august 29, 2016 vol. 1 issue 3 announcements · 2016-08-31 · marana high school caring...

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Marana High School Tiger News August 29, 2016 Vol. 1 Issue 3

Announcements

News & Resources

Dr. Mandel’s Message

Dear MHS Parents and Guardians,

We are off and running into the month of September! Our temperatures are cooling down while our academic

pursuits are heating up. I’m so impressed with our teachers as they work to use the Chromebooks effectively

within their instruction. Students, too, have had to grow and learn how to use the Chromebooks as part of their

learning. I’m excited to see how these devices are used to expand instructional strategies throughout the year.

I need to express my gratitude to you as part of our partnership regarding attendance and dress code. I have

noticed a lot more adherence to the dress code this year. Thank you for continuing to reinforce the importance

of acceptable dress for school. Additionally, please remember to notify the Attendance Office about approved

absences for your student. Our staff is grateful for your phone calls. Please continue to schedule appointments

for students at times that do not require missing classes when you are able. Our teachers thank you in advance

for having students present and ready to learn every day.

We will be offering the PSAT on our campus in October. This test is important for students in the 10th and

11th grades. The results inform 10th grade students about areas of academic strengths and areas to work on,

and the results from the 11th grade year are shared with college and universities and lead to determinations for

the National Merit Awards. Students can sign up in the Bookstore and with Dr. Corner in the College and

Career Center.

Thank you for taking your time to read our newsletter - and I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Dr. David Mandel

Principal

Marana High School

In This Issue

Pg1 Dr. Mandel’s Message

Pg 2-4 Announcements

Pg 5 News & Updates; Campus &

Community Events

Pg 6 Athletic Evens

Pg 7-8 Athletic News

Pg 9 CTE Spotlight

Pg 10 PBIS Info

Pg 11 TSO Flyer

Pg 12 Marana Aviation Fair



The World Traveler’s Club is traveling to Europe this spring break and exploring the Western Front

of World War II. We will be visiting London, Normandy, Paris and Berlin with a focus on the history of World

War II. Interested students and parents should come to the parent meeting on August 30 at 6:15 pm in J-2. We

will go over costs, fundraising and parent questions. This is an amazing opportunity for our students. Spots will

fill up quickly so please attend the meeting. Email [email protected] with questions.

Key Club applications and dues are due on August 31st. Applications and receipts for dues can be turned in

to Mrs. Pings in H-9.

LIBRARY CHESS The MHS Library is hosting chess during lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we seeking donated chess

games.

Announcements

mailto:[email protected]



MHS PTO The PTO meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 30

th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in

the MHS Library. Everyone is welcome!! Look forward to seeing you.

MHS Career Center News

PSAT Sign-Up

The PSAT Test is coming soon. Current sophomores and juniors planning on applying to four-year colleges and

universities should sign up to take the PSAT. The cost is $20 in the bookstore, and the deadline to sign up is

9/21/16. Students who need a fee waiver due to financial hardship should sign up to see Ms. Kati in the

counseling center.

Part-Time Job Opportunity

The Town of Marana is looking for flag football referees. Students familiar with flag football are encouraged to

apply to become a flag football referee. You can find out more information at http://www.maranaaz.gov/career-

opportunities, or stop by the career center.

Future Friday

On Friday 8/26 time was set aside for students to explore their Education and Career Action Plan. This time is

referred to as Future Friday and will occur once each month. Students should be able to access this information

using Google Classroom at home. The information provided in the Google Classroom for your child’s grade

level can be used to help all students better plan and prepare for life after high school. Parents can click here to

find out more about how they can help their children prepare for a future beyond school and learn more about

the Education and Career Action Planning process. Students can also access the resources provided through

their Chromebooks and show their parents some of the websites made available to them.

Text Alerts

Please sign up to receive text alerts from Dr. Corner regarding scholarships, testing, college planning, career

planning, etc. You can text @marana-cc to 81010 to get up to date information via text and also follow him on

twitter @Dr_KevinCorner.

http://www.maranaaz.gov/career-opportunities

http://www.maranaaz.gov/career-opportunities

http://www.azed.gov/ecap/parentresources/



Saturday Success Saturday Success Session 1 registration is now open. If you have a student who has previously taken and failed

one of their English classes (English 1 through English 6) they can retake the course through the Saturday

Success program. Session 1 runs 9/18 through 11/5 with registration closing on September 7th

.

To register please follow the directions below:

From the Marana Unified School District website: under Departments, Marana Pathways, and then click on

Saturday Success.

Automotive Technology I am pleased to announce the hiring of David Williams at Marana High School in the Automotive Technology

course. Together we bring over thirty years of experience in the industry to classroom. Looking forward to a

great year of new experiences!---Mr. Citro , Automotive Technology , Marana High School

Book Store Bookstore has chrome book covers so you can personalize your own chrome books. Cost is $20.00 for each

cover.



8/31 – MHS Bookstore closed all day.

9/2 – Teacher In-Service Day – No School

9/5 – Labor Day Observed – No School

August 30, 2016 World Travelers Club Trip Meeting regarding Spring Break 2017

September 17, 2016 MHS Girls Soccer Golf Tournament Omni Tucson National

September 27, 2016 Marana Aviation Fair Marana High School 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Announcements

News & Updates

ATTEND

Campus & Community Events

Visit us at www.maranausd.org/mhs

Date Event Information

http://www.maranausd.org/mhs



8/30 - MHS Boys Golf vs RR/NOG (home), 3:00 p.m.

