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Keep Safe During Summer Storm Season

The summer monsoon season is here! Be sure that you know what to do during a thunderstorm to keep safe.

If you are outside when a storm approaches...

• Get inside immediately. Seek shelter inside a completely enclosed building, not a carport or porch. Don't wait for rain. Lightning often strikes before the rain.
• If you can't get to a shelter, stay away from trees. If lightning strikes a tree, it can pass from the tree to you.
• If you're stuck outside, crouch down low to the ground. Since lightning strikes the highest object, it's safer to get into a low position. But don't lie on the ground, as lightning strikes can pass through the ground.

If you are inside during a thunderstorm...

• Avoid contact with electric equipment, like televisions and computers.
• Avoid using phones with cords.
• Stay away from windows and doors.
• Don't wash your hands, take a shower, or wash the dishes.
• Don't lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls.

(Source: National Weather Service)

For more safety tips and thunderstorm information, see our Summer Storm Safety web page.

TUSD Athlete Sets World Record

Ryan Silva, a 12-year-old runner and student at Doolen Middle School, has set the world record for the 12-year-old boys' mile. At the Portland Track Festival on May 31, 2008, Ryan ran the mile in 4:43.78, setting the new world record. The previous record for the 12-year-old boys' mile was set in 1968 by Andrew Barnett of Great Britain. Ryan runs as part of the Tucson Elite track team.
Video of Ryan's record-breaking race

Sample AIMS Tests Available Online

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.