Corona Del Sol Home of the Aztecs

CORONA DEL SOL HOME OF THE AZTECS

January 25, 2019

AZTEC HIGHLIGHTS:

Sign up and use ParentVUE: We offer parents an easy way to stay informed about their student’s progress at school. ParentVUE provides secure access to your student’s schedule and classroom information, attendance, grades, progress reports, transcripts, discipline and many other items. Registration is simple. Visit www.tempeunion.org/parentvue to sign up for this tool. There is even a mobile app so you can access your student’s information from your smartphone any time, day or night.

If you need an access key or your account is disabled, please leave a message on our CDS ParentVUE hotline at (480)752-8775 and we will respond to you via email.

It is important to sign up for ParentVUE now, as beginning in April, parents will be asked to confirm residency information through ParentVUE. In addition, beginning next year, the Tempe Union High School District is moving to online registration and parents will use ParentVUE to enroll their students. Be prepared!

COUNSELING/COLLEGES/SCHOLARSHIPS:

Transcripts: All official transcript requests go through Naviance. If you have questions regarding Naviance, please see your school counselor. In addition, unofficial transcripts are now available in StudentVUE and ParentVUE for self- reporting when applying to colleges or applying for scholarships.

Rio Salado spring registration: Registration is still open for the spring semester. To pay for tuition, login to the Student Center or pay by phone by calling the cashier's office at 480-517-8330. Enrollment for Spring 2019 can be done by adding classes in the online Student Center. Please click here to access the Dual Enrollment course list to identify the section numbers of classes. Tuition for the spring semester is due at time of registration. The last date to register for spring classes is February 8th. Rio Salado will be on campus during both lunches on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Feb. 5 to answer questions. If you are a new student for the Spring 2019 semester (you have not taken any classes with Rio Salado College before), please click here and complete steps 1 through 5.

EVIT: The EVIT Expo is Saturday, January 26, 9 am–1 pm. Pick up information flyer in the Counseling office. Monday, Jan. 28: EVIT application interviews in the Counseling office all day for new 2019-20 EVIT students.

Civic Test: Wednesday AcLab: Seniors who have not taken the Civic Test needed for graduation should sign up to test in E237 during AC Lab. You must sign up to test.

Counseling news: Thursday, Jan. 31: PSAT Score Interpretation Night, 6 - 8 pm, Desert Vista High School Auditorium. Thursday, Jan. 31: Tuesday, Feb. 5: Mesa Community College Honors Information Night, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Corona Auditorium. Thursday, Feb. 7: TUHSD Career & Technical Education Showcase, 5 - 7 pm Compadre Gym.

College visits: Monday, Jan. 28: MCC will be in the Guidance Office during 4th lunch; Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Feb. 5: Rio Salado will be in the Guidance Office during both lunches. Wednesday, Feb. 6: ASU will be here during AcLab and 4th period.

ASU Summer Programs: Check out these unique summer programs ASU is offering to our students! If you have questions on the Barrett Summer Scholars program or the Cesar E. Chavez Leadership Institute, please visit the websites provided, or students can pick up flyers in the Counseling Office. Please see details of the programs below. Applications are now open!

The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The program is designed for academically talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade in fall 2019. Our residential program invites students to live on campus, engage in college-level coursework, and participate in a community of peers from across the state. Deadline to apply is March 4.

The César E. Chávez Leadership Institute seeks to improve access to higher education for Arizona high school sophomores and juniors by providing, at no cost to students, a variety of enriching experiences emphasizing leadership development and civic engagement, while advocating for the completion of high school, attending college and educational opportunities at Arizona State University. Since 1995, more than 1,300 students have benefited from participating in the program. Deadline to apply is March 15.

ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/CLASSES:

Theater: The Sound of Music is being performed on Jan. 31, Feb. 1 and 2 at 7 pm in the auditorium. Come see this beautiful play about loving music, loving your country, and loving each other. Over 70 students from our Theatre, Choir, Orchestra, Band, Dance and percussion programs are producing this musical. Tickets are available (cash only) at the door. Cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Running time is approximately two hours, 45 minutes.

Robotics: We are always looking for donated items such as tools, polycarbonate sheets, aluminum plates and tubing, food, as well as tax credit. Please contact Stephen Heiser at [email protected] on how you can help the team.

Best Buddies: Anyone can be a member! Easy online application, apply online to be a member, a club where everyone is accepted. We meet every other Tuesday during both lunches in A325. Bring your lunch and a friend! For more information: https://www.bestbuddies.org/arizona/

Ping Pong club: The Ping Pong club is looking for some equipment. Do you have a folding ping-pong table in decent condition you would like to donate? The club is also in need of a few paddles, nets and balls. Please contact the Activities office for the donation form.

