Important Information: Dr. Peterson's January letter

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Scottsdale Unified School District parents are encouraged to provide input about our schools in the online Annual Parent Survey. The electronic survey will be available beginning Friday, January 20 through February 10. Parents are invited to complete the survey once for each student enrolled. Parents who do not have Internet access may use the school’s computer lab. Access the survey from the District Web site or your child’s school Web site beginning January 20. Your responses will help us make SUSD even better!

Hohokam Traditional School is committed to academic excellence and believes that it starts with a partnership between home and school. The traditional philosophy is based around a structured learning environment and a solid foundation of fundamental and higher level thinking skills for students. This is accomplished with high behavior expectations and a curriculum that is consistent within each grade level and sequential throughout the grades. The curriculum is presented using direct teaching techniques along with specific differentiation to meet the needs of each individual child. We have placed a strong focus on phonics and vocabulary word study in the Houghton Mifflin language arts curriculum and our math adoption is Saxon. Art, music, P.E., library, and band/strings (4^th-6^th) are also included in the base curriculum.

 

At Hohokam we follow traditional philosophies, but also understand the importance of 21st Century technology and we embrace it. There are two computer labs, classroom computers, and a large selection of student laptops. Classrooms are also equipped with a SMART board, document camera, and audio system. In addition, students have access to a variety of educational software and online learning opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Hohokam Traditional School is offering one of the most amazing opportunities ever!

Every fabulous Falcon, in grades 3-6, has the chance to attend an extended learning time on Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

AIMS FAME Fridays will be offered over 8 Fridays between now and AIMS.

 

January 27

February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 16, 30

April 13

 

This is a wonderful way for your child to better prepare for the upcoming AIMS testing!!

You do not want this opportunity to pass your child by…

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• What is the Internet?
• Basic computer elements
• Basics of Internet browsing
• E-mail basics

 

Learning Communities in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will host expos for the Arizona SciTech Festival. The Arizona SciTech Festival is the biggest Arizona celebration of innovation ever! More than 250 organizations have partnered to showcase Arizona’s leadership in science, technology and innovation. For a complete list of events, please visit http://azscitechfest.org/events.

Arcadia Learning Community SciTech Festival – February 1 at 6 p.m. at Arcadia High School, 4703 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85018. Each school in the Arcadia Learning Community will highlight a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) related projects

Desert Mountain Science and Technology Expo – February 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Desert Mountain High School, 12575 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259. Schools in the Desert Mountain Learning Community will showcase science and technology related projects that are implemented in their curriculum.

Chaparral Learning Community Science Expo – February 2 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Cafeteria at Chaparral High School, 6935 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale 85253. Students and teachers from the Chaparral Learning Community will share information about grade level science concepts through demonstrations and presentations.

Coronado Learning Community Science and Technology Expo – February 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Supai Middle School, 6720 E. Continental, Scottsdale 85257. Schools in the Coronado Leaning Community will showcase and demonstrate STEAM related projects that are implemented in their curriculum.

Saguaro Learning Community Science Expo – February 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Navajo Elementary School, 4525 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale 85251. Activities will include Lego Robotics Demonstration(s), Gaming Demonstration (programming), Project Astro (partnership with the UofA), Embry Riddle- planetary display and activities, ASU’s Daedalus Club (rockets), and much more.

Copper Ridge School – February 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Copper Ridge School, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255. Community leaders and experts in science and technology careers will speak and meet with students and parents. In addition, there will be three 25 minute sessions in which presenters will summarize their careers, share what skills and education are needed and have a question and answer follow-up.

 

The Coronado Learning Community is planning another FUN RUN event that is coming up quick! It is scheduled for Saturday, February 25. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and opening ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. We hope that you are able to attend!

The Math Matters-Family Game Night on January 12 was a HUGE success. There were 177 parents and students in attendance to learn a variety of engaging math games that can be played at home to build math skills.

A computer was given away to the family of 4th grader, Jondrew Philips. Congratulations!

Our school is proud to partner with the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts! Mark your family calendars NOW for our upcoming Jump Rope For Heart event taking place:

February 6 - February 17


You can help the American Heart Association by helping your child make a web page.
It’s safe, effective, & saves YOU time for raising life-saving donations online.

Visit www.heart.org/jump and click on ‘Students Sign Up’ to get started today.

Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Huppenthal, and the Arizona Department of Education created a document to help parents and community members understand the new A-F school accountability system. Please click here to access this information.