Dear Families,
Now that the 2009/2010 school year has come and gone, it is time to have some summer fun, relax and rejuvenate before the next shool year is upon us again in August. I hope that this past school year was a successful one both academically and socially for your children. As the School Liaison for MCAS Yuma, I would like to offer you my assistance in order to help make the 2010/2011 school year a smooth and positive experience for your school aged children (K-12). It is my goal to assure that all our military children at MCAS receive a quality education while in Yuma. My office is in the new Child Development Center Annex, Building 1071, and my office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call me at (928) 269-5373 or email me at mcshaneea@usmc-mccs.org.
If your family is new to Yuma, the PCS Support document located in this issue will help you locate and contact your school of choice here in Yuma. If your family is anticipating a Permanent Change of Station move, please feel free to call me so I may put you in contact with the new School Liaison at your next military installation. The Quick Checklist for School Moves located in this issue will help make your child's transition to his/her new school a bit smoother. Whether you are new to Yuma or leaving us, I look forward to assisting you locate the very best educational opportunities for your children.
Sincerely,
Elena McShane
School Liaison
MCAS Yuma
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 CONGRATULAIONS CLASS OF 2010!
This has been an outstanding year for all of our 6 Yuma high school senior classes. Their hard work, pride and dedication paid off as each class participated in their commencement ceremonies on May 28th. This year each high school set a record number in the amount of scholarship money that was awarded to each senior class. I want to especially congratulate the graduating seniors of our active duty personnel marines and sailors stationed here at MCAS Yuma. I wish you the very best as you begin this new chapter in your lives.
- Kofa High School Seniors (563 graduates) earned $5.9 million in scholarships
- Gila Ridge High School Seniors (372 graduates) earned $3.5 milllion in scholarships
- Cibola High School Seniors (568 graduates) earned $7 million in scholarsips
- Yuma High School Seniors (354 graduates) earned $2.7 million in scholarships
- San Luis High School Seniors (463 graduates) earned $3.75 million in scholarships
- Yuma Catholic High School Seniors (79 graduates) earned $2.5 million in scholarships
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PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION
It is with great excitement that I share with you the many positive partnerships that were established this school year between our MCAS Yuma Marines and our local school agencies. Our local schools were able to benefit greatly with the volunteer help from our own Single Marine Program, MAG 13 AND MACS 1 Marines. Our 48th annual Air Show was also another venue where our local high school students were able to participate and show off their musical skills. I look forward to furthering the development of positive relationships between our installation and our Yuma schools in 2010/2011!
- SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM RECEIVES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM YUMA SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
- MAG 13 MARINES SUPPORT LIVE WEB BROADCASTING OF GILA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AND KOFA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS
- THE HIGH SCHOOL BANDS OF CIBOLA, KOFA AND GILA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLS ENTERTAIN THE CROWD AT MCAS YUMA 48th ANNUAL AIR SHOW
- MACS 1 MARINES PARTICIPATE IN CAREER DAY PRESENTATIONS AT CRANE SCHOOL
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 CHANGE IS IN THE AIR
The new school year will bring about some changes in the school day schedule for several of our Yuma schools, in particular Yuma Union High School District and Yuma District One. Below you will find the new start times and dismissal times for most of our Yuma schools during the 2010/2011. Whether your child's school is represented below, I encourage you to contact the school to verify changes before August. Please see PCS Support Document in back of this issue for phone listings of all Yuma area schools.
1. Yuma Union High School District - Start time 7:30 a.m.
- Dismissal time 2:30 p.m.
- Monday early out with dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
2. Yuma School District One (Elementary Schools) - Start time 8:30 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:25 p.m.
- Monday early out with dismissal at 1:55 p.m.
3. Yuma School District One (Middle Schools) - Start time 8:15 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:35 p.m.
- Monday early out with dismissal at 1:49 p.m.
4. Crane School District - All Crane schools have different start and release times. Please call your child's school for more information.
- Wednesday early out
5. Desert View Academy - Start time 7:50 a.m.
- Dismissal time 2:50 p.m.
- Thursday early out with dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
6. Saint Francis School - Start time 8:00 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:00 p.m.
- Friday early out with dismissal at 12:05 p.m.
7. Immaculate Conception School - Start time 8:00 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:00 p.m.
- Friday early out with dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
8. Yuma Lutheran School - Start time 8:30 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:20 p.m.
- Friday early out with dismissal at 1:45 p.m.
9. Southwestern Christian School - Start time 8:15 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:15 p.m.
- Early out days vary month to month
10. Somerton School District (Elementary schools) - Start time 8:30 a.m.
- Dismissal time 3:15 p.m.
- Wednesday early out with dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
11. Somerton School District (Middle School)
- Start time 7:25 a.m.
- Dismissal time 2:35 p.m.
- Wednesday early out with dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
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SUMMER HOT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Beat the summer heat with some fun summer reading programs and activities offered in Yuma for school aged children and teens. Enjoy!
City of Yuma Parks and Recreation
2520 E. 32nd St.
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-373-5243
350 S. 3rd Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-782-1871
MCAS Yuma
Yuma, AZ 85369
928-269-2785
819 W. 32nd St.
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-317-1466 |
SCHOOL LIAISON CONTACT INFORMATION
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