Update ~ February 26-March 2, 2018

DELIBERATE PAUSE...
Very little about what I am including in this Panther Report are my own words, other than to say I can't seem to get over the sadness about the tragic event on February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and I sencerly hope somthing changes...
I share the sentiments expressed by our superintenedent, Mike Penca

With Sadness and Hope...
FUSD Staff,

I join you in sadness for the events occurring this week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, and share your concern for these occurrences becoming too commonplace in schools, malls, movie theaters and concerts across our country. I understand the staff, students and parents of the Flagstaff Unified School District and our community have experienced firsthand the feelings of fear and disruption caused by threats to our schools in recent years. We will continue to refine our procedures to prevent, prepare for, and respond to all types of threats and hazards.

Additionally, we will reaffirm our commitment to ensure our district’s schools are filled with peace, acceptance, inclusivity, compassion, equity and love. Today I had the great privilege of attending the performance of The Mitten by 1st grade students at Sechrist Elementary. This performance filled my heart and gave me great hope for a better future. 

Build Realtionships...   

And an excerpt from a note from Phoenix Union High school district via Angela Buzan

Why building relationships is important. At a recent safety meeting, a group of Phoenix Union High School District School Resource Officers (SRO’s) responded to a question about how to keep our campuses more safe by saying, “One of the best ways to keep your campus safe is to build and maintain good relationships with your students. When you know your students and your students trust you, they will share information and confide in you for the benefit of the greater good.”

Preparing for and responding to school walkout demonstrations...

From the US Department of Education 

"U.S. history has a strong heritage of walkout demonstrations—from labor protests at the turn of the 20th century to civil rights demonstrations in the 1960s to war protests in the 1970s. The exodus en masse of individuals from a cohesive group for another organized purpose is a familiar concept in times of controversy and discord. This form of expression by any group is often stirring, sometimes effective, and always disruptive. Even more unsettling is when the group walking out is youth—and the place they are walking out of is school."

Should we be concerned about a walkout at CHS?...

We are anticpating that some of our students will be joining the national school walkout on March 14. CHS admin and SRO will be meeting with a group of students this week to see if we might be able to organize an alternative to the walkout and if not, how we can work together to ensure everyone's safety on March 14.  I will share information with you all as we learn more. 

We have a scheduled faculty meeting for Tuesday, February 27. The purpose of the meeting is to review several mandaoty topics, but we will plan to stay after the meeting for anyone who would like to discuss our school and district's emergency preparedness plans. 

IMPORTANT AND TIMELY EVENT...

This week on March 1 at 9:40am CHS will be hosting guest speaker, Logan Weber. This event is a school-wide assembly focused on the Power of Words in Relationships. The assembly will be held in the large gym. 

Please read the email sent by Gaby Garcia on 2/21 for important details regarding this event

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE 

Period	Time	Duration
1	8:00-8:50	45 + 5(Pulse)
2	8:55-9:40	45
Assembly	9:45-10:40	55
3	10:45-11:30	45
Lunch	11:30-12:00	30
4/5	12:05-12:50	45
6	12:55-1:40	45
7	1:45-2:30	45

DATES TO REMEMBER...

2/26 ~ Rising Junior Registration (all week)

2/27 ~ Faculty Meeting 2:45 pm mini-theater

3/1 ~ All school student assembly with Logan Weber

Remember to love and accept our students and be good to eachother.  Be present and visible and always press on! Panther Strong!

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Update ~ February 20-23, 2018

CELEBRATING SUCCESS...
Two CHS programs are the recipients of the FUSD Foundation Grant.  Congratulations to one of our transition specialists in the CHS Transition to Work Program. Liv Arviso cares deeply about helping CHS more deeply embrace diversity. Liv received the grant to help make this happen. Stop by Russ Randall's room to find out more about her plans to spread the love of learning.
The second grant was awarded to Les Hauer and his goal of highlighting student voices regarding politics and current events in our county. Stop by room #205 to learn more about his plan to bring social studies news to the forefront at CHS.
Congratulations to Les and Liv!
PANTHER STRONG!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHS STUDENTS IN CTE...
Automotive Technology: Jake Seff placed 4th out of 49 students in Skills USA Region 4 automotive competition two weeks ago.

Digital Photography: Photo II and III students currently have their work displayed at Brandys along with the Art Department.

Architectural Interior Design Program: currently working on designing and producing chairs for FALA’s annual Chairs for Change event that raises money for a local charity called One New Education that provides scholarships to girls in developing countries that cannot afford an education. Coconino Center for the Arts on February 25.

Welding Technologies: Emilio Apodaca and Cassie Lily (Fenton) are two students who are doing outstanding work in the classroom and the lab.

Culinary: 16 students planning to compete at the FCCLA state competition.

Digital Media: students are busy making short films, ranging from documentary to narrative fiction.

