Upcoming Events
2/6/2012
- Dr. Peterson's Office Hours - DCES/DCMS2/8/2012
2/10/2012
2/13/2012
2/15/2012
District Announcements
To view a complete list of Scottsdale Unified School District announcements, please visit www.susd.org.
Important Information: Dr. Peterson's January letter
For All Other District Announcements & Events, Please Click Here
Thank You, School Counselors!
National School Counselor Week, February 6-11, is set aside to recognize the critical work counselors perform that positively impacts Arizona students. Counselors help students examine their personal strengths, abilities, interests and talents. Students who understand how to plan for their future make better course choices related to their educational and career goals, are more motivated to achieve better grades and take greater responsibility for directing their own educational achievement. Counselors are the connecting link between students, parents, teachers and the school system.
Annual Parent Survey
Scottsdale Unified School District parents are encouraged to provide input about our schools in the online Annual Parent Survey. The electronic survey will be available beginning Friday, January 20 through February 10. Parents are invited to complete the survey once for each student enrolled. Parents who do not have Internet access may use the school’s computer lab. Access the survey from the District Web site or your child’s school Web site beginning January 20. Your responses will help us make SUSD even better!
Bobcat Announcements!
SUSD Celebrates Its National Board Certified Teachers
National Board Certification is one of the highest achievements in the teaching profession. Recently, eight Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) teachers earned this credential by completing the rigorous National Board Certification process, and one teacher renewed the credential. SUSD now has 46 National Board Certified Teachers.
The newly certified teachers are: Nicholas Johnson, Cochise Elementary School; Michelle Piazza, Tonalea Elementary School; Curt Robinson, Desert Canyon Elementary; Joy Funk, Sequoya Elementary; Catherine Skinner, Redfield Elementary; Steven Speisman, Desert Mountain High; Cheryl Stegall, Cocopah Middle; and Cristi Youngkin, Navajo Elementary. Christine Hawes, Ingleside Middle, renewed her credential. These teachers will be recognized at the January 10, 2012 Governing Board Meeting. See NBC Teachers
Cochise is an Excelling School!
This makes NINE consecutive years having the distinction of being labeled an "Excelling School" - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! It is the highest designation given to an elementary school. Way to go....Bobcats!!!!
Cochise Mission Statement
Cochise Elementary School, in partnership with parents and the community, will enable all children to learn, to become critical thinkers, to believe in themselves, to respect others, to demonstrate responsible citizenship and to value and celebrate education.
Students will be challenged to explore new ideas, strive for success, and fulfill high expectations in a secure, caring environment where individual differences are valued.
Cochise School Goals
- Create lifelong independent learners by teaching basic skills in a meaningful, integrated curriculum.
- Foster positive self-esteem and valuing of individual similarities and differences.
- Provide safe, supportive environments for students in order to enhance learning.
- Build a student/school/community alliance, which promotes responsible citizenship, civic participation, and global awareness.
- Build a school environment, which continually promotes a cooperative working relationship and open communication among students, parents, and school personnel.
- Provide opportunities for staff members to share activities, which promote collegiality and professional growth in order to enhance students’ school experience.
- Manage staff, time, and money resources effectively to promote student learning and to fulfill school goals.
BOBCAT BULLETIN
Congratulations Cochise Community
A huge congratulations goes to our Cochise students, teachers, and parents. Cochise Elementary School was once again named an "Excelling" School by the Arizona Department of Education. This makes nine consecutive years having the distinction of being labeled an "Excelling" School. This is the highest rating a school can receive in the state of Arizona. In addition, our school also received the letter grade "A" with the new A-F School Accountability Letter Grade System. Congratulations Cochise Community!
For detailed information regarding the new Accountability Letter Grade System, please click here.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Stammegna
SUSD Learning Communities to Host Expos for the Arizona SciTech Festival
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Learning Communities in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will host expos for the Arizona SciTech Festival. The Arizona SciTech Festival is the biggest Arizona celebration of innovation ever! More than 250 organizations have partnered to showcase Arizona’s leadership in science, technology and innovation. For a complete list of events, please visit http://azscitechfest.org/events.
Arcadia Learning Community SciTech Festival – February 1 at 6 p.m. at Arcadia High School, 4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85018. Each school in the Arcadia Learning Community will highlight a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) related projects
Desert Mountain Science and Technology Expo – February 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Desert Mountain High School, 12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259. Schools in the Desert Mountain Learning Community will showcase science and technology related projects that are implemented in their curriculum.
