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Dear Parent/Student/Community,


Here are the latest announcements &
happenings at Tanque Verde High School.
We are proud of our Hawks!TVHS Hawk Logo 
  
  
  
  
  
    

 

 

Student Health

 

The February issue of Pediatrics discusses some of the risks associated with video game addiction, yes, addiction!

  1. It is well known that viewing violent films and TV shows increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior in children. But it is the interactive nature of violent video and computer games which have the most profound effect on children's aggressive behavior.
  2. Some of the other risks of pathologic gaming include:
    1. Depression
    2. Anxiety
    3. Social phobia
    4. Trouble in school
  3. Pathologic gaming is not a "phase" that children will simply outgrow. Once the compulsive pattern of game playing is established it seems to stick.
  4. What can parents do?
    1. Lay down strict rules about what kind of games are allowed in the house.
    2. Be aware of what kinds of games your children are playing.
    3. Impose and enforce time limits on gaming.
  

 

 

TVUSD Elementary Students Take Field Trip to Tanque Verde High School and view the TVHS Production of "Rococo Coco Bean" and get a chance to meet the cast! 

 

 

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 Staff Spotlight
  
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Donna Wilson

  

Learning a foreign language can be incredibly interesting and beneficial, especially with a great teacher. One of those great teachers is Mrs. Donna Wilson.

  

Donna Wilson has been teaching in the district for 38 years. She has taught Spanish here at Tanque Verde High School for the last four years and before that she taught Spanish at Emily Gray Junior High for 34 years. Teaching Spanish here in the district has been the only job Se�ora Wilson has had. After this current graduation class she will retire from teaching.

 

Mrs. Wilson has lived in Tucson and the surrounding area practically her whole life, except when she lived in Mexico to learn Spanish. She went to Amphitheater High School and continued her education at the University of Arizona where she received three Masters Degrees in Bilingual Education, Secondary Education, and Spanish. Her curiosity in foreign language and teaching stems from a French teacher she had in high school, who loved being a teacher. Se�ora Wilson shares the same feeling and says she will miss the students most when she is gone.

 

She believes the changes and growth that are happening here at Tanque Verde are for the best. Tanque Verde is growing to accommodate the changing needs and growth of its new student body. Even as a small school Tanque Verde High does a good job of accommodating the students needs and wants. Dedicated teachers like Donna Wilson are what help make this school great.

 

Thank you Mrs. Wilson, we will all miss you.

  

Jeff Maseeh

Kelton Moss

Photo Class 

 
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Barth 
  

Amanda Barth

 

 

Amanda Barth is in her second year of teaching here at Tanque Verde High School. She teaches Biology and AP Biology classes.  Ms. Barth has also taught English SL, Bilingual Biology, Computers and P.E. in Korea! Her favorite memory from Korea was teaching sign language to Korean kindergarteners. Before becoming a full time teacher, she was a substitute teacher.  Ms. Barth enjoys practicing martial arts (MuayThai) and also belly dancing in her free time.

 

Amanda lived in Houston until she was five years old.  After that, her family moved to Phoenix and she spent the rest of her childhood there. In school she was a good student, she listened well and took lots of notes. Ms. Barth was also a bit of a class clown. She went to Central High School and then studied Biology at Phoenix College where she earned her A.Sc. Ms. Barth then moved to Tucson where she studied General Biology at the University of Arizona, earning a B.Sc. Ms. Barth has done multiple research projects on different animals and bugs like bats, hummingbirds, bumblebees, and even butterflies.

 

Ms. Barth's favorite pastime is to travel; she has been to most of the states. She has also been to China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Mexico and even Canada! If she could travel anywhere she would want to visit New Zealand or Australia. Ms. Barth would also love to travel anywhere in Europe.

 

Trent Pearson and Katie Cohen
Photo Class

 

 

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 Sadie Hawkins "Country Sweetheart" Dance

     Saturday, Feb. 16 7-10 p.m.

     

    Cost is $15 for single/$25 for couple in advance; $20 for single/$30 for couple at the door. Ladies, don't be shy! Ask your guy!

