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Marana High School CARING INTERACTIONS & EFFECTIVE PRACTICES Marana High School

Marana High School Tiger Beat April 6, 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 37

Announcements

News & Resources

Dr. Murphy’s Message

In This Beat

Pg 2 AZMERIT Information Pg 3 AzMERIT Mapping Pg 4 Internship Opportunity Pg 5 Prom & Grad Night Info Pg 6 Attend Events Pg 7 Athletics Pg 8 Academies Pg 9 Marana Winds Concert Pg 10 Marana Cares Parent Resource Fair

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I hope you had an amazing Easter weekend with your family. Fourth quarter is already

going so quickly. Thank you for reminding your children to finish their year strong. This

time of year can be difficult for students to keep motivated. We always appreciate all

your support. Have a wonderful week! It is an honor serving as your principal!

MCAT & SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS – are

available in the Counseling Office.

MUSD APRIL APPROVED FLYERS:

http://www.maranausd.org/DocumentCenter/Index/890

MARANA WINDS CONCERT – April 22nd – see flyer Pg 9

MARANA CARES PARENT RESOURCE FAIR –

April 25th – 9AM-Noon @ Coyote Trail - see flyer Pg 10

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 616-6431 or email [email protected]. We are here to serve you.

PARENTS: WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK

Please follow the link below to take a survey. We value feedback from our parents and use

the data from the surveys to make Marana High School even more Caring and Effective.

Thank you very much. We value your insights.

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=o-Ih858YIc5NkXwP6TvA-w

AzMERIT TESTING – Mon-Wed, April 13th–15th. For more information see Page 2 & 3.

COMCAST CARES DAY – MHS Campus Clean-Up, join us on Saturday, April 18th – see

the attached flyer for details or visit this website to sign up: https://www.comcastinthecommunity.com/Project/Detail?projectID=5496

“A VINTAGE AFFAIR” Prom Night – Saturday, April 25th. See page 5 for more info.



Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),

On April 13, 14, and 15, Marana High School will conduct the spring testing session of

AzMERIT testing. Writing is Monday, April 13, Reading is April 14, and Math April 15.

• All Students who take classes referenced in the included AzMERIT Mapping

below are to be in their seats at the regular start time of 8:55am for the day and class they are in.

• Student names, dates, and testing rooms will be posted in the library window.

• ONLY STUDENTS IN CLASSES REFERENCED IN THE MAPPING should be on campus. ALL OTHER STUDENTS should arrive at 12:45 pm for classes on Monday, April 13, Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday April 15.

The Marana Unified School District transportation department will provide a second

bus route on April 13, 14, and 15, exactly 3 and 1/2 hours after the regular pick-

up time in the morning to accommodate students not taking the AzMERIT tests.

The bell schedule has been included below as a reference. If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact the school at (520)-616-6400.

Testing 8:55 am -12:15 pm

LUNCH 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm

Period 1(mon) Period 3 (Tue) Period 5 (Wed) 12:51 pm – 2:10 pm

Announcements 2:10 pm – 2:15 pm

Period 2(mon) Period 4 (Tue) Period 6 (Wed) 2:21 pm - 3:40 pm



AzMERIT TESTING - MAPPING INFORMATION

ENGLISH

ELA 9 ELA 10 CCM102 – Core English 2 CCM202 – Core English 4 ENG102 – English 2 ENG202 – English 4 ENG 124 – English 2 Honors ENG232 – English 4 Pre-AP Honors ENG186 – English 2 ENG286 – English (Composition)

ELA 11 CCM302 – Core English 6 ENG302 – English 6 (American Lit) ENG314 – English 6 American Lit Block ENG316 – American Drama & Film as Literature ENG342 – English 6 AP Literature & Composition JMC302 – Writing & Rhetoric for Today ENG386 - English (American Lit) 6 MATH

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 MAT102 – Algebra 1B MAT314 – Algebra 2B MAT124 – Honors Algebra 1B MAT322 – Honors Algebra 2B MAT186 – Algebra 1B

Geometry MAT202 – Freshman Geometry 1B MAT212 – Geometry 1B MAT224 – Honors Geometry 1B MAT286 – Geometry 1B Algebra 2 MAT314 – Algebra 2B MAT322 – Honors Algebra 2B



INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH THE TOWN OF MARANA

MARANA 2.0 – THE NEXT GENERATION

Our vision for our academies at Marana High School is Discover Your Place and Decide

Your Plan. We have a unique opportunity to help students achieve this through an

internship program we are participating in with the Town of Marana.

Marana High School and the Town of Marana are excited to announce a new

educational partnership – Marana 2.0: The Next Generation – an innovative program

that engages high school students in their local community.

Beginning in the spring 2015 semester, eligible 11th grade students will apply for local

government “jobs” and create projects with real-world magnitude while enrolled in the

MHS internship class. Working with Town staff student projects can include anything

from designing a candidate orientation packet for a Town Council election to creating

overlays and maps for future development within the Technology Services department.

Students will receive a complete list of available projects once accepted to the program.

Town Mentors will assign projects to students and will provide the necessary tools and

information to help students complete those projects. Student projects will progress

over several months and can accommodate flexible working locations including the

school, the town hall, or a students’ home. Town Staff will evaluate completed projects

focusing on written clarity, content relevance, applicability to the department or

position, and the students’ final oral presentation. The MHS internship instructor, Mr.

Alex Ruff, will award the final project grades. Your child will be enrolled in an

internship class and receive an elective credit and a grade for this internship.

