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From the Nighthawk Parent Organization
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March 10, 2014
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 IRHS Library Salt
Water Aquarium
Looking for someone to help....
We need support for our library fish tank. Both experience and funding support. If you have any experience or interest in supporting our tank, please contact the NPO. npoirhs@gmail.com
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The March 2014 edition of PARCC Place is attached. This newsletter is designed for Arizona teachers, coaches, and administrators to provide regular PARCC information and updates. This issue provides you with the following information:
Latest News - Selection Process for a New Arizona Assessment
- PARCC Around the State -PARCC Field Test Preparation and Site Visits
- The Director's Chair - Notes from Sarah Gardner, Director for PARCC/Innovative Assessment, about the Leadership Institute and Assessment webinars
- Focus on FAQs - Sample Items and Tutorial for the PARCC Field Test
- Accessibility and Accommodations - Resources for setting accessibility features and accommodations for the Field Test
- Resources for the Field Test - Practice with online math tools
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Prom Tickets Tickets on sale now. Ticket prices go up $5.00 each week. You must be clear in the bookstore before you can purchase your ticket. Students must have a copy of their date's ID in order to purchase a ticket for a date, as well as the signed rules agreement. Prom is Saturday, April 5th from 8pm to midnight at the Tucson Museum of Art.Students need money for parking.
Formal Wear Donations Do you have old formal wear that is no longer wanted? Student Government is collecting dresses to donate to those that can't afford a dress for Prom. Please send in donations to room A301. Thank you for your generosity.
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NPO Sponsors
Dori Klass session 2 is this Thursday, March 13th. Be there at 5:45 in the Library Lecture Hall.
- 5-Part Series on The Seven Desperate Requests of Teens - ideal for parents (and their kids), educators, administrators, coaches, and any other interested parties...
- Evenings, 6-8 (2 hours), in the IRHS Library Lecture Hall, as follows:
- March 4 - Session 1 of 5
- March 13 -Session 2 of 5 Please note date change
- March 25 - Session 3 of 5
- April 8 - Session 4 of 5
- April 22 - BONUS - Session 5 of 5
- Handouts from the first session can be found on the NPO website.
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Volunteers Needed Over March Break
The Clothing Bank is in desperate need of help sorting clothes that are currently being stored at El Hogar (On Wetmore east of Stone right across from Wal-mart). We have scheduled two work days over March Break
Wednesday, Mar 19th & Thurs, Mar 20th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm each day.
We would greatly appreciate any help during these times. All staff members (and family members) are welcome as well as any student groups that may need some volunteer hours.
You do not need to RSVP just please show up at El Hogar during any of those times. If you can only help for 30-40 minutes that is fine.
El Hogar De La Paz
450 E. Wetmore, Building 1
Tucson, AZ 85705
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Summer Job Support
Do you work for a company that employs teens for the summer or offers volunteer internships, please contact us if you do.
npoirhs@gmail.com
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Registration Begins March 31, 2014
Amphitheater School District will offer two three-week semester courses at Canyon del Oro High School this summer. Students from all district high schools are eligible, and may earn up to one transferable credit by participating in both semesters. Attendance is critical in summer school, only one absence (excused or unexcused) per semester is permitted.
Final Exams are given on the last day of each semester and attendance is mandatory.
WHEN: Semester 1: Mon. - Thurs. June 2nd - June 19th
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Semester 2: Mon. - Thurs. June 23rd - July 10th
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
WHERE: Canyon del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia
TUITION: $130 per semester
LAB FEES: $10 per semester*
REGISTRATION FEE: $20 (one-time fee)
Payment may be made by cash or check at any high school bookstore, or mail check and registration to Amphitheater Community Schools, CDO High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704. Make checks payable to Amphitheater Community Schools.
REGISTRATION: March 31 - May 23, 2014. Forms will be available on www.amphi.com
March 31 - May 23.
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Upcoming Sports & Activities
Monday, 3/10Musical & Choir Rehearsals continue
Frosh Baseball vs Sunnyside, home
Tuesday, 3/11
Boys Tennis @ Tucson
Girls Tennis vs Tucson, home
Boys Volleyball @ Desert View
JV Baseball/Softball @ Sahuaro
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Sahuaro, home
Early Out
Musical Rehearsals
Wednesday, 3/12
JV Baseball/Softball @ Sunnyside
Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Sunnyside, home
Thursday, 3/13
Boys Tennis vs Sahuaro, home
Girls Tennis @ Sahuaro
Boys Volleyball vs Rincon, home
Choir Concert, 7pm
Friday, 3/14
Boys Tennis vs Nogales, home
Girls Tennis @ Nogales
Boys Volleyball @
JV Baseball/Softball vs Sabino, home
Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Sabino
Track @ Brophy Invitational, Phoenix
Saturday 3/15-Sunday 3/23
Happy Spring Break
Saturday, 3/15
Monday, 3/17 - Friday, 3/21
Varsity Baseball @ Salpointe Classic Invitational, Reid Park Annex
Wednesday, 3/19-Saturday 3/22
Varsity Softball @ Desert Mountain Invitational, Scottsdale, AZ
Thursday, 3/20
JV Baseball @ Poston Butte, Florence AZ
Frosh Baseball @ Poston Butte, Florence AZ
JV Softball vs Poston Butte, home
Thursday 3/20 - Saturday 3/22
Track @ Willie Williams Invitational, U of A
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Student Announcement Reminders
Calling all Seniors!!
You're invited to submit your own artwork for this year's Graduation Program cover.
It can be hand-drawn or computer graphic design. Creative students should come by Mrs. Stillson's office to see examples from previous years. Entry forms are available in
the Front Office, Ms. Mulleneaux, Ms. Beca or Mr. Baron's classroom. Artwork is due Monday, March 24th
The English and Drama Department are taking a trip to the University of Arizona to watch their April production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." We watch the show, eat at the student union, and then head back. Cost for the ticket and transportation is $15. To sign up, talk to your English instructor or Mr. Canalia. Seating is limited. Attention Seniors, all seniors listen up! Our first senior shirts have arrived and will be going on sale every Monday, Wednesday and Friday outside the bookstore for $10. We have a limited number of shirts so buy your shirt quickly. Remember, shirts are $10.00
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.
HALF-DAY, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - EARLY OUT DAYS Tuesdays: March 11, April 22
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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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