May 5, 2016 Final report cards will be mailed out by Wednesday

May 5, 2016 Final report cards will be mailed out by Wednesday

May 5, 2016
Final report cards will be mailed out by Wednesday, June 1st.
School starts again on August 1st
Attention 8th grade Parents
There are copies of two very important documents attached to the end of this newsletter.
One explains the expectations and requirements for students to attend all 8th grade
advancement activities. Your students should have brought this form home before spring
break. If you have not seen this form, please print, read and sign it. Return this form to school
as soon as possible.
The second form has information about location, times, and dress code for the advancement
dance, as well as, the brief classroom advancement program. There is also a permission slip
portion that, if signed, will allow you to take your 8th grade student home directly after their
advancement program. If this is not signed, your student will have to stay until the end of the
school day.
Sports Physicals
Here’s a heads up for next year. We have scheduled dates for students to obtain FREE sports
physicals. Both events will be held at Gililland, but are for all students. Saturday, August 6th,
physicals will be offered from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Saturday, August 20th, they will be offered
from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Please put these dates on your calendar for future planning. Flyers
with information about these events will be available in late April or early May.
Note from the Nurse
Parents, please remember to pick up your student's medication from the health office by
1:00pm on Thursday, May 19th, 2016. Medications that are not picked up by then will be
disposed of properly.
Great Schools
Have you had a positive experience with Connolly Middle School? We would love to hear from
you! Simply visit www.greatschools.org and search for Connolly to share your comments.
Yearbooks, Yearbooks, Yearbooks!
It's your last chance to purchase a yearbook. Yearbooks will be on sale Monday - Wednesday
mornings at the student snack bar and on Thursdays and Fridays outside the library doors.
After school purchases may be made in room 211 with Mrs. Vargas. Books cost $25.
Student Council News
The Student Store is open. Snacks may be purchased
before school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:45am
until 8:05am only.
Purchase popcorn, trail mix, baked chips, beef jerky, or
fruit chews for a morning, lunch, or afternoon snack.
No items are to be consumed in the classroom. Items
range from 50¢ to $2.00.
Under the Sea is coming!
The final dance of the school year is the
promotion dance for 8th graders only. This dance
is from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on May 13th.
Tickets are $3.00 for a single or $5.00 for a snack
pack. The snack pack includes a ticket, soda or
water, large candy bar, and a bag of GOLDFISH.
There will be a LIVE DJ playing your favorite music.
Remember to add your favorite songs to our
playlist. Tickets go on sale during lunches the
week of May 9th.
Students may get dressed up to attend this
dance. Attire guidelines must be followed.
Please refer to your CMS Handbook/Agenda or
the information sheet posted at the end of this
newsletter for additional information.
Connolly’s Student Council placed first in the
United Food Bank Donation Drive. We collected
hundreds of pounds of food. At the May
meeting, the UFB representative presented
Connolly with an amazing trophy.
Stop by the office and check out our trophy!!
Art On Display!
The advanced art students
worked in the style of
artist Mark Jenkins to
create these one of a kind
installations. Each group
collaborated to come up
with their own pose to
achieve the most shocking
effect for the viewers. The
students explored the line
between street art, installation and graffiti through a
presentation proposal to
administration for permission.
Ms. Pruitt’s Classes
Ms. Pruitt's English Language Learners are collecting cash for water donations to UNICEF. All
donations will go to help survivors of Ecuador’s recent earthquake. Please bring donations to
Ms. Pruitt in room 203 (near the busses) any time before May 19th.
Fun Day
Students & teachers competed against each other to win
and for the bragging rights in CMS's annual PE Fun Day.
Each grade level had their own day to compete and team
build during the varied field activities. Competitions/events
included tug of war, six people race with legs tied, root
beer chug-a-lug, puff the dragon, egg toss, circle jump,
water balloon toss, sack race, and water brigade. Students
and teachers enjoyed the great day of fun and competition
during the beautiful spring weather. Great job CMS!
Connolly’s Monarch Butterfly Garden
After studying the wonders of the Monarch migration and
the destruction of Monarch habitats, one Connolly student
was inspired to plant a Monarch Butterfly Garden here at
CMS. She enlisted the help of her Girl Scout troop,
formulated a plan, and raised
funds. The Girl Scouts spent
several Saturdays pulling
weeds, mowing grass, and
preparing the soil for
planting. They installed a new
water system, planted plants
that provide nutrients for
Monarchs, and even added
decorative tiles to the
garden. The 7th grade science
department will be using the Monarch Habitat to teach future
classes about the importance of caring for the environment.
