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Marana High School CARING INTERACTIONS & EFFECTIVE PRACTICES Marana High School

Marana High School Tiger Beat April 20, 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 41

Announcements

News & Resources

Dr. Murphy’s Message

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I trust you had an amazing weekend. Our last Spirit Week of the year is coming up. Please

see details inside this Tiger Beat. I wanted to thank everyone who came out last Saturday,

the 18th, for a successful Comcast Cares Day at Marana High School. The volunteer turnout

and work that was accomplished exceeded expectations. We had just about 500 people

show up! It was a joy to see how much the community cares about our school. It was great

seeing all the students and staff walk on to a transformed campus this morning. A big

“Thank You” goes out to Comcast for loving on our amazing school. Some of the projects that

we accomplished were:

Cafeteria painted

Locker room painted and deep cleaned

Library room painted

Landscaping in front of J building and Tiger Pride Gym

All tree well rocks pulled out and cleaned

Gardening and trees trimmed East of B-Building

Windows washed

Both Art rooms cleaned Library deep clean Front of school detailed and raked Debris picked up on entire campus Bleachers in Both Gyms cleaned and detailed Day Care playground equipment sanitized Tennis courts swept of debris Pods in B and H cleaned Flowers and pots distributed around campus F-wing hallway, bathrooms, and dressing rooms painted

We may have overlooked a project or two, as there were so many people who came out to help.

Thank you!!!

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.



In This Beat

Pg 3 Internship Opportunity Pg 4 School Spirit Week Pg 5 Announcements Pg 6 PTO Grad Night Help Needed Pg 7 Student Recognition Pg 8 Attend Events Pg 9 Athletics Pg 10 Athlete of the Week Pg 11 Academies Pg 12 Marana Winds Concert Pg 13 Marana Cares Parent Resource Fair Pg 14 Gators Swim Team Invite

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 appreciate your insights.

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

“A VINTAGE AFFAIR” Prom Night – Saturday, April 25th. See page 4 for more

info.

MARANA WINDS CONCERT – April 22nd

MUSD PARENT RESOURCE FAIR - April 25th – 9AM-Noon @ Coyote Trail

MCAT & SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS – are available in the Counseling

Office.

MUSD APRIL APPROVED FLYERS:

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

Announcements

News & Updates



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].



Announcements

News & Updates

SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK – Next Week

Next week is the last spirit week of this school year, our Superstar week! Please get

out of your shell and join the fun!

Monday, 4/27 is Music Monday- This is the day to show off your favorite musical

artists. You can dress up like any musician, get together with friends and dress as a

band or even just wear a concert tee shirt.

Tuesday, 4/28 is A Day in Paradise- Summer is just around the corner so dress up for

those hot days spent at the beach. Just remember that dress code still applies!

Wednesday, 4/29 is Bro Day- Dress like a Bro with a snapback, bro tank, and

whatever else you see tools wearing nowadays

Thursday, 4/30 we will continue with one of our school’s favorite traditions, 80’s

Workout - This is our most popular and memorable spirit day so we are expecting

some really creative and outgoing outfits. On this day we want you all to rock the

neon tights, sweatbands, and maybe even a unitard!

Friday, 5/1 is Blue and Gold Day and the day of our final pep rally. We have some

surprises in store for all of you so make sure to be there and be excited.

All students are superstars! So starting Monday, in the commons every student on

campus will have a star. Find yours and keep it with you all week. Wednesday and

Thursday - be in the commons at lunch for a chance to win fun prizes. Be at the

assembly on Friday when we will draw the winner of the iPad mini!



PIMA COLLEGE – EARLY REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITY

On Tuesday, April 28th, Pima College will be offering a special early registration or

orientation just for Marana High School seniors. We will be taking a bus that will leave

our campus at 8:15am and return around 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity to register

for classes, talk to advisors, and clear-up any questions you may have. You must sign-up

in the Counseling Office if you wish to attend.

PROM TICKETS – There is no longer an occupancy limit at the venue. “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 $65/single and $110/couple.

We WILL sell tickets at the door for $70/single; however, keep in mind that permissions

slips for guests must be filled-out and approved ahead of time by administration, or they

will not be allowed entry.

AFTER PROM EXPERIENCE has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience the

cancellation may have caused.

