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KUSD Staff Development Academy
Kingman Unified School District #20
1st Annual
Staff Development Academy
WHO: The Staff Development Academy is open to all KUSD #20 teachers, both new and returning.
WHAT: We will be holding a series of classroom instruction and educational technology classes on August 6th, 7th, and 8th. Please take a look at the following class list to see what sessions you are interested in attending. Please remember that there is not a minimum number of classes you must take, the choice is up to you!
Classes are limited in size, so please signup for the classes you would like to take as soon as possible. Classes will have a minimum number of participants needed to take place, so signing up early will let us know which classes will take place in August.
WHEN: August 6th, 7th, and 8th
AM SESSIONS will take place from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
PM SESSIONS will take place from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
WHY: The classes are designed to get teachers back in the swing of things as school gets back in session. Come and learn techniques and activities that you can use in your classroom as soon as the kids come back to school!
WHERE: Site and classroom assignments will be made at a later date based on the availability of classrooms due to summer renovations. All classes will be held at a single site to allow for the taking of more than one class without having to change school sites.
HOW: This academy is made possible by several GRANTS that KUSD receives for professional development. Register for classes online at http://victory.kusd.org/staffdevelopment
TIDBITS OF INFORMATION
• You can pick as few or as many classes as you would like to attend
• You will receive 3 recertification hours for each class you attend
• You will be asked to choose your method of compensation on the class signup sheet. Compensation will be based on the following information:
o 1 session attended – 3 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours
o 2 sessions attended – 6 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours OR $75.00 stipend
o 3 sessions attended – 9 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours OR $115.00 stipend
o 4 sessions attended – 12 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours OR $150.00 stipend
o 5 sessions attended – 15 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours OR $190.00 stipend
o 6 sessions attended – 18 hours of 301 CSF professional development hours OR 225.00 stipend
2008-05-29 03:03 PM | Tony Victory
KUSD Staff Band
The KUSD Staff Band is already tuning up for next school year!
We’re looking to add to our ensemble for the group’s seventh annual performance at the 2008-2009 District Orientation to be held in August. Woodwind, brass, strings and percussion musicians who read music are welcomed. Dust off your old musical instrument, warm up your chops, empty your spit valves, and practice for this toe-tapping performance of the KUSD Staff Band.
Let me know your instrument of choice and summer contact information. Seasoned performers, please forward your updated mailing address and phone number. We’ll be striking up the band for a rehearsal in August!
I applaud everyone’s support of the fine arts within KUSD schools! Enjoy the summer!
Julie Gragg, Music Coordinator
Kingman Unified School District #20
1969 Detroit Avenue Kingman, Arizona 86401
(S)928.753.3588 (F)928.753.1336 (E)jgragg@kusd.org
2008-05-22 01:25 PM | Tony Victory
KHS Robotics - 3rd at World Finals
Congratulations to the Kingman Robotics Team.
They just returned from the World Championships in Atlanta where 340 of the best teams from 7 countries went to compete. To make a long story short they came in 1st in their division (out of 85 teams) and went on the next level of competition and ended up placing 3rd in the World along with alliance partners teams 986 out of California and team 233 out of Florida.
This places the Kingman Robotics Team in the top 99.6% of the teams that have competed in the US FIRST Robotics Competition this year.
2008-04-23 12:14 PM | Tony Victory
Dollars for Scholars
Dollars for Scholars Event this Saturday at the Powerhouse 10AM-3PM
You are invited to attend the 41st Annual Kiwanis Dollars for Scholars Event this Saturday, March 15th at the Powerhouse from 10AM to 3PM. The event will include a silent auction, live auction, cash & carry sale, food and entertainment. All proceeds will be distributed in the form of scholarships to local area high school students.
What: Dollars for Scholars Event
Silent Auction, Live Auction, Cash & Carry Sale, Food, Entertainment
When: Saturday, March 15th from 10AM to 3PM
Where: The Powerhouse Visitor’s Center in Downtown Kingman
Please forward this message to all of your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. We have a lot of great items up for sale and auction and want to make sure we have a great turn out!
Hope to see you there!
2008-03-14 12:44 PM | Tony Victory
Picturing America
The National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH) new Picturing America initiative provides an innovative way for citizens of all ages to explore the history and character of America through some of our nation's greatest works of art. Picturing America is a free resource that can be readily used in every classroom and public library in the country. Images of people, places, and events illustrating American history give citizens everywhere a chance to better understand our country's past and its ideals. From the courage and leadership portrayed in Emanuel Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware to the power of American democracy illustrated in Norman Rockwell's Freedom of Speech, these works of art represent enduring American ideals. These masterpieces open the viewer's eyes to America's rich history and culture, while also providing an introduction to the broader world of the humanities.
