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A Note From the Principal October-November News
Advisory Time at Stapley Junior High
Welcome back to Stapley Junior High for the 2012-13 school year. When you looked over your child’s
handbook this year you will have seen a time during the day called SOS. During second hour an advi-
sory time is included in our school wide schedule and we call it SOS for Sabercats Organized for Suc-
cess. Advisory time is a program that provides a way for an adult advisor to meet regularly with a
group of students during the day. This allows for an extra set of eyes to watch over and support each
student. When students make a lasting connection with at least one caring adult, academic and person-
al outcomes improve.
Our SOS time consists of two new components and one very familiar concept for our students. First,
SOS is specific time for students to look at their own performance. We ask them to be aware of how
they are performing and have frequent discussions about their grades and behavioral progress. Inter-
ventions can be implemented earlier, when they are most effective, instead of waiting until the end of a
grading period. These interventions can be academic or behaviorally focused.
Second, SOS time will be used to teach students self-management skills such as organizing their own
binder and then checking it each week during advisory. This daily planner program supports those stu-
dents who are already organized and provides a model for those students who are still acquiring organi-
zational skills. You should be able to look over your child’s planner and know what they are working
on at any time this year.
Third, ‘Stapley Survivor’ is back. Stapley Survivor is a program designed to enhance the affective so-
cial environment of our junior high. The Carnegie report, Turning Points 2000, by Jackson and Davis,
states the need to “provide a safe and healthy environment as part of improving academic performance
and developing caring and ethical citizens.” Renowned educator Madeline Hunter speaks to a school’s
affective environment in her Principles of Learning with the term ‘Feeling Tone’. The feeling tone or
caring environment so important in the junior high years really revolves around the adults on the cam-
pus connecting with and caring about students.
The ‘Stapley Survivor’ incorporates a series of designed activities with the purpose of reinforcing
Truth, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility as behaviors the students actively use to self-monitor their
actions. A series of team building activities will reach out to include all students during SOS and their
lunch time. The subtle reminders of the four behaviors will remain a part of the program even when
the Stapley Survivor Challenge changes.
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Counseling
Counseling office hours:
8:15-4:15
A-M Mr. Benham
N-Z Mrs. Griner
All students have been in the computer labs learn-
ing how to log onto their MyMPS accounts.
MyMPS is a place where students and parents can
view grades, attendance and other school infor-
mation. It is suggested that students and parents log
on at least once a week to check grades.
7th grade
Counselors met with 7th grade students through
their English classes and introduced the Navigator
Career Planning System. Mesa Public Schools
students use the system to develop educational and
career plans for personal success. The program
helps students explore interests and skills through
various assessments, allows them to investigate
careers and to begin work on the E.C.A.P. plan.
8th grade
All 8th grade students will be taking the ACT Ex-
plore test during the week of October 15-19th. This
test is made up of one educational and career plan-
ning component as well as four academic sections
that cover English, Math, Reading and Science.
This test is similar to the ACT students take for
college entrance. The results of this assessment
will give you and your student an idea of his/her
strengths and weaknesses related to college en-
trance. Results will be presented to students as
soon as they are sent back to us.
An E.C.A.P. (Educational Career Action Plan) plan
reflects a students’ current plan of coursework,
career aspirations and extended learning opportuni-
ties in order to develop individual and career goals.
This plan is initiated in 7th grade and updated each
year through high school. You can log into the
Navigator with your student at
www.mpsaz.kuder.com. Their user name is: st+6
digit ID, password is: 6 digit ID.
PARENT UNIVERSITY
Parent and Children Connected
Parent University is sponsored by Mesa
Public Schools. It offers free classes to
parents to help deal with a wide variety of
topics. For more information go to
www.mpsaz.org/parentu.
