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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Carol Shepherd
Family Nurturing the Key to Musical Accomplishments
Much of the entertainment we enjoy comes from accomplished professionals who know their instruments and musical craft well. What sometimes is overlooked, and misunderstood, are the years of dedication that go into the training and nurturing of a young musician. This is where Band, Orchestra and Choir Parents come into the picture, supporting their children’s endeavors and entire music programs through donations, fundraising, ticket sales, etc.
“I have had the honor and privilege to teach musicians from 10 to 80 years old,” explained Dave Balogh, “and they all have one common factor, parents that transported them to concerts, sat and listened to the good and sometimes excruciatingly painful wrong notes, and undying loving support.”
Music teachers are only a small part of a student’s life, according to Balogh. “’Music parents’ are absolutely the true heroes in the whole musical experience,” he said.
“As the director of Bands at Thunder Mountain Middle and Desert Vista Elementary schools, this small article of recognition has been a long time in coming, and I would like to personally thank “ALL” the Band Parents for their enormous amount of time, money and devotion they invest in the musical education of their children. There are so many devoted parents and there are a few of the families who went over and beyond anything expected in their assistance,” emphasized Balogh.
Balogh notes one parent in particular and the need for drum covers. Monica Croom volunteered to make covers for the much-used bass drums to prevent some of the wear and tear, according to Balogh. So when Croom volunteered to make covers, Balogh thought some canvas with the school logo would be just fine. He was, however, speechless when Croom and her son, Johnathan, presented the covers that had been crafted using a professional quilting loom and were specially fitted.
“These would have cost over $1,000 had they been special ordered, said Balogh “How could you special order something like these that were made with such caring? Only a parent would put in this kind of time.”
Other families have also unselfishly donated their time and were acknowledged by Balogh for their contributions. They are the Downey, Klewer, Shroeder, Machajewski, Simoe, Bullock, Muzio, Autieri, Bell, Coleman, Hillman, Ingraham, Dennis, Stout, Turner, Schultz, Nelson, White, and Wyatt families.
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Cutline: Monica Croom and son, Jonathan, and the family’s donation of custom, handcrafted brass drum covers.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Carol Shepherd
Volunteer Engineers ‘Spark’ Interest
The engineers affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) are worried about the future of engineering in the US and they are determined to do something about it. All too frequently students entering college are selecting career paths avoiding those involving math or science and that according to retired electrical engineer Bill Carr will cause a loss of a world leadership role in science and technology.
“Each year the number of students from the US entering one of the fields of engineering is falling and are being replaced in colleges by students seeking engineering degrees from other parts of the world,” said Carr. “We hope that through our efforts we can encourage kids in this country to enter these fields.”
The organization has put together a cadre of retired members who have an inventory of 50 lesson plans that include everything from assembling a solar powered calculator to designing an irrigation project. The projects are presented in classrooms around the valley in an attempt to demonstrate to students, grades 4-12, how interesting and what it takes to be a successful professional engineer in one of 25 major engineering specialties.
“It’s never too early to begin preparation for a career in engineering,” explained Carr. Students who think they may be interested can begin as early as middle school to take class work that will eventually lead to their degrees.”
Recently, Carr and Engineer John Fitch, worked with students in Linda Seese’s fourth grade class at Four Peaks Elementary School. Students worked through completing a switch circuit which when connected light a bulb. Lesson plans are based on the age of students. The visiting engineers provide the materials and under the supervision of classroom teachers, walk students through the hands-on projects.
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Posted: Thu May 21st, 2009 01:01 am |
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed. D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
Project HELP
Project HELP has announced that they will no longer be accepting hard goods donations (clothes, etc.) at their facility at 195 E. Superstition Drive this year because they will be shutting down for two months at the end of May.
They will reopen the week of Monday, August 3, to accept new Back-to School items from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. every day that week. After that week, regular donation hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
Financial donations are welcome at any time and can be mailed to the AJUSD Project HELP, 195 E. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, Az 85 219.
For more information, call 480-288-2955.
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 06:11 pm |
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed. D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
May 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Apache Junction High School Students are Blood Donor Champs
Apache Junction High School students were honored last week in special ceremonies at Chase Field prior to an AZ Diamondbacks game for winning their division of the United Blood Services Arizona High School Blood Drive Challenge. For the third year in a row, they have achieved the highest percentage of blood donation for a school in their size range. The school has achieved the Platinum (highest) level of participation.
Most people do not realize that approximately 1 in every 13 blood transfusions comes from a high school blood donor and that teenagers make up one of the largest single donor groups in Arizona. The High School Challenge theme is “Find the Hero in yourself.”
Sponsored by the AJHS Student Council, there are three blood drives held each school year on the Apache Junction campus. On May 6, during the latest drive, there were 94 units of blood collected.
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CAPTION: Apache Junction High School Student Council members were honored before a recent Arizona Diamondbacks game for winning their division of the United Blood Services Arizona High School Challenge by having the highest percentage of students donate blood during three drives held on campus this year. Students are (l to r) Siobhan McKay, Lauren Stewart, Gage Williams, Taylor Harvey, Brandon Fields, Nora Heilman, Natalie Donald, Anthony Gallina, Erin Rankin, Melinda DeMoss, Chyna Gade, Katie Stout, and Diana Woodruff.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 14, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Special Gold Canyon Elementary School People Recognized
Volunteer of the Month
Jennifer Cook
GCES Principal Brenda Farris states that Jennifer Cook understands “volunteerism” in the true sense of the word. She volunteers in not just her children’s classroom, but in all of the classrooms. She serves as a member all of the school’s Site Council and is always ready to help wherever and whenever she can. Jennifer is always seen with a smile on her face and a gleam in her eye.
Certified Employee of the Month
Rhonda Best
Rhonda Best is a second grade teacher at GCES and has been teaching for several years. She is always positive and serves as a wonderful role model for both her students and other teachers, many of whom she has mentored. Her classroom is a model of a pleasant and well-run classroom. One of her substitutes once commented, “That class can run itself.”
Classified Employee of the Month
Monique Lucero
As our Receptionist, Monique Lucero is the first person people see when they enter the GCES Office. She always has a smile and a welcoming word for everyone visiting GCES. She goes about her work confidently and competently and does a lot of things behind the scenes to make our school successful. She is the ultimate team player and we appreciate her.
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 06:09 pm |
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
May 14, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD ‘Students of the Year’ named by Elks #2349
The following students were recognized as Elks Lodge #2349 Students of the Year at assemblies held on their individual campuses. These students were earlier recognized as Students of the Month and were nominated for consideration to be named Student of the Year for their school.
The students recognized are:
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AJ HIGH SCHOOL
Katie Petticrew
Braulio Lerma
DESERT SHADOWS
Eduardo Barrera
Vicki Cisneros
THUNDER MOUNTAIN
Azariah Grams
Gracie Turner
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN
David Walker
Falann Mattison
FOUR PEAKS
Kurt Rozell
Haley Whitmore
GOLD CANYON
Megan Pappalardo
Hunter Fehlan
DESERT VISTA
Larissa Armendariz
Ricky Chaparro
PERALTA TRAIL
Angel Robin
Jordan “JAG” Golemon
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS
Ben Gifford
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Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 06:08 pm |
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
May 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Students of the Month
The following students were recognized as Students of the Month at the May 12, 2009 meeting of the Governing Board. These awards are sponsored by the Apache Junction Elks Lodge #2349.
The students recognized are:
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AJ HIGH SCHOOL
Katie Turner
Vincent Bumm
DESERT SHADOWS
Eduardo Celaya
Jinny Voung
THUNDER MOUNTAIN
Raymond Kimble
Jessica Whitten
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN
Sergio Villar
Araceli Gutierrez
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FOUR PEAKS
Brooke Driver
Grifyn Davis
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GOLD CANYON
Briayan Caballero
Bailey Beringer
DESERT VISTA
Sayna Yung
Bernardo Vidana
PERALTA TRAIL
Abe Coss
Kelsey Martinez
Mountain Shadows Education Center
April Lopez
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2009 Apache Junction High School Senior List
*The names on this list are the students who are currently seniors at AJHS. Those students who complete the academic requirements necessary for graduation will be awarded their diplomas on Thursday evening, May 21, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Commencement Ceremonies at AJHS’ Davis Football Field.
Lindsay Marie Adair
Dena Virginia Ali Al-Konaisy
Casey Alexandr Althoff
Stacy Fabiola Amado
Briony Angel
Fernando Antolin
Denise Michelle Arroyo
Christopher James Babka
Juan Antonio Banda
Bo Allen Bankhead
Ryan Thomas Barrie
Cody Tyler Beck
Michelle Marie Beeman
Joseph Paul Bell Jr.
Rosalind Beltran
Christian Skyler Bleuze
Kurt Frederick Bogen
Sean Raymond Bonow
Milo Jeffry Boschee
Candis Renee Boughton
Jason Michael Bowling
Katasha Annette Braaten
Johnathan Anthony Gary Braddock
Alesia Rachelle Bregar
Craig Anthony Brogoitti
Nicole Marie Brokaw
Kayla Morgan Brumfield
Rebekah Anne Bryan
Justin Cody Bryan
Vincent James Bumm
Anthony Michael Burkhardt
Justin Davis Butel
Mayte Campuzano
Alisha Nichole Canzona
Danielle Renee Card
Chance Carlson
Tiarra Mishanne Carrell
Michael Steven Caruana
Mayra Castañeda
Aldo Ivan Celaya
Toni Mari Champagne
Allyssa Sue Chestnutt
Michele Martina Chiquete
Christopher David Chitwood
Alan Chute
Kristi Nicole Clark
Devin Cogswell
Abundio Colazo Jr.
