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Parents and Guardians of BASIS Peoria Students,
Welcome to the April 11, 2012, edition of the BASIS Peoria school newsletter. We will publish these updates as often as necessary to share with you important information concerning student achievement and awards, academic programs, extracurricular activities and faculty.
We are also sending this newsletter to parents and guardians of 2012-2013 waitlisted and registered students to give them a preview of school activities.
We welcome your feedback on how we can improve our newsletters to help better serve your needs and those of our students.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Houser Head of School |
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Student Spotlight
Shawn Cox, National Honor Society Adviser and History Teacher, would like to shine the spotlight on 10th grader Harjiven Dodd for his tremendous help with setting up for the NHS/NJHS Induction Ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. Harjiven went above and beyond the call of duty to help the NHS and NJHS Advisers transform the Multipurpose Room for the event. He willingly volunteered to move tables, help set-up refreshments and assist with anything else that needed to be done. Harjiven perfectly exemplified the honorable traits expected our of NHS students. Thank you, Harjiven, for being such a wonderful example and leader for our student body!
Barb DeLisa, Head of Operations, shines the student spotlight on Ian Zimmerman (7F). "Ian was on his way home last Wednesday when he saw me unloading supplies from my car. Instead of just walking by, he came over and asked if I needed help. Ian ended up unloading several cases of water and supplies for the NHS/NJHS induction ceremony. Thank you for the help Ian, it was greatly appreciated."
Julie George, Front Office Assistant, shines the student spotlight on Christopher Bahram (5Rb). "Christopher jumped in one morning to help me bring chairs into Art 1. He was not even a student in that classroom at the time."
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Teacher Support Hours
A current chart of teacher support hours is attached herein as a Quick Link.
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Deadline for Fifth Grade Field Trips
This is the last week to drop off signed authorizations at the Front Office for the 5th grade field trips during the three days from May 15 through May 17.
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2012-2013 School Calendar
The final draft calendar for the 2012-12013 school year is attached herein as a Quick Link.
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AIMS Tests
The time has come for the Arizona's required standardized testing. In preparation for this year's AIMS and Stanford 10 testing, we would like to notify you of important upcoming dates. It is vital that your children be present for the AIMS and Stanford 10 test dates, and we thank you in advance for your assistance in making sure they arrive to school well prepared and on time for all testing sessions.
More detailed information is included in a Quick Link attached herein.
- April 16 - AIMS Writing (all 5th-7th grade), AIMS Science (all 8th grade), Stanford 10 Reading (all 9th grade)
- April 17 - AIMS Reading and Mathematics (all 5th-8th grade), Stanford 10 Mathematics and Language (9th grade)
- April 18 - AIMS Reading and Mathematics (all 5th-8th grade)
- April 19 - AIMS Reading and Mathematics (all 5th-8th grade)
Students will follow their regular school schedule during AIMS and Stanford 10 testing. This means parents should drop students off and pick students up at the same time as on non-testing days.
Thank you again for your help in ensuring the standardized testing goes smoothly this year. Your help in making sure all students are in school and on time on test days helps BASIS ensure the most optimal testing environment for all students, and in turn helps your students succeed.
If you have any questions regarding the AIMS or Stanford 10 test dates, please call the BASIS office at 623.566.9100.
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Tickets for Wizard of Oz
There are a limited number of tickets available for the "Wizard of Oz" on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21. Refer to both Quick Links attached herein regarding the two upcoming performances. Tickets are on sale now for $5 for either performance both at 7 p.m. in the BASIS Peoria theater.
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Tickets for BASIS Peoria Spring Music Concert
Tickets are now on sale in the Front Office for the BASIS Peoria Spring Music Concert on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 each, cash, or check. The concert will be held at Dysart High School, 11425 North Dysart Road, El Mirage, Arizona 85335.
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Silk Road Passport
BASIS Peoria's "Silk Road Passport" event will be on Saturday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at school. It will focus on celebrating our diverse school community through a country-based showcase of fine arts, dance, music, historical, cultural presentations, and delicious foods. There will also be a student art exhibition. Admission is free.
Last minute donations and volunteers are most welcome.
Susan Walker
susan.walker@basispeoria.org
Marilyn Eisenberg
marilyn.eisenberg@basispeoria.org
Aaron Arizmendi
aaron.arizmendi@basispeoria.orgTod Keltner tod.keltner@basispeoria.org
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2012-2013 Registration, Waitlist, and Enrollment
Proposed calendars for the 2012-2013 school year are attached herein as Quick Links.
Information Meetings
Four information meeting for parents of incoming BASIS Peoria students will be held at school at 6 p.m. on April 16, 24 and 30. The agenda is below.
 Registration Process
We will continue to accept applications for 5th through 11th grade students for the 2012-2013 school year. We will call and email parents immediately when their children move from waitlisted to enrolled status.
