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Cross Country is open to all DSA students in Grades 4-6. Our coaching philosophy is to encourage physical fitness, promote good sportsmanship, support Team DSA, and of course, have a lot of fun running. There will be two after school intramural meets on 2/7 and 2/25 at 4:15 - 5:51 p.m. at CSHS Track/Football Stadium. Parents provide transportation to/from meets. More information will be shared as soon as it is available. T-shirts are included. Instructor: Shaunna Baldyga

Exciting News for All Lone Mountain Eagles! Hey kids, are you ready to lace up your sneakers and join the fun? The Lone Mountain Elementary School (LMES) Cross Country team is calling your name! This is your chance to be part of an amazing team, stay active, and make new friends. Open to all students in grades 1-6, everyone is welcome! Practice Dates: Jan. 13, 17, 24, 27, 3 Feb. 3, 7, 10, 21, 24 ⏰ 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Meet Schedule Grades 4-6: Feb. 7 and 25, 4:15 - 5:51 p.m. at CSHS Track/Football Stadium Grades 1-3: Feb. 20, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. at LMES Whether you're a speedy sprinter or just want to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast. Don't miss out—join us for a season of fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories! Let's go, Eagles!

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Do you love to sing? Join the Coyote Choir, open to 2nd-6th grade, of all musical experience levels! Music is the key to your soul! We will sing and explore a wide variety of styles of music and prepare for a Veterans Day and Winter concert. Details will be provided.

Before registering online, students must receive a completed ECS Edgenuity Course Approval Form from their CSHS Counselor. (Please read the essential registration instructions and course protocols below before registering.) Coursework and quizzes can be completed at home, but ALL Prescriptive Tests, Unit Tests, and Final Exams must be supervised in the Edgenuity Computer Lab at Cactus Shadows High School. If your child cannot take these tests/exams in person, please discuss alternative online programs with your student’s counselor. Students may complete one course per quarter session. Students earn a half credit for each course completed. This is equivalent to one semester during the school year. ALL coursework, quizzes, unit tests, and the final exam must be completed by the last day of the session they are enrolled (December 5 for the Second Quarter Session, March 4 for the Third Quarter Session, and March 17-21 for the Fourth Quarter Session) to receive credit for the course. Incomplete courses, for any reason, will be recorded as an “F” on the student’s transcript. Students may finish early. Students must begin their assigned course by completing their Prescriptive Test within the stated dates per session (October 7-11 for the Second Quarter Session, January 6-10 for the Third Quarter Session, and March 17-21 for the Fourth Quarter Session) or the course will be dropped, and a refund will be issued. If a student does not finish a course by the last date of its assigned session, regardless of their start date, an “F” will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Refunds are only permitted before the Prescriptive Test is completed. Once the Prescriptive Test is taken, refunds are not issued. A student can bypass only two tests at a time. All bypass requests must be emailed to your assigned facilitator prior to or during the open lab hours to be addressed during lab hours. Requests emailed after open lab hours will be viewed on the next open lab date. If a student needs a bypass to continue working over the weekend, the request must be emailed before 3:15 PM on the Thursday before the weekend. The lab is open Monday-Thursdays during the session dates, unless it is a date that school is not in session. ECS/CSHS is not responsible for any interruption to course access from personal devices. If a student is having trouble logging in or accessing the content of the assigned course, the student is responsible for coming into the computer lab during lab hours to receive assistance until the access is restored from a personal device.

Youth Track and Field. Young athletes are introduced to and participate in track and field events. Classes consist of weekly drills to improve running form, speed, coordination, agility, strength and endurance. Additionally, each week participants will experience a new track or field event. The course is not solely running-focused. Events include sprints, hurdles, long jump, discus and shot put. When necessary, events are modified to be age appropriate. The focus is to provide an encouraging environment with an emphasis on enjoying the physical challenge, and experiencing positive results. Instructor: Jessie Nelson contact information: jessiegldr@gmail.com, 602-717-1724.

Exciting News for LMES Eagles! Lone Mountain Elementary School (LMES) is thrilled to kick off Eagles' Flag Football, an incredible opportunity for our young athletes to learn, grow, and excel in one of the most exciting sports around! Starting Wednesday, January 15th, and running through April 30th, Coach Carrick will guide 2nd-6th grade students through the skills and strategies essential for success in football—whether you're just starting out or dreaming big! What to Expect: Master the Fundamentals: Learn the art of throwing, precise catching, and running patterns like a pro. Defensive Excellence: Develop essential flag-pulling skills—setting the foundation for tackling techniques as you advance in your football journey. Offense & Defense Strategies: Sharpen your game sense with tactics and plays that bring out the champion in you. But that’s not all—get ready to put your skills to the test in an epic tournament! This spring, we’ll compete against other Cave Creek elementary schools in a friendly but fierce showdown that will keep everyone on their toes! When & Where: (Tournament TBD) Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Student Fee: $106, shirt included. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting program. Whether you're aiming to build skills, make new friends, or compete at the highest level, Eagles' Flag Football is your place to shine. LMES Eagles, let’s make this season unforgettable!