Track fundraiser: Get the perfect Valentine's Day gift from Kendra Scott, while supporting the Corona del Sol Track & Field Team. The Chandler mall store will donate 20% of all sales from 10am - 1pm on Saturday, February 9 to the Corona del Sol Track & Field Team. Kendra Scott has jewelry accessories for every occasion. See flyer below.

ATHLETICS:

Spring sports: ImPact testing is required for Baseball, Softball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Boys Volleyball and Pole Vault. Last ImPact testing date is Jan. 30 at 1:30 pm in E245.

Upcoming home games: Wrestlers are competing in Freshman State at Mountain View on Saturday; Boys Soccer vs. Highland (1/25); Boys Basketball vs. Queen Creek (1/25); Boys Soccer vs. Desert Vista (1/29); Boys Basketball vs. Highland (1/29); Boys Basketball vs. Desert Vista (1/31); Girls Soccer vs. Mtn. Pointe (2/1).

Open gym: Volleyball (boys), 7-9 pm, January 28 and 30. Badminton, today from 2:30-4 pm PARENT COMMUNICATIONS:

AcLab: Students should sign up for an AcLab starting Friday after 2:15 pm until Tuesday before 3 pm. Students should receive an email at their CDS school email address confirming their AcLab choice for Wednesday.

Attendance Auto-Call: If you receive an automatic call stating your student missed first hour and you know you have already called to excuse your student, please disregard the auto-call. There is no need to call us again. Due to the high volume of attendance calls, it may take us a couple of hours to listen to your message/excuse your student.

Attendance Line: When your student is absent, please remember to call the Attendance office within 48 hours of the absence. Always include your student’s ID number.

Calculators: The CDS Math department recommends purchasing a Texas Instruments 84 TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. If you have questions, please email Don Guess at [email protected] or speak with your student’s math teacher.

No Holds: The Corona del Sol front office does not hold items for students to pick up, including lunch. The exception is your student’s ID. Please arrange to meet your student between classes to give other items during passing periods. We will not call students out of class to pick up items. Please call us at 480.752.8888 to find out the correct passing times.

Off-campus pass: For your student to receive an off-campus pass, a parent/guardian must call the attendance office on the day of the pass, at least one hour prior to the time of the pass. Students must have their CDS ID to leave. The attendance office will not give off-campus passes during lunch hours (10:15 am – 12:15 am). A parent/guardian must come in and sign the student out. Students feeling ill should report to the nurse. The nurse will contact the parent/guardian to release your student.

Skateboards: Please remember, no riding on skateboards on campus. Have your students bring locks and lock them up before entering campus. We do not hold them in the front office or the classrooms.

Stay in the loop: Be sure to stay up-to-date with all that is going on at Corona del Sol. You can find a wealth of information on our website at http://www.tempeunion.org/coronadelsol. Scroll down to see links to all the important information. Join our official Facebook page (search for Corona del Sol Official Facebook Page) and follow us on Twitter at @cdsaztecs. Seniors, follow CDS CLASS OF 2019 @2019_cds for things senior-related.

Student drop off/pickup: Parents, please remind your students to use the crosswalks at all times when crossing any street. This is for their safety and the safety of others. Please obey all the traffic signs around campus and remember there is no drop off or pickup on Knox Road in the West direction and No Parking on the north side of the street. The area is clearly marked No Parking. In addition, please, no U-turns on Knox Road – this is very dangerous. We greatly appreciate your help as we try to keep everyone safe. Drop off/pick up of students is allowed in the Rural Lot and on the South curb of Knox Rd. Drop off in the LDS church lot is not allowed.

Student IDs: All students are required to wear their IDs and they must be worn and visible at all times during the school day. Please help us keep our campus secure and remind your students to wear IDs.

Update info: Go to the CDS webpage at www.tempeunion.org/coronadelsol. Scroll down to CDS Announcements. Click on "CDS Parents: Please fill out our contact form here." Add the information and we will update, if necessary. College visits: Monday, Jan. 28: MCC will be in the Guidance Office during 4th lunch; Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Feb. 5: Rio Salado will be in the Guidance Office during both lunches. Wednesday, Feb. 6: ASU will be here during AcLab and 4th period.

ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/CLASSES:

ATHLETICS:

Spring sports: ImPact testing is required for Baseball, Softball, Girls Beach Volleyball, Boys Volleyball and Pole Vault. Last ImPact testing date is Jan. 30 at 1:30 pm in E245.

Open gym: Volleyball (boys), 7-9 pm, January 28 and 30. Badminton, today from 2:30-4 pm PARENT COMMUNICATIONS:

Attendance Line: When your student is absent, please remember to call the Attendance office within 48 hours of the absence. Always include your student’s ID number.

Skateboards: Please remember, no riding on skateboards on campus. Have your students bring locks and lock them up before entering campus. We do not hold them in the front office or the classrooms.

