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October 6, 2014
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TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS

 

The possession or use of tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, electronic cigarettes, other chemical inhalation devices or vapor products is prohibited in the following locations:

  • School grounds.
  • School buildings.
  • School parking lots.
  • School playing fields.
  • School buses and other District vehicles.
  • Off-campus school-sponsored events.

The Superintendent may establish procedures necessary to implement this policy. Disciplinary penalties for the possession or use of tobacco or similar products (including any inhaled tobacco substitute) may include, but are not limited to, suspension of the student from school or a recommendation for expulsion when there is evidence of repeated and continuous violation of this policy.

 

Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.

 

Adopted:                    date of Manual adoption

 

LEGAL REF.:            A.R.S. 13-3622

15-341

                                              36-798.03

                                      20 U.S.C. 6083

CROSS REF.:          GBED - Smoking by Staff  

                                  Members

KFAA - Smoking on School Premises at Public Functions

 

 



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Tue Oct 7 - Photo Retakes
Sat. Oct 11 - March the Ridge
Sun. Oct 12 - History Club Car Wash
Tues Oct 14 - Project Grad Chili's Night
Thurs. Oct 16 - Cheer Clinic
Sat. Oct 18 (9-12) PSAT Test                                 Sun - Oct 19 - Chem Club Car Wash                    Fri/Sat - Oct 24/25 - CDO 50th Celebration          Fri. Oct 31 - Illuminate the Ridge 


Counseling - College/Military Visit Schedule

Please note the amazing colleges attending IRHS this week.  Parents are also welcome to attend with their student.  Or, just send the student with a list of questions.  A counselor can assist the student.  Students, don't miss this fabulous opportunity!

Date

College/Event

Location

Time

Wed 10/8

Pima CC Aviation Program

Career Center

Conf Period

Mon 10/20

Univ. of Chicago

Career Center

11:20am-12:42pm

Thu 10/23

Calif Baptist Univ

Career Center

Conf Period

Thu 10/23

Vanguard Univ

Career Center

Conf Period

Thu 10/23

Pt. Loma Nazarene College

Career Center

12:00pm-12:45pm

Thu 11/5

ASU

Career Center

Conf Period

 

Military Recruiters

 

 

Mon 9/22

Army-Sgt. Mariani

Career Center

Lunch Period

Thu 9/25

Marines-Sgt Tilly

Career Center

Lunch Period

Mon 9/29

Army-Sgt. Mariani

Career Center

Lunch Period

Thu 10/2

Marines-Sgt Tilly

Career Center

Lunch Period

Mon 10/6

Army-Sgt. Mariani

Career Center

Lunch Period

Tues 10/7

Air Force-Sgt. Contreras

Career Center

Lunch Period
IN THIS ISSUE
Tobacco - Student use
Dates to know
College/Military Visits
Spirit Week
History Club Car Wash
Chemistry Club Car Wash
CDO Alumni Celebration
March the RIDGE
Cheer Clinic
Amphi Accreditation
DECA Survey
Cheer Fund Raiser
Illuminate the Ridge
Prop 418
Kindness Duck
Football Fundraiser
Student Announcements
Reminders
Resources & Links
Newsletter Archive




History Club
Car Wash

 

Sunday, October 12th,  11-3

Burger King (Oracle & 1st)

 

The purpose of History Club is to increase historical knowledge on campus and enrich history classes by taking students to see

important historical sites.


Chemistry Club
Car Wash
IRHS's very own Chemistry Club will be having a fundraising car wash on October 19th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM located at the Burger King on Oracle. All money goes directly to the club to use for buying supplies for the science department at IRHS and for other fun chemistry events! Car washes will be payed for by donation, what you feel appropriate, so feel free to stop by and support your chemistry club!


Attention:  CDO Alumni

CDO 50th Anniversary 
Celebration

October 24 & 25 


March the Ridge

Ironwood Ridge High School

Saturday October 11, 2014

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Come see the Nighthawk Vanguard and other bands from across the state perform and compete at our very own marching band invitational. Come enjoy a great afternoon with wonderful musical performances, vendors and fun in the sun.

Please support our Vanguard!

General admission $7/Students $5/under 10 free





 IRHS Cheer Clinic

 

Thursday, October 16

 

1pm - 6pm

 

Release form & Flyer 



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Amphitheater School District  

 

has earned System Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission.  This means that the system and all of its schools are accredited, and that the District is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.








Parents

Could you please spare a few minutes of your time to complete a survey.  This survey is designed to gather information about Costco to conduct our DECA Project. To participate please click the link below or copy it into your web browser.  It would help our project if you could forward this message to as many people as possible.

 IRHS DECA


Cheer Fund Raisers

 

The Cheer Squad is selling All Sport personalized window clings
The clings are available in large or small.  The dimensions are:

Large 7" x 6" $12

Small 5" x 5" $7.00

They are also selling:
 
 IRHS Camelbak water-bottle in
             either pink or blue $20

Nighthawk For Life T-shirt $15
Poms $3
IR window cling $6


 


Illuminate the Ridge

 

Did you know? 

  • 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide.
  • Approximately 8.1 billion dollars is spent on research/treatments each year.
  • Breast cancer survivors are the largest group of cancer survivors in the United States.
  • YOU CAN HELP!

IRHS Varsity Cheerleaders want to help find a cure. A portion of the money raised through this fundraiser will

be donated to Breast Cancer Research.

 

How can you help?

