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Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet Focus Newsletter (January 2024)
Welcome to 2024
It's hard to believe we are already finished with the 1st semester of the 2023-2024 school year! We hope everyone has had time to rejuvenate and is ready to start second semester with newfound motivation. Remember, Titans Go the Extra Degree! At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212°, it boils. With boiling water comes STEAM and with STEAM, you can power a train.
Registration for 2024-2025 is OPEN
Yearly registration ensures that your students are placed in their school of choice, and that your school has the most up-to-date information about your students for their continued safety and success in school. Register for 2024-2025 school year ASAP and choose the option that best matches your needs.
If you are currently in 8th grade and would like a tour of Palo Verde High Magnet School, please contact our Magnet Coordinator, Jennifer Maynard.
Calendar of Events
January 8th, 2024 - First day back to school!
January 10th - Yale guest speaker presentation (Juniors)
January 15th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school
January 18th - Palo Verde eSport Team meeting (after school, room 107)
January 18th - FAFSA Workshop (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
January 23rd - Elective Fair
January 24th - Professional Learning Day - no school for students
January 25th - Honor Roll Ceremony 5:00 p.m. (Invite only)
January 25th - FAFSA Workshop (5:30-7:00 p.m.)
January 27th - JTED Program Showcase
January 29th - JTED Pre-Enrollment Party
January 31st - Grand Canyon University Presentations
January 31st - Blood Drive (small gym)
February 13th - FAFSA Workshop (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
Congratulations to our Winter Graduates!
PV Titans continue to earn Scholarships
Congratulations to Leen and Godlove! They were both recognized and awarded scholarship money for their essays on MLK Jr. at the MLK Classic at The University of Arizona's McKale Center.
Honor Roll (First semester 2023-2024)
Congratulations to all of our Titans who earned Honor Roll during the 1st semester of 2023-2024! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work, and way to be 212 and Go The Extra Degree!
Elective Fair
Our Elective Fair was held in the small gym. During this time, different electives were showcased. Students now have information to help them decide what electives they would like to take for the 2024-2025 school year. Course selection will begin in February.
Schedule:
1st period: Freshman
3rd period: Sophomores
4th period: Juniors
Electives being showcased:
Visual Arts (Clay/Ceramics, Art, Drawing, Painting)
Performing Arts (Band, Color Guard, Choir, Orchestra, Piano, Drama/Theatre)
CTE Classes (Engineering, Film & TV, Computer Science, Sports Medicine, Digital Communications)
AVID
Spanish
AP/Dual Enrollment
Forensics
PE
Performing Arts (Band, Orchestra, Piano)
Visual Arts (Clay/Ceramics, Art, Drawing, Painting)
Pima JTED
Benefits of JTED
JTED enables students to:
- Earn high school and, sometimes, college credit
- Earn state licenses and industry certifications
- Get a jumpstart on their career with real experience
Programs at JTED
Please visit the JTED website for a full list of program details (including prerequisites, grade level, times, and locations).
JTED Website: Pima JTED - Joint Technical Education District
Saturday, January 27th
The JTED Program Showcase will be held at the Bridges JTED campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 27th, showing you all that JTED has to offer. You will get the chance to experience each program and decide how you want to jump start your career with JTED!
Monday, January 29th
Students who have already talked to Mrs. Vazquez about being interested in JTED will receive an invitation to attend the Pre Enrollment Party taking place at the end of 7th period on January 29th. The pre enrollment application opens at 3PM, and it's first come first served.
If you have not talked to Mrs. Vazquez about JTED, and you would like to apply, please see Mrs. Vazquez in room 101 so she can give you an invitation for the Pre Enrollment Party.
FAFSA Information
The 2024-2025 FAFSA application is available, but only from time to time as part of their soft launch - meaning the FAFSA website will have pauses for site maintenance/changes.
Our first FAFSA workshop is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th. We want to make sure our students are getting the help they need in order to submit their FAFSA application and continue with their college planning.
What can you do in the meantime? Both students and parents/guardians need to create an FSA ID, if you have not created an FSA ID already.
For additional information, FAFSA has a guide on Things You Need for FAFSA Article to fill out your application.
