Benjamin 27:15 2. Cole Nochumson & Emily Joyner3. Justin Ngo, Brady Schulenberg, & Riceli Foster

10th GRADE 1. Erik Haller 20:13 & Epiphanie Donkeng 35:56 2. Owyn Stokes & Julianna Roper3. Caleb Hoekstra & Cristina Asis

11th GRADE1. Sabian May 20:35 & Emily Dietz 25:132. Malik Martin & Danielle Linville 3. Brian Maiyo & Jeane Garcia

12th GRADE 1. Daniel Waite 22:28 & Lange Navarro 37:33 2. Hunter Goslin3. Timothy Lawson

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Counselor’s CornerFrom Mr. Gutman

Middle School Parents: Important Note about Spring 2016 Electives

Middle School Students will be taking home Spring 2016 Elective Selection Sheets

on Monday, November 30. Please review their selections with them and sign their sheet. It is due in their Social Studies Class by Thursday, December 3 to be assured

first priority in their choices.

Spring 2016 Electives

ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS PERIOD 3 Art – Mrs. Campanile This course is designed for middle school students who wish to refine their artistic skills in drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will be taught artistic techniques through the use of professional artist’s materials. In addition to the studio experience, students will have an opportunity to expand their comprehension of art concepts, artistic techniques, and art media through a study of art historical themes and journal entries. FBLA Business Technology – Mrs. Ellis This project-based course will continue instruction for students in essential computer software needed to be successful in the world today. Students will take part in FBLA Middle School competitions involving learning and applying their knowledge of various business-related software including the Microsoft Office Suite, cutting-edge software, and other internet-based technologies. FBLA Middle School students are required to take this course. Journalism – Mrs. Runyon Explore writing about the world around us as it unfolds. Students will learn to pen their own news reports and how to write opinionated journalism. The class will work together to create their own unique publication for VAHS! Skills for Success – Mr. Friggle This elective is for students to develop their organization and study skills. We will keep track of daily assignments and keep up with longer-term projects and papers. Video Game Design – Mr. Johnson Students will learn computer programming through the Tynker.com website. Individual and Group projects will involve students designing their own video games. PERIOD 6 Choir – Mrs. Tucker The Vail Academy Middle School Choir is a mixed-voice chorus comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade singers. No previous choral experience or audition is required. Sight singing, vocal technique, music theory, stage presence and general musicianship are among the units of study that make up this course. Exploring Air & Space – Mr. Cannon From Daedalus & Icarus to Leonardo da Vinci’s wings to the Montgolfier Brothers’ balloons to the Wright flyer to Lindbergh & Earhart to NASA & the International Space Station, this elective will explore the fascinating history of Air & Space. Learn about the technology that has enabled mankind to leave the surface of the earth and to venture into space. Students will make and modify paper and balsa airplanes to discover how to keep them in the air the longest. We will make and modify model rockets to see how high they will fly. Project Science – Mrs. Santiesteban Project Science will allow students the opportunity to learn more about the world through various research-based projects in Science. Students can choose from a variety of different topics from the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, and Physics. Students will complete both individual and group projects. Science Olympiad students can take this course to work on event preps. BOTH PERIODS 3 & 6 PE – Mrs. Hoekstra Students will be participating in a variety of sports and activities designed to enhance the components of fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle. These include but are not limited to: basketball, soccer, archery, lacrosse, football, tennis, golf, cooperative games, and field games. NOTE: Certain students will be placed in the 6th period Math Skill Building Class (Mrs. Dancil) or 6th period Language Arts Skill Building Class (Mrs. Sundt) based on Teacher Recommendations & 2nd Quarter Benchmarks. Questions? Contact the VAHS Counselor, Michael Gutman, 879-1906, [email protected]

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Testing InfoFrom Ms. Parker

Benchmark 2 Calendar

Monday, Nov 30 Tuesday, Dec 1 Wednesday, Dec 2 Thursday, Dec 3 Friday, Dec 4 District Spelling Bee

Begins Grades 3-8

Writing Benchmark K-3rd Grade

5th Grade 9th Grade

10th Grade

Writing Benchmark 9th Grade Continues

10th Grade Continues

Writing Benchmark 4th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Writing Benchmark Make-Ups

MPR 7:45 – 9:30

Spelling Bee Winners

Monday, Dec 7 Tuesday, Dec 8 Wednesday, Dec 9 Thursday, Dec 10 Friday, Dec 11

Science Benchmark K – 5th Grade

Reading Benchmark

6th – 8th Grade 9th – 10th Grade

Math Benchmark

Geometry Algebra I Algebra II

Math Benchmark 2nd – 5th Grade 6th – 8th Grade

Geometry – continue Algebra I – continue Algebra II – continue

Reading Benchmark 9th – 10th Grade cont.