REGULAR - SCHEDULE 'A' DOUBLE ASSEMBLY - SCHEDULE 'E' PERIOD START END Sept. 7, Nov. 16, Mar. 8, May 3 0 6:23 7:19 PERIOD START END 1 7:25 8:21 0 6:23 7:19 2 8:27 9:28 1 7:25 8:14 3 9:34 10:30 2 8:20 9:09 4 Lunch 10:30 11:09 3/A 9:15 10:00 4 10:36 11:32 3/B 10:06 10:51 5 Lunch 11:32 12:11 4 LUNCH 10:51 11:30 5 11:15 12:11 4 10:57 11:46 6 12:17 1:13 5 LUNCH 11:46 12:25 7 1:19 2:15 5 11:36 12:25 6 12:31 1:20 ACADEMIC LAB/EARLY RELEASE 7 1:26 2:15 SCHEDULE 'H' Aug 8, 15, 20 (open house), 22, 29; Sep 5, 12, 26; SEMESTER EXAMS Dec 18/May 20 Oct 3, 17, 31; Nov 7, 14, 21, 28; Dec 5, 12 PERIOD START END Jan 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb 13, 20, 27 1 7:25 8:55 Mar 6, 20, 27; Apr 3,10,17,24; May 1, 8, 15 Break 8:55 9:15 2 9:20 10:50 PERIOD START END 0 6:39 7:19 SEMESTER EXAMS Dec 19/May 21 1 7:25 8:05 PERIOD START END 2 8:11 8:51 3 7:25 8:55 LAB 8:57 9:37 Break 8:55 9:15 3 9:43 10:23 4th/5th 9:20 10:50 4 10:29 11:09 4 LUNCH 10:23 11:03 SEMESTER EXAMS Dec 20/May 22 5 11:09 11:49 PERIOD START END 5 LUNCH 11:09 11:49 6 7:25 8:55 6 11:55 12:35 Break 8:55 9:15 7 12:41 1:21 7 9:20 10:50

HALF DAY SCHEDULE "D" Sept. 19/Feb. 6 PERIOD START END 0 6:49 7:19 1 7:25 7:55 2 8:01 8:31 3 8:37 9:07 4 & 5 9:13 9:43 6 9:49 10:19 7 10:25 10:55 Corona Del Sol PTO 1st Quarter 2019 Newsletter

Thank you to all of the families who donated to our Goodwill Donation THANK YOU Drive in November and to the volunteers who worked at the Allstate Hot Chocolate Race in December. The funds raised will continue to support 2019 Grad Night and Teacher & Staff Appreciation events.

Thank you to the Advanced Culinary Class, taught by Ms. Fawn Williamson, for preparing and serving the Holiday Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.

2019 Grad Night Party The PTO will host the 2019 Graduation Night Party on May 23 at Kiwanis Wave Pool.

Register now at a reduced rate of $75. Just complete the registration form and return it to the office with your check or pay on line on Paypal and email your form to [email protected].

Grad nights requires dozens of volunteers and thousands of dollars in fundraising. Would you like to help? Email us at [email protected].

Who doesn’t love shopping on Amazon?! Did you know that when you choose Corona PTO as your Amazon Smile charity, .5% of every purchase is donated to the PTO at no cost to you.

Click HERE to learn how Amazon Smile works and how to designate Corona PTO as your charity!

Don’t forget to log your Chandler Mall receipts by January 15th for QUADRUPLE POINTS! Visit the website below for a complete list of eligible merchants.

Shop at Chandler Fashion Center, see a movie at Harkins, or dine at the mall, then submit your receipts in one of the following ways: • Email a copy to [email protected] (don’t forget to note that they are for Corona Del Sol) • Online at http://shoppingpartnership.com/chandler/ • Drop them by the Corona office

We are always looking for new ways to build a strong Corona del Sol Community for parents, teachers and students. If you have ideas or suggestions or want to get involved, email us! [email protected]

Like us on Facebook! Corona Del Sol PTO 2019 Senior Grad Night Registration All-night party --- May 23, 2019 Kiwanis Rec Center & Wave Pool --- 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Registration Fees

Pre-Registration* (Before March 8) $75

Regular Registration $100

*Early bird and pre-registration rates are limited to the first 150 registrations, so act now! The standard registration fee of $100 applies once we reach 150 registrations. Pay by PayPal: [email protected] (turn registration form in by email) OR by cash/check to CDS activities Office

Student’s name: ______

Street Address:______City/State:______ZIP______

Parent/ Guardian Name(s):______

Parent/ Guardian Email(s):______

Parent/ Guardian Phone #(s):______

I agree to the conditions of a drug and alcohol-free Grad Night event. If it is determined by security and the Grad Night Committee that I am in possession of/or incapacitated by such substances, or my personal conduct is deemed disrespectful or uncooperative, my parents will be notified and I will not be allowed to remain at the facility. My parents/ guardian will be contacted for my immediate pick-up. I understand that this is an all-night event and I will not be released until 4:00 AM, regardless of my age.

