DID YOU KNOW?
Chamberlin Orthodontics, located just east of McClintock on the north side of Ray Road, donated 20 really nice basketballs to our PTO! We were able to gift these items to our Pueblo Basketball Teams – 10 for the girls and 10 for the boys!
We love having the support of our community! Thank you Dr. Chamberlin and your amazing staff! You are appreciated!
For more information about Dr. Chamberlin and his practice go to www.smilestraight.com
Monday, October 4th – Thursday, October 7th
A great opportunity to restock your child’s personal library with some of the newest titles and all-time greats! All proceeds from the book fair benefit our school library.
Some teachers will take their classes by the book fair – but all students can visit the book fair before school and again at lunch.
PTO is helping to organize parent volunteers. Go to www.mysignup.com/bookfairvolunteers to help!
J-8 is located in the J Pod near the bike rack on the northeast side of the campus, directly west of the band/orchestra room.
PRICES
Pueblo Bulldogs Dog Tags $3.00 each
“Stress” Bulldog (4” squishy) $3.00 each
Bulldog Plush Keychain with backpack clip $3.00 each
Bulldog Water Bottle (BPA Free) $4.00 each
Bulldog “Eye Black” (2 stickers) $1.00 each
Bulldog Car Decal (4” round) $2.50 each
Bulldog Shaped Pencils $2.00 each
Pueblo Bulldogs Custom Bic Pens $1.00 each
Scented Bookmarks (like Smencils) $1 each
2-Pocket folders $0.50 each
Protractor $1.00 each
White Poster Board (22”x28”) $1.00 each
Filler Paper, College Ruled, 150 sheets $1.50 per pack
Graph Paper, 4x4 grid, 80 sheets $1.50 per pack
OR Spiral Bound Graph Paper $1.50 each
1 Subject Notebook Wide Ruled OR
1 Subject Notebook Spiral Bound College Ruled
$1.00 each
Mechanical Pencils $0.50 each
Highlighters $1.00 each
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WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Miscellaneous Pens and Pencils $0.50-$2.00
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Take a look inside our store!
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The School Store has a Strict
NO RETURN / NO REFUND POLICY
Please remember that this store is run by parent and student volunteers for the benefit of our students.
If you have any questions, please email PTO
What better way to support Pueblo than enjoying a fun meal out with friends and family?
Wednesday, September 15th
ALL DAY LONG
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
(3250 W Frye Road, just South of Chandler Mall)
REMEMBER: Place your GUEST CHECK (NOT charge receipt) in the box located near the entrance of Famous Dave’s labeled PUEBLO MIDDLE SCHOOL. This will allow Pueblo to receive 10% of your purchase – no flier needed!
Order out lunch for work, meet friends for a delicious bite to eat, or bring your family for a down-right yummy meal! However you do it --- do it on Wednesday!
Thanks Famous Dave’s!
FOR THOSE RUNNING IN THE TEMPE UNION & KYRENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
The Parent Network and the Kyrene Chapter of Stand for Children will hold a forum for Governing Board candidates for the Tempe Union High School District and Kyrene Elementary School District.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
At the Tempe Police Substation Auditorium
Members of the audience will be encouraged to write their questions on cards that will be read by the moderators, to be answered by the candidates.
This is a great opportunity for voters to get information about how the candidates might change the schools, or what aspects they'd continue.
For instance:
· TEST SCORES: What do you think should be done to improve test scores, especially for the demographic groups defined by NCLB?
· What will you do to help assure that all students receive an appropriate challenge, those who are below grade level and those who are above it?
· BULLYING: What do you think should be done about bullying? Do you think bullying affects student achievement? How?
· ELECTIVES: Are enough offered? Are they rigorous enough?
· Why do you think the district needs a bond and an override? Or do you think it does not?
· WORLD: What needs to be different in 10 years to support learning for the 21st century? What will you do next year to get the district there?
