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T E M P E U N I O N H I G H S C H O O L D I S T R I C TM A R C O S D E N I Z A H I G H S C H O O LPadre PrideMARCOS DE NIZA PADRE FOOTBALLTHE PADRE FOUNDATION—TRADITION TRADITION STRONG!2013 The foundation has been set—the best is yet to come!2012 Arizona State Semi-Finals ~ Section 2 Champions (11-2)2011 Arizona State Quarter Finals (9-3)2010 Arizona State Quarter Finals (9-3)2009 Arizona State Finalist ~ Central Region Champions (12-2)2008 Arizona State Semi-Finalst ~ 5A Pima Region Champions (11-2)SPRING 20132007 Region Champions ~ 5-A Pima Region Champions (10-2006 Arizona State Quarter Finals (6-7)Padre Pride!MdN...fab five sign football scholarshipsPriest WillisMDN ATHLETES DO WELLFive of our fabulous football playerssigned with Arizona and PAC 12colleges. #1 recruit in the state,ranked 4th in the nation, PriestWillis was recruited and signedBy the University of California LosAngeles. Willis had 55 tackles andtwo interceptions in 2012. Willishad dozens of scholarship offers, in-cludeing Florida State, Nebraska, USC, Oklahoma,Florida, Oregon and several other high-profile programs in addition to his finalists. However, “UCLA gotthat last bite,” Marcos de Niza coach Roy Lopezstated.Our All-State linebacker DerekCraig was recruited and signed byNorthern Arizona University. Derekis also the State Champion in wrestling at the 225 lb weight class, living in MdN history as his picturehangs on our “wall of fame.” DerekDerek Craig reports that attending NAU mean somuch to him and his family whoknew how hard he worked to achieve this goal. Hestates, “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without myparents for whom I am very grateful!”Our Golden Helmet Award winnerwith a GPA of 4.57 and 1st TeamAll-State offensive line RichieBecerra was recruited and willplay at Arizona State University.Richie will major in physical therapyand reports that he is veryexcited to play collegiate football.Richie BecerraInside this issue:Mr. Mirizio’s Message 2From the Registrar 3-5Activities Office 6-7Bookstore 7-8Counselors’ Corner 9-11Parent Page 12-13Student News & Events 14-16MdN Athletics 16-17Calendars 19-20PHOTO BY: David Wallace/azcentral sportsPaul ElviraMauriece LeeAll-State wide receiver Paul Elvira and All-Staterunning bac Mauriece Lee were recruited and signedby The University of Arizona. Both young men arevery excited to play for U of A and begin the nextchapter in life. Paul plans on majoring in sports medicine,kinesiology. Mauriece will be majoring in businesscommunications, but his biggest dream is tomake it to the NFL.In fact, all of the boys were excited to meet each otheron the field as friends and as rivals. Their high schoolexperiences have prepared them for this next rite ofpassage—attending college and playing football. Wewill all be watching ESPN and reading in the sportspages about the progress of these fab five. Congratulationsto all of our athletes! Your hard work has paid off.Just remember, once a Padre, always a Padre!

Dear Parents,Padre Principal...a Message from Mr. Mirizio“EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING”It is hard to believe that it already SPRING BREAK…wow! So much has been happening that I would like to bring to your attention. Our studentsregistered in January for the 2013-2014 school year and will go through the first round of their AIMS testing in February. If your student has not yetregistered, please encourage them to do so. If your student has not taken their AIMS or have not met the AIMs, please call us immediately.I also want to take a moment to apologize for the technical issues that occurred concerning our district’s inability to email parents during an emergencysituation, like a “lock-down”. We believe we have addressed the issues and are ready to move forward. Please do not be surprised if in a fewweek when you receive an email testing this system. This email may accompany a “mock lock-down.” I want to reiterate that the safety of our studentsand staff will always be the number priority in our district.Congratulations are in order to DEREK CRAIG! Derek is the State Champion in wrestling at the 225 lb weight class. His picture will go onto the“wall of fame” and live in MDN history.We also would like to congratulate this year’s Tempe Top 10 Teens, presented by the Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell. They are Richard Beccerra,Holly Berns, Jessica Bass, Jessica Wochner, Elena Quihuis, Jessica Dim, Chandler Corely-Essex, Andrew Molina, Derek Craig and DinaDeleon. These students are exceptional young people who are dedicated as students and citizens. They participate in many activities at MdN. Weare very proud of the young leaders they have become.We are quickly approaching our Spring Musical in which our choir, band, orchestra and drama students collaborate to put on an extraordinaryshow. You will be sorry if you miss this showing of 42 ND Street on March 6 th -9 th . You don’t want to miss this unforgettable tap-dancing musical.When we return from Spring Break, we will need your assistance in keeping our students dressed appropriately and within our dress code. As youknow after Spring Break is when the weather gets a little nicer and the students purchase new summer clothes that is sometimes outside the MdNdress code. Please help us enforce the dress code by checking what your sons/daughters are wearing before they leave the house for school.Thanks so much for your support. Let’s all have a great last nine weeks of school. As always if you need anything from me, please feel free to callme at (480) 838-3200 ext 47651.Sincerely,Frank Mirizio, PrincipalChallenging, Inspiring and Achieving!ATTENTION PARENTSJeffrey B. Rosenthal, Director of Technology Infrastructure &Information Systems has reported a bug with Parent/StudentVue where Semester 1 grades may not be listed in astudent’s grade book. Although they have stated that thisproblem will be fixed in a future update, he wanted to let youknow of this problem and assure you that grades are safelyin the system. As a work-around, you can find Semester 1grades in the Report Card section for each student that youare viewing. You also should have all received a paper copyof the Semester 1 report card that was mailed out at the endof the year.Page 2Time:2012—2013SITE COUNCILMEETING DATES4:30 P.M.Location: Room 255Dates: March 6April 3May 1Parents and communitymembers are welcome toattend our monthly meetings.¿Sabe usted que nuestro website está disponibleahora en español? Visítelo regularmentepara las noticias e información.http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/Marcos_de_Niza_HS/Index.htmWHAT’S NEW?Do you have something we should know about?Do you want to submit information for the nextedition of the Padre Newsletter? We welcomeyour input and additions to this valuable publication.You may submit feedback in writing toGloria Laguna at glaguna@tempeunion.orgor contact any administrator at (480) 838-3200.PADRE PRIDE

