tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35326113514542045622024-02-20T17:59:23.896-08:00Ms. Poppen Principal of the Academy of Tucson Elementary SchoolWelcome to my blog this will be used as a communication tool for parents
of AOTES students:Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-16980415383183268192011-05-18T08:56:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:56:03.101-07:00Bear Cub Newsletter May and June<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape alt="" id="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 108pt; width: 143.25pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:href="../09-10%20AOTES%20Documents/mascot.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata></shape><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 24pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">May and June, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">As I reflect on my first year as Principal of the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">, it’s hard to believe that this is our final newsletter of the year. I have enjoyed getting to know the students, staff, and families of The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> and have been privileged to be a part of this wonderful community. I am happy that you have entrusted us to serve and guide your child in their journey towards academic and personal success. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Once again we have had some exciting things happen since the April newsletter. To recap, we made it through AIMS/Stanford testing in part because of the conscientious efforts of parents/guardians who made it a priority to get their child to school and because of the hard work displayed by the students and teachers. The fourth graders had a wonderful time on their </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Grand Canyon</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> trip and surprising to me a majority of the students had never been to the </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Grand Canyon</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Fata, and Mrs. Van Hise put in endless hours getting prepared for this adventure. We also appreciated all the parents/guardians who agreed to be chaperones for the trip. Our parent organization had a McDonald’s Family Fun Night and it was a success due to all of those who participated in the event. We also celebrated the culmination of Brownie Troop 1131’s water bottle and recycling project.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">May until the end of the school year will be very busy with different activities and celebrations so please keep current on what’s happening at the school through teacher communication, this newsletter, our website and PASS. Because I am getting this newsletter out to you a little later than usual, we had a terrific day on Wed. the 11<sup>th</sup> at Water Day. Mrs. Mitchell was instrumental in making the day a success as well as all the parent and family volunteers. In addition to Water Day we had presentations on sun safety and water safety. We were fortunate to have representatives from the OTT Y and </span></b><city><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></place></city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Fire Dept. speak on these important topics prior to the summer vacation. The first week in May was Teacher Appreciation Week and the parent organization did a fantastic job recognizing our teachers. There were recognition gifts the entire week and a delicious luncheon served to the teachers on the Wednesday of that week.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The next upcoming event is our music concert on May 17<sup>th</sup> at Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church at 6:00 pm. Grades 3 & 4 need to be at the church by 5:30 and Grades K-2 need to be there at 5:45. There will be overflow parking available at the “</span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Cool</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Church</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">” adjacent to the Presbyterian Church. We look forward to seeing you at the concert. A special “Thanks” goes to the Bacon family for their recent donation of a new American Flag and </span></b><state><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Arizona</span></b></place></state><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Flag to the school. They look great!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We are in the process of closing out this school year and getting ready for the 2011-2012 school year. You will receive a mailing from the school in June and then one in July. The July mailing will designate which class your child has been assigned to and any other pertinent information for the upcoming school year. I am including our revised dress code policy in this newsletter so that you have the necessary information to make appropriate clothing choices during one of your shopping excursions over the summer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience. In closing I hope you have a safe and restful summer!</span></b></div></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">May 17th: Spring Music Concert </span></b><time hour="18" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">6:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">May 27<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After School Play Day </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">June 2nd:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindergarten Promotion (Teachers will </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>notify families of times)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">June 3rd:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fourth Grade Promotion Ceremony </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Teachers will notify families of times)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last day of school with students/Early</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Release Day </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parents Corner:</span></u></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The PAC organization is working on their goals for next year and would appreciate any input that you have. They have done a terrific job in sponsoring many events and supporting the students and staff at the school. If you have some ideas or suggestions for next year, please do not hesitate to come to one of the meetings, contact one of the members, or drop off a note to put in the PAC cubby in the front office. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Science Fun Fest</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a planning meeting for Science Fun Fest for the 2011-2012 school year on Wed. May 18<sup>th</sup> at </span></b><time hour="14" minute="45"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">2:45</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> under the Ramada. Please plan to attend if you can. For those of you that are not able to attend but have ideas or suggestions for next year, feel free to contact Jaime Lines at: jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com.</span></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Yearbook Update:</span></u></b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The yearbook is at the printers and will be ready to distribute soon. A special “Thanks” goes to the students who participated in the after school yearbook club and to Ms. Sanchez and Mrs. Siath for all their time and effort they put into this project to make it a success.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Safe Routes To School Grant:</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> was fortunate to be the only charter school in </span></b><city><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></place></city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> to be awarded funding to participate in the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This grant is part of a</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">national and international movement to create, safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from school. It can also play a critical role in reversing the alarming nationwide trend towards childhood obesity and inactivity. The program is a comprehensive community-based program based on the “Five E’s” (education, enforcement, encouragement, engineering, and evaluation).”</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">A team of grant coordinators, parents, and Mr. Mitchell will be hosting an afterschool play day on Friday, May 27<sup>th</sup> at </span></b><time hour="14" minute="50"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">2:50 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This event will focus on how to properly use the new playground and fitness equipment purchased for the school from the grant. A parent/guardian must accompany the student to the event. Check your child’s Friday and/or Monday folders for more detailed information. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Updated Dress Code Guidelines:</span></u></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">THE </span><place><placetype><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">ACADEMY</span></placetype><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> OF </span><placename><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">TUCSON</span></placename></place><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">DRESS </span><stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">AND</span></stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> APPEARANCE CODE</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">2011-2012</span></div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-table-layout-alt: fixed; mso-yfti-tbllook: 480;"><tbody>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-left: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1.5pt double; mso-border-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">ITEM</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1.5pt double; mso-border-bottom-alt: double 1.5pt; mso-border-color-alt: windowtext; mso-border-left-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: double 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">STYLE</span></stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';"></span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1.5pt double; mso-border-bottom-alt: double 1.5pt; mso-border-color-alt: windowtext; mso-border-left-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: double 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">FABRIC</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: windowtext 1.5pt double; mso-border-bottom-alt: double 1.5pt; mso-border-color-alt: windowtext; mso-border-left-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-right-alt: solid .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: double 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">COLOR</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1.5pt double; border-top: windowtext 1.5pt double; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">SPECIFICATIONS</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Pants</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Docker Style (Flat fronts or Pleated)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Capris</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Flat pocketed cargo pants</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">gauchos</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Cotton/Twill/ Corduroy</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Navy, Khaki, Black</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Fitted at waist; NO sagging, spandex, or denim</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Flat pockets OK;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>no tight fits; NO oversized pants for males</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">All clothes should be in good repair</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Skirts</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Pleats/A-line/Straight</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any fabric except denim</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Navy, Khaki, black</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Length:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tip of middle finger with arms to side or longer; no front, back or side slits more than 1 inch above knee</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Dresses</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Polo Type or Uniform Jumpers</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Polo: Cotton/poly blend for, Jumpers:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Cotton/Twill/</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Corduroy</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Polo Type:</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';"> Any color or stripes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Jumpers:</span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Navy, Khaki,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Black</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Length: tip of middle finger with arms to side or longer; not front back or side slits more than 1 inch above knee</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Shorts</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Walking shorts</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Cotton/Twill NO denim</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Navy, Khaki Black</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Length: tip of middle finger with arms to side or longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 5;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Shirts</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Polo type: collar/sleeves</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Not form fitting</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Cotton/poly blend</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any color or stripes</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Short or long sleeves;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>max top two buttons may be unbuttoned; tucked at waist and tails long enough to stay tucked when arms are raised</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">T-Shirts</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Crew Neck</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Cotton/poly blend</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Solid color or stripes</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Solid color T-Shirts can be worn as a substitute for collared shirts 1<sup>st</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> quarter only because of the hot weather. The only exception to this is that </span><place><placetype><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Academy</span></placetype><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';"> of </span><placename><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Tucson T-shirts</span></placename></place><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';"> can be worn anytime throughout the year.