1 September 2019 WHISTLE STOP THE ESMOND STATION NEWS LETTER

Important Dates to remember Sept. 2 No School-Labor Day

Sept. 3-13 Diaper Drive

School Information Sept. 9-13 Book Fair

Phone: 879-3402 Sept. 10 Grandparent Day 4:30-6:00pm Attendance 879-3403 Sept. 11 Patriot Day Health Office Assembly 879-3410

es.vail.k12.az.us Sept. 12-13 Half Day- Parent/Teacher Conferences Transportation/Bus Sept. 19 PICTURE DAY! Issues 879-2475 Bus Routes: Sept. 23 - Oct. 11 http://www.infofinderi.com Fall Break

Oct.14 School Resumes School Hours: 8:20-3:15 Half Day Hours: 8:20-12:25 2 September 2019

ESMOND STATION K-8 …Bridge to the past; Track to the future. 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way Tucson, AZ 85747 phone (520) 879-3400 fax (520) 879-3401 Vail School District #20 September 3, 2019 To All Esmond Station Parents/Guardians:

The Vail School District and its staff take the safety of all students very seriously. To that end, a variety of drills and exercises will be conducted throughout the school year. These activities are intended to train students and staff on appropriate behaviors during school emergencies. This letter is to inform you of the different types of drills along with their descriptions, and informs you when our first lockdown drill will take place.

The timing for the various drills will be random and take the forms of:

Lockdown Drill: An exercise which keeps students in their classroom secured until the emergency is over. Our first practice lock down will take place on September 5th.

Fire Drill: An exercise which totally evacuates the buildings on the campus (but keeps the students on the grounds). The drill also doubles as an evacuation exercise (non-fire related).

Bus Evacuation Drill: Mandated by the State of , these drills are conducted twice a year for all students in the District. These exercises are conducted on the campus.

We respectfully request that you discuss these exercises with your student(s) because they are an integral part of the District’s commitment to the safety of all students, staff, and visitors on our campus.

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact your child’s teacher, or the building principal, Lainie Kitzmiller at 879-3404 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Lainie Kitzmiller Principal Esmond Station 3 September 2019

Show your Patriotism by wearing Red, white and blue PATRIOT DAY ASSEMBLY

An annual remembrance of the events of September 11th, and a celebration of the men and women who continue to keep us safe. Family members who are current or past military or first responders are invited to be our distinguished guests.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019| 9 AM ESMOND STATION K8 9440 ATTERBURY WASH WAY, TUCSON, AZ 4 September 2019

Hello from the Music Room!

We hope to see you at our Patriot Day Assembly on Wednesday, September 11th @ 9am Our Elementary Choir and Concert Band will be performing

1st GRADE CONCERT! ALL ABOUT INSTRUMENTS Wednesday, October 23rd Student Call Time: 5:30pm Concert: 6:00pm Vail Theatre of the Arts (Empire High School) Students need to wear a SOLID color shirt, Jean pants, and closed-toe shoes

3rd GRADE CONCERT! ALL ABOUT COLORS Wednesday, October 23rd Student Call Time: 6:30pm Concert: 7:00pm Vail Theatre of the Arts (Empire High School) Students need to wear a SOLID color shirt, Jean pants, and closed-toe shoes

Crystal Stark Director of Music Esmond Station K-8 520-879-3430 9400 S. Atterbury Wash Way Tucson, AZ 85747 https://sites.google.com/a/vailstudents.org/esstarkmusic/

September

Ms. Heidi’s Art News

Square 1 Art is coming to an end and you will be able to order your child’s artwork on merchandise soon!

Be on the lookout for ORDER forms from your child’s teacher. Dates to REMEMBER: Payment orders due:

10/29/2019 ORDERS DUE (on-line and paper forms) 11/25/2019 ORDERS ARRIVE to Esmond!

I am encouraging families to order their child’s artwork on a tile for our Esmond Square 1 Art Mural that will be placed in the courtyard, later this year. Please send me an email once you’ve ordered, so I know you ordered one for our school. They are $11 dollars a piece.

Thank you! Have a great FALL BREAK!

Ms. Heidi Udovich Art Educator Esmond Station k-8th grade

[email protected] 5 September 2019 ESMOND STATION SPORTS PAGE Quarter 2 Sports Coming Soon: Boys ,

Girls Soccer and

Practice times are from 3:30 until 4:30 No Practice on half days.

Only students that are able to take the bus to school are allowed to take the activity bus. The activity bus departs Esmond Station at 4:40 First game time starts at 3:45

Please be advised that these dates and time are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the schools control. If you have any questions please contact Athletic Director:

Kenneth Bever 879-3452 [email protected] ESMOND STATION SPORTS PAGE

6 September 2019 Sports Schedule Q1

• Football/: All games start at 3:45 PM. Esmond Station does not host games. The schedule below indicates in BOLD where the games will be played. • Cross Country: All meets start at 3:45 PM. The schedule below indicates in BOLD where the meet will be held.