Jake Lee Collins
Cassandra Elise Commans
James H. Converse III
Mark Anthony Cooper
Crystal Suzanne Copeland
Eric Ronald Cordero
Derrick James Cordle
Edward Ernest Corella
Wynonna Carlyn Corente
Javier Corona
April C. Cortez
Anthony Joel Craig
Tiffany Ann Creiglow
Alexis Reneé Crothers
Sherrie Kay Croshaw
Kevin Cummings
Krista Cusano
Amy Beth Darnell
Destiny Ann Davidson
Amber Neal Davis
Zachary William Decke
Melinda Sue DeMoss
Michael Raymond Dexter
Donald Anthony Dexter
Adam Webster Dillard
Natalie Grace Donald
Randee Renay Drennan
Derek Duba
Mayra Esperanza Espinoza
Ciarra Monique Fabian
Anthony Falzon III
Jesus Alonso Felix
Justin Ferman
Rusty Dave Fernando
Patrick Floyd Finn
Ian Edward George Firnbach
Derek William Flaws
Abigail Marisol Flores
Daniel Flores
Judith A. Fregosso
Loren DE Freitas
Nicole R. Friedrich
Andrew Scott Frost
Anthony Devon Fuller
Anthony Victor Gallina
Chelsea Faye Garcia
Justina Marie Garcia
Karla C. Garcia
Nia Ann Garcia
Rubi Estefania Garibay
Robert Osborne Gibbens
Adrian I. Gonzalez
Patrick Jerome Gonzalez
Angela Love Goodin
Caleb Grant Goosic
Elizabeth Lucille Gorski
Therese Marie Gould
Alissa Christen Govert
Ashley Marie Gowey
Jordan Alyssa Grams
Eric C. Grubbs
Galen Guzman
Joshua A. Hacker
Braydon Andrew Haddix
William Howard Haigh
Carissa Kimberly Hall
Taylor E. Hamlin
Amber Jean Hampton
Courtney Michelle Hardie
Maci Marie Harris
Joseph E. Hartdorn
April Necole Haygood
Joshua Matthew Hefter
Dustin James Heine
Nicole Lynn Henry
Kristy Rae Hickson
Nichole Dawn Higuera
Wesley Lewis Hillman
Roger Powers Hinkley
Sarah V. Holder
Minh Chau Huynh
Kasey Ibanez
Bianca Malika Isaac
Courtney Kay Jackson
Maxwell Ronald James
Amanda Sharia Johnson
Andrew Neau Johnson
Ashton Donald Johnson
Joshua Eric Johnston
Ashley Diane Jones
Jordan Elizabeth Jones
Evan Ross Kalik
Hans Jacob Keller
Alyssa Lynn Kelly
Ronald Allan Kingman
Kimberly Faye Kiszewski
Brandyn Anthony Kohm
Sarah Jean Krawiec
Courtenay Elizabeth Lamb
Cody Tye Lansford
Ashley Marie Laviguer
Amber Jay Leach
Iltze Esmeralda Leal
Erica Renee LeClair
Brianna Lee
Stacie Nicole Lemmon
Braulio G. Lerma
Angela Marie Lilley
David Jerome Lopez
Devyn Nicole Lorance
Kyle James Lorang
Christopher Michael Lowe
Travis Wendell Lowe-Farnsworth
Emiliano Lozoya
Kayla Jeanne Luis
Shawntea Lynn Magdaleno
Beth Anne Mahler
Lea Marie Majewski
Benjamin Marcus
Miriah Lynn Marin
Martin Arturo Mariñez
Richelle Denise Martin
Kevin Martinez
Cristy Elizabeth Martinez De Santiago
Joseph Robert Mathews
Bree Ann Mayer
Brandi Nicole McCann
Shane Michael McCullen
Rachael Caitlin McKay
Nicholas Vincent McLevain
Carrick Angeleen McNeal
Matthew J. Meadows
Dillion Ray Meason
Joshua Clarence Meier
Ricardo Menendez
Candyce Jewell Merryman
Jamison A. Mersino
Ryan M. Mestek
Miriah Isabella Michalek
Paul Anthony Miles
Gabriel Miranda
Cassea Marie Mogharbel
Shelby Marie Moore
Robin Joseph Morrison
Presley Darla Morrissey
Tyler Raymond Morrow
Riley Rae Mullender
Tiah Marie Muller
Marissa Monet Muñoz
Donovan Joseph Murff
Caitlynn Elizabeth Nehl
Samuel Glenn Neitzelt
Crystal Leilani Newkirk
Joseph Nguyen
Zachary Ellis Nolen
Ashley Nordstrom
Olivia Maria Ochoa
James Conrad Olson
Eva Janeen Ortega
Chase Michael Overton
Teresa Guadalupe Pacheco
Jessica Leeann Pacyne
Alex G. Padilla
Anthony James Padilla
Jerome Anthony Palacio
Eryka Paladino
Ciara Lisa Palumbo
Nicholas Ryan Park
Brandon David Parker
Bryan Michael Parylak
Jay Carl Patton
Adriana Nichole Perkins
William Dow Perry III
Christian James Peterson
Samantha Peterson
Carl Joseph Picanco II
Elias Owen Kenneth Pickhart
Chelsea Arminda Pippett
Lauren Kaye Pomeroy
Chelsey Eylse Pratt
Donald Lee Pritchard III
Chenise LeeAnn Quiroz
Vivian Loraine Rajski
Yousef Jamal Ramadan
Jorge Lopez Ramos
Melissa Jennifer Reid
Joe Nicholas Richie
Antoinette Marin Rios
Alan Emiliano Rivera Vega
Brandon Cole Robbins
Nicholas Andrew Robbins
Tyler Michael Robbins
Tyler Allen Robinson
Stephanie Meganne Rochford
Ana Dehisy Rodriguez
Taylor Ann Rogers
Jennifer Rose Romain
Michael Christopher Romero
Cassidy Lydell Ross
Cortney Justene Roush
Kevin Scott Ryder
Daniel Sanchez
Samantha Ann Sanderson
Jessica Dyan Santillan
Mary Ann Scala
John Erich Schmidt
Sabrina Lynae Schrader
Sharon Paige Schroeder
Danielle Rose Schucker
William Martin Schwiesow
William Skylar Sepulveda
Stephanie Rose Shewmake
Joseph Robert Shook
Delaney Q. Shriman
Sarah Maureen Simeonoff
Colton Dane Smith
Derek Steven Smith
Devin Gilbert Smith
Faith Margaret Snyder
Seth Daño Sortais
Thomas Ross Spears
Jessica Michelle Spendlove
Seth Gordon Springer
Richard Charles Steen
Megan Marie Stevens
Desireé Marie Stinnett
Kathryn Lynn Stout
Cheyanne Sierra Strecher
Andrew Joseph Stubert
Eric Sutherland
Joseph Thomas Swinarski
Sarah Christine Sykes
Garrett Robert Szopinski
Ryan Tallman
Lauren Marie Talmon
Stephen James Tandler
Ryan Scott Tanner
Omar Alejandro Tapia
Blanca J. Tapia
Bret Arthur Taylor
Michael Hanson Taylor
Bryan Daniel Thompson
Dung Trung Tran
Nathan Tucker
Sarah Marie Turcotte
Caitlin Rose Turner
Tracy Marie Valgento
Timothy Morgan Van Noy
Nicole Renee VanDeLaare
Jonathan Cole Vanderlin
Matthew Cody Vehon
Wendy E. Velàsquez L.
Flynn Liono Vensor
Cameron Michael Von Berg
Brooke Marie Wahlman
Taliena Marie Walker
Taylor Vaughn Wanamaker
Takayla Shanice Watson
Felecia Marie Weaver
Ashley Nicole Welton
John B. Wesley
Matthew Jon Weston
Cody Reed Westover
Sarah Marie White
Erica Lynn Whitley
Jacob M. Whitten
Jesse Keith Wilkinson
Nathelia Marie Williams
Brittney Rae Wilson
Dustin Michael Wilson
Selena Esther Wilson
Hunter James Wood
Jeffery Scott Wyman
Keri Ann Young
Aaron Zamora
Charles Clayton Zanella Jr.
Nicole Rene Zarzycki
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Avenue, Suite #4 Apache Junction, Arizona 85220 Telephone: (480) 982-1110 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2012
AJHS Grads Awarded More than $ 1.5 million in Scholarships The highest dollar amount ever in scholarship funding was awarded to Apache Junction High School graduating seniors during this year’s annual Scholarships and Awards Presentation held on April 29.
Generous individuals and representatives from local organizations, groups and businesses awarded more than $123,000 in scholarships to hometown students. Scholarships from academic institutions and national scholarships totaled more than $1.4 million.
Scholarships and awards presented:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27………………………………………………………………………
2 Scholarships ($1000) Q Ramadan, Bree Mayer
Past Presidents of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27.........................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Presley Morrissey
Association for the Development of a Better Environment....................................................................
4 Scholarships ($1000)
Cody Beck Mariah Michalek
Natalie Donald Kathryn Stout
Roadhaven Resort Church..............................................................................................................................
4 Scholarships (CAC tuition for 12 credit hours)
Crystal Copeland Sharon Schroeder
Melissa Reid Nicole Van De Laare
Renewal Scholarship (CAC tuition for full time student)
Chadd Carr Tristan Stanger
Lauren Jackson
Moose Lodge......................................................................................................................................................
3 Scholarships ($250)
Alexis Crothers Tyler Robinson
Nichole Higuera
Chamber of Commerce...................................................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($500) Angela Goodin, Ana Rodriguez
Apache Junction Public Events Series........................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Mariah Michalek
3 Scholarships ($500)
Jordan Grams Sharon Schroeder
Alan Rivera
Lost Dutchman Marathon…………………………………………………………………………………..
5 Scholarships ($3000)
Mayra Castaneda Tiah Muller
Jordan Grams Melissa Reid
Rachael McKay
Apache Junction High School Faculty..........................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1200) Nia Garcia
Superstition Mountain Rotary Club...............................................................................................................
15 Rotary Scholarships ($500)
Lindsay Adair Amanda Johnson
Cody Beck Cristy Martinez
Zachary Decke Mariah Michalek
Natalie Donald Riley Mullender
Nia Garcia Caitlin Turner
Ashley Gowey Nichole Van De Laare
Nicole Henry Ashley Welton
Nichole Higuera
Lions Club...........................................................................................................................................................
