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From the Nighthawk Parent Organization
November 13, 2013

From the NPO...

 

    The Nighthawk Parent Organization would like to know what you would like included in the weekly email.  npoirhs@gmail.com

     The NPO has changed the Commemorative Brick Vendor and will allow specific logos on the bricks after the first of the year.  If you have recently purchased a brick, that has not yet been placed, you will be given the option of modifying your brick.  Stay tuned!

     We are still collecting donations!!  We are a 501(c)3 so ask your tax adviser about this tax deductible donation.

      Next Tuesday is our monthly meeting.  Join us to talk about how we can make IRHS even better.

 November 19, 6:30pm in the Library Lecture Hall.   

 

     How have you volunteered your time for IRHS this semester?  Have you attended a sporting event? a fine arts event? Helped with staff appreciation?   

How can YOU help your student's school?

     Do you have good news to share about IRHS?  Students? Staff?  Community?

     Email us your kudos for us to share. 

Kudos to the IRHS Band... 
This letter to the editor was shared in the Arizona Daily Star on October 31.

"Creativity, talent on display at band event -- I recently attended the Ironwood Ridge Band Invitational and was impressed not only with the creativity and talent on display in the various high school music programs, but by the dedication of the directors, parents, staff, volunteers and students.

They waited silently as each band was given permission to perform. They entertained themselves and the crowd by spontaneously starting a "wave" while they waited for their scores.

They cheered wildly for every school as the scores were announced and when it was over they filed quickly and respectively toward their buses. Host Ironwood Ridge was helpful to all and the facilities were excellent.

Yes, there will always be schools that enjoy the advantages of better funding and greater parent involvement, but the students all enjoyed themselves. " 

Ersilia Loustaunau

Band booster, Tucson

http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_fc85e8ed-f3e0-5d91-95bc-d48ae89ff3e2.html 

 
IN THIS ISSUE
From the NPO
Cheer Squad Fundraiser
TAX CREDIT
Cheer Squad Fundraiser
Cheer Squad Fundraiser
November NPO Meeting
District/School survey
Youth Basketball
Reminders
Post-High School Opp Visits
Resources & Links
Newsletter Archive
 
tax credit

Remember, the Arizona School Tax Credit is a Genuine "Two-fer." If you contribute to the Arizona School Tax Credit, that money might also be a "Tax Deduction" on your Federal Income Tax form. See your tax advisor or refer to Arizona Law (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) for additional details.

You do not have to have a student to take advantage of the Tax Credit opportunity!

Ask family and friends to donate to IRHS, use the link above, the IR icon or go to the AMPHI website.
 Cheer Squad Fundraiser 

   

IRHS Varsity Cheerleaders are selling personalized all sport and club clings and bracelets.  For more information stop by
the athletic office for a flier.  Also, show your team spirit by joining the IRHS Cheer Squad at Chipotle at the Foothills Mall on Thu, Nov 14, from 5-8pm. Just let them know that you are there in support of the Cheer squad and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the squad.
Amphi Logo AMPHI DISTRICT HOMEPAGE

Have you checked out our district homepage

www.amphi.com 
  • Specific district links
  • Calendars
  • Building a Better Amphi
  • Bus Route finder
  • Amphi Foundation
  • 2008 to present State Budget Info  
  • Amphi Community Page
    • Amphi in the News
    • Pride of Amphi
    • Amphi New Releases
    • Events calendar
    • Spotlight on Youth
    • Superintendent's Message 
 

   


Cinderella
School Musical
Nov 14 and 15 @ 7:00PM in auditorium
Tickets: Adults: $5 - Students: $4 - Children under 4 Free

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Upcoming November NPO Meeting

 

Tuesday, November 19 in the Library Lecture Hall
6:30 pm
Join parents to talk about how we can help IRHS to become the best high school for our children.

   

Student & Parent Surveys

The Amphitheater School District is participating in an important accreditation process involving all of our schools.  For the first time, we will be taking our entire school district through this process, which is known as systems accreditation.

 

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.

 

PARENT SURVEY:  http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7020595 

Parent Letter from Amphi 

 

STUDENT SURVEY:  http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/9299346 

Student letter from Amphi  

 

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.  Your honest opinion is appreciated.  This parent survey will take place of the longer Spring Climate Survey that you used to participate in.  Please complete this survey before Thanksgiving Break. 

 

 

Youth Holiday Basketball Camp

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Hardwood Hoops Youth Holiday Basketball Camp
December 20 & 21
Sporting Chance Center
9am - 1pm
Cost $60
Camp flyer/registration form
Contact Coach Pieroway at 272-9323 for questions
Student Announcement Reminders

Ironwood Ridge High School is pleased to offer after-school tutoring. Tutoring will be held Monday through Thursday in the library from 3:45-5:00 PM for Math, Science, English, Language Arts and Social Studies. More details and the tutoring schedule are available on the school website.

 

Open Jar Institute Summer Workshop Auditions- Glitz Show Choir will be hosting the auditions for the Open Jar Institute Summer Workshop in NYC. Sixty students are selected to work one-on-one with Broadway's best working professionals for a full week in New York City during this summer music theatre intensive workshop. Students will work with Broadway directors, choreographers, agents, and casting directors, plus get to see FOUR BROADWAY SHOWS!! Auditions will be held Sunday, November 24th
from 2:00PM - 5:00PM in the IRHS Auditorium. For more information please get a flyer from E110 (Choir room). There is a $5.00 facility fee to audition.

 

Are you interested in a Medical Career
- You might be interested in the Medical Reserve Corps. Come to a presentation on the Medical Reserve Corps of Tucson hosted by IRHS Biosciences HOSA Wednesday Nov. 13th during conference period in the Library Conference Room

Attention, all you organized students and you who wish to become more organized, the school planners are now 1/2 price. For $5 you can be the proud owner of an IRHS planner. Did you know that the planner includes the school calendar? Never miss a day or come to school on a holiday.
Also, there are some very useful facts and figures in the back along with lots of helpful hints that can be a GPA booster! So come on down to the Bookstore and get yours today.

 

IRHS book club would like to invite anyone interested to join us as we begin the National
Bestseller "The World to Come". We will be meeting on Wed, Nov 13, during conference in the Library Lecture Hall. You will not need a copy of the book. Hope to see you there.

Attention Black Student Union members
and friends:
Thursday, November 14th, there will be a planning meeting in Room A230 during conference period. A light breakfast will be served.

Fellowship of Christian Athletics (FCA) will meet during conference period in the gym on Thu, 11-14.

The Veterans Heritage Project
will meet this Thursday, November 14 during conference period in Mr. Dickinson's room

 

HALF-DAY, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - EARLY OUT DAYS
Tuesdays: November 26, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 22
Post-High School Opportunity Visits

11/13
Univ of Az
11/14
Army Visit
11/18
Pima Comm College




Reminders, con't

Friday, November 15th Biotech will have two grad students from the UofA Visiting Scholars Program presenting 5th hour (and staying during second lunch) giving two brief presentations on cancer and ecstasy, as well as answering any and all questions about those topics or college/grad
school in general. Students who are able to get released from another class are welcome to join us 5th hour...or if a student has 1st lunch he/she may join us during their lunch hour, other students might just join us for second lunch where we will have a more informal question and answer
period. We will be ordering lunch, so if a non-Biotech student wishes to join us for the lunch Q&A session they will need to sign-up ahead of time with Mrs Futch in room A312
and pay a $3 fee.

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