Registration is required
Lost and Found
is Located in the
Bookstore
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Silver Service Award
All Mesa 7th and 8th grade students may choose to earn the Mesa Public Schools Silver Service Award for Excellence in Service Learning. Stu-dents who earn this Award will receive:
* A certificate with a “Silver Seal” * A notation of the Award on their permanent record
The Silver Service Award will be awarded to students for their completion of 50 hours of un-paid service during their 7th and 8th grade years of junior high. Those hours include preparation, action, and reflection. Students may earn hours from the first day of 7th grade through 8th grade. Students may earn hours from a combi-nation of curriculum-based and extracurricular service.
If your son or daughter works as a volunteer at a hospital, church, zoo, school or does any ser-vice activity where there is not pay, he or she can receive credit for his/her time by filling out an application, keeping track of the hours on a timecard and completing a reflection activity in April. If your child would like to pick up an ap-plication or wants to be involved in an activity but doesn’t know how, please encourage them to contact Mrs. LeRoy in room 119.
Research confirms that when
parents are involved in the edu-
cation of their child, that child is
more focused, comfortable,
trusting and excels in both aca-
demics and social behavior.
Parent University offers ses-
sions that provide opportunities
to learn more about child devel-
opment and effective guidance.
Please check out the classes
available at:
www.mpsaz.org/parentuwww.mpsaz.org/parentuwww.mpsaz.org/parentuwww.mpsaz.org/parentu.
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The Mesa Public Library
will be offering several
teen programs.
For more information,
please contact
Shari Brown
Mesa Public Library
(480) 644-4090
Media Center News Welcome back Stapley Sabercats! Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Stalcup are very excited to be working with all the stu-dents and can’t wait to help them find the perfect book to read. Just a few reminders about policies in the
library:
* Stapley library is open everyday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. * Students must have an ID to check out books. * Books are checked out for two weeks and may be renewed once. * A limit of two items may be checked out at one time. * Drinks and food are notnotnotnot allowed in the
library.
We will be having our annual Scholastic Book Fair November 13-16. This is a great opportunity to do some holiday or other shopping. All of the English classes will be attending and we will be open before and after school, so feel free to stop in! See you at the Media Center!
COUNSELORS CORNER
Mesa Public Schools Presents
OP SHOP
A world of options and opportunities
featuring over 100 representatives from:
Colleges and Universities
Business and Industry
Professional Organizations
Military Services
Technical and Vocational Schools
Monday, October 15, 2012
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Red Mountain High School 7301 East Brown
Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
For more information go to www.mpsaz.org/
guidance/op-shop/
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FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Dear Parents,
My name is Alma Woods and this is my first year at Stapley Jr. High. I have been an RN since 1992. I decided in 2005
to make the change from hospital to school nursing. This is my 9th year with MPS and I have enjoyed helping students
with their medical needs. My Health Assistant, Diane Hunt, has worked for MPS almost 20 years. This is her 5th year
at Stapley. We want to work together with you to help your son/daughter stay safe and healthy as well as optimize
their learning at school. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns/information regarding their medical
needs. (480) 472-2798 or adwoods@mpsaz.org
Here is some information regarding our medication dispensing policy. Please note that parents must go through the
health office for all prescription and over the counter medication taken at school. Loose medication or expired
medication cannot be accepted. We are unable to administer narcotic medication at school due to safety concerns
while on campus. The following policy is intended to comply with state laws and to ensure the safety of the students
while at school. Medications must be brought into the health office by an adult.
Medication Policy
When it is necessary for a student to take medication during school hours, the following requirements need to be met:
♦ Prescription medication must be in ORIGINAL container with a non-expired prescription label.
♦ Over-the-counter medications must be in the ORIGINAL container with original package directions.
♦ Herbal/Natural supplements cannot be dispensed for more than 5 consecutive days without a prescription from a
medical provider.
♦ Age-appropriate dosage as stated on the label will be dispensed.
♦ A Parent’s Consent for Giving Medication at School must be signed by the parent/guardian for us to administer
medication to the student.
♦ A signed consent form to self-carry medications such as inhalers and Epi-Pens must be on file in the health office
every school year in order for students to carry.
♦ Name of student, dosage, time, dates to be given, and the name of the medication must be clearly stated on the
consent.
♦ It is recommended that when you get a prescription filled that you request a separate “school bottle” from the
pharmacy. This is especially important with liquid medications (such as antibiotics).
♦ All inhalers, self-carry or not, must have a pharmacy label placed on them or have the inhaler inside the box
that has the pharmacy label placed on the outside of the box. Inhalers not properly labeled are not allowed per
district policy.
♦ Medications given three times a day are discouraged at school. Please make arrangements to give these medica-
tions before and after school.
♦ Narcotic pain medication cannot be given at school.
♦ Medications brought to school and not meeting the necessary requirements cannot be dispensed due to state guide-
lines. The medication will be locked in the health office until parent/guardian verifies the medication, signs the
proper forms or takes it home.
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The Mesa Police Department would appreciate your assistance in providing the following information
to MPS junior high and high school students. Please consider publication on your website and/or in
your student newspaper and parent newsletter:
Teen Connection is a new section of the Mesa Police Department’s website. You can read and down-
load educational brochures, submit a tip, sign up to receive police alerts or submit a question to a
crime prevention officer. Check it out at:
http://www.mesaaz.gov/police/teen-connection/default.aspx.
Teen Connection es una sección nueva del sitio de internet del Departamento de Policía de Mesa.
Puede leer o imprimir folletos educativos, compartir información, registrarse para recibir alertas de la
Policía o someter preguntas a un oficial de prevención de crimen. Visítanos al: http://
www.mesaaz.gov/police/teen-connection/default.aspx.
Contact:
Patty Gallagher, crime prevention officer
Mesa Police Department
130 N. Robson
Mesa AZ 85201-6697
(480) 644-2033
The district's silent witness program, Take a Stand, is available 24 hours a day to report campus con-
cerns anonymously to the MPS Security Department: (480) 472-STOP or (480) 472-7867.
Emergency Communications
Mesa Public Schools wants to keep communication open between home and school. In
the event of an emergency during the school day, there are two new tools to provide you
with information about lockdowns, utility problems or stranger danger incidents. Visit the
district Web site at www.mpsaz.org and click the “Alert” button or dial the Parent Infor-
mation phone line for a recorded message at (480) 472-1175
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GO STAPLEY CHORUSES!
The Stapley Choruses are off to a great year and are already showing a lot of progress! We are very happy to wel-
come all of the new chorus students to our program and to welcome back the students from last year. The choruses
are working on their music-reading skills and correct vocal production this semester. We are looking forward to our
concerts this year which will be on the following dates:
Sep. 27 Thurs. 7:00 pm Fall Concert - Stapley Auditorium - All Choirs
Oct. 22 Mon. 12 - 9 pm MPS Choral Festival - Mesa Arts Center - Advanced
Dec. 18 Tues. 7 pm Winter Concert - Stapley Auditorium - All Choirs
Feb. 23 Sat. 8 am - 4 pm Mesa Honor Choir - Mesa Arts Center - Chosen
Mar. 1 Fri. 3 pm Stapley Street Fair - All Choirs
May 3 Fri. 8 am - 4 pm ACDA Jr. High Choral Festival - Phoenix - Advanced
May 16 Thurs. 7:00 pm Spring Concert - Stapley Auditorium - All Choirs
It is very important to get into the chorus program early and to learn the basic skills that are necessary to move on
to more advanced groups or prepare for high school. Research has shown that there is a definite link between stu-
dents who consistently study music and academic achievement. Research also shows that music students watch less
television, report less boredom in school, and are less likely to drop out of school. If your son or daughter has not
yet tried chorus, encourage them to take part in this program to enhance their junior high experience!
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UPCOMING SPORTS
Keep America Beautiful
Baseball
Softball
Badminton
Register Online
Practices may start October 22
Volleyball
Flag Football
Cross Country
Practices may start January 7
Girls Basketball
Boys Soccer
Practices may start March 18
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STAPLEY BAND 2012-2013 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
Times given are the student’s commitment time.