Chaparral Learning Community Science Expo – February 2 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Chaparral High School, 6935 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale 85253. Students and teachers from the Chaparral Learning Community will share information about grade level science concepts through demonstrations and presentations.
Coronado Learning Community Science and Technology Expo – February 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Supai Middle School, 6720 E. Continental, Scottsdale 85257. Schools in the Coronado Leaning Community will showcase and demonstrate STEAM related projects that are implemented in their curriculum.
Saguaro Learning Community Science Expo – February 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Navajo Elementary School, 4525 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale 85251. Activities will include Lego Robotics Demonstration(s), Gaming Demonstration (programming), Project Astro (partnership with the UofA), Embry Riddle- planetary display and activities, ASU’s Daedalus Club (rockets), and much more.
Copper Ridge School – February 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Copper Ridge School, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255. Community leaders and experts in science and technology careers will speak and meet with students and parents. In addition, there will be three 25 minute sessions in which presenters will summarize their careers, share what skills and education are needed and have a question and answer follow-up.
CenturyLink Teams Up with Scottsdale Unified School District
To help get more low-income households online, CenturyLink is teaming up with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) to get the word out to parents in the District about this exciting new program which offers discounted High-Speed Internet service starting at $9.95 a month, plus applicable taxes and fees, to eligible consumers in Arizona and 36 other states where it has local operations. The service provides access up to 1.5 Mbps downstream capability. Higher bandwidth services, where available, are offered at a comparable discount.
CenturyLink is also hosting basic computer education and technology at Coronado High School on Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. There is no need to sign up in advance, but please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to register. The program is offered free to the public. It is not necessary to be a CenturyLink customer to attend. See Century Link
COCHISE STUDENTS ATTENDING COCOPAH NEXT YEAR
Click here to see upcoming events for students and parents/guardians entering Cocopah next year.Nutrition Services Parent Committee Meeting
Parents/Guardians, You are invited to attend the next Nutrition Services Parent Committee Meeting, Thursday, February 9th, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the Mohave District Annex, Meeting room B. Please join us to share ideas, get your questions answered and concerns voiced regarding your student's school meal program.
Spring 2012 Enrichment Programs Preview
SUSD Community Schools is committed to offering fun and engaging enrichment programs to our families. In an effort to help our parents plan ahead, here is a Sneak Preview of what SUSD has to offier this Spring!
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Parent Reminder
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Parents, please remember that supervision in the morning is not provided until 8:20am. To ensure the safety of your children, please do not drop your children off prior to this time unless chaperoned by a staff member.
School Tours
Would you like to take a tour of Cochise? Please contact Veronica Finney @ 480-484-1106 to schedule your tour.
SUSD, DrugFreeAZ.org to Host Parent Workshop
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and DrugFreeAZ.org will host a series of five Guiding Good Choices parenting workshops in January and February. The first session is entitled How to Prevent Drug Abuse in Your Family from 6-8 p.m. on January 10. See Guiding Good ChoicesSpeak up National Research Project Survey
Scottsdale Unified School District encourages our parents and community members to participate in the Speak Up National Research Project survey at http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2011.
Please use the password susd48
The Speak Up National Research Project, collects and reports the views of K-12 students, teachers, administrators and parents on the use of technology for learning. Since 2003, over 2.2 million students, educators and parents have shared their views through the Speak Up surveys, and these important stakeholder ideas influence local, state and federal policies and programs every year. When schools and districts participate in Speak Up, they gain insight into:
How students are using technology for learning in and out of school. The issues you deem important regarding your child(ren)’s education and use of technology to learn. How teachers use technology for teaching as well as for their own professional activities.
Cochise Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in Volunteering?
We have opportunities for volunteers in
¨ Playground
¨ Cafeteria
Please contact Veronica Finney at 480-484-1106
or vfinney@susd.org if interested.
STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child will be absent for any reason, please call the Cochise Attendance Line (480-484-1100 press 1) before 9:30 am or email cochise.absence@susd.org. Your call or email will be recorded. Please give your child's name, the name of the child's teacher, and the reason for the absence (i.e. illness or personal). To ensure each child's safety, if we do not hear from you, we will call to check on absences.
6 DAY ROTATION SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Dear Parents and Students,Please click here to view the six day rotation specials schedule. You can print this calendar out for your reference if needed.
SUCCESSMAKER AT HOME
Students, you can now access Successmaker at home! Just click here! If you have any trouble logging in, please contact your teacher for login information. If you have trouble with Successmaker, please click here for FAQ's.
DISCOVERY EDUCATION AT HOME
Did you know our students have home access to
Discovery Education?
Click above for more information!
2011-2012 Family Handbook
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