CHS WELCOME WAGON...
Please join us in the long tradition of warm hospitality and welcome as we host our incoming freshmen (Class of 2022),  this Wednesday, February 21 and we'll welcome parents in the evening of February 21.
A note from Steve Bonderud:

Faculty and Staff
8th Grade Visitation and Open House
Next Wednesday, February 21st is 8th Grade Visitation during the day and Open House that evening here at CHS.
8th Grade Visitation Arrival time will be 10:45am-11am.
8th Graders will report directly to the Main Auditorium for a Choir, Orchestra and Band presentation.

11:25am-12: 00, noon 8th Graders will have lunch in the Cafeteria.
12:05pm The rotation guided tour begins with 16 locations around campus until 2:30pm.
2:30 pm 8th-grade students load buses for home.

Our CHS students will be on an early release schedule leaving at 11am.
(see bell schedule below)
If you are not involved in the 8th-grade tour, please plan to walk through the Cafeteria to welcome our new Freshman class with a CHS smile and a welcome handshake and introduction to the visiting 8th-grade teachers!
(11:40-11:50 am).
For the remainder of the day, you can work with your CT's.

CHS Open House / 8th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, February 21st.
5:30pm-6pm Parents meet in the CHS Theater to meet the CHS Administration and Counseling department.
6pm-7:30pm Parents will tour the building with LINK's Crew student guides.  Please be in your rooms to help showcase your classroom.

This day is an exciting time for our new Panther's and their Parents.
Let's all welcome them to our CHS Family! ~ Bondo

Period	Time	Duration
1	8:00-8:30	25 + 5
2	8:35-9:00	25
3	9:05-9:30	25
4/5	9:35-10:00	25
6	10:05-10:30	25
7	10:35-11:00	25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE...

"There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness."

~ George Washington

CHS Mission
Coconino High School strives to build upon the tradition of Panther Pride - A positive environment that honors yet unifies all cultures-and work in partnership with parents and the greater community to encourage each student in his/her pursuit of academic excellence and to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Vision To create and maintain a vibrant school culture that exemplifies academic excellence and model global citizenship.
Guiding Principles 
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity

Press on!  Panther Strong!

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Update ~ February 12-16, 2018

CELEBRATING SUCCESS...
Weekend Round-Up...
Two of our amazing and talented CHS students were shining stars at this weekend's Regional Poetry Out Loud state qualifying competition. The first and second place honors went to CHS students Sophie Weinzinger and Sarah Norris.  They move on to the state competition on March 3 in Phoenix.
Congratulations to Sophie and Sarah and their teachers!
Also, this weekend, the opening reception for the CHS art exhibit attracted many art admirers. The art on display at Brandy's is beautiful and brings pride and honor to our school.  (Exhibit remains on display through March 3).  Congratulations to our talented art students and their teachers.
And in sports...
Although the end result of the big basketball game on Friday, was not as we had hoped, I know you all join me in recognizing the outstanding season and hard work of our boy's basketball team this year. Our student section was bursting at the seems and their enthusiasm and behavior was exemplary. Congratulations to our Panthers and their coaches.
 The Girls play Tuesday night in the first round of the state finals.  Hope you can come out and help cheer them on.
On the mat...
Two of our CHS wrestlers made to the podium at the state wrestling meet this weekend. Pedro Billups for the silver medal and Brandon Barreras took sixth.  Congratulations to these individuals, the team and their coaches!
Go Panthers!
More good news...
Our very own, Christine Sapio has been named a finalist for the 2018 Viola Award Finalist for Excellence in Science Education. Click here to read more.
Congratulations Christine!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CTE...
This year two teams from our CHS Architectural Interior Design Class will be participating in the FCCLA state leadership conference in March. Our students will present their comprehensive designs for Craftsman Style Bungalow to a panel of judges. Students who complete this program are eligible to become a certified apprentice for a chief architect.  Best of luck and Go Panthers!

WHAT'S UP NEXT...
As we work to maintain focus on academic achievement, we know things like social, emotional and behavior also demands our attention.  As we learned from Chris Gunn, last month, students are experiencing more trauma and facing extreme difficulties outside of school. The purpose of the workshop a couple of weeks ago was to deepen our awareness of the problems and offer suggestions on ways to talk with students who might possibly be facing these difficulties.  To continue to broaden our professional knowledge and to learn about the laws related to special education in school, this week we will have another guest speaker at our faculty meeting. This time the speaker, Attorney Cathleen Dooley, will focus on Special Education Law as it relates to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Faculty Meeting ~ Wednesday, February 14 2:00-3:00 pm in the mini-theater.