Thank you Girl Scouts!
Officer Baggs
Parents and students, please, do not cross Broadway Road at Country Club Way when going to
and from school at Connolly. It is a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians and there have
been a few close calls with students and vehicles. The proper place to cross Broadway is at
River Drive, where there is a traffic light and crosswalks. The Broadway and River intersection
is just a little bit east of Country Club Way. So please, let’s all be SAFE!
Booster Club
With the end of the year approaching quickly, there are many activities planned for students
that require financial support from the Booster Club. Please help the Booster Club by donating
$1, $5, $10, $20…. anything that fits your budget. We accept cash or checks (made payable to
the Connolly Booster Club). All donations can be given to the office or your student’s
homeroom teacher. For more information, call the Booster Club president or send us an
email. [email protected] or Sarah Hartman @ 480-510-2734
AVID Awards Banquet Celebrates
A Year of Individual
Determination
On April 28th, 2016, 124 students, staff,
family and friends gathered to honor
the hard work our AVID students have
put forth this year on their journey
towards college readiness. With more
than 400 people gathered in the cafeteria, we honored all AVID students, and gave specific
awards to students in the following categories:
 AVID Students of the Year: Macy Anderson, Juan Pina, Ahjahnay Green, Kevin Garcia,
Azucena Murillo, Angel Rodriguez, Diego Pina, Briana Duran Garcia, Mya Lichner,
Christian Genis Campos, Aaron Astudillo Ambriz, Syeda Alam, Deion Begay, Savannah
Hermosillo
 Best in Tutorials: Wendy Perez Flores, Ahjahnay Green, Raquel Bia, Bradlee Atherton,
Marilin Pliego, Jessica Castro, Madison Dick
 Most improved AVID student: Serena Lopez, Charlotte-Ann Hartman, Torriano Stone,
Rahni Turner, Grayson Pfluger, Lenliza Bamfield, Darius Membres
 Community Service Completion (6th grade - 20 hours, 7th grade - 25 hours, 8th grade - 30
hours): Ahjahnay Green, Alexia Salazar, Allison Jensen, Azucena Murillo, Briana DuranGarcia, Briyien Anderson-Adams, Caleb Mitchell, Charlotte-Ann Hartman, Dayanna Bay
Esquer, Deion Begay, Elizabeth Arias, Jose Guerrero, Juan Pina, Kailey Arnold, Kevin
Garcia, Kevin Villazana Adame, Lenliza Bamfield, Lilyanna Ortiz, Lindsey Ramirez Vasquez,
Macy Anderson, Madison Dick, Marilin Pliego Figueroa, Melanie Acuna Reyes, Mya
Lichner, Nisa Perez, Nizhoni Mitchell,Nolan Dosch, Philip Nguyen, Savannah Hermosillo,
Serena Lopez, Spencer Lee, Stephanie Martinez, Thomas Troutman, Truelee Winters,
Wendy Perez Flores, Yara Osman
The AVID Site Team wishes to extend a warm thank you to all the families who brought dinner
items to share and to all our parents who have supported their students and the AVID program
throughout the year.
NJHS – National
Junior Honor Society
Connolly National
Junior Honor Society
students explored the
campus of ASU's Honor
Barrett College this
spring. Students were able to see
classrooms, tour dorm rooms, and have a
Q & A with current Barrett students. For
lunch,
students enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet
in the Harry Potter dining room. The tour
gave students some insight on
scholarships, classwork assignments,
housing, and activities. A good time was
had by all.
Spoiler Alert
Parenting classes next year in English and Spanish will start in August.
_______________________________
_______________________________
____________________
Student’s last name ( print )
Student’s First name ( print )
Social Studies teacher
February 22, 2016
Dear Parents and 8th Grade Students,
The end of the 2015-2016 school year is fast approaching. End of the year activities for 8th graders are a privilege and
honor to attend. As a result, the administration and 8th grade faculty have established promotion, or “advancement”,
criteria for attendance, academics, and behavior.
