The Weekly Dish
Volume XXXVII
Message From Principal Danzy:
Greetings Vista Grande Family,
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and we hope that you all have magnificent plans to spend with family and friends. Winter sports are in full swing, and scrimmages are starting, which means that in-season competition will be upon us. We are looking forward to cheering on boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and boys and girls soccer. We also have the play Maine taking place this week and weekend and look forward to seeing you all there. Congrats to the cross-country team on their state berth that took place this weekend.
All from the Science Department, Student Highlight: Andrea Ortega Delfin, David Cardona Lizarraga, and Anthony Johnson.
Andrea has a high grade in my class, no tardy, no absent since my class started, finishes work on time and turn in assignments on time and passed all her quizzes and unit tests. Keep up the great work.
David is always happy and extremely helpful not only to me but to his classmates. He helps to interpret for students in my class when needed. He is a joy to have in my class.
Anthony is a hard worker who faced many challenges this year. He has worked hard to keep up his grades while he participates in the Civil Air Patrol and other school activities. He is a model student that works hard to be successful.
Staff highlight: Ms. Mia Khan
Ms. Khan is our department chair for our counseling department, she is also the sponsor for Key Club. She has a firm grasp on technology and often moves faster than anyone that I have has the pleasure of working. She goes above and beyond for the Vista community and is valuable member of our team. Also, Key Club is sponsoring an upcoming blood drive please see the posters around campus as well as on our website.
Announcements:
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ACT Aligned Benchmarks and Progress Checks In order to support all of our students in meeting college and career readiness benchmarks measured by the ACT our students are taking regular assessments to measure their progress. Progress checks are administered every two weeks and we will be recognizing students who score at least 5/6 on these assessments. Our next full-length benchmark is scheduled for January. Students can access their scores on these assessments using these instructions.
Blackboard Access Families are encouraged to log into Blackboard to support your student’s academic progress. In Blackboard, you will be able to review your student’s classes, check assignments completed and better understand what they are learning in class. Please ask your student for their password information in order to access. If you need support in accessing your student’s password, please call (520)374-7170
POWER SCHOOL APP
We have an app for that!
Do you want real time information about attendance and grades for your student? You can
easily access using the PowerSchool App. Stay on top of assignments and participate
more fully in your student's daily progress with the PowerSchool App. Students can
download and use it too!
1. Download from your app store.
2. Enter the District Code: QJDT.
3. Enter your username and password. This will be the same username and password you use to access the web-based PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Vista's Info
Website: https://www.cguhsd.org/vistagrandehighschool_home.aspx
Location: 1556 North Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-876-9400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046864039585
Twitter: @grande_high
What's Cookin Mr. Danzy?
Cream Corn
Ingredients:
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Directions:
- Combine corn, heavy cream, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add milk mixture to the skillet and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, and corn is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.