     

     

     

    Upcoming AIMS Testing Dates

     

    Writing                    Monday, February 25
    Reading                  Tuesday, February 26
    Math/Stanford 10     Tuesday, April 9
    Science                  Wednesday, April 10  

        

     

    Parents may view 3rd Quarter interim grades through their ParentVUE

    account:  

     

      

    • ParentVUE
    • Grade Book 
    • 3rd Qtr Progress

     

    Parents can request their ParentVUE account information at the school office.

     

     

     

     

     

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

  

TVHS Hawks sponsored by NHS - all students, faculty, staff and families are welcome to join the team!

 

To register for the Sunday, March 17, 2013 - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure:

  1. Go to www.komensaz.org 
  2. Click on Race for the Cure
  3. Join an existing team = TVHS Hawks - High School Challenge (use search function under "Team Company") Captain = Sharon Akridge
  4. Follow the prompts to register
  5. Register as a "General Participant" - $30.00
  6. 8:00 am - 5K Non-competitive walk
  7. Pick a T-shirt size. T-shirt and race information will be mailed
  8. Register no later than Monday, March 4 to count as part of the Hawks Team
  9. Register and participate on the winning "High School Team Challenge" team. We won the High School Challenge three years in a row and lost last year to Ironwood Ridge by 4 registrants. Let's win the trophy back!!!
  10. We will organize transportation and meeting site for Sunday, March 17
  11. A team photo will be taken before the race
  12. Trophy ceremony begins at 9:45 am
  13. Return to TVHS
  • You can organize sponsors and raise additional monies to help the fight against breast cancer.
  • Encourage your friends and family to join our team and walk with us on March 17. 

 Note: This year's Race for the Cure will be held on the University of Arizona campus.

 

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Copy Paper Need at TVHS Continues  
Thank you to all of the TVHS families who have so generously donated copy paper to TVHS. The need continues for copy paper for class use and we will accept donations through the end of the school year. We need white copy paper, 8 1/2 x 11, in 20 lb. weight and brightness between 84 and 94, if the brightness is noted on the type of paper you buy. Simply drop off the paper in the high school office it will be a great help to us.

  
TVHS Mission/Vision Statement

 

Mission Statement - We strive for excellence, equality and accountability through rigor, relevance, responsibility and relationships. 

 

Vision Statement - Tanque Verde High School is a place where every student achieves excellence. Rigor, relevance, responsibility and relationships form the foundation on which knowledge and skills are built to prepare students for success. Critical thinking, problem solving, character development and life-long learning enable students to become contributing members of society in an ever-changing world.

 

 

 

Hawk Happenings (Upcoming Events)

Week of Feb 11 - Feb 15         

 

MONDAY - 2/11 

 Happy Monday !

 

 

TUESDAY - 2/12  
 Happy Tuesday!
 
 
WEDNESDAY - 2/13

*Academic Assistance, 7:15-8:00am 

  
THURSDAY - 2/14 

*Art Club, Room 204, 3:00-4:00pm

*Baseball/Softball Scrimmage vs Tombstone, 4:00pm - HOME


FRIDAY - 2/15

 Happy Friday! 

 

 

Saturday - 2/16

 

Sadie Hawkins "Country Sweetheart" Dance

 7-10 p.m.

 

Cost is $15 for single/$25 for couple in advance; $20 for single/$30 for couple at the door.

 

 

Looking Ahead

Feb. 21st & 22nd - Rodeo Break, NO SCHOOL

March 15th - Grading Day, NO SCHOOL

March 17th - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

March 25th - 29th - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

April 24th - Interim Grading Day - Early Release @ 10:56am

April 29 - TVHS Choir Concert, 7 p.m. @ EGJH MPR.
 

May 11 - Prom

 

May 16-TVHS Band Concert/ 6:30 p.m. @ EGJH.  

 

May 20-22 - Final Exams

 

May 22 - Graduation

 

 

See our TVHS Website,  Click Here  for all the latest information about TVHS.

 

 

 

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   Congratulations TVHS ! An "A" rated High School!