From the Registrar’s office...Ms. White-NielsenSENIOR CLASS INFORMATION♦ A senior meeting is also scheduled on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, please make sure to attend.♦ Cap and Gown distribution will take place in the gym lobby 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday,March 20, 2013.♦ Senior Panoramic Picture is on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Meet at 7:00 a.m. on the football field.♦ Cap and Gown Photos will be taken in the auditorium lobby from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.on Thursday, March 28, 2013.♦ Senior Final Exams will be Friday, May 17 and Monday, May 20, 2013.♦ Last day of school for seniors is Monday, May 20, 2013.♦Mandatory senior meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Meet in the main gym.♦ All Seniors will need to check with the bookstore, library, and athletics office to clear all debts toMarcos de Niza before they will be allowed to take part in the graduation ceremony.♦ MANDATORY: Graduation Practice is Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.All graduating seniors will meet in the main gymnasium.♦ Graduation is Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Seniors will need to report to the maingymnasium by 6:00 p.m.♦ If you DO NOT plan to walk, notify Ms. White-Nielsen’s office immediately.♦ Contact Jostens if you have not ordered your cap and gown at (480) 756-0555.ON THE DAY OF GRADUATION:Graduation is a ceremony, not a celebration: Please treat the ceremony with the dignity it deserves.Please arrive promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, in the Gymnasium.► Gentlemen must wear a shirt, tie, and dress slacks — NO jeans will be permitted.► Ladies must wear a dress, or skirt and blouse, or business suit.► Appropriate dress shoes must be worn — NO tennis shoes, flip-flops, or Birkenstocks.► Seniors who are not appropriately dressed will NOT be permitted to march in the ceremony.► Do not bring items that could be disruptive to the ceremony.► Unacceptable behavior will result in removal from the ceremony.► Anyone under the influence or in the possession of alcohol or other illegal substanceswill be removed from the ceremony.SENIORS! DON’T PROCRASTINATE!All books must be returned, all fees must be paid, and all debts cleared in the bookstore, in the athleticoffice, and in the library in order to graduate. Remember, you are accountable for all four years at Marcos. Now is the time to check under your beds, in your closets and in the trunk of your carfor textbooks and library books as well as athletic equipment. Stop by early in the bookstore, the athletics office, and the library to see if you haveany debts and/or fees due. Only CASH will be accepted in payment after March 29th.Stop by today to see what needs to be cleared before graduation.To stay in touch onupcoming events,check out ourmonthly video onour MdN homepage.PROGRESS REPORTSProgress reports will be mailed at themiddle of each quarter. The following arethe approximate dates:4/18/2013REPORT CARDSReport cards are mailed at the end ofeach quarter.The following dates are the end of thequarter:3/11/20135/28/2013SENIOR CREDITCHECKSPlease see your guidance counselorto determine graduation status. It isthe responsibility of the parent andstudent to ensure that the student ison-track for graduation and for entranceinto post secondary institutions.Senior students will not be placed onthe marching list for graduation if allcorrespondence class grades are notposted with the records clerk by Friday,May 17, 2013. There will be noexceptions to this timeline.ACCESSINGSTUDENT GRADES ONLINE1) http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/2) Click on Check Student Grades3) Go to ParentVUE link4) Type in the student's nameYou may contact the front office foryour password or request one byemail at mdnsyergy@tuhsd.k12.az.usSummer Campus Closure:MdN Campus will be closedfor business starting Monday,July 8 th – Friday, July 19 th .PADRE PRIDE Page 3

Attendance...reporting an absenceREPORTING STUDENT ABSENCESTHE ATTENDANCE OFFICE IS OPENWEEKDAYS FROM 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.To report an absence, please access the voice mail system (available24 hours) using the numbers listed in the box below. Only parents orlegal guardians may excuse absences. In order for an absence to beexcused, the parent/legal guardian must call the Attendance Officewithin 24 hours of the absence. Please call (480) 838-3200 or pleaseuse the MdN attendance hotline (480) 730-7659.EXCUSING STUDENTS FOR APPOINTMENTS(EXCEPT FOR LUNCH TIMES)To excuse a student for an appointment, etc., send a note with him/herto bring to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the school day. Anoff-campus pass will be issued to the student so that he/she may leaveclass at the appropriate time by using this procedure, your son/daughtercan be waiting for you in the front office. Students must ALWAYS checkinto the Attendance Office when returning to school so that the time canbe noted, and the student can be admitted to class.PLEASE NOTE: Do not access the attendance voice mailboxes torecord messages for off-campus passes for students to leaveschool for appointments. Your message may not be heard in timefor the pass to be issued.EXCUSING NINTH AND TENTH GRADESTUDENTS AT LUNCHTIMETo enable a ninth or tenth grade student to leave the campus at lunchtime,a parent or legal guardian must personally visit the AttendanceOffice to complete the checkout process. A note or phone call will notbe accepted. This policy is in effect due to the closure of the campusat lunchtime for ninth and tenth grade students.EXCUSING STUDENTS FOR LATEARRIVAL TO SCHOOLTo excuse your son or daughter for arriving late to school, you mustcheck in with your student at the front office. A pass will be issued atthat time. Your son/daughter will be sent directly to sweep if no parent/guardian checks the student in.PLEASE NOTE: All address changes need to be made by the parent/guardianand must be accompanied by proof of address. Purchasepaper, rental agreement, gas water or electric bill will beaccepted as proof.ATTENDANCE HOTLINETO REACH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICEPLEASE DIAL (480) 730-7659ATTENDANCE RULES AND REGULATIONSA student may lose the opportunity to earn credit when eleven total absences(excused and/or unexcused) are reached in any individual classduring a semester. Unexcused absences will be recorded separatelyfrom excused absences and could result in disciplinary actionDEFINITIONS AND GUIDELINESSWEEP: A student will be sent to sweep when he/she is late to class.ABSENCE: A student who does not attend a class or arrives 22 or moreminutes late is considered absent.EXCUSED ABSENCE: An absence is legitimate (excused) under thefollowing conditions:a. Personal illnessb. Doctor or dentist appointmentc. Serious family illnessd. Death in familye. Important family businessf. Checking out of school through the Nurse or Attendance Officeg. Religious holidayStudents will be allowed the number of days absent to make upassignments.In the case of long-term projects such as research papers or reports,it is the teacher’s prerogative to set specific due dates. It is the student’sresponsibility to submit long-term projects on those specific due datesregardless if an absence is excused or unexcused. If extenuating circumstancesexist, i.e. an extreme emergency or extended illness only,students will be given an extension; however, parents must notify theteacher prior to or on the due date when an emergency arises.UNEXCUSED ABSENCE: Any absence that is not excused within 24hours of the absence by a parent/guardian. Students will be accountablefor information missed. It is recommended that no credit be given by theteacher.SCHOOL-RELATED ABSENCE: If a student misses a class due to apre-approved, school-related activity, it will not count as an absence.SUSPENSION: The days of suspension, even though suspension isconsidered a serious consequence, do not count as absences towardthe attendance policy.ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE1. Computer attendance calls will be made daily.2. Attendance concerns can be directed to Scott Miller, DropoutPrevention Coordinator at 838-3200 ext. 40071.COLLEGE FAIRS:NACAC National College Fairs at: www.nationalcollegefairs.orgOnline College Fair ongoing at: www.CollegeWeekLive.comPage 4PADRE PRIDE

