Last PantherReport SY 2014-15

Celebrating Success
WE made it! Well, almost...As this year comes to a close, somehow this quote seems apropos:  " I learned there are troubles of more than one kind.  Some come from ahead, others from behind.  But I've bought a big bat.  I'm all ready, you see.  Now my troubles are going to have trouble with me."
                                                                                      -Dr. Seuss

We haven't really needed a bat, but I really do appreciate your willingness to forge ahead and prove to everyone, how great we are.  Lots of positive press and people are talking about CHS in a positive way, I might add. Thank you all for pressing on through the ups and downs of this school year. I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing summer. My gratitude to each of you…it is truly and honor and privilege to lead this amazing school.

Congratulations to Brian Locke for completing the rigorous and lengthy process required to be recognized by the National Automotive Technician's Education Foundation (NATEF) as a NATEF accredited Autos program. CHS is now one of seven schools in the state of Arizona to hold this certification. This is a great honor for CHS and Brian has worked very hard for over three years to earn this credential. Please join me in congratulating Brian.

Teacher Check Out
Please refer to the documents given out at the May prep hour meetings for teacher check out procedures.  Also, don't forget to bring your red emergency folders along with the other documents for check out to the front office. We will be updating Emergency Preparedness documents and redistribute at the beginning of next school year.
Library check out will take place AFTER SCHOOL, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
When all of the check out steps are complete, please notify Steve, Cris or me for classroom check out. We will sign off on your purple check list form.  Once you have an admin signature you will complete the check out process with the front office. Remember all administrators will be at graduation on Friday morning and hope to be back at school around 12 noon.

TPEC
Remember that in order for this year's observation/evaluations to be complete you must open TNL and acknowledge the formal observation.  If you had only one formal observation you should have printed, signed and submitted the 2nd Formal Observation Waiver. Once these steps have been completed, the evaluation will be finalized.  Thank you!

This Week
Students dismiss at 10:55am, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Senior BBQ 6:00pm on the practice field.  ALL are welcome! Graduation Friday, May 29 @ 9:00am, hope to see you all there.

5/26 Graduation Worker Meeting 1:00pm in the Mini Theater

I wish I were able to find the right words to thank you for your extraordinary work this year. All my  best for a great summer! 
I plan to post a mid summer PantherReport on Sunday, July 26

Update ~ May 18-22, 2015

Celebrating Success
In spite of the late spring storm, Friday's Senior Service Day and Spring Bash went off without a hitch. The Thank You e-mails I received over the weekend from community members not only expressed appreciation for the help from CHS students, but also shared how kind and courteous our students were as they gave back to the community.  Thank you to Janet Chavez, Gaby Garcia, Tim Fox and all of the senior teachers who supervised the groups.  Thanks to everyone who pitched in this year's combined events were the best yet.
Last week, we also hosted a successful and well attended Awards Ceremony.  Thank you Karen Hughes and counselors for all your work to make this annual ceremony so meaningful. Seeing all of the award recipients and their families in attendance highlighted what a wonderful year it has been for our students and their teachers.
One more reason to celebrate this week was Prom!  This annual event also had a great turn out and it has been said, a dance to remember. Many thanks to Gaby Garcia and all the dance chaperones for ensuring our students were safe and had a great time.

Important Insurance Information

Open Enrollment for the 2015/2016 school year is Friday, May 15, 2015 through Friday, June 12, 2015. This means you can make changes to your benefits plans during this time. 

All changes MUST be made at the online enrollment website at https://www.napebtbenefits.com/  If you are NOT making any changes,please log in to the site and check your dependent and beneficiary information!

 If you need help logging in or making your benefit selections, please call the Employee Benefits Center at 800/307-0230.

End of Year & Retirement Celebration

Please join us for Ice Cream Sundays this Thursday, May 21 to celebrate the end of the school year and to help honor and bid farewell to two amazing CHS Teachers; Tim Aydelott and Janise Peoples.