</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Sweater/Vest</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any type</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any fabric</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any color</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">No inappropriate language, graphics, stickers, patches, logos</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Sweatshirt</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any style/ appropriate sz. </span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Sweatshirt fabric</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Any color</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">No inappropriate language, graphics, stickers, patches, logos</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 9;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Shoes</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Athletic, sandals w/back straps, dress shoes </span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">NO flip-flops,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>slides or platform shoes<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">ALL</span></stockticker><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';"> heels of shoes/boots must be FLAT (NO heels)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">NO Heelies tennis shoes</span></div></td></tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 10; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: windowtext 1pt solid; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 104.55pt;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Hats/Sunglasses</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 89.85pt;" valign="top" width="120"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">Baseball, floppy/hoods</span></div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 81.05pt;" valign="top" width="108"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div></td><td style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: #ece9d8; border-right: windowtext 1pt solid; border-top: #ece9d8; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 197.95pt;" valign="top" width="264"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';">May NOT be worn inside buildings or hats worn backwards</span></div></td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Interpretation of appropriate dress will be determined by School Administration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If questions exist, check with specific school BEFORE shopping for clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fair and consistent application of this dress code will be applied at each campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slight variations may exist due to age differences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elementary School children are required to wear a school polo shirt on field trips. Polo shirts can be ordered from the school office. Students should be groomed in a manner that does not draw attention to themselves.</span></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-39991092187928731972011-04-05T12:36:00.000-07:002011-04-13T11:59:38.002-07:00April Bear Cub News<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape alt="" id="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 108pt; width: 143.25pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:href="../09-10%20AOTES%20Documents/mascot.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata></shape><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 24pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">April, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">This is our second month for sending out the Bear Cub News electronically. We learned from the March mailing that we needed to adjust a few formatting issues so that the newsletter could be read more easily for those families who are online users. For those of you who are not on the list to receive mailings electronically, you can still join by filling out a form in the front office.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">It was another very busy month of activities at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. We had a fantastic day on March 11<sup>th</sup> with “Science Fun Fest.” The students were involved in various science projects and presentations throughout the day. The culminating event was launching rockets from the field with the entire school looking on. We also had students from our high school volunteering to help along with many dedicated parents and community members. The PAC committee also sponsored a family fun night at Skate Country on March 18<sup>th </sup>in conjunction with the middle school. Then the following Saturday the PAC organization had their first rummage sale which went very well. It was successful because of all the hard working volunteers and families who donated items to be sold. On March 31<sup>st</sup> we had parents, Daisy Troop 1619 and associates from Kohls at the school to work on a campus clean-up project. They did a wonderful job raking, shoveling sand, trimming trees, cleaning up trash and sweeping. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">A special note of congratulations goes out to two of our fourth grade students who placed at the </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Southern Arizona</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Anthony Cariseo placed 1<sup>st</sup> with his project titled “Does Water Pressure Increase with Water Depth?” and Alexis Cruickshank-</span></b><city><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Taylor</span></b></place></city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> who placed 2<sup>nd</sup> with her project titled “Don’t Go Breaking My Hair!” We are very proud of their hard work!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Now that we are in April there are some important events to put on your calendar. The first one to remember is that we will be taking AIMS/Stanford tests the week of April 11<sup>th.</sup><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second event to take notice of is the PAC organization will be hosting a McDonald’s night on April 20<sup>th</sup> from 5-8 pm. Our Drama Club will be performing their play on Friday, April 8<sup>th</sup> at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:30 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> under the ramada and then again at </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Saguaro</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Canyon</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Church</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on April 15<sup>th</sup> at </span></b><time hour="18" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">6:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We will have a break towards the end of the month to help tide us over until Memorial Day. Have a terrific April and restful Spring Break! </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 5<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open House </span></b><time hour="15" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">3:30-5:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 6<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Early Release Day/College Dress Spirit Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 8th: Parent Advisory Meeting 8:00 am/Drama <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Presentation 8:30 am<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 11<sup>th</sup>-15th: Stanford/AIMS Testing </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 15th: Evening Drama Presentation </span></b><time hour="18" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">6:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Saguaro</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Canyon</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Church</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 18th: Kinder Promotion Pictures </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 20<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<sup>st</sup> Grade Field Trip-Agua Caliente</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family McDonalds Night </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-8:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 22<sup>nd</sup>-25<sup>th</sup>: Spring Break</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 28<sup>th</sup>-29<sup>th</sup>: Fourth Grade Field Trip-Grand </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Canyon</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Physical Education Update:</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dear Parents and Students,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Thank you so much to all of you who participated in Jump Rope for Heart! Your generosity and support helped us raise over $2,000 to support the American Heart Association’s efforts to create healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We blew away our goal of fifteen hundred dollars, which earned us a one hundred dollar </span></b><country-region><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">U.S.</span></b></place></country-region><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Games gift certificate. It will be used to buy new dodge balls </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Super job </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> students and</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">supporters!</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mrs. Mitchell</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">AIMS/Stanford Testing:</span></u></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The week of </span></u></b><date day="11" month="4" year="2011"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 11, 2011</span></u></b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> our 2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup>, and 4<sup>th</sup> grade students will be taking either AIMS and/or Stanford 10 tests. It is imperative that students arrive to school on time and are well rested and fed. We need to test all students in those grade levels so please arrange your schedules to not be gone or have your child out during that time.</span></u></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">McDonald’s Family Night:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The PAC organization will be sponsoring a McDonald’s Family Night on April 20<sup>th</sup> from </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-8:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the school. Members of our PAC organization will be assisting to work the event. If you are able to help out, contact Liz Larsen at 751-9376 or at esb24@yahoo.com. If you unable to volunteer, please stop by with your family for dinner. The event will be held at the McDonalds on Broadway/Camino Seco.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parents Corner</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a parent advisory meeting under the ramada at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on Friday, April 8th. Please come and join us if you can. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The PAC organization had four very successful events in March. Science Fun Fest, Skate Country Family Night, Rummage Sale, and Kohl’s Associate Community Outreach Event. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Science Fun Fest Committee would like to “Thank” the following people for all their support:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Jaime Lines, Mindy Seagraves, Trisha Anthis, Susan Forrer, Mary English, Lori Huggins, Czarina Hurn, Mindy Blevins, Elaine Thompson, Chelse Martin, Sandy Cariseo, Sean Granica, Michael Coleman, Tracey Shupe, Cindy Curtis, Tina Thomas, Mark Bowers, Robert Tramblay, Sue Babcock, Kristen Stuck, Daniel Hurn, Stephane Joubert,Sharon Tramblay, Mark English, Drew Mork, Konrad Brayer, Krista Brayer, Ed Moll, Shanna Blair, Wendy Allardice, Christina Apalategui, Brianna Banuelos, Blake Rhodes, Brandon Corkill, Alexsis Espiriti, Alexis Freeman, Rachel Hapner, Joelle Joosten, Stefan Mixton, Jackie Montagu, Matt Montoya, Erik Peterson, Drew Petzer, Danielle Smith, Yolana Villaescusa, Alex Carr, Beth Davis, Bobby Conser, James Kanyor, Annetra Geier, Melissa Saunders, Jill Mausert, Ariel Chuang, Jennifer Bell, Tanisha Kaina, Patty Scozzarella, Johanna Erbe, Sarah Fata, Brenda Simpson, J.P. Feddick, William and Valerie Hentig, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and Beverly Cadwallader. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">As you can see, there were over 60 people who either donated or volunteered and in some cases, both! Awesome! </span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Special thanks also goes to the Rummage Sale Organizational Committee: Margie Laube, Stephanie Werner, Liz Larsen and to all the volunteers who helped to coordinate the event as well as all the families who donated items to be sold. We could not have done it without you! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Special appreciation goes to Mindy Seagraves for all her footwork in organizing the Kohl’s Community Campus Clean-up event and to those parents who assisted in the clean-up efforts: Gwynn Nakamura, Jan Gardlund, Mark Bowers, Stephanie Werner, Jamie Lines. Also we are thankful for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Kohl’s Associates who came to help redistribute the sand on our playground.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Tardiness/Attendance at School:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Timely arrival to school and class is essential for student learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since tardy students interfere with the learning of those who come on time, late arrivals are considered discipline violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The first bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="45"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:45 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is the signal for students to line up with their classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="55"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:55 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. All students arriving after the second bell must be signed in by an adult.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">It is also important to have students be at school. The only time a student should not be at school is if they are sick or a family emergency. The teachers plan to have all of their students in class on a daily basis.