NEW DATE FOR WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL

Join Us For Our Winter Art Festival!

Date: Tuesday, February 3rd.

TIMES:

5:00 PM Play Presentation at Ampitheater

6:00 to 7:00 Music Performances and Art Display

There will be musical performances by the Telesis Music Department and original art by Telesis art students on display. The Telesis Drama Club will perform an original One-Act Play as well. They have been hard at work rehearsing. This will be an evening of fun.

Please join us as we encourage the creative side of our students.

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NIGHT

Anne Frazier, Admissions Counselor, from Mohave Community College will speak to Telesis Juniors and Seniors on Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 P.M. on our campus in Room 29. Ms. Frazier will introduce and answer questions about the vocational, technical, and traditional educational opportunites available to students and their parents at MCC. Mohave Community College has many new and exciting opportunities for our students. Even though this is aimed at juniors and seniors, all high school students may attend who are thinking about their future education.

Remember, any student and parent may attend. Again, that is Thursday, January 8th at 6:00 in Room 29. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. MCC WHERE THEY: MAP FUTURES AND FULFILL DREAMS!

National Honor Society FOOD AND TOY DRIVE

The Telesis Chapter of the National Honor Society is conducting a food and toy drive for the holidays. Members of the Telesis NHS are accepting donations of non-perishable food and unwrapped new toys for needy families this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at the Telesis Office or at the Aquatic Center. The Honor Society will help needy Telesis Families and then donate the remainder of their collection to the Havasu Interagency Organization. Please help us make this Holiday Season brighter for those less fortunate. Thank you.

TELESIS GREEN TEAM RECEIVES GRANT

The Telesis Green Team has received a $200.00 grant from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Only 18 grants were given to Arizona High Schools to promote recycling and support club activities. The Green Team will report to the AQED on their recycling efforts at the end of the school year. Hopefully, the money will help students make recycling a part of their daily life at school. This is the first year the AQED had awarded the grants. Join our effort to recycle.

Character is What You Do When No One is Watching

This is the most refreshing sports story I have ever read. Whatever your sport of choice and passion, this story should be read by you. It happened to occur in the sport of golf, but is applicable to every sport and, even more importantly, to every aspect of life. It has been said that character is what you do when no one is watching. Please go to this website and read the article about the recent decision of golfer J.P.Hayes, then click on the LISTEN link on the website in the box with J.P.'s photograph to hear a radio broadcast where radio personalities compare J.P.'s decision to other sports and practices of integrity and honesty.

Click on this link for article: http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3712372

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

It is time once again for Telesis parent's, teachers, and students to meet and go over the progress that is being made in classes. Conferences are TUESDAY, THE 18TH, WEDNESDAY, THE 19TH, and THURSDAY, THE 2OTH. If you have not already scheduled a conference time please call Ms. Stearns at 855-8661 to make an appointment for your conference. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL PARENTS ATTEND AT CONFERENCE TIME.

WE SUGGEST THAT ALL STUDENTS ATTEND THE CONFERENCE WITH THEIR PARENTS.

A BIG THANK YOU!

The Telesis Book Fair Committee would like to thank all students and parents who came out last Thursday to support our Fall Book Fair. Telesis was able to spend just over a $1,ooo for new library and classroom books. Just think what we could do if more students and parents showed up.

The National Junior Honor Society was able to collect about 40 to 50 more library books. This effort will continue and those who would still like to donate can do so by dropping their read books to the Office.

Thank you. Thank you.

TELESIS BOOK FAIR AND NJHS BOOK DRIVE

THE TELESIS FALL BOOK FAIR IS THIS COMING THURSDAY.

The National Junior Honor Society is also having a BOOK DRIVE at the Fair. Please bring any books you have read that would be appropriate for our library and are willing to donate. OR YOU CAN PURCHASE A BOOK AT THE FAIR TO DONATE TO OUR LIBRARY. There will be a special table set up outside the book fair for your donations. The National Junior Honor Society would like to thank you in advance for helping their effort to increase the number of books in our school library.

Pizza and beverages will be available at the Book Fair and other activities are planned.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN AT TELESIS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

THE TELESIS FALL BOOK FAIR

FEATURING SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 6TH

6:00 to 8:00 P.M

2007-2008 Arizona Department of Education Rating

October 3rd, was the day approved by the Arizona Department of Education that public schools can announce their annual achievements. Telesis is busting with pride to announce that it has once again maintained its AYP status. AYP stands for Adequate Yearly Progress. In addition, Telesis Preparatory Academy has achieved a Performing Plus label for both the Academy (high school) and the Lower Levels (K-8). These status ratings are based on the student scores on the Aims Tests. This is our third year in a row of obtaining these ratings.
It has been the hard work of a dedicated staff, maintaining high standards for our students that have made both of these achievements possible. Way to go Telesis Tigers!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/Teacher Conference are September 23rd to 25th. That is Tuesday through Thursday. Monday is a regular school day. Tuesday through Friday are early release days. Parents are encouraged to bring students to the conferences. All the Telesis Staff are looking forward to meeting the parents of their students at conferences.