Thank you for your patience as we try to navigate the new FAFSA application. For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Vazquez, our College and Career Readiness Coordinator. Thank you!
Athletic Information
Spring sports begin on Monday, February 5th, after school! We offer Baseball, Softball, Track and Field, Tennis, Boys Volleyball, eSports, and Girls Flag Football to underclassmen. If you’re doing eSports, please see Mr. Karn or Mr. Ireland, before doing anything. For the rest, please pick up your ATS instructions, AIA Brainbook and Opioid instructions, and an AIA physical form in the Activities office. Additionally, this information can be found under the athletics link on the main webpage for Palo Verde Magnet. All these were emailed to you and your parents throughout the summer too. Also, payment is required before the first game. You can pay online, in person (Business Office) or submit an EEF application online (any student on free and reduced lunch qualifies). If you’ve already participated in a sport this year, you’re good to go. Completion is mandatory before you can participate in games. For more information on Spring sports, please reach out to the head coach of that program:
Baseball: james.mentz@tusd1.org
Softball: vargas.marie99@yahoo.com
Track and Field: timothy.riley2@tusd1.org
Tennis: miguel.urcadez@tusd1.org
Boys Volleyball: shannonhuetter@gmail.com
eSports: dan.ireland@tusd1.org
Girls Flag Football: denise.tucker@tusd1.org
Tax Credit Options
Titans Go Far! PBIS
At Palo Verde High Magnet School, Titans GO FAR! We are FOCUSED, ACCOUNTABLE, and RESPECTFUL! During the year, you may be caught practicing one of these important behaviors and will earn points to shop in our PBIS Store. Mr. Riley has been working to restock our PBIS store. Our Titans are learning that following the PBIS Expectations will reward them! The digital PBIS reward points system allows students to use their points to purchase items in the PBIS student store. This program will continue to help build community and promote positive behaviors on our campus. Behaviors like these will follow our students and allow them to succeed in the world. Please review the Go Far Matrix below so you fully understand what our expectations are for the year.
Reminders
Our Titans are doing a great job as we are now in the third quarter of the school year. Overall, rules and procedures are being followed and we are proud of you! Here are some reminders:
LUNCH TIME
Students are not allowed in the buildings during lunchtime. Please remain in the courtyard area or the cafeteria. In addition, no food is allowed to be delivered to campus during school hours. We are a CLOSED campus, so you are not allowed to leave during lunch.
CAMPUS
Students, please help us keep our campus clean by throwing your trash in the garbage cans after you eat your breakfast and lunch. Thank you.
ATTENDANCE
As a reminder, attendance is super important in order to earn good grades, so keep going to your classes, and communicate with your teacher(s) if you have to be absent.
TARDIES
We have a 5-minute passing period between each class. You will hear a short bell ringing when there is one minute remaining in passing period. It is our expectation that you arrive to each class on time. The one-minute warning bell serves as a notice to you that you should be almost to your next class, please do not wait till the tardy bell to go to class!
Athletic Pass Information
Get your home fall season athletic passes today in the Finance Office. The revenue generated from the sale of these passes support Palo Verde athletics 100% instead of being split with the district. An added bonus is, it saves you money over the course of the fall season. Attending all our home football games varsity and frosh normally would cost $50, and with volleyball it’s $55.
Season passes only cost:
$30 for a single person
$60 for two people
$90 for a family of three
$120 for a family of four
Purchases can be made in the Finance Office at the front of the school, or contact Veronica Verdugo for more information.
TUSD's 2023-2024 New and Updated Code of Conduct
What is the Code of Conduct? The Code of Conduct is a guide that outlines expectations, rights and responsibilities of students and staff. The entire Code can be found on the TUSD Code of Conduct website. We encourage you to review the Updated Code of Conduct, especially the sections pertaining to tardies, tobacco/vaping, and disrespect. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the new Code of Conduct!
Communication - Key PV Titans' Contact Information
Business/Finance Office Information
Textbooks/Athletic Fees
Business Office Hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ways to Stay Informed
COMMUNICATION
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Location: 1302 South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Phone: 520-584-7400
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