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Mike DeLaO, Safford Unified Schools Governing Board President, receives ASBA All Arizona School Boards Award
Mr. Mike DeLaO, Safford Unified Schools Governing Board President, receives ASBA (Arizona School Boards Association) All Arizona School Boards Award at the December 10th ASBA membership meeting. This is the highest honor the Arizona School Boards Association bestows on individual governing board members. Mr. Mike DeLaO has served on Safford Schools Governing Board since 1999, and as president for eight years. In addition, he has served on the ASBA Board of Directors as Graham County Director for four years and was named ASBA County Director of the Year in 2004. He also served on the ASBA Legislative Network and as ASBA President. Mr. DeLaO has served on the Federal Relations Network, the ASBA Nominating committee, and currently serves on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Board and Vice President for the National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members. He has held a number of positions for NSBA (National School Boards Association) and on the Governor’s P-20 Council. In addition, Mr. DeLaO has been very involved with our community and its youth, serving as Past President of the Safford Rotary Club, Sustaining Board for the EAC Catholic Newman Center, Board Member for the Safford High School Foundation and in 2001 he and his family received the City of Safford "Pride of Safford" Award for involvement with youth. We are grateful for all Mr. DeLaO does for our schools and community and are pleased others recognize his efforts as well.
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2010-2011 School Calendar
The final draft of the 2010-2011 School Calendar was presented to the Governing Board for approval at the February Board meeting. The approved calendar can be viewed under downloads on the District website.
One significant change to this calendar is that Spring Break will be the week of March 21 through March 25, which is one week later than usual. This will make it possible for Safford Schools to have the same Spring Break as Eastern Arizona College and our neighboring Districts.
Another change will be that Christmas Break will be two days longer than we have had it in the past. It will be from December 23 through January 7.
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| Arizona State Tax Credit
Help our schools while taking advantage of the Arizona State Tax Credit. Please go to Downloads to print a brochure with more information about this. The brochure includes a form for you to use in making your contribution to the extracurricular activities of your choice at any school in Safford Unified School District.
Thank you!
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Welcome To Safford Schools!
We are happy to have you at Safford Schools! Below is information to help make a smooth transition for your child into a new school.
Before registering at an elementary school, students in Grades K-6 need to contact Mrs. Gail Curtis at the District Office, 734 11th Street, to find out which school has the fewest students in their grade. A form will be given to the parent to take to the school. Registration takes place at the school site. The secretaries at the school assign the teacher according to the fewest number of students in the class. The secretaries also provide parents with information regarding lunches, buses, etc.
When enrolling, students new to the District must bring a birth certificate and immunization records with them. A form will be provided for the parent to sign, requesting records from the previous District.
The daily schedule for each school is as follows:
Dorothy Stinson School starts at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.
(Each Wednesday is collaboration day for teachers. Students will
be released at 1:25 p.m.)
Lafe Nelson School starts at 8:40 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.
(Each Wednesday is collaboration day for teachers. Students will
be released at 1:40 p.m.)
Ruth Powell School starts at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 3:35 p.m.
(Each Wednesday is collaboration day for teachers. Students will
be released at 1:35 p.m.)
Safford Middle School starts at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:22 p.m.
(The first Wednesday of each month is collaboration day for
teachers. Students will be released at 11:35 a.m.)
Safford High School starts at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m.
(The first Wednesday of each month is collaboration day for
teachers. Students will be released at 11:48 a.m.)
Students in Grades 7-8 will register for school at the Safford Middle School office at 612 11th Street. Please Safford Middle School web page for registration information.
New High School students, Grades 9-12, need to meet with a counselor before enrolling at Safford High School. The principal at our alternative high school, Mt. Graham High School, meets with students prior to enrolling. Please see Safford High School and Mt. Graham High School web pages for registration information.
Students residing outside District boundaries, wishing to attend Safford Schools, must submit an open enrollment application. Applications are available at the District Office or at this website in the section titled "Enrolling Students Information." If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Curtis at (928) 348-7000 extension 7701.
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Click here to be redirected to the Safford Schools Crisis Response Team Site.