Concerts taking place at Stapley JHS typically start at 7pm.
Please see the band calendar (online) for exact start times.
♦ Friday, September 7th 5:00-10:30pm @ Mountain View HS
Wind Ensemble
Mtn. View Football Feeder Night
♦ Tuesday, October 2nd 6:15-8:15pm @ Stapley JHS
All bands
1st Quarter Concert
♦ Thursday, December 13th 6:15-8:15pm @ Stapley JHS
All bands
2nd Quarter Concert
♦ Tuesday, January 15th (time TBA, during school) @ Stapley JHS
Wind Ensemble
Celebrate the Arts Performance
♦ Thursday, January 17th 5:00-8:30pm @ Mountain View HS
Wind Ensemble
Mtn. View Concert Band Feeder Night
♦ Thursday, February 7th (time TBA, evening performance) @ Stapley JHS
Jazz band
Show Off Stapley
♦ Friday, March 1st 4:00-7:45pm @ Stapley JHS
All bands
Spring concert
♦ Thurday, March 21st or Thursday, April 25th (time/location TBA)
Wind Ensemble
ABODA JHS concert festival
♦ Thursday, May 9th 6:15-8:00pm @ Stapley JHS
All bands
4th Quarter Concert
Dates may be added, deleted, or changed. Please check your email address that you will provide on the last page to
receive updates. Also, check the Band Calendar on the website!
STUDENTS THAT HAVE BRACES SHOULD NOT VISIT THE ORTHODONTIST
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO OUR PERFORMANCES!
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WE NEED YOUR HELP
ProblemProblemProblemProblem: Special Education
Buses transporting our disa-
bled students morning and
afternoons have experi-
enced great difficulty enter-
ing the south parking lot.
This hazard has been creat-
ed by parents dropping off
and picking up students in
front of the school rather
than in the back. If an emer-
gency arose, emergency ve-
hicles would not be able to
enter the parking lot.
SolutionSolutionSolutionSolution: Please drop off and
pick up your students in the
north parking lot, in the back
of the school. It is designat-
ed as the drop-off and pick-
up area for students. Red
fire lanes and cross walks
have been painted to make
the area safer and more ac-
cessible.
Vehicles should not should not should not should not be enter-
ing the BUSES ONLY area.
Cybercat Cafe LinksCybercat Cafe LinksCybercat Cafe LinksCybercat Cafe Links For Homework Help and
Extra Teaching Tips use the link below:
http://www2.mpsaz.org/stapley/parent-info/cybercats_cafe/
Purchase
Yours Today!
Spirit Day is Every
Friday
Show your Spirit and
Wear Your Shirt
T-Shirts are available for pur-
chase in the front office.
$15.00 for V-Neck—$10.00 for
Crew Neck
The Black Zip-up Hoodies are
in. The cost is $22.00
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BUILDERS CLUB
The Stapley Builders Club is off to another great year! This year’s elected of-ficers are as follows: Taylor Motley, President; Abby Mintz, Vice President & Secretary. The Treasurers are Thomas Sutherlin and Ashley Stearns. Con-gratulations!
The Builders have begun their Box Tops for Education collection. Second hour teachers are collecting the box tops. At the end of each quarter, the class with the most box tops will be recognized and rewarded. Each box top is worth ten cents. All proceeds will be directly deposited in the club account to use for community service projects.
Builders Club continues to recycle all of the paper for the school. The yellow and green PAPER ONLY bin is located in the parking lot in the back of the school. You may deposit newspaper, mail, phone books, etc. in this bin. Proceeds are deposited into the Builders Club account.
For their September project, The Builders Club donated $100.00 to the Ameri-can Red Cross Relief Fund to help those who suffered from recent disasters.
Future planned projects include their annual Thanksgiving pie drive, walk for Lymphoma, sock drive, Christmas angels, and more.