Football Cross Country Volleyball • Wednesday, July 31st - Esmond Station @ Old • Wednesday, July 31st - @ Esmond Station • Wednesday, July 31st - Esmond Station @ Old Vail • Monday, August 12th -@ Corona Foothills Vail • Wednesday, August 7th - Rincon Vista @ • Monday, August 19th - @ Rincon Vista • Monday, August 5th - Esmond Station @ Desert Esmond Station • Monday, August 26th - @ Desert Sky Sky • Monday, August 12th - Old Vail @ Esmond • Wednesday, September 4th - @ Esmond • Wednesday, August 7th - Rincon Vista @ Station Station Esmond Station • Monday, August 19th - Esmond Station @ • Monday, September 9th - @ Rincon Vista • Monday, August 12th - Old Vail @ Esmond Corona Foothills Station • Wednesday, August 21st - Corona Foothills @ • Monday, August 19th - Esmond Station @ Esmond Station The Desert Valley League Cross Country Corona Foothills • Monday, August 26th - Vail Academy @ Esmond Championship Meet. Meet starts at 7:00 AM. • Wednesday, August 21st - Corona Foothills @ Station (Game to be played at Desert Sky) Girls will run first, then the boys. Individual and Esmond Station • Thursday, August 29th - Esmond Station team award ceremony afterward. • Monday, August 26th - Vail Academy @ Esmond @ Desert Sky (A Team Only) Station (Game to be played at Desert Sky) • Wednesday, September 4th - Esmond Station @ • September 21st: @ Esmond Station • Wednesday, September 4th - Esmond Station @ Vail Academy Vail Academy (Game to be played at Desert Sky) • Monday, September 9th - Desert Sky @ Esmond • Monday, September 9th - Desert Sky @ Esmond Station Station • Wednesday, September 11th - Esmond Station @ • Wednesday, September 11th - Esmond Station @ Rincon Vista Rincon Vista

The Desert Valley League flag football Tournament: The Desert Valley League Volleyball Tournament: Each game starts at 3:45 PM. Each tournament Each game starts at 3:45 PM. Each tournament game game will be played at the top seeds school unless will be played at the top seeds school unless otherwise noted. otherwise noted.

• September 16th: (5th Seed @ 4th Seed), (6th Seed • September 16th: (5th Seed @ 4th Seed), (6th Seed @ 3rd Seed) @ 3rd Seed) • September 17th: (Winner 4/5 @ 1st Seed), • September 17th: (Winner 4/5 @ 1st Seed), (Winner 6/3 @ 2nd Seed) (Winner 6/3 @ 2nd Seed) • September 18th: Championships • September 18th: Championships

Esmond Station Physical Education Mr. Petty 879-3431, [email protected]

Please remember to wear proper shoes (closed toed, velcro or laced,) bring a water bottle with your name on it (with only water in it,) hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. If your child doesn’t have proper shoes or clothing they will be given a written assignment that needs to be signed by a parent and returned in order to get partial credit for the day. We have already talked about rules and procedures in PE and recess. We will be starting our team sports for grades 5th thru 8th. Grades K thru 5th will be doing parachute activities. All grades are learning the rules and ways the zones are run for recess. ESMOND STATION 7 September 2019

Ways to Support PTSA

Membership: We need your help! Join PTSA today. You can join online at https://form.jotform.us/71898562084166.

Amazon Smiles: Choose Esmond Station PTSA as your charity of choice, then every time you need to purchase through Amazon, use the link www.smile.amazon.com and a portion of your purchase comes back to PTSA!

Oliver’s Labels: Are your kids always misplacing their stuff? These labels might be the answer you are looking for! Shop at www.oliverslabels.com/ esmondstationptsa and a portion of your purchase comes back to PTSA!

Fry’s Cool Cash: Link your Fry’s card to Esmond Station PTSA and a portion of your purchase EVERY time you shop at Frys’s will come back to PTSA!

Tuft & Needle: Need a new mattress? Tuft & Needle has partnered with Esmond Station PTSA and will now giveback 25% of any purchases made through their website! Go to www.tuftandneedle.com/givesback and choose Esmond Station in the drop down menu prior to your purchase and we will receive a give back!!

Spirit Store: Hats, Visors, plastic water bottles, aluminum water bottles and a limited quantity of shirts are available for purchase today! You can complete the order form and pay by Credit/Debit by going to https://form/jotform.us/71807381784162

SKIP THE SCISSORS!

Box tops are going mobile! Box Tops clips are being phased out of product packaging, but you can still support Esmond Station PTSA by downloading their mobile app and taking a quick picture of any receipts that may contain Box Top eligible products. The app automatically finds participating products and instantly adds $0.10 for each to Esmond’s online earnings. No clipping required!