In order to be eligible to attend the 8 th grade dance and the end of the year field trip, all 8 th grade students must
maintain at least a “D” average in every class (including P.E., Music, and Electives) by May 6, 2016.
In addition to the maintenance of at least a “D” average in every class, students are expected to continue to use good
judgment and follow established school and district rules. In order for education to be effective, good behavior is as
important as academic achievement and school attendance. Beginning March 14, 2016, and continuing until the final
day of school, any student who is truant, (ditching), will not be permitted to attend the end of the year field trip and
advancement dance. Any student who receives one or more out-of-school suspensions (OSS) or three or more in-school
interventions (ISI) of any length or is on ISI/OSS/library probation at the time of the dance and/or field trip will
automatically be ineligible for the end of the year field trip and/or advancement dance. Please take time to talk with
your child about following school rules, proper behavior in and out of the classroom, and the importance of doing their
best work in all classes.
Students are also responsible for the return of all textbooks and library books by requested dates. Books must be
returned and all missing book fees must be paid. Any other outstanding charges must be paid by requested dates (i.e.,
P.E fees). Students with outstanding debts will not be permitted to attend the field trip and/or dance.
You will be receiving additional information regarding the end of the year activities, but until such time, please keep
the following dates in mind:
8th grade AIMS Science Assessment will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Make-ups on March 23, 2016.
AzMerit testing will be administered during the week of March 28-April 1, 2016. Please do not plan vacations or
appointments during this week.
Eighth grade Advancement Dance will be held on Friday afternoon, May 13th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Eighth grade Classroom Advancement Activity will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on Thursday, May 19th, 2016.
We are looking forward to this important milestone in your child’s future. We appreciate your encouragement and
support. We welcome any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Mullery, Principal
&
Connolly Middle School Eighth grade teachers
Please sign and return by March 4, 2016 to your Social Studies teacher.
I understand the 2015-2016 policy, as stated above, for the advancement activity, dance, and field trip.
__________________________________
Parent signature
Date
_______________________________________
Student signature
Date
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------Apellido del Alumno/a (letra de molde) Primer Nombre del Alumno/a (letra de molde) Maestro/a de
Ciencias Sociales
22 de Febrero, 2016
Estimados Padres y Alumnos de 8º Grado,
El final del año escolar 2015-2016, se aproxima rápidamente. Las actividades de fin de año, para los alumnos de 8º son
un privilegio y un honor el poder participar. Como resultado, la administración y los maestros de 8º grado han
establecido un criterio para poder pasar o “avanzar” de año. El cual incluye buena asistencia escolar, buenas
calificaciones académicas, y buen comportamiento.
Para poder ser elegibles para asistir al el baile de 8º grado y la excursión de fin de año, todos los alumnos de 8º grado
deben de tener una calificacion de pasando o un “D” de promedio en cada clase (incluyendo Educación Física, Música,
y Clases Electivas) para el 6 de Mayo. 2016.
Aparte de mantener un promedio “D” en cada clase, se espera que los alumnos continúen tomando buenas decisiones y
siguiendo las reglas establecidas por la escuela y el distrito escolar. Para que una buena educacion sea efectiva, el buen
comportamiento es tan importante como el progreso académico y la asistencia escolar. Empezando el 14 de Marzo,
2016, y continuando hasta el último día de clases, si el alumno/a falta a la escuela sin permiso (irse de pinta), no se le
permitirá participar a la excursión de fin de año o al baile de avanzamiento. Si el alumno/a recibe 1 o más
suspensiones fuera de la escuela (OSS) o 3 o más intervenciones dentro de la escuela (ISI) de cualquier duración o está
a prueba (probation) por haber recibido OSS/ISI/biblioteca (Suspensión fuera o dentro de la escuela) cuando sea la
fecha del baile y de la excursión, automáticamente esto lo hará inelegible para la excursión de fin de año y al baile de
avanzamiento. Por favor tome el tiempo para hablar con su hijo/a sobre seguir las reglas escolares, comportamiento
apropiado dentro y fuera del salón, y la importancia de hacer su mejor trabajo posible en cada una de sus clases.
Los alumnos también son responsables por regresar todos los libros escolares y de la biblioteca para la fecha solicitada.
