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Census Forms Arriving Mid-March – Be Counted!
The U.S. Census Bureau is mailing census forms to all residents in mid-March. Residents will have until Mid-April to complete and return the form. Completing the form is easy, safe and important!Easy - The 2010 Census has only 10 Questions. Information about everyone who lives at a residence should be included on the completed Census form.
Safe - Per Title 13 of the United States Code, the U.S. Census Bureau is not allowed to share an individual's response with anyone, including other federal agencies or law enforcement entities.
Important - Census data determines boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts. Also, Census data determines how $400 billion in federal funding (for schools, roads, senior centers and libraries - to name a few examples) is allocated to communities. Every person is worth an average of $1000 to their community in federal funding if they are counted in the Census.
Sharing Healthy Experience (s.h.e.) Forum

SUSD and Scottsdale Prevention Institute will host the Sharing Healthy Experiences (s.h.e.) Forum on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Ingleside Middle School.
Hundreds of girls, parents and educators will rock out to live music, enjoy a delicious lunch and participate in interactive experiences all relating to the teen and “tween” girl years. The event is open to all girls in grades 5-8, with or without a parent in attendance.
Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 19, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.
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Mohave Middle School Announcements

Congratulations 8th Grade Student Nicolo Bourzari!
Nicolo Bouzari has qualified to represent Mohave and participate at the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The state Bee will be held on Friday, April 9 at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Street, Tucson. Great job Nicolo and good luck!
8th Grade End of the Year Activities
As we quickly approach the conclusion of the 2009-10 school year, we are focusing on the end of the year activities for our 8th Grade Students including: the 8th Grade Dance; 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony and 8th Grade Field Trip to Wet n Wild Park. Please read the attached letter and be sure and complete and return the permission slip by Thursday, April 15.
Spring Break is March 8 through March 12!
March 8 through March 12 is Spring Break for the Scottsdale Unified School District. All schools and district offices will be closed during this time. Classes and operations will resume on Monday, March 15. Enjoy the break!
Honors Testing Schedule for Saguaro
Please click here for the Saguaro Honors Testing Schedule for incoming Freshmen for the 2010-11 school year. There are dates for English, Math and Science testing.
Mighty MO Reading Competition
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n an effort to support the School Improvement Goal of reading at Mohave Middle School , beginning January 25th, a reading competition, Mighty MO Reading, will be held for the remainder of the year. Students will be asked to read a minimum of 15 minutes, five times a week. Any print medium will be acceptable reading material, and parents will have to sign for their student’s time in a reading journal. Of course, in the spirit of classroom competition, students can read for more then the required minimum minutes. The reading goal for the entire campus is 446,000 minutes. The principal and the assistant principal will tabulate the weekly results per classroom. A visual display of campus reading minutes achieved will be displayed in the office with a thermometer designed by the art class. Individual winners will be picked randomly by drawing on a regular basis. First, second, and third place classroom winners will be rewarded with a pizza, ice cream, or donut party, respectively, at the end of each quarter.

Community Schools Offers Enrichment Afterschool Programs for All Grade Levels
Are you looking for an afterschool program that will be interesting to or challenge your child? Scottsdale Unified School District’s Community Schools department offers an array of enrichment programs which will meet your child’s needs - from elementary school to middle school - to high school. For more information, please click here to view the Community School's Enrichment Web page.
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Community Connections

Click here to view all of the Community Connection e-newsletters. This parent/community e-newsletter is published and distributed weekly by the Communications & Marketing department. Community Connection e-newsletter features District, student and school news.
Procedure for Signing a Student Out of School Early
Parents, please click here for important information regarding the process for signing your student out of school early.
Mohave Bus Route Information
Please click the following link for maps and descriptions of Mohave bus routes:
www.susd.org/district/Transportation/Mohave.cfm
www.susd.org/district/Transportation/Mohave.cfm
2009-10 Dress Code Letter

