Florence Unified
01
Mar
2013
by
Dr Bob Pappalardo -
As Florence USD continues its evolution to excellence, we find ourselves in a year of great change; a new superintendent, new Board officers, and several changes in school leadership positions. What has not changed is our focus on KIDS FIRST. Every decision we make is grounded in student safety, achievement…
27
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
Students at Poston Butte High School have once again proven their mastery of the written word by earning ten awards or honorable mentions in the annual Grand Canyon State Games Essay Contest. The contest, which is open to all ages, from kindergarten to adult in all 50 states, attracted 4,264…
15
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
4th grade students in Ms. Darcera's class at Florence K-8 and Ms. Dunning-Farmer's class at Circle Cross Ranch joined online for an interactive videoconference event entitled, "Native Americans," presented by Atlanta, Georgia's award-winning Center for Puppetry Arts. During the lesson, the teacher in Atlanta, GA could see and hear students…
15
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
The Golden Gophers were aptly named as the team took first place in Florence Unified School District’s annual districtwide Battle of the Books, held at Anthem K-8, Tuesday 2/12. Runners up, team Gopher Spirit, weren’t far behind, as the two teams were tied for first place at the end…
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15
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
On Saturday, February 2, 2013, six middle school students (grades 6-8) from Anthem K-8 in the Florence Unified School District competed in the Pinal County Science Competition at Central Arizona College, bringing home one first place and three second place medals. Max Mielke and Carlos Garcia earned top honors in…
06
Feb
2013
by
Gary Nine -
I’m Gary Nine, Superintendent of Florence Unified School District. You may be aware that one of our students was suspended on Friday, February 1, 2013, because he had a photo of an AK-47 assault rifle as wallpaper on his netbook computer, which is issued and owned by the school district.…
06
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
On Saturday, February 2, Florence FFA attended the South Central District Meats Evaluation Competition held at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Tyler Carpenter and Gabriel Lantz represented Florence FFA in this event against other high schools in the South Central District. Junior, Tyler Carpenter placed first High Individual in…
04
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
The Florence Unified School District January Governing Board Meeting was held at the FUSD District Office auditorium on Wednesday, 1/9/13. Florence K-8 hosted the meeting, providing curriculum and student leader reports. The Students of the Month for January 2013 are:
03
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
Dr. Ginni Shuss, Director of Exceptional Student Services, informed the Board that she has scheduled one of the nation's best trainers to come to the district for two days of Threat Assessment Training. Diana Browning Wright will train teams from each school on "legally sound, effective response to student threats…
03
Feb
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
Ana Zelenka, took home the Classified Employee of the Month award. "Ana is our jack-of-all-trades," said principal Bellemare.
31
Jan
2013
by
Dana Hawman -
Ruben Gutierrez was honored as the Certified (Teacher) Employee of the Month for January. "Ruben is one of our newer teachers as far as time in the teaching profession," said principal Bellemare, "but he has been involved in many things: Student Council advisor, TIPS mentor, ALEKS coordinator, volleyball coach and…
