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Pistor Paw Prints
August 2023
Open House - Thursday, August 17th
If your child does not accompany you and you need a copy of your child's schedule or a map of the campus, you can pick them up in the front office.
Campus Hours
If your child arrives to school after 9:00 AM, a parent or guardian must come in to the office to sign them in.
All students are expected to leave campus by 4:00 PM unless they are participating in a supervised sport, club, or activity.
Dress Code Reminder - Tops
Dress Code Reminder - Bottoms
If a student is out of dress code, they will given a warning for their first offense. Subsequent offenses will follow the TUSD Code of Conduct for a Level 1 offense.
Parking Lot and Parent Pick Up/Drop Off
In the meantime, we are asking that all parent pick up and drop of take place on Canada St, on the southside of the campus. The walk-through gate will open at 8:00 AM and close at 8:50 AM in the mornings. In the afternoon, the walk-through gate will open at 3:50 PM and will remain open until 4:15 PM. Students who are not picked up by 4:15 PM will be escorted to the patio to wait for their ride.
In order to reduce congestion and to keep our kids safe, we are asking that all pick up and drop off occur on the side of the street closest to the school. Please do not park on the opposite of the street and let your child out to cross the street unattended. We have had a few close calls with students crossing the street when there are a lot of vehicles in the area.
Pistor Athletics
Middle School Interscholastic Sports Offerings and Dates
First Season August 7 – October 3
- Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country
- Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball
- Flag Football Tournament (1-Day) - November 18
- Boys and Girls Soccer
- Boys and Girls Track & Field
Athlete Requirements
An athlete needs to have all paperwork and participation fees submitted before they can begin practices, tryouts, games.
- Active Sports Physical (must be dated March 1, 2023, or later) - You MUST have an active completed sports physical prior to try outs!
- Athlete Packet
- Emergency Information Card
- Parent/Guardian Permission
- Athletic Informed Consent
- Activity Specific Parent Permission
- Provisions of Transportation (FT1002)
- TUSD Interscholastic Athletic Transportation Guidelines (ISC1000)
If your child makes the team, in order to maintain eligibility, students MUST be passing ALL of their classes. If an athlete is suspended for any reason, they will not be able to play of the remainder of the season.
Participation Fees
There is a $30 for middle school interscholastic fee per activity.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Casillas, the Assistant Principal in charge of Athletics and Activities.
Remind for the 2023-2024 School Year!
If you would like to receive text messages with time sensitive information and important updates, please subscribe to the following Remind groups. Parents and Guardians only.
6th Grade - text @pistorms6 to 81010
7th grade - text @pistorms7 to 81010
8th grade - text @pistorms8 to 81010
You do not have to download the app to use Remind. This is a private thread meaning that you will be able to receive text messages and you will be able to respond but your responses will only go to the administrator.
ROAR - Respectful Organized Accountable Responsible
- Fully charged laptop with charging cord
- Notebook and/or binder
- Pen and pencil
- Refillable water bottle (no glass)
Calendar Heads Up - August 2023
Open House and Principal's Address
- Thursday, August 17th
- Principal's Address at 5:00 PM
- Meet the Teacher/Open House from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Professional Learning Day for Teachers (no school for students)
- Wednesday, August 23rd
National Waffle Day
- Thursday, August 25th
National Beach Day
- Wednesday, August 30th
The ABCs (and D) for a Successful School Year 2023-2024
Here are some important reminders and updates to ensure access to a learning environment conducive to student success and to ensure safety while on campus for all students, faculty, staff, and families.
1. Attendance - If you child(ren) are absent or late, please be sure to notify the front office at 520-908-5414 within 48 business hours. Students with excessive unexcused absences (10+ per semester, will not receive credit for their class and may be subject to retention. Please see attached bell schedule.
2. Backpacks - Students will be strongly encouraged to carry a clear or mesh backpack from class to class while on campus. Students who bring a backpack that is not see-through, will have the opportunity to check their bag and have it stored for the day.
3. Cell Phones - Students must have their cell phone (if they have one), turned off and out of sight from the time the first bell rings (8:45 AM) until the last bell rings (3:50 PM/2:50 PM on Wednesdays).
4. Dress Code - We are a uniform school. The dress code was revised slightly last year to make it a little more flexible for students and families. We expanded our basic uniform to allow for non-collared shirts (rounded neck in red, white, black, or gray) and blue jeans (no rips, holes, tears, or fraying and no sagging). Everything else remains exactly the same.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
About Us - Pistor Middle School
Email: kathryn.gunnels@tusd1.org
Website: https://pistorms.tusd1.org/
Location: 5455 South Cardinal Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-908-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063651666094