Activities...calendar and bell schedulesDaily Bell Schedule #10 6:40 - 7:25Conference 7:30 - 8:001 8:05 - 9:012 9:06 - 10:023 10:07 - 11:044 11:09 - 12:055/Lunch 12:05 - 12:406 12:45 - 1:417 1:46 - 2:428 2:47 - 3:439 3:48 - 4:44Early Out Schedule0 6:45 - 7:35Conference 7:30 - 8:001 8:05 - 8:502 8:55 - 9:403 9:45 - 10:304 10:35 - 11:205/LUNCH 11:20 - 12:006 12:05 - 12:507 12:55 - 1:408 1:45 - 2:309 2:35 - 3:20Half-Day Schedule #41 8:05 - 8:402 8:45 - 9:203 9:25 - 10:004 10:05 - 10:406 10:45 - 11:207 11:25 - 12:008 12:05 - 12:409 12:45 - 1:20Pep Assembly Schedule #20 6:45 - 7:25Conference 7:30 - 7:50Pep Assembly 7:55 - 8:351 8:40 - 9:302 9:35 - 10:253 10:30 - 11:204 11:25 - 12:155/Lunch 12:15 - 12:526 12:57 - 1:477 1:52 - 2:428 2:47 - 3:379 3:42 - 4:32Triple Assembly Schedule #50 6:40 - 7:25Conference 7:30 - 8:001 8:05 - 8:512A 8:56 - 9:262B 9:31 - 10:012C 10:06 - 10:363 10:41 - 11:294 11:34 - 12:205/Lunch 12:20 - 1:006 1:05 - 1:517 1:56 - 2:428 2:47 - 3:339 3:38 - 4:24Semester Exam Schedule #31/4 8:05 - 9:202/6 9:25 - 10:403/7 10:45 - 12:00TaxpayersDonate to a Marcos de Niza extracurricular activity*TUHSD Tax Credit Deposit FormYES! Distribute the enclosed donation of $____________________ (up to $400**)To the following Marcos de Niza High School extracurricular activity/activities:1)__________________________________________________ $___________2)__________________________________________________ $___________3)__________________________________________________ $___________If your donation is for a specific student‘s extracurricular activity, write in his/ hername and student number:Student Name: __________________________________________________Student #_______________________________________________________This information will be supplied to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Areceipt will be mailed to the contributor for tax filing purposes. Please completewith current information.Full Name (first and last)_____________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________City ______________________________ State_____________ Zip___________Home Phone ________________________ Work Phone __________________Cell Phone __________________________Mail to: Marcos de Niza High School •Attn: Bookstore Manager •6000 S. Lakeshore DriveTempe, AZ 85283*Extracurricular activities are defined as; school-sponsored educational and recreationalactivities that require enrolled students to pay a fee in order to participate.****Tax credit is up to $200 per individual tax return and up to $400 for married filingjointly. Contact your tax advisor for more information.TEMPE EMPTY BOWLSThis Saturday, February 23 rd from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., you canbuy a bowl and help fight hunger! At the Community Center Courtyard(next to the Tempe Library) on the SW corner of Southern andRural, Tempe Empty Bowls will be offering handcrafted bowls and alight lunch for a $10 donation. You can enjoy live music and a greatopportunity to aid the Tempe Action Agency, United Food Bank andthe Escalante Community Garden. Many of these bowls were madeby our very own district students and staff, creating more than threehundred hand-crafted bowls by Mr. Jasen Evoy and his MdN ceramicsstudents. Please come out to help feed the hungry and get yourselfsome beautiful bowls in the bargain!CHECK WRITING NOTICE OF INSUFFICIENTFUNDS POLICYThe school district has contracted with CCM Enterprises tocollect any insufficient funds checks received by our school.While we have posted notifications at our bookstore, childcare center and cafeteria for parents who visit our campus, we also need toadvise parents that if their child brings a check to school, the parent is givingauthorization to electronically debit his account for the returned checkamount plus fees if the check should be returned by the bank. If you haveany questions regarding this process, please contact the bookstore manageror Roland Carranza, Director of Finance, at (480) 345-3730.PADRE PRIDEPage 7

