Safford PreK-8 Community School
Family Newsletter April
Hello Huskies,
So we have started the testing and are doing great. Your students are taking it seriously and showing up ready to prove their abilities. Thank you, parents! It makes a huge difference when we all work together.
April is the time of year that we look toward promotion. Please understand, in today's world, education is the most important determining factor in the success of our young citizens. Attendance is critical, if your student is not in class, they are not progressing. Seat time is critical for learning. If your child does not master the grade level standards, they will enter the next grade that far behind. Each year it gets more difficult, and passing a student without the required prerequisite skills does not help them in the future.
Safford will be sending out letters to Middle School students guardians if they are not passing the required classes. To move from 6th to 7th, you must pass ELA and Math. To move from 7th to 8th, you must pass ELA, Math and either Science or Social Studies. To move from 8th to High School you must pass all core classes - ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. If your student does not pass the required classes, they can petition their grade level team of teachers. We will have a meeting to discuss if the student has demonstrated that they did their best work. We understand that students with IEPS and our English Language Learners have extenuating situations and will take that into account. There is still time to get the grades up to a passing level.
Students who do not pass can take Summer School, but understand, it is not guaranteed that they will pas the class. There will be a strict attendance policy - you cannot miss more than 2 days. Also, there will be a pre and post test that students must pass in order to earn promotion to the next grade. There is a special state requirement for 3rd Grade. If the 3rd grade student does not pass their standardized testing at the state cut off for proficiency, they may be held back. If your student is identified as a "MOWR" student, they will need to attend and pass the state MOWR class. You will be notified as soon as we hear if this applicable to any students here at Safford.
We have lots of exciting events coming up! Bookfair, Car Show, Ballet Folklorico Fundraiser, Science Olympiad State Competition, Step Fundraiser, 21st Century Showcase and more! Keep you eyes and ear open.
See you at Safford!
March 31st - April 4th March AASA testing
State testing week.
March 31st - April 4th Scholastic Bookfair
Scholastic bookfair in the library!
Friday April 4th SOM
Student of the month breakfast in the library!
Friday April 4th Noche de Mariachi y Folklorico Performance
Mariachi and Folklorico performance in the auditorium including guest Mariachi and Folklorico groups
Friday April 18th Spring Holiday
Spring Holiday - Good Friday - No School!
April 20th Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday.
April 28th - May 2nd Spirit week!
21st Century
21st Century hours:
4-5pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Elementary students 3-4pm and 4-5pm. no after school program Wednesdays
Reminder:
If your child is not signed up for the 21st Century program, they will not be allowed to stay on campus past 4pm and Elementary students must be picked up by 3pm. Students NOT signed up for the program will not be allowed to participate in any of the 21st Century clubs.
Cyberbullying
We want to make sure your students are protected from cyberbullying at Safford. Please take the time to talk with your children and review their Instagram and other Social Media accounts. We take cyberbullying very seriously at Safford and will be working in partnership with Tucson Police Department to investigate all allegations.
Did you know Arizona allows you to direct your state income tax to your students' school? The Arizona Tax Credit provides funds for extracurricular programs, enhancing your child's experiences at Safford. Individuals can contribute up to $400 each to support the students at Safford. Encourage friends and family to support your school as well!
Please consider making a donation to support our Mariachi and Folklorico groups on campus. Click here for more information and to donate.
Safford k-8 Community School has an active PTO which is also a registered charity. Your on going support, whether this be getting involved or just turning up and spending money at organized events. it ALL helps! We hold informal, monthly meeting in our parent room to discuss events, fund raising opportunities, and where to spend our money. If you can help in anyway, please do not hesitate to email or call us at (520) 225-5000 or contact our president Reyna Martinez by email.
Become a Huskie Helper!
We encourage you to join us on campus to support your students!
If you are not a custodial parent/guardian, click here to apply through the TUSD website to become a volunteer. If you need help with the application process, please reach out to us and we will help set you up.
There are many ways to help out on campus, including playground monitors, reading to students, supporting a club/sports. Become a Huskie Helper today!