Directions to the Tempe Police Substation
8201 S. Hardy Drive,
Tempe, AZ 85284
From I-10 and Warner (in Tempe)
Go EAST on Warner Road
Turn LEFT onto Hardy Drive
See the substation on your right. Very convenient parking in the lot out front. When that lot fills, parking on the street or in the Tempe Sports Complex
KITTENS: There are a few stray cats that call our campus home and one has had a litter of 3 kittens. A couple of the teachers are coordinating efforts to find homes for these little ones. If you are not able to adopt but would like to sponsor the neutering of the mamas that keep reproducing (this is the 3rd liter we’re aware of), I am sure the teachers would be grateful. Contact PTO and we will get you pointed in the right direction.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Last year our PTO invited a speaker from ALERT (traffickingaz.org) to share with us the dangers and reality of human trafficking in our area. We were taught how easily our children (middle school aged) are targeted and trapped. It was horrifying and educational. We have several teachers at Pueblo who are actively involved in helping to put an end to this worldwide epidemic. It is through their efforts that we were given the following information about an upcoming event about human trafficking. Please click on the photo below to enlarge.
When the judges considered Administrator of the Year nominations, they look at those who manage effectively, foster cooperation, encourage partnerships and play an active role in the success of their area of responsibility.
Jama Nacke of Chandler is this year’s Administrator of the Year. She’s in her first year as principal at Kyrene Pueblo Middle School, 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd. Chandler. According to her staff, she has faced death of a faculty member, broken air conditioners, injured staff members and lockdowns among other things and each challenge has been met with calmness and confidence. Nacke takes time each week to honor her staff and let them know they are valued, trusted and respected. She always has a smile on her face and a word of encouragement for others. Her nominators believe her competence in this job is a reflection of the years of training she’s had in Kyrene.
-taken from the Kyrene School District Bulletin
CONGRATULATIONS PRINCIPAL NACKE! WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE YOU LEADING OUR TEAM!
Curious about this myself, I attended one of the Courage Retreats last year so that I could share with parents what it was all about.
I was amazed! The group from Youth Frontiers was astonishing. I was in awe the way they engaged the middle school students. The message that they send is one that we could all benefit from, “Be a catalyst for change”. They not only encourage our kids to accept people for who they are, resist following the crowd and act with moral courage despite their fears – they TEACH them through real-life example how to do that. How to act with moral courage. How to resist following the crowd and how accept people for who they are.
If any of you have had 8th grade students that have attended Mini-Town, think of these Courage Retreats as “mini” Mini-Towns! These high-energy, day long Courage Retreats are ran by extremely well trained staff from Youth Frontiers (click here to be taken to the Youth Frontiers website) and supported by several amazing High School Students who are volunteering their time to help make a difference in the lives of these middle school students.
Two things to remember:
#1- ASK, ASK, ASK!!! Inquire about the Courage Retreats when your child comes home. Find out what they learned and talk about ways that you can support them in trying to be a catalyst for change. I would even suggest talking with your child before the event. Talk about what your child thinks will happen. How they think this message will be received by the students. I promise you they will be blown away by how many students want to make a change. These are amazing kids. They are strong and confident. They do have the ability to make a difference and once they realize that there are many, many others out there who think the same way they do, they will be even more empowered to stand for what is right.
#2 – Come prepared. Your child should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that they can move in. I would suggest tennis shoes. This isn’t a sit down and get lectured kind of event. Your child will be engaged the entire day!
The school is requesting a $10 donation from each student’s family to help cover the cost of the Courage Retreats. The Prevention Services Grant that was used in the past is no longer available. ALL children WILL participate regardless of donations. However, if you are able, please consider sending in the donation to your child’s teacher to help offset the costs. They are also asking for students to bring a sack lunch if possible. A sack lunch can also be purchased through the cafeteria.
ALL students MUST HAVE a SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP to participate. Students should have already received one from their teachers. More are available, just ask your child’s teacher.
All in all, the Courage Retreats are an unbelievable opportunity for our students. They will help set the tone of the school year and for years to come. This is something your child will not forget.
Thanks Pueblo for helping to make our children well rounded, well educated individuals! You’re the best!
-Tammy Schick, 2010-2011 Pueblo PTO President
As soon as items arrive we will post pictures and pricing here. The store will be open 1-2 days per week before school. Days and times will be announced soon!
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