Counselors’ Corner...2013-2014 registrationGUIDANCE DEPARTMENTMDN COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTAll students at MdN are assigned a counselor according to the first letterof the student’s last name. The assigned counselor will move with thestudent through his/her four years at MdN.Mrs. Leah Lang, Department Chair: A – B (480)730-765Ms. Claudia Ramirez, Counselor: C – H (480) 838-3200 Ext. 40056Ms. Nora Talavera, Counselor: I – N (480) 838-3200 Ext. 40063Mrs. Debbie Martinez, Counselor: O – T (480) 838-3200 Ext. 40062Mrs. Julie Cuevas, Counselor: U – Z (480) 838-3200 Ext. 40055Mrs. Karina Brown, Admin. Assistant, (480) 730-7630CHECK YOUR CREDITSIt is easier than ever to see students’ current and past grades andgraduation requirements through StudentVue and ParentVue. Students’unofficial transcripts are also available through the Guidance Department.If you notice your son or daughter is behind in credits or he orshe wants to get ahead, below are some options.TUOL (Tempe Union On-line Learning): Many core classes are openentry and the student has 18 weeks to complete the course. The finalexam (and mid-term for Math classes only) is in-person. The costfor .50 credit is $175.TUOL Credit Recovery: Students who previously failed an English andSocial Studies course are eligible to take these courses online for freeduring the school year. Classes start every quarter.Evening School: Courses are offered only during the regular schoolyear at Compadre High School. All core academic classes are offeredalong with a few electives. The cost for .50 credit is $175. Registrationis during the first two weeks of each semester but may have openings atother times throughout the school year.Saturday School: English, Science, Social Studies, and Alg. 1-2classes are offered only during the regular school year at MdN. Thecost for .50 credit is $175.Summer Academy (traditional & on-line): Most core courses and afew electives are offered during two sessions during the summer at Marcosde Niza High School. The cost per .50 credit is $175. Registrationbegins Monday, March 4.**Students must see their counselor before enrolling in any of theprograms above and fill out an Alternative Credit Form.FREE ACTThe ACT exam is required by many colleges and universities as part ofthe process of applying for admission. Marcos de Niza will be hosting afree ACT test taking workshop on March 20 th . At the workshop, you willlearn test taking skills, timing techniques, guessing, avoidance of commonerrors along with reviewing of subject areas. Go the the GuidanceOffice to sign up for this great opportunity by Thursday, March 6 th .Page 8DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASSES WITHRIO SALADO COLLEGEWe are thrilled to be continuing another year of dual enrollment in ourpartnership with Rio Salado College. Rio Salado Dual Enrollment is theonly NACEP (National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships)accredited college in Arizona. Currently, we offer the following coursesfor dual enrollment credit through Rio: Ceramics, Computer Applications,Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Technology, Advanced Marketing, APArt History, Early Childhood 1/2 and 3/4 , AP Computer Science, JavaProgramming, Advanced Composition (ENG101/102), AP Senior Literatureand Composition, Honors Junior English, Honors US History, APUS History, Pre calculus, AP Statistics, Honors Brief Calculus/FiniteMath, Calculus, Spanish 5/6 and Spanish 7/8. For the 2012-13 schoolyear, we may be adding more, so check www.riosalado.edu/dual formore information about current courses.The cost for classes for Maricopa County Residents is 76.00/credit hourplus a 15.00 registration fee each semester.Tuition Assistance for 2013-2014 School Year: Rio Salado College continuesto offer tuition assistance to eligible students based on financialneed. Students who wish to participate for Fall of 2013 must apply forTuition Assistance in Spring of 2013 to receive funding. Dates will beposted on our website and will be announced throughout campus.Dual Enrollment courses will transfer to all in-state universities and communitycolleges and many out of state universities to include: Purdue,University of Arkansas, University of Massachusetts, University of Nebraska,University of Wisconsin, and the University of Washington, justto name a few. For a complete list of out of state schools who will automaticallyaccept dual credit, go to www.nacep.org. If your school of interestis not listed here, then contact the school to see if they will acceptdual credit. To see what requirements your transfer credits will fulfill inany Arizona college or university, go to www.aztransfer.com.Once student registration paperwork is processed at Rio Salado, yourstudent will be able to access their student account atwww my.maricopa.edu. This is where payments can be made and transcriptswill be requested.For further questions, please contact Nora Talavera, Rio Salado CollegeDual Enrollment Liaison, at 480-838-3200, ext. 40063 or go towww.riosalado.edu/dual.PADRES EXCEEDFall 2012 AIMS scores (combined with previous year’s scores) reflect ahigh percentage of MdN juniors and seniors exceeding or meeting thestandards and many more are within just a few points of passing. Studentswho exceeded the standards in all three areas are seniors: HollyBerns, Chandler Corley-Essex, Lidia Diaz, Chileta Dim, NathanielDoering, Ryan Dunn, Kevin Duong, Justice Haque, Taylor Homes,Zachary Hubbard, Megan Kelly, Rachel Maher, Megan McGuire,Nathan Medrano, Aishwarya Patnaikuni, Luke Powell, GabrielaReyes, Jessica Timm and Quintin Woods and juniors: Lindsey Allemang,Gretchen Andrews, Chayla Bonelli, Leah Claus, BrandonDowland, Emily Gadberry, Andrew Johnson, Zachary Kyman, MalissaMada, Taylor McMullin, Austin Sigrist, An Tran, and Lily Wick.Over three hundred juniors and seniors have exceeded the standards inone or more areas.PADRE PRIDE

A.I.M.S...all about itA.I.M.S. TESTINGPass the test!In order to be 2013 graduates, students must pass Arizona’s Instrumentto Measure Standards, the state-mandated reading, writing and mathtests entitled AIMS. AIMS Augmentation may be used to reach a passingscore in order for seniors to graduate. This process requires studentsto complete all of their required coursework, participate in tutoringopportunities, and have taken the AIMS HS each time it was offered.Students and parents interested in AIMS Augmentation should speakwith their child’s guidance counselor.There are exceptions to the AIMS graduation requirement for studentstransferring to Arizona from out of state. Students or parents must provideofficial documentation to the school of the child’s score(s) from theother state. High school counselors and registrars have a list available ofspecific exams and states that are eligible for Arizona reciprocity.College Entrance Exam Reciprocity: Senior students who have previouslytaken the AIMS test at each administration may have their SAT orACT scores substituted for passing scores on the AIMS test. Studentsmay register to take the ACT at www.act.org and the SAT atwww.collegeboard.com. The following subtest scores are approved forthe purpose of satisfying the AIMS high school graduation requirements:AIMS HS Content Area Reciprocal SAT test scoresReciprocal ACT test scoresWriting 420 or higher on Writing 16 or higher on CombinedEnglish/WritingReading 420 or higher on Critical Reading 16 or higher on ReadingMathematics 420 or higher on Mathematics 16 or higher onMathematicsNotices are sent during the summer after the spring test and in Januaryafter the fall test to the students who took AIMS advising them of theirtest scores: Exceeds (4), Meets (3), Approaches (2), and Falls Far Below(1). Junior and senior students with test scores of A (Approaches)and F (Falls Far Below) must test again; students with a score of M(Meets) may sign up to Exceed.HELPING STUDENTS TO MEET THE STANDARDJuniors and seniors who have not met the standard for AIMS have anabundance of assistance in preparation to take the upcoming AIMStests. Marcos teachers continue to incorporate reading, writing, mathand test taking strategies across the curriculum in order to prepare students.Junior and senior students who have not met the standards wereable to register for an elective credit math lab and an elective creditreading class specifically designed to assist students with AIMS. If astudent was unable to fit one or both of these classes in their schedule,they have the opportunity for after school tutoring in our homework lab.MDN SILENT WITNESS HOTLINE(480) 730-76757675You can call and leave an anonymous message withany information that may be useful in helping us solvea problem or if you witness a crime that we need toknow about, you can leave a message there.TEST ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE 2012-20132013Monday, February 25: Writing AIMSALL sophomores will be REQUIRED to test. Juniors and seniors whohave not met the standard or have signed up to exceed are REQUIREDto test. Freshmen and juniors & seniors who have met the standard willhave a late start this day.Testing period: 8:05 - 12:35pmMaterials returned 12:35 - 12:45 amLUNCH* 12:45 - 1:20pmPeriod 1 1:25 - 2:00pmPeriod 7 2:05 - 2:42pm*If students believe they willcontinue to test throughlunch, they are encouragedto bring a lunch and/orsnack.Tuesday, February 26: Reading AIMSALL sophomores will be REQUIRED to test. Juniors and seniors whohave not met the standard or have signed up to exceed are REQUIREDto test. Freshmen and juniors & seniors who have met the standard willhave a late start this day.Testing period: 8:05 - 11:05amMaterials returned 11:05 - 11:15 amPeriod 2 11:15 - 11:54pmLUNCH* 11:54 - 12:29pmPeriod 3 12:34 - 1:13pmPeriod 4 1:18 - 1:57pmPeriod 6 2:02 - 2:42pm*If students believe theywill continue to testthrough lunch, they areencouraged to bring alunch and/or snack.Tuesday, April 9: Math AIMS & Stanford 10ALL freshmen and sophomores will be REQUIRED to test. Juniors andseniors who have not met the standard or have signed up to exceed areREQUIRED to test. Juniors & seniors who have met the standard willhave a late start this day. Bring something to work on if you finish early!Testing period: 8:05 - 12:35pmMaterials returned 12:35 - 12:45 amLUNCH* 12:45 - 1:20pmPeriod 1 1:25 - 2:00pmPeriod 7 2:05 - 2:42pm*If students believe theywill continue to testthrough lunch, they areencouraged to bring alunch and/or snack.Wednesday, April 10: Science AIMSALL sophomores (& freshmen enrolled in a life science) will be RE-QUIRED to test. All other students will have a late start this day.Testing period: 8:05 - 11:05amMaterials returned 11:05 - 11:15 amPeriod 2 11:15 - 11:54pmLUNCH* 11:54 - 12:29pmPeriod 3 12:34 - 1:13pmPeriod 4 1:18 - 1:57pmPeriod 6 2:02 - 2:42pm*If students believe theywill continue to testthrough lunch, they areencouraged to bring alunch and/or snack.Reminder to parents: Make sure your child gets plenty of restand a nutritious breakfast on testing days.Page 10PADRE PRIDE

