Maricopa Wells bringing guest speaker to next week’s Parent Night
On Monday September 29th, Maricopa Wells Middle School will be hosting a Parent Night from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The evening’s guest speaker will be T.J. Mears.
Mr. Mears is a noted speaker and authority in the area of the adolescent brain research. This practical
presentation will help parents to understand “why your teenager acts the way they do and to provide some strategies for parents on how to work with today’s teens”.
The presentation will be hosted in the school’s Multi-Purpose Room and a Spanish translator will be available that evening. Child activities will be provided and parents are encouraged to contact the school prior to that night to indicate the age and number of children needing care.
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Maricopa High School benefits from Target education program
As part of its September Take Charge of Education donation, Target Corporation awarded Maricopa High School with a check for $165.09. This payout is a direct result of the parents, teachers and school supporters who participate in the program.
Take Charge of Education allows Target customers to register a school of their choice through the Target website. Target will then donate up to 1% of every purchase they make with their Target Check, Target Credit, and Target Visa Credit Cards to their selected school. The schools may use that money for whatever they need.
To date, Maricopa High School has earned $1056.65 from Take Charge of Education. Over $246 million has been raised for schools nationwide since Target started the program back in 1997. Payouts are made twice a year, in March and September.
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Opinion: School Board should show consistency
When the Maricopa Unified School Board voted to not build a Middle School at the Lakes at Rancho El Dorado, I was disappointed but understood the reasoning, even if I disagreed. The safety of our children was a paramount concern and that concern should outweigh all others.
Here we are, not much more than a year later and on Wednesday, September 24th, MUSD will take action on using the same location as a transportation facility. This location is directly in the middle of a residential area, when finished and combined with neighboring communities will exceed 5000 homes, many of which occupied by families with small children. If the school board is to follow the precedent they have already set by placing the safety of our children above all else, there is no alternative but to vote no on placing an industrial transportation facility at the Lakes.
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Vasquez re-election endorsed by Arizona law enforcement group
Chris Vasquez has picked up another endorsement in his bid for re-election as Pinal County Sheriff.
The Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS) has put its support behind Vasquez. AZCOPS’ members come from law enforcement associations all over the State of Arizona, including the ADOT Peace Officers Association, the City of Maricopa Police Officers Association, and the Pinal County Deputies Association.
“AZCOPS is proud to announce our endorsement for your candidacy for Sheriff of Pinal County.”, stated Larry A. Lopez, AZCOPS President, in his endorsement letter to Vasquez. “Your unwavering support for public safety issues and employees is deeply appreciated by our more than 8500 members across Arizona.”
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Maricopa Police Department graduates three from Motorcycle Academy
This past Friday, three members of the Maricopa Police Department graduated from the Phoenix Police Department’s Police Motorcycle Academy.
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Maricopa children can go out and experience Worldwide Day of Play
This Saturday, the Nickelodeon cable networks will turn off programming and go dark for three hours to encourage kids and their parents to turn off the TV and go out and play.
Local families can go to the Maricopa Elementary School playground, from Noon to 3:00 pm, for a free afternoon of games and activities in honor of the Worldwide Day of Play. All elementary school age children in the city of Maricopa are welcome. Healthy snacks and drinks will be available for sale during the event.
Maricopa Elementary Physical Education Instructors Allison Poulos and R.J. Reichhard are coordinating this afternoon of health-focused activities. Joining the MES staff members in promoting the event will be the American Heart Association, Nickelodeon and the Arizona Cardinals.
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Superintendent’s performance, new transportation yard on agenda for School Board
The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will meet Wednesday evening at Pima Butte Elementary School.
On the agenda is discussion and possible approval of District-owned property in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado as the site for a District transportation center, maintenance yard, and District warehouse. This property was originally earmarked as a possible site for a middle school, but this plan was scrapped due to the property’s proximity to major power lines.
The Governing Board may vote to move into executive session to discuss and conduct an interim assessment of Dr John Flores’ performance as District Superintendent. This discussion may also take place in the open session should the superintendent request it.
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Community turns out for local Kids Day celebration
The Maricopa community came out, in great numbers, to mark the fourteenth annual “Kids Day America/International”, a Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness Day.
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Maricopa Business Appreciation Week almost here
October is nearly upon us. Not only does that mean that we will be marking the fifth anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Maricopa, it also marks the third year of business retention interviews as part of the City’s Business Appreciation Week.
While the Edconomic Development Department conducts visits year-round, during this week City of Maricopa representatives, in partnership with Maricopa Chamber of Commerce representatives, will visit a random sample of up to 50 local businesses to gather input and identify various business trends and needs.
If you would like further information about this program or would like to schedule a visit to your business, contact the City of Maricopa Economic Development Department at (520) 316-6812.
Parks and Recreation offering fall break camp
Children ages 5-18 can stay cool while they are out of school this October. This fall camp includes ice skating lessons, arcade tokens, karate, arts and crafts, science projects, movies and games. Lunch is provided,as well as transportation to and from City Hall.
The camp runs from October 6th through 10th, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm daily. The cost is $150.00
For more information, or to register, contact Maria Billingsley, Maricopa Parks and Recreation, at (520) 568-9098.