Student’s Signature:______Date:______

My child will be participating in the Kiwanis Grad Night event and I agree to assume the risk of personal injury during their participation. I understand that all reasonable efforts will be extended to insure the health and safety of all who are attending the party. I waive, release, and hold harmless the Corona del Sol (CdS) PTO and any of its agents, officers, and parent volunteers from any and all rights and claims for damages or cost that I may have to incur for personal injury, death, or property damage suffered by my child, or that they may cause to others as a result of their participation in this activity. If the graduate is not deemed fit by the CdS PTO, its officers, or parent volunteers to engage in any activity - due to fatigue, overeating, drug or alcohol consumption, possession, or misconduct - I understand that my child will not be allowed to participate in the event and I will be called for immediate pick-up. I have read and clearly understand the above statements and release CdS PTO from liability. Should my child wish to leave before the 4:00 AM release time, I agree to be called by the CdS PTO to pick them up.

Parent/ Legal Guardian’s Name (print):______

Parent/ Legal Guardian’s Signature:______Date:______A family of schools — A community of learning Tempe • McClintock • Marcos de Niza • Corona del Sol Mountain Pointe • Desert Vista • Compadre PSAT Score Interpretation Night Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Desert Vista High School Auditorium 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 TUHSD’s freshmen, sophomores, juniors and parents are invited to learn details about their results of the PSAT/NMSQT testing. You've taken the test and have the results. Now what? How will the results help me prepare for the college admission process? How can I use the results to help improve my junior year SAT score? What should I do with the results?

What do the results mean?

How does the National Merit How do I use the results with Scholarship Program work? Khan Academy?

Find out these answers from Ms. Kenyatta Price, College Board Western Regional Associate Director of K12 Services, at a score interpretation session for Tempe Union High School District students and parents.

Scan this QR code to RSVP Click to RSVP (must have a QR code reader app on your mobile device.) Mesa Community College & Tempe Union High School District Present Honors Information Night

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Corona del Sol High School Auditorium 1001 East Knox Road Tempe, AZ 85284

Mesa Community College & Tempe Union High School District Invite You to Build Your Future with the MCC Honors Program LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP

• How to Qualify for the Presidents’ Honors Full Tuition Scholarship Graduate from a Maricopa County High School with • a 3.25 GPA or higher • Apply to MCC Honors Program • Submit final high school transcripts to MCC Honors Program • Highly Regarded Faculty Engagement • Exclusive Honors Classes • Campus, Community & International Opportunities • Transfer Scholarships Build Your Future. Not Your Debt.

Click here to RSVP For more information: mesacc.edu/honors The Maricopa Community Colleges are EEO/AA Institutions

Get 70 lbs of Fresh Produce for only $12!

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Saturday Location

8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. ASU Tempe November 17 April 20 Parking Lot 59 December 15 May 18 Packard Dr./Rio Salado January 19 * February 16 *January Location TBA March 16 For more information, please visit links.asu.edu/BorderlandsTempe changemaker central@ASU I’M FORMED Tempe • McClintock • Marcos de Niza • Corona del Sol Mountain Pointe • Desert Vista • Compadre PARENT WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE AT MARCOS DE NIZA H. S., AUDITORIUM from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6000 S. Lakeshore Dr. Tempe, AZ 85283

Situational Awareness Have you ever seen a news story and thought, I sure hope I would know what to Monday, January 14, 2019 do in that moment? Have you ever wished you had been more prepared to handle a Presenter: John Meza, situation? Have you ever wondered how you could be more mentally ready in case trouble TUHSD Director of Student Affairs arose? Join us for Situational Awareness training & District Safety and get the tools you hope you never need.

Young people develop relationships Love is Kind with a range of people in their lives: Monday, February 25, 2019 acquaintances, classmates, friends, teachers, mentors, parents, siblings, etc. In this workshop, held in honor of Teen Dating Presenter: Violence Awareness Month, we will focus Madelaine Adelman, Ph.D. primarily on becoming a supportive parent or ASU Professor, Founder and Board adult who helps teens navigate safe and healthy love Member, GLSEN Phoenix relationships with their peers.

Mindfulness is a word heard more and more as a tool to help with stress Intro to Mindfulness management, coping strategies, anxiety and life’s pressures. But what does it really Monday, April 1, 2019 mean? Where did it originate? How can individuals, especially teens and emerging adults benefit from mindfulness? Presenter: Angela Haskovec, Join ASU Koru Mindfulness instructor, Angela ASU Koru Mindfulness Instructor Haskovec for an evening learning more about mindfulness. Learn techniques, have questions answered and take home resources to start your practice today. TempeUnion.org/IM-Informed-Workshops