Message from Mr. DeWeerdt
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Please accept our apologies, the email from Feb 13 did not contain Mr. DeWeerdt's message, instead it defaulted to a prior announcement. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Here is a copy of the email Mr. DeWeerdt emailed to families.
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Calendar / Schedule change!Tuesday & Wednesday, February 24 & 25 are no longer "late in" days. The schedule that week will be all "block" schedule days similar to the week of Thanksgiving as we are off that Thursday & Friday for Rodeo Break. Therefore, Monday, February 23rd will be a "Tuesday" block day schedule, Tuesday will be a "Wednesday" schedule, and Wednesday will be a "Thursday" schedule. Please adjust your calendar as needed and we apologize for the change.
AIMS Testingwill still be administered the week of February 23rd to Juniors & Seniors still needing to pass. The writing exam will be administered on Monday, February 23rd, the reading exam will be administered on Tuesday, February 24th, and the math exam will be administered on Wednesday, February 25th. Those students still needing to pass will be notified of where to report for testing. Testing will begin each day at 8:00 am. Any junior or senior who wishes to test in order to attempt to "Exceed" needs to see Mrs. Hutcherson in the administration building immediately. There are NO makeup days for AIMS testing!
AIMS Tutoringis available to those students still needing to pass. Interested students should contact Mrs. Bonar or Dr. Godlewski at 696-5660 or in their classroom G-704.
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Have a great week Dorado Families!!
Wed. Feb 18 - Arizona State Math Contest
Mon. Feb 23 - AIMS Testing - Regular Block Schedule
Tues. Feb 24 - AIMS Testing - Regular Block Schedule
We. Feb 25 - AIMS Testing - Regular Block Schedule
Sun. Mar 22 - Race for the Cure - Support Pink Dorados
Fri. Mar 28- Amphi Foundation Gala
Sat. Apr 4 - Wizard of Rodz Car Show - CDO, 9am -1pm
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From the Counseling Department
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News from the Counseling Department
Week of February 16, 2015
Parents of Juniors...It's time for your student to be thinking about which colleges he/she wants to apply to!
Spring of the junior year is the time to begin your college search if you haven't already done so. Students apply to college starting in the early fall of the senior year, so it is important that students come in to the senior year with some college research done and a list of potential schools made.
There are many websites available to you to help with the college search process. You can find several of them linked from the CDO Counseling webpage (http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo-high/counseling.aspx) or you can start with my favorite: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search?navid=gh-cs. This site allows you to enter in information that is important to you in finding the right school (i.e. location, major, diversity, athletics, etc.) and it immediately brings back a list of schools that match your criteria. You can then link to the school website for more information.
To further help you with this process - and in understanding the whole college application process - we will be offering two
College Planning Nights
next month:
- College Planning Night for IB Juniors will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm in the CDO Lecture Hall
- College Planning Night for Juniors will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 pm in the CDO Café.
SAT and ACT Registration
It is time for college bound juniors to start looking into registering for these exams. College bound juniors should take an SAT and/or ACT during the spring of their junior year. This allows plenty of time to retest early in the senior year if desired and still meet college application deadlines. Registration for the SAT occurs at http://sat.collegeboard.org and registration for the ACT occurs at www.actstudent.org. Please contact your students' counselor if you have any questions about either of these exams.
It's time to start thinking about what your student is going to do this summer!
There are many options available to high school students throughout the summer to improve their academic skills, investigate various career fields, experience college life, give back to their communities, and many other opportunities. We will be compiling a list of various summer opportunities and posting them on our website (thank you Mrs. Mapp!) at: http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo-high/counseling/summer-opportunities.aspx. Please check the list often as more opportunities will be added on a regular basis as they become available. Many programs require an application and application deadlines begin as early as February for summer 2015.
A pre-registration note for parents of Pre-IB 9th graders
Please have your Pre-IB 9th graders review their course selections with Mrs. Barcanic prior to submitting their requests. It is important to ensure that they remain on-track for entering the IB program their junior year. Thank you!
Scholarship Spotlight:
Valley Foundation Scholarship:
The mission of the Valley Foundation's scholarship program is to provide financial assistance in the form of college scholarships to current or returning students who have not earned the highest grade point averages and who are experiencing financial difficulties. Preference is given to graduates of high schools in Southern Arizona.Eligibility criteria:
* Applicant must be a United States citizen
* Applicants can be graduating High School students, students currently attending college or those returning to college
* High School Applicants whose grade point average places them in the top 5% of their class will not be considered.
http://valleyfoundationaz.org/wp/
Deadline = March 20, 2015
Upcoming College Visits:
- Grand Canyon University - Tuesday, February 17, 9:00 am
- Pima Honors Program - Thursday, February 19, 9:00 am
Save the Date for the upcoming Tucson Spring College Fair: Sunday, March 22, 1:00-3:30 pm, University of Arizona, Student Union Memorial Center. For a list of participating colleges, please visit http://rmacac.org/college-fairs/spirng-college-fair-in-tucson-az/ (web address was copied and pasted directly from the site - the typo is in the actual address, not in our typing of the address here). In addition, students should pre-register for this fair at www.gotocollegefairs.com. Please see the attached flier for more information.
