Upcoming Events
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District Announcements
AFF 5K Fun Run/Walk
15th Annual Alhambra Foundation for the Future 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9 a.m.
Papago Park
Ramadas 9 & 10
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9 a.m.
Papago Park
Ramadas 9 & 10
Registration fee is $18 if registered by January 27, 2012; $20 if registered January 28 through race day. Fee for kids 12 and under is $10.
*Proceeds benefit the Alhambra Foundation for the Future College Scholarship Fund
*Proceeds benefit the Alhambra Foundation for the Future College Scholarship Fund
To register, complete the registration form and send to 4510 N. 37th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85019. For more information, call 602-336-2936.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! As we kick-off 2012, start the year off right by making the tax credit donation one of your New Year's resolutions. Donations are accepted throughout the year, and employees can sign up for payroll deduction starting now! For more information, visit our Tax Credit web page.
2011 Higher Performing Schools
The National Center for Educational Achievement recently released their annual list recognizing Arizona public schools that are most successful at preparing students for college and careers, and we are extremely proud that seven of Alhambra’s schools, out of 196 schools statewide, made the list. Schools were honored in two categories: Higher Performing Schools and All Subject Higher Performing Schools. Award recipients were honored at a celebration hosted by the Arizona Business & Education Coalition and Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal. Below are the schools that received recognition:
All Subject Higher Performing Schools
Granada Primary School
James W. Rice Primary School
Sevilla Primary School
Westwood Primary School
Higher Performing Schools
Alhambra Traditional School
Carol G. Peck School
Sevilla West School
Rodel Exemplary Teacher
Congratulations to Scott Thompson, Granada East teacher, who was selected as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher. . .one who's making a difference! Check out The Arizona Republic to view the eight honorees.
Superintendent Honors November High Five Students
Superintendent Dr. Karen E. Williams recently honored the Superintendent's High Five Student Recognition winners. Students are nominated on a monthly basis by their school principal; and each month, a committee selects one student from every grade level who is most deserving of this recognition. Students selected as our monthly recipients are honored at an Alhambra District Governing Board meeting. Click on this link for more information on the Superintendent's High Five Recognition Program.
November's High Five Students
 Grace Overton, Kdg.
Alhambra Traditional |
Bryan Estrada Lopez
1st Grade, Montebello |
Serafino Diaz-Mazzei
2nd Grade, Westwood |
Bryan Sanchez
3rd Grade, Westwood Primary |
 Mayra Olivas 4th Grade, Granada East |
Rene Hernandez
5th Grade, Simpson |
 Getsemani Rodriguez
6th Grade, Andalucia Middle |
Sofia Murillo, 7th Grade Alhambra Traditional
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 Brittany Skaggs
8th Grade, Simpson |
Superintendent's SMAC-N-Snack
Dr. Williams hosted her inaugural SMAC-N-Snack. Classes with 100% participation in the Superintendent’s Math Achievement Club are entered into a drawing. Two classes per month earn quality time with the superintendent. Students enjoy healthy snacks and play with our newest technology. . .iPods! Students investigate math games, increase their math skills, and have a little fun with the superintendent.
Two Alhambra Teachers are Rodel Exemplary Teacher Finalists
Alhambra had two finalists for the 2012 Rodel Exemplary Teacher Awards! The finalists are Scott Thompson, sixth grade teacher at Granada East School and Christine Harrington, special education teacher at Catalina Ventura School. The winners should be announced in The Arizona Republic in November during the Thanksgiving season. Keep your eyes on The Arizona Republic for our exemplary teachers!
Alhambra Teacher is an "Arizona Cardinals Hero in the Classroom"
Leticia Comparan, kindergarten teacher at Cordova Primary School, was a winner in the Arizona Cardinals Heroes in the Classroom award program. She was one of three teachers recognized at the November 6 home game against the St. Louis Rams. Ms. Comparan received an Arizona Cardinals jersey, four tickets to a regular season game, and four sidelines pregame field passes.
