LHHS "Take Your Parent to School Day"
Lake Havasu High School’s second annual “Take Your Parent to School Day” will be Thursday, February 9th. The day starts with your student's first period of the day, either at 7 or 8 a.m. Thursday is an early release day, so school is out at 12:25 p.m. Working parents who wish to attend will only need to miss a half day of work. Participating parents will shadow their student through the school day. Between 9:17 and 9:57, parents will have a chance to meet informally over coffee and cookies with school administrators and guidance counselors in the school cafeteria. Round Table students and parents are included in this event at the Round Table campus. For more information, contact LHHS or Round Table directly.
Happy birthday Nautilus and Oro Grande!
 Oro Grande principal Mr. Wolfe holds a thirty year old Oro Grande T-shirt recovered from a buried time capsule. |
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Nautilus and Oro Grande Elementary Schools are both celebrating birthdays. Nautilus was 30 years old in January, and Oro Grande is 30 years old in February. Both schools opened in 1982. Construction of the schools was approved by a governing board made up of Denis Malm, Janet Farbarik, Norman Braatz, Marie Jonson, and James Weldon. The Superintendent back then was H. Allen Shockley.
Oro Grande is planning two special birthday events. On Friday, February 3rd, a time capsule, buried when the school opened, was dug up. The capsule's contents will be put on display in the school library. (We will be posting more pictures of the time capsule disinterment.) On February 16, there will be a special birthday assembly for students, parents, staff, and guests. Nautilus and Oro Grande each currently have an "A" rating from the Arizona Department of Education. Nautilus was recently named a "2011 Blue Ribbon School" by the U.S. Department of Education. Congratulations to staff and students of Oro Grande and Nautilus Elementary Schools for your achievements and your history.
Read newspaper story about the Oro Grande time capsule. »
A new tool for school/home communication
Our schools have a new tool called Blackboard Connect that helps get important information out to parents and students. Blackboard Connect can send e-mails and text messages and leave voice messages. Messages can be targeted to one family, one class, one school, or all families with students attending a Lake Havasu Unified school. Parents will soon receive general information about the new system.
Blackboard Connect can't help you unless your child's school has current contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Please help us keep you informed by letting us know when your contact information changes.
Read more about Blackboard Connect. »
Parenting class offered
We are pleased to offer a free class for parents called "Guiding Good Choices." Parenting is one of the world's toughest jobs, and a little training can help. All classes meet from 7-9 pm at the Round Table Program (2200 Havasupai Blvd.) All classes are free of charge, and child care will be provided on-site if you do not have a baby sitter available.
The class meets January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, and February 20. Please contact Joni Hall for more information. Phone 855-5622 or email jhall@havasu.k12.az.us.
Thank you for tax credit 2011 contributions
 Mr. Agustin Rodriguez made the last in person tax credit payment of 2011. Mr. Rodriguez stands with district office employees (left to right) Jackie Taylor, Mary Heronema, and Alice Opie. |
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The last 2011 tax credit payment made in person was made at the Lake Havasu Unified District office by Mr. Agustin Rodriguez at just after 3 p.m. on January 30. We thank Mr. Rodriguez and all those who participate in the tax credit program. So far, tax credit contributions for 2011 exceed $500,000, with some funds still in the mail.
With the Arizona tax credit for public schools:
- You decide where some of your tax money goes.
- You support worthwhile school activities and clubs like athletics, student government, band, choir, etc.
- You get a dollar for dollar credit towards your Arizona state income tax.
It is not too soon to start thinking about tax credit 2012.
Learn more about tax credit. »
Coyote advisory
There seem to be more coyotes around lately. According to the local newspaper (read story), the coyote problem is bad enough that Lake Havasu City is going to include an informational document on living with coyotes in the February water bill mailing. Coyotes have been seen around some of our schools. If you are a parent dropping a student off at school, please drop them in areas where there are other people. Even then, look around before your child leaves the car and make sure there are no coyotes about. What should your child do if they see a coyote? The Arizona Game and Fish Department published a brochure "Living With Coyotes." Please read the brochure and talk to your child about coyotes.
Free preschool opportunity for low income families
Lake Havasu Unified has received a grant form the Arizona First Things First program so we can offer up to 40 students a free, 12 hour per week preschool program. The program is for low income families and there is an income eligibility requirement. More...
Thunderbolt hours of operation change in August, 2012
The hours of operation at Thunderbolt Middle School will change starting August 6, 2012. The current Thunderbolt school day runs from 8:30 to 3:30. In the 2012-13 school year, the Thunderbolt day will start at 8 and end at 3. This change was approved by the district's governing board at its December, 2011 meeting. See board action item.
Best gifts for a child under 5?
An associate at Arizona First Things First recommends an online article about picking gifts for children under five years of age. Read article.
Nautilus named "Blue Ribbon School" (updated 12/8)
The Blue Ribbon School Award for Nautilus Elementary was formally presented to former Nautilus principal Shaun Goodwin and current Nautilus academic coach Lois Miller at a conference and awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 14th and 15th.
Nautilus Elementary School has been named a "2011 National Blue Ribbon School." A press release issued September 15 by the U.S. Department of Education said that 305 U.S. schools (256 public and 49 private) were chosen for this honor. Only four of them are from Arizona.
Lake Havasu Unified's Jamaica Elementary School was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2010.
Read more about the National Blue Ribbon School award. »
Picture of award presentation in Washington, D.C. »
Congratulations to our latest National Board Certified teacher
Congratulations to Christina Musselman, Oro Grande Elementary's reading interventionist, for achieving National Board Certification. Lake Havasu Unified appreciates your commitment to professional excellence.
Learn more about National Board Certification »
"I thank you for being our hero."
Nautilus Elementary School staff and students, with the help of the Marine Corps League, had a special Veteran's Day event this year. Nautilus students gathered in the school gym to watch the Marine Corps League present the colors. Sixth grade students Calvin, Kaitlyn, and Savannah read essays they had written about veterans and military service. Calvin thanked each veteran, "for being our hero." Fifth grade student Lauren sang "America the Beautiful," and staff member Susan Doyle sang "God Bless America." Active duty Marine Lance Corporal Chad Hertz, the son of Nautilus teacher Jana Hertz, answered student's questions about military service. Lance Corporal Hertz was striking in his Marine Corps dress blue uniform. U.S. Army Private First Class Justin Borquez, the cousin of a Nautilus student, also attended the special Veteran's Day event. PFC Borquez wore his battle dress uniform (BDUs or camo). Thanks to these soldiers and Marine Corps League Detachment 757 for making this a memorable day for Nautilus students.
More pictures from the Veteran's Day event. »
LHUSD and Malay profiled in Education Executive magazine
The magazine Education Executive has published an article profiling our district and superintendent Gail Malay. Read the article.
Help us be good neighbors
Many of our schools are located in residential neighborhoods. If you are parking on the street for a short time to drop off or pick up a child, or for a longer time to come inside to see a teacher or to attend an event, please obey all traffic signs. In addition, we ask that you respect those who live near the school. Don't block their mailboxes or trash cans on the curb. Don't block their driveways. Don't use their driveways for temporary parking or for turn-arounds. Don't drive over their landscaping. We thank you for helping us be a good neighbor.
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