Los libros deberán ser regresados y si los libros se han extraviado, pagar el costo por reemplazarlos. Si se debe algún
dinero adicional, esa cuenta también debe ser saldada (incluyendo costos de P.E. o Educación Física). Los alumnos que
tengan deudas pendientes, no podrán participar en la excursión y el baile de avanzamiento.
Usted estará recibiendo más informacion sobre las actividades de fin de año. Pero hasta que esto suceda, por favor
tenga en mente las siguientes fechas:
El examen Estatal AIMS en Ciencias Naturales para 8º grado será el Martes, 22 de Marzo 2016. Si faltaron al examen lo
podrán tomar el 23 de Marzo 2016.
El examen AzMerit será administrado durante la semana del 28 de Marzo al 1º de Abril, 2016. Por favor no haga planes
de vacaciones o citas durante esta semana.
El Baile de Avanzamiento para 8º grado será el Viernes por la tarde, 13 de Mayo 2016, de 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
La Actividad de Avanzamiento en el salón, para 8º grado, empezara puntualmente a las 9:00 a.m. el Jueves, 19 de Mayo
2016.
Esperamos con gusto el principio del futuro de su hijo/a. Agradecemos su cooperación y apoyo. Si usted tiene alguna
pregunta o preocupación, por favor llámenos.
Sinceramente,
Kathryn Mullery, Directora
y
Maestros de 8º grado de la Escuela Secundaria Connolly
Por favor regrese esta hoja firmada para el 4 de Marzo, 2016 a el maestro/a de Ciencias
Sociales.
Yo entiendo la póliza o reglas para el año escolar 2015-2016, como antes mencionado, la Actividad de Avanzamiento en
el Salón, el baile, y la excursión.
____________________________________
___________________________________
Firma de Padre/Guardian
Fecha
Firma del Alumno/a
Fecha
Connolly Middle School Advancement Information
Information for the 8th grade Advancement Program
*In order to be eligible to attend the 8th grade dance and 8th grade Field Trip--all 8th grade students must maintain at
least a “D” average in every class (including P.E., Music, and Electives) by Friday, May 6, 2016.
The advancement program start time will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Students
must report to school at the regular time. This gives us time to get organized. The program is
approximately 30 minutes in length and parents are welcome to attend. Please be advised that seating
is limited. Students must dress in appropriate attire. No strapless, low cut or backless dresses. Skirt
slits must not be higher than mid-thigh. Sagging pants will not be allowed. Any clothing revealing
undergarments is considered inappropriate. Clothes with suggestive logos that promote violence,
drug/alcohol use, suicide, gambling, cigarettes, racism, or obscene symbols/sayings are not allowed.
Meaningful, but brief individualized classroom programs designed to emphasize the importance of
continuing on to high school and post-secondary education will be conducted in designated 8th grade
building classrooms.
Your child’s promotion classroom will be: Teacher___________________Room #______.
*Parents/Guardians who complete and return the permission form located below may pick up their
8th grade student following the promotion program.
(Connolly strongly discourages the use of limousines for all advancement activities.)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Information for Advancement Dance
On Friday, May 13, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria, there will be an advancement dance.
This dance is for eligible 8th grade Connolly students and their parents ONLY. This means NO students from
other schools or other grades will be allowed to attend. Please ensure your child wears appropriate dress.
No strapless, low cut or backless dresses. Skirt slits must not be higher than mid-thigh. All dress must
follow the guidelines listed above in the Advancement Program information. Tickets cost $3.00 and the
students may purchase them at school during lunch or at the door. A current Student ID is required.
Students who are on any school probation list(s), not passing all classes with a “D” average or have
received one or more out-of-school suspensions or three or more in-school suspensions from April 4, 2016
until May 13, 2016 will not be allowed to attend the dance.
Please do not drop your child off before 4:00 p.m. There will be no supervision before 4:00 p.m.
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR CHILD BY 6:00 P.M.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM EARLY RELEASE PERMISSION SLIP
My child _____________________________________ has permission to leave campus after the completion of
the advancement program on May 19, 2016 with a parent/guardian. I understand that school buses will not
be available until “extra” early dismissal at 12:20 p.m. and there will be no late bus.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________Date:_____________
Please return this permission form to your Social Studies teacher by Friday, May 13, 2016. Students
will not be allowed to leave school immediately after the program on Thursday, May 19, 2016 without
written parent/guardian permission.
