Welcome to the Puma PawPrint! This edition includes our P18 Podcast, Perry in the News, Athletics information, and more!

Perry High School will now bring the P18 Podcast, a show that introduces staff members to the community. Staff will share their insights on what makes Puma Nation the place to be, why they personally chose PHS, and discuss various school-related topics.

In this episode of the P18 Podcast, Nancy Martino, front desk receptionist, will be sharing her journey to Perry High School and her insights about what makes Perry the place to be!

The magnificent math department is passionate about inspiring students to appreciate the elegance and power of mathematics. You can find these left-brain thinkers in the F building!

Bottom row from left: Tom Rothery, John Silva, Sienna Samour, Erin Rupp, Keith Castillo

2nd row from left: Veronica Celaya, David Plunk, Kortney Taylor, Becky Ridenour, Myrna Hahn, Darrel Hammond

3rd row from left: Heidi Trollope, Linda Moon, Suzanne Kelley, Ashley Mach, Sarah Aitken, Cristina Celaya

Our very own math teachers Sarah Aitken, Tom Rothery, and Veronica Celaya were recognized by the San Tan Sun News for their outstanding percentage of students who score a 3 or higher on the AP Statistics exam! "Nationally, 62% of AP Statistics students receive a 3 or more while 90% of Perry students have scored at least 3 o the exam" (Siegel, 2024). Not only do their students perform phenomenally, these three teachers, along with a team of AP teachers from across the country, take the time during their summer vacation to grade! This past summer, our teachers traveled to Tampa, Florida and graded for 7 days, from 8am-5pm! Statistically speaking, that's a lot of math! Thank you, Puma teachers, for all you do!

Click here for the entire article. San Tan Sun News

Whitney Connor, a senior at PHS and student-athlete (CHEER!) was featured on Channel 3 for her community service! She launched Bands 4 Backpacks to support Gilbert Fire and Rescue's annual back-to-school shopping event! She has already raised $3,000! AWESOME JOB, WHITNEY!!

Chandler Unified School District asks all parents to please complete the Culture and Climate survey! Data will be used to identify areas of refinement to help better support our students.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/258908/4645

As part of our efforts to maintain a safe, secure online experience for students, Chandler Unified School District uses a technology tool known as Lightspeed in grades K-12.

Lightspeed will flag content referencing intentions of violence, drug and alcohol use, sex, self-harm, hate speech, pornography, etc. It will also analyze images to block pornography and obscene visuals from reaching students.

Lightspeed representative review google files throughout the day and night and send alerts to administrators at the school and the district office. School administrators will contact parents/guardians when an alert is received. If a parent/guardian cannot be reached, administrators will contact local law enforcement to request a well-check on students of alerts regarding threats of self-harm.

All school rules apply to the content on a student's Google Drive. Students are encouraged to practice responsible digital citizenship.

Lightspeed Alert is another tool CUSD uses. This tool is an anonymous tip line for students to share concerns about school safety and the well-being of fellow students. Trained professionals evaluate content and send an email regarding non-life-threatening items to school administrators. They will also call school officials in emergency situations and can even contact local law enforcement.

Students may report:

- Bullying

- Planned fights

Students in crisis

- Threats of violence

- Weapons brought to school

- Other urgent situations

CALL: (512) 540-3773

EMAIL: tipline@lightspeedsystems.com

Online Form: https://tipline.lightspeedsystems.app/

We look forward to continuing to collaborate with families to support and meet our students'® needs and to protect them while in our care.

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Help Perry High Light Up Learning by donating to our Cash For Classrooms Fundraiser!

Organized each year by the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF), this fundraiser supports classroom enrichment grants requested by our amazing teachers. These grants provide innovative resources and experiences for your child!

Every contribution helps! CLICK HERE to donate online.

As a special token of appreciation, every donation of $100 or more will receive a limited-edition State Forty Eight shirt! Please share with your networks and thank you for investing in our students!

Order your 2024-2025 yearbook!