Child Nutrition Department Receives Desert Oasis Award
Alhambra's Child Nutrition Department was one of three organizations statewide to receive the Arizona Department of Education Desert Oasis Award. Alhambra was recognized for having an outstanding Summer Food Service Program that positively impacted the community. This last summer, our school cafeterias served nearly 27,500 breakfasts and 41,300 lunches to local students and family members.
Superintendent Kicks-Off SMAC and SRC
Superintendent Dr. Williams is visiting schools across the district to launch her Superintendent's Math Achievement Club and Superintendent's Reading Challenge to all students in grades 2-5. Students in grades 2-4 receive monthly math workbooks to complete at home with parents; and fifth graders must read one hour per week outside of school to improve reading comprehension and instill a love of reading. Students who complete all club work receive monthly recognition prizes, and work hard to earn the final grand prize (which is a surprise)! Click on the links to learn more about SMAC and SRC!
AMS and JWR students are excited to join SMAC and SRC!
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District Administrator Receives International Recognition
Dr. Nan Williams, Director of Technology, was one of 50 people nationwide to receive the 2011 Making IT Happen Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Making IT Happen is an internationally recognized awards program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation.Granada East Headlines on AZ Public Schools Making A Difference Website
Granada East School was recently featured on the AZ Public Schools Making a Difference Every Day website. Check out the article of how Granada East defied the odds and became a 2011 A+ School of Excellence!
Schools Receive Blockwatch Grants
Three schools received City of Phoenix Neighborhood Blockwatch Grants to support after-school programs. Granada East School received $10,000 for its After the Academics Program, Montebello School received $9,975 for its Beyond the Bell Program, and Simpson School received $10,000 for its Wakeup Club summer program. Students will reap the rewards of these after-school opportunities thanks to the City of Phoenix.
Montebello Teachers Hit the Streets
Montebello teachers hit the streets on Monday passing out information to families about the first day of school and welcoming students to the new school year. Teachers visited multiple apartment complexes and personally talked with students and parents. Montebello School is off to a great start!
Alhambra Welcomes New Administrators
Alhambra School District Welcomes several new administrators/administrative changes to the Alhambra team:
| Barcelona Middle School Pam Escobedo, Assistant Principal |
James W. Rice Primary School Tanya Schaefer, Outreach Coordinator |
| Catalina Ventura School Melissa White, Outreach Coordinator |
Montebello School Darrell Dern, Outreach Coordinator |
| Cordova Middle School Mary Lou Chavez, Principal Chuck Cochrane, Assistant Principal |
Sevilla West School Melinda Schlosser, Assistant Principal |
| Granada East School Chris Kibsey, Outreach Coordinator |
Simpson School Tim Thomas, Assistant Principal |
| Granada Primary School Theresa Killingsworth, Principal Stacy O'Rourke, Outreach Coordinator |
District Office Delmar Joralman, Liaison Business and Grant Partnerships |
Students Receive Back-to-School Clothes/Supplies
More than 500 Alhambra students benefitted from the Back-to-School Clothing Drive Association's (BTSCDA) annual distribution of new school clothes, shoes, backpacks, books, and school supplies. A special thanks is extended to the BTSCDA and its supporting partners!
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Granada East Named A+ School
Granada East School was selected as 1 of 25 A+ schools in the state! The annual award is granted by the Arizona Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and rewarding educational excellence.
Student Success on Tight Budgets
Alhambra District's superintendent, Dr. Karen Williams, made front-page headlines in The Arizona Republic regarding how several Arizona school districts are coping with cuts in education funding. Visit The Arizona Republic to view the article.
Alhambra is a top-rated District that has outstanding curricular programs, high student achievement, award winning teachers and programs, lots of opportunities for kids, accredited preschool programs, excellent employee salaries and benefits, and much more. Our employees are committed to making a difference in children's lives and providing unique opportunities for those most in need. We invite you to tour our website to learn more about this star-making district!
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