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ISSUE #11

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Principals Message

Stay Connected!
We do a lot of things to connect with families throughout the year. From school-wide and
classroom events during and outside of the school day to maintaining websites and
sending out newsletters, we know that a strong home-school connection is critical to
students academic success. NEW for 2014, we are delving further into the social media
scene! We have had a presence on Facebook for a while, and are now looking to form a
team of FAMILY BLOGGERS. This is something that parents may do themselves and/or
in collaboration with their child(ren). Share events, stories, happenings, or exciting
details about our school with the local and global community! See the attached flyer for
more details.

ALSOyou are cordially invited to follow me on Twitter @VVBobcat! My plan is to
tweet daily as a way to share some of the highlights that take place throughout the
school day.

Attention 4
th
and 5
th
Grade Parents!
Being part of CFSD, a pre-K-12 school system, comes with many advantages. We base
our system on best practice about teaching and learning, according to the latest research
in education. We know that that there are increasing numbers of options for students at
all grade levels in our community, and would like an opportunity to share with you what
CFSD can continue to offer your family.

4
th
and 5
th
grade parents and students are invited to attend an Open House at
Esperero Canyon Middle School on Thursday, January 23 OR Thursday, February
16 at 6:00 PM. Learn all about what this outstanding school has to offerjust around the
corner!

4
th
grade parents are invited to attend an informational evening on Monday, January 27
at 6:00 PM at Ventana Vista. Learn all about our 5
th
grade program, as well as a
preview of what ECMS has to offer. The evening will conclude with session specifically
for 4
th
grade Spanish Immersion parents.

Happy at VV? Spread the word!
With a reputation for exemplary academic standards, CFSD is helping an ever-expanding
group of children experience the tradition of excellence in education that we have
established. If you know of families who might be interested in joining our CFSD/Ventana
Vista family, please tell them about your experience here! Open Enrollment applications
are available online at www.cfsd16.org. As a reminder, current Open Enrollment families
must reapply each year between December 1 and the end of February.

Help us promote the following events for new families:

New Student/Open Enrollment Family Tours
Join Mrs. Boling for one of her weekly tours to learn all about Ventana Vista.
Please call 209-8001 for a schedule and to RSVP.

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Principals Message (continued)

Kindergarten Show and Tell
Tuesday, January 28 or Tuesday, February 11 at 2:00 PM
This special opportunity is designed for prospective kindergarten students and their
parents. The children will visit a kindergarten room with some of the teachers, while
other teachers and Mrs. Boling review the curriculum, the typical kindergarten day, and
answer questions parents may have about the program. Please call 209-8001 to RSVP.

Spanish Immersion Parent Informational Meeting
Wednesday, January 15 or Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 PM
This meeting is for parents interested in learning about our Spanish Immersion Program.
Join Mrs. Boling, as well as our immersion teachers, to learn about immersion education
and our CFSD program. (Note: This meeting is not intended for current immersion
families.)

Kim Boling
Principal
[email protected]
520-209-8000

























Catalina Foothills
School District

Dr. Mary Kamerzell,
Superintendent
209-7500
[email protected]

Governing Board Members
Mary Lou Richerson, President
299-4746
[email protected]

Carole Siegler, Vice President
529-1379
[email protected]

John Bergan, Member
878-6180
[email protected]

Eileen Jackson, Member
299-3828
[email protected]

Sherri Silverberg, Member
615-9224
[email protected]

State of Arizona Legislative
Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for
contact information)

Legislative District 9
Senator Steve Farley
Rep. Ethan Orr
Rep. Victoria Steele

DATES OF INTEREST

Tuesday, January 14
th


EARLY RELEASE
AM Kinder 8-10:15
PM Kinder 11:15-1:30
Grades 1-5 8:00-1:30

Wednesday, January 15
th

FFO General Mtg. @ 8:15 AM

Friday, January 17
th
Twin Day!

Monday, January 20
th
Martin Luther King Day NO
SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 21
st

NO EARLY RELEASE (due to
the holiday on Monday)

Friday, January 24
th

Next school newsletter published
































Mission Statement

The mission of Catalina
Foothills School District and
Ventana Vista Elementary
School is to guarantee that
each student achieves
academic and personal
excellence, becomes a
lifelong learner and is a
responsible citizen of the
world, by engaging all
students in meaningful
programs which meet the
highest educational and
ethical standards within a
caring, collaborative learning
community.

Office Hours for 2013-2014 are:

7:30 AM 3:30 PM

7:30 AM 2:00 PM
(Early Release Tuesdays)

Main Office 209-8000
Health Office 209-8004
Attendance Line 209-8090
FAX 209-8070
Durham (Bus) 615-7635



Important Security
Information

In accordance with our new
security gates and
procedures, we need to ask
that parents who remain on
campus after the 8:00 bell
have a Visitor Badge. The
badges must be obtained
from the office in exchange
for your car keys.

We appreciate your
cooperation in keeping our
students safe!




