D Esert V Ista S Torm R Eport

Tempe Union High School District Volume 25, Issue 1

September/October 2018

D ESERT V ISTA S TORM R EPORT

Desert Vista High School, 16440 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Phone Number: 480-706-7900

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL ’S DESK...

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I am excited to share that this is my thirteenth year at Desert Vista, eight as an assistant principal and now in my fifth year as the principal. It is a pleasure and a joy to start another year with your children! We started our year by being awarded the Arizona Interscholastic Association Harold Slemmer Overall Excellence Award for 6-A for the 2017-2018 school year! This award exemplifies the overall success of Desert Vista’s academic and extra-curricular accomplishments and I am so proud of our school community for their excellence and dedication. This honor would not be possible without having everyone’s involvement and we are so very fortunate to have the support and commitment of our families, students, staff, community and district. This is the second year in a row DV has won this award.

I am looking forward to another incredible year of ‘Excellence Through Performance’ in IMPORTANT all areas. We received our state assessment data results for AzMERIT, Science AIMS DATES and AP exams and it is a pleasure to share those results within the following pages. As many of you may recall, SB1191 was signed into law on February 20, 2015, which Aug. 29—Club Fair immediately ended the AIMS high school graduation requirements. However, the Sept. 3—Labor Day (no Science AIMS was and currently remains mandatory for all Biology or Honors Biology school) students which, like the AzMerit, is also a part of determining school letter grades. The Sept. 18—Blood Drive school letter grades/ labeling will be determined by the weight of the following criteria: Sept. 19—Half Day (Staff 30% proficiency in AzMERIT English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, and Science AIMS; Development) 20% growth in AzMERIT ELA and Math; 10% proficiency and growth in English Oct. 1-5—Spirit Week Language Learner (ELL) Azella Scores; 20% Graduation Rate; and 20 % College and Oct. 5—Tukee Bowl @ Mtn Career Ready including SAT, ACT, CTE (Career and technical Education, AP courses and Pointe HS AzMERIT. The scheduled window of time for Science AIMS testing is set for the end of Oct. 8-12—Fall Break (no March, and the AzMERIT testing is scheduled for both the end of October (for those school) who completed summer school courses) and then at the beginning to mid-April. Oct. 17—Yearbook Photo Re Specific dates and schedules will be provided once confirmed. -takes Oct. 24—PSAT I am thrilled to share that our graduating class of 2018 was offered over $33.3 million Oct. 26—Homecoming in scholarship opportunities. As we embark on our 23rd year, we will continue to Game achieve ‘Excellence Through Performance’ due to the partnership we have with our Oct. 27—Homecoming families, outstanding students and the exceptional teaching and support staff at DV. Dance

I look forward to a successful 2018-2019 year!

GO THUNDER!

Dr. Christine Barela, Principal Desert Vista Storm Report Page 2 LETTER FROM THE P RINCIPAL ’S DESK (CONTINUED )...

School Algebr Geometr Algebr ELA9 ELA1 ELA1 a 1 y a 2 0 1 Desert 53 54 62 63 51 48 Vista

State 39 37 34 41 33 29 Average

District 29 36 50 46 35 36 Average

2018 AP Results Summary

331 Students took AP Tests (386 in 2017) Total Number of exams was 568 (640 in 2017) 89% of Students received a 3 or above (83% in 2017)

5 4 3 2 1 Total

Number of Exams 168 172 145 71 12 568

Percent of Total Exams 30 30 26 12 2 100

Science - Sophomores Science - Freshmen 2015 2016 2017 2018 2015 2016 2017 2018 State 35 33 32 52 48 45 TUHS D 53 50 48 41 88 78 77 78 DVH 76 73 64 62 88 92 95 81 Page 3

C OLLEGE VISITS INFORMATION

Students: If you are having a difficult time deciding which college to attend or would just like more information on a college, you can attend presentations provided by college representatives. Sometimes, the person from the college is the same one that will read your application.

College Visits:

 In-state schools visit monthly  Out-of-state schools visit throughout the year  Students must sign-up in Naviance to attend. Space is limited and many will reach capacity.  Posted on Counseling Department Calendar, sent via Facebook, text and/or email.

DV currently has over 30 college/university visits scheduled and is adding more daily. To view the calendar visit https://www.tempeunion.org/DV- Counseling- Calendar#calendar4106/20180817/month to attend a college rep visit at DV, students access college visits in Naviance and shown below. For evening visits on and off-campus, register at the link above.

NEW PROCEDURE FOR ELEVATOR USE

Desert Vista has a new procedure to obtain an electronic elevator card for those students who are on crutches or a wheelchair. Students needing to obtain a cardkey will do the following:

 Obtain an elevator permission form by seeing the school nurse prior to your school day beginning , complete the form with both parent & student signatures and bring it with you to the nurse.  Submit your doctor/trainer order information, with an estimated time of need for the use of the elevator, to the nurse to support your need.  Nurse will provide note to leave class few minutes early to get through halls, as well as collect elevator form.  Elevator card will be obtained from the book store, as a $25 lien will be placed on the student’s account until the elevator card is returned.  Because the elevator card is now electronic, it will be deactivated on the completion date listed on student’s form.  Should a student foresee needing an extension of time for his/her elevator card, a student will provide that documentation to the school nurse prior to the deactivation date listed on his/her original paperwork. Thank you in advance for your cooperation & help keeping our students safe! Desert Vista Storm Report Page 4

PSAT T ESTING S CHEDULE 2018

Starting this school year, the Tempe Union High School District is providing all the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the PSAT with a testing opportunity, so there is no charge for the test. These three grade levels will be required to test on Wednesday, October 25th starting at 8:20am. All 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will report to their third hour classes for testing that day. Seniors will have a late start, with first hour beginning at 12:55pm. There will be no zero hour classes that day. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

