Location: Central High School Band Room
Central and Maryvale music students will get first-hand insight into the music industry from professionals at a Career Day, brought to Phoenix by the GRAMMY Foundation in conjunction with the Ford Motor Company Fund. Students will hear from panelists, and ask questions about the recording industry, technology, performing and producing. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities. Central and Maryvale were two of 31 national finalists for a GRAMMY Foundation grant.
Music professionals, 80 Central students, 100-150 Maryvale students, music teachers. Among the panelists are Larry Batiste, a producer, vocalist, songwriter, publisher instrumentalist and arranger, and Manny Marroquin, an enginner and four-time GRAMMY winner. Batiste has written and published over 300 songs and has worked with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Joe Satriani, Dweezil Zappa, Keyshia Cole and Al Jarreau. Marroquin has worked with Usher, Alicia Keyes; Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and John Legend.
Alternate location:
Maryvale High School Auditorium,
3415 N. 59th Ave.
12:30 -2 p.m.
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Dr. Gerald Petersen, PUHSD Arts Curriculum Supervisor (602) 764-1318
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
North wins Grammy Grant (Central High - Finalist)
North High School has been selected as a GRAMMY Signature School for 2009 and its music department will receive a $5000 grant, the school announced today.
North is one of 14 schools in the nation to receive the award, and the only school in Arizona. The GRAMMY Foundation program recognizes the top U.S. public high schools that are making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year.
North was one of six schools to win the Enterprise Award, recognizing efforts made by schools with a student enrollment considered “economically underserved.”
“This is the same organization that gives out prestigious awards to the musical accomplishments of various artists. We literally got a Grammy,” band director Matthew Bock said.
The grant proposal, submitted by Bock and choir director Adrienne Meeker, focused on purchasing cutting edge music software for band, choir and orchestra students.
“This software, Smart Music will help us build new ways to teach and assess the music students of North High,” Bock said. “The money will be used to purchase computers, software, literature, and student subscriptions to the service. With this software students will be able to move through method books faster, perform with a full ensemble while practicing at home, and get critiqued on their performance. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the true talents of Phoenix into the next millennium “
The North music department consists of two teachers and over 150 students. There are 74 students participating in marching band, concert band, jazz band, activity band, orchestra and a student-run drum line, and 80 students in North’s four choirs – “Premiere” beginning choir, “Dolce” advanced women’s choir, “Encore” advanced concert choir and an extra curricular vocal jazz ensemble. There are also 15 students who participate in class piano.
“Music is alive and thriving at North High School and the GRAMMY Grant will help to further the growth and excellence of music education for our students,” Meeker said.
The GRAMMY grants were available to more than 20,000 public high schools throughout the nation. Winners are determined by a panel of top music educators and professionals. Thirty-one finalists were selected in January, including Phoenix Union schools Central and Maryvale High Schools. The finalists had to submit recordings of school concerts, sample concert programs and repertoire.
One school, Martin High School in Arlington Texas was named the National GRAMMY Signature School, and was awarded $10,000. Eight schools received $5,000 and five schools received $1,000.
Funding for the GRAMMY Signature Schools, which was created in 1998, comes from contributions from Gibson Guitar Corp. and the Ford Motor Company.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
North is one of 14 schools in the nation to receive the award, and the only school in Arizona. The GRAMMY Foundation program recognizes the top U.S. public high schools that are making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year.
North was one of six schools to win the Enterprise Award, recognizing efforts made by schools with a student enrollment considered “economically underserved.”
“This is the same organization that gives out prestigious awards to the musical accomplishments of various artists. We literally got a Grammy,” band director Matthew Bock said.
The grant proposal, submitted by Bock and choir director Adrienne Meeker, focused on purchasing cutting edge music software for band, choir and orchestra students.
“This software, Smart Music will help us build new ways to teach and assess the music students of North High,” Bock said. “The money will be used to purchase computers, software, literature, and student subscriptions to the service. With this software students will be able to move through method books faster, perform with a full ensemble while practicing at home, and get critiqued on their performance. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the true talents of Phoenix into the next millennium “
The North music department consists of two teachers and over 150 students. There are 74 students participating in marching band, concert band, jazz band, activity band, orchestra and a student-run drum line, and 80 students in North’s four choirs – “Premiere” beginning choir, “Dolce” advanced women’s choir, “Encore” advanced concert choir and an extra curricular vocal jazz ensemble. There are also 15 students who participate in class piano.
“Music is alive and thriving at North High School and the GRAMMY Grant will help to further the growth and excellence of music education for our students,” Meeker said.