TELESIS SWEATSHIRT JACKETS

Announcements and order forms for the new Telesis Sweatshirt Jackets will be distributed to students this week. A reminder that these are the only outerwear to be worn on our campus. It takes approximately a week for orders placed to come in, as they are not in stock on the campus. Jackets are available for $20.00. Please one student per order form. Completed forms should be turned in to Room 29 or the Front Office. Extra forms are available.

TELESIS OPEN HOUSE: SEPTEMBER 16TH

Telesis will open their doors and roll out the welcome carpet to parents and community members at the annual Open House on September 16th. One special hour, 6:30-7:30, will provide those in attendance to visit classrooms and meet teachers. Additional information will also be available such as the tax credit program which is separate from other schools in the community. Mohave Community College will be on hand to answer questions about educational opportunities as graduation comes closer. Last, but not least, the new Telesis Preparatory pins will be available for purchase for only $3 so everyone can showoff their school spirit. Parents of Telesis students will be asked to sign up for a conference appointment for the following week, September 23 through 25, on a first come first served basis. Coming to Open House will provide parents with the opportunity to sign up for the parent-teacher conference day and time of your choice.
Mark your calendars now so you can join us at Telesis for the 2008 Open House and all that goes with it. Feel free to bring not only family and friends, but interested members of the community as well. We are proud of our school and it shows! The Open House is a special time to share this pride!

Best Investment in Your Child's Education

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR/SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL

Thursday, May 29th, TELESIS will host its Spring Scholastic Book Fair and Arts Festival. The festivities will begin at 5:00 PM and go until 7:30. Our band and vocal groups will perform and be followed by our first ALL-STUDENT talent show. There will be a "Guitar Hero" Contest and Art work on display. Lower level will also display their art in their rooms. Pizza and soda will be available during the event. SUPPORT SUMMER READING. SUPPORT OUR ART /MUSIC DEPARTMENT. It is bound to be a night of fun for the entire family.

SENIOR GRADUATION: June 5th

All Telesis Academy students and their parents are invited to attend the Senior Graduation Ceremony at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 5th. Our Keynote Speaker for the evening will be Lake Havasu City Chief of Police, Dan Doyle. Seniors, as well, are an active part in their own graduation making it a unique and personal experience . A reception will follow with cake and punch.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2008!

AWARD CEREMONIES: June 4th and 5th

Our end of the school year Award Ceremonies are almost upon us. Academic Awards, Attendance Awards, Citizenship Awards and the Tiger Cub and Tiger Paw Awards will be given out at 2 separate ceremonies.

June 4th- Wednesday. Kindergarten, Early Elementary, Elementary, and Intermediate Award Ceremony. This ceremony will begin at 8:30 on our Basketball Court. Parents and guests are asked to bring appropriate chairs for seating during presentations. Individual classroom awards will be given out in the classrooms after the larger gathering.

June 5th- Thursday. Junior Academy and Academy Award Ceremony to be held at the London Bridge Resort Convention Center. Students should be dropped off and picked up at this location. This ceremony will begin at 8:30. Students should be in uniform as this is not a free dress day. This ceremony should last about 2 hours.

The staff and administration invite all parents and interested community members to attend these ceremonies to help us honor those deserving students for their success this school year.

Hope to see you there.

National Charter School Week, 2008

National Charter Schools Week, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Education is the cornerstone of a hopeful tomorrow. During National Charter Schools Week, we highlight the contributions of charter schools to ensuring that our Nation's future leaders have the skills and knowledge necessary for a lifetime of achievement.

Charter schools are educational alternatives that empower families with additional choices for their children. By providing flexibility to educators while insisting on results, charter schools are helping foster a culture of educational innovation, accountability, and excellence. Charter schools also encourage parental involvement and help contribute to the national effort to close the achievement gap.

The No Child Left Behind Act has played a central role in America's efforts to improve our public schools and expand the opportunities available to our children. In 2007, American students reached record achievement levels on reading and math tests, and the achievement gap is beginning to close. Charter schools have been an important part of this success. National Charter Schools Week is an opportunity to recognize the strength, vitality, and excellence of outstanding schools.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 10, 2008, as National Charter Schools Week. I applaud our Nation's charter schools and all those who make them a success, and I call on parents of charter school students to share their success stories and help Americans understand more about the important work of charter schools.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080502-10.html

NEW TREES PLANTED FOR EARTH/ARBOR DAY

Two new trees were planted on the Telesis Campus with money earned from the sale of our Nick and Willy Pizza Cards. A new Sissoo Tree and a Purple Plum Tree are the latest additions to our campus. Students raised $200.00 to cover the cost of the trees and to pay to have them planted. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. Soon, both trees will provide us with much needed shade here in the desert. The Green Team would also like to thank the student body for their support in our recycling of plastic bottles. More and more plastic bottles are being dropped into the recycle containers.

