IMPORTANT DATES:
- WEDNESDAY October 5th:
General PTO Membership Meeting - WEDNESDAY October 19th:
Mohave Day at Chipotle!
Pumpkin Patch at Mohave starts! - NEW DATE FOR HONORS LUNCHEON!!
Oct. 20thOct. 27th Honors Luncheon- WEDNESDAY October 26th:
Jack-o-Lantern Display & Contest
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For an entire list of important dates,
click on the Calendar tab at the top of this home page.
IMPORTANT DATES!
May 17th: 8th Grade Dance "Starry Night" signed permission slip required for entrance (7-9pm)
Hint: for the most recent news and information, click on the "Announcements" tab above!May 18th: 8th Grade Wet-n-Wild Field Trip
May 21st: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Saguaro (6pm)
Attention 6th and 7th Grade Parents!
Looking for committed & passionate parents to run for the 2012/13 PTO Executive Board! Work closely with Mohave families, faculty and administration to keep our Wildcat momentum going through the exciting growth and changes ahead! This is your opportunity to help shape the future and enrich the academic lives of our students. Please join us Wednesday May 16th at the PTO Meeting 6pm, for more information!
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In the 2012-2013 school year, Mandarin Chinese will be the third year to offer to Mohave Middle School students. Students will have opportunity to take one semester exploratory class or one year long high school credit Mandarin I class. Mohave is one of only three middle schools in the district to have this wonderful opportunity!
Why study Chinese? Well, why not?
Reason #1: With 1.3 billion people, China is the world's most populous. Chinese is the language of nearly 1/4 of the world's population.
Reason #2: China currently boasts the fastest growing economy in the world and is set to become the world's next superpower.
Reason #3: China is one of America's largest trading partners. Many U.S. companies do business in China, and so being able to speak and understand the Chinese language will give you a competitive edge.
Reason #4: Chinese has been named the number one critical language of both the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense.
Reason #5: China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, over 5000 years old. Learning the language is the key to explore and appreciate the cumulative knowledge and experience of one of the world's most exquisite cultures.
Reason #6: Traditional Chinese culture, from Confucianism and Chan Buddhism to martial arts and Chinese cuisine, has an enormous influence on the East and the Southeast Asian nations, and indeed the entire world!
Why study Chinese? Well, why not?
Reason #1: With 1.3 billion people, China is the world's most populous. Chinese is the language of nearly 1/4 of the world's population.
Reason #2: China currently boasts the fastest growing economy in the world and is set to become the world's next superpower.
Reason #3: China is one of America's largest trading partners. Many U.S. companies do business in China, and so being able to speak and understand the Chinese language will give you a competitive edge.
Reason #4: Chinese has been named the number one critical language of both the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense.
Reason #5: China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, over 5000 years old. Learning the language is the key to explore and appreciate the cumulative knowledge and experience of one of the world's most exquisite cultures.
Reason #6: Traditional Chinese culture, from Confucianism and Chan Buddhism to martial arts and Chinese cuisine, has an enormous influence on the East and the Southeast Asian nations, and indeed the entire world!
We
would like to recognize the hard work and fine performances of the
Mohave Middle School Orchestra, Band, and Choir in the National
Competition in California with Music In The Parks Festivals. This took
place Saturday, April 27th, 2012 near Anaheim California. The groups
all placed well in their categories and received these awards at the
California Adventures Hyperion Theater that same evening:
1. Choir placed 2nd with an Excellent Rating
2. Band placed 2nd with a Good Rating
3. Concert Orchestra placed 1st with a Superior Rating
4. Chamber Orchestra placed 1st with a Superior Rating
5. Concert Orchestra won the Best Overall Awards for receiving the highest score of all of the orchestras participating.
This would not have happened without the leadership and direction of our fantastic
music teachers Pam Turner, Bonnie York, Mary Wagner, and Jamie Franks.
We thank them for going above and beyond with our students!
This
would not have been possible without the talent and dedication of our
wonderful students and their devoted families and parents, who spend
many hours practicing and perfecting their art. Congratulations and "Bravo!"A special thank you also goes out to the professional clinicians who worked with the Mohave Orchestra members this past Spring to help prepare them for their concerts and competitions:
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- Mr. Lew Felton- conductor of the Mesa Metropolitan Orchestra and veteran strings teacher in Mesa.
- Ms. Beth Gilbert- conductor,teacher (retired) of Kino JHS in Mesa. Had one of the best JHS programs in the state. Won state and national awards. Served on the National ASTA (American String Teachers Association)
- Mrs. Jamie Kellogg- professional cellist- Mrs. Sandra Holmes- professional violinist
- Mr. John Ebinger- professional bassist (member of Phoenix Symphony)
- Mrs. Patricia Cosand- professional violinist/violist- Teaches at Arizona State University
WAY TO GO LADY CATS!
(& congrats to Julie Brock for coaching and leadership!)
If you would like to volunteer
please contact the PTO Volunteer
Coordinator Alicia Aber at abercj@yahoo.com.
Coordinator Alicia Aber at abercj@yahoo.com.
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SPECIAL NOTE: Any vendor wishing to do business with the Mohave PTO or to offer fundraising opportunities is required to contact us through this website. Please be advised that PTO meetings are agenda-driven, and only previously approved agenda items are discussed at these meetings. Thank you!
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We are excited that you will be joining our Saguaro community for the 2012-2013 school year! If you would like to begin receiving Saguaro PTO emails, including our weekly "Saguaro Happenings" and monthly "LinkUp" newsletters, you may sign up by clicking here: Stay in Touch. Mohave has many involved, passionate parents, and there are many volunteer opportunities at Saguaro.
If you are interested in joining the Saguaro SaberLinks PTO Executive Board for the 2012-2013 school year, please contact me at mary@shangraw.com. We look forward to seeing your students next year at Saguaro High School!
Best, Mary Shangraw
President, Saguaro SaberLinks PTO
FORMS::
JOIN THE MOHAVE PTO FOR 2012/13:
For a $25 membership fee, you receive
PTO membership
FREE Mohave student directory
the option to participate in meetings and making decisions
the knowledge that you help fund:
For a $25 membership fee, you receive
PTO membership
FREE Mohave student directory
the option to participate in meetings and making decisions
the knowledge that you help fund:
classroom suppliesMohave PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization: donations are 100% tax deductible.
special events & celebrations for students
sports, arts, honors programs
graduation events
and other needs as they arise.