4 Scholarships ($1000)
Nichole Higuera Brandi McCann
Amanda Johnson Q Ramadan
Women of the Moose # 1127.........................................................................................................................
Medical Scholarship ($750) Bree Mayer
3 Medical Scholarships ($500)
Miriah Marin Brittney Wilson
Megan Stevens
Madalyn Rollins / Telephone Pioneers.........................................................................................................
10 Scholarships ($1,000)
April Haygood Rachel McKay
Ashley Gowey Ana Rodriguez
Miriah Marin Sharon Schroeder
Bree Mayer Ashley Welton
Brandi McCann Nathelia Williams
D.A.R.E. for the Kids of Apache Junction.....................................................................................................
3 Scholarships ($800)
Dena Al Konaisy Candice Merryman
Tiffany Creiglow
Food Service Employees.................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($750) Q Ramadan
Scholarship ($500) Riley Mullender
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation Scholarship................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($2,500, renewable for 3 years)
Bree Mayer Taylor Rogers
Prospector Booster Club Burgess and Baker Scholarship...................................................................
9 Scholarships ($500)
Cody Beck Tiah Muller
Katasha Braaten Riley Mullender
Michael Caruana Kathryn Stout
Amy Darnell Nicole VanDeLaare
Randee Drennan
Superstition Mountain Promotional Corporation Scholarship...............................................................
5 Scholarships ($600)
Wynonna Corente Jessica Pacyne
Tiah Muller Natalie Donald
Q Ramadan
Gold Canyon Lions Club...................................................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($1000)
Cody Beck Brandi McCann
AJEA Scholarship.............................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($250) Jordan Grams
Scholarship ($150) Caitlin Turner
Prospector Football Touchdown Club..........................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($500) Rusty Fernando, Q Ramadan
11 Savings Bonds ($200)
Bo Bankhead Q Ramadan
Anthony Burkhardt Delaney Shriman
Justin Ferman Mike Taylor
Rusty Fernando Cody Westover
Danny Flores Jeff Wyman
Shane McCullen
Breeding Foundation Scholarship.................................................................................................................
8 Scholarships ($3250)
Mayra Castaneda Kimberly Kiszewski
Natalie Donald Vivian Rajski
William Haigh Lauren Talmon
Courtney Jackson Brittney Wilson
Pinal County Federal Credit Union Scholarship…………………………………………………………….
Scholarship ($1000) Dung Tran
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Central Arizona College...................................................................................................................................
Scholarships Top 30% ($1680.00 tuition, renewable)
This scholarship was accepted by the following students… complete list was not available at printing
Promise for the Future Scholarship……. list not available
University of Arizona........................................................................................................................................
Wildcat Excellence (varies from $2000 - $8000)
Lindsay Adair Angela Lilley
Cody Beck Caitlin Turner
Nicole Henry Matthew Vehon
MacBook Award Tiffany Creiglow and Miriah Marin
Arizona State University..................................................................................................................................
President’s Scholarship ($9000, renewable for 3 years)
Lindsay Adair Nicole Henry
Zachary Decke Angela Lilley
Abigail Flores Caitlin Turner
Provost’s Scholarship ($7500, renewable for 3 years)
Cody Beck Hans Keller
Joseph Bell Rachael McKay
Nia Garcia Olivia Ochoa
Minh Huynh Matthew Vehon
Bianca Isaac Ashley Welton
Amanda Johnson
University Scholarship ($2750, renewable for 3 years)
Alisha Canzona Jessica Pacyne
Lea Majewski Kathryn Stout
Mariah Michalek Brittney Wilson
Cassea Mogharbel
Northern Arizona University……………………………………………………………………………….
President’s Scholarship ($3750, renewable)
Lindsay Adair Matthew Vehon
Dean’s Scholarship ($2500, renewable)
Joseph Bell Bianca Isaac
NAU Merit Scholarship ($1750, renewable)
Nicole Brokaw Jessica Pacyne
Michael Caruana Kathryn Stout
Derrick Cordle Willa Van Nimwegen
Natalie Donald Taliena Walker
Nicole Henry Brittney Wilson
Mariah Michalek
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Scholarship ($33,500) Zachary Decke
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Navy ROTC Scholarship...................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($180,000) Presley Morrissey, Sarah White and Chance Carlson
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U.S. Army ROTC 4-year National Scholarship to Embry-Riddle……………………………………..
Scholarship (approx $158,000) Tyler Robinson
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Essay Contest…………………………
Award ($100) Nicole Henry
Violet Richardson Award................................................................................................................................
Award ($250 plus $250 to the charity of your choice)
Nicole Henry
Resolution Copper Scholarship.....................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1500) Zachary Decke
Elks Lodge #2349 Scholarship......................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Caitlin Turner
DeVry’s Deans Scholar Award......................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($3000) James Converse
The Arizona Private School Association 2009 Scholarship...................................................................
Scholarship ($1000)
Nicole Friedrich (Apollo College) Wendy Velasquez (Apollo College)
National Merit Finalist Scholarship...............................................................................................................
Scholarship ($2500) Rubaiya Islam (three-year graduate)
Athletic Scholarships
Arizona State Football Athletic University………………………………………………… …. Scholarship (covers all fees) Shane McCullen
Glendale Community College Football Scholarship…………………………………………. Scholarship ($1000) Rusty Fernando
Hastings College Athletic Scholarship…………………………………………………………..
Scholarship (amount unknown) Riley Mullender
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJHS NJROTC Awards Night is May 10
The Apache Junction High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) has scheduled their annual Awards Night for Tuesday evening, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the campus.
The event is part of the end-of-the year activities at Apache Junction High School. It is the night that the unit awards are presented to cadets, and also serves as the occasion for the presentation of awards by local veterans’ organizations.
The public, as well as relatives and friends of the cadets, are cordially invited to attend the event. For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 5312.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
DSMS to Host Summer School
Summer learning opportunities for all current 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are being offered this summer at Desert Shadows Middle School (DSMS) from June 1 through June 25. Students needing remediation for deficiencies in Reading, English, or Math or those interested in accelerating their Math skills can participate in this exciting, super learning opportunity. Those students successfully completing the Math enrichment program may be eligible for a higher level math course for the 2009-2010 school year.
Classes will be in session Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuition for the four-week program is $125.00. Some need-based scholarships are available for DSMS students through the parent organization, MOST (Making Our School Terrific). Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school. All registration must be complete by May 27. Registration forms may be secured from the school office at 801 E. Southern.
Enrollment is open and is not limited to students of Apache Junction Unified School District. For more information, call Carol Dolle at 480-982-1110 ext. 2418, or Tim Vanda, 480-982-1110, ext. 2417.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD taking Proactive Approach to Possible Swine Flu Outbreak
In preparation for any possible local outbreak of Swine influenza, officials at the Apache Junction Unified School District are taking a proactive approach. The Pandemic flu section of the Emergency Management Plan is being followed and coordination with the Pinal County Health Department and the Arizona Department of Education has been initiated on this matter.
Custodial staff began last week wiping down all hard surfaces in the classrooms and other district buildings with disinfectant as suggested by health organizations. In the classroom, children are being reminded to wash their hands frequently or use hand sanitizer to keep their hands clean, and also to cover their mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing.
In an effort to keep parents informed, letters were sent home on April 29-30 describing these preventive measures and urging adults to reinforce these health practices at home as well. The letter also describes the symptoms of Swine flu and asks parent to please keep their children home from school if they exhibit any of the symptoms as outlined.
The community should know that county health offices will know of every confirmed case and will report them to the schools and their districts.
At that point, if a student or staff member is identified at any school with the infection, the following will occur:
· The county will notify the district and school affected.
· The school will be closed for seven (7) days, which is the period of time during which symptoms would appear.
· The closure would occur at the end of the school day. (The school would not be evacuated immediately.)
· The county health department would contact school and district administrators before any type of news conference concerning the infection and school closure would be held.
· A letter will go home with all students with information concerning the closure.
· All school activities, including sports, after school program and special events like promotions and graduation would be canceled.
· Students would be advised not to gather in groups during the period the school is closed.
· A sibling of an infected student who attends a different school would be asked to stay home from that school for seven days.
More information concerning Swine flu is available on the AJUSD Website (click on News or Emergency Information). Links to the CDC, and other health organizations, carrying the latest information and updates on the Swine flu situation are listed there. This site will also be updated periodically when new information is available.
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1575 W. Southern Avenue, Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2012
AJHS Grads Awarded More than $ 1.5 million in Scholarships
The highest dollar amount ever in scholarship funding was awarded to Apache Junction High School graduating seniors during this year’s annual Scholarships and Awards Presentation held on April 29.
Generous individuals and representatives from local organizations, groups and businesses awarded more than $123,000 in scholarships to hometown students. Scholarships from academic institutions and national scholarships totaled more than $1.4 million.
Scholarships and awards presented:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27………………………………………………………………………
2 Scholarships ($1000) Q Ramadan, Bree Mayer
Past Presidents of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #27.........................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Presley Morrissey
Association for the Development of a Better Environment....................................................................
4 Scholarships ($1000)
Cody Beck Mariah Michalek
Natalie Donald Kathryn Stout
Roadhaven Resort Church..............................................................................................................................
4 Scholarships (CAC tuition for 12 credit hours)
Crystal Copeland Sharon Schroeder
Melissa Reid Nicole Van De Laare
Renewal Scholarship (CAC tuition for full time student)
Chadd Carr Tristan Stanger
Lauren Jackson
Moose Lodge......................................................................................................................................................
3 Scholarships ($250)
Alexis Crothers Tyler Robinson
Nichole Higuera
Chamber of Commerce...................................................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($500) Angela Goodin, Ana Rodriguez
Apache Junction Public Events Series........................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Mariah Michalek
3 Scholarships ($500)
Jordan Grams Sharon Schroeder
Alan Rivera
Lost Dutchman Marathon…………………………………………………………………………………..
5 Scholarships ($3000)
Mayra Castaneda Tiah Muller
Jordan Grams Melissa Reid
Rachael McKay
Apache Junction High School Faculty..........................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1200) Nia Garcia
Superstition Mountain Rotary Club...............................................................................................................
