We will do this together.
SCHOOL NEWS January / February 2017 4827 N. Country Club Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-362-2000 Monthly newsletter to Salt River High School parents, families and our Community
We will do this together. UPCOMING DATES Tuesday, January 24
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Eagle Families,
Family Night, 5pm—7pm STEAM Focus—Student Led EVIT at SRHS, 11:15am 8th Grade Students to Scottsdale Library, 9am-11am Thursday, January 26
I hope this finds you after an incredible holiday season. Our new year and new semester brings along many anticipated events and celebrations. As with most celebrations, they are a result of hard work and overcoming obstacles. I recently heard a quote that I felt was fitting for this coming semester for all incorporated with SRHS: “Let the light that shines in you, be brighter than the light that shines on you.”
Coffee with Principal, 730am-830am Thursday, February 2 College Day Monday, February 6 FAFSA Workshop Monday, February 20 No School Friday, February 24 SCC Open House March 13-17 Spring Break
This semester will be busy and full of assessments, preparation for post-high school, extra-curricular events, final projects, and commencement ceremonies. And the quote, for me, implies that through all of these events, it’s going to take all of us, not sometimes, but all of the time, working together for the true success and best outcomes for the students at SRHS. It is easy to get caught up in the daily grind of mundane details. But it is in these moments of possible irritation, that we need to keep a big picture focus and work together. My favorite night of the year is Senior Commencement. This night fully encapsulates all of these combined efforts, over an extended period of time. As you’ll see at the bottom of each newsletter, I fully believe that the little things add up to big things. Trust me, this can unfortunately be a negative as well. So in the spirit of the positive, thanks in advance for ensuring good attendance and communication to the school. As a school, we promise to continue to strive to improve in any way that will ultimately assist each child. Sincerely, Jon Gentile
Gathering as a Community through a journey of inspiration. Everything comes down to RELATIONSHIPS. Little things add up to BIG THINGS.
“
Good things come to those who go after them.
SRPMIC Core Values
Honesty
Respect for Self
Respect for Others
Attendance We cannot reiterate the importance of your child’s attendance in school. As a school, our attendance rate is currently at 87%. At minimum, we need our attendance rate to be 90% or better. Thank you for your help and support in this team effort of improving our attendance rate, which contributes towards your child’s success. Grade Level Average Please continue to be aware and cognizant of our new attendance Daily policy. You can always refer to it in our student handbook online Attendance (hyperlinked): 7
92%
Audit Status
8
86%
Respect for Natural Resources
A student will be placed on audit status when ten (10) absences are reached in any individual class during a semester. If this happens, a student may lose credit and/or be withdrawn from Salt River High School. This is extremely important in particular to the our seniors!
9
87%
10
87%
Family Foundation
3 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused)
11
84%
Spirituality
1st formal attendance letter mailed home and school contact by School Attendance Liaison.
12
84%
Work Ethic
6 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused)
Love
Humility
Stewardship
Tolerance
Individuals working for the benefit of the whole community SRHS School Contact Principal Jon Gentile Office Phone: 480-362-2000 Fax: 480-362-2090 [email protected] http://srhs.srpmic-ed.org/
http://srhs.srpmic-ed.org/documentsandforms
2nd formal attendance letter mailed home (with tracking), school contact by Parent and Community Involvement Specialist to schedule a required meeting. The student may not return to school until a meeting is scheduled. 9 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused) 3rd formal attendance letter mailed home (with certification), school contact made and referral made to SRPMIC Attendance Officer. 15 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused) Student may be recommended to be withdrawn from Salt River High School. Letter of notification mailed home (with tracking) and school contact made.
STEAM Night, January 24th Salt River High School will be brimming with curiosity, creativity and collaboration when students and families gather for STEAM Night Jan. 24. This will be the first STEAM Night hosted by SRHS and the interactive event is open to the Community. STEAM Night celebrates innovative learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics and aims to develop ongoing and long-term student interest and engagement in those areas. We are raffling two Samsung Galaxy Tablets. See you there!