The PSAT, is used as a preparation test for the SAT. The PSAT is widely used as a major criterion for college admissions, but also to qualify for WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24th

the National Merit Scholarship Competition. 4 hour testing window

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are: 8:20-12:20 PSAT Test

 To receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills 12:20 –12:50 Lunch necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on 1st hour—12:55-1:14 pm those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. 2nd hour—1:19-1:38 pm  To see how your performance on an admissions test might compare 3rd hour—1:43-2:02 pm with that of others applying to college. 4/5th hour—2:07-2:26 pm  To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit 6th hour—2:31-2:50 pm Scholarship Corporation (grade 11). 7th hour—2:55-3:14 pm  To help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.  To receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

C OLLEGE A PPLICATION AND SAT/ACT INFORMATION

In-State College Applications

For the best chance at scholarships, housing, etc., Seniors planning to apply to ASU, NAU or U of A should submit their applications at the beginning of October. The universities will review applications for admittance and forward scholarship offers starting in October. The application process requires the following documentation:

1. On-line applications available at: • www.asu.edu • http://admissions.arizona.edu/freshmen/applications-incoming-freshmen • www.nau.edu 2. High school transcript, sent from Naviance. Naviance is a college and career readiness tool that will allow students and parents the opportunity to explore both career and college options, apply to colleges, and house pertinent student information (transcripts, SAT/PSAT, AP scores, 4-year plans, interest and ability inventories and much more). Please be on the lookout for more information regarding Naviance throughout the school year. 3. SAT/ACT scores sent directly from the testing source. Students choose which schools to send the scores to at the time of registration for the test, otherwise they will need to contact College Board or ACT to request that the scores be sent. Page 5

ACT T EST DATES 2018-19

Please register for the ACT at: www.ACT.org

Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration Period (regular Postmark Deadline fee plus late fee) (regular fee)

September 8, 2018 August 3, 2018 August 17, 2018

October 27, 2018 September 21, 2018 Oct. 5, 2018

December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 16, 2018

February 9, 2019 January 4, 2019 January 18, 2019

April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 22, 2019

June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 17, 2019

SAT AND SAT S UBJECT TEST DATES

Please check registration deadlines and register at: www.collegeboard.com

Test Date Test Registration Deadline

October 6, 2018 SAT and SAT Subject Tests September 7, 2018 November 3, 2018 SAT and SAT Subject Tests October 5, 2018 December 1, 2018 SAT and SAT Subject Tests November 2, 2018 March 9, 2019 SAT Test only February 8, 2019 May 4, 2019 SAT and SAT Subject Tests April 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 SAT and SAT Subject Tests May 3, 2019 Desert Vista Storm Report Page 6

S TAFF APPRECIATION C OMMITTEE

Have you wondered how you can or a lot! You can donate food, say "thank you" to one of your money or time. We feed all 230 Also, like us on child's amazing teachers or one + staff members six times per Facebook: https:// of the many helpful and year. www.facebook.com/ hardworking staff members at DVStaffAppreciationCommittee/. DVHS? We have you covered. If you can help, please send us an Thank you so much for your Please sign up to assist with our email: DVstaffappreciation@gma support! Staff Appreciation il.com with your name and your Committee. You can help a little youngest child's graduation year!

HALF DAYS , 12:15 PM R ELEASE

There are two half days scheduled for Professional Development, on September 19, 2018 and February 6, 2019. Please note that lunch is not served on those two half days.

EVIT T OUR 2018-19

Considering taking an EVIT classes next year? The Guidance Office has set up a tour for those students interested in EVIT for next year on Tuesday, November 8th from 8:15 – 11:30 AM. Desert Vista is proud to If your student is interested, please have them register on Counseling calendar to sign up. A partner with the East Valley permission slip is required, so plan ahead and sign up before October 30th. Institute of Technology.

C HANGE O F A DDRESS?

The Post Office will not forward school or district mail, so if you move, you need to provide the Attendance Department with your current utility statement reflecting your new address. Thank you! Page 7

N OTES FROM THE DV B OOKSTORE

If your students still have outstanding debt or books, please take care of this as soon as possible. The Bookstore staff can help you determine what remains outstanding on your students’ records

If you have textbooks that you no longer need because of schedule changes, please return them as soon as possible as we may have other students who need those textbooks.

Senior Parents and Seniors: please remember that your student will not receive a diploma at graduation if they still have outstanding debt or books. Start early and keep up with this as the year progresses, so there are no surprises at the end of the school year.

*** The bookstore now accepts, Visa, Master Card and/or debit cards ** American Express is not accepted by the bookstore**

Have a wonderful school year! Please let us know if we may assist you in any way.

S TUDENT DROP- OFF

AND PICK- UP

Our Security Staff has become concerned that procedures for picking up students are often being disregarded in the student parking lot at the end of the day. Security is looking out for the safety of your children, and over the years has created a system for parents to pick up their student in an efficient manner. It is not the perfect solution; however, the SAFETY of the children comes first! Trying to circumvent the system and avoiding Security directing traffic may result in an unfortunate accident. We want to be proactive in preventing any such mishaps. We ask for your patience and respect for our Security Staff as they are there for the safety of your children. Timing is everything, if you’re coming before or when the bell rings at the end of the school day, you can expect delays. If you arrive 10 - 15 minutes later your experience will be vastly different and move much quicker. From the time the bell rings at 3:12 PM until approximately 3:30 PM when the lot is almost empty is 16 minutes. Staggering your pickup time will reduce everyone’s stress and risk of mishaps.

NO PICK UP IN BUS TURNAROUND.

