Sonoran Science Academy-Broadway won $5,000 in the third annual Bookmans' Reading Challenge

 

 

Number of books read: 10,476

Number of students: 157
Average number of books read per student: 67

more details on

http://www.bookmans.com/node/2393

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/116307.php

 SWINE FLU

By following the everyday actions below, you’ll help prevent the spread of this virus:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way. 
• Avoid close contact that can spread the virus: hugging, kissing or even shaking hands if you think you are sick.
• If you or your children get sick, CDC recommends that those who are sick stay home from work or school, consult a health care provider, and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

   More Information on Pima County Health Department's web site: http://www.pimahealth.org/disease/swineflu/swine_flu_arizona.html

  Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne's Memo on Measures For Dealing With Swine Flu:      

  http://www.ade.az.gov/pio/Press-Releases/2009/pr04-28-09.pdf

       Wow, it is almost here, the end of the school year. This is an exciting time for everyone as we wrap up our first year of SSA-Broadway. It has been a great year! We’ve won many awards in different areas even as a brand new school. None of this would have been possible without each and every student, parent and teacher here at SSA-Broadway.

 

       Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and mentored programs, thank you to our parents for choosing SSA-Broadway as your child’s school, thank you to our teachers who have put in a tremendous amount of work, and thank you also to our students for their hard work this past year.

 

       It is time for our annual “Teacher of the Year” nominations. SSA-Broadway administrators will choose an outstanding teacher as "Teacher of the Year". As you can imagine, this is a very difficult decision as all of the teachers at SSA-Broadway are dedicated professionals. A part of the criteria for choosing Teacher of the Year is feedback from parents. Please fill out the nomination slip and return to the Teacher of the Year box in the front office. This feedback will help our administration choose the 2009 recipient. The "Teacher of the Year" will be announced at the Awards ceremony on May 14th.

 

       We had AIMS testing in April. 100% of our students took the tests and everyone did a great job being on time. Third and last round of the MAP testing started last week and will be completed by mid May. You will receive a report card for this standardized test.

 

       We have also mailed out the mid quarter report cards; if your child has any failing grades, please talk to his/her teacher and Mr. Selim. This is the last quarter for this year and you may also check our promotion policy which is in this newsletter and student handbook.

 

       May 19, 20 and 21 are final exams for middle school students. The final exam schedule is included in this newsletter. Students should take these exams seriously as the exams will affect their final grades. If you have questions regarding your child’s grades please speak to the classroom teacher or to Mr. Selim.

 

       As the 2008/09 school year comes to a close, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the parents who so generously donated funds, food & drink, school supplies, equipment, items of every conceivable kind, and especially their valuable time and energy to all of the happenings, fundraisers and programs this year. We could not have done it without you! Have a great summer!!

       Ercan Aydogdu,
       Principal

SSA-Broadway's 6th Graders Daniel Streeter and Jakob Bruck

received 3rd place in the RUMBA Art competition this weekend for

the artwork of "Rock Band".

 

2nd Grade:

Walker Kroubalkian:

Which Juice Generates The Most Juice?, First Place, Tucson Electric Power check, Southwest Gas check

3rd Grade:

Ryan Schneider:

Which Type of Bridge Will Support the Most Weight?, Third Place

6th Grade:

Brandon Oana:

Which Materials Work Best As Thermal Insulators?, First Place, Discovery Channel Young Scientist Award

Daniel Streeter:

At What Temperature is Yeast Growth Activity Highest?, Third Place

7th Grade:

Brody Loeffler:

The Effect of Chakra Gems On Plants, Third Place

Hailey Butler, Gabriela Elizondo-Craig:

Mission Nutrition,  First Place, Discovery Channel Young Scientist Award

8th Grade:

Liam Haviv:

Trigger Un-happy,  First Place, Discovery Channel Young Scientist Award, UA Bookstore Second Place - $25 gift card

Corbin Troxel, Emily Abel:

 Sun Power, SciEnTeK-12 Foundation Third Place

 

Best New School Award

Sonoran Science Academy-Broadway competed in the 2009 MathCounts Southern Arizona chapter round competition on February 14, 2009.  Students studied hard, practiced long hours, and attended Math Olympiad sleepovers, extra tutoring and workshops to train for this event.  Students at Sonoran Science Academy-Broadway competed against many other Southern Arizona teams and were pleased to be awarded the "Best New School Reward "for their performance in the competition. Congratulations to all students who participated in the competition and to their coach Mr. Halil. We look forward to next year's competition!