Carolyn Edwards MAY 2013 District F
IMPORTANT DATES Dear District F Constituents, Parents, Staff, Students and Friends: FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL WILL NOT BE IN SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 05/24/13 Professional Dev. Day Since my last newsletter, the Board decided to postpone the decision 05/27/13 Memorial Day on doing a search for our next superintendent. In the meantime, the For a complete list of calendar dates access Board is conducting town hall meetings to ascertain three things: CCSD 2012-2013 School Calendar the direction the District is going, the reforms underway, and the qualities we should look for in our next superintendent. Several meetings have PARENTS/STUDENTS already occurred and more are scheduled. Please try to get to one of
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 (Last day of School) them. A list of the meetings can be found at: Town Hall Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: In addition, there is an online survey that you can take with regard to May 9, 2013, 4:00 p.m. the District and the superintendent. To complete the survey, go to: May 23, 2013, 4:00 p.m. Parent, Student, & Staff survey focuses on schools June 20, 2013, 4:00 p.m. June 27, 2013, 4:00 p.m. On May 20, Monday, at 5:30pm the Board will conduct a special meeting July 11, 2013, 4:00 p.m. to determine the next steps in the superintendent selection process. This Board meetings are held on the meeting will take place at 2832 E. Flamingo Rd., in the board room. It nd th 2 & 4 Thursday of will also be live webcast. each month, unless otherwise *noted: Edward A Greer Education Center, Board Room 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121 I have scheduled monthly F-Troop meetings for next school year and Access the District’s web site Clark County School District that schedule is attached. My next F-Troop meeting is Wednesday, May 8th at 9:30am at Wright Elementary School. I hope to see many WORK SESSION MEETINGS: of you there. May 1, 2013, 8:00 a.m. June 5, 2013, 8:00 a.m. We have just five weeks left in the school year. I will be attending July 3, 2013, 8:00 a.m. many activities recognizing students and schools throughout the month Edward A. Greer Education Center, Board Room of May. If you have an event you would like me to attend, please let me 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121 know as soon as possible. My May schedule books up very quickly. Access the District’s web site Clark County School District Thank you for all you do for children. SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS: May 15, 2013, 5:30 p.m. (Adoption of Final Budget) Carolyn Edward A Greer Education Center, Board Room [email protected] 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121 873-3097 May 20, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Edward A Greer Education Center, Board Room 2832 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121
CONTINUED MESSAGE FROM TRUSTEE CAROLYN EDWARDS ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Clark County School District Town Hall Meetings. The Board of School Trustees is seeking input about SAVE THE DATE: Calendar the upcoming the direction the District is taking, the reforms under F-TROOP Meeting for Wednesday, May 8, 2013 way, and the superintendent selection process. 9:30am, William Wright Elementary School Please join the Trustees for one of these Town Hall 8425 Bob Fisk Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada 89178 Meetings. 2013 GRADUATION CALENDAR: Click Thursday, May 2, 5:30 p.m. on the below link for a complete listing of schools, Virgin Valley High School locations, dates, and times for 2013 Graduation! 820 Valley View Dr., Mesquite 89027 2013 Graduation Calendar
Friday, May 3, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Ed W. Clark High School, Theater 4291 W. Pennwood Ave., Las Vegas 89102
Monday, May 6, 4:00 p.m. CCSD Administrative Center, Room 242 5100 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89146
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. Cimarron-Memorial High School, Theater 2301 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89128
Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. Western High School, Theater 4601 W. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas 89107
Monday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. Legacy High School, Theater 150 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas 89084
2013 – 2014 F-TROOP MEETING DATE AND HOSTING SCHOOL
2013
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 9:30 a.m. School: William Wright Elementary School, Cafeteria Address: 8425 Bob Fisk Ave.