S EMESTER ONE SCHOOL C ALENDAR 2018-19

August 3 Friday First day of school for freshmen August 6 Monday First day of school for all other students September 3 Monday Labor Day Holiday October 5 Friday End of first quarter October 8-12 Monday-Friday Fall Break October 15 Monday Start of second quarter November 12 Monday Veterans’ Day Holiday November 22-23 Thursday-Friday Thanksgiving Holiday December 18-20 Wednesday-Friday First Semester Exams December 24 Monday Beginning of Winter Holiday Desert Vista Storm Report Page 8

C OUNSELING O FFICE DUTIES 2018-19

Amie Hickel Mickey Krebs Kari Fischer Ext. 70137 [email protected] Ext. 70135 [email protected] Ext. 70136 [email protected]

Department Chair Grades 10-12 K-O Classes of, 2019, 2020,2022 Gifted Class of 2021 Gifted Counselor Linx Crew Co-coordinator Counselor Grades 9-12 U-Z Rio Registration Team College Visitation Coordinator NCAA/Athletics Liaison Study Skills Group Coordinator Pre-College Program Co-Coordinator Rio Registration Team RTI Liaison Department Website Maintenance Testing Co-Coordinator Continuous Improvement Team Department Technology Liaison/Data Collection Shawna Thue Michele Thompson Rio Registration Team Leader Ext. 70133 [email protected] Ext. 70131 [email protected] Continuous Improvement Team

Grade 9 A-T Counseling Department Assistant Helen Hale Study Skills Freshman Groups College Visitation Team Member Ext. 70138 [email protected] Military Liaison Child Find Program Coordinator RTI Liaison Records Request Coordinator Grades 10-12 P-T Rio Registration Team Counseling TA Coordinator Rio Registration Team Leader EVIT Liaison Counseling Communication Coordinator McKinney-Vento Liaison Crisis Counselor Karen Hinds Kate Dowd Ext. 70132 [email protected] Ext. 70134 [email protected] Ciera Rockcliffe [email protected] Grades 10-12 Di-J Linx Crew Co-coordinator Grades 9-12 SSD/504 Coordinator Grades 10-12 A-De Wellness Coach 504 Liaison Rio Registration Team Rio Registration Team NCAA/Athletics Liaison Tara Zimmerman Native American Liaison Testing Co-Coordinator Ext. 70139 [email protected] Special Olympics Coach Curriculum Committee Grades 9-12 Thunder Buddies Sponsor AP Coordinator Care-7 Social Worker

C OUNSELING DEPARTMENT S CHEDULE

The Counseling Office hours are 7:30 am to 3:45 pm every day, with Counselors taking their lunch on Blue schedule days from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm, Gold schedule days from 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm, and on Early release days from 12:25pm to 12:50 pm. Students are always welcome to visit the department before school, after school and during their lunch period. Additionally, we invite you to “like” our Desert Vista Counseling Department page on Facebook for regular updates.

For more information CLICK HERE to visit the Counseling Department website. Page 9 Desert Vista Storm Report Page 10

A NOTE FROM DV C OUNSELORS

The first month of school has flown by. Students are how to train your brain for more positive self-talk and a getting settled into their classes and counselors are brighter future with affirmations and other tools for beginning to focus on college applications, transitions to optimism. (Don’t know if you’re an optimist or a pessimist? high school and intervention techniques for students. Take this quiz!) You can also learn the limitations to We are happy to announce the roll out of Naviance. affirmations and the caveats of positive thinking so you Naviance is a college and career readiness tool that will aren't working against yourself. allow students and parents the opportunity to explore both career and college options, apply to colleges, and house What is resilience? pertinent student information (transcripts, SAT/PSAT, AP scores, 4 year plans, interest and ability inventories and ‘Resilience’ is an engineering term meaning the force or much more). Please be on the lookout for more pressure a structure can withstand before it breaks. For information regarding Naviance throughout the school people, it’s the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well year. Seniors will be the first to be trained in Naviance to change, and keep going in the face of adversity. starting on September 8.

What can you do to promote student success? Why is resilience important for teenagers?

1. Provide structured study time/place for your student Having resilience reduces the effects of negative or 2. Check and assist with organizational skills ~ clean out stressful situations on wellbeing. When teenagers develop that backpack resilience, they have access to, and know how to apply, 3. Check ParentVue grades weekly ~ communicate with skills that help them to cope during challenging times such teachers when you see any missing assignments, or as exams. low grades 4. Check Canvas weekly ~ teachers are asked to use Canvas Announcements to communicate the agenda for all classes How is resilience displayed? Stay involved!

Social/Emotional well-being is paramount to student Teenagers who are resilient have: success. Please review the tips and practices below to assist your teen with appropriate coping skills and growth mindset. (Sources. www.verywell.com and  emotional awareness and the ability to regulate their www.ReachOut.com ) emotions

Reframe Your Situation  control over their impulses Sometimes we intensify our experience of stressful situations by the way we look at them. If you can look at your situation differently, you may be able to put it into a  an optimistic mindset different perspective — one that causes you less stress! Read more about mental and emotional stress that can be flexible and accurate thinking caused by pessimism, type A traits, and other self-  sabotaging thought patterns, and learn how you can change the way you look at things. It'll come in handy when  empathy towards others you're stressed. (Learn more about mental stress and self- sabotage here.)  believe that they can achieve things (self-efficacy) Did you know that optimists actually experience better circumstances, in part, because their way of thinking helps to create better circumstances in their lives? It’s true! The  a willingness to seek help when needed. habit of optimism and positive thinking can bring better health, better relationships, and, yes, better grades. Learn For more information click here. Page 11

R IO SALADO INFORMATION

Dual Enrollment steps for getting admitted

Dual Enrollment Important Dates

DV - Rio Salado Course LIst with all of the Section ID Numbers

Placement Testing Information for the Accuplacer/Writeplacer

Still need help? [email protected]

DUAL ENROLLMENT /AP I NFORMATION

Desert Vista provides two different programs that allow students to either earn college or waive university coursework. Please use the following websites, also found on the Counseling Department's website, to determine how colleges and universities treat these classes:  Dual Enrollment-- www.aztransfer.com  AP Credit Policy-- http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp

2018-2019 Rio Salado Registration Information Flier Information:

 Students will receive registration fliers from their teachers during the first few weeks of school. There is a new registration process this year.  New students will complete steps 1-5 listed under New Students. Returning students will complete steps 1-3 listed under Returning Students.  All students need to submit the Financial Responsibility Consent Form online. After it is submitted, it will take 3-5 days for Rio Salado to process. In the meantime, there will be a “HOLD” on your account. After the “hold”, you will be able to add your course (s) and pay for the classes online through your Student Center at my. Maricopa.edu.  If your student has not successfully registered for their dual enrollment class(es), Rio Salado will be on campus August 30th and 31st all day in the library. Dual enrollment teachers will be sending students to the library to get assistance in registration and enrollment. The following classes are scheduled to meet on the dates listed below: THURSDAY—AUGUST 30TH—BUSINESS, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES FRIDAY AUGUST 31st—ENGLISH, FINE ARTS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE  Maria Willis, Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Coordinator, will be available at DVHS on Tuesdays 9/4, 9/11 &9/18 and Thursdays 9/6, 9/13 & 9/20 during both lunches to help our student’s complete registration.  Contact Maria Willis for questions at [email protected].