MASTERING MATH classes allow students to improve their foundational math skills in preparation for the years to come! This class provides instruction in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, elapsed time, measurement, and word problems according to the grade level. The environment will be fun, interactive, and student-based. The instructor is a teacher from the student's campus to benefit from collaboration with each student's homeroom teacher. This class aims to strengthen each student's math and problem-solving skills. Instructor: Tiffani Simmons

Enroll in POSITIVE to give your students the head start they need to succeed in the new year. This engaging and interactive course will help students develop and practice strong executive functioning skills. Students will learn how their brain functions best and why these skills are important to thrive in school and life. What are executive function skills? We use the POSITIVE acronym to learn, practice, and grow these essential life skills: Planning Organization Self- Initiation Time Management Inhibition Vision and Goal Setting. Evaluating priorities

Power Up Study Time with The Study Coaches Do you wish homework time was: Less of a power struggle and more productive An opportunity to develop effective study habits At a time when academic support was available Efficient and confidence-boosting Less stress for my student! Imagine your student suddenly hitting a point of frustration in their homework. Instead of the usual panic, they hop onto Zoom and their tutor is right there to guide them. No stress, no fuss, just learning. Your wish is granted! When you enroll your student to Power Up their Study Time with The Study Coaches, they will have the opportunity to connect with their tutors every day, Monday through Thursday. In fact, many of our students join us each day whether they need specific help or not. We become their partner in studying. Better study habits are created and skills are taught organically through their lessons. Many of our students have turned D’s and F’s into A’s and B’s. With their new-found success, they have gained confidence and a new outlook on school. Your family dynamic will change because you can let go of the title of “Homework Police” and regain the title of family. Enroll now to turn homework time into a Power Hour for your student.

Power Up Study Time with The Study Coaches Do you wish homework time was: Less of a power struggle and more productive An opportunity to develop effective study habits At a time when academic support was available Efficient and confidence-boosting Less stress for my student! Imagine your student suddenly hitting a point of frustration in their homework. Instead of the usual panic, they hop onto Zoom and their tutor is right there to guide them. No stress, no fuss, just learning. Your wish is granted! When you enroll your student to Power Up their Study Time with The Study Coaches, they will have the opportunity to connect with their tutors every day, Monday through Thursday. In fact, many of our students join us each day whether they need specific help or not. We become their partner in studying. Better study habits are created and skills are taught organically through their lessons. Many of our students have turned D’s and F’s into A’s and B’s. With their new-found success, they have gained confidence and a new outlook on school. Your family dynamic will change because you can let go of the title of “Homework Police” and regain the title of family. Enroll now to turn homework time into a Power Hour for your student.

Power Up Study Time with The Study Coaches Do you wish homework time was: Less of a power struggle and more productive An opportunity to develop effective study habits At a time when academic support was available Efficient and confidence-boosting Less stress for my student! Imagine your student suddenly hitting a point of frustration in their homework. Instead of the usual panic, they hop onto Zoom and their tutor is right there to guide them. No stress, no fuss, just learning. Your wish is granted! When you enroll your student to Power Up their Study Time with The Study Coaches, they will have the opportunity to connect with their tutors every day, Monday through Thursday. In fact, many of our students join us each day whether they need specific help or not. We become their partner in studying. Better study habits are created and skills are taught organically through their lessons. Many of our students have turned D’s and F’s into A’s and B’s. With their new-found success, they have gained confidence and a new outlook on school. Your family dynamic will change because you can let go of the title of “Homework Police” and regain the title of family. Enroll now to turn homework time into a Power Hour for your student.

Power Up Study Time with The Study Coaches Do you wish homework time was: Less of a power struggle and more productive An opportunity to develop effective study habits At a time when academic support was available Efficient and confidence-boosting Less stress for my student! Imagine your student suddenly hitting a point of frustration in their homework. Instead of the usual panic, they hop onto Zoom and their tutor is right there to guide them. No stress, no fuss, just learning. Your wish is granted! When you enroll your student to Power Up their Study Time with The Study Coaches, they will have the opportunity to connect with their tutors every day, Monday through Thursday. In fact, many of our students join us each day whether they need specific help or not. We become their partner in studying. Better study habits are created and skills are taught organically through their lessons. Many of our students have turned D’s and F’s into A’s and B’s. With their new-found success, they have gained confidence and a new outlook on school. Your family dynamic will change because you can let go of the title of “Homework Police” and regain the title of family. Enroll now to turn homework time into a Power Hour for your student.

RAMP UP READING classes provide a chance for students to ramp up their reading skills! The class provides instruction in vocabulary, root words and other language fundamentals that lay the foundation for reading and comprehension according to the grade level. The environment will be fun, interactive and center-based. The instructors are teachers from the campus the classes are taught in order to benefit from collaboration with each student's homeroom teacher. The objective of this class is to strengthen each student's reading skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Instructor: Andrea Gurri

RAMP UP READING classes provide a chance for students to ramp up their reading skills! The class provides instruction in vocabulary, root words and other language fundamentals that lay the foundation for reading and comprehension according to the grade level. The environment will be fun, interactive and center-based. The instructors are teachers from the campus the classes are taught in order to benefit from collaboration with each student's homeroom teacher. The objective of this class is to strengthen each student's reading skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Instructor: Andrea Gurri