When: Thursday, May 21 2:30pm 

Where: The Panther Cafe 

CSA & Finals Schedule

Remember for these last two weeks of the school year we are on a testing schedule.  Please refer to the handout provided by Carrie Johnson for the detailed schedule of tests.  This week's schedule:

Monday 5/18 ~ Periods 1, 4/5,  Lunch, 6, 7

Tuesday 5/19 ~ Periods 2, 3,  Lunch, 4/5, 6

Wednesday 5/20 ~ Regular Wednesday Schedule

Thursday 5/21 ~ Periods 3, 4/5 Lunch, 6, 7

Friday 5/22 ~ Periods 1, 2, Lunch, 3, 4/5

This Week

5/18 ~ S3/PBIS Meeting 2:30pm Room 204

5/18 ~ Attendance Committee (Appeal letter review) 2:30pm Back Conference Room 

5/20 ~ Scholarship Ceremony 6:00pm Cafeteria

5/21 ~ PLC Conference Attendees Meeting 7:00am Room 204

5/21 ~ End of Year/Retirement Party 2:30pm Panther Cafe

Word of the month: Joy

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Update ~ May 4-8, 2015

Thank you Teachers!

Thank you for choosing the most noble career of all!  Thank you for never giving up!  Thank you for knowing what really matters!  Thank you for creating a better future!  Thank you for your wisdom!  Thank you for your inspiration!  Thank you for making a difference in so many ways! Thank you for believing in your students!  Thank you for being extraordinary teachers! Thank you for bing a part of the Panther Family!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Monday ~ You will find some baked goodies and treats in the mail room, Enjoy!

Tuesday ~ Student Council "Thank You Breakfast" in the Cafeteria at 7:00am

Friday ~ Complimentary Happy Hour for CHS Teachers at the Wine Loft.  Hosted by our PTO President, Cindy Walzer. 4:00-6:00pm.  

Celebrating Success

• Last week our CHS Band and Orchestra earned another Superior with Distinction at the State Concert Competition. 
• Our Varsity Baseball Team won the first round of the state championship tournament, beating Saguaro High School.  The next game is Tuesday, May 5 in Tucson vs. Salpoint Catholic High school. Go Panthers!
• CHS Digital Media students won first place in all three categories in the Coconino Community College logo contest. 

This week...

May 5 ~ Prep hour meetings in the library, back lab

May 7 ~  Final Link Leader / Freshmen meeting 1:40 (during Pathways).  An announcement will be made to release students to the cafeteria.

May 7 ~ School Structures committee Meeting 2:30pm Room 204

Planning ahead...

May 11,12 ~ Snow Make-Up days, NO SCHOOL

May 14 ~ 3rd annual CHS Cultural Fair. The fair will be held in the in the small gym during Pathways.  Students can pre-purchase tickets for the fair this week during lunch. 

May 15 ~ Senior Service day and Spring Bash

May 18 ~ CSA and Finals bell schedule begins

May 21 ~ CHS End of Year and Retirement Party 2:30pm in the Panther Cafe

Text Books ~  Textbooks will be turned in the week of May 13-15.  Remember, we don't have have school the 11^th and 12^th and we start CSAs and Finals testing on 18^th.  Please stop by the library this week to schedule your classes for text book returns. 

Locker Clean Out ~ You will receive an e-mail from Becky this week with date, time and details for student locker clean out. 

Combo Senior Service Day and Spring Bash ~ This year we are combining these two events. On May 15 all Juniors and Seniors will start the day with the Citizens Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Challenge Assembly in the main auditorium during first period. Following the assembly, juniors will return to classes and seniors will meet in the cafeteria to prepare for Senior Community Service.  All students will participate in Spring Bash on the field the last hour of the school day (keep an eye out for more info regarding Spring Bash).

Press On, Panther Strong!  last stretch...

I'm guessing you have noticed that "Senioritis" has set in and beginning to infect not only seniors, but students in other grade levels as well.  We are seeing an increase in minor infractions that include disrespect, defiance and classroom disruption. Please take a few minutes on Monday, and the days to follow to re-teach and remind students of our school wide classroom expectations with a focus on being prepared for class, encouraging self and others and being an active listener.  Remember too, to use your Pawsitive Panther cards to help acknowledge and encourage desired behavior.  

Teacher Evaluation 

As the year comes to a close, there are a few steps necessary to finalize evaluations:

1. If you are a continuing teacher (more than three years) and you only had one formal observation, be sure you print, sign and submit the waiver to your evaluator. This 2nd observation waiver form can be found at the top of TNL under TPEC 2nd Observation Waiver. 

2. Once your observation/evaluations are complete, remember to go to TNL, to the Formal Observation Acknowledgment section and acknowledge that you have received and read your evaluation.  

3.  Once these steps are complete, your evaluator will mark complete, and voila formal observations for SY 2014-15 will be complete.

Thank you!

Word of the month: Joy

Press on! Panther Strong! 

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