Important websites ...to make the best decisionsENCOURAGING GOOD STUDY HABITSAs a parent you might be surprised to learn that research shows that you have a strong influence on your teenager’s education. Show your studentthat education is important by making sure he or she is a PADRE.Prepare for success by organizing all needed supplies: paper, pencil, books, notebooks, etc.Arrange a specific time and a quiet place to do homework and/or study each day.Determine what needs to be accomplished. Write down assignments, due dates and upcoming tests in your MdN Student Planner.Resources are available, use them! Attend conference period to get help from your teachers (M-F 7:30-8 am) and/or after school Homework Lab(M, W, Th 3-4:30 pm).Ensure work is complete and turned in by checking grades online.Remember, the best preparation for tomorrowis doing your BEST today!RECOMMENDED WEBSITESThis website offers resources and links to help families and students searching for information to make the best decisions possible for their highschool years as well as for their post-secondary future. You can also access the web page from the Marcos de Niza High School home page:http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/departments/counseling/index.htm go to Departments, then click on Guidance.OTHER IMPORTANT WEBSITESAIMS Information Center: www.ade.state.az.us/AIMS/default.aspTempe Union High School District scholarship: page https://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/view.php?page=55,82Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.govRegistration, practice, and information regarding the SAT I, SAT II, “New” SAT I, PSAT and AP program and exams: www.collegeboard.comRegistration and information regarding the ACT: www.actstudent.orgRegistration for athletes in the junior year: www.ncaaclearinghouse.netCollege search made simple: www.cappex.com/The world’s largest and most successful college fair (it meets entirely online): www.collegeweeklive.comCollege search made simple: www.cappex.com/THE SCHOLARSHIP HUNT IS ON!Search for local scholarships at MdN Scholarship website: http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/view.php?page=55,82OR go to link on the MdN website.Use your Kuder Navigator account to search for scholarships that are a good fit for you. www.az.kuder.comIf your student forgot his/her login information, go to: http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/departments/counseling/ecap.htmSearch 600,000 national scholarships worth over $1 billion dollars on www.fastweb.comArizona Universities Scholarship websites:Arizona State University: http://students.asu.edu/scholarshipsUniversity of Arizona: http://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarships/Northern Arizona University: http://www4.nau.edu/finaid/types_of_aid/scholarships.htmlCOMMUNITY COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES:Mesa Community College: http://www.maricopa.edu/students/financialaid/scholarships.htmlMaricopa Community College Foundation: http://www.maricopa.edu/foundation/apply/index.phpSouth Mountain Community College: http://enroll.southmountaincc.edu/financialaid/default.htmP ADRE PRI DE Page 11

Parent Pages...NPLB2012-2013 NPLB UNIVERSITY(NO PARENT LEFT BEHINDAs we find ourselves quickly approaching the end ofthe 2012-2013 school year, NPLB University would liketo thank you for your past participation and encourageyou and your student(s) to attend our March and Aprilworkshops. These free workshops are designed tokeep parents and caring adults in touch with currentsocial trends and useful educational information from our district.Please join us to in order to get connected, stay informed and becomeempowered! To pre-register, visit http://tinyurl.com/nplbreg the monththat the workshop is being offered or contact the Parent CommunityServices Office at (480) 838-3200 extension 40074.NPLB University is now on facebook and twitter!LOW ON CASH?Need clothes, shoes, school supplies or other items?Are you aware that there is a Teen Resource Center at CompadreAcademy North that accepts donations for men, women, teenagers,school age children, baby clothing and toiletries? You can help studentswith clothing, shoes, school supplies or other Items by donating new orgently used items. Call (480) 858-2316 for additional hours and information.The Teen Resource Center Is located at Compadre Academy North at4525 S. College, Tempe, Arizona. The Teen Resource Center is open,Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Please “like” us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/TUHSD-No-Parent-Left-Behind/554522687909446 and follow us on twitterhttps://twitter.com/TUHSD_NPLBWORKSHOPSTopic: Synthetic Drugs (Bath Salts, Spice, Krokodil):What Will They Come Up with Next?Date/Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2013Refreshments at 6:00/Workshop 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.Location: Marcos de Niza High School Auditorium-POD 601Presenter(s): Stephanie Siete, BS, CHES, Director of CommunityEducation-Community Bridges, Inc.Topic: Understanding and Communicating with your TeenDate/Time: Tuesday, April 16, 2013Refreshments at 6:00/Workshop 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.Location: Marcos de Niza High School Room 255Presenter(s): Dr. Lisa Merrin-Marcos de Niza School PsychologistCo-hosted by Paul Santa Cruz-2012 MdN SummerBridge Site CoordinatorTopic: Girls on Guard: How to be Pretty FeistyDate/Time: Wednesday, April 24, 2013Refreshments at 6:00/Workshop 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.Location: Marcos de Niza High School Auditorium-POD 601Presenter(s): Laurie Latham-Owner, AZPlayItSafeDefense andNatalie Ehmka, CEO & Founder, Pretty Feisty-TheSpeakers’ MovementAll workshops are FREE and teens/tweens are welcomed and encouragedto attend.I hope to see you at our future workshops.Kay Cosner, Parent Community Services ManagerMethods of pre-registration include:Online: http://tinyurl.com/nplbregPhone: (480) 838-3200 x40074Email: kcosner@tempeunion.orgThe Teen Resource Center is always in need of: Clothing (gently used or new – all sizes including baby clothes,men, women, boys and girls), Underwear (new only – all sizes, men, women, boys and girls), Socks (gently used or new in all sizes, men, women, boys andgirls), Shoes (gently used or new in all sizes, men, women, boys andgirls), Toiletries such as tooth brushes and paste, combs, brushes, deodorant,shower gels (these items should be new), Diapers (all sizes)Next time you clean out your closet, go grocery shopping or go to thedepartment store, remember this great cause and how you can helpparents and teachers be successful in educating our students. ContactIrene Lopez, security guard at (480) 752-3560 to help.SENIORS MAKE A DIFFERENCEMs. Webb’s senior English classes are currently reading The Kite Runner,by Khaled Hosseini. Along with each one of the units Ms. Webbteaches, she has an essential question that their unit project will revolvearound. This unit’s essential question is, “How can one counteract theinhumanities of man?” The project that she has asked her students tocreate is an action plan that will help make the community around thembetter.A few of her students have put together drives for various causes.They’re listed below:● Food drive; asking for canned goods and nonperishable food products● Arizona Humane Society; asking for supplies for the animals there● MdN Preschool drive; asking for supplies for MdN’s preschoolA list of all needed supplies is located in her room as well as posted onflyers around campus. The donation boxes will be located in room 141.The seniors thank the community and students for their continuous supportof Padre projects that make a difference in our world.Page 12PADRE PRIDE