Retakes- September 10

Senior Picture Day: September 10

Senior Panoramic: October 18

Music Picture Day: November 18

Club Picture Day: November 25-26

Fall Sports Parent Meeting – August 19th at 5:00PM for the Booster Club, 6:00PM for parents in the Auditorium

Clearance for Winter Sports opens September 3rd on www.Registermyathlete.com

Come out and support all of our Fall athletes at their matches, meets, and games!

Click on the link to find the schedules!

Fall Sports Schedule 2024-25

*Perry High School has a clear bag and clear water bottle policy for all spectators that will be strictly enforced at all athletic events. Tickets for all home and state events can be purchased on https://gofan.co/

Perry 'Lil Puma Pom & Cheer Clinic

Who: All future Pumas in K-5th Grade

When: Friday, September 20, 2024

Where: Check in the Perry HS Gym Lobby

Time: 3:30pm - Football Halftime

Cost: $100

Contact: perryhighcheerleading@gmail.com

Jaylene Cid (CLASS OF 2022) is a senior at The Culinary Institute of New York, Monroe College. She was inspired by her Perry High Culinary Arts teacher Angela Stutz who encouraged her to join the Careers through Culinary Arts Program! This program provided Jaylene the skills to earn a scholarship to the Culinary Institute!

On August 19, Chef Jaylene was a guest speaker in Mrs. Stutz's culinary classes where she demonstrated how to make the most delicious jalapeno glazed meatballs and shared her journey in the culinary world.

Let's beat the heat this August! HOSA Sports Medicine is hosting a water drive to donate bottled water in our community. You can help by bringing in a case of bottled water to Mrs. Allyson's classroom F213 during the month of August.

Just scan the QR Code! The QR code will take you directly to a form to complete. The form will go directly to the department and your counselor will respond to the appointment request via email that is provided by the student!

The Digital PSAT/NMSQT will be held at Perry High School in the Large Gym on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25th. The test will begin promptly at 8:00am and end by 11:00am. Students need to report to the Large Gym on their designated day by 7:25am. The cost for the PSAT is $25.

October 24th (last names A-L) October 25th (last names M-Z)

Taking the PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and career. The PSAT/NMSQT (Juniors) is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit Scholarship Program. The test also connects you to College Board programs and services that can propel you to opportunities you've earned.

Online PSAT registration is provided via Total Registration and will end October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm.

In order to register, students/parents will need to click on the Total Registration link: https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/030668 and answer all required questions. The $25 PSAT fee will be posted online to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal 24-48 hours after registration has been completed.

Here are important dates to remember:

• October 14, 2024 at 3:00pm- Registration Ends
• October 17, 2024 at 3:00pm- Payment for the exam is due.

**This is a digital exam. Your school issued Chrome Book must be used for the exam It must be fully charged to last at least 3 hours.

Please contact Geri Jaramillo at jaramillomack.geraldine@cusd80.com for questions.

Get Familiar with the Digital PSAT/NMSQT:

• https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-suite-benefits-students-parents/why-take-psat/why-take-psat-nmsqt

Full-Length SAT Suite Practice Tests:

• https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice/practice-tests

Every student must create a College Board account to have access to AP CLASSROOM and to Register for AP Exams.

● https://myap.collegeboard.org/login

● https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/access-your-ap-resources/join-your -class-online

● Receive a “join code” from teacher

● Every AP class period/subject has a different “join code”

● Mobile devices work to create an account

● Students are defaulted to a “yes” for test selection

● $100.00 per AP EXAM

$40.00 late fee per AP EXAM for any tests ordered, canceled, or unused after November 15, 2024.

November 13, 2024 AP tests are ordered (for year-long classes/first semester classes)

November 15, 2024 After this date, College Board charges an additional $40.00 late order fee per exam. Exams may be canceled after this date, but College Board charges $40.00 per canceled (or unused) exam.

