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October 21st, 2013
Canyon Del Oro Parent Organization Newsletter
Teacher Award     

Congratulations, Mr. Yetman! 

 

Mr. Yetman won a Math Hero Award from Raytheon Missile Systems.  He was one of only 35 teachers in the nation to win the award, which comes with a $2,500 grant for Mr. Yetman and another $2,500 grant for CDO! 

 

The award goes to teachers "who have made great strides in instilling a love of math in students and for dedication to enriching math instruction in high schools across the United States."

  
  
CDO Preschool     

CDO Preschool earned a 5-Star Raring under the Quality First Program through Arizona First Things First state initiative. This process has been a multi-year process that has taken us through 5 grueling assessments that covered areas such as classroom/ playground environment, instructional strategies, program/ classroom materials, program/ classroom structure, children's portfolios, children's assessments, family support, family involvement, and program policies and procedures.

 

Preschools from around the state have been assessed as well, and at this time there are only 5 programs including ours in the entire state that have met this highest quality rating.  This is a fantastic accomplishment for the CDO Preschool, and everyone involved is very proud.            

  
  
CDO Oktoberfest    

Have you been waiting to have a yard sale but haven't found the opportunity to do it? Here's your chance! CDO High School is having a swap meet. Set up your own tables and chairs and turn your clutter into cash! The money that you make is all yours.

 

Þ Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (Set up at 6 a.m.)

Þ Located in the Canyon del Oro High School parking lot at 25 W. Calle Concordia

Þ First come, first served or reserve your space.

Þ Twenty dollars per space (cash only, please!)

Þ You may pay in advance at the IB office in the Administration Building-- 25 W. Calle Concordia

Þ Spaces will also be available for sale the day of the event

 

If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Cris Cisco-- 696-5592

KEYS High School Summer Internship Program     
 

Presentation on the Application Process

 

Applications for the KEYS 2014 Program will open in late November

 

Find out what successful applicants do to get accepted for this exceptional opportunity--

Monday, October 28 - 3rd Period - Lecture Hall

Sponsored by: REACH

 

ALL CDO Students with an interest in science related careers may sign-up in counseling to attend this presentation.

(Permission slips are available when you sign-up.)

 

About KEYS

Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) provides highly achieving Arizona high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in a greatly rewarding internship experience that shapes their lives forever.

KEYS interns enroll, with no tuition costs, in the University of Arizona during their summer break for a week of intensive laboratory and science literacy training, followed by six weeks in the laboratory of a renowned UA researcher. The program concludes with the KEYS Research Showcase, where students present their results to their families, UA scientists and program sponsors. Previous KEYS interns report that the program has changed their lives and taught them that they are capable of making important contributions to science.

      

 

  
Golf Tournament  

Canyon Del Oro High School Baseball Club 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at 12:30 pm at The Golf Club at Vistoso

 

See fliers for more information:

CDO GOLF Flyer

CDO Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament Registration Form

     
  
Counseling News

This week is College Week at CDO!

 

Did you know that education level has been shown to have a direct connection to median income? In 2009, the median of the earnings for young adults with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while the median was $21,000 for those without a high school diploma or its equivalent, $30,000 for those with a high school diploma or its equivalent, and $36,000 for those with an associate's degree.

 

In celebration of the 20 colleges we have visiting CDO this week and to support our goal of promoting a college going culture on our campus, the counseling department is sponsoring College Week the week after fall break! So, tell your student to grab their favorite college gear and show off their college spirit every day this week! And, while they're in their college logo gear, tell them to come by the counseling office and visit the various college representatives that will be on campus throughout the week. Look for specifics about which colleges will be visiting below. It's never too early to start thinking about college, and these visits are for students of all grade levels! Please have your student go by the counseling office to pick a permission slip for each college that they want to visit with.

 

 

Monday, October 21, 8:30 am - Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville, NY)

Monday, October 21, 9:00 am - University of Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Monday, October 21, 9:45 am - Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ)

Monday, October 21, 10:30 am - University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

Monday, October 21, 11:00 am - Prescott College (Prescott, AZ)

Monday, October 21, 12:00 pm - Davidson College (Davidson, NC)

Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 am - Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO)

Tuesday, October 22, 8:30 am - William Woods University (Fulton, MO)
Tuesday, October 22, 9:00 am - Portland State University (Portland, OR)

Tuesday, October 22, 9:15 am - Mount St. Mary's College (Los Angeles, CA)

Tuesday, October 22, 9:45 am - Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR)

Tuesday, October 22, 10:45 am - Baylor University (Waco, TX)

Tuesday, October 22, 11:30 am - Whittier College (Whittier, CA)

Wednesday, October 23, 8:00 am - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott, AZ)

Wednesday, October 23, 8:45 am - Kenyon College (Gambier, OH)

Wednesday, October 23, 9:15 am - Washington State University (Pullman, WA)

Wednesday, October 23, 10:00 am - Simpson College (Indianola, IA)

Thursday, October 24, 9:00 am - University of Arizona and UA Honors College

Thursday, October 24, 10:00 am - Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

Thursday, October 24, 12:30 pm - Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA)

CDO Turns 50!   
             

Mark your calendar--- Homecoming 2014 will mark the 50th Anniversary of CDO!  We are currently looking for alumni and people who want to plan the tailgate and luncheon. We are also accepting donations. 

 

If you are interested in helping in any way, please complete the brief form:

50th Volunteer Form 

 

Please take a few moments to complete a short survey regarding this event: http://surveymonkey.com/s/N3KZBB9. 

  

 

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In This Issue
Teacher Award
CDO Preschool
CDO Oktoberfest
KEYS Internship
GOLF Tournament
CDO turns 50!

Congratulations, Kevin!- Homecoming King 2013

 

Check out this great story from KVOA:

 

Video

 

TODAY KICKS OFF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER'S SAFETY WEEK

 

CDO Administration and the School Resource Officers would like to remind you to buckle up and drive safely. Keep everyone alive, don't text and drive!    

  

ATTENTION AIMS:   

The AIMS Testing Schedule for juniors and seniors who  still need to pass any portion of the AIMS, and seniors who have signed up wishing to exceed have been informed and given classroom assignments.

 

Tuesday, October 22nd - Writing

Wednesday, October 23rd - Reading

Thursday, October 24th - Math

 

Tests will begin promptly at 8:00 AM

       

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Site Council      

There are parent and student positions available for individuals interested in serving on CDO's Site Council.  If you are interested, please contact Ms. Baker in the Principal's Office for an application.  Site Council meetings are held on the last Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. 

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The parent organization is currently seeking volunteers willing to help with monthly teacher appreciation activities.  Please contact us if you can assist in any way.
  

 

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 SAT Test Dates @ CDO

  
Test dates: 
October 5
November 2
December 7
January 25
March 8
May 3
  
To register go to
www.sat.collegeboard.org
for more information