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Open House For Prospective Students/Kindergarten Screenings:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We will be having open house events for prospective students who are new to the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is a designated time to tour the school, get questions answered about the school, meet teachers/principal and complete registration forms. The following are the dates and times of the Open House Events through May:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-April 5<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="15" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">3:30-5:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-May 3<sup>rd</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-7:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Please Note:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> If new families are unable to attend any of the open house events, call to schedule a tour of the school in order to become familiar with the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. We accept registration packets year round.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Spring Dress Code:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Since it is getting warmer outside, we are allowing students to wear <u>plain</u> colored T-Shirts until the end of the school year. Students still must wear the appropriate<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>blue, black, or khaki colored pants, shorts, or skirts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeans are only allowed on designated Spirit Days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parent Reminders:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Parents please make sure to pick-up your child in a timely manner from school and after school enrichments. Also, please do not allow your child to stand on the swings or adjust their height by twisting the chains on the swings. Please monitor your child at all times while on the playground.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">College Spirit Day:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School Student Council</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> is encouraging classmates to think about where they might want to go to college after they graduate from high school. In an effort to celebrate “College Days” we are allowing students to wear a shirt of their favorite college on Wednesday April 6<sup>th</sup>. Students can wear jeans if they have a shirt representing a college. (Refrain from wearing professional sports teams gear)</span></b><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Brownie Troop 1131 Water Bottle Presentation:</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">On Mon, Apr 18 after the Pledge of Allegiance, Brownie Troop 1131 will share their Wonders of Water presentation to the school, “For Plastic Don’t Settle, Use Metal!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year they’ve focused on the environment and are encouraging students, teachers and parents to use a reusable, metal water bottle, instead of a one-time use plastic one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are creating a Public Service Announcement and will give each student and teacher their own stainless steel water bottle donated by singer, Jackson Browne.</span></b></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-14676300119290641192011-02-28T09:39:00.000-08:002011-02-28T09:39:21.767-08:00March Newsletter<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape alt="" id="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 108pt; width: 143.25pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:href="../09-10%20AOTES%20Documents/mascot.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata></shape><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 24pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">March, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March is quickly approaching and I thought it would be appropriate to have this issue of the Bear Cub News focus on the events being held in March and to give you updated information on the Parent Advisory Committee. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am organizing this newsletter on Friday Feb. 25<sup>th</sup> and we are in the midst of having our Rodeo Round-Up Luncheon. I am thankful for all the dedicated PAC members who are organizing this event. We are also enjoying our time learning about “Eli” Mrs. Fite’s horse. The afternoon assembly I’m sure will be fun because the 2<sup>nd</sup> graders will be doing a cute dance dressed up as “pillowcase cowboys.” The kindergarten students will sing and the student square dancing club will show off two of their dance routines. We will also have an outside square dancing club come be a part of the assembly. Eva Siath, one of our 4<sup>th</sup> grade students, will play her violin and she has even composed one of the pieces she will be playing. In the morning, Fire Station 21 came to the school to talk with the 3<sup>rd</sup> grade students about fire safety and explained the various parts of their fire engine. It’s hard to believe that all of this will happen in one day. Whew! Well continuing on, we seem to have worked out the kinks with the Bear Cub E-Mail account so this will be the first month that I will send out the newsletter electronically. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, please take the time to read over the newsletter so you do not miss out on any important dates and/or activities. Wishing you the best in March!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 4<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PAC Meeting </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 11<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Science Fun Fest</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 18<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Skate Country Night/End of 3<sup>rd</sup> Quarter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 23<sup>rd</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parent Teacher Conferences/Early </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Release Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 24<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parent Teacher Conference/Early </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Release Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 26<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rummage Sale </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a parent advisory meeting in the intervention room at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on Feb. 4th. Please come and join us if you can. This meeting will replace the March 11<sup>th</sup> meeting because of Science Fun Fest.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Bear Cub E-mails Update</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">: Mrs. Gardlund has the class e-mail lists completed. She also worked with Mr. Dool who is the school technology coordinator to get a different e-mail account. Please disregard the old e-mail address. The new one is: </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><a href="mailto:espac@at.tuccoxmail.com">espac@at.tuccoxmail.com</a> (</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">add to your contact list)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR JUNK </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> TO </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">SEE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> IF THERE </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">ARE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ANY E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MESSAGES FROM </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">PAC.</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MAKE SURE TO UNBLOCK THE PAC E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ADDRESS.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Science Fun Fest</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">This event is quickly approaching and will be on March 11, 2011. You should have received a flyer asking for help either as a volunteer or monetarily with this event. Thanks to those of you who have already returned your forms. For those of you interested in learning more about this event or to volunteer please contact Jaime Lines at <a href="mailto:jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com">jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com</a>, Mindy Seagraves at <a href="mailto:dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com">dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com</a>. or Trish Anthis at <a href="mailto:trishanthis@hotmail.com">mailto:trishanthis@hotmail.com</a>.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Science Fun Fest will be an all day event and is shaping up to be a scientifically enriching time. Students will be exposed to rainwater harvesting, paleontology, and reptiles. For the 4<sup>th</sup>/5<sup>th</sup> graders they will have the opportunity to make and launch rockets. Another wonderful aspect of this event is that we will have high school students volunteering to assist in the day activities as well as parents and outside business professionals.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Science Fun Fest organizers are in need of kids plastic gardening tools (rakes, shovels, hand-held diggers, scrapers, etc.) Please mark them with your child’s name and bring them to school by Fri. March 4<sup>th</sup>. They will be returned after March 11<sup>th</sup>.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Skate Country Night: </span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">On March 18<sup>th</sup> from </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5-7 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> students and families can enjoy a fun filled night of roller skating at Skate Country on </span></b><street><address><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">22<sup>nd</sup> street</span></b></address></street><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> and Pantano. This activity will be open to the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School/Middle School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. The funds raised by this event will be deposited into each school’s PAC accounts. More information will be coming.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Rummage Sale: It’s Spring Cleaning Time:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson PAC</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> group will be hosting a rummage sale at the elementary school on Saturday March 26<sup>th</sup> from </span></b><time hour="7" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:00 am – 12:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. They are in need of donations as well as volunteers to work this event and help to price items. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Donations will be accepted on the following days/times:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Wed. March 23<sup>rd</sup></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> starting at </span></b><time hour="10" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">10:30 am-12:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> (small to medium items) This is an early release day. Help is needed to take donations.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Thurs. March 24<sup>th</sup></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> starting at </span></b><time hour="10" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">10:30 am-12:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> (small to medium items) This is an early release day. Help is needed to take donations.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Friday March 25<sup>th</sup></span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> starting at </span></b><time hour="13" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">1:30 pm – 4:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> (small, medium, and larger items such as furniture) Help is needed from </span></b><time hour="13" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">1:30-6:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> to take donations, set-up, sort, and price.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Help is also needed on the day of the rummage sale which is on Saturday March 26<sup>th</sup>. The time frame for volunteers is from </span></u></b><time hour="6" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">6:00 am – 1:00 pm</span></u></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Please contact Margie Laube at any of the following numbers: 546-2247, 820-5006, 324-5786 </span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">PAC Members will be at the North end of playground to accept your donations. Please make sure that items are clean and in good, workable condition. Please be patient when dropping off items.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">This is an advertised event and proceeds from this sale will go into the PAC account to assist with school activities throughout the year.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Brownie Troop Recycling Project:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Brownie Troop that meets at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> is kicking off their water bottle recycling project. One of their goals is to raise awareness for the need to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles. They will be working with the school community to recycle plastic water bottles and to educate students and families on how to choose<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>more environmentally friendly water bottles for future use. Posters will be put up around the school and the Brownie participants will be going into classes to talk about their project.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Open House For Prospective Students/Kindergarten Screenings:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We will be having open house events for prospective students who are new to the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is a designated time to tour the school, get questions answered about the school, meet teachers/principal and complete registration forms. The following are the dates and times of the Open House Events through May:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-March 1<sup>st</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-6:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-April 5<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="15" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">3:30-5:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-May 3<sup>rd</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-7:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Kindergarten Screenings will be held on March 5<sup>th</sup> and then on an as needed basis after March. PARENTS WILL BE MAILED A LETTER DESIGNATING THEIR CHILD’S SCREENING TIME. Note: The screenings are not used for admittance purposes. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Please Note:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> If new families are unable to attend any of the open house events, call to schedule a tour of the school in order to become familiar with the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. We accept registration packets year round.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) Open House Schedule:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">March 1st-MS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-5:30</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-6:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">April 5th-MS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-5:30</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-6:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">May 3<sup>rd</sup>-HS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-6:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">May 10<sup>th</sup>-MS </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-5:30</span></b></time><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Music Classes at the Elementary School:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We are happy to welcome back Mrs. Flory, our music teacher, from her maternity leave! Students will be attending their regular music classes starting the first week in March. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mrs. Flory is in need of a piano accompanist for the Middle School on Mondays or Wednesdays. If you know of someone who would be willing to volunteer their time please have them contact Mrs. Flory at <a href="mailto:eflory@ateschool.net">eflory@ateschool.net</a> </span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Character Counts/Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Song:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> has started singing their character building song after the Pledge of Allegiance has been recited. We wanted to share the words with you so that you can sing along with us if you are at the school in the morning. The song is courtesy of our wonderful faculty and staff.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">TRRFC-Tune is to Yankee Doodle Dandy:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">At </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> we will show, ways to be Terrific. Be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, and fair. Always a good citizen, caring for each other, Character Counts at Academy and we think it’s TERRIFIC! (Hands in the air)</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Library News from Mrs. Teitelbaum:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Parents, our Book Fair was a huge success and thanks to all of you who made it happen. Our library was able to purchase 171 books from the fair. I have processed all of the books and they are available to the students for checkout. Our sales were $4100.00 and the “Lunch with a Loved One” was a success as well. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Our winner for the peanut shell guessing game was Carina Cruikshank-Taylor. She is a 5<sup>th</sup> grader at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Middle School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Congratulations Carina!!</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Bookman’s Challenge is going strong. I received the numbers and we are currently in 6<sup>th</sup> place. We take the number of books read across all grades at our campus and divide it by the number of students we have enrolled. The first month our students read an average of 37 books each!! That is approximately one book per day per student. Congratulations to Ms. Sanchez’s class as they read a total of 1,865 books during the first contest month. Way to go! Let’s keep up the great work Academy Students.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Note From Art:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Fourth grade classes are submitting books to be published. They have been working hard in their Language Arts and Art classes to produce the words and illustrations. The book titles are as follows:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mrs. Fata’s Class: “The Best School Ever” </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mrs. Brown’s Class: “Rock on at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">”</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mrs. Van Hises’s Class: “19 Awesome Reasons to Attend the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">”</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">These books are scheduled to be published March 10<sup>th</sup>. Great Job 4<sup>th</sup> Grade Classes!</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">PAC Perpetual Fundraising Opportunities:</span></u></b><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Attention all Parents and Bear Cubs from March 1 until April 30, bring in your Box tops, Campbell Soup labels and Tyson A+ for education labels to help your child’s classroom earn a pizza party and our school some extra dough!</span></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><strong><u><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Fundraisers...</span></u></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><br />
<span style="color: black;">Do you know that the Academy of Tucson Elementary School collects: </span><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Box Tops for Education</span></strong><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">, </span></strong></span><city><place><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Campbell</span></strong></place></city><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> Soup labels </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">(found on soups, Goldfish crackers, etc.), </span><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Tyson Food labels </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">and </span><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">empty ink cartridges</span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Boxtops</span></strong><em><b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></b></em><span style="color: black;">- Please help our school earn free money by clipping box tops from General Mills and other products! Each box top is worth 10 cents to </span></span><place><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">PAC.</span></place> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Some products are Betty Crocker, Kleenex boxes, Ziploc, Pillsbury, Chex Cereal, Green Giant, Welch’s, Avery..for a complete list go to </span><a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878&WT.ac=FMA_ParticipatingProd_08012010jg"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878&WT.ac=FMA_ParticipatingProd_08012010jg</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> or go to </span><a href="http://www.boxtops4education.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">http://www.boxtops4education.com</span></a><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">and click on "Earn" to register to earn more money for AOTE by shopping online and joining Barnes and Nobles Reading Room. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Campbell </span><i><span style="color: red;">Labels for Education</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> - register your Shopper Card Number for <em><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">e-Labels for Education</span></em> at </span><a href="http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/Sites/Campbells_eLabels/Page/HomePage"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/Sites/Campbells_eLabels/Page/HomePage</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> once you are registered every time you shop at your favorite supermarket*, and purchase any eligible <em><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Labels for Education</span></em> products, total points earned will be credited to your school's <em><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Labels for Education</span></em> account automatically. In addition clip </span><city><place><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Campbell</span></place></city><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> product labels and turn them in to AOTES. AOTES receives credit towards educational material for each Label we receive.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Coke Rewards</span></b></em><em><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> </span></em></span>Go to <a href="https://secure.mycokerewards.com/register.do">https://secure.mycokerewards.com/register.do</a><br />
The reward points are on the bottle caps and the inside of the box. You can create your own account or bring them into the school and we will enter them for you. If you already have an account and don't know what to do with your points, we will be happy to have them. Under "Spend Your Points" click on Donate to your school. Follow the steps and your donation will help support the school.<span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tyson </span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A+ for education</span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> labels </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">– </span></strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Check your Tyson brand products for the A+ for education labels, go to http://www.tyson.com/projectaplus/ to see the A+ labels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>PAC receives 25 cents for each A+ for education label received.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Recycling Ink Cartridges and toners </span></strong><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- </b>We need your help collecting used ink & toner cartridges. Bring your empty printer cartridges into Ms. Fite & she'll turn them into needed supplies for our school! Every ink cartridge recycled gives the school .25 cents. Don't throw those cartridges away! Bring them to school & turn them into cash.<span style="font-family: 'Blue Highway'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Drink juice pouches</span></strong><span style="color: red;"> </span>We collect </span><stockticker><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">ALL</span></strong></stockticker><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> types of juice pouches </span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">(</span><place><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Capri</span></place><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> Sun, etc.). Please cut the top off the pouch and rinse out with water then the school can send them in to help raise money for our school.<br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><strong><u><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Safeway</span></u></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> cards eScrip*</span></strong> - is a fundraising program where families can sign up and support the school of their choice by simply shopping at Safeway with their Safeway Club Card. To sign up your Safeway card go to </span><a href="http://www.escrip.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">http://www.escrip.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><strong><u><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Target</span></u></strong><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Take Charge of Education</i> </span></strong>- Go to </span><a href="https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005157"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005157</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to enroll your Target Red Card or Target Visa Card and earn 5% for AOTES each time you use your Target Red or Visa Card.<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> </span></em><strong><span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Mamapedia.com </span></strong>donates 5% of your purchases to the Academy of Tucson Elementary School.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Narrow'; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-33505622394007826472011-02-11T14:52:00.000-08:002011-02-11T14:52:23.455-08:00February Newsletter<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape alt="" id="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 108pt; width: 143.25pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:href="../09-10%20AOTES%20Documents/mascot.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata></shape><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 24pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">February, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">As I pondered what to include in my message to families for February, I felt it was appropriate to acknowledge your efforts, as parents, for making it a priority to participate in the educational community at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">. January was another prime example of the school coming together to support the students of the Academy in their quest for an education. We had parents agreeing to drive students on field trips; we had our parent organization support teachers at a luncheon as well as promoting the school at our recent carnival, book fair and open house. Thanks to all of you who attended any of the January events! </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Our focus for February is to continue to build on the academic skills of the students within the classroom and to provide educational experiences outside of the classroom through field trips. (second graders will be going on a “Bodyology” field trip, third graders will be attending the Gem and Mineral Show, and fourth graders will be traveling to </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Agua</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Caliente</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Park</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">).</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11pt;">I appreciate everyone adjusting their schedules to accommodate for the cold weather strain on the pipes at the school and for having such a positive outlook on the situation. I know some of you have had to deal with the same dilemmas at your house and I hope everything returns to normal soon!</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></u></b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">February<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>8<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>100<sup>th</sup> Day of School-In Class </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recognition</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">February 10<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Purdy’s Class Field Trip-Solon </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">February 11th: Parent Advisory Meeting </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup> Grade Field Trip-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">TCC</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4<sup>th</sup> Grade Field Trip-Agua Caliente</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">February 25<sup>th</sup>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rodeo Round-up Event<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
