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From the Nighthawk Parent Organization
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October 03, 2012
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Choir Concert Tomorrow
Thursday 10/4 7pm, IRHS Auditorium
Admission is free but
donations will be gladly accepted.
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 NPO Fall Presentation Preparing for College with David Goldberg, IRHS Counselor
Monday October 29th
7pm, Library Lecture Hall
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this informative presentation to help your student through college process.
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Colleges Visiting
IRHS Career Center
the week after Fall Break
10/16 ASU 12:45-1:30
10/16 Westmont College 10:55-11:36
10/16 Pacific University 10:55-11:36
10/16 Portland State University 12:57-1:37
10/16 University of San Diego 12:57-1:37
10/17 University of Alabama 8:00-9:00
10/17 Vanderbilt University 8:00-9:00
10/17 American University 10:56-11:36 & 12:57-1:37
10/17 Colorado State University 10:56- 11:36
10/17 University of Chicago 2:30
10/19 Hendrix College 11:30
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 From Principal Szolowicz: IRHS Developments, Common Core & October 15th "Principal's Corner"
This week, I'd like to offer a glimpse into the premier work being done by IRHS teachers in preparing curriculum and instruction. Some of this work is being done during our monthly "early out for professional development." Just a few examples include:
- Algebra II and Pre-Calculus teachers met to discuss articulation needs between these two classes. They examined content, the order of the content, and instruction that they believe will better articulate the programs and lead to greater student academic success.
- Likewise, English 10 teachers met to "horizontally" articulate their curriculum, discuss instructional approaches to meet student needs, and create new common assessments that meet student engagement needs while simultaneously meeting rigor needs associated with the Common Core.
- There is some discussion of US History and English 11 teachers articulating their curriculums to create a multidisciplinary perspective. This is a solid first step in the integration of various disciplines I understand is a requirement of the Common Core and a basic expectation for success in our integrated, globalized, 21st Century world.
- Bill Lang and his web-page design students recognized a mutual teacher, parent, student need. Teacher websites form a powerful means of communicating helpful information such as upcoming assignments, class handouts, smart board notes, syllabus, and more. However, with busy schedules, many teachers lack time to design and maintain a truly effective website. The web-page students have worked with three teachers; Bill Lang, Bobby Brush, and Lisa Gongora; to create a common webpage template and then build teacher websites. The service is available is being expanded to other teachers as well.
The Site Council also met this Monday evening and discussed two major topics. We watched a video of David Coleman, a chief author of the new Common Core Curriculum, explain the major philosophic shifts behind the Common Core. We watched parts 3 and 4 of these online videos and discussed the implications for IRHS.
Additionally, the Site Council provided perspective regarding the value of Conference Period and Block Scheduling that will be shared with the faculty team who are re-evaluating our bell schedule.
If you have thoughts on either of these or any other issues, please feel free to email me at mszolowicz@amphi.com. Also, the first Monday back from break, Monday, October 15th, 2012, I will be in the Library Lecture Hall from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for anyone who wishes to speak with me regarding any issue affecting the Nighthawk Community. I hope to see you at this "Principal's Corner."
Have a great and restful fall break |
Canned Goods & Dry Food Needed -- Start Stocking Up Now
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College Tip of the Week - How to Visit a University by IRHS Counselor Dave Goldberg
Visiting a university is much better than simply looking over published materials.
The ubiquitous smiling student faces, the manicured grounds, the lack of snow in Midwest and Eastern photos do a bit of a disservice to prospective students. Better to get a personal view of the campus and also to pair that with your own guerrilla tour of buildings and grounds.
Almost all universities and colleges have visit programs ranging from a self-guided tour with a map to hot zones and headphones, all the way up to overnight visits where you pair with a student, sleep in dorm for an evening and attend a class or two.
You pick what best fits your needs and give yourself some time to explore the real campus, unvarnished.
