Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet Focus Newsletter (December 2023)
PV Performing Arts - TRAP Performance
We are so proud of our Titan Theatre Students for their 1st semester performance of TRAP! It's obvious how much time, energy, and effort went into this production. Theatre/Drama is just one of the amazing Performing Arts options PV offers. Our Theatre teacher, Mrs. Call is so passionate about all aspects of theatre and we are so lucky to have her as one of our Titan teachers!
University of Arizona Partners with PV Ecology Club
Palo Verde's Ecology club students have been partnering with the University of Arizona to restore the wetland habitat on campus. On October 27th, UA professor Michael Bogan and UA student Matthew Meyer, along with many other members of the UA BIORETS program, came to PV's campus to test the water quality of the pond and begin restoration. Ecology club students continued the effort at their workday. Restoration plans for the future include removing invasive Bermuda grass, removing cattails, thinning the population of protected desert pupfish, and planting aquatic plants that will outcompete the Bermuda grass in the future.
Jubileers perform at Houghton Towne Center
Our Titan Jubileers did an amazing job during their performance at the Houghton Towne Center back on Dec. 2nd! We are so proud of you all! Way to be 212° and Go The Extra Degree!
If you are interested in Performing Arts, Choir is not the only program we offer! If you love singing, we have various levels of Choir from beginning to advanced. We also offer Orchestra, Band (Marching/Jazz), Piano, Theatre and Technical Theatre.
Special Olympics Bowling Takes TWO First-place Awards!
PV Athletes Send Huge Thanks to Andy Morales!
Palo Verde High Magnet School Athletic Director Jason Karn (jason.karn@tusd1.org) put out a call on Facebook asking for “any and all new or lightly used athletic footwear and equipment for our current athletes.” The call was answered! Andy Morales of Kicks for Kids, the AIA, and All Sports Tucson delivered 20 pairs of brand new Nikes valued at $2,200! Each year, Andy donates new shoes to a sports program at a local high school. When he saw Karn’s plea, he instantly knew which school to donate to this year. We thank you so much for your generosity!!
Student of the Quarter (2nd Quarter)
We are so proud of each Titan who was nominated for 2nd Quarter Student of the Quarter! These students exemplify any (or all) of the following criteria:
- Maintain good academic standing
- Be punctual and attend class on a regular basis
- Be optimistic and show positive persistence
- Demonstrate maturity and ability to get along with peers and adults
- Behave in and out of the classroom ( a well-mannered student)
- Be a positive role model for his/her peers
- Demonstrate school spirit
- Volunteer in the school or the community
We know we have so many Titans who are deserving of this award, but we ask teachers to do their best to narrow it down to only one or two. We are already looking forward to our 3rd quarter ceremony! Keep up the great work! Way to be 212 and Go The Extra Degree!
Vocabulary Bowl
On December 6, students at Palo Verde competed in the inaugural Vocabulary Bowl. The school has been learning weekly vocabulary words all semester, and the students practice them daily in their homerooms on Nearpod. Then, homerooms chose a student to represent them in the bowl. With student council and staff members cheering them on, the students completed a 50-word Kahoot that tested their knowledge of the words. The top 5 students all received a trophy and some Palo Verde swag. The top 2 students also received Amazon gift cards. Well done!
Construction Days - Engineering in ACTION!
Some of our Engineering students were able to attend last month's Southern Arizona Construction Career Days (SACCD) at Kino Sports Complex. The students had fun learning with many hands-on demos and games. Engineering is only one of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that PV offers. We also offer Film & TV, Computer Science, Sports Medicine, and Digital Communications.
Math and English Matters!
Be sure to keep an eye out for our Math Matters and English Matters holiday videos that will be coming out soon. Parents/Guardians - these are a great way to help your Titan be the best they can be, and to exemplify our motto of being 212 and Going The Extra Degree every day!
Benchmark Testing
Juniors will take a practice ACT battery of 4 tests on the morning of December 14th. They will also complete a writing assessment in their English class before December 22nd.
Freshmen and Sophomores will take 5 subtests (English, math, reading, science and writing) all during their regular school day. These will be completed before December 22nd. Math will be on December 18th.
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.
Calendar of Events
December 5th - Student of the Quarter Ceremony (8:00 a.m. in PV Little Theater)
December 6th - Vocabulary Bowl - 9:00 a.m. PV Library
December 6th - TUSD Step Up Event at TCC 5:00-7:30 p.m.
December 7th - Picture retakes
December 11th-15th - Student Council Spirit Week
11th - Lumberjack Day
12th - Candy Cane Day
13th - Family Photo Day (matching PJs)
14th - Holiday Movie Day
15th - Ugly Sweater Day
December 13th - Winter Concert (7:00 p.m. in PV Auditorium)
December 14th - Winter Assembly (6th Period)
December 15th - Winter Music Assembly (2nd Period)
December 15th - Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship due (see information below)
December 19th - Winter Graduation Ceremony (Catalina High School at 6:00 p.m.)
December 22nd - Grading Day! (No school for students)
December 23rd through January 7th - Winter Break
January 8th, 2024 - First day back to school!
January 15th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No school
Reminders
Our Titans are doing a great job as we are now in the second 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 Passes 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@tusd1.org 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 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. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the new Code of Conduct!
Communication - Key PV Titans Contact Information
TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS
Business Office Hours are as follows: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ways to Stay Informed
COMMUNICATION
Email: paloverde@tusd1.org
Website: https://paloverdehs.tusd1.org/
Location: 1302 South Avenida Vega, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
Phone: 520-584-7400
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