The process for new students to apply for the BASIS Peoria 2012-2013 school year starts on the web site www.basisschools.org > Sign Up > Register. Then either Log In or Create Account. Enter parent information first followed by your child's information. Then connect your child with BASIS Peoria school. Complete the online process by clicking on Register and then printing the screen. The first page of the printed packet lists the additional documents you need to bring to school. Bring these along with your completed registration packet to BASIS Peoria between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any day that school is open.
Early Diagnostic Testing (EDT)
We have scheduled a parent meeting for new 5th through 7th graders to present the overall EDT results and answer questions at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 12 at the Rio Vista Community Center, 8866A West Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. The cross streets are Thunderbird Road and 91st Avenue.
Questions
Please direct any issues or questions about the 2012-2013 application, waitlist or registration processes to Mark Allen at mark.allen@basispeoria.org or 623.566.9100.
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Seven BASIS Students named Grammar Bowl State Finalists
Zach Tronstad (8th) and Anna Zeng (8th) of BASIS Oro Valley and Akshata Rudrapatna (8th), Farhan Rahman (8th), Samdeet Khan (8th), Daphne Guo (9th), and Lena Meyer (9th) of BASIS Chandler are among just 24 students who will advance to the State Grammar Bowl Finals on April 14, 2012. Farhan Khan (8th) of BASIS Chandler qualified as a second alternate.
"The 2012 Arizona EGUMPP Grammar Bowl is a unique opportunity for 8th and 9th grade students throughout Arizona to participate in an academic competition focusing on grammar concepts and terminology," according to the organization's website.
There are four stages to the Grammar Bowl competition: the Preliminaries, the Regionals, the Semifinals, and the Finals. Nearly 500 students entered the Preliminary stage of the competition which consisted of a Grammar Module that included 20 lessons and a mastery test that takes students approximately 15 to 20 hours to complete. Students who scored at least a 90% on the Preliminary competition mastery test were eligible to progress to the Regional competition.
The Regional competition consisted of an online test and the 90 students with the top scores in the Regional competition moved on to the Semi-Finals. Six BASIS Oro Valley students and eight BASIS Chandler students competed in the Semi-Final round of the competition which consisted of a timed written test.
BASIS Oro Valley Grammar Bowl Semi-Finalists
Jake Harris
Allie McGuffin
Briana McGuffin
Saydee Nymeyer
Zach Tronstad
Anna Zeng
BASIS Chandler Grammar Bowl Semi-Finalists
Daphne Guo
Ishitha Jagadish
Siva Kailas
Farhan Khan
Samdeet Khan
Lena Meyer
Akshata Rudrapatna
Farhan Rahman
"During the Semi-Finals Round, students got the opportunity to sit at Arizona Senators' desks," says Susie Lanz, BASIS Oro Valley English teacher and the students' Grammar Bowl advisor, "It was an incredible experience for the students and one that they will not soon forget." Semi-Finalists received a $100 Gift Card for their accomplishments.
After competing in the Grammar Bowl Semi-Finals, the top 24 scoring students advance to the State Finals at Grand Canyon University on April 14 where they will compete on stage in a live, multi-round competition. Finalists received a $200 Gift Card for their accomplishments and have the opportunity to compete for super prizes including scholarships, gift cards, tablet computers, and a trip to Washington, DC.
BASIS Oro Valley Grammar Bowl Finalists
Zach Tronstad
Anna Zeng
BASIS Chandler Grammar Bowl Finalists
Daphne Guo
Samdeet Khan
Lena Meyer
Akshata Rudrapatna
Farhan Rahman
"I'm not surprised that the Grammar Bowl team was so successful," says Lantz, "They were very well prepared for the competition due to their hard work and their amazing English teachers. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments!"
Cyndi O'Brien, BASIS Chandler English teacher and Grammar Bowl advisor agrees. "Sending five students to the Arizona Grammar Bowl finals in BASIS Chandler's first year of operation is a true testament to the dedication of our students and the incredible teaching talent that exists here at BASIS Chandler."
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Boosters
We encourage you to visit the BASIS Peoria Boosters web site http://basispeoriaboosters.org for information about fundraising events that benefit BASIS Peoria School and social events for BASIS Peoria parents and guardians.
Donations Needed Hooray for BASISwood!
Student and parent donations are needed for Hooray for BASISwood! Please see the Quick Links attached herein for information about how parents and students can make donations to this event.
This special event will be held Saturday evening, May 5, for parents, guardians, and friends of BASIS Peoria. See the Quick Link attached herein for a flyer advertising the event. Hooray for BASISwood! will be filled with tributes to old movies, gaming, some interactive entertainment, and a silent auction. It is anticipated to be the Boosters' biggest fundraising event of the year. The Boosters are donating all funds raised through this event to the Annual Teacher Fund, which is used to provide teachers with performance-based bonuses.
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