Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet Focus Newsletter (August 2023)
WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!
Welcome to Palo Verde High Magnet School! If you are a new student, we would like to welcome you into the Titan Family and we’d also like to welcome back our Titans who have returned. We hope you’ve experienced some successes, met some new friends, said, “Hi,” to previous friends, and are learning a little bit about the Palo Verde High Magnet School culture. It’s been great to be back on campus and we are excited that we’ve had a great start to the year thus far. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as some changes have been made to a few students’ schedules.
As a reminder, attendance is super important, so keep going to your classes, and communicate with your teacher(s) if you have to be absent.
The Titan Family is a strong one. We are here to help you reach your goals and be successful in the future!
UPDATED TUSD 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 website, or by this link https://www.tusd1.org/code-of-conduct#main. We encourage you to review the Updated Code of Conduct, especially the sections pertaining to tardies, tobacco/vaping, and disrespect. We had a Code of Conduct and PBIS Assembly so Mr. Brock and Mr. Riley could go through some of the Code changes, and our PBIS Program. Principal Brock will be holding an optional Q&A session during our upcoming Open House, as well. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the new Code of Conduct!
FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE - SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS
The deadline for schedule change requests is August 18th, no exceptions. Any changes after this deadline will be due to class leveling. Students have the first two weeks of school to submit schedule change requests, and if we are able to honor the request-- your student will see a change in their schedule within 24 hours. Class changes after the first two weeks of school can result in a loss of academic credit. Also, in an effort to honor as may requests as possible, students should only request ONE change.
If you have any questions please contact the counselors.
Ana Kroh (last names A-L): ana.kroh@tusd1.org
Marissa Owens (last names M-Z): marissa.owens@tusd1.org
BRAND-NEW COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER!
We are pleased to announce that we have a new College and Career Center (room 101) that we were able to fund through a grant that Mrs. Vazquez received from the Educational Enrichment Foundation (EFF). We are so excited that she is our new College and Career Coordinator/Counselor!
Mrs. Vazquez will be holding an all-day application workshop on 8/22 and 8/24 for Senior Students to apply to the University of Arizona! She will be going into the Government Classes to give students more information prior to the dates. She has also scheduled a College Fair that will take place on September 19th during 2nd period. More information will be sent out about that soon!
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. Please review the Go Far Matrix below so you fully understand what our expectations are for the year.
FALL SPORTS ARE UNDERWAY
Students are you interested in playing a fall sport? We offer cross country, football, girls volleyball, swimming, and cheer. 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 High School. 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). Completion is mandatory before you can participate in practices.
Cross Country running practice started Monday, August 7th. We travel around the state, compete in a night race in Phoenix, and compete for bragging rights against the eight other TUSD high schools in the TUSD Championship in October. Get in the best shape of your life and get ready for your next season. Teen Titans Go!
The Girls Volleyball season officially started Monday, August 7th at 3:45 in the main gym. Whether you’re a returning member, or joining for the first time, all are welcome to come try out. Any boys from the spring volleyball season that would like to be managers for the fall, contact coach Victoria.
There was a swim team meeting on Monday, August 7th. Anyone interested in swim should reach out to Coach Nunez asap. No previous swim experience needed!
PVHS Varsity Cheer Tryouts will be August 15 & 16th after school in the Small Gym.
Candidates must attend both days and have a sports physical and ATS packet on file in the Athletics Office. If you have any questions please see a cheerleader, or Mrs. Owens.
Follow us on Instagram @pvtitanscheer.
KEY PEOPLE AT PALO VERDE HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL
Here's a list of some key people you might need to contact during the school year. As always, teachers' email addresses can be found in ParentVue and StudentVue. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
Open House
Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023, 05:30 PM
Palo Verde High Magnet School, South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
August 3rd - First day of school
August 7th - Code of Conduct Assembly - 8:25 a.m.
August 15th - PV's Open House - 5:30 p.m.August 15th - Title 1 Annual Meeting - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
August 15th and 16th - PV Varsity Cheer Tryouts
August 22nd - Application workshops for Seniors (University of Arizona)
August 23rd - Professional Learning Day - NO school for students
August 24th - Application workshops for Seniors (University of Arizona)
September 4th - Labor Day Holiday - NO school
Week of September 5th - Spirit Week (Dress Code still applies)
September 5th - PJ Day
September 6th - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer Day
September 7th - Throwback Day
September 8th - Class Colors (Seniors/Red, Juniors/Blue, Sophomores/Pink, Freshmen/Green)
September 8th - Fall Sports Assembly (modified bell schedule)
September 18th - School picture day
September 19th - College Fair (during 2nd period) more information to come
September 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
September 22nd - Early Dismissal
THEATRE
Are you interested in taking drama and being in plays or musicals? Come see Mrs. Call in the Little Theater to set up an audition!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SINGING? NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
ATHLETIC PASSES
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@tusd1.org for more information.
TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS
Business Office Hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Laptop check out requires a signed and initialed "Laptop Loan Authorization Form." Forms need to have students' matric # on the top to make checkout faster.
COMMUNICATION
Email: paloverde@tusd1.org
Website: https://paloverdehs.tusd1.org/
Location: 1302 South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Phone: 520-584-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaloVerdeHighMagnetSchool