Dear Stallion Families,

Cimarron Springs is focused on preparing our Stallions for the 21st Century. As we know, technology is an essen al component to our future. We focus on Collabora on, Crea vity, Communica on, and Cri cal Thinking on a daily basis, in order to send our students out into the world College and Career Ready. Here are some of the ways we are accomplishing this:

We have an Increasing Rigor and Relevance Using Technology commi ee leading staff developments and working with all grade levels to increase meaningful technology use in the classroom.

All Cimarron Springs students will be par cipa ng in the HOUR OF CODE on December 8, 2016. Coding is programming and crea ng ideas using technology. Technology is changing the world we live in. Students will spend at least one hour during the day coding with devices. We are excited to par cipate in this na onwide event!

We are con nuing to make strides in the types of technology we are offering to our Stallions. We have increased the number of chromebook carts, which allows students more frequent access to technology. Students are working with teachers and crea ng projects u lizing our 3D printer. We are also in the process of ordering even more e‐beams, which are interac ve white boards, as well. All of these tools, along with rigorous instruc on aligned to the Standards, will prepare our students for jobs that haven’t even been created yet. We are constantly striving to increase the availability of technology resources for our students. Please look for informa on in January about BoosterThon. The proceeds will be going toward addi onal chromebooks for student use.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your families and we look forward to a stellar Stallion New Year!

Sincerely,   

Kristie Franco Alicia Ormsbee Principal Assistant Principal

December 2016

Upcoming Events December 5 NJHS Angel Tree Night 6:00-7:30 P.M. Arrowhead Town Center Glendale, AZ December 7 PTA Family Night Wendy’s 5:00-9:00 P.M. 15389 W. Cactus Rd. December 13 Site Council Meeting 4:00-5:00 P.M. December 14 Governing Board Meeting, 6 P.M. December 14,15,16 PTA Holiday Shoppe December 20 PTA Monthly Meeting 3:15-4:00 P.M. CSES Conference Room December 22 Early Release 1:00 P.M. December 23 - January 6, 2017 Winter Break/No School

Attendance Line 623-523-8603

It is very important to call your child/

children out when they are

absent

Health Office Hints From Mrs. Stueber

We are looking for Cimarron Stallion wear that your child may

have outgrown. Your donations are always greatly appreciated!

If your student has received immunizations, please supply the

Health Office with a copy.

Character Counts December’s Pillar: Caring

In December, we are focusing on Caring. We ask students to consider the following questions: What talents do you have? How can you use

them to help others? Who is your role model and why? What can you give as a gift

without spending money?

PTA News

PTA Board Meeting Family Night December 20 Wendy’s 3:15 - 4:00pm December 7 5:00 - 8:00pm Boosterthon is Coming Kickoff - January 10 Fun Run - January 20

Stallion Sports Basketball Tryout Schedule: Boys Girls December 13 and 14 December 15 3:00 - 5:00pm 3:00 - 5:00pm

Cimarron Springs’ Volunteer of the Month

We appreciate our numerous volunteers! A huge THANK YOU to:

Mrs. Laizure

for helping our teachers on campus. We appreciate your help and dedication to our students. Thank you for all you do at Cimarron Springs. We appreciate you!

Winter Break

December 22 - Early Release

No School

December 23 - January 6

Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season with family and

friends!

We look forward to seeing you January 9, 2017.

Student Council News Alice in Wonderland Spirit Week December 12-16: Monday - Shrinking Potion - Baby/Pajama Day Tuesday - Growing Potion - Career Day Wednesday - Tweedle Dee and Dum - Twin Day Thursday - Cheshire Cat - Tie Dye or Camo Day Friday - Queen (and King) of Hearts - Red Day December 16: Mad Hatter's Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag 5:30 - 7:30pm Grades 6-8 only Holiday Grams will be on sale December 12 - 16 before school for $1.00. They will be distributed December 21 and 22.