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Canyon Ridge GOALS BRIEFS 17359 W. Surprise Farms Loop North District leaders assess progress Dysart Dash 623-876-7000 Jamba Juice on sale By Jennifer Jimenez the board knows we are nick said this evaluation completing career techni- raises funds during lunch/recess, 10:30 INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA on our way and you will gives the district a much cal education courses and a.m.-1 p.m., March 14 Dysart Unified School see new pieces we are lay- clearer view of what is hap- research is tied to that. Our for district PTA membership meet- District Superin- ing out and much pening rather than using advanced placement cours- The Dysart Education ing, 6:30 p.m., March 15 tendent Dr. Gail of that data is last just one letter grade pri- es have a pass rate of 37 Foundation will host the Field day, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Pletnick present- year’s.” marily based off just one and we want to move to 45.” inaugural Dysart Dash March 15, Grades 5-8, South ed information Goal A ensures test score. Goal B includes “We are 5K and Kids Fun Run playground during the Feb. 21 that each Dysart “And we know, children Dysart”, which is stated as at Gateway Park in El Mathletes meetings for board meeting on student, through are more than just one test creating a culture of shared Mirage 8 a.m. Sunday, grades 7-8, 7:15-7:55 a.m., progress toward personalized learn- score,” she explained. leadership advancing stu- April 8. March 16, Room 150 achieving the 2017- ing, will develop the Ms. Pletnick said one dent success with open The fundraising event 18 goals and objec- Gail Pletnick knowledge, skills measure is about increas- communication, innova- is aimed at supporting tives, which were es- and dispositions as ing the number of students tion, ownership and em- students and teachers Cimarron tablished with the help of defi ned by the Dysart’s Pro- enrolled in honors classes, powerment. in the Dysart Unifi ed Springs governing board members. fi le of a Graduate, which en- as well as monitoring those Objectives in this area in- School District through “These are all the areas sures 21st Century success, students in Algebra 3 and clude the design and imple- the foundation’s ongoing 17032 W. Surprise Farms of reports the board has re- the superintendent said. 4, which she said is a gate- mentation of professional contributions. Loop South ceived to date and this is “We are getting every keeper for those moving be- development pathways for Participants will 623-523-8600 a new strategic plan and student ready by using a yond high school education. advancement and leader- receive an event T-shirt, Site council, 3:15 p.m., the first formal report,” personalized learning ap- “We want to increase to ship. Objective two is to participation medal, March 14 Ms. Pletnick said. “As the proach,” Ms. Pletnick said. 85 percent in those class- create shared values re- runner’s brunch and PTA family night fund- board knows, my goals are All Dysart schools must es and passing,” she said. sulting in an environment access to real time raiser, 5 p.m., March 15, tied to that and tied to the demonstrate academic im- “We also get a glimpse look- of open communication, in- results. Dave and Buster’s, 9460 three-year timeline. We es- provement as measured by ing at the dashboard of how novation and leadership. Medals will be W. Hanna Lane, Glendale tablished benchmarks, so multiple items. Ms. Plet- many students we have >> See Goals on page 13 available for the top Cimarron Springs field three fi nishers in day, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., March various age groups. 16, CSES Field, Courtyard, HONOR Discounts are available Gym for group registrations and for early registration. Countryside SC Elks honor Dysart student Cost for the 5K run is 15047 N. Parkview Place $30 through March 15, 623-876-7800 Benjamin Johnson of and technical student or- $35 through April 7 and Spring sports pictures, Dysart High School has ganization endorsed by the $40 on race day. Cost for March 14 been named the Sun City U.S. Department of Educa- the Kids Fun Run is $10. Pioneer Village, sec- Elks’ March Student of the tion and the For information or to ond-grade fi eld trip, March Month. Health Science Technol- register, visit raceroster. 16 For the past three years, ogy Education Division of com/events/2018/16532/ Student council board Johnson has been a mem- the Association for Career dysart-dash. meeting, 7-7:50 a.m., March ber and Technical Education. DEF is a nonprofi t 20, Room 210 of HOSA-Future Health Johnson’s hobbies and ac- organization committed Cheer practice, 7-7:45 Professionals, formerly tivities include hiking, fi sh- to raising funds for the a.m., March 22, MPR known as Health Occupa- ing, camping, hunting and purpose of enriching Surprise Today - 03/14/2018 Page : A12 tions Students of Ameri- going to the gym. The Sun City Elks named Benjamin Johnson of Dysart High School as its March student learning in the ca. It is a national career Student of the Month. [Submitted photo] Dysart Unifi ed School Kingswood District and supporting 15150 W. Mondell Road continued education for 623-876-7600 FILM high school graduates. PTSA general meeting, More information about 5-6 p.m., March 27, Media DEF is available at Center Film students get big-league experience defweb.org. The Willow Canyon as part of the media brief- and the Royals’ communi- it was one of the coolest Marley Park High School Film and ing during the team’s cation team for providing things I’ve ever done.” Submissions 15043 W. Sweetwater Television program part- morning practice in Sur- the opportunity. At the Glendale Civ- due for Ave. nered with High School prise. “Everyone on our team ic Center, Mr. Barrio par- 623-523-8200 Nation to cover Spring The Surprise Rec- was thrilled to be given ticipated in the Major mural contest PTA meeting, 6 p.m., Training Media Day at reation Campus is the this chance, and I don’t League Media Day. He Submissions are due March 14 the Surprise Recreation spring home to the Texas think anyone would’ve conducted an interview Friday, March 16, for the Award ceremonies, 9:15 Campus and the Glendale Rangers and Royals. traded it for anything,” with Joe Torre, former Shadow Renaissance a.m.-Noon, March 29-30, Civic Center. Ms. Percy-Fine said she Ms. Percy-Fine said. “I big-league manager and Wall Mural Competition gym Students Isaac Barrio, was surprised by the level had no idea that I would current executive with 2018. Middle school madness, Morgan Percy-Fine, Trev- of access provided by the ever meet an MLB team, Major League Baseball. The contest 5:30-8 p.m., March 30 or Tuttle and Lexi White Royals organization and much less personally in- He also interviewed Mike is designed to interviewed Kansas City expressed appreciation terview them, but I can Scioscia, manager of the recognize the artistic >> See Schools on page 14 Royals Manager Ned Yost to Major League Baseball say with certainty that >> See Film on page 14 >> See Education on page 13