The GRAMMY grants were available to more than 20,000 public high schools throughout the nation. Winners are determined by a panel of top music educators and professionals. Thirty-one finalists were selected in January, including Phoenix Union schools Central and Maryvale High Schools. The finalists had to submit recordings of school concerts, sample concert programs and repertoire.
One school, Martin High School in Arlington Texas was named the National GRAMMY Signature School, and was awarded $10,000. Eight schools received $5,000 and five schools received $1,000.
Funding for the GRAMMY Signature Schools, which was created in 1998, comes from contributions from Gibson Guitar Corp. and the Ford Motor Company.
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Seven Phoenix Union Schools Compete in Robotics Regional
Seven Phoenix Union High School Robotics teams will compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Regional event Friday and Saturday, the largest district representation in the 42-team field. The Arizona Regional is one of 40 regional competitions internationally leading up to the World Championship in Atlanta in April.
Led by the Carl Hayden’s Falcon Robotics team which has won four consecutive Chairman’s Awards at this event and was the International Chairman’s Award winner last year, the other Phoenix Union teams are relatively new to robotics, starting up last year with the help of a grant. The other PUHSD schools competing are Betty Fairfax; Cesar Chavez; North; Camelback; Bioscience and Maryvale.
The Robotics game this year is “Lunacy” where robots are designed to pick up 9-inch balls and score them in trailers hitched to their opponent’s robots during a 2-minute 15 second match. Schools had six weeks to design, build and program their robots using a Parts Kit of motors, batteries, a control system and other components--but no instructions.
The FIRST Robotics competition began in 1992 and has grown to 1,686 teams and more than 42,000 high school students worldwide.
WHERE:
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Admission is Free)
WHEN:
Friday, March 20: 9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. matches
Saturday, March 21: Matches 9:30 -11:30 a.m; 1 - 4:15 p.m. (finals),
4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
WHO:
41 high school teams from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Massachusetts
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Led by the Carl Hayden’s Falcon Robotics team which has won four consecutive Chairman’s Awards at this event and was the International Chairman’s Award winner last year, the other Phoenix Union teams are relatively new to robotics, starting up last year with the help of a grant. The other PUHSD schools competing are Betty Fairfax; Cesar Chavez; North; Camelback; Bioscience and Maryvale.
The Robotics game this year is “Lunacy” where robots are designed to pick up 9-inch balls and score them in trailers hitched to their opponent’s robots during a 2-minute 15 second match. Schools had six weeks to design, build and program their robots using a Parts Kit of motors, batteries, a control system and other components--but no instructions.
The FIRST Robotics competition began in 1992 and has grown to 1,686 teams and more than 42,000 high school students worldwide.
WHERE:
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Admission is Free)
WHEN:
Friday, March 20: 9 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. matches
Saturday, March 21: Matches 9:30 -11:30 a.m; 1 - 4:15 p.m. (finals),
4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
WHO:
41 high school teams from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Massachusetts
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Phoenix Union Hosts Teacher Career Fair at Metro Tech
WHAT:
Phoenix Union is holding a Teacher Career Fair, Saturday, February 21. Openings are available in all subject areas. Interviews will be conducted by school and district personnel.
Phoenix Union serves 25,000 high school students with 17 schools, and employs over 1600 teachers.
WHERE:
Metro Tech High School Student Union/Gymnasium
1900 W. Thomas Road. (Corner of Thomas and 19th Avenue)
Main parking off Thomas entrance west of 19th Ave.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHO:
Prospective Teachers or administrators, school and district representatives.
Teachers should bring resume, transcripts, teacher certification, letters of recommendation and a copy of a fingerprint clearance card. It is recommended that a completed application also be brought. Applications can be downloaded at www.phxhs.k12.az.us
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Laura Telles, PUHSD Human Resources (602) 764-1550
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Phoenix Union is holding a Teacher Career Fair, Saturday, February 21. Openings are available in all subject areas. Interviews will be conducted by school and district personnel.
Phoenix Union serves 25,000 high school students with 17 schools, and employs over 1600 teachers.
WHERE:
Metro Tech High School Student Union/Gymnasium
1900 W. Thomas Road. (Corner of Thomas and 19th Avenue)
Main parking off Thomas entrance west of 19th Ave.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHO:
Prospective Teachers or administrators, school and district representatives.
