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Dear Senior Parent:
This is an exciting year for you and your student. A lifetime of commitment, guidance and love will soon bear fruit in the form of your senior's graduation. That graduation is one that we in the Amphitheater District want to be fulfilling and safe.
Much of the senior year remains ahead of us; there is much work to be done yet to get us to that milestone of a day. As the year passes, the excitement and anticipation which seniors feel (so-called "senioritis" or "graduation jitters") will inevitably and understandably grow. Sadly, however, that excitement can lead some students off course or into harm, interfering with their graduation. Like any other students, seniors who engage in unsafe or inappropriate behavior can jeopardize their right to remain in school. Additionally, where they are permitted to remain in or return to school, seniors can jeopardize their privileges to participate in the graduation ceremony and related festivities by their behavior. This can be devastating to seniors and their families. Even more sorrowful, of course, is the loss of student life sometimes experienced when seniors engage in risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug use.
Like you, we want to see every one of our seniors successfully graduate this year. They have worked so hard for this day and we want all students and families to enjoy every moment of this ultimate school experience. We are asking that you join us in reminding our seniors that they are leaders of our school community. They not only remain responsible for complying with school and district rules of conduct, but -- as our most mature students -- they should actually model the best examples of citizenship for their fellow students.
Please take a moment to remind your seniors of the hopes we share that this will be a safe, memorable and positive year for them. Remind them that they will determine their own successes this year. And, encourage them as always to do the right thing.
Sincerely,
Paul DeWeerdt
Principal
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JTED Opportunities
If your student is interested in taking an off-campus JTED course next year, please be aware that it is now time to pre-register for those courses! Off-campus JTED courses currently include: Agriscience, Aviation, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Fire Science, Healthcare Foundations, Law & Public Safety, Medical Assistant, EMT, Mining Technologies, Multi-Media Technologies, and Precision Manufacturing. Ms. Patti Greenleaf, Amphitheater JTED/CTE Director, will be on campus all day January 23 to answer questions for students and to help them through the registration process. Please ensure your student meets with Ms. Greenleaf to get the necessary registration information. If you have any questions, you can contact your student's counselor or Ms. Greenleaf directly at 696-5218.
College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday & Saturday TOO! is a statewide initiative for students and their families to get free, on-site professional assistance for completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the critical 1st step in paying for college and should be filed by March 1. College Goal Sunday & Saturday TOO! will take place in Tucson on Saturday, February 22 from 2-4 pm and Sunday, February 23 from 2-4 pm at several locations in town. All seniors should have received a flier about this program in their English class. For more information, please visit www.collegegoalsunday.com.
Pre-registration is just around the corner!
Counselors will begin visiting 9-11 graders in their English classes the first week of February to talk about course selection for the 2014-15 school year. More information to come....
Upcoming College Visits:
- Monday, January 27, 9:30 am - Grand Canyon University
- Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 am - Arizona State University
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| Tribute to Lezo Urreiztieta |
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As you may know, CDO graduate Lezo Urreiztieta passed away following complications from brain surgery in December 2013. The University of Arizona, where Lezo was a member of the Track and Field team, is holding a public tribute to him on Wednesday, January 22 from 6-7 p.m. in McKale Center.
At CDO Lezo was a first team all-conference and all-region selection his senior year. He was also first-team all-region and second-team all-city his junior year. The Dorados were state championship runners-up in 2010 and 2011. He held the school record in the 110-meter hurdles and was the 2011 state champion in the event. He also received the President's Award for Educational Excellence.
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BOOK DRIVE ON JANUARY 7 TO 31!!!
We need new or gently used children's books; DONATIONS will be collected in the library. There will be a bag or box with a flier attached.
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Yearbook update:
It is still possible to purchase your CDO Yearbook. All yearbook sales are currently at the CDO Bookstore. The cost of the yearbook is $65 and checks need to be made out to the CDO Bookstore.
If you wish to place a Senior Dedication ad you can do so through advisor, David Alzner. dalzner@amphi.com 696-5770
Cost:
1/8 page ad $65
¼ page ad $95
½ page ad $200
Full page ad $350
You can make an appointment to come in and visit about Senior Dedication ads. We can also scan photographs that you want placed on your ad. We will be creating Senior Ads through the end of February for the 2014 yearbook.
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| Arizona Coalition for Student Excellence |
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We are a group of parents and teachers formed to address the new curriculum changes and other administrative decisions that have been recently adopted here in the Amphitheater School District.
Go to the website to learn about our organization and for future meeting times and dates.
http://www.acse.us/
Join with others who believe in the importance of education and have your voice heard!
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| Golf Tournament benefit for Project Grad |
~SAVE THE DATE~
Friday, February 7, 2014
Attention CDO Parents/Business Owners;
We are still in need of more golfers for the Oro Valley Cup Golf Tournament on Friday, February 7th at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club.
The Oro Valley Cup is the ONE and ONLY MAJOR fundraiser for the Project Graduation night held at all three Amphi high schools.
The cost is $150 per person or $600 per foursome. If you want to golf but can't get a foursome together, we will be pairing folks up to at least make a three person team.
AND-----approximately $75 of the fee is tax deductible! Your fee includes a sandwich lunch and a nice dinner. We'll have raffle and silent auction items that day too!
It's not too late to sign up. Go to www.ovcup.com to complete the registration fee online or you can email
Greg Fitzgerald at 544-9390 or ovcup@yahoo.com.
If you can't be there for the golf fun and own a business, consider making a donation. Holes sponsorships are $150 for one course or $300 for two.
It's a great way to support ALL of our Amphi senior students and enjoy the great Tucson weather!
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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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CDO Silent Witness Hot Line
696-5564
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(Confidential)
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| School Resource Officers:
Website
Officer Horetski:
dhoretski@amphi.com
Officer Beauchamp:
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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.
PO Donation Form
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SAT Test Dates @ CDO
Test dates:
January 25
March 8
May 3
To register go to
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