The overall goal of this collaborative effort is actively involve young adults in the local

government process. This experience will help students acquire a better

understanding of how their community functions and how local government affects

them daily. It is our hope that this program will provide students exposure to various

career opportunities in both the public and private sector as they continue to explore

their interests.

If your child is interested please have them see Mr. Ruff in B-9 for information. If you

have any questions please contact Mr. Ruff at [email protected].



PROM TICKETS – “A Vintage Affair” Prom tickets are on sale in the Bookstore. Prom

night is Saturday, April 25th, at the Westin La Paloma Resort 8:00PM-Midnight. Tickets

are $60/single and $100/couple. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Permissions slips must be filled-out for guests ahead of time, or they will not be allowed

entry.

AFTER PROM EXPERIENCE – Parents, do you want your children to have a Safe &

Fun After-Prom Experience? If so, we have the event for you and your child! Our STAND

Club (Students Together Against Narcotics and Drinking) is sponsoring an After-Prom

party beginning at 11:30 PM and lasting until 5:00 AM at Bedroxx. Tickets will be on sale

soon so please be on the lookout. Email or call Mrs. Whaley at

[email protected] or 616-6400 ext. 5609 with any questions.

GRAD NIGHT – Seniors & Parents: Still interested in attending Grad Night? Complete a

Senior Grad Night 2015 ticket reservation registration form indicating your interest in

attending Grad Night, May 20th, after graduation and turn it into the Bookstore at

school. The price is now $80 per Senior. Checks are payable to MHS PTO. Bring your

ticket reservation form and payment to the book store ASAP. Make sure both are in an

envelope labeled “SENIOR GRAD NIGHT” and include student’s first and last name on the

front of the envelope. A MHS Grad Night Ticket Reservation Form has been attached for

your convenience. Seniors Only!

Announcements

News & Updates



ATTEND

Campus & Community Events

Visit us at

www.maranausd.org/mhs

Date Event Information

4/6 Varsity Baseball @ Vista Grande 4:00

JV Baseball vs Vista Grande 4:00

Freshman Baseball @ Sunnyside 4:00

4/7 Men’s Tennis vs MVHS 3:30

Women’s Tennis @ MVHS 3:30

Varsity Baseball vs Catalina Foothills 4:00

JV Baseball @ Catalina Foothills 4:30

JV Softball @ Catalina Foothills 4:30

Varsity Softball vs Catalina Foothills 4:45

Volleyball vs Ironwood Ridge 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00

4/8 Track @ Flowing Wells 4:00

4/9 Men’s Tennis @ Catalina Foothills 3:30

Women’s Tennis vs Catalina Foothills 3:30

JV Baseball vs Flowing Wells 4:00

Varsity Baseball @ Flowing Wells 4:30

Varsity Softball @ Flowing Wells 4:00

JV Softball vs Flowing Wells 4:00

Varsity Volleyball @ Pueblo 6:00

Mr. Marana Pageant Auditorium 7:00PM $5 Admission

4/10 Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ CDO 1:00, 3:00 & 6:00

4/11 Freshman Baseball @ Flowing Wells 10:00 & 12:00

Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ CDO

4/18 Comcast Cares Day MHS Campus Clean-Up

Volunteer Opportunity 7-8:00 AM Breakfast

(see attached flyer) 8:00AM-12:00PM Service Projects

12:00-1:00PM Lunch



MARANA ATHLETICS

Tiger Pride

We are in the spring athletic season with baseball, softball, tennis, track and men’s

volleyball. All programs are entrenched in the 3C’s (Culture, Commitment, and

Competitiveness) at practice, on the field, court, and on campus.

We are quickly getting through this season with some really exciting competition and

successes. The men’s Volleyball team continues to dominate their opponents on their

quest to be Section Champions. They won in three sets against Buena who is one of the

stronger competitors in southern Tucson. Baseball and Softball continue to earn their

W’s and work toward making to the playoffs. Both teams have some strong competition

ahead of them. Our Tennis teams have had some challenging competition and have been

true competitors with some very close matches. The Track team competed in the

Rampage Invitational which many of our athletes returned with PR’s. We have quite a

few athletes who are committing to the necessary training to qualify for state. It is

exciting to see their hard work pay off in competition.

Proud to be the AD and TIGER PRIDE!

Ms. Montiel Turner

Tiger Pride Athlete of the Week: RIGHTEOUS

Baseball Softball Ladies Tennis Men’s Tennis V – Mateo Orozco V – Mya Cabral Alison Ukockis Tristan Carmichael JVA – Marc Rivas JV – Taylor Waldorf JVB – Daelyn Toone



Thank You! Special thank you to all the guest

speakers who have shared their experience and

expertise with our Academies!

ACADEMY ADVISORY THIS WEEK – “Heroes” (BHS, MED & S&T) or

“Get Acquainted with Your Future” (MAA)

Guest Speakers: BHS - FBI Agent,

MAA – Sherry Potter, Marana Hall of Fame Inductee

MED – Jerry Robinson, Marana Hall of Fame Inductee

S&T – Raytheon Engineer

GET INVOLVED The Marana Unified School District shares information with our families regarding opportunities,

events, and activities in the community. Select the link to view all approved flyers:

http://www.maranausd.org/DocumentCenter/Index/866

WE ARE IN NEED OF GUEST SPEAKERS!

Our vision for our academies at MHS is Discover Your Place and Decide Your Plan. An

important piece of students discovering their place is to hear from adults who have a

career they love. If you would love to share your wisdom and career story with our

amazing students, we would love to have you. We have guest speakers each

Wednesday from 3:00 to 3:40. Please let me know if you are willing to come and help

our students visualize their future. Sarah Ross: [email protected]





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