As we kick off the second half of our school year, our team sports here on campus continue as well as our students’ other extracurricular activities that they might be involved in outside of school. While we take academics very seriously, it is also necessary to look at the importance of sportsmanship and how being on a team teaches valuable life lessons. Here are some examples:
A Lesson in History: New Year Resolutions
A New Year brings new goals, fresh starts and positive forward thinking. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routine or tendency to procrastinate, there is always room for improvement in the coming year. Not only adults benefit from New Year resolutions; our students can also learn a lot about self-discipline and the value of making goals. Everyone, children and adults, have heard of the tradition of making a personal list of new purposes, but do you know where this tradition comes from?
Donate to La Paloma Academy and Reap Tax Benefits!
Arizona law allows you to reduce what you owe in state taxes, dollar for dollar, up to $400. It’s a win/win!
Keep Learning Alive During Holiday Break
Beginning December 22nd and joyfully extending through January 4th, we will be away from school appreciating family, friends and traditions. Time for splendid holiday fun and ringing in the New Year!
Happily, the holiday break is a chance for our school-based learning to be applied to real life situations. Students can do this without realizing that they are using the talents developed at school and keep their math, writing, reading, etc. talents sharp with these creative ideas.
Arizona State Board of Education Replaces AIMS Test with New AzMERIT Test
The AzMERIT is the new adopted statewide achievement test. The Arizona Department of Education has created a letter to parents to inform them of the new change. Click below to see the Letter to Parents.
Attention Parents: Parking Changes
The parking lot at Pinnacle Peak will no longer be of service to us in the AM & PM starting Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
This means a big change for all of us. Please plan accordingly. Please follow the rules and be PATIENT!
Please do not let students off in the far left-hand lane.
Please do not PARK in the right-hand lane. It is for DROP-OFF & PICK-UP only.
Reminder: Cookie dough sales ends this week!
A friendly reminder to LPA Central families, all cookie dough sales need to be in by the end of the week!
Top sellers will get to attend a Frozen party, where they will meet the characters, have their picture taken with them, and do an
activity with them.
Why Drug Awareness Week Matters
No one likes to contemplate drug use in schools, particularly in elementary and middle grades. So no one really likes to be reminded about it. That’s a natural reaction for most parents and many students. But recent statistics indicate that drug use among middle school students is on the rise and that more are actually using drugs or alcohol in school.
La Paloma Central invites you to our Mother/Daughter Event
Join us for a special Mother/Daughter Event on Friday, November 7, 2014 to be held at La Paloma Academy’s cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Home Sweet Home is a Great Place for Learning
“Homework” might not be one of the most welcomed words in a student’s vocabulary, but it’s a necessity of their learning process. Homework helps reinforce material and skills that are taught in class, introduce material for future lessons and teach students how to apply learned skills to new or multiple subjects.
La Paloma Central is Joining the Kindness Corridor!
On November 6th & 7th, volunteers will create a 10 ft. x 10 ft. mosaic tile mural on campus.
The Kindness Corridor is a network of tile and mirror public art projects that symbolize community connection and the commitment to practicing kindness. Throughout Tucson, artists, students and community members have collaborated to create beautiful kindness themed murals that celebrate the philosophy of Ben’s Bells. Ben’s Bells was born out of a tragedy in Tucson but now inspires kindness and kindness education nationwide.
A special letter to LPA Central Parents from Superintendent
Dear Parents,
We know you have options when it comes to your child’s education, and I want to thank you for partnering with us. We truly value our students and parents and believe that all children have the ability to be successful both in and outside our school.