Any student still interested in joining the club or any parent that is interested in donating ECA money or items for any of our projects may contact Mrs. Mat-tingly at ematting@mpsaz.org or call 472-2733.
Thanks to all who continue to support the good work of the Stapley Builders Club!!!
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SLAC’r Club
Join the Stapley Jr. High Library Advisory Club (SLAC’rs)! We meet eve-
ry other Wednesday afternoon between 3:50 and 4:20 p.m. in the Media
Center beginning September 11th. We will read books and then discuss
them in a friendly, casual setting. As a group we may be able to organize
trips to the book stores to see authors and also see movies that have been
adapted from books. HUNGER GAMES is coming up! Our club will also
be involved in giving opinions on which books to purchase for the Stapley
Library. We will have time to socialize while discussing our own personal
thoughts about the books we read. We will again do our fantastic fund-
raiser called “Pennies for Pets” in January and our Read-A-Thon in
March. In the spring we will sponsor a school wide drawing contest. Come
join the SLAC’rs and minds will be opened to great things when reading.
Booster Club Information
If you are interested in attending a Stapley Junior High Booster Club Meeting, they are held on the 2nd
Thursday of each month. at 10 AM in the Den. October’s meeting will be held on October 4th due to
October Break. The Booster Club is always in need of parent input and assistance with various projects.
Parents who are interested in taking photos of 7th grade student activities during the school year
please contact Joni Nielson at the e-mail listed below.
F.Y.I. — There will be an on-going clothing drive for the nurses to use for clothing malfunctions. If you
are sending in shorts, please make sure they meet dress code rules. Also, if anyone would like to con-
tribute food items for the parent Thanksgiving Dinner in Mrs. Mattingly’s classroom November 15th,
please bring them to the front office by November 9th. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Also, student council will be doing a “Toys for Tots” toy drive November 7th - 20th. We will also have
our annual food drive in the spring.
Ocean Blue comes to Stapley every Thursday to sell their delicious yogurt to the students and staff for
one dollar. Proceeds help purchase items for our school.
Joni Nielson jnielson9@cox.net
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Now Through Thanksgiving in
the Front Office
On Sale
*After November 26th the cost
will be $38.00
$32 NOW
SJH Sabercats Expiration Date: 00/00/00
ADVERTISEMENT HEADING
“Stapley Sabercat Secrets”
Expiration Date:
Order it Now! On Sale Now At the Bookstore
YEARBOOKS
“Stapley Sabercat Secrets”
*Yearbooks must be ordered by December 1st otherwise you will be placed on
a waiting list for the remaining few that are left over.
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Attendance at School
Attendance at school is very important for your child’s success. Excessive
absences often result in poor school work. When an absence is necessary,
please call the attendance office by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the absence.
Absence excuses can be left 24 hours a day on the attendance line (472-
2785). If a parent is unable to call, a note should be brought to the office on
the day the student returns to school. After 24 hours an unexcused absence
may be considered a truancy. Teachers may choose not to accept or award
credit for work missed because of truancy.
It is a students responsibility to request makeup work and make necessary
arrangements with teachers when absent.
Stapley JHS is a closed campus. Students may only be checked out for
lunch by their own parent.
We appreciate parental support in this matter. Students who live close to the
school and prefer to eat lunch at home must obtain a lunch permit from the
office. Otherwise, all students are expected to remain on campus.
Students will only be released from school to their own parent/guardian. Al-
low time to come to the office to sign your student out. In emergency situa-
tions, students may be checked out of school by others only with written per-
mission from a parent. This procedure is for your child’s protection.
The education of your student is extremely important to us. If you have
any questions or concerns, please contact the attendance office at
472-2785 or your student’s counselor at 472-2790.
Cafeteria News
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s meal account, please call us 472-2724.
During breakfast and lunch serving times, we operate a special window marked “Problems and Prepayments”
to assist students who have questions or concerns. Students are encouraged to bring prepayments to this
window during breakfast.