January 7, 2025 AP GOV’T & AP MACRO ECON second semester students join their AP class/register/pay for second semester classes

February 8, 2025 Final date to submit payment for all AP tests (year-long/semester classes) No exam will be ordered after this date

Mark your calendars: May 5-16

● Log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal

● Select the "More" tab

● InTouch Fee payments

● Select Student

● Under the SHOP category, select “Items at student’s school”

● Select the tab for “Testing & Test Prep”

● Select “AP EXAM”

● Select the test you wish your student to take

● Once you select a test, manually enter $100.00 as the amount

● If needed, select another exam and enter the $100.00

● At CHECKOUT, you will pay the total amount indicated

To help parents and students learn more about this initiative, we have created our 1:1 Student Guide website, which you can find at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com. There is a lot of information on this website, but we feel it is important to the success of this initiative to clearly communicate all of it to our parents and students. We encourage all of you to review this information with your child(ren) so you have a clear understanding of device expectations, maintenance, etc.

Parents and students. Our District and school use a program called Lightspeed on student devices. Lightspeed will notify District and school administration immediately if there are any “key” inappropriate words, phrases and/or photos used/found on the device. This is active anytime the student is on their student device. This includes afterschool hours and on the weekends.

Please remind your student to use their device for educational purposes only. Students found not using their device appropriately risk possible discipline and/ or loss of technology privilege's. It is important the student devices are used properly and for the purpose of education.

Student passwords (both AD/Microsoft and Google) will be reset as follows:

Pattern: first initial + last initial + birthdate (MMDDYY format)

Example: sophomore Ani Smith whose birthday is October 3, 2007 will have their password reset to as100307

7-12 students will be forced to change their password after it is reset

Students can change their Google password by logging in to their Google account (accounts.google.com) with their reset password on any device, at school or at home

• Username for Google is s+id@gse.cusd80.com – example s123456@gse.cusd80.com

Students can change their Microsoft password by either:

· logging on to a CUSD Windows device with their reset password, or

· logging in to the Microsoft portal (myaccount.microsoft.com) with their reset password on any device at school or at home.

• Username for Microsoft is s+id@s.cusd80.com – example s123456@s.cusd80.com

All 2-12 students must change their Microsoft password after it is reset before accessing Infinite Campus.

As part of the 1:1 technology initiative, a student fee of $25 will be added annually to InTouch to enroll in the Device Protection Plan (DPP). Annual enrollment in the plan will minimize the potential repair and/or replacement fees associated with the device.

This year, the fee will be added to accounts on Monday, August 5. The fee must be paid by the due date (Monday, September 2) in order to be enrolled in the plan (click here for instructions to pay the fee in Infinite Campus). All devices will be considered covered by the Device Protection Plan until September 2. If the fee is not paid by September 2, it is implied that the family is opting out of the annual DPP coverage, and although the fee will be shown as "overdue" in InTouch, there is no additional action required on your part. After September 2, you may enroll in the Device Protection Plan only after an inspection of the device at your school's Tech Center.

Students renewing their annual DPP will have continued coverage as long as the payment is made by Monday, September 2.

Students adding the DPP for the first time will need to have their device inspected and enrollment in the DPP does not begin until the fee payment has been received. There will be no refunds given on DPP purchase if a student leaves CUSD or upon graduation. The fee is not prorated for any reason.

Please visit the web address here for more details on the Device Protection Plan.

We wanted to remind all parents and students: We do not allow outside food deliveries to campus (ex. Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, parent drop-offs) or any other type of food deliveries to campus for students during the day. Deliveries will be turned away.

Back to school means back to germs! Please remember to follow proper hygiene etiquette!

All class fees are paid through the Infinite Campus parent portal.

1. Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and press MORE
3. Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
4. Click on your students’ name
5. You will see all outstanding fines and fees, add them to your cart and check out:

To pay for all optional items such as activity passes, parking, PE uniforms, etc.

1. Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and press more
3. Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
4. Click on your students name
5. Click on "Items at students’ school"
6. Scroll through the tabs at the top of the screen, add the item to your cart and check out

Detailed Instructions for paying fees are below.

Attention 24-25 SOPHOMORES- you are now able to get a parking spot! Apply today!

Juniors and Seniors! Student parking is open! Apply today!

The parking application is an online application. You must have a Google email to apply for a parking permit. You can use your student GSE account or any Gmail address to apply.