Hey 2013 Seniors!!You are cordially invited to attend Marcos de Niza’sGrad Night Party!!Food,Drink,Prizes!Dave & Buster’sTempe Marketplace2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.Thursday, May 23, 201311 p.m. til 5 a.m.Cost: $50 single admission until April 30, 2012$65 single admission at the doorMake yourreservationnow!Food: Evening buffet, prizes, snacks and beverages all nightAttire: CasualFinancial Assistance AvailableFor additional information or if you would like to receive updates onsenior news (like where to take senior pictures and other important due dates),just send your email address or contact us at gradnight2013@yahoo.comPADRE PRIDE Page 13

Padres of the MonthDECEMBER &JANUARYSTUDENTSRayanna FloresAlex KleinpeterSophia MurilloAriel RendonJeffrey ShumwayDezerree SnyderSok-Sodie TyJosiah VillaATHLETESLuke LambJorie MayfieldSTAFFMr. Dave StarkMs. Marianne WebbMs. Lorraine DimasFEBRUARYSTUDENTSAbram Jordan AbeytaMariah BertoldoChayla BonelliRicardo CamposAlexys LawrenceAlexandra MontanoLily WickYousif YouhanaATHLETEDerek CraigSTAFFMrs. Reagan GuzmanMrs. Nancy MajewskiMr. Robert Owen-JonesKeep up the Good Work Padres!Padre Page...shine on!ACDECAcademic Decathlon team competed in January at theCampo Verde Invitational. The team placed 5th overallwith junior Ariel Rendon taking 3 rd place individuallyoverall. Other students receiving awards are CaidenMurray, Aitana Landeros-Thomas, Jocelyn Provost,Zane Berry, and Malachai Payne. Congratulations Padres.At Regionals the Academic Decathlon team competed inthe Arizona Region IV competition. In the essay category,Chileta Dim and Aitana Landeros-Thomas placed1 st , in the speech category, Caiden Murray placed 3 rd ,Jocelyn Provost and Malachai Payne placed 1st , and inthe interview category, Ariel Rendon placed 3 rd andAndrew Estrada placed 1 st . Way to go Padres. Up nextis the State Competition on March 8th and 9th.CHOIR NOTESCongratulations to the following Padres for making theWest Region Honor Choir. Singers are: Chandler Corley-Essex—1st Chair Soprano, Emily Spindler—SopranoHaley Winward—Alto, Jordan Scott—Alto, ColeShryock-Tenor, Luke Ottinger—Tenor, Luke Powell—Tenor, Rolando Ramos—Tenor Alternate, ClarkShaeffer—Bass, R.J. Sanderson—Bass and BrianEvans—Bass Alternate. Way to go, Padre Singers!FOOD DRIVEHelp us feed the hungry by donating canned goods andnonperishable foods to Ms. Webb’s room 141. Flyers areposted around school and donations will be accepteduntil Friday, March 1 st . See Ms. Webb if you have anyquestions.3 POINT SHOTCongratulations to Dakota Barnes, a senior in our SpecialEducation Department at MdN. for being nominatedas the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Varsity Zone Play ofthe Week. Dakota Barnes knocked down the 3-pointer tobeat the buzzer to give Marcos de Niza the victory overYuma. Dakota is the varsity basketball team managerand was given the opportunity to suit up for the game atYuma High School. The entire program mobbed him afterhis performance in the game. You can see the video atwwwazfamily.com/sports/highschool/.JROTCWe have a great reason to celebrate right now. We reearnedour Honor Unit with Distinction at our tri-annualFormal Inspection on January 24 th conducted by 5 th Brigadeof the US Army Cadet Command.We just conducted ourannual field training exercisethis past Saturday atthe Arizona National GuardReservation at Papago.Ninety-five cadets rappelled,negotiated the ropebridge course and the obstaclecourse and learnedabout first aid.Our Leadership AcademicBowl teams competed inthe Level II on-line courseon February 7 th and 12 th .They are striving to beamong 40 teams selectedto compete at Washington,D.C. this summer.Cadets were promoted and/or receivedother awards at our quarterlyBattalion Review on Feb 6th. Two ofthe awards they received were theFormal Inspection Ribbon and theField Training Exercise Ribbon.Twenty-six of our Drill Team andColor Guard cadets competed at the5 th Brigade Drill Championships atSan Antonio, Texas on February 8 th .The Cadets will be conducting their 3 rd & 4 th trips to theSt. Mary’s Food Bank to complete their service learningproject on February 21 st and March 21 st . Thirty to fortycadets will earn five community service hours while packingfood parcels for families in need.The Annual Cadet Military Ball will be held on Saturday,February 23 rd at the Dobson Ranch Inn.Our annual SpringCamp at Fort Huachucawill be conductedfrom March22 nd -26 th . The cadetswill be able to live inUS Army barracks; eatarmy chow; train ongenuine army facilities; and learn teamwork and leadershipskills while having a huge amount of fun.Page 14PADRE PRIDE