</div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parents Corner</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a parent advisory meeting under the ramada at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on Feb. 11th. Please come and join us if you can. At the previous meetings in January, the PAC organization discussed the carnival/book fair along with fundraising. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Bear Cub E-mails Update</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">: Mrs. Garlund has the class e-mail lists completed. She also worked with Mr. Dool who is the school technology coordinator to get a different e-mail account. Please disregard the old e-mail address. The new one is: </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><a href="mailto:espac@at.tuccoxmail.com">espac@at.tuccoxmail.com</a> (</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">add to your contact list)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR JUNK </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> TO </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">SEE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> IF THERE </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">ARE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ANY E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MESSAGES FROM </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">PAC.</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MAKE SURE TO UNBLOCK THE PAC E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ADDRESS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">I’m going to wait one more month before sending out my newsletter via e-mail. </span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Science Fun Fest</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">This event is quickly approaching and will be on March 11, 2011. You will receive a flyer asking for help either as a volunteer or monetarily with this event sometime in Feb.. For those of you interested in learning more about this event or to volunteer please contact Jaime Lines at <a href="mailto:jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com">jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com</a>, Mindy Seagraves at <a href="mailto:dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com">dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com</a>. or Trish Anthis at <a href="mailto:trishanthis@hotmail.com">trishanthis@hotmail.com</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Open House For Prospective Students/Kindergarten Screenings:</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We will be having open house events for prospective students who are new to the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is a designated time to tour the school, get questions answered about the school, meet teachers/principal and complete registration forms. The following are the dates and times of the Open House Events through May:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-February 8<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-5:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-March 1<sup>st</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-6:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-April 5<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="15" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">3:30-5:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-May 3<sup>rd</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-7:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Kindergarten Screenings will be held on March 5<sup>th</sup> and then on an as needed basis after March. PARENTS WILL BE MAILED A LETTER DESIGNATING THEIR CHILD’S SCREENING TIME. Note: The screenings are not used for admittance purposes. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Please Note:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> If new families are unable to attend any of the open house events, call to schedule a tour of the school in order to become familiar with the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. We accept registration packets year round.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><shape id="_x0000_i1026" style="height: 99.75pt; width: 2in;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="j0235203" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.wmz"></imagedata></shape></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Rodeo Round-Up </span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">This event will take place on February 25, 2011. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a cowboy lunch and then an assembly in the afternoon on the basketball court. More information will follow in Friday/Monday Folders.</span></b>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-7593883505465277792011-01-14T12:50:00.000-08:002011-01-14T12:54:40.145-08:00January 2011 Newsletter<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape alt="" id="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 108pt; width: 143.25pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:href="../09-10%20AOTES%20Documents/mascot.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.png"></imagedata></shape><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 24pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">January, 2011</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Happy 2011! We have had a great start to the New Year and hope you have as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I have walked through the classrooms, the teachers continue to develop lessons that are thought provoking and actively engaging to students. Once again, we have many activities that students will be participating in this month. Please keep updated on these events by reviewing the various modes of communication that we have established for families. (Newsletters, PASS, Blogs, Marquee, Bear Cub E-Mails) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> schools are in the beginning phases of establishing their school communities for the 2011-2012. We have asked families to please return their Declaration Forms to us, as soon as possible, to let us know if their child will be returning to one of the Academy schools for next year. We have also scheduled open houses throughout the remainder of the school year for prospective families. Please spread the word if you know of anyone who is looking to make a change in their child’s academic environment. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">In closing, I would like to let you know that we acknowledged the events of the weekend at our morning flag ceremony on Monday. We accomplished this by talking with students as to why the flag was being flown at half staff and discussing what constitutes being a good citizen through peaceful means. Our student council chose to send an outreach letter to the school community of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Mesa</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Verde</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This letter was heartfelt and expressed the thoughts of the wonderful students at the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 14th: Parent Advisory Meeting </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> Grade Field Trip-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">TCC</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 17th: No School Martin Luther King </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 18th: Jump Rope for Heart Presentation</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Start of the Bookman’s Reading </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Challenge</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 21st: 3<sup>rd</sup> Grade Field Trip-Agua Caliente</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Champ Dance Assembly</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 25th: Middle School Open House for 4<sup>th</sup> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Graders-6:30-</span></b><time hour="20" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 27<sup>th</sup>: 4<sup>th</sup> Grade Field Trip-Old </span></b><city><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></place></city><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 28<sup>th</sup>: Book Fair Begins/Spirit Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 29<sup>th</sup>: Carnival/Book Fair/Open House at </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Elementary School-10:00 am-</span></b><time hour="13" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">1:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">A note from Mrs. Mitchell</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">: Thank you so much for taking the time to volunteer for the Winter Field Day. It was truly appreciated and all the kids had such a great time. I could not have done it without you!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Come and join us for the festivities of this one event on </span></b><date day="29" month="1" year="2011"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">January 29, 2011</span></b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> from </span></b><time hour="10" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">10:00-1:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Books will be for sale to help support our school library. There will also be food booths, games, and an inflatable obstacle course. Proceeds from the carnival will go towards deferring the cost of the Grand Canyon Trip for the 4<sup>th</sup> Graders. The campus will also be open for prospective families to take a tour of the campus and to learn more about our school.<u></u></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parents Corner</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a parent advisory meeting under the ramada at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on Jan. 14. The February meeting is scheduled for Feb. 11 at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Please come and join us if you can. Sorry for the late notice for the Jan. meeting.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Bear Cub E-mails Update</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">: Mrs. Garlund has the class e-mail lists completed. We sent out the first round of messages and discovered a minor glitch which we are working on to correct. I am planning to have the February newsletter sent via e-mail to those families who are participants in the e-mail program.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR JUNK </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> TO </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">SEE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> IF THERE </span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">ARE</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ANY E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MESSAGES FROM </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">PAC.</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> MAKE SURE TO UNBLOCK THE PAC E-</span></b><stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">MAIL</span></b></stockticker><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> ADDRESS. <a href="mailto:pac@ateschool.net">pac@ateschool.net</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Science Fun Fest</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> event will be on March 11, 2011. More information will follow in later e-mails and newsletters. For those of you interested in learning more about this event or to volunteer please contact Jaime Lines at <a href="mailto:jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com">jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com</a>, Mindy Seagraves at <a href="mailto:dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com">dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com</a>. or Trish Anthis at <a href="mailto:trishanthis@hotmail.com">trishanthis@hotmail.com</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Timely arrival to school and class is essential for student learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since tardy students interfere with the learning of those who come on time, late arrivals are considered discipline violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The first bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="45"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:45 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is the signal for students to line up with their classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="55"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:55 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. All students arriving after the second bell must be signed in by an adult.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">We will be having open house events for prospective students who are new to the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is a designated time to tour the school, get questions answered about the school, meet teachers/principal and complete registration forms. The following are the dates and times of the Open House Events through May:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-February 8<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="16" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">4:00-5:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-March 1<sup>st</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-6:30 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-April 5<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="15" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">3:30-5:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tuesday-May 3<sup>rd</sup> </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5:00-7:00 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Kindergarten Screenings will be held on March 5<sup>th</sup> and then on an as needed basis after March. PARENTS WILL BE MAILED A LETTER DESIGNATING THEIR CHILD’S SCREENING TIME. Note: The screenings are not used for admittance purposes. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Please Note:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> If new families are unable to attend any of the open house events, call to schedule a tour of the school in order to become familiar with the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. We accept registration packets year round.</span></b>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-53091101716819769052010-12-10T18:49:00.000-08:002010-12-10T18:49:43.605-08:00Wonderful Day!Hello To All,<br />
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I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful day at the Academy of Tucson Elementary School on December 9, 2010. The day was terrific because of the efforts of our teachers, students, parents, and the community. Students experienced an abundance of fun and activity at our "Winter Field Day" thanks to Mrs. Mitchell our P.E. Teacher and to many parent volunteers. Then Mrs. Teitelbaum our Librarian/Art Teacher arranged for an author visit by Dow Kump, a novelist of children's books, to present his book "Project-OO" and to teach students how to become Star Writers.<br />