NHS A PPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Contact Anna Shigley: [email protected] Desert Vista Storm Report Page 12 Page 13 Desert Vista Storm Report Page 14

S TUDENTVUE /PARENTVUE SUMMARY

This program is our district’s information and grade  Grade Book shows current progress reporting system. and/or grade reports  Health which shows student’s Both parents and students will need an Activation Key to immunizations set up the account, and will be used while the student  Report Card that is enabled during a attends Desert Vista. Once the account has been specific quarter/semester grading activated, you will have access to the following period. These reports are also information: mailed home  School Information which provides easy access to all to the names of all staff members and their email  Messages from specific teachers addresses  Calendar of scheduled classroom events/due dates  Kuder Login takes students to their self-created four- for assignments year plan. Once this account is created (typically  Attendance showing tardies, excused, school-related, during freshman year), it is accessed by the student and unexcused absences during spring class registration  Course History showing grades and credits earned.  Student Canvas Login gives students access to the This information is cumulative from the beginning of district’s current Learning Management System the student’s enrollment. Also included in this tab is a link called “Graduation Status”. This shows all of the courses required to graduate along with a summary of If either the Student or ParentVue account is disabled, or credits required, earned, and in progress, along with you are experiencing problems logging in, please contact AIMS test scores (if applicable). our Library Staff at [email protected]

C ANVAS AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

Looking for resources to help your student prepare for life after high school? The Guidance Department has incorporated lessons on Canvas to help your student begin the process of college and career planning.

1. Log onto your student’s canvas account using their user name and password 2. Scroll onto Courses 3. A drop down menu appears with a list of your student courses, select the course title entitled DV (your student’s year of graduation) Guidance 4. Click on the icon of your choice 5. Follow the lessons in each of the modules to get relevant information for your student

Take a few moments to log on and discuss with your child their post-secondary plan. Page 15 24- HOUR A TTENDANCE LINE

480-706-7906

Only parents or legal guardians may call the attendance line. Please call the Attendance Line and choose one of three options:

Option 1 If the student needs to leave campus early and receive an off campus pass, please leave the following information: the student’s name and student ID number, spelling the last name clearly; your name and relationship to the student; and the time and reason the student will be leaving campus. It is imperative you state that the student is allowed to drive or walk off campus, or who will be picking them up. Students are to sign out through the front office before leaving campus.

Option 2 To report an absence or late arrival for a freshman or sophomore student please leave the following information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason for the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.

Option 3 To report an absence or late arrival for a junior or senior student please leave the following information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason for the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.

If you have questions regarding an attendance matter press 0.

*Excessive absences, (11 or more) excused or unexcused, may result in a loss of credit per class, per semester. Eleven absences in four or more classes may result in the student being withdrawn from school.

Desert Vista has implemented an automated calling system. If your child is marked absent in one or more classes, you will receive an automated phone call. If your child was absent, please call the appropriate attendance line option. If you think your child was marked absent in error, please have the student check with his/her teacher the following day.

Desert Vista is a closed campus. Do not call to request off campus passes for your children to leave for lunch. Students will not be released during their lunch hour unless picked up by parents or legal guardians. Please come in and sign the student out. Students are not to be picked up curbside.

Parents going out-of-town and leaving students in the care of a designated adult must provide the attendance office with a notarized statement with the caretaker’s name and telephone numbers.

In our attempt to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum and student learning to a maximum, instruction time will not be interrupted except in emergency situations. The front office staff will not be able to hold, take or deliver student items. However, we do understand that a student may forget some items, therefore a parent/ guardian may wait in the front office until passing period whereby the front office staff will page the student. The parent will then be able to hand the items to his or her child. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 16

DESERT VISTA DRESS CODE 2018-19

A dress code at Desert Vista has been established to promote a positive school environment. We want to provide the freedom for students to express themselves within the set of parameters listed below.

 Attire or accessories which advertise, display and/or promote any drug, alcohol or tobacco, sexual activity, violence, disrespect and/or bigotry towards any group or person are not allowed.  Dress, jewelry and other accessories that present risk to the health, safety, and general welfare of the students, or which express obscenities, immodestly expose the chest, abdomen, legs or buttocks are prohibited. (No BBBB—breasts, bellies, backs or butts). Tube tops, halter tops or dresses without over-the-shoulder straps are not acceptable forms of attire.  Low cut or see-through shirts, underwear worn as outerwear, tube tops, halter tops, tops that are low-cut are not permitted to be worn at school.  Pants must pulled to hip level and secured tightly to ensure that undergarments are not exposed and that pants are not dragging on the ground.  Cut-offs, muscle tee’s, spiked jewelry and/or wallet chains are examples of clothing, attire or accessories which are not permitted to be worn at school.  Shoes must be worn. House slippers or shoes with soles similar are deemed unsafe and not school appropriate.  Sunglasses and hats may not be worn in the classroom. Dress Code  Pajamas are prohibited. policies are  No bandanas or doo rags are allowed at school or school activities. displayed On campus, the faculty, staff and administration have the responsibility to interpret and enforce this policy. The administration retains the final discretion to determine around our that the garment or accessory meets the dress code. Dress code policies will be campus. displayed on and around campus.

C ELL PHONE AND OTHER DIGITAL DEVICES P OLICY 2018-19

In order to meet our goals, we have modified our school cell phone usage policy. We must minimize distractions if we are to maintain academic excellence. Cell phones will be prohibited during instruction time (unless directed by inTech Zones”. No Tech Zones include all restrooms, PE locker rooms, front office, and library (during instruction time) and “No time). Phones may be used before school, passing periods, during lunch, and after school only. Students caught using their phones during those unauthorized periods and zones will result in the phone being confiscated by staff or security personnel.