Soon we hope to have can recycling as well.

TELESIS READ TO FEED DONATION

Telesis is proud to announce that the Read to Feed Campaign raised $671.17 to aid needy families worldwide in an effort to make them self-supporting. GREAT JOB TO ALL READERS WHO TOOK PART! A special thank you to those who supported the cause with their pledges of money.

We raised enough money to buy what is called a Knitting Basket, 2 lamas for two needy families and the remainder of our funds to purchase ducks/geese or chicks for more families.

Watch for uncoming news of the Spring Scholastic Book Fair at Telesis.

First Members Inducted Into Honor Society

The first inductees of the Telesis Chapters of the National Honor Society and Junior Honor Society were sworn in at a special candle ceremony at the Island Inn on March 27th marking another important “first” for Telesis. They were joined by family and friends, as well as Telesis staff and Board Members.

Seven Telesis Academy students took the oath to uphold the principles of the National Society; they were joined by three freshmen and six Junior Academy students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The new members received their membership cards and pins before listening to our guest speaker from Mohave Community College, Linda Reisdorph, who stressed the importance of the traits beyond academics associated with the National Honor Society.
The new members and guests also took part in a reception afterward to honor their membership achievement. A memorable evening was had by all.

The National Honor Society inductees are Yuri Hartley, Shane Flynn, Donavan Tanner, Sean Walters, Michael Weatherby, Leah Gunnell, and Cody Kramer.

The National Junior Honor Society inductees are Lauren Bower, Talitha Campista, Rebecca Dewey, Daniela Ruiz, Kyrene Anderson, Tyler Fallis, Yamini Koyye, Amr Nasef, and Jahnnan Patel.

Telesis Announces Honor Roll for First Semester

HONOR ROLL FOR TELESIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY
First Semester 2007-2008

*denotes Principal’s Honor Roll (all A’s)

Early Elementary: Chase Ahrens, Dakota Atkinson, *Trevor Bartel, Bryce Bathurst, Kassidy Battson, Vanessaa Beach, Kaylee Berge, *Faith Betrue, Alexandra Bolton, Teresa Carrera, *Jensen Clark, *Faith Cleveland, Xerxes Collins, Dalaney Diehl, Karina Duran, Huntre Eagleston, Shanaya Fox, Dallas Gabler, Valeria Garcia, *Holly Glave, *Jaci Greeno, Philip Halley, Alyssa Heieck, *Derrik Hicks, *Cassie Hull, Nurya Ibarra Ciera Jaramillo, Amy Jones, Kaylee Kuczynski, Klaus Kathrein, *Patrick Kelley, Aaron Lyon, Torey Matajcich, *Kevin Rule, Cristian Ruiz, Azarias Saloman, *LuVana Saunders, Jonathan Silverstein, Jayde Stewart, Hope Sutton, Bryant Swaney, *Lorena Tornero, *Christopher Toy, *Matthew Toy, Savannah Van Order, Jackson Warner

Elementary: Jessica Adams, Wyatt Ahrens, *Jacob Appel, Johnathan Appel, Jhovany Avila, Karla Bolton, Rosa Branch, Rachael Burton, *Karla Campista, Noah Collins, Ian Crabtree, Oscar Espinoza, Israel Espinosa, Ivan Garcia, Aaron Gewecke, Joshua Grock, Evan Hicks, Jewel Humphreys, Andrew Jennings, Kara Leydekkers, *Hazem Nasef, *Ryan Perry, Sam Potteiger, *Kassidy Powell, Janice Prill, *Mary Reynolds, Esmeralda Ruiz Parra, *Angela Senger, David-Michael Seoane, Joshua Shults, Caylee Stanley, Kip Stopke, Kathryn Toy, Bailey Udin, Rosalinda Valenzuela, Kyuss Vaughn, Jared Vickers

Intermediate: *Andrea Burton, Mikel Carr, Damien Decol, Katie Fallis, RaeAnne Farnsworth, *Samuel Hartman, Cierra Johnson, *Nixon Potteiger, *Tanner VanderJagt, Jacob Vickers, Darrian Vrchota

Junior Academy: *Kyrene Anderson, Ernesto Celon Cruz, Michaela Delgado, Erick Diaz, Tyler Fallis, Angus Johnson, Yamini Koyye, *Amr Nasef, Jahnnan Patel, Dylan Pearson, Rachana Rajpal, Zachary Romano, Judith Salomon, Carlos Seoane, Aeli Wirta, *Victoria Wymer

Academy: Ryan Bickford, Lauren Bower, Talitha Campista, Rebecca Dewey, *Jason Dunavant, Shane Flynn, Geoffrey Garrett, *Leah Gunnell, Yuri Hartley, *Cody Kramer, Nicole Perez, *Jackson Rod, Daniela Ruiz, Donavan Tanner, Margarita Vasquez, *Michael Weatherby

National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society and Telesis

We are proud to announce the highly anticipated arrival of the Telesis Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The NHS is for Academy students who are sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The NJHS is for students in Junior Academy and freshmen at the Academy level. Members of both oganizations are considered to be among the best students in the nation.