Thank you, Spanish
Immersion families, for
participating in our mid-
year survey! We had 51
responses, which
represented a 28% return
rate. The Spanish
Immersion Advisory Board
will be analyzing the results
at an upcoming meeting.
Teachers are already
acting upon some of the
feedback received. Stay
tuned for more specifics!

FAMILY BLOGGERS NEEDED
The Ventana Vista Site Council is interested in the great stories you
have about our school!
Do you enjoy Ventana Vista and Blogging? Then volunteer on our Family Bloggers Team! We
would like to share information about our wonderful school to our local and global community.
Events, stories, happenings or exciting details about your days at Ventana Vista are welcome!
Please contact Mrs. Hunt for more information! [email protected]
(All posts subject to school approval)
Calling All Photographers!
In Preparation for the Ventana Vista 20th
Anniversary, Our Flickr Page Needs Your
Help!

Are you interested in photography? Help the Ventana Vista Site Council nd
great images (new or from the last 20 years!) for our Flickr site! We would
love to post your pictures of the school! Pictures must be in good taste and
only contain images of the school, activities, or your own personal images
(not those of others who may not want to be published; remember the rules
of good digital citizenship!). Visit our Flickr page at:
http://www.ickr.com/photos/ventanavista/
Simply email your images to Mrs. Hunt at:
[email protected]
VENTANA VISTA
YouTube Video Contest
Create your movie and send it to Mrs. Hunt
by January 31st, 2014!
Winners will be announced on February 14, 2014!
Questions? Send Mrs. Hunt an email at [email protected]
Make a Video
About Ventana Vista for Our YouTube
Channel in preparation for our 20th
Anniversary!
Do you enjoy making movies? The Ventana Vista Site Council
would like to see what your family thinks makes Ventana Vista
special! Movies must be 3 minutes or less, contain school
appropriate images, and speech.
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November 1, 2013



To: Parents of CFSD Students

From: Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent of Schools

Subject: Open Enrollment for School Year 2014-2015


Pursuant to A.R.S. 15-816 Catalina Foothills School District will begin its open enrollment
procedures for the 2014-2015 school year effective December 1, 2013. The law requires every
Arizona school district to follow a prescribed procedure and timetable for admitting out-of-
district transfer students and resident transfer students (those who live in the District but are
attending a school outside the attendance area of their residence). All students who currently
attend CFSD schools and reside in other districts, and all CFSD resident students who are
attending a different school than they would based on their residence, are impacted by this law.

We require that all open enrollment students apply for admission each year.
Therefore, if your child is a resident transfer (open enrollment) student and you want him/her to
continue in that capacity, or if your child resides outside of the district and you want him/her to
continue to attend a CFSD school next year, please complete an application form between
December 1, 2013, and February 28, 2014.

Open Enrollment applications and information regarding the application
process are on the district web site, www.cfsd16.org (as of December 1, 2013), or
at the district office Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The district office is located
at:

Catalina Foothills School District
J. W. Murphey Administration Center
2101 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-7539

Applications will be available as of December 1, 2013, and may be completed on line
(www.cfsd16.org), or submitted in person at the district office. Electronic applications must be
submitted no later than February 28, 2014, and hard copies by 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2014.
Decisions about admission, based on capacity, will be made by April l, 2014. At that time, all
applicants will be notified whether their applications have been accepted, wait listed, or declined.


Catalina Foothills Unified School District #16
2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718
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Ventana Vista Elementary
Yearbook 2013-2014
only $30
EXTRA ORDER FORMS
AVAILABLE IN OFFICE
ITS NOT TOO LATE TO RESERVE
YOUR COPY THIS YEAR!
For questions regarding whether you have purchased a yearbook or to
submit photos for the yearbook, please e-mail: [email protected].
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Go to www.cfsdfoundation.org to purchase Gala tickets NOW!
$130 per person
$1,300 to reserve a table for 10 NOW!
(Reserved seating and $100 in Casino Chips included)
LOVE OUR SCHOOLS GALA
Friday, January 24, 2014
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
6:00 p.m. Cocktails/Silent Auction/Casino
8:30 p.m. Dinner Served/Teacher Recognition/Live Auction
The Board of Trustees of the Catalina Foothills School District Foundation wish you and yours
a holiday season lled with good friends, family and peaceful pleasures.
As you make your year-end giving decisions, wont you please consider a tax deductible
donation to the Foundations DOLLAR-A-DAY program.
If every family gives one dollar a day or $365 for each family, we would generate nearly
$1.5 million to preserve the outstanding schools we have in our community.
100% participation = $1.5 million Every grade, in every school in the District would benet.
Your support will help us oset the continuing reductions in state funding, support the hiring
and retaining of highly qualied teachers, and assure that our children continue to experience
the educational excellence that our high performing schools provide.
To donate to the Foundation, visit www.cfsdfoundation.org.
Thank you to all for your gifts of support throughout the year and
especially during this season of giving.

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