Science Benchmark

Biology

Reading Benchmark 2nd – 5th Grade

Science Benchmark

Biology

Benchmark Make-Ups Reading Benchmark

Math Benchmark Science Benchmark

MPR 7:45 – 9:30

Monday, Dec 14 Tuesday, Dec 15 Wednesday, Dec 16 Thursday, Dec 17 Friday, Dec 18 Benchmark

Adv Math 4th – 7th

MPR 7:45 – 9:30

Science 6th – 8th Grades

Half day for students

No school for students No school for students

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Helpful Reminders: ~ Get plenty of rest the night before the test.

~ Eat a healthy breakfast.

~ Arrive to school ON TIME.

~ Take your time on the test.

~ Stay positive.

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Volunteering - Good for the Heart and the Soul. Volunteer Opportunities...

Kids’ Holiday ShoppeDecember 1st - 11th

Open in the morning, during lunch, and after school. This is a great opportunity for the students to shop for

family and friends. The kids love to pick out gifts for their loved ones. We’d like to have a couple of volunteers during

each shift to assist the students. Check out www.signupgenius.com for details and shifts.

Middle School Winter Social December 11th

4:00-6:00pmCheck out www.signupgenius.com for details and shifts.

 

Dear Vail Parents and Community Members,

We are proud to announce that Vail Pride Day is quickly approaching! It will be held on February 20th, 2016 at the Pima County Fairgrounds! One of the many exciting events that happen around that time is our Staff Appreciation Awards and Luncheon. On the Friday before Vail Pride Day, the entire VSD staff comes together at the fairgrounds. One facet of that event is our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year awards that are given out to each site. If you have that special teacher, parapro, bus driver, or any other staff member on campus that has truly impacted your lives, please take the time to nominate them. The links are attached below.

Support Staff of the Year

Teacher of the Year

Also, if you have that amazing new staff member in your life (who just started this school year)…. please nominate them with the ‘Rookie of the Year’ link below!

Rookie of the Year

Thank you so very much for the support that you give our VSD staff.. Vail is a place where education truly is a community effort!

Vail Pride Day

Contact Info: Dawn Hildreth

[email protected]

THANKSA HUGE thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. VAHS held many events last month, all of which would not be possible

without each and every one of you. These events include

Spell-a-Thon, Class of 2016 Craft Fair, High School Lock-

In, and most recently our Annual Turkey Trot. Thank you

for all you do!

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The Senior SceneSenior Trip: Another fundraising opportunity is just around the corner for our Seniors. Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 12th from 7:00am - 12:00pm. Students need to submit $15 by Monday, December 7th so Mrs. Kaparoff can buy the necessary items for the breakfast.

Cookbook:Calling all VAHS family members! Vail Academy & High School’s Class of 2016 is creating it’s very own cookbook, full of YOUR favorite recipes. Do you have a favorite home-made meal? Appetizer? Dessert? Here’s your chance to share it with everyone! Gather up your favorite recipes and email them to [email protected] or drop them off in the front office. Be sure each recipe includes the following: name of dish, ingredients with correct measurements, all procedures, approximate serving size, and cooking time. This will be something memorable for everyone for years to come!

Middle School MadnessMiddle School Winter Show 

Tuesday, December 8th6:00pm in the MPR

 Starring the Middle School Choir

7th Grade Math ClassMrs. Dancil would like to give a big high five to the 7th graders. They have done so well working in class and completing formatives in a short amount of time. Many students are coming into reteach on their own and setting up a schedule if needed. 7th graders will be done with 7th grade math this December. Great job! We will begin 8th grade math in January. Great job!

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The Holiday Shoppe

is coming to VAHS

Dec. 1st - 11th

Hours:

7:15-7:40am

10:00-11:30am

2:30-3:15pm

This is a great opportunity

for the students to shop

for friends and family.

Most gift items are under

$10, and there will be

volunteers on hand to

assist the students with

their purchases. Money

envelopes will be sent

home soon.

VAHS Happenings...

 Candy Cane Grams

On Sale Dec. 7th - 15th

To be delivered on Wednesday, December 16th

Buy from any FBLA member

or the front office.