Membership in both organizations is by invitation only by our Faculty Council. They will be looking at all students who first meet the required 3.0 or better GPA (grade point average). Then letters of interest are sent to those students who qualify in their GPA. The students are asked to identify their school activities and community involvement. Once this information is received by the Faculty Council, a final decision will be made on each student's entry qualifications. If a student qualifies under these two conditions, they are formally invited into the organization and join at a special induction ceremony to take place in early spring. Incentives for members include a lapel pin, a special recognition on their diplomas, and wearing honor cords at graduation. They are able to shop at the National Honor Society Store.

The biggest advantage of membership in the NHS and NJHS is that it gives a student an advantage on college and scholarship applications. The NHS requirements of GPA and school/community involvement are some of the first questions asked on these applications. It also shows future schools and employers that they are highly motivated individuals who go above and beyond. And, above all, it puts our students on an equal footing with the top students all over the nation.

Look for the list of our first inductees which will be announced as soon as the selection process has been completed.

This is indeed an exciting and important event for the students at Telesis!

NICK AND WILLY'S PIZZA CARD FUNDRAISER

The Telesis Green Team, the environmental club, is selling Nick and Willy's Pizza Cards. The cost is $10.00. What do you get? You get 10 free pizzas. When you order, you can get a free one-topping pizza of the same size as your order. Tell them you have the card when ordering. If you order multiple pizzas, you can get multiple free ones. Great for parties or large group gatherings.

The funds raised will help us plant a special tree for Arbor Day on our campus in April. See Mr. Dornton in Room 29 to purchase one of the cards. It is important that we support the efforts of our students.

Drop Off and Pick-Up Procedures

7:30 – 2:30

Junior Academy and Academy Students (Traditional grades 7-12) will be dropped off in the same area as last school year. Pull into Starlite lane and immediately turn right into the lower parking lot. Pull as far forward as possible. Students will enter/exit vehicles at this location and then proceed to the campus for classes.

Students who drive must provide a copy of driver’s license and insurance card to the main office. Student parking will be facing the field in the lower parking lot.

7:45 – 2:45
Intermediate (Traditional grades 5-6) will be dropped off in the same area as last school year. Pull into Starlite lane and immediately turn right into the lower parking lot. Pull as far forward as possible. Students will enter/exit vehicles at this location and then proceed to the new building at the bottom of the campus (Building G) for classes.

7:45 – 2:45
Elementary Students (Traditional grades 3-4) Elementary students may enter the cul-de-sac for drop off. Pull car as far forward as possible. Students will enter/exit vehicles at this location and then proceed through the gates to the campus for classes.

8:00 – 3:00
Early Elementary Students (Traditional grades 1-2) will be dropped off in the same area as last school year. Pull into Starlite lane and immediately turn right into the lower parking lot. Pull as far forward as possible. Students will enter/exit vehicles at this location and then proceed to the campus for classes.

8:00 – 3:00
Kindergarten students may enter the cul-de-sac for drop off. Pull car as far forward as possible. Students will enter/exit vehicles at this location and then proceed through the gates to the campus for classes

Please remember to drive slowly and to follow any directives given by our Safety Officer!

Take note of the fencing around the entrance of the school. This is designed to help keep children safe. Be sure to use caution when backing up in the cul-de-sac so that you do not back into the fence. When visiting the campus, please use guest parking and do not park or stop in the cul-de-sac.

Also, a reminder that ANY AND ALL visitors to the campus must register with the main office before being allowed to enter any area of the campus. We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to provide a safe environment for your precious cargo!!!

PARENTS WHO PICK UP STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT START/END TIMES:

PLEASE HAVE THE STUDENT WHO IS RELEASED EARLIEST WAIT IN THE LOWER LEVEL SHADED AREA. AS SOON AS THE STUDENT WHO IS RELEASED LAST IS AVAILABLE, HAVE THE FIRST STUDENT JOIN THE LAST STUDENT AND PROCEED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IF YOU WILL WAIT TO PICK-UP YOUR CHILDREN UNTIL THE LATEST RELEASE TIME, YOU WILL AVOID CONTRIBUTING TO THE TRAFFIC PROBLEM BY SITTING IDLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.