MdN We The People...fundraisingWE THE PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELPMarcos de Niza’s We the People’s team has made history. For the firsttime we have been invited to compete in Washington D.C. at the NationalCompetition. After placing 2 nd at State, as a wildcard, the ArizonaFoundation for Legal Services and Education invited Marcos to join Coronadel Sol in representing Arizona. We couldn’t be more honored orproud of our students. The We the People competition requires studentsto display their knowledge of the constitution in front of a panel ofjudges, made up of lawyers, educators, and judges from various courts.They are scored on their abilities to apply historical documents to theConstitution, as well as, the Constitution to current events.The competition is April 25-April 30. Students will have an opportunity tovisit the Hub of Government with like-minded students from all over thecountry. The competition is being held at George Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia for the first 2 days and on Capitol Hill the final day. Thecost per student is $1,700. This price includes airfare, ground transportation,lodging, all meals, admission to museums, and a performance atthe Kennedy Center.We are asking you to consider making a tax credit donation to our students.Attached you will find the necessary form on page seven (7) ofthis newsletter. You may bring or mail the forms to the MdN bookstore.The team thanks you, Maureen Sneed ---Coach Lidia Diaz, ChandlerCorley-Essex, Jessica Wochner, Holly Berns, J.D. Schaffer, MeganMcGuire, Patricia Mabry, Sydney Scott, Jessica Dim, Tamara Dill,Jacob Hinton, Nattie Doering, Greg Jenkins, Alec Benson, DanSmith, Bren Anduze, Indigo Coady, Caitlin O’Grady, and SarahJarvis.END OR THE YEAR BANQUET AWARDS2011-2012 ARIZONA STATE SEMI-FINALISTMost Improved AwardSlammers Offensive Player Of The YearSpecial team Player Of The YearOffensive Linemen Of the YearDefensive Linemen Of the YearOutstanding Linebacker Of the YearOutstanding Defensive BackOutstanding Running BackOutstanding Wide ReceiverJoe Sellah AwardBig Dog AwardOffensive CaptainDefensive CaptainKhari JohnsonAugustine AlmanzaOzo CabreraAntonio WarnerJaron JonesTyler HensonRichie BecerraLogan PalmerDerek CraigAndrew RodriguezPriest WilisMaurice LeeJacques MoorePaul ElviraTaylor BlankenshipAndrew MolinaTyler HensonPaul ElviraMauriece LeeJosh EckleyDerek CraigPriest WillisKEEPING UP WITH KEY CLUBThe end of the year is quicklyapproaching, but the Marcos deNiza Key Club is as busy as ever.Members just wrapped up thePennies for Patients fundraiserwith the Leukemia and LymphomaSociety. We also attendedthe first “Olympics” eventat Friendship Village (pictured).We had a great time, met someamazing people, and helped keep the event running smoothly!Last quarter, Key Clubbers collected items to send in care packages forthe troops. In order to raise money to ship the packages, Mr. Mirizioagreed to Dougie at the February 15th pep assembly if we reached $250in donations—and we did! Additionally, Key Club is in the process ofcollecting change for the March of Dimes foundation.In April, we will have another school-wide blood drive with United Bloodservices. With 95 donations, our November blood drive was very successful!We are looking forward to another triumphant drive. Also inApril, members will attend the annual District Convention in El Paso,Texas.Finally, a big “congratulations” to our newly-elected officers for the nextschool year: Chayla Bonelli—President, Dirk Jr. Fenstermacher—Vice President, Tyler Miazga—Secretary, Usman Gillani—Treasurer,Diane Almendarez—Public Relations Officer, and Alice Gadau—Historian. Written by Justice Haque, Public Relations Officer.TEMPE SISTER CITIES ART COMPETITIONThe 2013 Young Artist Program Showcase andAwards Presentation was on January 23, 2013 from6 to 9 p.m. at the Hackett House in DowntownTempe. This showcase honored all students whoparticipated in the 2013 Sister Cities InternationalYoung Artist Competition. All entries were on displayfor viewing. Dessert was Served, friends and familyattended the viewing and awards, the event wasopen to the public. Congratulations to JenniferJones a senior at MdN earned "Best of Show". She was also awarded$1500. Jennifer's art will travel around the world to all participating SisterCities locations. Congratulations, Jen!PADRE PRIDE Page 15

MARCOS DE NIZAHIGH SCHOOLHOME OF THEPADRESPrincipal:Frank MirizioAthletic Director:Mike GriffithConference:5AMascot: PadreSchool Colors:Brown & GoldMETHOD OF PAYMENTFrom Athletics...Mr. GriffithBASEBALL2/25/13 Corona del Sol3/01/13 Mountain View3/05/13 Westwood3/06/13 Desert Vista3/08/13 Desert Vista3/19/13 Westwood3/20/13 Campo Verde3/26/13 Mountain Pointe3/27/13 McClintock3/28/13 Mesa4/02/13 Mountain Pointe4/03/13 Seton Catholic Preparatory4/11/13 McClintock4/12/13 Corona del Sol4/16/13 Perry4/17/13 Perry4/19/13 Mesa4/23/13 Mountain ViewHead Coach:Felipe Becerra2010-2011 TICKETF/JV H 3:45 pmV H 3:45 pmF/JVVF/JVH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmF/JV A 3:45 pmF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVVF/JVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVVF/JVF/JVGIRLS TRACK AND FIELDA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 4:00 pmA 3:45 pmH 4:00 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pmA 3:45 pmH 3:45 pm02/27/13 Desert RidgeGirlsBoysV A 3:30 pm03/06/13 TempeGirlsBoysJV/V H 3:30 pm03/21/13 Campo VerdeGirlsJV /V H 3:30 pmBoys04/02/13 Corona del SolGirlsBoysV/JV A 3:30 pmGirls Coach: Jermaine WhitakerBoys Coach: Sam JohnsSOFTBALL2/26/13 Combs F A 3:45 pm2/28/13 Mountain View (Mesa) F H 3:45 pm2/28/13 ArcadiaJV A 3:45 pmV H 4:00 pm3/01/13 TempeJV A 3:45 pmV H 4:00 pm3/04/13 Vista Grande F A 4:00 pm3/05/13 Arcadia JV A 3:45 pm3/06/13 Arcadia V H 4:00 pm3/07/13 South MountainF/JV H 4:00 pmV A 3:45 pm3/19/13 Maricopa V A 3:45 pm3/19/13 Vista Grande F H 4:00 pm3/19/13 Maricopa JV H 4:00 pm3/21/13 Campo Verde F A 3:45 pm3/22/13 Williams FieldFJV/VHA3:45 pm3:45 pm03/25/13 Mountain View (Mesa) F A 3:45 pm3/26/13 SaguaroJV H 3:45 pmV A 3:45 pm3/28/13 MaricopaJV A 3:45 pmV H 4:00 pm3/28/13 Campo Verde F H 4:00 pm3/29/13 Williams Field3/30/13Seton CatholicPreparatoryF/JVVVAH3:45 pm3:45 pmA 9:00 am4/03/13 SaguaroJV A 3:45 pmV H 3:45 pm4/04/13 PerryF/JV A 4:00 pmV H 3:45pm4/08/13 Higley F H 3:45 pm4/11/13 McClintockF/JV A 3:45 pmV H 3:45 pm4/12/13 Seton Catholic Preparatory V H 3:45 pm4/15/13 Higley F A 3:45 pm4/16/13 PerryF/JV H 3:45 pmV A 3:45pm4/18/13 South MountainJV/F A 3:45 pmV H 4:00 pm4/19/13 TempeJV H 3:45 pmV A 4:00 pm4/22/13 Combs F H 3:45 pm4/23/13 SkylineJV A 3:45 pmV H 4:00 pmHead Coach:Korine Gomez1. Cash is preferred2. Checks up to $20.00, ID required3. No debit or credit cards acceptedAdult & College $5.00Students W/ID $4.006 years and un- FREEPage 16PADRE PRIDE

