A Peek at the Desert Discovery Center and Education
Mar31

A Peek at the Desert Discovery Center and Education

March 27, 2017 By Les Conklin   Dear Google, Thank you for kick-starting my introduction to this humble article about education and Scottsdale’s proposed Desert Discovery Center. I was suffering from writer’s block, so I searched for “quotes importance of education.” Google, I can always count on you! You listed several websites. I chose BrainyQuotes.com  where I found …   Three great quotes – “Education is...

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Cactus Shadows Hosting “Wild for Leadership” on April 11
Mar24

Cactus Shadows Hosting “Wild for Leadership” on April 11

Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School District March 24, 2017 Cactus Shadows High School Student Council to host District Leadership Day – “Wild for Leadership”    Cactus Shadows High School, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, will be hosting its 6th Annual District Leadership Day Conference “Wild for Leadership” on April 11, 2017 from 8am to 2pm.  The Falcons are expecting approximately 175 students from Black...

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National Geographic Society Names CCUSD Student as State Bee Finalist
Mar01

National Geographic Society Names CCUSD Student as State Bee Finalist

Second Cave Creek Unified School District Student Named 2017 AZ National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist by National Geographic Society Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School District Kevan Ata-Abadi, 7th grade student who attends Sonoran Trails Middle School, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2017 Arizona National Geographic State Bee. The...

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Cave Creek Unified School District News, March 2017
Mar01

Cave Creek Unified School District News, March 2017

March 1, 2017 Courtesy of the Cave Creek Unified School District “You are what you do, not what you say.” – C.G. Jung        Inspire Excellence   Click below to read the superintendent’s monthly newsletter and the monthly edition of the student newsletter. Superintendent’s Newsletter March Issue of News from the Creek Newsletter...

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Teachers Honored at CCUSD Hall of Fame Luncheon
Feb23

Teachers Honored at CCUSD Hall of Fame Luncheon

February 23, 2017 Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School District Eighteen Cave Creek Unified Teachers Honored at Inaugural Hall of Fame Luncheon  CCUSD held their inaugural Hall of Fame Luncheon during teacher professional development on February 21, 2017.  This luncheon honored current CCUSD teachers who are graduates of Cactus Shadows High School or went to school in CCUSD during their elementary, middle or high school years.   The...

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ASU Article Emphasizes Environmental Importance of DDC Partnership
Feb21

ASU Article Emphasizes Environmental Importance of DDC Partnership

February 21, 2017 Did you know that ASU is a stakeholder in the proposed Desert Discovery Center? Did you know that they are contributing ideas to be incorporated into the information presented to students and others visiting the proposed center? The attached newsletter from Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale features an article that was published about the proposed center in ASU Now. The ASU article provides valuable insights into...

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CCUSD Welcomes World Language Teachers
Feb21

CCUSD Welcomes World Language Teachers

February 21, 2017 Courtesy of the Cave Creek Unified School District Cave Creek Unified School District’s PreK-12 World Language Program Teachers and Assistants Introduced At the February 13, 2017, CCUSD Governing Board Meeting, Cristina Ladas, World Language Coordinator, introduced the World Language Guest teachers and assistants for CCUSD. Each year, CCUSD receives guest teachers and assistants from other countries.  Ms. Ladas...

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Sonoran Trails Middle School Robotics Team Wins Award
Feb17

Sonoran Trails Middle School Robotics Team Wins Award

February 17, 2017 Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified School District Team wins Innovate Award! The Sonoran Trails Middle School Robotics Club, located in the Cave Creek Unified School District, competed in the Good Year Qualifying Tournament this past weekend.  Although they faced some mechanical difficulties and a broken fuse, the team had an awesome time and gained great experience at the qualifying tournament. On Monday, February 13,...

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8th Annual Rock the District Concert Set for Sat., Mar. 4th
Feb08

8th Annual Rock the District Concert Set for Sat., Mar. 4th

February 8, 2017 Courtesy of Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation “Rock the District:” Cave Creek Teens Singing to Inspire Futures The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation is excited to present the 8th Annual Rock the District Concert. The concert will be held at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek on Saturday March 4th, gates open at 5:00 P.M. and the concert will run from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Rock the District, in...

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Cave Creek Unified School District News, February 2017
Feb02

Cave Creek Unified School District News, February 2017

February 1, 2017 Courtesy of the Cave Creek Unified School District “You are what you do, not what you say.” – C.G. Jung        Inspire Excellence   Click below to read the superintendent’s monthly newsletter and the monthly edition of the student newsletter. Superintendent’s November Newsletter February Issue of News from the Creek Newsletter   Julia Scotto Executive Assistant to Dr. Debbi Burdick,...

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