  1. Purchase an IRHS Varsity Cheer Luminary Bag for $10.00.
  2. Select the option of support:
    • In Memory Of...
    • Dedicated to...
    • Donated by...

3. Fill out the label for your bag.

4. Come to the Pink Out Home Game October 31, 2014, and help us Illuminate the Ridge.

 

For more information contact Arlene Nehls - llnehs@comcast.net OR Michelle Gallagher - mic4ou@yahoo.com

 



 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your YES vote allows Amphi Schools to:

  •  Reduce class sizes in core classes
  •  Expand art, music and PE programs in elementary schools
  •  Increase middle and high school electives and advanced placement courses including: International Baccalaureate®, Cambridge Academy®, Studio Art, Computer Science, Engineering, French, Music Theory, Teen Court, and a variety of Advanced Placement course such as, AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics/Mechanics, Biology, AP Statistics and AP Government.
  •  Year-round intervention programs for struggling learners
  •  Increased support of school facilities and technology equipment
  •  Attract and retain quality teachers and staff

Without the budget override:

  •  The district will be forced to cut more than $6.8M from its operating budget over the next two years
  •  The District will be at a disadvantage to retain quality teachers and staff
  •  Programs to students will be reduced or eliminated
  •  Class sizes will increase

How you can help:

  •  Please vote in the November 4th election to continue this important override
  •  Talk with your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers about the great educational opportunities this override provides for your student
  •  Check out our webpage www.leapahead4amphi.com for more information


 

The IRHS Kindness Duck award winners for this week are:
Teacher and staff-Duck award winners for this week are:
  • Mr. Fletcher is always there to listen and lend a helping hand to colleagues.
  • Mrs. Scheel has a caring and kind nature with both students and faculty. She is always willing to help everyone, seeing students before and after school, as well as helping teachers with technology all of the time. She is also always so kind and positive.
  • Ms. Betty is always willing to help and makes people's jobs easier while doing it with a most pleasant attitude. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is organized and everyone has the information needed. Regardless of how many questions she gets for the same thing, she always answers as if it was the first time. Thank youfor being such a bright smiling face for Ironwood Ridge!
Student- Duck award winners for this week are:
1. Shikha Patel for taking over art club at the last minute.
2. Allison Koehler for being so helpful with beginning the ART
mural!
3. Summer Wilcox for ALWAYS smiling.
4. Hannah Mason for welcoming new people into groups in class and making sure everyone knows each other and feels included.

Remember Nighthawks: No act of kindness no matter how
small, is ever wasted.

 



Nighthawk Football Fundraisers

Football Merchandise Purchase online now!
 
 Student Announcements - Sep 29

Homecoming Court  

Voting for the Homecoming court begins today, Sept 29th and closes on Wednesday, Oct 8th. To vote go to voting4schools.com/ironwood and follow the login directions to select from the nominees for your class. Congratulations to all the nominees! All students don't forget to cast your vote for royalty starting today!

  

  

 

PEP ASSEMBLY
Next week is our first pep assembly so that means another spirit week.  Get your
outfits ready and show your school spirit:
Monday-Camo Day
Tuesday-Tossback Tuesday (dress like you as a little kid)
Wednesday-Duo Day (Find another person or two and dress alike)
Thursday-Disney Day
Friday-School Spirit/Space Seniors

HOMECOMING DANCE
Friday night, 10/10,
after the game on the practice field. Admissions is $5.00 and you must show your ID. No outside guests will be allowed. Food and drink will be available for
purchase

 

Are you NOT taking the PSAT on Oct 18th, then you need to be at the UofA's Molecular and Cellular Biology's "2014 Vision to your Future" event. See Mrs Futch, or your counselor, for more info! There will be limited space available in a school van to get to this event. Oct 18 10am - noon.

 

Students - don't forget to check your due dates on your library books and get them returned on time!  Fines are applied when books are not returned on time.  Thanks!  The Library

 

Musical Club Presents Broadway Showcase-

   A night of musical numbers!

     When: October 2,3 at 7:00 PM

     Where: IRHS Auditorium

     Tickets: $6, 7, 8

     Email mdickson@amphi.com for more information!

 

Are you interested in joining IRHS HOSA's
2014 Light the Night walk with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?
The walk is the evening of Sat. October 18th (the same day as the PSAT!)
Make sure you sign up soon-
or see Mrs Futch, or Zoie Vanasek for more info. http://www.lightthenight.org/
choose"Register to Walk"
then "New Account" then "Join" and search for "IRHS HOSA" exactly as displayed.

IRHS vs CDO T-Shirts
: If you brought socks to the IRHS vs
CDO game and did not get a t-shirt, they are available during lunches in the front of the cafeteria. Shirts that are left over
after Fall break will be available for purchase through Stugo
.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month
Pink ribbons on Sale for $1 Please find a BioSciences HOSA member and buy a pink ribbon to support breast cancer
research and to show your support for this important cause

The weight room will be open after school Mon-Thu from 3:35 till 4:45

Mark your calendar!
Want to see your selfies in this year's yearbook?
Well, then, follow @irhsyearbook on instagram and
make sure you tag us in your selfies.

Are you NOT taking the PSAT on Oct 18th, then you
need to be at the UofA's Molecular and Cellular Biology's "2014 Vision to your Future" event.
See Mrs Futch, or your counselor, for more info! There will be limited space available in a school van to get to this event. Oct 18 10am-noon.

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