Phones will be available for parent pickup afterschool. If students do not follow school policies, they will be considered to be insubordinate and appropriate discipline will result. Students are encouraged not to bring iPods, mp3 players, laser pointers, headsets, cameras or video recorders, any game playing device, or any personal electronic or digital music devices on campus. Lost or stolen cell phones or devices are the responsibility of the student. Bringing the item to school is at the students’ own risk for loss/theft.

Desert Vista is not responsible for stolen or missing equipment and it is strongly encouraged that they not be brought to campus. Page 17 YEARBOOK

The 2018-2019 Storm Yearbooks are on sale for $75 through December 31, 2018, $80 through May 1, 2019, and $95 through the end of school at the bookstore. Purchases can also be made online at jostens.com Be certain to keep your receipt as proof of your purchase. Help create the story of our year by getting YOUR photos in the yearbook? Go to ReplayIt.com and log in to Desert Vista's site. ReplayIt takes the yearbook to a new level allowing our school community to share in the moments of the year. Need advertising information, questions about senior public displays of affection "Baby ads" or want to contribute photographs, stories and ideas to our Thunder Media Newsroom? Visit the Desert Vista homepage, click on the left-side drop-down menu for Thunder Media Information. .

W ATER BOTTLE REFILL

Three water stations are available on campus for use in refilling water bottles. One is in the gym lobby, one is in front of the nurse’s office and there is one in the cafeteria. Remember, students can bring water into our campus buildings. Fountain drinks, power drinks, coffee and anything other than water are not allowed in the hallways, classrooms or library. While we want to be certain our students increase their environmental sensitivity and remain hydrated, we also want to continue to be conscientious of the upkeep of our school. For more information on these water stations click on this link: http://www.green-talk.com/2010/08/31/elkays-ezh2o-water-refill-station-the-end-of-plastic-

NOTES FROM THE NURSE

Welcome & Welcome Back!

The summer heat is still blazing, so be sure student has a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated. We are fortunate to have 6 Hydration Stations around campus and that helps prevent headaches, dizziness and that exhausted feeling! Breakfast is another great way to be sure your student has brain fuel on board and will be able to be more attentive & want to learn throughout the morning! Even if it’s cold pizza-it’s good for growing minds & bodies. It is proven the BEST sleep our bodies get is in the hours before midnight-so turn off those cellphones, computers & TVs and get to bed! It is better to set your alarm to get up earlier & do that homework in the wee morning hours! Remember-the health office DOES NOT carry stock ibuprofen or Tylenol, so parents, if you drop some off at the health office, it will be kept locked up for them, but always available. WE ARE A DRUG FREE CAMPUS, WHICH MEANS NOT EVEN OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS CAN BE CARRIED BY STUDENTS OR DISTRIBUTED TO PEERS. All medications are kept in the health office! The Number 1 way to prevent illness from spreading, is hand washing with SOAP, WATER & FRICTION- PASS IT ON!! Desert Vista Storm Report Page 18

M CK INNEY -VENTO HOMELESS INFORMATION

If due to loss of housing and/or economic hardship, you are living in a shelter, motel, vehicle or KNOW THE campground, on the street, in abandoned buildings or trailers or other inadequate accommodations, or doubled up with relatives or friends because you cannot find or afford housing, then according to NINE the McKinney-Vento Act, you may be considered homeless.

RIGHTS Your children have the right to: FOR HOMELESS  Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You must be given access to the same public education provided to other students.

 Continue in the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. The school district's local liaison for homeless education must assist them, if needed, and offer them the right to appeal a decision regarding their choice of school if it goes against their wishes.

 Receive transportation to the school they attended before they became homeless or the school they last attended, if they request such transportation.

 Attend a school and participate in school programs with students who are not homeless. Students cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless.

 Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment.

 Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment.

 Enroll and attend classes in the school of their choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrollment.

 Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children served in these programs.

 Receive free lunch program.

 Please contact The McKinney Vento Site Liaison for further questions. Contact Helen Hale at 480-706-7900 ext. 70138

 District McKinney-Vento Liason David Moise 480-838-3200 ext. 40138 Page 19

NAVIANCE —TRANSCRIPTS

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LIBRARY/MEDIA C ENTER

The Library will be open at 7:15 AM each day and close on regular school days at 4 pm.

The Campus will close shortly after the final bell (2:15 p.m.) on early release days.

Usage during school hours will require a teacher-signed pass. No food or drink (with the exception of water) is allowed in the Library or the computer labs. The Library will be open during lunch time for students who need to work on school-related projects and assignments. Any other activities such as playing games or socializing must take place in other designated areas on campus that remain open during lunch time. We will continue to adhere to the fire code capacity, and as such, students will be advised that if they are not doing school-related work and/or we are at or nearly over capacity, they will be asked to leave the Library to make room for students who are waiting to enter to do school work. We thank everyone for their continued support and understanding.

Please contact Mr. TJ Snyder if there are any questions about these policies.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NOVEL CHECK-O UT PROCEDURES

The English Department has over 20,000 copies of novels that students at every grade level check out for reading and study during their novel units. English teachers bring their classes to the Library to check novels in and out, resulting in automatic tracking of late or lost books, making the whole process easier on the teachers!

Students must return their previously-used novels in order to get the next one. Please help your students remember to turn in their completed novels so they can obtain the next one without delay. Additionally, lost books must be paid for in the Bookstore before another may be checked out.