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 CDO Lockdown Procedure Information
Hello Dorados! The School Resource Officer Unit would like to inform parents and students about the procedures which take place during a school lockdown. First, there is only one level of a lockdown at Canyon Del Oro High School. We do not practice or have in place any type of "soft" lockdown procedure. A lockdown can be initiated by the school SRO, Principal, or any Assistant Principal. A lockdown can happen for several reasons including perceived threats to campus, law enforcement activity which is occurring near campus which could possibly come onto campus or other on campus emergency. During a lockdown all students and staff are required to stay in their respective locked classrooms/offices until the lockdown has been lifted. We ask that no cell phone use occurs during this time. The entry gates onto campus will be locked as well as the front doors to the Administration building. The parking lot areas may be blocked off, restricting access entering and exiting the campus. During a lockdown students/parents are not allowed to exit or come onto campus. At this time school administration is working on updated methods of communication to parents in the event of a lockdown to include website posting, emails, twitter, and automated phone calls. The Oro Valley Police Department would like to thank parents for their cooperation in ensuring the safety of the students, staff, and Canyon Del Oro school community.
Officer Ron Beauchamp
Oro Valley Police Department
School Resource Officer at
Canyon Del Oro High School
520-696-5577
rbeauchamp@amphi.com
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Annual Parent Survey
Dear CDO Parents and Guardians,
I have an important item, I would like to share with you:
Parent Survey:
In an effort to improve our district and school practices, we are conducting a parent survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to, or cut and paste the following link into your browser:
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0425845
Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your opinion is appreciated. This parent survey will take the place of the Spring Climate Survey that you may be used to participating in. Please complete this survey prior to March 13th.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Paul DeWeerdt, Principal
Canyon del Oro High School
25 West Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Office: (520) 696-5565 | Fax: (520) 696-5746
http://www.amphi.com/schools/cdo-high.aspx
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 This week at Dorado Bistro: We open at 3:51 pm and have last seating at 7:00 p.m. For parties greater than 4 please call the number on bottom of this email or reply to this email to make a reservation prior to Friday. Please include how many in your party, what time you wish to be seated and a phone number so we confirm all information.
Chef Dan Glor Culinary - C.D.O. Catering Club Sponsor Chef/General Manager Dorado Bistro 696-5683
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Car Show Registration Form
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CDO ANNOUNCEMENTS
DRESS CODE
- HEY DORADOS! This is a reminder that the dress code is still in effect. Ladies, your tops must have straps on the shoulders, no showing or exposed undergarments and your midriff, front and back, must be covered. Open or exposed backs on shirts are not allowed, either. Gentlemen, same for you: no exposed undergarments, no tank tops where the armpit hole extends to the waist, no exposed midriff and no images or language on shirts that violate the dress code. Dress code violators will be directed to Mrs. Henkel in Counseling where they will exchange their top for a CDO t-shirt. Keep it classy CDO.
STUDENT IDs
- A GENTLE REMINDER ABOUT IDs: IDs must be worn and displayed while on campus by all students. Around the neck or on the bag facing front is perfectly acceptable. In the pocket or out of site is unacceptable - students must have it on and showing. If you don't have it on or showing in front you will most likely receive a lunch detention. Thanks for your thoughtful cooperation.
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CDO SPIRIT MERCHANDISE
It's cold outside... Check out our cold weather CDO Gear! We've got shirts, scarves, bags and more.
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Sponsors Needed:
The CDO Parent Organization will be co-sponsoring a presentation of the video "Race to Nowhere" with Ironwood Ridge Nighthawk Parent Organization, on Monday February 9 at 6:00 pm in the IRHS Auditorium.
We are looking for sponsors to help cover the costs of printing and advertising of the event. Sponsors who donate at least $50 will be thanked multiple times in both high school parent weekly emails and at the event.
If you are interested, please Contact cdoparentorg@gmail.com
More information about the presentation is available on "Race to Nowhere" website. Specific evening info listed below, including community panel.
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Legacy Bricks have been installed next to the East Parking lot by the main gate, near the bookstore. Video & Pics will be available soon.
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CDO Silent Witness Hot Line
696-5564
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(Confidential)
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Website
Officer Beauchamp:
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Officer Brown:
tbrown@amphi.com
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SAT Test Dates @ CDO
Test dates:
To register go to
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