Teachers should bring resume, transcripts, teacher certification, letters of recommendation and a copy of a fingerprint clearance card. It is recommended that a completed application also be brought. Applications can be downloaded at www.phxhs.k12.az.us
CONTACT:
Craig Pletenik, PUHSD Community Relations, (602) 764-1530
Laura Telles, PUHSD Human Resources (602) 764-1550
Source: Phoenix Union High School District
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Osborn Elementary School District Update
Twenty-four Professional Development School Masters and Certification (PDS MAC) students began their first step toward becoming teachers this week. These individuals already have a bachelor's degree and are enrolled in the Osborn/ASU West PDS MAC program, working with master teacher's in the district and taking coursework that will lead to a Master's degree and teacher certification when they conclude the program in December 2009. Participants include: Stephanie Albidrez, Lori Ballard, Meagan Corona, Maurice Gause, Doug Gerstner, Nick Grammer, Jon Holloway, Barbara Janati, Angie King, Lori Krejsta, Yarizeth Lozano, Kristin Manvel, Tori Matori, Jammie Mays, Tina McMillion, Monica Miller, Brandi Neinaber, Molly Nock, Tiffany Paulino, Rachel Powell, Dave Roberts, Amber Schweitzer, Lisa Stein, and Keith Stepp.
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
Osborn Middle School Update
As an extension of Osborn’s partnership with the Phoenix Sister Cities, OMS will host a Taipei Dance performance for students and guests on Feb 5 at 10:30 am. Student performers will have lunch with OMS students. There will be a wonderful and world famous dance performance from Taipei, Taiwan on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM at the Orpheum Theatre to celebrate and honor the 30th Anniversary of Phoenix and Taipei Sister Cities, established in 1979. www.OsbornSchools.org/news
Sixty 8th grade and twelve 7th grade algebra students took the Phoenix Union High School District Midterm for Algebra I. Students worked hard preparing for the exam and completed it prior to Winter Break. Each year a number of graduating 8th grade Osborn students pass the Algebra Qualifying tests, effectively placing them in 10 grade mathematics, and giving them high school credit for the work they do in junior high. We anticipate that closer teacher collaboration and preparation will increase the number of students receiving credit this year. We are very proud of our excellent math students and teachers!
Washington D.C. students are continuing their fund raising efforts along with teachers Matthew Kruger, Chandra Crudup, Amber Struthers, and Janice Guerrero. Please consider donating your 2009 school tax credit donation to this dedicated group of students as they prepare for a very educational visit to our nations capital: www.OsbornSchools.org. Thanks to those who contributed in 2008.
8-1 wing students moved into their newly remodeled classrooms and are enjoying fresh rooms and the luxury of not camping out in alternate locations. Team 8-A’s wing is now relocated in temporary quarters while their classrooms are refurbished. School renovations are funded through the passage of the November 2006 bond issue.
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
Sixty 8th grade and twelve 7th grade algebra students took the Phoenix Union High School District Midterm for Algebra I. Students worked hard preparing for the exam and completed it prior to Winter Break. Each year a number of graduating 8th grade Osborn students pass the Algebra Qualifying tests, effectively placing them in 10 grade mathematics, and giving them high school credit for the work they do in junior high. We anticipate that closer teacher collaboration and preparation will increase the number of students receiving credit this year. We are very proud of our excellent math students and teachers!
Washington D.C. students are continuing their fund raising efforts along with teachers Matthew Kruger, Chandra Crudup, Amber Struthers, and Janice Guerrero. Please consider donating your 2009 school tax credit donation to this dedicated group of students as they prepare for a very educational visit to our nations capital: www.OsbornSchools.org. Thanks to those who contributed in 2008.
8-1 wing students moved into their newly remodeled classrooms and are enjoying fresh rooms and the luxury of not camping out in alternate locations. Team 8-A’s wing is now relocated in temporary quarters while their classrooms are refurbished. School renovations are funded through the passage of the November 2006 bond issue.
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
Encanto Elementary School Update
Encanto 1st grade teacher Michelle Doherty received one of only 250 awards from Target Field Trip Grants. In this nationwide grant, Michelle received full funding of $800. The beneficiaries of the grant will be all 141 first grade students. The grant will pay for a trip to the Herberger Theater for an experience of the magic of books and storytelling, while engaging the students in a hands-on exploratory art gallery designed for young children. The students will take this trip on April 9th.
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater performed “My Prehistoric Birthday” to all Encanto students in on January 12-16. The show was organized by Librarian Lori Sanders and funded in part by Tuition Tax Credits. Before the performance, the puppeteer spoke with the students about the hand and rod puppets made from carved Styrofoam, paper mache, paint and fur.. Students were entranced to watch the show, knowing that the puppeteer created all the voices.
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater performed “My Prehistoric Birthday” to all Encanto students in on January 12-16. The show was organized by Librarian Lori Sanders and funded in part by Tuition Tax Credits. Before the performance, the puppeteer spoke with the students about the hand and rod puppets made from carved Styrofoam, paper mache, paint and fur.. Students were entranced to watch the show, knowing that the puppeteer created all the voices.
Source: Osborn Elementary School District
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