15 Rotary Scholarships ($500)
Lindsay Adair Amanda Johnson
Cody Beck Cristy Martinez
Zachary Decke Mariah Michalek
Natalie Donald Riley Mullender
Nia Garcia Caitlin Turner
Ashley Gowey Nichole Van De Laare
Nicole Henry Ashley Welton
Nichole Higuera
Lions Club...........................................................................................................................................................
4 Scholarships ($1000)
Nichole Higuera Brandi McCann
Amanda Johnson Q Ramadan
Women of the Moose # 1127.........................................................................................................................
Medical Scholarship ($750) Bree Mayer
3 Medical Scholarships ($500)
Miriah Marin Brittney Wilson
Megan Stevens
Madalyn Rollins / Telephone Pioneers.........................................................................................................
10 Scholarships ($1,000)
April Haygood Rachel McKay
Ashley Gowey Ana Rodriguez
Miriah Marin Sharon Schroeder
Bree Mayer Ashley Welton
Brandi McCann Nathelia Williams
D.A.R.E. for the Kids of Apache Junction.....................................................................................................
3 Scholarships ($800)
Dena Al Konaisy Candice Merryman
Tiffany Creiglow
Food Service Employees.................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($750) Q Ramadan
Scholarship ($500) Riley Mullender
Otto & Edna Neely Foundation Scholarship................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($2,500, renewable for 3 years)
Bree Mayer Taylor Rogers
Prospector Booster Club Burgess and Baker Scholarship...................................................................
9 Scholarships ($500)
Cody Beck Tiah Muller
Katasha Braaten Riley Mullender
Michael Caruana Kathryn Stout
Amy Darnell Nicole VanDeLaare
Randee Drennan
Superstition Mountain Promotional Corporation Scholarship...............................................................
5 Scholarships ($600)
Wynonna Corente Jessica Pacyne
Tiah Muller Natalie Donald
Q Ramadan
Gold Canyon Lions Club...................................................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($1000)
Cody Beck Brandi McCann
AJEA Scholarship.............................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($250) Jordan Grams
Scholarship ($150) Caitlin Turner
Prospector Football Touchdown Club..........................................................................................................
2 Scholarships ($500) Rusty Fernando, Q Ramadan
11 Savings Bonds ($200)
Bo Bankhead Q Ramadan
Anthony Burkhardt Delaney Shriman
Justin Ferman Mike Taylor
Rusty Fernando Cody Westover
Danny Flores Jeff Wyman
Shane McCullen
Breeding Foundation Scholarship.................................................................................................................
8 Scholarships ($3250)
Mayra Castaneda Kimberly Kiszewski
Natalie Donald Vivian Rajski
William Haigh Lauren Talmon
Courtney Jackson Brittney Wilson
Pinal County Federal Credit Union Scholarship…………………………………………………………….
Scholarship ($1000) Dung Tran
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Central Arizona College...................................................................................................................................
Scholarships Top 30% ($1680.00 tuition, renewable)
This scholarship was accepted by the following students… complete list was not available at printing
Promise for the Future Scholarship……. list not available
University of Arizona........................................................................................................................................
Wildcat Excellence (varies from $2000 - $8000)
Lindsay Adair Angela Lilley
Cody Beck Caitlin Turner
Nicole Henry Matthew Vehon
MacBook Award Tiffany Creiglow and Miriah Marin
Arizona State University..................................................................................................................................
President’s Scholarship ($9000, renewable for 3 years)
Lindsay Adair Nicole Henry
Zachary Decke Angela Lilley
Abigail Flores Caitlin Turner
Provost’s Scholarship ($7500, renewable for 3 years)
Cody Beck Hans Keller
Joseph Bell Rachael McKay
Nia Garcia Olivia Ochoa
Minh Huynh Matthew Vehon
Bianca Isaac Ashley Welton
Amanda Johnson
University Scholarship ($2750, renewable for 3 years)
Alisha Canzona Jessica Pacyne
Lea Majewski Kathryn Stout
Mariah Michalek Brittney Wilson
Cassea Mogharbel
Northern Arizona University……………………………………………………………………………….
President’s Scholarship ($3750, renewable)
Lindsay Adair Matthew Vehon
Dean’s Scholarship ($2500, renewable)
Joseph Bell Bianca Isaac
NAU Merit Scholarship ($1750, renewable)
Nicole Brokaw Jessica Pacyne
Michael Caruana Kathryn Stout
Derrick Cordle Willa Van Nimwegen
Natalie Donald Taliena Walker
Nicole Henry Brittney Wilson
Mariah Michalek
Boston University Scholarship and Financial Aid Package ………………………………………….
Scholarship ($33,500) Zachary Decke
Additional Awards
Navy ROTC Scholarship...................................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($180,000) Presley Morrissey, Sarah White and Chance Carlson
Army Scholarship
Scholarship ($ ) James Converse
U.S. Army ROTC 4-year National Scholarship to Embry-Riddle……………………………………..
Scholarship (approx $158,000) Tyler Robinson
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Essay Contest…………………………
Award ($100) Nicole Henry
Violet Richardson Award................................................................................................................................
Award ($250 plus $250 to the charity of your choice)
Nicole Henry
Resolution Copper Scholarship.....................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1500) Zachary Decke
Elks Lodge #2349 Scholarship......................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($1000) Caitlin Turner
DeVry’s Deans Scholar Award......................................................................................................................
Scholarship ($3000) James Converse
The Arizona Private School Association 2009 Scholarship...................................................................
Scholarship ($1000)
Nicole Friedrich (Apollo College) Wendy Velasquez (Apollo College)
National Merit Finalist Scholarship...............................................................................................................
Scholarship ($2500) Rubaiya Islam (three-year graduate)
Athletic Scholarships
Arizona State Football Athletic University………………………………………………… ….
Scholarship (covers all fees) Shane McCullen
Glendale Community College Football Scholarship………………………………………….
Scholarship ($1000) Rusty Fernando
Hastings College Athletic Scholarship…………………………………………………………..
Scholarship (amount unknown) Riley Mullender
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 30, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
School Concerts Provide Affordable Spring Entertainment
Looking for affordable, quality entertainment? Look no further than the Spring Concerts offered by the music students of Apache Junction Unified School District. This is the time of year when the District’s young musicians showcase their talents and hold their annual end-of-the-year concerts. These are “Free” and open to the public and are both entertaining and highly enjoyable.
This year’s Spring Concerts are as follows:
May 4
SMES - Spring Concert 7pm - Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive.
FPES - Spring Concert 7pm - School Gym, 1785 N. Idaho Rd.
DVES – Spring Concert 7pm - School Gym, 3701 East Broadway Rd.
May 5
DSMS - Spring Band Concert 7pm - Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive
May 7
AJHS - Spring Band Concert 7pm - Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive
May 11
PTES - Spring Band and Chorus 7pm - School Gym, 10965 E. Peralta Rd.
May 13
TMMS - Spring Band Concert 7pm - Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive
May 15
AJHS - Spring Choir Concert 7pm - Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 29, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
DSMS’ Students Win Awards in “Duck Stamp” Competition
Two Desert Shadows Middle School students have won awards in the 2009 Junior Duck Stamp contest sponsored by the Fish and Game Commission. Eighth grader Conor McJunkin placed first in the grades 7-9 category and Sidney Martin, a sixth grader, placed second in the grades 4-6 category.
Honorable mentions went to:
Grades 4-6:
Justin Garcia
Tiyanna Yslas
Grades 7-9
Addy Millar
Adrianna Ramirez
Amanda Brose
Emily Kelly
Jacob Crowell
Jennifer Nothaft
Jesse Ramirez
Jinny Vouong
Kenia Reyes
Kevin Figueroa
Shayanne Cooker
Taryn Kess
Viviana Lozoya
“Our school did quite well,” said Art Instructor Mary Ambrose. “There were 887 entries submitted in this statewide competition,” she explained.
The competition is part of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program that combines a curriculum that teaches wetlands and waterfowl conservation through the median of art. This program was initiated in 1993 and now boasts student participation of nearly 27,000 students. State winners advance to the national level. Arizona participants will be honored on May 30 at the Phoenix Zoo.
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Photo Cutline: Participants pictured are back row l. to.r.: Jesse Ramirez, Taryn Kess, Amanda Brose, Viviana Lozoya, Adrianna Ramirez, Emily Kelly, and Tiyanna Yslas. Front row l. to r. : Justin Garcia, Kevin Figueroa, Jennifer Nothaft, Sydney Martin, Shayanne Coker, Jacob Crowell, and Jinny Voung.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 23, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
AJHS’ Scholarship and Awards Program is Wed., April 29
The last weeks of every school year is always an exciting time for everyone in the Apache Junction Unified School District – students, teachers and staff alike.
Many of the final activities celebrate the culmination of another year’s efforts to reach the school district’s goal – sending every student, diploma in hand, into the world prepared to lead a successful and satisfying life.
One of the highest visibility events is the annual Scholarship and Awards Program, scheduled this year for Wednesday evening, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the high school campus.
Scholarships and awards from many different groups and learning institutions are presented to AJHS students who have excelled in one area or another. The entire community is invited to attend this year-end event and join in the celebration.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 22, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
AJUSD ‘Mathletes’ Win Top Prizes at CAC County Competition
AJUSD “Prospector Mathletes” and their math teachers are basking in the warm glow of academic triumph this week. Celebrations of this success are going on at Apache Junction High School, Thunder Mountain Middle School and Desert Shadows Middle School.
The reason? A combined co-ed math team, composed of high school students and several 8th graders from the middle schools, returned last week from the 33rd annual Central Arizona College Regional High School Math Competition with the Sweepstakes Trophy, awarded to the school that accumulated the highest number of points overall at the competition.
The “Nerd Herd,” as their t-shirts donated by the Booster Club proclaimed, took the top prize and a great many of the individual and team prizes as well.