From Athletics...spring schedulesBOYS VOLLEYBALLJV A 4:00 pm2/28/13 Mountain PointeV A 5:30 pmF/JV H 4:00 pm3/05/13 MesquiteV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm3/06/13 PerryV 5:30 pmJV H 5:30 pm3/14/13 Mountain PointeV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm3/19/13 Desert VistaV 5:30 pm3/20/13 Saint Mary's V H 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm3/26/13 McClintockV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm3/27/13 Desert RidgeV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm4/02/13 Campo VerdeV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm04/03/13 Dobson5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm4/09/13 McClintock5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm4/10/13 MesquiteV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm4/11/13 Corona del SolV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm4/16/13 McClintockV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm4/17/13 Desert VistaV 5:30 pmJV H 4:00 pm4/18/13 Corona del SolV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm4/23/13 WestwoodV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm04/25/13 SkylineV 5:30 pmJV A 4:00 pm4/30/13 Dobson5:30 pmHead Coach: Scott Miller2/28/13JV/V BOYS/GIRLS TENNISSeton CatholicPreparatory3/01/13 McClintock3/05/13 McClintock3/06/13ChandlerPreparatory Academy3/07/13 Tempe3/21/13 ArcadiaBoys-VGirls-VBoys-JVBoys-VGirls-JVGirls-VBoys-VGirls-VBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VHA3:30 pmA 3:30 pmHHHA3:30 pm3:30 pmH3:30 pmAA3:30 pmH3/26/13 Saguaro Girls-JV/V A 3:30 pm3/27/13 Corona del SolBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VHA3:30 pm3/28/13 Saguaro Girls-JV/V H 3:30 pm3/28/13 South Mountain Boys-JV/V H 3:30 pm4/02/134/02/13Seton CatholicPreparatorySeton CatholicPreparatory4/03/13 Dobson4/09/13 Perry4/11/13 McClintockGirls-VBoys-VBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VBoys-JV/VGirls-JV/VH 3:30 pmA 3:30 pmA3:30 pmHH3:30 pmAH3:30 pmA4/15/13 Chandler Boys-JV/V H 3:30 pm4/16/13Chandler Preparatory Boys-V A3:30 pmAcademy Girls-V H4/17/13 TempeBoys-JV/V A3:30 pmGirls-JV/V HBoys Coach: Andrea NeiderkornGirls Coach: Carrie BoylesMdN BASEBALLHALL OF FAMEINDUCTIONFormer Marcos de Niza baseballstandout Kendall Konopkawas added to theschool’s Wall of Fame inJanuary. The induction washeld at the Marcos de NizaHigh School varsity baseballfield.Konopka was named the 5A-II Baseball Player of the Yearby the Arizona BaseballCoaches Association as asenior in 2010. He hit .606that season with 10 homersand 49 RBIs, leading thePadres to the state semifinals.Marcos De Niza Choir and Drama Students Present a…Benefitting the Choir and Drama Programs, Choir Tour and the 42nd STREET MusicalSaturday, February 239:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Circle K,SW Corner of Baseline Rd.and Rural Rd.For the Students… By the Students…Get your Car Wash tickets from anyChoir or Drama Student orJust Stop by February 23For more info contact: Nathan, Jesse,Katrina or Socorro!PADRE PRIDE Page 17

Fine & Performing Arts Presents…dramaMusic by HARRY WARRENLyrics by AL DUBINBook by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLEBased on the Novel by BRADFORD ROPESOriginal Direction and Dances by GOWER CHAMPIONOriginally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK* The use of all songs is by arrangement with WarnerBros., the owner of music publishers’ rightsWednesday, March 6 th through Saturday, March 9 thMarcos de Niza High School Auditorium7:00 P.M.TICKET INFORMATION:Advance tickets may be purchased at the MdN Bookstore or at the box office 45 minutes prior to performance times..$10.00 Adults & $5.00 Students/Senior CitizensFor additional information and additional media requests contact Donna Bennett, Publicity Directorat publicity@mdnchoirdrama.org or 602-578-0764.Page 18PADRE PRIDE

S Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat3 4Musical -Youth Matinee10 11Spring Break—No School5 612Spring Break—No SchoolMarch 2013Spring musical –“42 nd Street”13Spring Break—No School7Tripe AssemblyScheduleSpring musical –“42 nd Street”14Spring Break—No School1 28End of 3 rd QuarterState MeetAcademic DecathlonSpring musical –“42 nd Street”15Spring Break—No School9State MeetAcademic Decathlon16SAT TestSpring musical –“42 nd Street”17 18Beginning of 4t h Quarter19Mandatory SeniorMeeting—7:30 am20Cap & GownDistribution10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Gymnasium Lobby21Panoramic Pictures7:00 a.m. on theFootball field22 2324 25 26Early Out PLC—Early Out Schedule27 28Cap & GownPictures7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.In the AuditoriumLobby29Holiday—no school3031April 2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9AIMS Math TestStanford 10 Test(special schedule)10AIMS ScienceTest(special schedule)11 12 1314 15 16Early Out PLC—Early Out Schedule17 18 19CTE Testing2021 22 23 24 25Night of ShortsDrama Productions28 29 30Early Out PLC—Early Out Schedule26Night of ShortsDrama ProductionsJROTC Awards Night27Night of Shorts DramaProductionsPADRE PR I DE Page 19

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat5 6AP Testing7AP TestingMay 20131 28AP Testing9Choir Pops concertAP TestingOrchestra Concert3Pep assemblyChoir Pops concert10AP Testing411SAT TestProm12 13AP Testing14AP Testing15AP Testing16AP Testing17AP Testing18Senior Finals19 20Senior FinalsLast Day of classfor Seniors21UnderclassmenSemester ExamsMandatory SeniorClass Meeting8:00 a.m. –10:30 a.m.22UnderclassmenSemester ExamsEnd of 4 th Quarter23Mandatory GraduationPractice 8:00 a.m.Graduation7:00 P.M.Staff Only Day24 2526 27 28 291 ST Session ofSummer SchoolsBegins30 31June 2013Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1SAT Test2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 141 ST Session ofSummer SchoolsEnds1516 172 ND Session ofSummer SchoolsBegins18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 1 23JULY2 ND Session ofSummer SchoolsEndsPage 204Independence Day5 6JULYPADRE PR I DE