Update ~ February 9-13, 2015

Celebrating Success
In my opinion an optimal school design allows for teachers to share their expertise with one another. This is happening at CHS in both informal and formal ways.  Recently, in two separate sessions, both Chelsea Lohr and Amanda Stalvey have shared their expertise in the use and integration of technology in the classroom.  I have heard nothing but positive feedback about these sessions and how appreciative teachers are for their colleague's willingness to share. Also, Angela Buzon is holding a National Board Certification series of classes for a group of teachers not only from CHS but several other schools in the district.  A special thank you to all three Coco teachers for making the time to share their knowledge and inspire others, and thank you to all the participants for making the time to attend these workshops to help support and learn from one another.

CHS Student Council
I had the opportunity and distinct pleasure of accompanying our CHS student council members and their advisors and sponsor, Gaby Garcia and Theresa Freas, at the state student council convention.  This event was truly an extravaganza and I can't tell you how proud I am of each one of our students and the entire student council.  They represented Coconino High School with such grace, integrity and talent as they performed and spoke to an audience of 2600 of our state's student leaders.  It is no wonder these students have been selected to organize and host the 2016 state convention at CHS.  This is going to be big time for CHS...we will keep you posted with details as they unfold.

What the heck is PeachJar? 
FUSD is going paperless regarding flyer distribution.  Peachjar is a new electronic flyer communication tool.  To view school-approved e-flyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our CHS website homepage.  Should you wish to distribute an e-flyer to our CHS school community, please contact Joleen. 

CHS Website
To support our on-going efforts to improve our school website and teacher pages we are offering a mini training here at CHS on Wednesday, February 18.  This workshop is for everyone from those just getting started to those who want to add some bells and whistles to their already stellar teacher page.  Jennifer Parker, Dean Shaddy and several advanced digital media students will be available in the library computer lab from 2:00-2:45pm on February 18.  In the meantime, please review your teacher page and plan on updating, upgrading, editing or making any changes during that time on 2/18.  Also, keep an eye out for an email with a google form that you can submit if you would like the digital media students to make changes or help maintain your teacher page (anytime).

Calendar

• 2/9 PBIS Mtg 3:00pm room # 204
• 2/10 New Teacher Mtg 2:45pm Mini-Theater
• 2/11 Drug trend presentation/training 1:00pm mini-theater (Still room to sign up)
• 2/13 NAEP testing for selected group of 50 seniors

" Always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question." 
-E.E.  Cummings

Press on! Panther strong!

Word of the month: Purpose

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