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Join the advanced drama class in their production of "The Princess
Who Had No Name" on November 1st at 7 pm. You will be whisked away to
an enchanted forest full of all your favorite fairy tale characters including:
Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Goldilocks, and even the Wicked
Witches! And...introducing, the confused princess who has forgotten her name
and travels throughout the forest meeting many of the famous characters in or-
der to figure out who she is not, so she can figure out who she is. This fractured
fairy tale is full of laughs that the whole family will enjoy!
Again, join us on November 1st at 7pm. Tickets are $2 in advance and $3 at
the door. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 15th.
The Princess Who Had No Name
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NON-DISTRICT-SPONSORED TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY
Interested in a terrific travel oppor-tunity for students and adults to-gether? Mary Evans, Professional Development Specialist for Stapley, and TSA Tours invite you to enroll in Mrs. Evans’ 8th European tour. The July 2013 trip includes Paris, Rome, Venice, Salzburg, and Mu-nich, with an extension to Athens including a 3-day Greek Isles cruise. For information, e-mail Mrs. Evans at: mmeevans1@gmail.com or look at TSA’s website at www.tsatours.com under the Parents and Students tab.
Mesa Youth Volleyball is a new
program for 4th – 8th grade girls in
Mesa Public Schools. The goal of
MYV is to teach volleyball skills to
the youth girls and create enthusi-
asm for a fun sport. The season
will include coaching clinics, prac-
tices and games.
Please visit www.mpsaz.org/myv
or contact John Huckelberry at 480
-472-7267 or jchuckel@mpsaz.org
for more information.
Parents can register their daughters
at www. mpswebpay.mpsaz.org.
SCIENCE
Mark your calendars. Stapley's science fair is coming on Wed. Feb. 6th,
2013. This year's fair will have more participants. All SC19, SC20, Fort-
ner's classes and any student who is interested can participate Your child's
teacher will provide more information.
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POLEVAULTING Does your son or daughter want to become a Pole Vaulter? Here at Mountain View High School we have be-
come a powerhouse in this event. We have produced 17 State Champions or Runners – up in the last 17 years.
To keep our tradition growing we have opened up the opportunity for ages 12 and up to begin learning this
great sport. We have started a Pole Vault Club based at Mountain View High School. The Club trains Mon-
days-Tuesdays- and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:15pm
SESSION I – For NEW to the sport Pole Vaulters
Mondays-Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm
September 10th and finishes October 3rd
MANDATORY Parent Sign-up Meeting at the Mountain View High School Track
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5th AT 6:00pm
SESSION II – For All Pole Vaulters Beginner through Advanced
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:15pm
Begins November 5th and Finishes February 2nd
MANDATORY Parent Sign-up MEETING
at the Mountain View High School Track
TUESDAY OCTOBER 30TH AT 6:30pm
A Parent must be at the meeting
If you have any questions please call Coach Sullivanat (480) 472-7106 or email jmsulliv@mpsaz.org or
go to our Website for more information at : http://heatstrokepolevaultclub.com/
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The East Valley Wrestling Club’s Jr. High & USAW
Kids seasons run from Sept 27th 2011to Jan 28,
2012.
Club practices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
nights.
Pre-K to 4th grade or Rookie, Bantam & Intermedi-
ate 6:00-6:45pm (Kids born in the year 2002 or later ).
5th-8th Grade or Novice and Schoolboy/Girl, 6:45-
8:00pm (Kids born in the year 2000-1998 or1997 if in 8th grade).
*The Club Jr. High team and USAW seasons run at the same time. Jr. High kids can wrestle USAW also but on-ly 5th-8th Graders can wrestle the Jr. High schedule.
The registration cost is $200 for the Jr. High Team. $150 for 4th grade and below. The fee covers team shirt, shorts, 3 months of coaching and all tournament registration fees. Multiple family discounts available.
ATTENTION: No wrestler will be turned away be-
cause of money.
For more information visit:
www.eastvalleywrestling.com or call
Bob Callison 480-220-3949.
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