Safford Community Newsletter

Welcome Husky Families to our first bi-weekly communication! This 2024-25 School Year has started with a wonderful beginning. Your scholars have been workings so hard to get going on their classes, figuring out their schedules, getting to meet new friends and establishing new positive strategies to become the best scholar they can be!

On campus there is a lot of activity and movement. Our schedule changes are done, and scholars are in the permanent classes now. We had to do some adjusting of classes and teaching position. If you have any questions, please reach out and call the front office.

Thank you for trusting us with the most important gifts in your life - your children. We take your scholars academic, social, emotional and physical lives very seriously. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns, celebrations or suggestions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Katherine Kuhn

November 11th : Veterans Day - No School

November 13th: Peeps Professional Development - No Class for Peeps

November 18th-22nd: SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR

November 28th-29th: Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 4th : "Santa" Picture Day

December 10th: All Band Concert @ 6:30 PM

December 12th: Orchestra/Guitar Concert @ 6:30 PM

December 13th: All Elementary Concert @ 2:00 PM

December: 20th: Grading Day - No School

December 23rd- January 3rd: Winter Break - No School

Reminder: Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for all students

Come shop some awesome books during the Scholastic Book fair this month

November 18th- 22nd during school hours

Beginning January 2025, students will have the option to transition to clear backpacks. Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, clear backpacks will be a mandatory requirement for all students on campus. To assist with this transition, students who voluntarily switch to a clear backpack in January 2025 will receive a one-time, complimentary clear backpack. These backpacks have been generously donated by Zion City.

Location: Safford Auditorium

• December 10th: All Band Concert @ 6:30 PM
• December 12th: Orchestra/Guitar Concert @ 6:30 PM
• December 13th: All Elementary Concert @ 2:00 PM

11/1-Safford @ Drachman

11/5- Safford @ CE Rose

11/8- Maxwell @ Safford

11/14-Safford @ Lawrence

11/18- Drachan @ Safford

11/21- CE Rose @ Safford

Call out to ALL 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders interested in Basketball. Please see Lisa at the front office if your student is interested in joining. First practice is November 12 and the first games on the week of November 18th.

Ms. Santana's 8th graders worked hard on writing and creating their very own children's books this semester! They also had the opportunity to read and show their hard work to some of Safford's own elementary aged students.

Check out what the Kindergarten class is up to!

Some of the ELA students enjoying time in class.

21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) is an afterschool program funded by a federal grant. This program provides students with academic support in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. 21st Century also offers a variety of enrichment opportunities that allow students to explore their interests while sharpening their academic skills. Enrichment classes differ year to year.

Click "Higher Ground: Restart Smart" to learn more!

Safford is supported by a dedicated Restart SMART team comprising of a Student Support Specialist, Family Support Specialist, and Site Director. These specialists work with our youth, families, schools and community partners to create and recognize the unique needs of the Safford Community.

• Student Support Specialists support the school’s overall social and behavioral environments while helping students build long-term skills and executive functions. They meet individually with youth, employing a Strategic Life-Coaching Technology that documents their strengths, triggers, goals, and struggles.

• Family Support Specialists meet with families to help identify needs, potential service coordination, and mentoring based on need.
• Site Directors partner with school administrators and community members to coordinate on-site services.

Through these one-on-one meetings, the team helps identify gaps, needs, and potential local resources. After the team assesses foundational needs, they collaborate with local organizations to address the diverse wellness dimensions of students, families, and school professionals. Their collaboration catalyzes significant individual and community change by helping individuals understand obstacles, access community resources, and achieve self-driven goals.

Need assistance with clothing or hygiene? Request an appointment today!

Contact: Text, call or email to request appointment

Inna Chavez

Restart Smart

Family Support Specialist

Contact Inna Chavez by email

(520)870-0722