AND LOOKING AHEAD...
Next week, on Wednesday, February 21 we have 8th Grade Visitation.  Our CHS students will dismiss at 11:00am on 2/21.  8th-grade students will arrive between 10:30 and 10:45am  and begin their visit with a short Band and Orchestra Concert. Following the concert, the 8th graders will eat lunch in the cafeteria and then our LINK Leaders will host guided tours around CHS to showcase the many programs and classes available at CHS.
That same night, 2/21 the showcase continues with our Spring Open House. The open house is primarily for incoming 9th-grade families, but all grade levels are welcome to attend.
Open House Agenda
5:30-6:00 ~ Welcome to high school meeting with CHS Admin and Counselors
6:00-7:30 ~ LINKS leaders will host guided tours and classrooms will be open for families to visit and meet teachers. Please mark your calendars

DATES TO REMEMBER...
2/12 ~ Rising Senior Registration for SY 2018-19 begins
2/12 ~ Shelter in place safety drill 8:05 am
2/13 ~ Girls State Championship Basketball game at home 6:30 pm
2/14 ~ Faculty meeting, Guest Speaker 2:00-3:00 pm Mini-Theater

CHS Mission
Coconino High School strives to build upon the tradition of Panther Pride - A positive environment that honors yet unifies all cultures-and work in partnership with parents and the greater community to encourage each student in his/her pursuit of academic excellence and to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Vision To create and maintain a vibrant school culture that exemplifies academic excellence and model global citizenship.
Guiding Principles
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity

Press on! Panther Strong!
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Update ~ February 5-9, 2018

CELEBRATIONS...
Celebrating CTE month continues.  Did you know at CHS we have numerous CTE courses that students can take for both college and high school credit simultaneously?  CTE Dual enrollment courses at CHS and highlights from the CTE department below:

Automotive Technology:
Automotive Technology II DE – CCC AUT 100
Automotive Technology III DE – CCC AUT 106
*Articulated with Universal Technical Institute
* Career  and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO): Skills USA – Our students participated in the regional competition on February 3

Welding Technology:
Welding Technologies III – O.S.H.A. 10 Certification eligible
*CTSO: Skills USA

Digital Photo:

Digital Photo I DE
Digital Photo II DE

Culinary:
Culinary I DE – HRM 140
Culinary II DE - HRM 141

*CTSO: Skills USA
*FCCLA – 16 students planning to compete at the state competition.

Digital Media:
Digital Media I DE – ART 135
Digital Media II DE – ART 130
*CTSO: Skills USA

Project Lead the Way:
Intro to Engineering I DE – DFT 110
Principles of Engineering II DE – MCH 110
Aerospace Engineering III DE – DFT 150
Engineering Design and Development IV DE – DFT 200
*CTSO: Skills USA

Coconino High School Institute of Technology (CIT)
CTSO: CIT Engineering (This is the name of the CTSO) – Will be participating in Sechrist STEM fair on February 8

REACHING FOR THE STARS...

In addition to February being CTE month, this week is National School Counseling Week and the theme is "School Counselors: Helping Students Reach for the Stars".  Counseling week is not only to celebrate school counselors and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success but also to bring public attention to the powerful contributions of school counselors in the US school systems.  

Please join me in thanking and recognizing our CHS counseling department and encouraging our students to reach for the stars.  A big THANK YOU to each of our counselors.

* CHS School Counselors are assigned alphabetically by student's last name:

• A-Ga ~ Tina Jacobs
• Ge-O ~ LaShia Scharfenberger
• P-Sh ~ Barrett Tritle
• Si-Z ~ Meg Hugart
• CAVIAT Counselor ~ Donna Lyons
• Native American Academic Advisor ~ Loreal Scott
• Counseling Secretary ~ Kira Blair

A NOTE FROM DR. CHRIS GUNN (Guest presenter for our meeting on January 31)
As I looked around the room and interacted before, during, and after the program, I felt the very focused attention and caring attitudes of your crew. Quite impressive. As you well know, you’ve got very good people on your team - professionals who care deeply about students and want to learn additional ways to help students.
Thank you for calling on me to assist you in your responsive and proactive work in “talking about
the hard stuff.” Kudos to you all and your CHS Counseling Department for being leaders in this work.

MORE CELEBRATIONS...
Congratulations to our CHS Art Students for a great showing at NAU and a nice article in the newspaper.  Click here to read the article. Congratulations Ben and Kelly and CHS students.

If you haven't heard the news our Panther Boys beat the Eagles Friday night in an exciting game in the Eagle's gym. Woohoo! Congratulations to Coach Moran and our Panthers!  CHS will host the first game of the state championship at home this Friday, February 9.
Our girl's basketball team also advance to the state championship and play at home on February 13.
PRESS ON! PANTHER STRONG!

COCONINO HIGH SCHOOL...

Mission
Coconino High School strives to build upon the tradition of Panther Pride - A positive environment that honors yet unifies all cultures-and work in partnership with parents and the greater community to encourage each student in his/her pursuit of academic excellence and to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

Vision 
To create and maintain a vibrant school culture that exemplifies academic excellence and model global citizenship.

Guiding Principles
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity

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