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PTSA NEWSVail Academy and High School

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Upcoming Events

November:

November 30th: Gaslight Christmas Money Due

December:

December 4th: Jingle B ingo

December 8th: PTSA General Meeting @ 6:00pm

December 17th: Family Night @ the Gaslight 8:30pm

Christmas Show

December 17th – January 1st: Winter Break for Students!

Join us Friday Night, December 4th in the MPR for a night of

FREE Family Fun at 6pm and Jingle Bingo.

PRIZES, HOT CHOCOLATE, MARSHMALLOWS, BINGO BALLS,

and the Best Bingo Callers in the Vail School District.

VAHS PTSA has a Facebook page and we want to be your “friend”. Find out the latest information about events, resource

links and more.

We also have a community page: Vai l Academy & H igh School PTSA

Be sure to “Like” the page

Calling all PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, GRANDPARENTS, and COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Our next PTSA Meeting is December 8th at 6pm in the MPR. We can’t be a PTSA without you!

On the agenda: Treasurer’s Report Principal’s Report Staff Appreciation Committee Box Top Collection

Come be part of the voice for your students - Every Child, One Voice!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date:!Saturday,!December!12,!2015!!

Time:!7:00!am!to!12:00!pm!!

Place:!Vail!Academy!and!High!School!MPR!!

Please!join!us!for!pancakes,!eggs,!bacon,!orange!juice,!coffee!and!Santa.!

!Cost:!!Adults!$7.00!Kids!5!and!under!$5.00!

!RSVP!and!Pay!for!your!family’s!breakfast!and!you!will!

receive!a!free!gift!(1!per!family).!!!Have!your!picture!taken!with!Santa!for!only!$3.00!!

!There!will!also!be!childcare!available!till!2:00!pm!for!

those!of!you!that!would!like!to!finish!up!that!last!minute!shopping.!We!will!have!games!and!crafts!for!the!kids!to!

do.!Donations!will!be!appreciated.!!

!

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Dear parents:Our students at VAHS will be collecting new socks and underwear for the Women and Children’s Center as a part of a service program for the holidays. The Women’s Center is located on Miracle Mile and provides shelter, food, and hope for hundreds of Tucson’s needy women and their children. You can visit www.grmtucson.com/ to see the center and get more information.

Since there are no men in this center, the donations need to be for boys, girls, and women only. There is a year round need for these items so what we provide will help out for many months to come. We will be collecting the items from Nov 9-Dec 14th. The items will be delivered to the center before Christmas.

Please help us to make this service project a success. As we meet the needs of many families, we are also teaching our children a valuable lesson in generosity and giving. We provide socks and underwear, and the center provides hope for needy families.

Donation boxes will be in each of the elementary classrooms and a box will be in the front office for 6th-12th grade.

Thank you for all your help!

VAHS staff

National Junior Honor Society

Canned Food Drive

Now thru December 11th

Donations go to the Community

Food Bank.

Please drop off any canned or

nonperishable food items to your

classroom. Boxes have been placed

in each class, as well as the front office.

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Andrada Cienega Vail VDLP Empire

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!Meet our families

and staff. !

Learn more about the

online learning options in Vail.

Drawing & Prizes!

Cards for the Soldiers !

Refreshments !

Crafts for the Kids

Now enrolling

grades K-12!

Vail Digital Learning Program’s

Wednesday, December 9th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Hosted at Vail School District Office

13801 E. Benson Hwy

Come learn more about how the Vail Digital Learning Program provides motivated students a rigorous and flexible education,

that allows them to meet their personal goals.

RSVP’s Welcome! Call us at 879-1908 for more information. Or visit us online at www.vailonline.org

Holiday Open House

Join our 2nd Annual

Holiday Cook Off!!

Prizes and More!

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APHS’ Third Annual

Holiday Dinner

! Santa !C laus ! i s !Coming ! to !Town!!And you have been invited to Andrada Polytechnic High School’s third annual holiday dinner. The dinner will be at Andrada Polytechnic High School on Saturday, December, 12th, 2015 starting at 5 PM. This is a family event and will include a special visit by Santa himself, sing alongs, dinner, music and more. Don’t miss out on a joyful time with the family! The dinner is provided free of charge to the community! Please RSVP to Mark Tate at 520-879-3342 or [email protected] with the number of people attending so proper accommodations may be made for all. Happy Holidays! Andrada Polytechnic High School