Kyrene Aprende
Friday, November 5, 2021
Message from Principal Kory
Aprende Families,
As we are well into 2nd quarter (the year is flying by!), I wanted to reach out and let you know that we are so proud of our students for getting back on track with behavior and academics. While we still have some growth and adjustments that need to be made with a small number of students, our students have stepped up and gotten back into the “groove” of in-person middle school. In addition, we are also very proud to see them excel and find joy/enthusiasm in all of our amazing extra curriculars. We are so happy to see them participating again in sports, performing arts, and clubs. Our Student Council is also busy preparing for an upcoming (and long overdue) winter dance.
Our 8th grade students began the registration process for high school this week. 8th grade parents, please continue to remind your 8th graders to attend to their academics and be the awesome role models and leaders (that we know they are). Their transition to high school will come quickly and the Aprende community wants to send them on prepared and positive about this new rite of passage.
As always, thank you for your support and if you need anything or have questions/concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Respectfully,
Renee Kory, Aprende Principal [email protected]
P.S. Thank you to all the families who have donated to PTSO fundraiser. These funds directly support teachers and students (and student activities).
UPCOMING EVENTS November Events
NOV 9: Governing Board Meeting
NOV 11: Veterans Day Holiday - No School NOV 12: Fall School Picture Make Up Day
NOV 13: Special Saturday Picture Day at School Pics Studio NOV 15: PTSO General Meeting
NOV 16: Eighth Grade Registration for High School NOV 18: Band Fall Concert
NOV 19: PBIS Store During Lunches NOV 23: Governing Board Meeting
NOV 25-26: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Winter Sports
Winter Sports Registration is Extended until Monday 11/8 at noon!
Practice for Boys Basketball, Girls Softball, Girls Soccer & Wrestling starts 11/8!!!
*Please pick up a Coaches Letter to sign & return to Ms. DeFoe in the front office which contains important information for each sport!*
Boys Basketball (cut sport) Girls Softball (cut sport) Girls Soccer (cut sport) Cheer (cut sport)
Wrestling (non-cut sport)
Registration:
Opens: 10/12 All Sports
Closes: 11/8 at 12pm Cut Sports & 11/22 Wrestling
**ATHLETES MUST BE FULLY REGISTERED WITH CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE TO ATTEND TRYOUTS, PRACTICE & CHEER CLINIC**
View Full Calendar
Tryouts:
Begin: 11/8-11/12 (No School 11/11-Veterans Day)
Practices:
Wrestling: 1st Practice 11/8 Cut-Sports: 1st Practice 11/15
Games:
Cut-Sports: 1st Game 11/22 Wrestling: 1st Meet 11/23
Check out our Aprende’s Athletic webpage for registration, practice info, schedules, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director, Carl Nasuta, [email protected] or Athletic Secretary, Alissa DeFoe, [email protected]
Office hours M, Tu, Th, F: 7:45-4:15 p.m. and Wednesdays 7:45-2:15 p.m.
Address: 777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., East #2, Chandler, AZ 85226
Sports Corner
Varsity Girls Volleyball WON against Akimel A-al in 3 sets (25-14, 9-25, 15-5). Congrats to the team on winning a 3rd straight championship for Aprende!
“We Play As One Aprende Family and Win As One!”
JV Lady Jaguars Volleyball lost in the finals to Altadena 2-1 (25-17, 18-25, 14-16).
Great season JV!!
The Aprende Boys Varsity Soccer team had an outstanding 2021 season. Over the past few months, the team remained dedicated and committed to improving at each training session.
There was individual growth in the varied skill sets, but more importantly team camaraderie that grew strong with each week of training. The boys consistently played with focus and inspiration … and quickly realized the importance of the sum being greater than the parts.
Excellent memories and friendships were cultivated because of the Aprende soccer program.
Thank you to Carl Nasuta, Alissa DeFoe, Rachel Polay and the Kyrene Athletics Dept for
providing a fun and exciting experience for the boys. Thank you to all of the parents, families and friends that provided incredible support, enthusiasm and positive energy at every match.
Please be sure to support the Aprende girls soccer teams that will be starting their winter soccer season soon. Semi-finals: Mon 11/1 vs KMS 8-1 WIN! Finals: Wed 11/3 vs ALT 1-1 (4-5 in PK’s) LOSS. Ended the season 2nd place in the District!!
JV Boys Soccer ended the season on a very high note. The boys won their semi-final game against Centennial 8-0! We had Jack and Dom with hat tricks. Brayden came in to save us in the net multiple times! On Wednesday, we lost against KMS 2-0 but we earned 2nd place in the district! Thank you to our JV boys for an incredible season of growth and positive teamwork. What a great way to end the season.
Cross Country: Please RETURN washed uniforms to Ms. DeFoe in the front office ASAP!
*Check Aprende’s Athletic web page for the latest Scores/Results.
Fall Picture Make-Up Day for Absent Students is Friday, November 12!!
School Pics will be hosting a special picture day again on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
We setup our office as a portrait studio from 8am until noon to accommodate staff or students that were newly enrolled since we took pictures, or were not able to take a school portrait on those days. If you have families that could benefit from this special picture day, please have them register and Book their Appointment using the “Schedule Appointment” link on our website: https://www.schoolpicsonline.com
Thanks!