Picturing America is available to all eligible public, private, parochial, and charter and home school consortia (K-12), as well as public libraries in the United States and its territories. These organizations will receive a set of 40 high-quality reproductions (approximately 24" x 36") of great American art and a teachers resource book.
Detailed instructions for submitting an application may be found on the Picturing America Web site (http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/). The online application will be accepted through April 15.
2008-03-06 09:28 AM | Tony Victory
American Stars of Teaching
The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is accepting nominations for 2008 American Stars of Teaching until March 31. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others can nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe has the qualities to be an American Star of Teaching. We are seeking nominations of teachers across the United States who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies in the classroom and making a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers across all grade levels and disciplines will be honored as 2008 American Stars of Teaching this fall. To nominate a teacher, go to http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.
The U.S. Department of Education received more than 4,000 nominations for the 2007 school year. A list of previous honorees can be found at http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/american-stars-teachers.html.
2008-03-06 09:27 AM | Tony Victory
NEW PD360 Content
The School Improvement Network has added over forty-seven hours of research-based video content to PD 360. The new content is broken into 300 segments and will provide you with training on highly relevant topics.
You can find all the new content in PD 360 under Explore the Content in the lower right hand corner of the PD 360 screen.
2008-02-08 10:53 AM | Tony Victory
Writing Up a Storm II
Write Up A Storm II will be focusing on AIMS Prep and Analyzing Student Writing.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
8:00 am—3:00 pm
Kingman Middle School, Library
The workshop will start promptly at 8 am!
The workshop is targeted for 3rd-5th grade teachers. Science Grant participants will have first priority. You must have attended Write Up a Storm I. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch, so you may want to bring your own lunch.
You will receive 7 recertification hours and .5 professional growth hours for participating in the workshop.
Please email amayol@kusd.org to sign up.
2008-02-06 01:07 PM | Tony Victory
New Staff Development Workshop
Arizona Reads - Comprehensive Reading Academy
The goal of this academy is to enhance your knowledge of effective instructional practices that promote early reading success. We will examine researched-based practices for teaching all students to read, including English language learners and those who have difficulty learning to read.
Dates: 03/08/08, 03/29/08, and 04/12/08
*Class meets all 3 Saturdays.
Time: 8:00 am — 4:00 pm
Location: Manzanita
Who: K—3 Teachers
You will receive 24 recertification hours and 1.5 professional growth hours for participating in this class.
To sign up for this class please contact Aloha @ amayol@kusd.org
2008-02-06 12:57 PM | Tony Victory
Voting Information
Arizona, Mohave County & Kingman Elections
2008
Presidential Preference Election
February 5, 2008
Only registered Republicans and Democrats can vote. Early voting is open until February 1, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mohave County Administration Building.
City of Kingman
March 11, 2008 – Consolidated Election (non-partisan)
Kingman, AZ city election for mayor and city council
May 20, 2008 – Consolidated Election (non-partisan)
Kingman, AZ city election for mayor and city council, and to vote on Home Rule Option (for 2008-09 expenditure limitation per formula based on population, the 1979-80 base limitation and the percent change in GDP Price Deflator.)
U.S., State and County Elections
Primary election – Registered Independents may choose another parties ballot.
September 2, 2008
*U.S. Representative, Arizona Legislators, Arizona Senators, County Supervisors, County Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, School Superintendent, Recorder, Assessor, Superior Judge Division 5, Miscellaneous School Boards, Miscellaneous Fire Boards.
Registration closes August 4, 2008
Early Voting begins July 31, 2008
U.S., State and Mohave County General Election
November 4, 2008
U.S. President
U.S. Representative, Arizona Legislators, Arizona Senators, County Supervisors, County Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, School Superintendent, Recorder, Assessor, Superior Judge Division 5, Miscellaneous School Boards, Miscellaneous Fire Boards
Registration to vote closes October 6, 2008
Early voting begins October 2, 2008
Register to Vote
At least 29 days before an election
Access the Arizona Secretary of State website to register to vote on line:
http://www.azsos.gov/election/voterregistration.htm
We encourage you to exercise your rights by voting!
2008-02-04 08:19 AM | Tony Victory
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