8/31 - MHS Girls Golf @ MV/WG (away), 3:00 p.m.

MHS Girls Volleyball @ Tucson High (away), 4:30 p.m.

MHS Frosh Football @ McClintock (away), 6:00 p.m.

9/1 – MHS Swim @ CIEN/SARIT (away), 4:00 p.m.

MHS JV Football vs McClintock (home), 6:00 p.m.

9/2 – MHS Varsity Football @ McClintock (away), 7:00 p.m.

ATHLETICS

Tiger Pride

First of all, TIGER PRIDE!

Marana Athletic Events



ATHLETICS

Tiger Pride

First of all, TIGER PRIDE!

Marana Athletic News

Marana Girls’ Soccer Fundraiser

Everyone is invited to be a part of our 4th Annual Marana High School Girls Soccer Golf Tournament. This

year’s event will be held at The Omni Tucson National Resort and Spa. We will be playing the Catalina Course,

home of this year’s Conquistador Classic PGA Champions Tour. On September 17th, come out and enjoy a

Four Person Scramble with a fajita lunch buffet and awards ceremony to follow. Please visit

http://maranagirlssoccer.com/ for more information.

Thank you for supporting Marana High School Girls Soccer,

Coach Tarquin and Coach Gutierrez

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More Marana Athletic News

Congratulations to all of our athletes who kicked off their seasons last week. We had a successful start and are looking

forward to the coming weeks’ competitions. I have asked coaches of in-season sports to submit a name each week of an

athlete in their programs who have demonstrated and embodied the types of qualities we want promoted within our

athletic programs. Some of those characteristics are commitment, loyalty, a team first mentality, putting forth great effort,

coachability, honesty, humility, and weekly athletic performance. While this is not an all-encompassing list it is a starting

point for recognizing student-athletes who represent their teams, our school, and this community in a way that is reflective

of what we stand for. This week’s Athletes of the Week are:

Boys XC: Austin Holmes: From Coach Atkins, “Austin has been a vital role model on our team. He is a very encouraging

teammate who is willing to go out of his way to help others. He goes above and beyond while at practice to help set a

great example for the rest of the team.”

Girls XC: Daniela Arellano: From Coach Atkins: “Daniela has been working extremely hard the first three weeks of

practice. She is always asking for extra training at the end of practice. She has participated in the optional Saturday

morning practices at Dove Mountain. She is very focused on improving her running ability as well as encouraging others

to do their best. She is very dedicated to the team’s success and has been recruiting other female student-athletes to join

the team.”

Boys Golf: Dylan Telford: From Coach Moreno, “This week in our match against Salpointe, Dylan went up against the

number one player in the city and a University of Arizona commit and beat him shooting a score of 35 at Randolph.”

Girls Golf: Marisol Benavidez: From Coach Corona: “Mari has taken the role of captain of the golf team very seriously.

She has motivated teammates to excel in practice and matches. She took it upon herself to make personalized hair ribbons

for all members of the team. She helped a fellow teammate feel more confident about the first tournament of the season by

making a phone call and encouraging her teammate. She was the medalist in the first match of the season and is currently

in third place in the Nighthawk Invitational.”

Football: Travis Darrough: From Coach Litten: “Travis played both as an offensive and defensive lineman. Although he

was outsized most of the night Travis had a good game and fought until the end in a game that had many swings. He was

a great leader for us.”

Girls Volleyball: McKayla Miller. From Coach Ball: “McKayla has shown strong leadership throughout the preseason

and off the court. She is respectful to her teammates and coaches and committed to the program. She had adapted to the

new coaching system and has been a model for her teammates. We are looking forward to what she will do for us this

season.”

Boys Swim: Dallin Patton: From Coach Condit: “Dallin does a great job in practice, trains hard, and does whatever he

can to get better every day. He asks for feedback whenever possible and makes changes when needed.”

Girls Swim: Audrey Carter: From Coach Condit: “Audrey takes initiative. She strives to get better by asking for help with

stroke technique and turns/wall details. When told, she makes changes and consistently applies herself in everything she

does.”

Sarah Peterson Whaley

Athletic Director/Dean of Students

Marana High School

12000 W. Emigh Way

520-616-6400



At MHS we are very proud to offer a diverse array of

CTE/JTED programs. The integration of these programs

throughout our curriculum is just one of the many

opportunities for students that our comprehensive high

school provides. Throughout the year we will be sharing

glimpses into the programs with you. Please take a look at

our Criminal Justice Program. At Marana High School,

students have the opportunity to explore careers in the criminal justice field. This course uses Arizona CTE

standards as well as hands on activities and training to provide extensive knowledge and understanding of the

criminal justice system. Students explore criminal justice from all areas from the history and foundation of

police, search and seizure, and Arizona Revised Statutes. The class is a three year program, which culminates

with students studying in an international police dispatch certification. The course employs hands on activities

including projects, presentations, discussions as well as real life simulations in crime scenes, mock court trial,

emergency first aid, and drinking and driving simulations.

CTE SPOTLIGHT

MHS Criminal Justice



PBIS Information

ROCKIN’ the PBIS

At Marana, we try to instill Tiger Pride in all students for their academics, athletics, artistic and technical abilities. But more importantly, we try to nurture and reward inspiring behaviors because each student is an individual while positive behaviors are very specific. Acknowledging the positive in our Tigers for their actions can create life long adjustments. Please help us and support our PBIS intiative by sharing kind words at home, and asking your students, “Tell me one positive thing that happened at school today.”

TIGER PRIDE!

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