Fall Break begins October 6 and runs through October 14. You still have time to make arrangements with a couple of schools to set something up. Underclassmen have this break and the spring break to do this as well. You need to start envisioning yourselves as college students--getting a feel from the rhythm of the day, the pace of campus, the tone of what goes on.
Pick up the university's student newspaper, wander into buildings and non-class time classrooms and labs. Check out the Library and student service centers where tutoring takes place. Dine in the campus dining facilities and be sure to get a tour of the recreation center(s). Check out the campus technology centers where gymnasium-sized rooms house both PC and Mac computers for student usage. Visit the campus technology stores to see how university students use software and what hardware is popular.
A college campus is uniquely a bastion of knowledge and happiness. If you choose wisely, you will find that you can spend every waking hour of your life on a college campus and always have something exciting and interesting to do. Yes, colleges are that grandiose-movie theaters, gyms, arts, symphonies, wise professors, labs, recitals, speakers' corners, dissertation defenses-it's all there on display, daily. And the more you know early on about how a campus daily awakens, stretches, matures and falls asleep again, the better you will be able to take advantage early on in your academic career.
Finally, be sure to visit the career center when you take in a college campus. You will want to work with them from your first year forward so that you cobble together a series of experiences that look good to prospective employers.
Keep up the good work Nighthawks and remember to see all the college reps coming to the Guidance & Counseling Offices over the next few weeks. Some heavy hitters are visiting!
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Club Updates
National Honor Society:
September 25th was a busy day for NHS members! By taking advantage of the early-out schedule, members were able to complete two community service projects! The first project was painting for the Ben's Bells charity located by the University of Arizona. The supplies was transported to IRHS, and members painted for 3 hours! The second event was a free teacher's car wash. NHS members were in the faculty parking lot from 3:30-5, washing teacher's cars! This event was part of the club's Teacher Appreciation committee. During the month of October, NHS members will be helping to collect items for the food drive at IRHS! Induction for new members is currently scheduled for October 22nd
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Key Club: September was a busy month for Key clubbers! September 15th marked the first visit to the VIllas at La Canada to visit with residents. On September 29th, Key Club members helped set up/clean up a Hunger Walk that benefited the Marana food bank. Over 25 members participated! Key Club will be participating in the Harvest for Hope Walk on October 6th at 5pm. The registration 'fee' is a bag of non-perishable goods, which are all donated to Catalina Community Services. The club will also be helping at the Project Grad car show on October 20th, 2012. Meetings are every other Wednesday at 8:15am in room A254.
Veteran's Heritage Project: This month, members completed 4 interviews with veterans who served in the Vietnam/Korean conflicts, Desert Storm/Desert Shield, and the Cold War. During the month of November, (actual date TBA) the club will be putting on a Veteran's Remembrance Assembly in which one of the IRHS teachers will give a presentation about his time in the Air Force. Members are also planning a visit to the VA Hospital to thank those who served our country. Meetings are every other Wednesday at 8:15am in room A214.
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Reminders
October 15th is deadline to order a commemorative brick for installation @ IRHS front pathway before school ends. Use this order form. October 20th IRHS will proctors the PSAT/NMSQT. 10/5 is the registration deadline; $25 fee. October 20th is the third annual Project Grad Extreme Car Show (@ CDO, 25 W. Calle Concordia) to benefit Project Grad. Please visit the PGX volunteer schedule if you can volunteer. Questions? contact Traci Maddox, 520-982-6528. It's not too late to have your voice heard. Please feel free to email responses to any of the following for questions directly to Principal Szolowicz or, if you prefer to remain more anonymous, to the Nighthawk Parent Organization. - What makes you want to attend (or send your child to) IRHS?
- What words do you associate with positive culture?
- What obstacles do you feel prevent you (or your child) from reaching their full potential at IRHS?
- What evidence would it take to prove your voice is heard?
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Resources
Nighthawk Parent Organization welcomes anyone to submit ideas for this newsletter, school speakers, and NPO-sponsored events/projects. Please email us anytime with your information or your concerns.
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