Seniors Katie Turner and Zach Decke won the Advanced Team Competition. Jacob Jones, Josh Brownlee and Eric Penick won fourth, third and first in the Individual, Open Competition.
The overall group score that snagged the Sweepstakes Trophy was bolstered this year by the addition of several middle school students who are taking 9th grade level algebra in 8th grade. These AJ 8th graders represented AJHS and swept the first three places in the Level I competition.
Gracie Turner and Grace Kennedy from TMMS took first place in Level I Team Competition, while classmates Caleb Shroyer and Riah Grams took third place in the same category. The team of Micah Raney and Amber Rink from DSMS completed the sweep.
Caleb Shroyer took first place in the Level I competition and earned the right compete in the open competition, while Micah Raney and Amber Rink took individual medals in Level I as well.
AJHS teacher and Math Club sponsor Thom Olmstead said, “I’m extremely gratified that students from all levels and their teachers not only participated in the CAC math contest, but performed at the highest level. The preparation time and commitment to excellence resulted in amazing results. It was phenomenal.”
He added, “The shirts that were provided from the Booster Club added to the sense of team unity and made me proud to be a member of the AJUSD academic community. “
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TMMS PHOTO CAPTION: The Mathletes from TMMS pose with their trophies. They are (l to r) Algebra teacher Lydia Henry, Jessi McMinn, Ashley Klewer, Riah Grams, Caleb Shroyer, Grace Kennedy, Gracie Turner and TMMS Principal Mark Blomgren, Principal.
DSMS PHOTO CAPTION: Mathletes from DSMS competing in Level I competition are
(l to r) Tamerlan Kadyrov, Micah Raney, Amber Rink, Aaron Blank, and Will Rosales.
AJHS MATHLETES PHOTO CAPTION: AJHS Mathletes participating in the CAC county math competition include (back row, l to r) Ravi Patel, Jacob Jones, Sam Neitzelt, Derrick Condle, Eric Vaughn, Joe Bell, Josh Brownlee, Thom Olmstead, Eric Pennick; (front row, l to r) Rachael McKay, Katie Turner, Ashley Welton, and Lindsay Adair. Zach Decke, one of the first place team winners, was not present for the photo.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 22, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
AJUSD ‘Mathlettes’ Win Top Prizes at CAC County Competition
AJUSD “Prospector Mathletes” and their math teachers are basking in the warm glow of academic triumph this week. Celebrations of this success are going on at Apache Junction High School, Thunder Mountain Middle School and Desert Shadows Middle School.
The reason? A combined co-ed math team, composed of high school students and several 8th graders from the middle school, returned last week from the 33rd annual Central Arizona College Regional High School Math Competition with the Sweepstakes Trophy, awarded to the school that accumulated the highest number of points overall at the competition.
The “Nerd Herd” as their t-shirts donated by the Booster Club proclaimed, took the top prize and a great many of the individual and team prizes as well.
Seniors Katie Turner and Zach Decke won 1st Place in the Advanced Team Competition. Jacob Jones, Josh Brownlee and Eric Penick won fourth, third and first in the Individual, Open Competition.
The overall group score that snagged the Sweepstakes Trophy was bolstered this year by the addition of several middle school students who are taking first-year (freshman) algebra in 8th grade. These AJ 8th graders represented AJHS and swept the first three places in the Level I competition.
Gracie Turner and Grace Kennedy from TMMS took first place in Level I Team Competition, while classmates Caleb Shroyer and Riah Grams took third place in the same category. The team of Micah Raney and Amber Rink from DSMS completed the sweep.
Caleb Shroyer took first place in the Level I competition and earned the right compete in the open competition, while Micah Raney and Amber Rink took individual medals in Level I as well.
AJHS teacher and Math Club sponsor Thom Olmstead said, “I’m extremely gratified that students from all levels and their teachers not only participated in the CAC math contest, but performed at the highest level. The preparation time and commitment to excellence resulted in amazing results.”
He added, “The shirts that were provided from the Booster Club added to the sense of team unity and made me proud to be a member of the AJUSD academic community. “
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TMMS PHOTO CAPTION: The Mathletes from TMMS pose with their trophies. They are (l to r): Algebra teacher Lydia Henry, Jessi McMinn, Ashley Klewer, Riah Grams, Caleb Shroyer, Grace Kennedy, Gracie Turner and TMMS Principal Mark Blomgren, Principal.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 21, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
Incoming Freshman Parents’ Night is May 6
Incoming Freshman Parent Night at Apache Junction High School is Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the high school campus.
The high school years are important years and there are a number of ways parents can help guide their students. Don’t miss this important meeting.
For more information call 480-982-1110, ext. 2300.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 23, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
PLEASE NOTE: Change in Event Date
Car Safety to be Focus of FPES Event
Want to know if your child’s car seat is sized right and safely installed? A certified infant/child car seat technician will be available at the Car Safety Fair sponsored by Four Peaks Elementary School. The event will be held on Friday, May 8, from 5-7p.m. in the parking lot of the school at 1785 N. Idaho Road.
The event will also feature informational booths featuring representatives from the Apache Junction Fire District, Apache Junction Police Department and the Apache Junction Bus Transportation Department. A food booth will also be on site to purchase refreshments.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
April 22, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
AJHS’ Registration Packets for 2009-2010 Year Due by May 1
Apache Junction High School registration packets for 2009-2010 have been handed out to all of the students and need to be completed and returned to school by May 1st. Failure to return packets may result in students not being able to attend classes and/or jeopardize course enrollment.
If you have not received a registration packet, please contact the Apache Junction High School counseling office at 982-1110, ext. 2301.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJHS’ NJROTC Academic Team Takes #2 Spot in Regional Championships
The Academic Team from Apache Junction High School’s NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) made big waves in San Diego, California recently when they took on some of the top schools in California and beat them all in the preliminary rounds of the Western Region Championships, earning the top seed in the final top four competition.
Going head to head in the finals with the powerhouse Troy (a California magnet school for gifted students), the AJHS team ended up taking second place among the 16 schools competing in the “Super Brain Brawl” for the Western Championship.
The AJHS team, composed of student cadets Chance Carlson, Austin Kennedy, Logan McClincy and Taylor Meason, was the only team from Arizona that had qualified in earlier competition to participate in the Western Championships. But they represented Arizona proudly and successfully by finishing in the No. 2 spot, and were referred to by organizers as one of the “powerhouses” in the competition.
Questions concern current events, history, oceanography, astronomy, leadership and government. The academic team had gone on the annual spring NJROTC trip to Hawaii and were coached and quizzed by fellow cadets during the days preceding the event. The entire group stayed over for the competition on the way back to Arizona.
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Photo Caption: The Western Region Second Place trophy is proudly displayed by the AJHS’ NJROTC Academic Team and instructors. Included in the congratulatory photo is (l to r) Master Sergeant Tom Brick, Super Brain Brawl championship host and master of ceremonies; sophomore Logan McClincy; Senior Chief Dave Patti, NJROTC instructor; freshman Taylor Meason; senior Chance Carlson; Commander Ken Lyles, Western Area manager for Navy JROTC; Major Bill Parker, NJROTC instructor, and (front) junior Austin Kennedy.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Parent University: Parenting the Gifted Child
How are gifted children unique from other students? The answer to this and much more information will be shared when the Apache Junction Unified School District’s Parent University offers a free course entitled “Parenting the Gifted Child” on Monday evening, April 20, at 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
This course is open to all parents of gifted learners, grades1-12, who have been tested and determined to be gifted. Gifted students are invited to join their parents in the class and childcare will be provided for other children (please email bpurcell@ajusd.org to reserve your child care spots, including number of children and ages). Location of the class is the Title I Bldg. next to the District Administrative Center at Ironwood Dr. and Southern Ave.
This class, conducted by Sharon Fonzo, will address characteristics of gifted learners, and helpful hints for academic and personal success. Transistions – from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and high school to college, will be discussed.
Parents must register and registration is now open on the Parent University Registration Site at http://www.solutionwhere.com/ajusd/cw/main.asp.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2047.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Half-Day for All AJUSD Students on Friday, April 10
Friday, April 10, 2009 will be a half-day for students attending the Apache Junction Unified School District schools. Early release times will be followed at all of the schools and all of the school offices will be closed as well. The District Administrative Center/Business Office will also close at 12 noon.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Desert Vista Spring Carnival Coming Up
Desert Vista Elementary School will hold its annual Spring Carnival on Friday, April 17, 2009, from 5-8 p.m. This funding raising event sponsored by the DVES PTO features, games, food and fun. Don’t miss this family activity.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJHS’ NJROTC Cadets Visit Hawaii, See History Over Spring Break
Visits to the USS Arizona Memorial and a personal tour of the USS Missouri where the WWII surrender document was signed by Japan were highlights of the Hawaii tour enjoyed by twelve student cadets from the NJROTC unit at Apache Junction High School during Spring Break.
The cadets and chaperones were the guests of the military commands in Hawaii for a base orientation and historical tour. They left San Diego and flew to Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii via Navy C-40 aircraft. While in Hawaii, they stayed at Bellows Air Force Base and visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii and the army at Fort DeRussey, along with some sightseeing.
Via C-130 aircraft, the group returned to San Diego where the Academic Team competed and the rest of the group cheered them on at the Western Championship Brain Brawl Competition on March 21.
This is the sixth group of NJROTC cadets that have been able to make the trip during spring break. According to NJROTC instructor Major Bill Parker, trips such as this, and another for younger cadets to San Diego, provide an opportunity for cadets to experience military life and have classroom instruction reinforced.
Funding for the airplane fares and miscellaneous expenses are raised during the year by the NJROTC unit members.
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PHOTO CAPTION: NJROTC cadets visiting Hawaii during spring break got a chance to visit sights like this Temple in addition to their military orientation tour. In travelling, the students from the desert Southwest got to enjoy landscape far different from that at home.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 26, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJHS Students Take Two First Prizes at Language Competition
ThefForeign language competition held annually in the early spring at Arizona State University is always motivating and fun for foreign language students and teachers at Apache Junction High School who have attended and done well for the last four years.