During the phase out, please continue clipping any Box Tops that you find on packaging and turn them in on the sheets that will be coming home with students today. (Additional sheets are available in the office.) The classroom with the most Box Tops turned in between now and 10/31/19 will receive a popsicle party!

Most exciting, during the transition, we can “double dip” by submitting Box Tops clippings AND submitting those same receipts on the app, for double the money for Esmond Station!

As always, we thank you for your support!

Attention Volunteers!

Welcome back amazing Volunteers! We are so excited to have our returning volunteers and all of our new volunteers on campus this year! Please remember if you are a returning volunteer you must re-submit your application every school year! If you are new please follow the steps below: How to Volunteer at Esmond Step 1. Fill out online application at: https://www.applitrack.com/vail/ onlineapp/default.aspx Step 2: Electronically sign Criminal History Affidavit online when you receive the email from the District Office Step 3: If you DO NOT have a student at Esmond- You will need Fingerprints Any questions?? Contact Gigi Annunziato ES Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] 879-3434 Upcoming 8PTSA News September 2019

th th BOOK FAIR – September 10 - 14 Come fill up your book shelf with new materials for your student!

Monday - 8:00am thru 5:30pm Tuesday – 8:00am thru 3:20pm Wednesday – 8:00am thru 3:20pm Thursday – 8:00am thru 7:00pm Friday – 8:00am thru 1:00pm

th GRANDPARENTS/SPECIAL PERSON DAY – September 10 4:00pm thru 5:30pm. Calling all

Grandparents and/or special persons to come and enjoy some activities and light refreshments with your student!

Esmond Station Facebook Page! If you use Facebook please “LIKE” our page. There will be important information, updates and fun things that are happening at school. Just click the link below:

Thank you! https://www.facebook.com/esmondstation

Vail School District Breakfast & Lunch Menus www.vailschooldistrict.nutrislice.com or download Menu App: nutrislice Elementary Breakfast- $1.10 Elementary Lunch- $2.65 Middle School Breakfast- $1.25 9 September 2019

OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX SCHOOL ID INFORMATION

As per district policy, 3 tardies equals 1 unexcused absence. We would appreciate your help in getting your child to school on time. If there is anything we can do to support you or if you have any questions, please contact Diane or Toni in the front office at 879-3403. Thank you.

Dress Code Reminder Shorts must be no shorter than fingertip length when standing with your arms straight down at your side. 10 September 2019 Esmond Station Quarter One HYPE GEAR!!!

•Cost: $11 •Adult, Youth, and Lady Cut Shirts •New Online Store •Limited Release for 1st Quarter ONLY!!! •Deadline to order is September 8th

https://hypequarter1.itemorder.com/sale 11 September 2019

Vail School District Foundation

Tuesday, September 3rd through Friday, September 13th To support the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona This is an efort we can all get behind!

DROP OFF LOCATIONS Hughes Federal Credit Union - Rita Ranch Vantage West Credit Union - Rita Ranch Rita Ranch Automotive and Tire Arby’s - All Tucson and Vail locations Pizza Hut - Rita Ranch Cox Communications - Rita Ranch Hacienda del Lago Viva Coffee House Tay’s BBQ ALL VAIL SCHOOLS!

Thank you to Park Place Covered RV and Storage for providing us a place to store the diapers during the drive! 12 September 2019

YOU ARE INVITED TO STEAM CAMP NEW ACTIVITIES!!!!

DATE: SEPTEMBER 23-26 (MONDAY- THURSDAY) TIME: 8:20-11:20 MORNING SESSION 12:00-3:00 AFTERNOON SESSION 8:20-3:00 FULL DAY COST: $55 FOR 1/2 DAY (MORNING OR AFTERNOON) $110 FOR WHOLE DAY WHERE: THE HUB **NEW** PAY WITH CASH, CHECK, OR TAX CREDIT * To join, fill out a registration form and give it to your child’s teacher. * Don’t forget to bring a sack lunch, snacks, sun protection, and a bag to take projects home. * Remember, we do a lot of messy projects, please dress accordingly. * We can’t wait to see you there!!!! For questions or concerns, please contact: Linda Slade~ [email protected] Remember, check with your child’s teacher to see if they are required to attend math or reading intersession before signing up! 13 September 2019

Esmond Station Families, We are off to a great start with testing this year. Students have been working hard on Spring Math and Formatives. Benchmark testing will begin this week. Here is the schedule: Tuesday Sept. 3 Grades 2-8 Wednesday Sept. 4 Grades 2-8 Friday Sept. 6 Grades 2-8 Tuesday Sept. 10 Grades 4, 6-8 Tuesday Sept. 17 Advanced Math Grades 2,4 Wednesday Sept. 18 Advanced Math Grades 3,5,6,7

Please remember to have students get plenty of sleep and a healthy breakfast before testing days. Thanks for all your support.

Sincerely, Cindi Carson Student Achievement Teacher [email protected]