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Ms. Christine Sullivan
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A Message from Your Principal
3rd Quarter – 2009-2010
I hope this newsletter finds you happy and healthy and enjoying this new year. There have already been several important events that have happened this quarter that I would like to tell you about and several more that will be taking place, so please mark your calendars. First of all, know that you are welcome at La Cima and that your attendance at our events is so important to your student’s success. It also makes them feel so proud that you are here to support them.
Today we had our official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of our new administration building, library and eight classrooms. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our Blue Ribbon Committee and all of our Amphi voters for making this project possible. La Cima Middle School is a beautiful place for students to learn. These improvements to our campus were certainly needed and are appreciated.
On Friday, January 9, we recognized our students who had perfect attendance second quarter with Eegee’s during lunch. Our students really seem to enjoy this new tradition. We will be celebrating this accomplishment every quarter. La Cima appreciates students and parents who make attendance at school a priority because in Amphitheater School District, “Everyday Matters.”
On Friday, January 15 we held our second Honor Roll Breakfast. We had a wonderful turnout and were grateful for all of the families who came to school to support your students. Many students were recognized for making the Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0), Cardinal Honor Roll (3.5 or better) and the La Cima Honor Roll (3.0 or better). Congratulations to all of the students and parents who were recognized for this accomplishment. Thank you to Patrick Nelson, our Associate Superintendent, for being our guest speaker at this event. He was able to share some great advice with our students. Our appreciation is also extended to Einstein’s Bagels and Mimi’s Cafeteria for providing the tasty bagels and muffins for this wonderful event.
Our annual math night will be happening on Thursday, January 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please join your student as they travel with their math passport form presentation to presentation. It will be a fun and informative adventure.
On Monday, February 22 all of our eighth graders will be invited to go on a career shadowing experience. To be able to provide this opportunity to all of our students, we need the help of many parent volunteers. If you are willing to chaperone this event, please call our counselor, Suzanne Graun, at 696-6738.
As always, please remember that I have an open-door policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 696-6742. I look forwarding to seeing you at our school events this quarter and the remainder of the year.
Fondly,
Christine Sullivan
Mensage De La Directora
Espero que al recibir este mensaje se encuentre feliz y saludable disfrutando de este nuevo año. Ya hemos tenido varios acontecimientos importantes que han ocurrido en este trimestre sobre los cuales me gustaría informarle y otros que se llevarán acabo, así que por favor marque su calendario. En primer lugar, quiero decirle que usted es bienvenido en cualquier momento a La Cima y que su presencia en nuestros eventos es tan importante pare el éxito de su estudiante. Su hijo/a se sentirá orgulloso/a de que usted esté aquí para apoyarlo/a.
Hoy tuvimos nuestra ceremonia de inauguración oficial para celebrar la terminación de nuestro nuevo edificio de administración, la nueva biblioteca y 8 salones. Me gustaría aprovechar la oportunidad para agradecer a nuestro comité encargado de investigar las necesidades de las diferentes escuelas y a todos los votantes de distrito Amphi por hacer posible este proyecto. La escuela La Cima es un lugar hermoso para que los estudiantes aprendan. Estos arreglos a nuestro campo con certeza eran necesarios y son apreciados.
El viernes, 9 de enero, hemos reconocido a nuestros estudiantes que en el segundo trimestre han tenido una asistencia perfecta a la escuela dándoles como postre un vaso de Eegee’s durante el almuerzo. Nuestros estudiantes realmente parecen disfrutar esta nueva tradición. Vamos a celebrar este logro cada trimestre. La Cima agradece a los estudiantes y a los padres que hacen de la asistencia a la escuela una prioridad porque en el distrito Amphi “Cada día es importante.”
El viernes, 15 de enero tuvimos nuestro segundo desayuno para los estudiantes en el cuadro de honor. Fue un evento maravilloso y estamos agradecidos a todas las familias que vinieron a apoyar a sus estudiantes. Muchos estudiantes fueron reconocidos con el Honor de la Directora (4.0), Honor del Cardenal (3.5 o mejor) y el reconocimiento de Honor de La Cima (3.0 o mejor). Felicitaciones a todos los estudiantes que fueron reconocidos por este mérito. Muchas gracias al Sr. Patrick Nelson, nuestro Superintendente Asociado, por ser nuestro orador invitado a este evento. El Sr. Nelson compartió algunos consejos con nuestros estudiantes. Nuestro agradecimiento también se extiende para Einstein’s Bagel y el restaurante Mimi’s por proporcionar el delicioso desayuno para este evento maravilloso.
Nuestro evento anual de matemáticas será el jueves, 28 de enero de 6:00-8:00pm. Por favor venga con su hijo/a quien viajará con su pasaporte de matemáticas a las diferentes presentaciones. Será un evento divertido e informativo.
El lunes, 22 de febrero nuestros estudiantes de 8vo. grado están invitados a visitar diferentes negocios para tener experiencia en diferentes carreras. Para poder hacer esto necesitamos la ayuda de padres voluntarios. Si usted quiere ser un acompañante de este evento, por favor llame a nuestra consejera, Suzanne Grau, al 696-6738.
Como siempre, recuerden que tengo la política de “la puerta está abierta”. Si tiene una pregunta o inquietud, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo al 696-6742. Espero verlo/a en nuestros eventos este trimestre y en el resto del año escolar
Sinceramente,
Christine Sullivan
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Mr. Chris Gutierrez
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Mr. Gutierrez graduated from Sabino High School in 1994 as class valedictorian and then graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1998. Mr. Gutierrez has been involved with Amphitheater School District and school-age children since 1998. He started his teaching career at Harelson Elementary. He then moved to Cross Middle School and taught special education mathematics, Adaptive PE, and Study Skills. He coached many successful football, basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams while at Cross. He spent one year as an administrator at La Cima Middle School, spent two years as an assistant principal at Wilson K-8, and has been the Principal of the SAFE program for the last 6 years.. He is returning to La Cima excited to reconnect with a tremendous group of students and staff |
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Ms. Sarah Ruttan
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I’m excited to be calling La Cima home this year! A little bit about myself: I’m from Michigan, and moved to Texas after college to teach. I’m new to Tucson this year and am grateful to all the staff and students who have welcomed me to La Cima. When I’m not at school I love to read, run, hike, camp & travel with my husband. What I love most about working with students is that I’m constantly learning and being challenged to try new ideas. My favorite quote is from Gandhi: “We must be the change we want to see in the world.” I hope that this year La Cima students & staff will be a force for positive change in our school & community.
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Ms. Elsa Alvarado
I am the Behavior Intervention Specialist and my job is to monitor the SUCCESS Room. I work with students who need a time out from their regular classes. I assist them with their classwork and help them develop strategies for being successful when they return to the classroom. |
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