Please be sure to fill out the entire application form and submit the required documents for application review. Have your required documents ready (Driver's License, Registration, Proof of Insurance).

Applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

1. Once your application is approved, we will notify you via email and add the $80.00 parking fee to your account on Infinite Campus. CHECK YOUR EMAIL.
2. Payments will be accepted online via your parent portal, Infinite Campus.
3. Your parking pass will be available for pick up. Please see the schedule below.
4. Proof of ID, Proof of Payment and your Class Schedule are required to pick up your tag.

24-25 PHS Student Parking Application

A student activity pass will be available to purchase during Puma Days. The cost is $35.00. This pass entitles students to free admission to all home athletic contests except A.I.A. tournaments. With the card, some social activities on campus will have reduced costs. The pass will double as a student I.D. for school activities. The replacement cost is $5.00.

https://www.cusd80.com/TaxCredit

Check out our College & Career Center Website

Register here for our College & Career Center Events:

Get the latest updates on Scholarships & College Visitors via Instagram @ perry_college_career

Need a reminder to our events? Remind@cccf2025, cccf2026, cccf2027, cccf2028 (Opt in to your graduation class)

CGCC/Dual Enrollment? Email Krysten.marshall@cgc.edu, or visit F219 on Mon/Wed, 7:30-2:30

My name is Kim Kwong; I am the College and Career Center Advisor here at Perry High. I am here to help guide you through your options for life after high school, whether that’s going to college, attending a trade school, or preparing for a job interview, etc. Check out Perry’s College & Career Center website. Visit me on campus & schedule a meeting to plan out your future! Here are some helpful tips in planning for the school year!

For All Grades

Follow postings via Parent/Student Square. This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on college and career events, scholarships, recruiter visits, job opportunities, etc.

Join the College & Career Center Instagram @ perry_college-career! This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on new scholarships, recruiter visits, job opportunities, etc. If you don’t have an Instagram account, follow postings on Remind @ cccf2025 (seniors), cccf2026 (juniors), cccf2027 (sophomores), cccf2028 (freshman)!

Perry High School is a CLOSED CAMPUS. Please remember to check your student in and out through the attendance office when arriving late or leaving early. Also, students are not permitted to leave campus for lunch. Thank you!

Bussing information is available in Infinite Campus through the parent portal. Access the route information by going to MORE on the left side, then transportation. Any questions about transportation call 480-424-8600.

The Infinite Campus Portal allows students and parents to log in and access grades, class attendance, assignment information, and teacher-related messages. The portal is designed to increase communication with teachers, allow you to check progress, see what's due and when, and be more successful in school. Please click on the appropriate link below:

• How to create your CUSD Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account
• Log-in for Parent and Student Portal
• How to set up the Parent-Student Mobile App
• When logging into Infinite Campus, please click on the following link or contact your school for troubleshooting problems.
  • Parent Portal Account Troubleshooting

Here is an important and informative website for AP students:

https://blog.collegeboard.org/ap-action-plan-school-year?SFMC_cid=EM1025075-&rid=71541300

Click on the link below for a dual enrollment overview, classes offered, registration information, and more.

https://www.cusd80.com/Page/76539

Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction.

Both the city of Gilbert and city of Chandler have issued two new safety ordinances effective June 24th: Unruly Gathering Law and Brass Knuckles Law.

Unruly Gathering Law- violators can be issued a citation and fined or they can be charged with a class one misdemeanor if any of the following occur at a gathering: person under 21 possessing or consuming alcohol, illegal drugs, act designated as a felony under state law, a physical altercation that causes bodily injury, or previous citation for unruly gatherings within 180 days.

Brass Knuckles Law- people under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing or purchasing brass knuckles, businesses must confirm that that purchaser is at least 18 years old, people and businesses who violate this law can be charged with a class one misdemeanor.

If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Puma, we offer weekly tours. We tour our wonderful facilities and answer questions every Wednesday at 9AM.

There is something for everyone at Perry!

Email: borze.margret@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/phs
Location: Perry High School, East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-224-2800
Twitter: @PerryPumas07