Upcoming Events
Today
- Staff Meeting in Media Center
- Executive PTO Board MeetingTomorrow
- Early Release – All Levels – Teachers’ InserviceDistrict Announcements
Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, 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
3rd Quarter Progress Reports
The 3rd Quarter Progress Reports went home with all students on Friday, February 5. Any student with an "F" on their report must return a signed copy to their 2nd Period teacher no later than Tuesday, February 16 or a detention may be assigned. Be sure and check those backpacks for this important grade information.
Executive PTO Board Meeting
On Tuesday, February 9 the Executive PTO Board members will meet at Mohave in the Conference Room.
Early Release - Wednesday, February 10
Mohave will dismiss students at 1:30PM for a district all-level Early Release on Wednesday, February 10.
Congratulations 7th Grade Student Kalli Hopkins!
Twenty-eight
elementary and middle school students from across the District competed for the title of District Champion in the Annual SUSD Spelling Bee. Family members gathered at Arcadia High School to cheer on the students.
elementary and middle school students from across the District competed for the title of District Champion in the Annual SUSD Spelling Bee. Family members gathered at Arcadia High School to cheer on the students.Justin Wang, an eighth grader at Cocopah Middle School, and Kalli Hopkins, a 7th grader at Mohave Middle School, were the final two spellers! Wang was declared the winner after spelling the word protocol.
The top seven competitors from the Bee move on to the Regional II Spelling Bee next month. Congratualtions and good luck to Kalli and the other six competitors!
New Policy Regarding Electronic Devices
Effective immediately for the Mohave campus, students are prohibited from using any electronic device (cell phones, I-Pods, game consoles, etc.) on our campus during the school day, including lunch and recess. If a student is discovered using any such device, the item will be confiscated and a parent pick up will be required. Mohave is not responsible for any items lost or stolen.
Battle of the Bands Competition
ATTENTION ALL ROCK BAND MUSICIANS! SAGUARO IS SPONSORING A “BATTLE OF THE BANDS” COMPETITION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5 AT 7:30 PM. GROUPS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING ARE DIRECTED TO E-MAIL MRS. GAYLIN TUTNICK, CHOIR DIRECTOR AT SAGUARO TO OBTAIN AN AUDITION SLOT AT gtutnick@susd.org. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AFTER SCHOOL IN THE SAGUARO CHOIR ROOM, WHICH IS ROOM NUMBER 730. THE COMPETITION WILL OFFER PRIZES FOR THE FIRST THREE PLACING BANDS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD BY CELEBRITY JUDGES, INCLUDING MR. DANNY ZELISKO, CONCERT PROMOTER FOR LIVE NATION, AND MIKE CHAPMAN AND JOHN HAYDEN FROM THE BAND DIRTY LINGO. BANDS CAN PERFORM TWO ORIGINAL SONGS, OR ONE ORIGINAL AND A COVER SONG. THIS COULD BE YOUR CHANCE TO BE DISCOVERED! DON’T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Mohave Band Concert at Saguaro
This event originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 has been POSTPONED until further notice. The calendar and website will be updated as soon as an alternate date has been identified.
Mohave Honor Band Performance at Saguaro
On Thursday, February 11, the Mohave Honor Band will perform in conjunction with other district elementary and middle school bands at 7:00pm in the Saguaro Auditorium. Please come out and support these groups!
Mighty MO Reading Competition
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n an effort to support the School Improvement Goal of reading at Mohave Middle School
n an effort to support the School Improvement Goal of reading at Math Honors Placement Testing for Saguaro
On Thursday, February 18 the Math Honors Placement test will be administered to all current Mohave Algebra students. The test will take place in the Cafeteria from 2:15-3:30pm.
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.
Scottsdale Prevention Institute Chemical Awareness Program
The Scottsdale Prevention Institute is conducting a free Chemical Awareness Program (CAP) for middle school students and their families. Classes are held on Thrusdays from 6:00-9:00pm at Ingleside Middle School, 5402 E Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ. Please click here for a flyer with detailed information regarding dates and registration. At this time the January 7 and 14 sessions are closed.
Home of the Wildcats!
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
Mohave 2009-10 Yearbook Order Form
Order your full color Mohave Yearbook now for $32 and beat the price increase ($35 after December 31). Click here for order form.
2009-10 Dress Code Letter
