
Chandler Unified School District
Weekly News Update 11-7-2022
Superintendent' Focus: Federal Programs
This school year CUSD has a new video series called Superintendent's Focus where Superintendent Narducci highlights staff and systems helping our students and schools succeed. This week's focus is on Federal Programs.
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Student & Staff Highlights
Arizona College Prep High School Boys and Girls Named Swim Champions
Arizona College Prep High School has now captured three state team titles this school year. Over the weekend, boys and the girls swim and dive teams earned the Division III state titles. Congratulations, Knights!
ACP Knights Named State Chess Champions
CONGRATULATIONS to the members of ACP High's Chess Team on winning this year's AIA State Chess Team Championship! The team, under the direction of Mr. Craig May, won every match they played this season and won this year's championship in a dominating way! Way to go, Knights. This is the second state championship for ACP Chess.
Chandler High Future Farmers of America Students Excel at the 2022 Arizona State Fair
Way to go, Chandler High School FFA! These students excelled at the 2022 Arizona State Fair. These students are prepared for a future in agriculture with Career & Technical Education, CUSD!
- Annabelle Williams won Grand Champion Prospect Steer with her steer named Stetson
- Sergio Camarena placed 2nd in his class of Prospect Steers with his FFA SAE Project named Bruce
- Ilsa Gooch placed 1st in her class of feeder steers with her steer named Gojoe
- Annabelle advanced to the finals of showmanship and placed 5th in the State
- Annabelle and Sergio placed first in the Dairy Evaluation contest
- Kaeli Bielak placed 5th in her class with her prospect goat named Honey
Horace Mann Ruler of the Month Hails from Casteel High
Jayson Phillips, CUSD Principal at Casteel High School, was named the Horace Mann Ruler of the Month for August! CUSD in partnership with Horace Mann is continuing the Administrator Recognition Program. This award is open to all CUSD administrators and directors. It is a peer nomination program of those district leaders who exhibit CUSD Core Values in their work and actions.
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Spotlights from Around the district
Hope Week in CUSD
What are you hopeful for? That question is being asked across the district as this week is Hope Week This is the 3rd year of Hope Week in CUSD. Each school site does something a little different to spread hope and kindness throughout the week.
Santan Junior High Organizes Shoe Recycling
Hamilton High: Girls Who Code
Chandler High Theatre with North Musical
The cast of North Musical, which played at Chandler Center for the Arts, held dance classes and lessons with CHS Theatre. During this collaboration, students had a once in a life-time opportunity to learn skills from professional dancers and performers.
Haley Students "Mummify" Hotdogs
Sixth graders at Haley have been analyzing the Ancient Egyptian civilization from geography to social structure. They have mummified hot dogs in hopes the “ka” will reunite with the hot dog’s body. Using King Tut’s X-rays and scans and historical evidence, students hope to answer the question “How did King Tut die?” To wrap up our unit, they will be placed in Ancient Egypt in a game-based simulation to make decisions that alter their path in hopes of having a successful reign.
The Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) enrollment dates are right around the corner. Open enrollment for students living outside a CUSD school's boundary begins January 9. Registration for pre-k, kindergarten and other grades begins on January 11.
Not sure which school to enroll in? Take a look at our schools hosting open house nights so you can meet students and staff, explore programs, and visit the community.
This document will be updated as more schools announce their information nights. Find additional events on our district calendar webpage or on CUSD's Facebook events page.
Ready to enroll? Visit cusd80.com/enroll.
CUSD BRAGS - HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Do you want to see your school, program or students featured?
There are a TON of great things going on in our schools -- honors, awards, community service projects, special programs we offer and accomplishments. Click below to spread the word, and to see the things we're doing. Check out our BRAGS | BRAG about our schools
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Engaged Partners
Workshop: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
When: November 8, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Frye Elementary School
For more information contact Child Crisis Arizona at 480-834-9424 or via email.
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Chandler Education Foundation Updates
Impact Chandler Scholarship Applications
Donor and IMPACT Chandler scholarship applications are now being accepted from graduating CUSD seniors. Students can access information on the Foundation’s website. All applications are now electronic, and students may work at their own pace to complete each application online. Students are asked to complete a brief questionnaire to determine eligibility and are then presented with a list of scholarships they can apply for. IMPACT participants may begin their application prior to qualifying for the program.
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CUSD Nutrition Updates
Free and Reduced Lunch: it is not too late to apply
How to Apply: Complete an application here or visit MySchoolApps.com
Questions: Contact the CUSD Nutrition Office at 480-812-7240 or via email at nutrition@cusd80.com
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Community Education Updates
Winter Break Camp Update!
Winter Break Camp is filling up! The Carlson Elementary location is now FULL on January 3rd, January 4th, January 5th, and January 6th. We are no longer accepting registrations for Carlson Elementary on these dates.
Looking to get in on the fun this winter break? Register now!
To register for Lil’ Explorers Winter Break Camp (0-5-year-olds), email Lisa Vorpahl or call her at 480-224-2139.
Questions? Contact Community Education at 480-224-3900 or communityeducation@cusd80.com.
From Student Worker to Site Lead—and She’s Not Slowing Down
Isabel Phelps found out about Kids Express as a junior in high school while taking an early childhood education class. Now, she works as a site lead at Riggs Elementary School. Check out Isabel’s story here. Interested in working with us and exploring the opportunity Kids Express has to offer? Visit cusd80.com/apply and search “school age.”
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Remember to Exercise Your Right to Vote
Now through election day, a polling site is open for in-person voting or a ballot drop box at the CUSD district office 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday.
Here is a link to all of the polling sites in the county:
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Important upcoming Dates
- November 8: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children workshop for parents, 5-7 p.m. at Frye Elementary
- November 11: Veterans Day Holiday - No School
School Calendar
CUSD Governing Board Meetings
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Chandler Unified School District
Email: ChandlerCommunicationOffice@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/chandlerschools
Location: 1525 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-812-7000
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Twitter: @ChandlerUnified