This year, AJHS students came home with several first and second place prizes.
The ASU Foreign Language Fair is put on by the School of International Languages and Cultures and features several categories of competition including Poetry Writing and Recitation, Impromptu /Role Playing, and Student-written Plays and Entertainment competition.
AJHS French students took first place in French III/IV Student-written Play competition. Winning students include Lindsay Adair, Lora Blacford, Brenda Carrillo, Myra Castenada, Sarah Cook, Nonna Corente, Abigail Flores, Nora Garcia, Jesenia Hernandez, Cristy Martinez, Cecilia Medina, Mehdi Noudali, Shelby Olson, Jessica Pacyne, Marlene Robledo, Ashley Welton, Ana Rodriguez and Sarah Simeonoff. According to AJHS French teacher Robin Noudali, the competition judges complimented the students on their pronunciation and how well they wrote and performed the play.
Keeley Brown won second place in the Poetry competition. Other students who participated in the poetry were Abraham Martinez, Cheyenne Vande Krol and Allison DeHague
One group of Spanish students, composed of Sierra Aulik (10th) Danielle Quintana (10tth) and Rusty Fernando (12th), took First Place in the Spanish Level 2 Impromptu/Role Playing category.
Four other students – Cy Maughmer (12th), Joe Bell (12th), Alan Riveria (12th) and JJ O’ Malley (11th) played “La Bamba” and “The Mexican Blues” as part of the entertainment portion.
Other activities at the Language Fair included foreign dance lessons, 15-minute introductory lessons to such languages as Japanese, Polish, Arabic and Russian and an information scavenger hunt .
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 24, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Parent University: Parenting the Gifted Child
How are gifted children unique from other students? The answer to this and much more information will be shared when the Apache Junction Unified School District’s Parent University offers a free course entitled “Parenting the Gifted Child” on Monday evening, April 20, at 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
This course is open to all parents of gifted learners, grades1-12, who have been tested and determined to be gifted. Gifted students are invited to join their parents in the class and childcare will be provided for other children (please email bpurcell@ajusd.org to reserve your child care spots, including number of children and ages). Location of the class is the Title I Bldg. next to the District Administrative Center at Ironwood Dr. and Southern Ave.
This class, conducted by Sharon Fonzo, will address characteristics of gifted learners, and helpful hints for academic and personal success. Transitions – from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and high school to college, will be discussed.
Parents must register and registration is now open on the Parent University Registration Site at http://www.solutionwhere.com/ajusd/cw/main.asp.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2047.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 26, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
PTES Accepts Greenworks! Grant for Environmental Projects
Peralta Trail Elementary Science Teacher Julia Goucher, recently received A Greenworks! grant in the amount of $3,630 that will help Peralta Trail Elementary School Fourth Grade students learn more about the environment that surrounds them and doing something to preserve it.
The funds will be used for equipment such as microscopes for the outdoor classroom/habitat at that school, and also to provide leadership and arid ecosystem training to PTES students in fourth grade as members of the Eco-Explorers Science Club at PTES.
The young Eco-Explorers will use what they learn to develop a variety of student led activities, developing presentations on the desert or arid climate education, recycling projects, or land and wildlife preservation projects.
“This project seeks to provide environmental education and mentoring to motivate fourth grade students who will, in turn, become student leaders in recruiting their fellows to become involved with environmental projects at their school and in their community,” explained Goucher.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
April 2, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
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TMMS student wins 2009 ‘I Can Do It Award’
The Arizona Council for Exceptional Children awarded Thunder Mountain Middle School S.P.E.E.R. student, Lacey White, with the “I Can Do It” Student Award for 2009. The award was presented on March 6th at the “Celebrating Our Skills Awards” Luncheon at the Black Canyon Conference Center in Phoenix. Lacy was one of only eight students in Arizona to be the awarded the honor this year. Lacey White was nominated by her teacher, Melissa Mel, who acknowledged and praised Lacey’s efforts to improve her walking skills, overcoming the challenges of her disability.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2012
AJUSD Governing Board Tentative Agenda
The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board will meet on Thursday evening, March 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in special session to conduct the business of the Apache Junction Unified School District. The meeting will be held at in the District’s Governing Bd. Room in the District Administrative Center at 1575 W. Southern Ave.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consideration of Previous Minutes
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Superintendent’s Report
6. Call to the Public
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
Personnel Action:
Classified:
Resignations:
Retirement :
Substitute Recommendation:
7. Non-Action Items –
· Budget Concerns
· Student Achievement
· Community Connections
8. Items for Consideration (the Governing Board may take possible action on the following items)
A. Consideration of Approval to Non-renew Certified Staff with Emergency Teaching Certification
Governing Board approval is requested to non-renew certified staff on emergency teaching certification for the school year 2009-2010. These members of the certified staff were employed under an emergency certificate due to a temporary emergency condition in the District. The emergency condition is no longer in effect.
B. Consideration of Approval for Certified Staff Reduction in Force.
Governing Board approval is requested to not offer a contract for school year 2009-2010 because of a reduction in force (RIF) to certified staff (List Attached).The reduction in force is pursuant to A.R.S. §15-544 and is the result of the Board determining that a lack of funding requires the District to implement a reduction in force to effectuate economies in the operation of the district.
C. Consideration of Executive Session
Per A.R.S. §38-431, the Governing Board may go into Executive Session to consider possible disciplinary action for Student A and Student B.
D. Consideration of Student Discipline
Governing Board Approval is necessary to proceed with an expulsion hearing for Student A.
E. Consideration of Student Expulsion Hearing
Governing Board will hear/appoint a hearing officer to conduct an expulsion hearing for Student A.
F. Consideration of Student Discipline
Governing Board Approval is necessary in order to proceed with an expulsion hearing for Student B.
G. Consideration of Student Expulsion Hearing
Governing Board will hear/appoint a hearing officer to conduct an expulsion hearing for Student B.
9. Adjournment
10. Document signing
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
Mnining Historian Alan Ring to Speak on Ruby, AZ for ALS
Mining historian and author Alan Ring will present an in-depth view of Ruby, AZ including the mining, mayhem and murder surrounding it when he speaks at the last program of the 2009 season of the Arizona Lecture Series on Monday evening, April 6, at 7 p.m.
Ruby, Arizona is a former mining community and current ghost town in the Oro Blanco Mining District of Santa Cruz County. It was founded in the 1890’s as the Montana Camp, renamed after his wife by a postmaster and flourished for many years, meeting its demise in 1941. Many buildings still stand and the ghost town is under restoration.
In 2005, Alan Ring and his brother, Bob, published a book about Ruby, AZ from their research.
Pre-sale individual tickets to this lecture are currently available at the cost of $5.00 in the Community Services Office of the Apache Junction Unified School District located in the Administrative Building at the corner of Southern Ave. and Ironwood Drive.
The lecture programs are presented every winter. Location is the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the campus of Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive. Curtain rises at 7 p.m.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) are now being accepted and tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 480-982-1110, ext. 2014, or by going online to http://www.ajusd.org and clicking on “PAC Tickets” at the bottom of the page.
Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase by cash or credit card on the evening of the event at the PAC box office until sold out. Seating is on a first come, first served basis with the doors opening at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2014.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 26, 2009 480-982-1110,Ext. 2011
Half-day Spring Holiday for All AJUSD Students will be Friday, 10
There will be a half-day Spring Holiday for all students in the Apache Junction Unified School District on Friday, April 10, 2009. All school offices will be closed during the afternoon as well. Classes will resume on Monday, April 13.
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1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 26, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Kindergarten Registration Underway at AJUSD Schools
Registration for full-day Kindergarten classes being offered at all Apache Junction Unified School District elementary schools is currently underway. This is a concentrated spring effort to make sure that all families with children ready to enter kindergarten next year, that is, children five years old prior to September 1, 2009, get their children registered as soon as possible.
Because of budget cutbacks, many school districts are removing the all-day kindergarten opportunity or charging parents a fee for the extra hours of instruction past the traditional half-day session. The district had studied the extra charge option, but decided that this was not a viable plan. Therefore, the AJUSD full-day kindergarten will remain free of charge.
The free full day kindergarten class will be made available to students in neighboring school districts as well; they can obtain a variance for their child, but they will have to provide their own transportation to and from school.
Half-day kindergarten will still be held at certain district elementary schools for those who select this choice for their child.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 24, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Spring Testing Tips for Families
Students of all ages will be sharpening their pencils and settling in for several hours of testing during the first two weeks of April. The standardized tests are designed to gauge the individual students’ skills levels in reading, writing and mathematics and, on a larger basis, indicate how effectively the individual schools and teachers are doing their jobs.
Students need to do the best that they can on these tests, but cramming is not the answer. The best preparation for successful test taking is good school attendance all year and completing homework assignments on time. But, there are also some simple things parents can do to help:
· Talk to your child about testing and explain that it is simply one way that schools measure what children have learned. Tell them to just relax and do their best.
· The night before the test be certain that your child has a full night’s sleep.
· Be certain you child has something to eat before leaving for school. Children who are hungry do not test well.
· Also, if your child is ill, contact your school about a possible alternate date to take the test. Obviously a child who isn’t feeling well will not test well.
When you get the results of the test, go over them with your child. Use them to see where improvement is needed and do not compare one child’s test results with another’s. Keep the results and following next year’s round of tests, compare the two years to measure progress.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Betty Swanson
March 12, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
AJUSD Students Bring Home Honors
A number of Apache Junction Unified School District students have achieved particularly notable honors in recent weeks.
Apache Junction High School NJROTC cadet Sarah White has received notification that she has been selected to receive a $180,000 scholarship to attend the 4-year college of her choice under a special program for cadets nominated by Naval Science instructors.
Senior Naval Instructor Bill Parker commented, “Our local region received 10 scholarships for 60 schools and we are excited that Sarah was one of the ten picked.”
Sarah’s scholarship is the third $180,00 scholarship earned by AJHS NJROTC cadets this year, with seniors Presley Morrissey and Chance Carlson having already been awarded $180,000 four-year scholarships in December.