Información Sobre El Avanzamiento De La Escuela
Secundaria Connolly
Información sobre el Programa de Avanzamiento de 8º grado
*Para ser elegible asistir a el baile de 8º grado de avanzamiento yla excursión para 8º grado, todo el alumnado de 8º
grado debe de mantener un promedio de “D” en cada clase (incluyendo Educación Física(P.E.), Musica,y clases
Electivas )para el Viernes, 6 de Mayo, 2016.
El Programa de Avanzamiento empezara a las 9:00 a.m. en punto, el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016. Los alumnos
deben de presentarse a la escuela a la hora regular. Esto nos da tiempo para organizarnos. El programa durara
aproximadamente 30 minutos, y los padres son invitados en asistir. Les informamos que hay asientos
limitados. Los alumnos deben de vestirse con ropa apropiada. No se permitirán vestidos sin tirantes,
escotados, o sin espalda. La abertura de la falda o vestido no debe ser mas arriba que medio muslo. Pantalones
colgantes no serán permitidos. Cualquier tipo de ropa que permita verse la ropa interior es considerado
inapropiado. Ropa con logo tipos sugestivos los cuales hablen de violencia, uso de drogas/alcohol, suicidio,
apuestas, cigarros, racismo, y con símbolos o dichos obscenos no serán permitidos.
Se llevaran acabo, significativo, pero breves programas individualizados en los salones de 8º grado, diseñados
para enfatizar la importancia de continuar a la preparatoria y la educación posterior a la secundaria. Este
evento se llevara acabo en los salones designados de 8º grado.
El salón de avanzamiento de su hijo/a será: Maestro/a____________________Salon___________.
*Padres/Guardianes que completen y regresen la hoja de permiso aquí abajo, pueden recoger a su
alumno/a de 8º grado después del programa de avanzamiento.
(La Escuela Secundaria Connolly, desanima el uso de limosinas par alas actividades de avanzamiento.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Información sobre el Baile de Avanzamiento
El Viernes, 13 de Mayo, 2016 de 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. en la cafetería, habrá un Baile de Avanzamiento. Este
baile es elegible nada mas para el alumnado de 8º grado de la Escuela Secundaria Connolly, y sus padres
SOLAMENTE. No se permitirá a ningún alumno/a de otras escuelas o de otros grados el asistir. Por favor de
asegurarse de que su hijo/a venga vestido apropiadamente. No se permitirán vestidos sin tirantes, escotados, o
sin espalda. La abertura de la falda o vestido no debe ser mas arriba que medio muslo. Todo tipo de vestimenta
debe de seguir las reglas antes mencionadas en la Información de Programa de Avanzamiento. El costo de los
boletos es de $3.00 y los alumnos pueden comprar los boletos en la escuela durante la hora de la comida o en la
puerta. La identificación o ID (de este año escolar) del alumno/a es requerido. Alumnos que estén en alguna
lista de prueba (probation), no estén pasando todas sus clases con un promedio de una “D” o haya recibido una
o más suspensiones fuera de la escuela o tres o más suspensiones dentro de la escuela a partir del 4 de Abril,
2016 hasta el 13 de Mayo, 2016, no se le permitirá asistir al baile.
Por favor no deje a su hijo/a en las escuela antes de la s 4:00 p.m. No habrá supervisión antes de las 4:00
p.m.
USTED DEBE RECOGER A SU HIJO/A PARA LAS 6:00 P.M.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOJA DE PERMISO PARA SALIDA TEMPRANO DESPUES DEL PROGRAMA DE AVANZAMIENTO
Mi hijo/a _____________________________________ tiene permiso de irse de la propiedad de la escuela después
de concluir el Programa de Avanzamiento el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016 con un padre/guardián. Entiendo que los
autobuses escolares no estarán disponibles hasta después de la salida más temprano que de costumbre a las
12:20 p.m. y no habrá autobuses mas tarde.
Firma de Padre/Guardián
: _____________________________Fecha:_____________
Por favor regrese la forma de permiso a su maestro/a de Ciencias Sociales a mas tardar para el
Viernes, 13 de Mayo, 2016. Los alumnos no tienen permiso inmediato, de salir de la propiedad de la
escuela, después del programa el Jueves, 19 de Mayo, 2016, sin permiso por escrito de un
padre/guardián.