Tim Mejdrich, School Pics 9830 S. 51st Street, Suite A-130 Phoenix, AZ 85044
480-664-1820 Office
Hello Jaguar Families,
We hope you all had a great and safe Halloween!!! And now that Halloween is over, time to start thinking about the winter holidays!!! To do that, we have just the right fundraiser this month… paint projects at AR Workshop! they were so generous to gift a prize for our raffle and they have also opened their workshop to all of us Jaguar Player families!
here is the deal…
• the event is Saturday, November 13th from 10:00-2:30.
• you can either choose:
o a DIY project (ornaments or wood signs, see attached). this you order and then pick up at the Workshop (NW corner of Ray and McClintock). this you can order through Sunday,
November 14th.
o an in-person project… this has a ton of options (including the DIY). it could even be a custom sign… “You Outshine the Morning Sun” perhaps?! for the in-person event, choose a 1½ hour time slot between 10:00 and 2:30. so grab your friends and family and have a fun day of it! think about checking a gift off your list!
• follow this link for more
information: https://www.arworkshop.com/event/?loc=chandler&ev=270573
• proceeds go towards the NYC 2022 fund.
• will you help us get over 100 projects (DIY or in-person) so we can earn 20%!?!
• lastly, now that you/your player have caught the theatre bug, let us know if you are interested in learning more about the NYC 2022 trip. we can always talk to World Strides about adding travelers.
As always, thank you so much for all of your support and we hope to see you there!
Joanne Hertel
nyc 2022 parent contact Jaguar Players Booster Club www.jaguarplayers.org
STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION @ APRENDE was Tuesday, November 2
During Student Orientation at Aprende Middle School, students learned about the courses that are available. Students were given a curriculum booklet, describing these courses to take home. In addition to the information that these meetings will provide, the high school guidance counselors discussed with students the complete curriculum and specific requirements regarding high school. Students were provided information about the registration and class selection process for high school, and they were given high school registration paperwork, the high school counselors will return to pre-register students for classes on November 16.
Parents, please carefully review the information your child receives from the high school counselors to ensure that your child have everything he/she needs to register. As you review the registration materials, please note that there are several forms which will require your signature.
TUHSD French Promotional Video TUHSD Fine Arts Promotional Video
HIGH SCHOOL PRE-REGISTRATION @ APRENDE will be Tuesday, November 16
Corona del Sol High School counselors and registrars will meet with the students at our middle school campus to finalize registration. Make sure all forms turned back in have signatures and all documentation required for high school registration.
We've got a lot of great things in the works for our amazing students and staff! Come find out what the Aprende PTSO is all about!
Check out the new Aprende Spirit Wear with lots of winter options, just in time for our cooler weather!
AVID is college and career readiness program targeted to students who are mostly in the middle.
AVID teaches:
• academic and social skills not targeted in other classes.
• provides intensive support with in-class tutors and a strong student/teacher relationship.
• creates a positive peer group for students.
• develops a sense of hope and personal achievement gained through hard work and determination.
If you and your student are interested in AVID, contact Jackie Williams at [email protected] to find our more about what AVID can do for you!
Follow us on Instagram at ams_avid_rocks and Facebook at Kyrene Aprende AVID.
Jackie Williams, M.Ed.
AVID Elective Teacher / AVID Coordinator
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE Email your student's
test results to
[email protected] prior to them returning to school.
Anita Weidner, Health Asst.
Kyrene Aprende Middle School 777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. E. #2 Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 541.6220 Fax: (480) 541.6210
Do you want to support your community? Are you a stay at home mom/dad? Are you looking to work 1 or 2 days a week? Flexible hours for your kiddos school schedule? Apply to be a substitute teacher for the Kyrene School District! You can substitute for Kyrene a couple days a month, or a couple times a week. With flexible schedules, you can help the community on your time. Apply today and be key to Kyrene!
Free virtual tutoring available to Arizona students Through the AmeriCorps STEMM program, skilled tutor mentors provide free online math tutoring and support to K-12 students. Use this link to view the schedule of tutoring sessions and please share with your families.
Purposity, a Tool for Giving
Are you looking for a simple way to support families in our community? Whether it is an outfit for a child who has outgrown her clothes, or household items for a family that lost everything in a fire, lending a helping hand to Kyrene families has never been easier. Kyrene School District partners with Purposity, an online application that allows us to share specific student needs with a community of donors. All donations and contributions go directly to the student or family. Thanks to our
community’s incredible generosity, Kyrene has helped hundreds of families, including students from every single Kyrene school. To sign up, download the app from Apple or Google Play and enter your zip code. You will receive a weekly alert that a student needs a pair of shoes or a warm coat, and within seconds, you can make a difference in that student’s life.
Quicklinks - School Website
- Breakfast/Lunch Menu - Calendar of Events
- ParentVue and StudentVue - PTSO Information
Contact Us
Kyrene Aprende Middle School 777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. E. #2 Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 480-541-6200 Fax: 480-541-6210
24 HR Attendance: 480-541-6201
School Hours M, T, Th, F: 8:15 am - 3:05 pm Wednesday Early Release: 8:15 am - 1:05 pm
Office Hours M, T, Th, F: 7:45 am - 4:15 pm Wednesday Early Release: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm A+ School of ExcellenceTM
