http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda 1369346560 http://www.mpsaz.org/Views/_feeds/mps150.gif 75 75 Logo Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! The school board and superintendent issued a proclamation that pays tribute to our teachers. The document invites everyone, everywhere to acknowledge their lasting impact on our lives, our community and our country. http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29412/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29412/?ref=rss 2013-05-06 11:08:18 Most years of serviceIrayda Castle, 38Cecilia Woody, 37Nancy Young, 36Debra Wiskirchen, 36Jonathan Fincher, 36Marcia Whisler, 36Loretta Scott, 35Donna Blackmer, 35 Congratulations to our MPS retirees! List of 2012-13 retirees* Almost 250 employees are retiring this year, after devoting more than 4,700 years to student achievement and support services... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29363/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29363/?ref=rss 2013-05-03 11:49:19 Deb PangraziElementary PE specialist The First Tee honors Deb Pangrazi Chosen from 250 nominees nationwide, Deb Pangrazi, the district's elementary physical education specialist, is among four winners of the 2013 Outstanding Student Impact Award fromThe First Tee National School Program. The program impacts the lives of young people by providing educational... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29080/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/29080/?ref=rss 2013-04-24 14:25:14 Zaharis first-graders made Jeff Bridges an honorary Soaring Eagle for life! Zaharis welcomes Jeff Bridges The Academy Award winner, author and musician visited Zaharis Elementary to commemorate the first-grade Lemonade Club's $414 contribution to No Kid Hungry. By selling lemonade at special school events and on Fridays after school, students have raised $1,100 for the Phoenix Zoo,... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/28240/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/28240/?ref=rss 2013-03-29 12:16:27 Melanie Openshaw Arizona Music Teachers of the Year Colleagues in the Arizona Music Educators Association chose four Mesa teachers for top awards this year. Walt Temme, Dorene Pool, Kelly Higgins and Melanie Openshaw were honored for their outstanding careers and contributions: Arizona Careers In Music Award Winner of the YearKelly Higgins, general music and band... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/28152/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/28152/?ref=rss 2013-03-27 10:49:30 Red Mountain High School teamRegion 4Academic Decathlonchampions Red Mountain team winsRegion 4 Academic Decathlon After two days of hard-fought academic battles on the intellectual playing field, Red Mountain High took first place at theRegion 4 Academic Decathlon. With an impressive 46,735 points,Red Mountain also holds the envious position of... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/27354/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/27354/?ref=rss 2013-02-27 09:39:46 David Luna, Mesa Man of the Year Luna named Mesa Man of the Year "I am honored to be recognized as Mesa Man of the Year. Service and giving back to my community was taught to me as a child. My hope is that I inspire others to follow suit." — David Luna David Luna, award-winning producer and director of the MPS Educational Television Department, is Mesa Man of the Year. He... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/26808/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/26808/?ref=rss 2013-02-12 16:58:42 Von Burg is Science Teacher of the Year As a First LEGO League coach, Erik Von Burg helps students discover the fun of solving real-world science problems via robots, research projects and teamwork. The Arizona Science Teachers Association selected Erik Von Burg of MacArthur as the Elementary Science Teacher of the Year. "As a teacher, I must prepare my students for the world they will... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/26158/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/26158/?ref=rss 2013-01-27 12:35:33 Liz MullaveyRodel Exemplary Principal Mullavey named Rodel Exemplary Principal Liz Mullavey of Sousa Elementary is among Arizona's seven Rodel Exemplary Principals. They were selected for their ability to inspire their staff members to contribute to outstanding student achievement in a safe, orderly and welcoming environment. "It is an honor and a privilege to be... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/25642/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/25642/?ref=rss 2013-01-10 12:53:21 We are shocked and saddened by the senseless shooting and loss of life that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/25173/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/25173/?ref=rss 2012-12-14 16:56:33 Leslie Hernandez Rodel Foundation honors Leslie Hernandez Leslie Hernandez, Holmes Elementary fourth-grade teacher, is among Arizona's 12 Rodel Exemplary Teachers for 2013! The foundation honors extraordinary educators and asks them to mentor six high-potential student teachers. Read about Hernandez and her thoughts on school pride, a tip for new teachers, collaborating for student... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/24900/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/24900/?ref=rss 2012-12-06 13:30:17 Lindblom is Arizona's top teacher Superintendent Mike Cowan congratulates Nancie Lindblom at the awards ceremony. Skyline High'sNancie Lindblom earned the coveted title of 2013 Arizona Teacher of the Year.She will represent Arizona in competition for the national title. "I'm honored to represent the many amazing Arizona teachers who work hard every day to help students... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23915/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23915/?ref=rss 2012-11-05 09:42:53 Boeingfunds Engineering is Elementary program Mary Baldwin, Boeing's community investor for global corporate citizenship, presents a$115,000check to Sean Enright, curriculum director, and Suzie DePrez, assistant superintendent. Boeing awarded MPS a $115,000 grant to fund Engineering is Elementary for elementary and junior high students. “The program will help us to... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23212/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23212/?ref=rss 2012-10-17 11:52:58 Ron Latko, directorTransportation Department Transportation wins All-Star Award Ron Latko, MPS director of transportation and fleet management, won a National Sustainability All-Star Award from Green Fleet magazine for significant achievement and innovation. He was honored this month at the Green Fleet Conference, based on professional longevity, overall industry involvement,... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23052/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/23052/?ref=rss 2012-10-12 16:18:15 Voters in MPS will elect three Governing Board members in the Nov. 6 general election. The field comprises newcomer Jerry D. Walker, and incumbents Michael Nichols, Steven Peterson and Dr. Ben Whiting.Read their candidate surveys. http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/21989/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/21989/?ref=rss 2012-09-10 16:45:02 MPS receives $50,000 library grant from Target The grant, titled 21st Century Libraries for 21st Century Students, is funding ebooks to boost English language arts skills districtwide. "With reduced library budgets, we can't support curriculum needs as much as we'd like to," said Lisa Bowen, library services specialist. "Our new Common Core State Standards in English language arts... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/21236/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/21236/?ref=rss 2012-08-24 10:03:38 In this issue:National Outstanding School Nurse Award, political activities, Target gift cards, coaching jobs, interpreter openings, Mesa Arts Center Preview Night, school board meeting, Trip Reduction Program, Communications and Marketing Department location, employee discounts http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/20522/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/20522/?ref=rss 2012-08-06 11:08:59 We appreciate our 2011-12 MPS retirees The value of life is best measured by the moments spent giving of yourself — sharing wisdom, inspiring hope and touching hearts. There is pleasure in the power of lifting others up. Every such act becomes a blessing for all who know you and a worthy model for all the world. — Based on “When Children Learn,” by David... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/19316/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/19316/?ref=rss 2012-05-10 10:39:06 Arizona Dance Educator of the Year, A+ Awards, Voices anthology, new school year calendars, Employees of the Month, Career Ladder committee openings, Exceptional Student Services Awards, Volunteers of the Month, balance-of-contract paychecks, student and staff achievements, invitations, school highlights http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/19120/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/19120/?ref=rss 2012-05-02 12:19:55 With apologies to Ray Perkins, Dobson High athletic director — Ray's phone number was incorrect in today's Mesa Agenda. His number is (480) 472-3276. DobsonMustang Cup Sign up soon for the second-annualDobsonHigh School Mustang Cup.Registration for the golf tournament is at 7 a.m., and shotgun four-person play begins at 8 a.m. April 21 at Apache Wells, 5601... http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/18400/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/18400/?ref=rss 2012-04-03 10:13:32 Mesa Junior High's 60th anniversary celebration, your invitation to special events, school and district highlights, public hearings on proposed calendars, summer jobs, Employees of the Month, mobile device app for MPS Portal, Volunteers of the Month http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/18290/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/18290/?ref=rss 2012-03-29 11:30:47 Governing Board and Mesa Education Association teams have begun the Meet and Confer process. Their talks will lead to the development of a 2012-13Working Conditions and Benefits document for certificated employees. http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17950/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17950/?ref=rss 2012-03-19 12:20:27 Instruction support job openings, summer KidzCamp job openings, events, classified classes, awards http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17517/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17517/?ref=rss 2012-02-27 14:26:32 Comment on calendar options for 2013-14 and 2014-15Administrative Services Center closes at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22Student Services Award nominations due by March 2Apply for office and security jobs at senior high summer school by March 9 http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17134/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/17134/?ref=rss 2012-02-13 12:36:17 Award-winning principal, summer teaching application, SMART Board overview, centennial media request, self-defense class, Employees of the Month, child abuse prevention, Academic Decathlon, Volunteer of the Month, special events http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/16640/?ref=rss http://www.mpsaz.org/agenda/articles/16640/?ref=rss 2012-01-27 13:54:48