We will do this together. UPCOMING DATES Tuesday, January 24
MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Eagle Families,
Family Night, 5pm—7pm STEAM Focus—Student Led EVIT at SRHS, 11:15am 8th Grade Students to Scottsdale Library, 9am-11am Thursday, January 26
I hope this finds you after an incredible holiday season. Our new year and new semester brings along many anticipated events and celebrations. As with most celebrations, they are a result of hard work and overcoming obstacles. I recently heard a quote that I felt was fitting for this coming semester for all incorporated with SRHS: “Let the light that shines in you, be brighter than the light that shines on you.”
Coffee with Principal, 730am-830am Thursday, February 2 College Day Monday, February 6 FAFSA Workshop Monday, February 20 No School Friday, February 24 SCC Open House March 13-17 Spring Break
This semester will be busy and full of assessments, preparation for post-high school, extra-curricular events, final projects, and commencement ceremonies. And the quote, for me, implies that through all of these events, it’s going to take all of us, not sometimes, but all of the time, working together for the true success and best outcomes for the students at SRHS. It is easy to get caught up in the daily grind of mundane details. But it is in these moments of possible irritation, that we need to keep a big picture focus and work together. My favorite night of the year is Senior Commencement. This night fully encapsulates all of these combined efforts, over an extended period of time. As you’ll see at the bottom of each newsletter, I fully believe that the little things add up to big things. Trust me, this can unfortunately be a negative as well. So in the spirit of the positive, thanks in advance for ensuring good attendance and communication to the school. As a school, we promise to continue to strive to improve in any way that will ultimately assist each child. Sincerely, Jon Gentile
Gathering as a Community through a journey of inspiration. Everything comes down to RELATIONSHIPS. Little things add up to BIG THINGS.
“
Good things come to those who go after them.
SRPMIC Core Values
Honesty
Respect for Self
Respect for Others
Attendance We cannot reiterate the importance of your child’s attendance in school. As a school, our attendance rate is currently at 87%. At minimum, we need our attendance rate to be 90% or better. Thank you for your help and support in this team effort of improving our attendance rate, which contributes towards your child’s success. Grade Level Average Please continue to be aware and cognizant of our new attendance Daily policy. You can always refer to it in our student handbook online Attendance (hyperlinked): 7
92%
Audit Status
8
86%
Respect for Natural Resources
A student will be placed on audit status when ten (10) absences are reached in any individual class during a semester. If this happens, a student may lose credit and/or be withdrawn from Salt River High School. This is extremely important in particular to the our seniors!
9
87%
10
87%
Family Foundation
3 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused)
11
84%
Spirituality
1st formal attendance letter mailed home and school contact by School Attendance Liaison.
12
84%
Work Ethic
6 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused)
Love
Humility
Stewardship
Tolerance
Individuals working for the benefit of the whole community SRHS School Contact Principal Jon Gentile Office Phone: 480-362-2000 Fax: 480-362-2090 [email protected] http://srhs.srpmic-ed.org/
http://srhs.srpmic-ed.org/documentsandforms
2nd formal attendance letter mailed home (with tracking), school contact by Parent and Community Involvement Specialist to schedule a required meeting. The student may not return to school until a meeting is scheduled. 9 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused) 3rd formal attendance letter mailed home (with certification), school contact made and referral made to SRPMIC Attendance Officer. 15 Absences (Excused and/or Unexcused) Student may be recommended to be withdrawn from Salt River High School. Letter of notification mailed home (with tracking) and school contact made.
STEAM Night, January 24th Salt River High School will be brimming with curiosity, creativity and collaboration when students and families gather for STEAM Night Jan. 24. This will be the first STEAM Night hosted by SRHS and the interactive event is open to the Community. STEAM Night celebrates innovative learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics and aims to develop ongoing and long-term student interest and engagement in those areas. We are raffling two Samsung Galaxy Tablets. See you there!
