Focus on TUSD - December 2006

Looking Ahead
Concerts at 1010
The Fine Arts Department has arranged for student performers to present mini concerts in the lobby of the Morrow Education Center, 1010 E. 10th St., during the days leading up to the holiday break. The following concerts have been scheduled:

--Thursday, Dec. 14, 3:45-4:15 - Sahuaro High Singers
-- Monday, Dec. 18, between 10:30 and 12:00 - Dodge Middle School Band/Orchestra
-- Tuesday, Dec. 19, 11:30 - Rincon/University High Schools Choraliers

Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High Magnet School will play with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for its Holiday Pops concert series Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, starting at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17, starting at 2 p.m. Director John C. Contreras said this is the fifth consecutive year that an invitation has been extended to the Pueblo performers. The concerts will be in the Music Hall at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.

Holiday Musical at Holladay
"Humbug!,"a holiday musical, will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. by the third-graders at Holladay Intermediate Magnet School, 1110 E. 33rd St. All are invited to the production, which will be presented in the school cafeteria. For more information, call Holladay at 225-1600.

Grijalva Toy Drive
The marines are landing at Grijalva Elementary School Wednesday, Dec. 20, for the annual Toys for Tots program. And maybe U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, too. The school, at 1795 W. Dexel Road, has united with members of the U.S. Marine Corps in their annual toy drive. Grijalva students, families and staff have been collecting new unwrapped toys for several weeks. Sgt. Martinez of the Marine Corps, accompanied by other marines in "full dress," will be at Grijalva that morning, starting at 11:30 a.m., to pick up the donated toys, said Counselor David Dietz.

The school is named after Rep. Grijalva, who served on the TUSD Governing Board for 12 years. The school family's partnership with the marines portrays the spirit of a school committed to establishing and maintaining positive community relations, said Dietz. "It highlights the values of our special school community and TUSD, and serves as an example of how acts of kindness can influence a school and the surrounding community. Finally, it demonstrates to students that their efforts make a difference to those in need, and shows that community leaders appreciate their efforts," he continued. For more information, call Grijalva at 908-3600.

Steele Cultural Fair
TUSD family and friends are invited to come weave their way through a multicultural tapestry at the Steele Elementary School Cultural Fair, Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the school, 700 S. Sarnoff Drive.

Guests to the fair can visit the world of the Hohokam or the Aztec; make their way through Mexico, China, Greece and Egypt; experience the cultures of Japan and Ireland; and/or, discover the world and people who live in it.

Participants may listen to stories and study the art of other cultures, they may learn how to say "hello" in a dozen different languages. Steele faculty and students plan to create a small world where guests can get to know global neighbors and the diverse cultures of the United States.

"Here you'll discover games, foods, and customs from cultures and countries all over the world," said Phyllis Burks, instructional coach at Steele.

The fair is intended to be fun and informative while fostering tolerance and an appreciation of differences. The public is invited. Call Steele at 731-6800 for more information.

Howenstine Ethics Program
"Speaking of Ethics," a program during which Ethics Fellow Patrick Kuhse will share examples and concrete, practical strategies for keeping one's moral compass point true north, will be presented Thursday, Jan. 11, starting at 6 :30 p.m. at Howenstine High Magnet School, 555 S. Tucson Blvd.

Kuhse is an appointed Ethics Fellow in Residence for the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, as well as an Ethics Fellow with Suffolk University in Boston.

He will share lessons learned in his journey from prominence as a successful stockbroker in San Diego to his involvement in a financial fraud scheme that led to his downward descent into making unethical choices. He ultimately committed a felony and served four years in prison. He will share techniques on dealing with moral and ethical dilemmas, as well as recognizing critical thinking errors.

The public is invited to the free program. For more information, call Howenstine at 232-7300.

 

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