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Best Wishes,<br />
Michelle PoppenMs. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-74268864571377538412010-12-03T12:26:00.000-08:002010-12-03T12:26:12.162-08:00December Bear Cub Newsletter<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Academy of Tucson Elementary School</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"><shape id="_x0000_i1026" style="height: 66pt; width: 114pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="j0196116" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.wmz"></imagedata></shape><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u></u></span></b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The festivities at this point in the year have officially started with the passing of Thanksgiving and the coming of the holiday season. We appreciate the cultural and spiritual diversity of our school community and hope that whatever traditions your family celebrates brings forth a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2011! </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">November Recap:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> Once again, I am fortunate to boast about the wonderful learning experiences that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Academy</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Teachers</i> have shared with your child throughout November and are diligently preparing for new adventures in December. November proved to be an exciting month because field trips were taken to Patagonia, Catalina State Park, the Desert Museum and Sabino Canyon in order to enrich our Science Curriculum. Students went to the De Grazia Studio as an extension of our Art Curriculum and the first grade classes sang patriotic songs at one of the Naturalization Ceremonies to promote citizenship as a part of our Social Studies Curriculum. We were also privileged to have a Korean War Veteran from the Joe Foss Foundation speak to our second and third grade classes in order to reinforce why we have certain holidays including Veterans Day. As with any of our field trips, we are appreciative of all the parents who volunteered to drive. The Star Gazing and Movie Night was a success due to the collaborative efforts of our fourth grade team and Mrs. Carlson along with Mr. Allardice from the middle school. I would also like to thank all of you who took the time out of your busy schedule to attend the parent teacher conferences. A special note of “thanks” goes out to all of you who were able to donate to our food drive and to Mrs. Thompson who organized this worthwhile event. Last but not least, the Thanksgiving Celebration hosted by the Kindergarten team and students was a terrific start to the Thanksgiving break due to the hard work by the teachers and the participation of the families who were able to attend.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">December Information and Events:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> As you can see, November was an exciting month and December is shaping up to be just as exciting. First and foremost we will be having our Winter Field Day on December 9<sup>th</sup> which Mrs. Mitchell, our P.E. teacher, is hard at work organizing. We are happy that so many of you have agreed to volunteer for this event.The student council is sponsoring Spirit Days in conjunction with the Winter Field Day. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will also be having holiday celebrations within each of the grade levels for families to participate in. Please make sure to read the newsletters from your child’s teacher in order to have the latest information of when these celebrations will take place. Since Mrs. Flory, our music teacher, is now officially on maternity leave we are looking to have our music concert second semester instead of first semester. Stay tuned for more information. Also, it is important to note that the classroom teachers will be incorporating music into their instructional time to ensure that students receive music enrichments until Mrs. Flory returns to school in late February. During the holiday break we encourage students to practice their reading, writing, and math skills through various activities such as reading books, writing letters to family and friends, playing games that encourage counting and getting outside to play. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">One of the reasons why we encourage the continuum of learning during vacations and/or half days is to make sure that students do not forget what has already been taught. We are also mindful of the fact that since we had a late start to the school year, we do not want students to be behind in what is expected of them for our testing schedule in April. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions on how you can help your child over break. I apologize for being so long winded in this newsletter but there have been many things to get you updated on. Please contact me if you have any questions about what was presented in this newsletter and have a HAPPY </span></b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">HOLIDAY</span></b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">!</span></b></div></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br clear="all" style="mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: always;" /></span></b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 1st: Early Release Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Release Times:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kinder </span></b><time hour="11" minute="15"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:15</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<sup>st</sup>/2<sup>nd</sup> </span></b><time hour="11" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:30</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> </span></b><time hour="11" minute="40"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:40</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 7<sup>th</sup>: Spirit Day-Crazy Hair Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 8<sup>th</sup>: Spirit Day-Twin Day-Can Wear Jeans If</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dressing Up</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 9<sup>th</sup>: Winter Field Day/Spirit Day-Favorite Sports Team-Can Wear Jeans If Dressing Up</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 22nd: Early Release Day-End of Second Quarter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Dec. 23<sup>rd</sup>-Jan. 3<sup>rd</sup>: Winter Break</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) met on December 2<sup>nd</sup> to review the bylaws and to continue the organizational process for the year. The PAC agreed to have their meetings the 2<sup>nd</sup> Friday of the month at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. Pleases plan on attending. An additional meeting will be held on December 10th at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:00 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> in the office to work on the calendar for this year. You have already started to see the efforts of the PAC through the e-mail directory that is being organized thanks to Mrs Garlund. You will also be receiving a testimonial form in your Friday folders to complete in order to include in our future brochure thanks to Mrs. English. Your PAC representatives are the following: Co-Chairs-Margie Laube & Jan Gardlund, Secretary-Susan Forrer, Treasurer-Maya Hendrickson. We have coordinators for other committees which will be shared in our next newsletter. We are finalizing what those coordinators will be responsible for.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Tax Credits</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> A quick reminder that your school fees can be paid through tax credit donations made out to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Academy of Tucson</i>. If you would like your tax credit donations to go on this years tax return, they must be received by December 31, 2010. Also, any friends or relatives can donate to The Academy. $200 can be claimed on your federal tax return for a single parent family and $400 for a two parent family. Contact Mrs. Fite at 886-6076 for more information.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Community Outreach</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The Brownie Troop will be holding a toy drive on campus from Dec. 6<sup>th</sup>-Dec. 21<sup>st</sup>. This project will help to support the “Marine Toys for Tots Program.” If you wish to donate to this worthy cause, you can bring a new unwrapped toy to your child’s classroom. The presentation of the donated toys will be on Dec. 21<sup>st</sup>.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">If you are out shopping on Sunday Dec. 5<sup>th</sup> or Dec. 12<sup>th</sup> at Park Mall, stop by Macy’s from </span></b><time hour="12" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">12:00-3:00</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> to hear The </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson High School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">’s Advanced Choir perform. They are terrific! </span></b>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-56629654625944133102010-11-02T13:35:00.000-07:002010-11-02T13:35:04.212-07:00November Event UpdateHello Academy of Tucson Elementary School Families,<br />
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The Star Gazing and Movie Night was a tentative event on our schedule and we received confirmation yesterday (11/1/10) that it will take place. The date of the event is on 11/10/10 at the Academy of Tucson Elementary School from 6:00-8:00 pm. Telescopes will be stationed on the soccer field and a family friendly movie will be playing on the basketball court. There will be snacks and pizza available for purchase. You may want to bring a blanket or a lawn chair to watch the movie. Please come and join us for a night of fun!<br />
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Have a wonderful day!<br />
Ms. PoppenMs. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-38896177578539193772010-10-25T17:02:00.000-07:002010-10-25T17:02:12.448-07:00General Updates<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><date day="25" month="10" year="2010"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">October 25, 2010</span></b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dear</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Families,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I just wanted to give you some quick updates for October and November: 1<sup>_</sup>Picture Retakes are on Wed. October 27<sup>th,</sup> 2<sup>_</sup>Spirit Day is on Friday October 29<sup>th</sup> and it is an early release day, 3-Please turn in any outstanding general permission forms, school team agreements or emergency packet forms to Mrs. Fite or your child’s classroom teacher, 4-Parent teacher conferences are from Nov. 1<sup>st</sup>-Nov. 5<sup>th</sup> and all of those days are early release days, 5-We are off for Veterans day on Nov. 11<sup>th</sup> and we are off for Thanksgiving on Nov. 25-26.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We will not be having any after school enrichments on Oct. 29<sup>th</sup> and Nov. 1<sup>st</sup>-Nov. 5<sup>th</sup>. The only students that may stay after school on those days are the students who are in aftercare with the OTT Y program.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Best Wishes,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Michelle Poppen</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Principal</span></b></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-22364590137420120552010-10-11T10:52:00.000-07:002010-10-11T10:52:33.779-07:00October Newsletter<div class="Section1"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt;">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Academy of </span></b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></b><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;">Elementary School</span></b></placetype></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt;"></span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><date day="8" month="10" year="2010"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">October 8, 2010</span></b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Principals Message</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">It is hard to believe that we are already a week into October. We just completed the Book Fair and it was a success because of the efforts of Mrs. Teitelbaum, the volunteer support and family participation. We also had a wonderful turn out for our chili dinner that was sponsored by our 4<sup>th</sup> grade team and students. There are a few more important dates in October to consider, which I have made reference to in the calendar section of this newsletter. Also, please take the time to schedule your parent conference with your child’s teacher for the first week in November. In respect for the diversity of our school community, the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> does not celebrate Halloween. Individual classrooms may have their own celebrations in relation to Fall or the harvest time of the year. Have a terrific October!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">October 12th: Mad Science Presentation</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">October 14<sup>th</sup>: Parent Advisory Meeting </span></b><time hour="8" minute="15"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:15 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">October 27th: a. Picture Retakes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>b. End of First Quarter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">October 29<sup>th</sup>:a. Early Release Day</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kinder dismissal @ </span></b><time hour="11" minute="15"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:15</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<sup>st</sup>-2<sup>nd</sup> dismissal @ </span></b><time hour="11" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:30</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup>-4<sup>th</sup> dismissal @ </span></b><time hour="11" minute="40"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">11:40</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>b. Skate Country Fundraiser </span></b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">5-7 pm</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at Skate Country on 22nd</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>c. Spirit Day-Jeans are allowed</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>only if the student wears an</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> polo or</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>T-shirt.