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 9:30 a.m. School: Kenny C. Guinn Middle School, Library Address: 4150 S. Torrey Pines Drive
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m. School: Mark L. Fine Elementary School, Library Address: 6635 W. Cougar Avenue
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 9:30 a.m. School: Aldeane Comito Ries Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room Address: 9805 S. Lindell Road
Date/Time: Friday, December 11, 2013, 9:30 a.m. *Please note: this is a brunch meeting. Home: Carolyn Edwards Address: 3275 S. Tioga Way
2014
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 9:30 a.m. School: Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School, Library Address: 4905 Chartan Avenue
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 9:30 a.m. School: Grant Sawyer Middle School, Library Address: 5450 Redwood Street
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 9:30 a.m. School: Charles & Phyllis Frias Elementary School, Library Address: 5800 Broken Top Avenue
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 9:30 a.m. School: Desert Oasis High School, Library Address: 6600 W. Erie Avenue
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 9:30 a.m. School: Roger Bryan Elementary School, Library Address: 8255 Katie Avenue
CCSD Earns Top‐10 Ranking in Foothill High School to Perform in Summer School Information Digital School Districts 2014 Macy’s Parade Available Online
The Clark County School District (CCSD) earned Macy's officials made a surprise visit to Foothill High Curriculum and Professional Development a top-10 ranking in the 2012-2013 Digital School School on April 12, 2013, to announce the marching Division’s (CPDD) high school enrichment and Districts Survey, sponsored by the Center for band will perform in the 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving middle school credit recovery classes have Digital Education (CDE) and the National School Day Parade. Foothill's marching band is one of just two sessions. Session I: June 17-July 5 and Boards Association (NSBA). The survey 10 high school marching bands selected to participate Session II: July 8-25, which are 7:30 a.m.- showcases exemplary school boards’ and in the 2014 parade, out of hundreds of applications. 12:15 p.m. The courses are $100 per one-half districts’ use of technology to govern the district, credit for original credit or $50 per one-half communicate with students, parents and the credit for credit recovery and can be taken at community and to improve district operations. designated CPDD high school sites. Contact “It’s really exciting to see the unique and creative a school location to discover the wide-range of ways districts are using technology,” said classes offered. Cathilea Robinett, CDE’s executive vice president. “These outstanding innovations are Pre-registration payment takes place moving us forward. We see these leaders as an April 29-June 10 and parents may pay online inspiration to other school districts to continue with a credit card at leading education into a digital future.” http://www.ccsd.net/schools/summer-school to guarantee enrollment in the course(s); Four CCSD Schools among no refunds are available for these courses.
“Most Challenging” Foothill High School's Augspurger Theater explodes with confetti Parents can also walk-in to register their and excitement as marching band members are surprised with the student. Late walk-in registration will take Four CCSD schools earned a spot on the news that they have been selected to participate in the 2014 place June 12-13 (Session I and Session II), Washington Post's list of the nation’s most Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. July 2-3 (Session II only). Remember that challenging high schools. As reported by the classes may be limited or closed during late Las Vegas Sun, the following CCSD schools “Inside Education” recognizes registration and that no checks or credit cards made the Post’s rankings: outstanding CCSD Employees, Schools are accepted for late registration. Payment by and Departments cash or money order payable to CCSD Advanced Technologies Academy Secondary Summer School will be accepted Clark High School Do you know of a CCSD employee, school or for late registration. Green Valley High School. department that has gone "above and beyond?" Liberty High School If so, they can get recognition on CCSD's "Inside Virtual High School (VHS) Online also offers Education" TV show. Send your information via summer school to make up credits or take e-mail to [email protected]. Please courses for the first time. The summer session Joint Vegas PBS for Exploration include your name and phone number. Inside takes place June 17 - July 25 and is also $100 Space Tour in June Education airs every Tuesday night at 7:30 on per one-half credit. Students can register Vegas PBS, Ch. 10. online April 8-10 after speaking with their Vegas PBS is sponsoring “Exploration: Space school counselor at http://www.ccsdde.net. Tour” June 8 & 9, 2013. Participants will see the U.S. Army Supports STEM Honors courses are also available for students Space Shuttle Endeavour and tour the California during the summer sessions at VHS. Science Center in Los Angeles. The bus Curriculum in CCSD departs Vegas PBS June 8 at 7:30 a.m. and The U.S. Army furthered its support for science, The Academy for Individualized Study (AIS) returns June 9 at 6 p.m. For an itinerary of the technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) also offers summer sessions from June 17- trip and more information, visit education and for Clark County students and July 25 and an enrollment fee of $100 plus a www.vegaspbs.org/specials or call 737-7500. educators on April 9, 2013, through its sponsorship of $100 refundable book fee where applicable, is (Photos are courtesy of NASA and Space.com.) the Nevada Region Ten80 Student Racing Challenge. required. Registration takes place from April More than 300 CCSD students and educators 8-June 10 at http://schools.ccsd.net/ais/. gathered at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experience the direct connection between motorsports, technology careers and the hands-on learning they’ll do as part of a national initiative that is attracting a broad and diverse audience to STEM
learning. “The U.S. Army supports high-performance Register for Free IEP Workshop set education initiatives that are research-based, June 13 compelling for youth and reach a widely underserved audience,” said Army spokesman Mark Davis. A free online workshop on Thursday, June 13, 2013, from noon to 1 p.m. will introduce participants to the Individualized Education Program (IEP), including how to use evaluations to write measurable goals and strategies to help parents become more active participants in their child’s IEP meetings. Registration is required; . go to http://www.nvpep.org/training-calendar.