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Creighton Schools Improve Achievement

Four Creighton School District schools, Creighton School, Larry C. Kennedy School, Papago School, and Squaw Peak Traditional Academy, earned the Performing Plus label from Arizona LEARNS. These labels were announced by the Arizona Department of Education on July 29, 2009. Arizona LEARNS is the Arizona Department of Education’s school accountability system which measures school performance based on student achievement, including student performance on the AIMS test. The Arizona Department of Education compiles an annual achievement profile for each public school and publishes that information as a rating system for schools. Excelencia, Gateway, Loma Linda, Machan and Monte Vista schools earned the Performing label.

Improving student achievement has been the focus of the Creighton School District for the past year as the district engaged in an intensive partnership with WestEd and the Ellis Center for Educational Excellence. District and school leaders together with classroom and special area teachers and instructional coaches have focused on updating the curriculum, improving the instructional strategies, incorporating reteaching and enrichment opportunities, and utilizing regular informal and formal assessments – all designed to improve student learning and achievement across the district. “Each one, up one” has been the rallying cry as the district strives to improve each student’s performance, thereby impacting each school’s performance.

Most Ariz. schools satisfactory or better

Creighton schools show most improvement - Channel 12 Video

Highlights of Changes for 2009 - 2010 School Year

All Creighton Schools will begin the new school year on Monday, August 10. The school day will also change, although start times will remain the same. ALL schools will continue to offer full day kindergarten.

Early Start Schools 7:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. All Grades K- 8
Gateway School
Larry C, Kennedy School
Loma Linda School
Papago School
Squaw Peak Traditional Academy

Late Start Schools 8:30 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. All Grades K-8
Creighton School
Excelencia School
Machan School
Monte Vista School

Squaw Peak Traditional Academy, opening Monday, August 10, is a neighborhood school with a traditional focus. The school will combine two powerful forces – parents and educators – to provide a high quality academic environment for ALL students. For additional information, contact Arnette Wessel, Principal awessel@creightonschools.org.

Monte Vista School will add 7th grade beginning 2009-2010, on its way to becoming a K-8 school. For additional information, contact Mike Madison, Principal mmadison@creightonschools.org.

Creighton School District's Summer Food Service Program

Locations, Dates and Times

Free Breakfast and Lunch for any child 18 years of age or younger
Adult Meals $2

Schools Dates Breakfast Lunch
Gateway 6/1 – 7/31 7:15 – 8 a.m. 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Larry C. Kennedy 6/1 – 7/24 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Linda Daugherty, RD, Creighton Food Service Department, (602) 381-6048.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 820-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Creighton Employees Honored by Governing Board

The Creighton Governing Board honors employees annually in the areas of Innovation, Excellence and Customer Service. The following employees were honored for their work during the 2008-09 school year.

Innovation

Lindsey Danskin, Loma Linda School, for her work with Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, helping students to focus on the three “bees”: Bee Safe, Bee Respectful and Bee Responsible.
Excelencia 6th Grade Teachers Michelle Brezek, Elizabeth Donat, Tracy Naylor and Holena Lebron, for planning “Coffeehouse Evenings” to increase parent involvement.
Jayme Ofsthun, Information Systems and Technology, for keeping the district current and often far ahead of other school districts in the newest technology.
Officer Bruce Cox, Gateway School, for running the Wake-Up Club for 8th grade students to learn about violence prevention and community service.

Excellence

Karen Bramble, Gateway School, for going above and beyond in being Gateway’s media specialist, computer teacher, 21st Century and Title I coordinator.
Dolly Monroe, Squaw Peak, for her knowledge and experience with special education.
Connie Witte, Director of Curriculum, for her vision for curriculum and instruction, collaboration and communication.
Manuel Pelayo, Papago School Student Advisor, for his decision-making in the best interests of students.
Cathy Shupp, Papago School, for her efforts to improve instruction and foster positive relationships between the school and families.

Customer Service

Carolyn Benson, Information Systems and Technology, for being courteous, ready, willing and able to help co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Andy Gutierrez, Larry C. Kennedy Assistant Principal, for always being available and handling situations with empathy, compassion and wisdom.
Martha Potzler, Excelencia School, for continually assisting staff, students and community.
Creighton School Reading Specialists Dr. Irene Serna, Berenice Tapia-Fuentes, Mercedes Hernandez, Suzanne Kusel and Maricela Barrera, for providing service to eight different sections of students at various grade levels.