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parent/Teacher Conferences </span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Communication between home and school is an essential part for providing proper conditions for student success and achievement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion of a child’s accomplishments and learning style supports the mutual understanding that exists between parent and teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to discuss your child’s progress, please make sure to schedule a conference time with your child’s teacher. Conferences are mandatory for all students.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Dress Code</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Please take the time to review the dress code with your child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shorts and pants are to be Docker Style solid colors of navy, black, khaki. Skirts are to be of the same colors as listed above. Shorts and skirts are to be fingertip length when arms are hanging down straight at their side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Girls may wear leggings under a dress code skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shirts need to be a solid color or a print (strips, polka dots, etc.) Beginning second quarter, October 28<sup>th</sup>, students will need to</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">wear polo shirts. (T-shirts except for </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson T-shirts</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> will no longer be considered in dress code after October 28<sup>th</sup>) The staff of the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> will closely be monitoring and enforcing the dress code policy. </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"></span></b></div><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Academy</span></u></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"> of </span></u></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Tucson Shirts</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Each</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> student is required to have an </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson Elementary School</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> polo shirt to wear on field trips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a child does not have a polo shirt, they will not be permitted to travel on the trip with their class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Spirit Day is the last Friday of each month. In order to wear jeans on that day, students must be in an </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please note that jeans can only be worn on Spirit Days and designated field trips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Timely arrival to school and class is essential for student learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since tardy students interfere with the learning of those who come on time, late arrivals are considered discipline violations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The first bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="45"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:45 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. This is the signal for students to line up with their classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second bell rings at </span></b><time hour="7" minute="55"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">7:55 AM</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">. All students arriving after the second bell must be signed in by an adult.</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;">Parents Corner</span></u></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">There will be a parent advisory meeting under the ramada at </span></b><time hour="8" minute="15"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8:15 am</span></b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> on Oct. 14. Please come and join us if you can. We will be discussing this year events and opportunities. </span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">The first Science Fun Fest meeting took place on </span></b><date day="30" month="8" year="2010"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">8/30/10</span></b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> at the school. For those of you interested in learning more about this event or to volunteer please contact Jaime Lines at <a href="mailto:jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com">jandjlinesfam@hotmail.com</a>, Mindy Seagraves at <a href="mailto:dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com">dnmeseagraves@yahoo.com</a>. or Trish Anthis at <a href="mailto:trishanthis@hotmail.com">trishanthis@hotmail.com</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our PASS (Parental Access Support System) system is up and running!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may go on-line to see your children’s grades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teachers will update information at least once a week. You can also access calendar updates from the PASS system. Additional ways in which we will be communicating with parents<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from the </span></b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Academy</span></b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> of </span></b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;">Tucson</span></b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"> include our website, blogs, student folders, and school marquee. Make sure to check the message section on PASS for classroom information and other important school messages.</span></b>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-75373514083191526102010-09-27T14:11:00.000-07:002010-09-27T14:11:53.311-07:00Overview of Upcoming Events<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><date day="27" month="9" year="2010"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">September 27, 2010</b></date><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Dear Families,</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The </b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Academy</b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> of </b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tucson Elementary School</b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> will be hosting a number of events for students and families in October. There will be two fundraising events in October 2010 to support the library and the 4<sup>th</sup> grade classes for their </b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grand Canyon</b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Trip.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">On Oct. 1st we will have the Book Fair Family Fun Night from </b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5:00-7:30</b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> with an all you can eat chili dinner. Dinner will be served from </b><time hour="17" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5:30-7:00</b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> for a cost of $5.50 for adults and $4.00 dollars for children. The general book fair continues from Oct. 4th-7th and will be held in the </b><place><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Art</b></placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Room</b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> from </b><time hour="19" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7:30-8:15</b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> in the morning and from </b><time hour="14" minute="30"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2:30-4:00</b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> in the afternoon. Remember though that we have early release days on Oct. 6th and Oct. 29th. Also on Oct. 29<sup>th</sup> families are welcome to join the </b><place><placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Academy</b></placetype><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> of </b><placename><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tucson Elementary School</b></placename></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> at Skate Country on 22<sup>nd</sup>/Pantano from </b><time hour="17" minute="0"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5:00-7:00 pm</b></time><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">. This will be another fundraiser to help support the 4<sup>th</sup> grade classes and their </b><place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grand Canyon</b></place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Trip. Picture retakes are on Oct. 27 instead of Sept. 27.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">If you wish to review the letter from Mr. Stewart in regards to our asbestos free buildings, please refer to the letter on our website.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Best Wishes,</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Michelle Poppen</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Principal</b></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-59944698795233821072010-09-21T13:18:00.000-07:002010-09-21T13:18:51.900-07:00Volunteer Opportunities and Events for the 2010-2011 School Year<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><date day="21" month="9" year="2010">September 21, 2010</date></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Dear Parents,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that we are back in full swing, I would like to inform you of some of the Academy of Tucson Elementary School community events and volunteer opportunities<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for the year. Please note that the dates are tentative.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>Through out the Year</u>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Traffic Monitors</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Lunch Monitors</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Playground Monitors</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>October</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bookfair ( October 1- October 7)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Skate Country (October 29<sup>th</sup>)</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>November</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tentative Star Gazing Night (Nov.10)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tentative Winter Concert </li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>December</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Winter Field Day (December 8)</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>January</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bookfair (January 28<sup>th</sup> - February 4<sup>th</sup>)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Carnival (January 29<sup>th</sup>)</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>February</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Love of Reading (The entire month of February)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Rodeo Round-up (Friday, February 25<sup>th</sup>)</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>March</u></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Teacher Appreciation (All Month)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Skate Country<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(March 18)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Science Fun Fest-Date TBD</li>
</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>May</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Water Day (May 19<sup>th</sup>)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spring Concert Date TBD</li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If you would like to help plan, organize, or send in supplies for any of the events, please send in the volunteer slip on the following page. Thank you for all your support!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Sincerely, </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Michelle Poppen</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><u>Volunteer Opportunities</u></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><u>Name of Parent:___________________________</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If you are interested in keeping our pick–up and drop-off process run as smoothly as possible, while keeping our children and families safe, volunteer to become a traffic monitor. Mr. Webber is the coordinator</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______ Morning Traffic Monitor (<time hour="19" minute="15">7:15-7:45</time>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dates available:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>_____________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>___________________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">______ Afternoon Traffic Monitor (<time hour="14" minute="15">2:15-2:45</time>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dates available: _______________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>____________________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">______Lunch Monitor (<time hour="10" minute="45">10:45-12:20</time>) Mr. Webber is the coordinator of this he can also </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>make you aware of some needed items for lunch.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dates available:________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">______Playground Monitor: Mr. Webber is the coordinator</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>AM (<time hour="19" minute="15">7:15-7:45</time>)___________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dates available:________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Lunch (<time hour="10" minute="45">10:45-12:20</time>)____________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dates available:________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______Bookfair (October 1st-October 7th) Mrs. Teitelbaum</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dates available:________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______Bookfair (January 28th-February 4th) Mrs. Teitelbaum</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dates available:________________________________________________</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______Bookfair and Carnival (January 29<sup>th</sup>) Mrs. Teitelbaum/4<sup>th</sup> Grade Teachers</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______Rodeo Round-up (February 25<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">_______Science Fun Fest (March) Specific Date TBD </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">______ Water Day (May 19<sup>th</sup>)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">There will be more opportunities to volunteer and we will notify you of those events as the year goes on. Please return these forms to the classroom teacher or the front office.