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Festival of Schools, Nov. 7

Bring your family to TUSD's Festival of Schools at Reid Park Zoo. Thanks to Festival sponsor, Tucson Electric Power, admission to the zoo is free during festival hours. Explore booths from all of TUSD's 100+ schools to find the school that is right for you!
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 7
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S. Randolph Way
The Festival of Schools is sponsored by Tucson Electric Power.
Admission to the zoo is free during festival hours. (After 1 p.m., regular admission will be charged.)
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Members Sought for Budget Advisory Committee

TUSD is currently looking for students, community members, teachers, district staff, and administrators interested in serving on the Budget Advisory Committee. Anyone with a vested interest in the success of Tucson Unified School District is invited to apply. Applicants will understand that the success of TUSD is central to Tucson's community health and economic viability. A financial background is not necessary, but interest in financial accountability is important. Applications are due Nov. 13, 2009.
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Members Sought for Technology Task Force

The Technology Task Force Team is looking for members to serve on the committee. The committee's role is to develop, implement, and evaluate the strategic long range technology plan to insure the most appropriate technologies are effectively infused in curriculum and instruction in support of TUSD. The focus will be on classroom technology to support 21st century learning and the choice programs. Examples: electronic boards, 1 to 1 computing, electronic collaboration, curriculum based applications.

The committee will meet the second Tuesday of the month. The first meeting is Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Technology Services Conference Room. Parents and students are welcome.

If you are interested in representing district stakeholders, please email Martha Peyton at martha.peyton@tusd1.org

Saturday Math Tutoring and Review, Cancelled Nov. 7

Due to the Festival of Schools taking place this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, the African American Studies Saturday Math Academy will not be held.  We are inviting students and their families to attend the Festival of Schools, to be held at Reid Park Zoo from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Admission to the zoo is free during the festival. (Regular zoo admission will be charged after 1 p.m.) The Saturday Math Academy will resume on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

Please come and enjoy the Festival of Schools.

TUSD Identified for Title 1 LEA Improvement

TUSD has been identified for Title I LEA (Local Education Agency) Improvement.  The reason for this identification is that, under the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the state's accountability system, our LEA did not meet "adequate yearly progress" (AYP) for two consecutive years in the same indicator and across all grade-spans.

You, as a parent, are a very important part of the educational process. In addition to the assistance and nurturing you give to your child, you can participate in upgrading the quality of education within Tucson Unified School District. Your efforts will help your child's school and LEA to make AYP. You may want to get involved by:

• Reviewing your child's homework and test results
• Supporting and reinforcing your child's good study habits
• Becoming a member of your school's site council
• Attending board meetings and giving input at appropriate times
• Serving on a school or LEA committee
• Coming to parent-school meetings on student achievement

Please read the notification letter and FAQ below for more information.

Notification Letter and FAQ: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF
Spanish: en MS Word | en Adobe PDF

Tucson Unified Schools on Twitter

Tucson Unified Schools has opened a twitter account to help us share updates and news with you.

Follow our account at twitter.com/tucsonunified.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a service that allows people to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick short messages via cell phone text (SMS messages), email or the web.

Homeless? TUSD Can Help

Preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights and protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act.
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Sample AIMS Tests Available Online

Students can practice for the AIMS test with the sample test questions at the Arizona Department of Education web site. Sample questions for students of all tested grades are available at the AIMS Sample Test page on the Arizona Department of Education web site.

TUSD is a Safe-T-Zone

The Department of School Safety is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. To make an anonymous report regarding any on-campus concerns, including weapons, fights, graffiti, drugs, violence, or gangs, call the Safe-T-Zone Tip Line at 584-7680 or complete the online School Watch Information Sharing form.