2009 Inductees Kirby Kegans Susan Masek René Rodriguez Carol Roos Sue Tillis Maria Elena Wakamatsu Hall of Fame 2009 Presented by Humana of Arizona September 19, 2009 Gallego Elementary School

The garden was started in spring 2009, funded by a $500 grant from the Lauffer Student Council plus donations valued at $1,500. Students designed the garden, cleared the land, built raised beds, and installed a drip system. They planted all species as seedlings. Students are planning this year’s garden, which helps them learn about desert ecosystems, sustainable agriculture, building practices, mathematics, nutrition, and physical activity. Seventh-grade science teacher Noah Mickey- Colman leads the project. Lauffer Sustainable Garden

Apollo student artist a winner Apollo 7th-grader Giovana Ruiz won first place in the grades 6-8 category for the Hispanic Heritage Day Art Contest. She and her family will receive tickets to the UA v. NAU football game, where she will be recognized at half-time, as well as to the Hispanic Heritage Day tailgate party. Giovana’s art teacher is Marshall Colley.

Students listen to President Obama KOLD-13 TV was at Lauffer today, Sept. 8, 2009 as students in Joanna Wilson’s class listened to President Obama’s speech to the nation’s students.

Facebook for SUSD grads at UA Vista volunteer Kristin Trenary, who is working with the Learning Community Initiative, has created a Facebook group for recent SUSD graduates who are now at the University of Arizona, “SUSD Graduates at U of A!” The group promotes college retention through information about UA student activities & resources, and encourages alumni to contribute to the Sunnyside community through volunteer and employment opportunities. One, a future teacher, applied for a Project TEAM position posted on the Facebook page. There have also been two meetings so far with the students.

Participants in the school year’s first Learning Community Leaders meeting Sept. 2, 2009 began planning for a communitywide effort to make the Sunnyside community a safer place. The next planning meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the Palo Verde Portable, Admin. complex. Call to Action to take a stand against violence in our community

The Arizona K-12 Center has awarded SUSD $100,000 to participate in the Master Teacher Program for The grant is renewable for two additional years. Congratulations to Director of Professional Development Lorena Escárcega! Grant award for Master Teacher Program

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Summit View student Rosaesther del Cid who died in an ATV accident Sept. 7 while visiting relatives in Mexico. Rosaesther is the daughter of Summit View teacher Anna del Cid, and granddaughter of Sunnyside High mariachi teacher Cuco del Cid. A bank account is being set up for contributions to the family’s funeral expenses. Rosaesther Del Cid