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



Grad Night

“A Night in Monte Carlo”

ALL PARENTS OF MHS STUDENTS: PTO has been planning Grad Night all year and we are just now four weeks away. This amazing event provides a fun and safe graduation celebration for our students. We want this to be the best party we can throw for these awesome kids, but we need your help. Please see what you can do. 1. We still need financial assistance. If you or your business would like to make a donation, it is tax deductible and going to a great cause. Any amount would be appreciated. 2. We are looking for prizes. Gift cards, gift baskets, or anything that a student would like we need. Sporting equipment, dorm room supplies any electronics would be appreciated. 3. Your time. If you would like to set-up the week of graduation, help the night of the event or with clean-up, we can sure use you. All of the students will be seniors at one time. Please help now so that this great tradition can continue for future graduates. You may contact Kim Ward, [email protected] (520)818-8322, or Jenny Cawley at [email protected]. Donations can be dropped off at the school front office or we can arrange a pick up. Thank you to all who have helped in any way so far. We’re looking forward to a fantastic Grad Night!



Student Recognition

2015 All State Singers: Gillian Hurd, Julia

Glunt, Tor Isachsen, Kevin Nienhouse

with Mrs. Ross

Chamber Singers at the Marana state

of the town address with Mrs. Ross.

2015 All State Choir



ATTEND

Campus & Community Events

Visit us at

www.maranausd.org/mhs

Date Event Information

4/20 Varsity Baseball @ Palo Verde 4:00

JV Baseball vs Palo Verde 4:00

4/21 Varsity Baseball vs Ironwood Ridge 4:00

JV Baseball @ Ironwood Ridge 4:0

Varsity Softball vs Ironwood Ridge 4:00

JV Softball @ Ironwood Ridge 4:00

Varsity Volleyball vs Cholla 6:00

4/22 Freshman Baseball vs Flowing Wells 4:00

Marana Winds Concert @ Mtn View High School 7:00PM

Auditorium – Free Admission

4/23 Varsity Baseball @ Santa Rita 4:00

JV Softball vs Sunnyside 4:00

Volleyball @ Salpointe 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00

Varsity Softball @ Sunnyside 6:00

4/25 MUSD Parent Resource Fair @ Coyote Trail Elem. 9:00-Noon

“A Vintage Affair” Prom Night @ Westin LaPaloma 8:00-Midnight



MARANA ATHLETICS

Tiger Pride News

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.

The spring season is winding down and our Tigers still have a lot of fight in them. Our

tennis players are preparing for state to make a name for Marana up in Phoenix. We

wish them the best of luck!

Men’s volleyball is still working hard to meet their goal of making the state playoffs.

Come out and cheer our Tigers on! They are quick, intense and fun to watch. Tiger Pride!

Baseball and softball are battling their way through some very tough games. They are

working hard to stay within reach of the state play-offs and need your support. Come out

on Tuesday as they both battle the Night Hawks!

Track is working their way to gain more provisional times for state. We have quite a few

PR’s, place winners who received medals, and some great competition for our Tigers at

Willie Williams. Jessica Platt is the new record holder for the pole vault for the Lady

Tigers, CONGRATS!

A special shout out to Abbie Hendersen who will be a Division 1 cheerleader at GCU.

Congrats to Abbie for assisting in changing our Culture by Committing to her cheer

program here at MHS and being a true Competitor! Go Lopes!

Proud to be the AD and TIGER PRIDE!

Ms. Montiel Turner



Tiger Pride Athlete of the Week: RESPONSIBLE

Softball

V – Katie Faulk JV – Carly Williams Baseball

V – Mateo Orozco JVA – JoJo Camamo JVB – Conor Ryan Ladies Tennis – Nicole Courtney Men's Tennis – Greg Graf Ladies Track

V – Jessica Platt JV – Aaliyah Lollis Men's Track

V- Garrett Turnbull JV – Dalton Slaughter Men's Volleyball

V – Hayden Moeller

MARANA ATHLETICS

Tiger Pride News



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”

GUEST SPEAKERS:

BHS - Desert Winds Teacher Panel (Juniors & Seniors)

MED – Dr. Tryo Taduran, NW Sports Medicine (Juniors & Seniors)

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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