Safford PreK-8 Community School
Family Newsletter October
October 2023
Hello Safford Husky Families,
We are so proud and excited to announce that our school is now rated a "B"! This is 100% because of the dedication of our students, families and staff. Growing our school has been the accomplishment of a lifetime - and we want to thank each of you. Everyday you have your student at school on-time, ready to learn and focused on academics, we grow.
Attendance is our focus this quarter. We need to have 95% attendance each day. If your student is not in their seat on time, they miss too much instruction. The Arizona Department of Education recommends that students who miss more than 10% of the year (which is 18 days missed) should be looked at for retention. Once a student misses 60 days, they should be unenrolled from the campus. We cannot teach students who are not here.
Tardies add up quickly - if you miss the first 10 minutes of class every day, that is a full hour of school. If you do that for a month, you miss an entire day of education. Again, we cannot teach a student who is not here.
The beginning of the day in Middle School is critically important - this is when we do Homeroom and all the Tier 2 iReady instruction. Students must be here on time and in class.
Again, celebrate the win - but remember, now we have lots of work to do - your students deserve the best education possible.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katherine Kuhn
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!