</div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-8273825595339217592010-09-17T17:32:00.000-07:002010-09-17T17:32:53.217-07:00September Bear Cub Newsletter<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype><shape id="Picture_x0020_2" o:spid="_x0000_s1028" style="height: 81pt; left: 0px; margin-left: -27pt; margin-top: -18pt; position: absolute; text-align: left; visibility: visible; width: 87pt; z-index: -1;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image001.emz"></imagedata></shape><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 28pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Bear Cub News</span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Academy of Tucson Elementary School</span></b></div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1.5pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">September, 2010</span></b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" style="height: 57.75pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0px; mso-position-vertical: outside; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 1in; z-index: -3;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image003.emz"></imagedata></shape><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">*Very Important Update: The newsletter that came home with students on Friday the 17th had the incorrect date for curriculum night. The correct date in Sept. 21, 2010 instead of Sept. 22, 2010. This newsletter has been corrected with the appropriate date.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Principal’s Column</u><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What a wonderful start to the school year! As the new principal, I have enjoyed getting to know the students and families of the Academy of Tucson school community. We have had a busy two weeks at the Academy with the celebration of Grandparent’s Day and the completion of picture day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have a few more featured events for September, which I have highlighted throughout this newsletter. I also wanted to inform you of the four primary ways in which our school community will be communicating with you: 1) Friday Folders, 2) Website and links to staff blogs, 3) PASS, and 4) Student Planners. I also want to encourage you to get involved in your child’s education through supporting their academic endeavors, participating in school events, and volunteering when you can. Thank you for choosing the Academy of Tucson for your child’s education!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-no-proof: yes;"><shape id="Picture_x0020_3" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" style="height: 43.5pt; visibility: visible; width: 45.75pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image005.emz"></imagedata></shape></span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>School Day Schedule</u></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 24pt;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Start Time: 7:45 for grades Kindergarten-4<sup>th</sup></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Lunch Break Times:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindergarten: 10:55-11:35 </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First & Second Grade: 11:20-12:00</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Third & Fourth Grade: 11:45-12:25</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Dismissal Times:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindergarten: 2:15 (dismissed from back parking lot)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<sup>st</sup> & 2<sup>nd</sup> grade: 2:25 (Pierson, Purdy and Siath dismiss from </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>circle, Lakavage, Birkholz and Sanchez </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dismiss back parking lot)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup> grade: 2:35 (Mitchell and Thompson dismiss from </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>circle, Van Hise, Brown, and Fata </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dismiss from back parking lot)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Early release dismissal times:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindergarten: 11:15 (dismissed from back parking lot)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<sup>st</sup> & 2<sup>nd</sup> grade: 11:30 (Pierson, Purdy, and Siath dismiss from </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>circle, Lakavage, Birkholz and Sanchez</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dismiss from parking lot)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup> grade: 11:40 (Mitchell and Thompson dismiss from </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>circle, Van Hise, Brown, and Fata</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dismiss from back parking lot)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-no-proof: yes;"><shape id="Picture_x0020_7" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" style="height: 45pt; visibility: visible; width: 75.75pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image007.wmz"></imagedata></shape></span></b><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Parking Lot</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Please help us keep our parking lot safe! Do not pass cars waiting to pick up or drop off children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have children being dismissed at two different times, please park your car in a designated parking spot and walk to their dismissal spots. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember to be kind, courteous, and patient with one another; we are role models for our students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">For any Kindergarten parents interested in carpooling, please contact Liz Larsen (Parent) at </span></b><a href="mailto:esb24@yahoo.com"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">esb24@yahoo.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">. Liz has kindly offered to establish carpools to help cut down on the congestion in the parking lot. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Lunch Menu</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Monday : Kentucky Fried Chicken (chicken strips)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Tuesday: Cousin’s Subs (Hot Dog)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Wednesday: Bianchi’s (Mac & Cheese)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Thursday: Eegees (Grinder)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Friday: Domino Bianchi’s (Pepperoni Pizza) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">All lunches brought from home will be stored in a classroom refrigerator until lunch time.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Parents Corner</span></u></b></div><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">There will be a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting at the ramada on October 14, 2010 at 8:15. The Parent Advisory Committee’s main purpose is support the endeavors of the school community by assisting with fundraising and special event coordination.</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Please make sure to go through the office to check-in if you are volunteering on campus or need to drop something off for your child. If you will be on campus for a period of time you will be issued a visitors pass. </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">We appreciate your efforts in getting your child to school on time. If for some reason your child is late to school they need to check-in at the front office before going to their classroom. T</span></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">hank you for closing the front gate when you come on campus. </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><shape id="_x0000_i1027" style="height: 71.25pt; width: 60.75pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\CLAYCO~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image011.wmz"></imagedata></shape><b><u>Upcoming Events:</u></b></span></li>
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</div><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Curriculum Night</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">-September 21, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 pm</span></b></li>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">The Kindergarten teachers would appreciate students attend this event with parents.</span></b></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">The 1<sup>st</sup>-4<sup>th</sup> grade teachers would appreciate having parents only attend this event because they will be discussing specifics about the curriculum and expectations in the classroom.</span></b></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; text-indent: 0.25in;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Schedule for Curriculum Night:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">6:00-6:10 Park and get to designated areas.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">6:10-6:30 Kindergarten/1<sup>st</sup> Grade in classrooms</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> Grades under the ramada</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">6:30-6:35 Kindergarten/1<sup>st</sup> Grade transition from classrooms to </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ramada. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> Grade transition from ramada to classrooms</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">6:35-6:55 Kindergarten/1<sup>st</sup> Grade under ramada</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>2<sup>nd</sup>/3<sup>rd</sup>/4<sup>th</sup> Grades in classrooms</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><br />
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</ol><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Family Night for the Bookfair will be October 1<sup>st</sup> from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm<u></u></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">All you can eat chili dinner will be served, by the 4<sup>th</sup> graders, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Proceeds will go towards their Grand Canyon field trip. $5.50 for adults and $4.00 for children. (Includes: chili, cornbread, and a drink)<u></u></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">October 4<sup>th</sup>-7<sup>th</sup> the Bookfair will be open until 3:30 pm.<u></u></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in left 123.0pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Volunteers are needed for this event please contact Mrs. Teitelbaum for more details. </span></b><a href="mailto:steitelbaum@ateschool.net"><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">steitelbaum@ateschool.net</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> or call at 886-6076.<u></u></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; tab-stops: 123.0pt;"><b><u><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><u><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">News From Our Specials Teachers</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<b>In art, we will be learning about the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space. It would be very helpful if you talked to your child about the primary colors: red, yellow, blue and the secondary colors: green, orange, purple. We will be learning about each element and then making a piece of art using one of the elements. I am looking into an 'online student art museum' called Artsonia. More to come...........</b><br />
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<b>Library:</b><br />
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<b>The students are learning about the library process. They checked out books the first week of school and are learning how to return books,get on a wait list for a book, book care, and how to locate a book in our library. We will also be talking about the Dewey Decimal System and looking at each section. We are preparing for our bookfair 'Here's To Our HEROES! Reading Saves The Day!' This bookfair will run from October 1st through October 7th and it is a Buy One, Get One FREE. This is a great time to purchase books for gifts or to increase your home library. Please look for fliers coming home in Friday folders.</b><br />
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<b>National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th through October 15th. I will be reading 'Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez'. National Mix It Up at Lunch Day will take place on November 9, 2010. We will be encouraging the students to eat lunch with a person they don't generally eat lunch with. It's a great time to get to know someone that you may not know.</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></div>Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-5896957918716584542010-09-05T15:28:00.000-07:002010-09-05T15:28:01.127-07:00Back To School Family LetterDear Families of The Academy of Tucson Elementary School,<br />
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It is an exciting time at The Academy of Tucson Elementary School because September 7, 2010 marks the start of the 2010-2011 school year. We appreciate the patience of the students and families of our school community with the later start to the school year.<br />
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As the new principal at the school, it was wonderful to introduce myself to those of you who attended the meet and greet event on September 3, 2010. It was also fantastic to see the eager and smiling faces of the students who will be attending the school.<br />
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The teachers have been working diligently to prepare their rooms for the students who will be in their classes. The staff at The Academy of Tucson Elementary School, look forward to assisting you and your child throughout their educational journey during this year and the years to come.<br />
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Please realize that we encourage the individual development of our students while focusing on the academic excellence of students in a college preparatory environment. We are hard at work on a daily basis developing great minds and responsible citizens.<br />
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We encourage you to participate in your child's education and have created many opportunities for you to assist in their academic experience. My door is open to you for any points of discussion and we look forward to an awesome school year!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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Michelle Poppen<br />
Principal AOTESMs. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532611351454204562.post-39142306478885020362010-09-02T15:35:00.001-07:002010-09-02T15:35:40.519-07:00Welcome Back To SchoolLooking forward to a fantastic year!Ms. Poppen Principal AOTEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455866826685981561noreply@blogger.com0