Heather Hadden, an eighth grade student at Thunder Mountain Middle School, has placed first in the state of Arizona with the essay that she wrote for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriot’s Pen national writing contest. Her essay has now moved into competition at the national level. She was awarded $750 and a plaque for her state win.
The 17-member AJHS Student Council has been named a Council of Distinction for Arizona – an honor awarded to less than 10 schools in Arizona. According to teacher/sponsor Colleen MacCollum, this prestigious award is given to student councils who are highly performing in their schools, communities and the state at large.
The AJHS student council is composed of Natalie Donald, Chyna Gade, Justin Gage Williams, Lauren Stewart, Melinda DeMoss, Anthony Gallina, Nora Heilman, Rachel McKay, Biana Isaac, Katie Stout, Vivan Rajski, Diana Woodruff, Selby Williams, Rebecca Sanders, Taylor Harvey, Siobhan McKay and Erin Rankin.
Seventh grader Bryton Bobbit will be representing Desert Shadows Middle School at the State of Arizona Geography Bee held at Arizona State University on April 3. The competition is sponsored by National Geographic and Plum Creek Timber Co. Bryton said that he has always liked geography and that he is studying hard to in an effort to win a trip to the national competition in Washington, D.C. in May.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
For Immediate Release
March 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Certified Employee of the Month
Patty McGuckin
Patty McGuckin, Certified Employee of the Month, is the epitome of great teaching! She has taught at Four Peaks Elementary School for 35 years and is the heart and soul of the school. Every year, Patty comes to school with fresh and creative ideas to inspire students and other staff. Her work with students is amazing, and she is able to coax the very best from each of them. Patty is a true friend and mentor to all!
Classified Employee of the Month
Elena Alonso
Elena Alonso, or “Miss Elena”, as she is called by Four Peaks’ students, is the Classified Employee of the Month. She began her time in Apache Junction as an ELL specialist and became our receptionist the 2007-08 school year. Whether she is translating for some of our parents or teachers, helping a student, or taking care of after school lists, Elena does a great job of helping our office run smoothly. Her efforts and love for Four Peaksis much appreciated!
Volunteer of the Month
Martha Dunn
Martha Dunn is an amazing woman! A mother to three girls, Martha has been the Four Peaks PTO president for two years. She organizes fund-raisers and family activities and is always looking for ways to help with our school. Under her leadership, PTO paid for a mister system for our outside eating area and has provided rewards for students for academic achievement. In addition, Martha has guided PTO as they continually show appreciation to our staff through meals and gifts. Politically, Martha has campaigned for the M&O Budget Override as well as expressing her opinions on education to our state legislators. Four Peaks is proud to honor her as our Volunteer of the Month!
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Shepherd
March 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Free Full-Day Kindergarten Roundup Begins
Despite cutbacks on state funding, the board and administration of the AJUSD are moving ahead and will again be offering free full-day kindergarten for all interested students for the next school year – 2009-2010.
Chad Wilson, Associate Superintendent for Education Services, summed up the commitment by saying, “Educating children to the very best of our ability and preparing them for success upon graduation from high school is our mission - what we are all about. We know from research and experience that full day kindergarten is an important piece of that process.”
“Therefore, we will offer free full day kindergarten again next year to all children,” Wilson emphasized. “It is just too important to drop, despite the budget challenges.”
Because of budget cutbacks, many school districts are removing the all-day kindergarten opportunity or charging parents a fee for the extra hours of instruction past the traditional half-day session. The district had studied the extra charge option, but decided that this was not a viable plan.
And, with that announcement, the annual Kindergarten Roundup will be kicked off on March 23. This is a concentrated spring effort to make sure that all families with children ready to enter kindergarten next year, that is, children five years old prior to September 1, 2009, get their children registered as soon as possible. This is important so that specific planning for next year can begin in earnest.
The free full day kindergarten class will be made available to students in neighboring school districts as well; they can obtain a variance for their child, but they will have to provide their own transportation to and from school.
Half-day kindergarten will be still made available at certain district elementary schools for those who elect this choice for their child, Wilson said.
There is still debate on just how much benefit children derive from full day kindergarten. But the majority of research concludes that full-day kindergarten impacts positively on preparing children to learn reading and general academic achievement. It also is proven to improve social behavior and emotional maturity in youngsters.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
February 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Students of the Month
The following students were recognized as Students of the Month at the March 10, 2009 meeting of the Governing Board. These awards are sponsored by the Apache Junction Elks Lodge 2349. The students recognized are:
AJ HIGH SCHOOL
Daniel Bos
Mariah Michalek
DESERT SHADOWS
Grace Javier
Justin Harrington
THUNDER MOUNTAIN
Shannon Earl
David Moore
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN
Harry Bechtle
Kasey Brown
FOUR PEAKS
Jose Robledo
Maddison Cobb
GOLD CANYON
Taylor Poe
Kyle Hanohano
DESERT VISTA
Larissa Armendariz
Chandler Cisneros
PERALTA TRAIL
Brooklyn Cochran
Jonathan Barraza.
MOUNTAIN SHADOWS
Rachelle Valesquez
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
Bob Corbin Tells of Biggest Lost Dutchman Mine Scam
During a lifetime of public service, Robert K. Corbin has represented the people as a Maricopa Supervisor, State Attorney General and even NRA President. Bob’s hobby for many years has been the legends and lore of the Lost Dutchman Mine and the personalities connected with this tale and the Superstition Mountain area.
His knowledge served him well in bringing to justice “Crazy Jake” Jacobs, the con man who, in the 1980’s, pulled off the biggest Lost Dutchman Mine scam in history. Corbin will talk about the investigation, prosecution and eventual incarceration of this convincing shyster on Monday evening, March 23, at 7 p.m. as part of the Arizona Lecture series.
Pre-sale individual tickets to this lecture are currently available at the cost of $5.00 in the Community Services Office of the Apache Junction Unified School District located in the Administrative Building at the corner of Southern Ave. and Ironwood Drive.
The lecture programs are presented every Monday evening until April. Location is the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the campus of Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive. Curtain rises at 7 p.m.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) are now being accepted and tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 480-982-1110, ext. 2014, or by going online to http://www.ajusd.org and clicking on “PAC Tickets” at the bottom of the page.
Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase by cash or credit card on the evening of the event at the PAC box office until sold out. Seating is on a first come, first served basis with the doors opening at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2014.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed. D.
March 12, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2014
2010 Arizona Lecture Series, Public Events Series Announced
The Apache Junction Unified School District has announced its list of presenters for the 2010 Arizona Lecture Series and the entertainment roster for its 2010 Public Events Series.
Season Tickets for both series are now available at the promotional price of $50. This represents a considerable savings over individual ticket prices to next year’s programs. Credit card sales are now available through sales transacted by the Community Services Office in the District Administrative Center.
All performances are held in the Apache Junction High School Performing Arts Center, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., with the curtain rising at 7 p.m.
2010 ARIZONA LECTURE SERIES
Jan. 04 Jack Swilling: Arizona’s Most Lied-About Pioneer Albert Bates
Jan. 11 Stan Jones: Ghost Riders in the Sky Michael Ward
Jan. 18 The Grand Canyon: A Wilderness Labyrinth Gary Ladd
Jan. 25 Indian Traders: Hopi, Navajo, Zuni Dr. Michael Lawson
Feb. 01 Glen & Bessie Hyde Mystery Brad Dimock
Feb. 08 The Mexican Revolution on the AZ Border Cindy Hayostek
Feb. 15 Hopi Summers: A Cross-Cultural Friendship Carolyn O’Dagy Davis
Feb. 22 The Earps: A Love that Would Last Forever Terry & Wyatt Earp
Mar. 01 Legend of Everett Ruess Steve Yoder
Mar. 8 Arizona Tales Marshal Trimble
Mar. 15 Incredible Grand Canyon Lore Scott Thybony
Mar. 22 Ancient Landscapes of the Southwest Wayne Ranney
2010 PUBLIC EVENTS SERIES
Thu. Jan. 14 Wildcat ‘Jass’ Band
Thu. Jan. 21 The Arizona Trio
Thu. Jan. 28 Yellow Bird Native American Dancers
Thu. Feb. 18 Mogollon
Thu. Feb. 25 Country Soul Band
Thu. Mar. 04 Swing Memories Band
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2014.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Betty Swanson
March 5, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Parent University Offering Free Kindergarten Readiness Classes
Preparing children to enter kindergarten is an important task for a successful kindergarten experience can furnish a good foundation for successful lifelong educational experiences.
Through their Parent University, Apache Junction Unified School District is offering a free four-part series of Leaps and Bounds Kindergarten Readiness “World as a Classroom” classes. These are interactive classes and parents are encouraged to bring their children along with them to participate.
Registration for all four classes is encouraged to obtain maximum benefit from the course, but attendance at all four is not mandatory for enrollment.
The goal of the Leaps and Bounds program is to ensure that children entering school are ready to learn. This program focuses on the readiness skills of pre-kindergarteners. Activities focus on children between 3 and 5 years of age; however, these activities can be applied to children of various ages.
Dates for the classes are: Monday, March 9; Wednesday, March 11; Monday, March 23; and Wednesday, March 25.
All sessions will be held at Four Peaks Elementary School, 1875 N. Idaho Rd. from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2047. Online registration for this class can be found at http://www.solutionwhere.com/ajusd/cw/showcourse.asp?14.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Shepherd
March 5, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Offers ‘Free’ Full-day Kindergarten
When Kindergarten Roundup begins on Monday, March 23, unlike many Valley school districts, the Apache Junction Unified School District will offer a free, full-day kindergarten next year at all elementary schools. The issue of full state funding for this popular program has been, and still is, a question in the state legislature, causing a number of districts to announce charges for full-day program next year. AJUSD will not be among them.
“Full-day kindergarten is just good for kids,” explained Chad Wilson, Associate Superintendent of Educational Services at AJUSD. “Children are simply better prepared for first grade, and if we expect our children to excel, then it is up to us to provide them with the tools and the opportunity.”