E NGLISH TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks distributed for Honors Freshman English, Sophomore English, Junior English, and Senior English need to be returned to the bookstore. Desert Vista Storm Report Page 20

S ITE BASE COUNCIL

Site Based Council meets Angie Kaufman - Classified one Wednesday a month at 2018-2019 SBC Council Rep 4pm in the Administrative Conference room. Dr. Christine Barela - Principal Sara Mazanec - Parent/ We work closely with the Community Rep school administrators TJ Snyder - Asst Principal, Co- providing guidance and input chair Kim Tarnopolski - Parent/ on issues vital to the success Community Rep of the school. We assess the Shawna Thue - Co-chair needs of the school and Margaret Braun - Student community, determine the Francoise Dastous - Teacher Body President most pressing needs, and set Rep Taylor Curtin - Student Body priorities for action. While Vice President voting membership is by Amanda Goe - Teacher Rep Natalya Chavira - Student appointment only, Rep attendance is open to all. Lorena Knox - Teacher Rep

T HUNDER C OMMUNITY E XCELLENCE A WARDS

Each quarter the Site Base Council accepts nominations to recognize the outstanding contributions of a teacher, a classified staff member, a student and a parent or member of the community. Please CLICK HERE to access the nomination form and submit your nomination to Ms. Shawna Thue

S CHOOL DANCES

We will be having three dances to one guest. Lighting in the notified, and they will be subject Homecoming this year, Homecoming and gym will include the security to a minimum ten-day off- Prom. The administration lights at both ends of the gym campus suspension. They also is would like to share with regardless of the indirect may lose their privileges to parents and students some lighting provided by the DJ. No attend future school dances. We guidelines for dances at the suggestive or lewd dancing will want school dances to be fun school. Students must show a be allowed. We will not allow and memorable; a positive current Desert Vista behavior at dances that should experience for all students. identification card to be be embarrassing to students Homecoming and Sadie's start permitted into a dance. and their families. No lap at 7:30 pm and end promptly at Students are not allowed to dancing will be tolerated. Any 10:30 pm. Prom will begin at leave and re-enter a dance students dancing 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:30 p.m. under any circumstances. inappropriately will be asked to If you are picking up your son or Guests are permitted with leave and will be banned from daughter, please pick them up proper paperwork and prior future dances. Purses, bags, immediately after dance. approval from the Activities clothing and vehicles can be Office—the administration will searched for items that may be Dance Schedule:

post guest pass information in violation of district October 27—Homecoming three weeks prior to each policy. Items such as drink event. Guests must have a containers, water bottles, or February 2— Sadie’s Dance guest pass and picture any item that may contain an identification card to enter the illegal substance will not be April 27—Prom

dance. Guests cannot be in allowed inside the gate. Theme and Location to be Middle School/Junior High Students who arrive under the announced at a later date. School and must be under the influence will be referred to the age of 21. Students are limited on-duty officer, parents will be Page 21 DESERT VISTA O RCHESTRA

Kudos to the Desert Vista High School Orchestra Successful participation (Superior Awards) at Program who has once again been selected to the AMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival Tier 1 and receive the ABODA William E. Richardson Tier 2 Program of Distinction Award for the 2017-18 Program representation in the AMEA All-State school year. Only a few orchestras in Arizona Orchestra Festival. are recognized with this honor. The criteria for the award are listed below: The Director MUST be a member in good standing with ABODA and NAfME. Award Criteria- Superior/Superior with Distinction - ABODA Fall Orchestra Festival This award will be presented at the 2019 AMEA Conference in Mesa. This award began with Superior/Superior with Distinction - ABODA Area Desert Vista receiving it for the 2012-13, 2013- Concert Festival 14, 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016 -17 school Superior/Superior with Distinction - ABODA years. Congratulations to Dr. Darlene State Concert Festival Wedington-Clark and the Desert Vista Symphony and Chamber Orchestra students.

B OYS GOLF

I am proud to provide the official roster for this The following student athletes made it through a year's Desert Vista Boys Varsity Golf Team. Our competitive week of tryouts and will be season has now started as we are competing in representing our program for the 2018 season: the Brophy Invitational at Grayhawk and several regular season matches within the first 3 weeks Seniors: Sameer Bissessur of the season. We will have nine 9-hole matches and six 36-hole tournaments before the end of Juniors: Anthony Arnold, Josh Millikan, Scott the busy season. Our season will end with the Schlader Division 1 State Championship at the start of November in Tucson at the OMNI Tucson Sophomores: Ian Fagan, Tristan Kunimura National Resort. Freshmen: Cody Bisetti, Riley Kendall, Carter Please email me if you have any questions about Lolli, Brayden Tornga our program at [email protected].

G IRLS GOLF

I would like to congratulate and present to you the following ladies who have been selected to Please congratulate them if you see them represent our 2018 DV Girls Golf team: around campus. These ladies are well aware of their role as student-athletes and Seniors: Makayla McCuiston, Ella Moskal, maintaining a high level of moral character. MIriam Verdugo If you have any questions/concerns about their behavior or effort in class, please contact Juniors: Alyssa McCuiston, Mika Miyata, Ciera me so that I may discuss it with them Tari-Murphy personally.

Sophomores: Avery Leitgen, Natalia Lewis, Ava Playing in our program is a privilege and I hold Moskal, Maya Woolaver their actions to a very high standard.

Freshman: Alexis Beaman, Peyton Bell, Go Thunder! Mikella Evans, Carly Warth Desert Vista Storm Report Page 22

CTE YOUR FUTURE COULD START NOW...

Desert Vista has 13 Career and Technical Education Programs available for students on our campus including: Accounting, Animation, Bioscience, Business Management, Business Operations Support, Digital Communications, Digital Photography, Engineering, Film & TV, Law & Public Safety, Marketing, Software & App Design, and Technical Theatre.

DV’s commitment and success in these programs is undeniable with 100 % of students passing the ADE End-of-Program Assessment in areas like Animation and Business Management, as well as; 95% of students passing in Software Development, 94% in Bioscience, and 92% in Engineering.

These programs include: project based instruction, opportunities for industry certifications, participation in student organizations, dual enrollment opportunities with local community colleges and universities, and work study programs during senior year.

Each program has a (CTSO) or Career & Technical Student Organization affiliation where students have leadership opportunities, participate in competitions, and benefit from workplace learning events.

DV CTSOs include:

DECA – Distributive Education Clubs of America our Marketing Club on campus. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. If interested in DECA, please see Mr. Hinds room C232.

FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America is where high school students explore college and career opportunities through a number of co-curricular educational programs. Members take part in academic competitions, networking events with accomplished business professionals, and community service projects. FBLA is led by Mrs. Maestas located in the Business Office.

