Tonalea Elementary School, Hohokam Elementary School, Yavapai Elementary School, Supai Middle School and Coronado High School.....We have great kids in our southern Scottsdale neighborhoods, attractive and safe neighborhoods, solid housing stock, but our schools and education programs need our help. Read on: Scottsdale Coalition neighbors, friends and critics.....(it is the end of the week and it is my turn to do the input). It has been a busy week for the Executive Board with school district issues and meetings regarding all of the schools in the Coronado Complex schools. As a Hohokam grad and Cornado High School grad and the mother of two sons who attended those same schools and graduated, too, I am chagrined! It seems our southern schools and the kids who attend them have become an after thought losing programs and subsequently losing students who chose to follow programs North or enroll in Charter Schools. It is time to remedy that, but it is going to take joint action from all of the parent groups and neighbors who value education, our schools and know that our kids need the best of both to succeed. I dont hesitate to mention that schools have been and will be critical to property values throughout our neighborhoods. So, here are some opportunities to learn about and weigh in on SUSD Elementary Schools Master Plan Community Meetings. Please make every effort to attend one of these meetings, if there doesnt seem to be one in your area dont hesitate to attend one elsewhere. Time constraints dictate attending many events but this time we can all participate. Do it.....it will be good for all of us. Scottsdale Unified School District Hosts Elementary Schools Master Plan Community Meetings January and February 2015 WHAT: Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is similar to many school districts facing uneven enrollment, excess capacity, aging facilities and future growth as neighborhoods evolve. SUSD families and community members are being asked to help shape our elementary school facilities to meet the changing needs of Scottsdale. WHO: Community members of SUSD....families, fathers, mothers, neighbors and students... When and Where: Thursday, January 29 – Desert Mountain Learning Community 6 p.m. at Cheyenne Traditional School 13636 N. 100th St., Scottsdale 85260 Tuesday, February 3 – Chaparral Learning Community 6 p.m. at Cocopah Middle School 6615 E. Cholla St. Scottsdale 85254 Thursday, February 5 – Saguaro Learning Community 6 p.m. at Mohave Middle School 8490 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale 85259 Wednesday, February 11 – Coronado Learning Community 6 p.m. at Coronado High School 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale 85257 ADDITIONAL INFO: Our schools are community assets. SUSD is seeking the values, priorities and input of its stakeholders to identify the criteria that our community deems important in the development of the elementary facilities master plan. The plan is being developed with a framework based on stakeholder feedback. Best practices to be considered in addressing the issues faced are: Health, safety, security and efficiency Right-sizing schools to support enrollment and current teaching and learning methods Consolidation and boundary adjustments Proper spaces to support collaboration, project-based work, online assessments and community partnerships CONTACT: For information, contact Kristine Harrington at: 480-484-6254, [email protected]. Please share this information with family and friends and the small businesses that your patronize. For the Scottsdale Coalition Jim Heather Nancy Cantor Cynthia Schneider Joe Francis Clarence Kuhlman Britte Goforth Jessie Wayne
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:43:54 +0000
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