Research indicates that students who attend a full-day kindergarten program benefit both academically and socially which positively effects later school performance. Full-day kindergarteners tend to develop an ability to learn independently, are more involved in classroom activity and interact well with others in their age group.
A half-day program will be available on some campuses for those families who prefer that approach, giving parents a choice in planning their child’s educational program.
Parents are encouraged to register their kindergarten age child during the District’s annual Kindergarten Roundup the week of March 23-27. Registration however, will continue through the first day of school on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Registration will be conducted at all of the District’s elementary schools during regular school hours. If you do not know which school is considered your “home” school, please call 480-982-1110, ext. 2011. Boundary variances will be accepted for children living outside the District’s boundaries, however parents will have to provide transportation for those children.
To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age prior to September 1, 2009. Parents are asked to bring the following documents to registration:
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residency (rent receipt, utility bill, etc)
• Immunization Record
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2011.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betty Swanson
March 5, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Spring Break is Mar. 16-20
There will be no classes held at any of the schools in the Apache Junction Unified School District Monday through Friday, March 16 though March 20, 2009 in observance of Spring Break. All individual school offices will be closed as well.
As part of the Apache Junction Unified School District’s efforts to conserve on utility costs, during the week of Spring Break, March 16-20, the district’s administrative center located at the corner of Ironwood Dr. and Southern Ave. will adopt an adjusted schedule. Hours will be Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All offices in the center will be closed on Friday.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, 2011.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carol Shepherd
March 5, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
Summer Federal Free Lunch Program at AJUSD
The Apache Junction School District, in coordination with the Department of Agricultural Services and the Arizona State Department of Education, is once again offering the Summer Lunch Program - free nutritious meals for children 18 years of age or younger. Good nutrition is essential for maximizing children’s physical and social development during extended vacation periods as well as during the school year. This program is open to all children living in the area.
Unlike last year when the program was offered at four AJUSD schools, this year it will only be offered at one in spite of the fact six of the District’s nine schools were qualified. Desert Shadows Middle School at 801 E. Southern Ave. will be the site of the free lunch program this summer. Food Services Director Mona Barton explained that utility costs were the primary reason the decision was made to only offer the program at one of the qualified school sites.
Lunch service will begin Monday, June 1, and will continue Monday through Friday, through July 17. Children can be brought to the sites by parents or caretakers for the free lunches. Adult meals can also be purchased for $2.50 if the adult wishes to eat with the child/children.
Plan to combine the free lunch with other available activities. If children are participating in the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation “Open Gym” program at DSMS the children can have lunch there as well.
Lunch will be available at Thunder Mountain Middle School as well, but because TMMS does not qualify for the Federal lunch program, lunch there will be available from an ala carte menu to those participating in the “Open Gym” held at that school. Lunch items will be reasonably priced.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Betty Swanson
March 5, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Governing Board Tentative Agenda
The Governing Board will meet on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in regular session to conduct the business of the Apache Junction Unified School District. The meeting will be held at Four Peaks Elementary School, 1785 N. Idaho Road.
A Work Session/Special Meeting will be conducted on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Governing Board Room at the District Administrative Center, 1575 W. Southern Avenue.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consideration of Previous Minutes
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Superintendent’s Report
- Employees/Volunteer of the Month-Four Peaks ES
- Student Leader Report- Four Peaks ES
- Curriculum Report- Four Peaks ES
- Students of the Month
- Current Events
Elks Americanism Contest Winners
6. Call to the Public
7. Approval of Consent Agenda
- Vouchers/Auxiliary Accounts
1. Expenses $1,320,003.56
2. Payroll 2,209,552.63
3. Revolving 1,499.72
4. Food Services 65,191.74
Personnel Action:
Classified Cecilia O’Brien, Para-Educator – Title I (Temporary), DVES Resignation Patricia Blake, Data Entry I, DSMS
Celeste Boudonck, Cafeteria Assistant I, Food Service
James Cash, Craft Tech II, Grounds/Maintenance
Victoria Desruisseaux, Cafeteria Assistant I, Food Service
Jennifer Olson, Para-Educator – SPED, DSMS
Retirement Stephen Coulter, English Teacher, AJHS (smartschools)
Deceased Marguerite McCown, Para-Educator-Life Skills, TMMS
Substitute Recommendation: on file
8. Non Action Items—
· District Priority…Budget Concerns
· District Priority…Student Achievement
· District Priority…Educational Philosophy
9. Items for Consideration (the Governing Board may take possible action on the following items)
A. Consideration of Approval of Support for Hardware in the Data Center
The Technology Department is seeking Governing Board approval to renew support for hardware in the AJUSD Data Center. The support will be extended for two years through 6/30/2011. The support will be purchased through Dell on the NASPO/WSCA contract CC#N39913786 in the amount of $50,000.38
B. Consideration of Student Out of State Travel
The AJHS National Honor Society is requesting Governing Board approval to travel to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA on May 2-3, 2009 on a reward trip for its members. No district funds will be used for this trip. Approximately 40 students will travel.
C. Consideration of Approval of Student Discipline Decisions
Governing Board approval is requested for the long-term suspension of seventeen (17) students resulting from hearings conducted by Chad Wilson, District Hearing Officer. These hearings were conducted from August, 2008-March, 2009.
D. Consideration of Approval of Agreement with Public Consulting Group (PCG), Inc.
Governing Board approval is requested in order to enter into the agreement with PCG, Inc to utilize the direct service claiming program for the District.
E. Consideration of Approval of Sole Source “Headsprout”
The No Child Left Behind Coordinator is seeking Board approval for the purchase of an early reading program called Headsprout in the amount of $16,097.64. This program will be used as an early reading intervention program for the TITLE I specialists to use with the Tier III students at each elementary school site.
F. Consideration of Executive Session
Executive Session per A.R.S. § 15-843 –The Governing Board may go into executive session to consider possible disciplinary action for Student A.
G. Consideration of Student Discipline
Governing Board approval is necessary in order to proceed with an expulsion hearing for
Student A.
H. Consideration of Student Expulsion Hearing
The Governing Board will hear/appoint a hearing officer to conduct the expulsion hearing of Student A.
I. Consideration of Executive Session
Executive Session per A.R.S. § 15-843 –The Governing Board may go into executive session to consider an appeal for a student discipline decision, long-term suspension, rendered by Chad Wilson, District Hearing Officer. This matter will be considered in executive session, unless the parent or representative of student A requests that the Board’s discussion occur in open session.
J. Consideration of Student Discipline Appeal
10. Adjournment
11. Document signing
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
‘Rattlesnakes: Myths and Realities’ is March 16 ALS Topic
Rattlesnakes provoke fear in hikers, pet owners and anyone living in urban areas bordering on the desert. Some of this misunderstanding and fear are due to the public’s general lack of factual information about venomous reptiles.
Charles Rau, a biologist, naturalist, researcher and photographer, hopes to remedy this situation on Monday evening, March 16, at 7 p.m. when he discusses both the facts and fiction surrounding rattlesnakes as part of the Arizona Lecture Series.
Pre-sale individual tickets to this lecture are currently available at the cost of $5.00 in the Community Services Office of the Apache Junction Unified School District located in the Administrative Building at the corner of Southern Ave. and Ironwood Drive.
The lecture programs are presented every Monday evening until April 6. Location is the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the campus of Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive. Curtain rises at 7 p.m.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Discover) are now being accepted and tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 480-982-1110, ext. 2014, or by going online to http://www.ajusd.org and clicking on “PAC Tickets” at the bottom of the page.
Tickets will also be available at the door for purchase by cash or credit card on the evening of the event at the PAC box office until sold out. Seating is on a first come, first served basis with the doors opening at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 480-982-1110, ext. 2014.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
Office of the Superintendent
Gregory Wyman, Ed.D.
News Release
For immediate Release Contact: Betty Swanson
February 26, 2009 480-982-1110, ext. 2011
DSMS Schedules Rummage Sale for Sat., March 7, 2009
On Saturday, March 7, the sixth grade students at Desert Shadows Middle School will be staging a fundraising Rummage Sale from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the east parking lot of the school located at 801 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction. The public is urged to attend and check out the bargains. The group is also seeking donations from the community for the sale. They can be brought to the DSMS office until Friday, March 6. Proceeds from the event will help cover the cost of the 6th grade’s San Diego Oceanography trip slated for later this spring.
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Apache Junction Unified School District
1575 W. Southern Ave., Suite #4
Apache Junction, Arizona 85220
Telephone: (480) 982-1110
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Greg Wyman, Ed. D.
News Release
Feb. 25, 2009 480-982-1110, Ext. 2011
AJUSD Aligned with Auditor Recommendations
Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) was recently selected, in accordance with state law, by the Arizona Auditor General to receive a Performance Audit. This audit is designed to assist public school districts in strengthening their operations by comparing their financial information with similar-sized school districts in Arizona. Selection is at random.
AJUSD Associate Superintendent Jim Lockwood said, "We welcome the opportunity for others to review our operations and make suggestions, some of which we have already implemented."
The audit report, which can be found at the AZ Auditor General’s web site, reviewed and compared financial information in six areas: Administration; Student Transportation; Plant Operation and Management; Proposition 301 Monies; Classroom Dollars; and the English Language Learners Program.
In the first three categories, the report indicated that, comparatively, AJUSD spent more overall dollars in these areas, but not because of higher salaries, but due to having more clerical support positions.
The comparison was most pronounced in the area of transportation where AJUSD buses travel almost 2.5 times the amount of daily route miles travelled than in comparably sized districts. Despite this, AJUSD’s cost per mile was still lower than the average cost per miles of the districts compared.
In the area of custodial, maintenance and grounds, costs were also slightly higher than comparably sized districts, mainly due to comparatively higher staffing levels. The report also noted AJUSD had considerably more grassy areas for students which results in higher costs for maintenance and utilities. Grass has been removed at several sites and staffing reduced.
Administratively, overall costs were slightly higher than comparably sized districts due, again, to having more clerical staff rather than salaries being too high. AJUSD has reduced positions in this area with remaining employees absorbing additional duties beyond those originally assigned.
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