IRHS News

From the Nighthawk Parent Organization

May 22, 2013

Principal's Coner - Recent IRHS Highlights

by IRHS Principal Mike Szolowicz

As this school year closes, I just wanted to express my appreciation for the opportunity to work with a great community.

I look forward to an even better school year in 2013-14.

Have a fun and relaxing summer!

IN THIS ISSUE

Rotary Youth Exchange - Host Family Needed

Dance Team Auditions

Reminders & Resources

Also from Principal Szolowicz: Another positive news story from KVOA.

Enjoy!

http://www.kvoa.com/news/ironwood-ridge-student-doesn-t-let-serious-medical-condition-define-senior-year/#%21prettyPhoto/0/

Congratulations to the graduating Seniors and their families! The NPO wishes you all the best in your future endeavors!

Saddle Brooke Rotary recently talked with the IRHS administration looking for help. They need to find another host family for an international student they want to sponsor next school year. There is some urgency in the matter-in the next week or so they need to find another family within the IRHS community (current IRHS students in the family preferred; but they are welcoming any family within IRHS district). The family would only be committing to host the student for a few months beginning August 1st. The student would then move to a different host family. This is an opportunity to make a difference while enriching your own family's experience. If you have any interest, as soon as possible please contact Steve McNeil (skmcneil@wbhsi.net; 818-2611) for additional information. More information is also available at http://rye5520.org/ and http://rye5500.org/.

IRHS Dance Team auditions

will be held in the IRHS Dance Room on Thu, 5-23, at 4:30pm and Fri, 5-24, at 10:30am.

Attendance at both auditions

is mandatory.

Please wear tight fitting clothing (ex: tank top and shorts). Please bring shoes

appropriate for jazz and hip hop combinations and a water bottle. If you have questions, contact Taylor Shultz

at Tay.Shultz@yahoo.com. Flyers are available in the Athletic Office.

Reminders

The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is an innovative week-long summer residency program designed for minority high school sophomores, juniors and seniors* to increase their understanding of accounting and business career opportunities. The 6th annual ACAP program will take place at ASU's Tempe campus from June 23-27, 2013.

Applications are available at http://acapphx2013.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions, please contact Alethea Sessions, ACAP Chairperson, at 602-573- 4006 or by email at asession2000@yahoo.com.

*Graduating seniors are eligible to participate in ACAP.

Find what is lost: The Bookstore has a dazzling array of stuff that has been lost but not found. Unclaimed items will be donated after May 23.

Prom pictures are available at the front desk. You must show your ID.

All seniors taking Pima College's Writing 102 must submit an Early Grade Report form this week. Their guidance counselor has blanks. Without indication of a passing grade, they may not participate in graduation ceremonies

If your student is not planning on returning to IRHS next fall, please inform the receptionist ASAP.

The Golder Ranch Fire District is launching an Explorer Post for young men and women, 15-20 years old, who have an interest in the fire service. For more info go to grfdaz.org or contact Captain Joshua Hurguy at 818-1017. Application deadline: 5:00PM on 5/10/13.

IRHS Girls Basketball club is hosting a summer basketball camp for grades 3-8. Here is a flyer with more info.

ASU's Summer Enrichment Programs span many subjects, from sports and leadership to design and robots.

Resources

IRHS Home Page

Parent Portal (current grades + more)

Daily Announcements

IRHS Twitter Feed (points of pride and FYI's)

After-School Tutoring Schedule (and more info)

Bell Schedule

School Calendar

IRHS Counseling Department

Project Graduation Get updates about Project Grad volunteer activities by joining their email list.

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.