JA – Junior Achievement of AZ has hands-on, age-appropriate programs that focus on three key areas including: financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. It will be starting up later this fall.

Mock Trial – teaches students about the law and legal system by participating in simulated trials. It is led this year by Mr. Sorenson and Mrs. Abner and meets after school on Wednesdays in B159.

Skills USA – helps students become great workers, leaders and responsible citizens. Students are involved in competitions and learning events. Please see Mrs. Micale in room C223 with questions regarding the Skills USA program. Golf-Boys Varsity Football Home @ The Raven/Foothills 7:00 PM 8/9 H Scrimmage (Mesa) 8/16 @ Chandler, Gilbert (2pm) 8/17 H Palm Springs, CA 8/21 H Hamilton, Pinnacle (3pm) @ Raven GC 8/24 @ Carlsbad, CA 8/24-25 @ Brophy Raptor Invite @Grayhawk 9/7 H Valley Vista 8/28 @ Mesa Mt. View, Mesa, D. Ridge @ 9/14 @ North Superstition GCC (3pm) 9/21 @ Highland 9/4 H Perry, Highland @ Raven GC (3pm) 9/28 H Desert Ridge 9/7 @ Chaparral Invite 10/5 @ Mountain Pointe 9/11 @ Red Mtn, Chaparral @ Red Mt 10/12 H Boulder Creek Ranch CC (3pm) 10/19 @ Corona 9/18 H Basha, Desert Mtn @ Raven GC (3pm) 10/26 H Queen Creek 9/25 H McClintock, Corona @ Raven GC (3pm) (Homecoming) 9/26-27 @ Dobson Invite @ Dobson Ranch 10/2 H Queen Creek, Skyline @ Foothills GC JV Football (6pm) Varsity/JV/FR Volleyball (3pm) 8/18 H Palm Springs, CA (8pm) 4:00/5:00/6:00 PM 10/4-5 @ Ridge Invite (Flagstaff Continental) 8/24 @ Carlsbad, CA (3pm) 10/16 @ Horizon, Mt Pointe (3 pm) 9/6 @ Valley Vista 8/23 Scrimmage @ Perry 4pm 10/19-20 @ Chandler City Championships 9/13 H North 8/29 @ Pinnacle 10/22-24 Ryder Cup State Qualifier (4-6pm) 9/20 H Highland 8/30 H Westview 10/29-30 State Champion (Sonoran/Catalina) 9/27 @ Desert Ridge 9/4 @ Chandler 10/4 H Mountain Pointe 9/6 H Perry 10/18 H Corona 9/11 @ Skyline 10/25 @ Queen Creek 9/13 H Hamilton Golf-Girls 9/18 H Desert Ridge Home @ Foothills Golf Club Freshman Football (6 pm) 9/19 @ Highland 8/18 H Palm Springs, CA 9/20 @ Desert Ridge 8/20 H Basha, Xavier (2pm) 8/24 @ Carlsbad, CA (1pm) 9/22-23 @ Westwood Tourney of Champions 8/22 @ Perry, Highland (3pm)(Sevlle GC) 9/5 H Valley Vista 9/25 H Mountain Pointe 8/24-25 @ Nighthawk Invite 9/14 @ North 9/26 H Corona (Omni Tucson National) 9/19 @ Highland 9/27 @ Queen Creek 8/29 H Pinnacle,Queen Creek(Foothills GC)3pm 9/26 H Desert Ridge 9/29-30 @ NIKE Tourn of Champs 8/31-9/1 @ Antigua Invite (Whirlwind GC) 10/3 @ Mountain Pointe (Ray Croc Sports Complex) 9/7-8 @ Aguila Invite (Aguila GC) 10/17 @ Corona 10/2 H Highland 9/10 @ Hamilton, Basha (Lone Tree GC)(2pm) 10/24 H Queen Creek 10/9 H Xavier 9/12 @ Mountain Pointe, Chaparral 10/13-14 SoCal Nfinity Tourney (San Diego) (Ahwatukee GC)(3pm) 10/16 @ Mountain Pointe 9/15 @ Tempe Invite Tournament 10/18 @ Corona @ Ken McDonald GC (8am) Swim/Dive 10/23 H Queen Creek 9/19 @ Tempe All-City Invite 3:30 PM @ Ken McDonald GC (7am) NOZOMI Pool 10/30 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 9/28-29 @ Antelope Hills Golf Tournament 8/30 H Notre Dame Prep Antelope Hills, Prescott(11am) 9/6 @ Mountain Pointe (Nozomi) 10/1 H Mt. View, Mesa (Foothills GC) 9/13 H Perry 10/3 H Desert Ridge (Foothills GC) 9/15 @ Wolves Chandler Invite 10/29-30 @ State (Catalina/Sonoran) Badminton 9/20 @ Arcadia @ El Dorado Pool JV/V 9/27 @ Hamilton 10/2 @ Basha @ Mesquite Groves 8/21 @ Mt. Ridge (3:30pm) Aquatic Center 8/23 @ Desert Ridge (4pm) 10/6 H THUNDER INVITE (ASU) 8/24/25 @ Flying Feathers Tourn @ Girls Cross Country 10/18 H Corona (Nozomi) Highland (12pm) 10/20 @ Skyline Invite (Skline Aquatic) 8/29 H Basha (4 pm) 9/1 @ King of the Mountain Invite (Long Bow GC, Mesa) 10/24-25 @Tempe All City @ McClintock 8/30 @ Chaparral (4pm) 11/3-4 @ State (Skyline Aquatic Center) 9/6 @ Perry (3:30pm) 9/7 @ Desert Solstice X-C Festival (Crooked Tree GC, Tucson) 9/11 H Skyline (4pm) 9/15 @ Woodbridge Invitation (Silver Lakes Sports Com., Corona,CA) 9/22 @ Doug Conley Invite (Shalimar CC) 9/13 @ Hamilton (4pm) ALL SCHEDULES 9/19 H Red Mountain (4pm) 9/28 @ Desert Twilight CC Fest (Francisco Grande GC) 10/6 @ Glendale Showcase (Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale) SUBJECT TO CHANGE 9/20 H Liberty (4pm) LAST UPDATED: 10/20 @ Manny Alvarez Invite (Buena HS) (Non-Varsity) 9/22 @ Chaparral Firebird Tourn 8/14/18 (9a) 10/25 @ Tempe City Meet (Kiwanis Park) Refer to 9/26 @ Corona (3:30pm) 10/31 @ Regionals (Crossroads Park, Gilbert) 9/27 H Queen Creek (4pm) 11/10 @ State Championship (Cave Creek Golf Course) (Var) AZPREPS365.COM for 10/2 @ Highland (3:30pm) 11/17 @ Nike Cross National Regions (Francisco Grande GC) (Var) directions and venues, as 10/04 @ Xavier (4pm) 12/1 @ Nike Cross Country Championship (Portland, OR) (Var) well as game date and time 10/16 H Mt. Pointe(4pm) 10/19 @ State Individual Starts changes 10/22 @ State Team Starts

