NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WEEK

National Environmental Education Week is April 12 - 18th.

To learn more about the environment and what is being done around the nation and the world , please visit http://www.eeweeek.org/ .

Also check out www.classroomearth.org

" We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle

GREEN TEAM NEWS

The Telesis Green Team is proud to announce that they have now recycled twenty of the 55 gallon capacity bags containing plastic bottles. Recently, we also began to recycle discarded paper and newspapers used in the classrooms. We have filled a normal commercial dumpster with our efforts that began after Winter Break. We have also done fairly well with the recycling of aluminum cans.

We would like to thank the students and staff at Telesis for their support in the club's recycling effort. We encourage all to recycle what they are able to. Thanks as well for keeping our campus cleaner.

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Chief Seattle

SPRING ART, MUSIC, AND BOOK FAIR: APRIL 23RD

SPRING ART, MUSIC, TALENT SHOW, AND SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The Spring Arts Festival & Book Fair 2009 is coming up April 23rd. You won't want to miss this event! Students of all ages will participate in a talent show and art exhibit. A panel of judges will judge both. The Telesis band members will perform and the Telesis senior class will prepare wonderful food concession items that will be for sale. The theme will be Lights! Camera! Action! and participants are encouraged to come dressed as a movie star or cartoon character which will also be judged by the judging panel. The festival will be held in conjunction with a Scholastic Book Fair making it possible to purchase books for all ages that night to be taken home after the event. The traditional “Read with the Principal” booth will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 for younger students to show off their reading skills. Tickets will be pre-sold and available at the event. Come one; come all to Telesis -- the fun starts at 5:00, but you are welcome to join us anytime between 5:00 and 8:00.

SENIOR COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY

Any Senior planning to attend college in the Fall of 2009 should consider attending College Goal Sunday. This event will be held at the Lake Havasu High School Cafeteria on Sunday, February 8th between 2 - 4 pm.

• Free help to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to get $$$ for college.
• Complete your FAFSA online at most locations.
• Chance to win scholarships and laptops.
• Bring 2008 tax returns, if available, or W-2"s , Social Security numbers and other tax information.
• Bring your parents and have them bring their tax information.

Check out http://www.collegegoalsunday.com/ for further information prior to attending.

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!