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Dorothy Stinson 6th Grade Students Finish on Top in Math Challenge
Students from Dorothy Stinson School took first place in math competitions against other sixth-graders from Cochise, Greenlee, and Graham counties. The Math Challenge, an event sponsored by the Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics, included both individual and team events.
Competing in Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Patterns, Functions, Algebra, and Number Sense, the DSS varsity team of Ethan Karnes, Ricquee Gonzalez-Green, Rylee Loya, Kash McKinney, and Julianna Young placed 1st in Algebra, Data Analysis, and Problem Solving. Karnes, who was awarded top all-around math student, also placed first in Number Sense and Algebra, Patterns, & Functions on the individual events.
Also attending the competition was the junior varsity team of Kevin Casperson, Stratton Hanchett, Ivanna Holmquest, Joshua McDougal, and Jaycen Tuttle.
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Mrs. O'Mera Receives Promethean Equipment Through Grant
Through a cooperative grant, Safford Middle School language arts teacher D’Anna O’Mera received an interactive technology equipment bundle valued close to $6,500.
The grant was funded by Promethean and Level 3 Audio Visual who provided rural county Education Service Agencies an opportunity to become certified Promethean trainers. In return for becoming a trainer, each county received the equipment at no cost. Five counties participated, Graham, Greenlee, Coconino, Yuma, and La Paz and split the cost of the training so each county paid just $650 to receive the $6,500 bundle. The equipment included an AB+2 Promethean interactive white board system (all in one unit with the board, projector, software and speakers), one slate, a 25 unit ActiVotes student response system and a 5 unit ActivExpression student response system. To receive the equipment, each county’s certified Promethean trainer has agreed to offer at least eight trainings using the equipment throughout the next year.
The location of the equipment was determined by each county. Graham County School Superintendent Donna McGaughey decided this type of equipment would be best utilized daily by a teacher and students. She and Carol Elders, Graham County Technology Integration Specialist, created a grant opportunity for educators in Graham County. Twelve educators submitted applications which were scored anonymously by six judges on leadership, current technology integration, and impact the new equipment would have on students.
“I was pleased with the number of applicants and the quality of their ideas. I wish we would have had more than one to give and I am motivated to look for more opportunities like this for our teachers,” McGaughey said.
Congratulations Mrs. O’Mera!
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SHS Student Brad Kempton's Painting to be Displayed at U.S. Capitol
Brad Kempton, of Safford High School was chosen as the winner of the 2009 Congressional Art Competition for the First District of Arizona. The Congressional Art Competition was initiated by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 and every year since, the First Congressional District recognizes the creative talents of young Americans. The annual exhibition, entitled "An Artistic Discovery," features exceptional artwork by high school students from across the nation. Each Representative may submit one work of art to represent his or her district. The winning piece from each district is displayed in U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. for one year.
Alicia Laeder, the art teacher at Safford High School, entered some of her students artwork and Brad’s was given the honor of being the winner. In addition to having his winning work hang in the Capitol, Southwest Airlines is providing Brad three roundtrip tickets to Washington D.C., where he and his family will attend the official national reception for student winners and the unveiling of the artwork in the Capitol on June 24th, 2009. Brad is also eligible for a scholarship from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Three other of Miss Laeder’s art students were selected as honorable mentions- Shannon Burge, Samantha Paul, and Vanessa Villalba. Their artwork will hang in Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s office in Washington D.C for a year. Safford High School is the most represented out of all the high schools in the First District of Arizona.
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SHS STUDENTS AND SUSD MAINTENANCE
Thanks to the efforts of SHS welding students Kade Crockett, David Carpenter, their instructor Lance Fite, and Safford Schools Maintenance staff Joe Clark and Rick Frazier, Safford High School has improved gated security for student parking lots. Kade was the primary welder for the project and was assisted by David. Rick and Joe provided their expertise to install the gates. Mr. Fite and Mr. Del Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor, oversaw the project. We are grateful for their efforts which have resulted in the placement of three gates to aid in controlling parking lot access. Well done guys!
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