Boys Cross Country

9/1 @ King of the Mountain Invite (Long Bow GC, Mesa) 9/7 @ Desert Solstice X-C Festival (Crooked Tree GC, Tucson) 9/15 @ Woodbridge Invitation (Silver Lakes Sports Com., Corona,CA) 9/22 @ Doug Conley Invite (Shalimar CC) 9/28 @ Desert Twilight CC Fest (Francisco Grande GC) 10/20 @ Mt Sac Invite (Mt. San Antonia Clg, CA) (Var) 10/19 @ Manny Alvarez Invite (Buena HS) (Non-Varsity) 10/25 @ Tempe City Cross-Country Championships 10/31 @ Regionals (Crossroads Park, Gilbert) 11/10 @ State Championship (Cave Creek Golf Course) (Var) 11/17 @ Nike Cross National Regions (Francisco Grande GC) (Var) 12/1 @ Nike Cross Country Championship (Portland, OR) (Var) Desert Vista Storm Report Page 24

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E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Please note that our current events calendar is located on the school’s website. You stay up to date on what’s happening at DV by clicking HERE or on the logo to the right. Please come out and support all of the amazing students at DV in their extra-curricular endeavors! Desert Vista Home of the Thunder Additionally, daily announcements are accessible on the home page of the School’s web site—and by CLICKING HERE.

HOSA

Seven extraordinary individuals competed at Missy Tran (Desert Vista HS) 2nd in Nutrition the highest level of HOSA Future Health Amy Fan (Desert Vista HS) 2nd in Human Professionals this summer in Dallas, TX. I am Growth & Development proud to say that they represented our district, Megan Chen (Desert Vista HS) 9th in schools, and community in excellent fashion. Transcultural Health Care We had three place in the top 10 in the nation All students worked tremendously hard and and two received a medal for top 3. were driven to do their very best.

PEST CONTROL S CHEDULE

Desert Vista has regularly scheduled PEST CONTROL services on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 a.m. Please note this date on your calendar if your student(s) have sensitivity to the chemicals.

TAX C REDIT DONATION

State law allows Arizonans to jointly may take advantage of CLICK HERE to print a copy of contribute up to $400 to this tax credit. A maximum of the form. If you choose to mail public schools for extra $200 can be deducted per the form with your check to the curricular activities, and then individual tax return, or Desert Vista Bookstore (at deduct that amount directly couples filing a joint return 16440 South 32nd St., from their state income taxes may deduct a maximum of Phoenix, AZ, 85048) a receipt through a tax credit. $400. will be mailed to you. Contributions must be You must have a receipt from postmarked by December 31 your school to submit with of the year to which you want your taxes. You may visit the to apply your tax credit. Desert Vista Bookstore where Individuals and couples filing a receipt will be provided, or Page 27

A Z D IAMONDBACKS H ONOR DVHS S TUDENT C ONNOR W ELLS

The Phoenix Children’s Hospital nominated Connor Wells to be honored at the AZ Diamondbacks game on Sunday, August 5th. Connor was given an official Diamondbacks jersey with his name on the back, he was chosen to throw out the first pitch, and also was on the radio during the course the game. At the end of the game he shared a special moment getting to run the bases with his family and eight of is Desert Vista High School baseball friends met him at home plate. Connor’s an amazing kid and we are so lucky to have him as part of the student body here at Desert Vista High School in addition to manager with the baseball/football teams.

GRAD NIGHT 2019

Hello DV Senior Parents!

We are in the planning stages for Grad Night and we would love to have you join our team. All help, whether it be a one time commitment or a spot on our committee, is so very much appreciated. Our website is www.dvgradnight.com and our email is [email protected]. I know I have an army of wonderful senior parents that I have been volunteering with for years, let’s go out with a bang and do this Grad Night thing right. For those of you that I have met along the way or are going to meet let’s do this thing!

DVHS BAND SCHEDULE

Desert Vista is proud to announce 2018 season highlights for the 7-time and reigning Div. 1 State Marching Band Champions, and the DV Band Program. In addition to these events, the Thunder Marching Band performs at every football game. Please come and support our musicians! For all Band concerts, events, and competitions, please see our calendar at www.thunderband.org

 - Saturday, September 29 - “Thunder in the Hills” Marching Invitational (DV Stadium)  - Thursday, October 4th - Fall Band Concert (free) - 7pm (DV Auditorium)  - Saturday, October 6 - Basha HS Invitational  - Saturday, October 20 - Corona del Sol Invitational

K EY C LUB B LOOD DRIVE T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 18

Desert Vista’s Key Club will host its first blood drive of the year on Tuesday, September 18. Once again partnering with United Blood Services, our Key Club blood drive will be from 7:00 AM through 11:30 AM in the school’s Small Gymnasium. Anyone who is 18 or over may sign up to donate, and students 16 or 17 years of age can sign up with a signed parental consent form. Key Club members will be in the cafeteria each day until the day of the drive with sign-up information, or you may contact John Olson at 480-706-7972, or visit www.BloodHero.com (sponsor code: Thunder). The Key Club welcomes parents and community members to join us in this important endeavor. “Find the hero in you, donate three times a year!”