Dear Cavett Families,

Congratulations on a successful first quarter! Report cards are now available on ParentVUE, so please take some time to review your child’s progress.

This month, we are focusing on Responsibility, one of our key Character Strong values. Responsibility can be defined as “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action involves doing the right thing and completing assigned tasks, while understanding the impact of our choices reminds us that our actions matter. Positive, responsible actions help others, while irresponsible actions can cause harm. Responsibility is one of three core traits we will emphasize this year to help students Be Strong.

Across all grade levels, students will be developing important skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting. In addition to this, October is Anti-Bullying Month. Bullying Prevention Awareness Day USA 2024 reminds us of the importance of creating safe and inclusive environments free from bullying and harassment. We encourage everyone to take action against bullying by promoting kindness, respect, and empathy in our school community.

We are also working to improve attendance through monthly classroom challenges. Regular school attendance is vital for your child’s academic and personal growth. Consistent attendance ensures steady progress in their learning journey. Please review your child’s report card, where you can see the percentage of days they attended out of the 44 school days so far.

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s keep building on the success of this first quarter as we move forward together!

Please review the important information in this newsletter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the front office at 520-225-1300.

Warm regards,

Carol Leeson

Carol Leeson, M. Ed. Principal

October 1: Picture Retakes

October 4: No School Grading Day

October 7 - 11: Fall Break

October 18: Macias 3-5 Field Trip Children's Museum

October 22: Tucson Symphony Orchestra: Brass & Percussion 10:30 am Cafeteria

October 23: No School: Professional Learning Day for Teachers

To Be Announced:

Peter Piper Boo Bash

Spirit Week for Halloween

Preschool: Alek Sargent

Kindergarten: Aleiyah Soto

K-2: Brandon Lester

1st Grade: Jayden Gabino Barreras

2nd Grade: Isaiah Leon

2nd Grade: Logan Del Cid

3-5: Mariah McMillian

3rd Grade: Itzel Barreda Ordaz

4th Grade: Jade Del Toro Ruiz

4th Grade: Ryanne Pacheco

5th Grade: Misael Grijalva

5th Grade: Darlene Del Cid

I wanted to take a moment to talk about why we do not wear Halloween costumes to school. We know how much fun it is to dress up, but costumes can be very expensive, and we would hate for anything to happen to them—like getting torn or damaged during the school day. However, we have something exciting planned!

We will be hosting our Boo Bash Fundraiser at Peter Piper Pizza, where we will have a costume contest. This has always been a great event where everyone has a lot of fun, so we encourage you to participate in the evening’s festivities.

Additionally, our student council will be organizing a School Spirit Week to help us celebrate the upcoming holiday in style. Be sure to keep an eye out for the flyer with all the details!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to make our school a positive and inclusive place for all.

We want to make sure that we are paying attention in class and really enjoying our time with our amazing faculty and community. For that reason, we do not allow toys, Pokémon cards, stuffed animals, Legos, etc. to be brought from home and used on school grounds. These items can be a distraction in class and distract from our students’ learning. In addition, teachers may have specific reward days or a show-and-tell day where a child is allowed to bring something from home. During those special days, students should follow the teachers’ instructions and continue to leave the items in their backpacks until they have permission from the teacher to take them out. Cavett staff are not responsible for the loss of any items that are brought to school.

I'm Steven La Turco from the City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department. My role involves partnering with local communities to clean up public spaces. In my previous job, I was an educator and administrator for 31 years at TUSD. It is nice to see some familiar names on this list. As you are preparing for this coming year I was hoping you could share the following information with your families. This information supports keeping kids safe as well as keeping our community looking beautiful.

• Brush and Bulky Collection: Brush and Bulky will be picking up piles as kids start walking to school. Please remind children to avoid debris piles along sidewalks, as they can contain sharp metals, glass, rusty nails, and furniture. City crews do their best to create a safe environment, children should stay clear from the moving equipment and staff at work. To ensure pickup, residents should have their piles out by date indicated in the brochure attached.
• Illegal Dumping: Illegal dumping remains a concern. Residents can help by encouraging others to use the landfill. A special Brush and Bulky pickup is available for $55. Simply place your pile in front of your home, and the city will handle the rest, saving time, effort, and money. When hiring someone for cleaning or demolition, ensure they provide a current landfill receipt to confirm proper disposal.
• Graffiti Reporting: Graffiti can be reported. The city promptly removes visible graffiti from both private and public property to maintain a beautiful community environment.
• Environmental Services Department: For questions about what our Environmental Services Department can do for your community, please visit our website.

Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Respectively,

Steven La Turco

ParentVUE YouTube video

Our 24-25 GOAL:

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE

AT LEAST

90% ATTENDANCE EACH MONTH!

October is here, and that means it’s Bullying Prevention Month! While we address the importance of preventing bullying throughout the year, this month we will be placing an extra spotlight on it. We have several initiatives planned, including playing special videos during our announcements and incorporating bullying prevention activities into our PLCs.

However, it’s crucial that these conversations continue at home. To support you, I’m sharing a link to a selection of books that focus on bullying, as well as the fantastic lessons and resources provided by Character Strong. These tools are designed to help teachers foster meaningful discussions and create a safe, inclusive environment for all students.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Let’s make this month a powerful one!

We welcome your support! If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom or throughout our campus, please contact our office manager, Ms. Quintana, to learn how you can volunteer.

The safety of our Eagles and our Staff is our upmost concern, please sign-in at the front office anytime you are on campus.

School lunch and breakfast are now free to all students! We do ask that you still complete all forms necessary in synergy while registering your child, as your responses help us with our school funding. Please pay specific attention to the Title One and Free/ Reduced lunch forms while you complete your registration.

We will have a daily snack time to support our students' minds and bodies. Snacks can be brought from home; however, we are asking students bring only "healthy" snacks, and please not to share anything with others as a health precaution. Donations of snacks for the entire class at the beginning of each month are greatly appreciated. Please only bring individually packaged snacks.

Healthy snack suggestions include:

- Pretzels

- Cheese sticks

- Fruit snacks

- Popcorn

- Animal crackers

- Chocolate chip granola bar

- Goldfish

Please remember that gum and candy are never allowed at school or our afterschool program. Additionally, hot chips (Takis, Hot Cheetos, etc.) are proven to cause stomach issues. We would like to promote healthy snacks for our community. We also want to keep our campus looking clean and beautiful; gum can get caught on people’s shoes, furniture, and playground equipment. We want to avoid these sticky situations at Cavett.

If your child has allergies, medication that needs to be taken at school, or other health concerns, please contact our Health Assistant, Ms.Camila, at 520-225-1317.

This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others. Responsibility is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.

Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Responsibility. Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” you can complete together! As a family, think of ways in which you might make someone’s life a little easier by helping a neighbor or family friend with 1 of their Responsibilities. Could you bring the garbage to the chute or out to the curb? Could you carry things in from the grocery store? Could you invite someone over for a meal or a show?

Review Responsibility as a family! Responsibility is taking action and understanding the impact of our choices. Choose 1 household chore (or more!) that requires multiple steps. Then have each member of the family select 1 step to complete to help get the job done! Maybe it’s washing the dishes, doing laundry, cleaning the living room, or unloading the groceries – whatever it is, see who can be the quickest or most effective at their task!

Conversation Starter:

• Can you share or show what it means to be Responsible?
• How can we help each other practice being more Responsible?

Our Eagles are active throughout the day. It is important that they wear appropriate outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes to fully participate in these activities.

Additionally, it may be beneficial to provide a change of clothes to keep in their cubby or backpack. This should include socks, underwear, a shirt, and pants appropriate for the current season, all labeled with your child’s name and placed in a Ziploc bag. If your child comes home with soiled clothes, kindly send a replacement set as soon as possible.

We have seen a lot of usage of cell phones and air pods during the school day. Please remind your student that if they bring their phone, air pods, smart watches etc. they need to keep it in their pocket or backpack, and we are not responsible for items lost or stolen. Students are not allowed to use electronics during class, passing period, etc. Students seen using electronics without permission will have items confiscated. You may view the TUSD Policy here.

Cavett has received all new Air Conditioning Units and a New Marquee that will be up and running soon!

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is excited to announce the commencement of the $480 million school bond program, approved by voters in November 2023. Visit the Bond Book to view the original proposal or visit the Summary Page to view the breakdown of projects by categories. The first projects, set to be completed in the fall 2024, are aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure across the district. Many details may be obtained by exploring the Dashboard on this page. Photos and Videos of project progress can be viewed on our Gallery Page.