Grand Canyon Prep: December 2005

Friday, December 16, 2005

Announcements for December 16, 2005

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It was a very fast paced semester with a lot of excitement. We want to thank all the hard work that was put forth by the students,teachers, and families.We hope every one has a great holiday break. Stay safe. We look forward to seeing every one back 1/3/ 06. Have a great and safe New Year. Take care.

David Gordon
School Director

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Announcements for December 15

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please forgive the lateness of the announcement

Finals in History, Science, and Math classes tomorrow.

Holiday Party from 2:00 to 2:30. Bring goodies

Please do not forget to bring old clothes, toys, or books for children in need.

Take care.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Announcements for December 14

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well

There is still time to help children in need who need clothes, toys, food, or reading material. Please help us to help them.

Japanese, Spanish, and Science Elective final examinations tomorrow.

School will restart on 1/3/05. January 2 is a legal holiday.

Mr. B's Business Management Projects extended until 1/3/05.

Semester Report Cards will be released on Thursday 1/5/05.

We have added links for all East Valley libraries under the current events section of this blog.

Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Announcements and Assignments for this week

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Gift and Clothes Drive will end on Friday. It is not too late. PLEASE HELP OUT. There are children in need that need our help.

The second semester will start on January 3. Our calendar originally said January 2 but we forgot that was a legal holiday because January 1 was on Sunday. Please advise if there are any questions.

We have added links to the following libraries; Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Mesa Community College, and Arizona State University under the Current Events section. Please take advantage of them.

Life Science and Earth Science finals are tomorrow.

Students who have not finished Mr. B's Business Management projects need to do so by the end of the week.

Final Examinations on Thursday and Friday.

Holiday Party from 2:00 to 2:30 on Friday.

Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Friday, December 09, 2005

Announcements and Assignments for December 9, 2005

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is having a great weekend.

Please remember that we are collecting toys, clothes, cash, and other miscellaneous items. Please help out as we are trying to make this a better holiday season for children in need.

We will be in need of Parent Aids in the Second Semester. Our greatest need will be first and second hour on A Days. Please advise if you can help. Thank you.

Final examinations are next Thursday and Friday. Final Projects will also be due. STUDY AND PREPARE.

Please advise if there are any questions.Take care and have a great weekend.

Thursday, December 08, 2005

Announcements and Assignments for 12/8

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please remember that we are looking for help in the Holiday Gift Drive this year. Clothes, Toys, Books, DVDs, Cds, money are all welcome as we hope to make several children's' holidays a better one.

Japanese and Spanish students need to prepare for their final examinations and projects.

Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Announcements and Assignments for December 7

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well.

Please remember the Holiday Gift/Clothes Drive is going on. We would really appreciate every ones participation in it. We would also accept cash donations for Angel Tree recipients.

Final semester examinations will be held on Thursday 12/15 and Friday 12/16. Students should start preparing their notes and materials.

World History V students have to bring in an article on Middle East peace.

World Literature III: Chapters Two and Three in Gullivers Travels. Also Grammar/Nouns/Pronouns.

World Literature IV: Read to chapter 10. Nothing But the Truth Grammar-Verbs

U.S. Lit: Slide show

World Lit V: Read to page 100: Page 451 Grammar -noun-pronoun-verb

Monday, December 05, 2005

Assignments for December 5, 2005

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you all had a great weekend.

All World History classes have current events

World History IV has a three paragraph essay on how Europeans felt about going to war.

U.S. History students have paper assignment to work on.

Mr B's first hour Math has handout 2.4
Mr. B's fourth hour Math has a handout

World Lit III: Read chapter Two on Gullivers Travels
World Lit IV:Grammar Worksheet on pronouns
U.S. Lit: Slide presentation; DO NOT FORGET VOCAB BOOKS

Semester Examinations will be completed by December 15 and December 16.

Please advise if there are any questions.

Friday, December 02, 2005

Assignments for Friday, December 2

Dear Parents and Guardians,

World History V: Time line on European Union from 1945 to 1957
World Literature III: Rough Draft
World Literature IV: Research
U.S. Lit: Slide Presentation on college application: Rough Draft
World Literature V: Slide Presentation:Rough Draft

Thursday, December 01, 2005

Announcements and Assignments for December 1, 2005

Dear Parents and Guardians,

PROGRESS REPORT GRADES ARE OUT. PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE COPY.

Please remember that there is always Japanese and Spanish homework.

Please advise if there are questions. Take care.

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2008/09 Second Semester Principals List

Drew Kistler
Jaclyn Wechsler
Anton Staedicke
Clifford Alexander
Camille Alexander
Joseph Spadafino
Denise Valenzuela
D.J. Owsley
Andrew Gallini
Tawny Branson
Leah Howard
Sandra Lee
Cameron Hill
Qian Liao
Alyssa Brimacombe
Katrina Perez

Teacher Biographies

We are very proud to present to our students and their families the Grand Canyon Teaching Staff for the 2007/08 school year.

Todd Burke: An Educational Consultant in his second year with us, Mr. Burke is and experienced principal and secondary/ post secondary instructor. He helps oversee our accredition and professional development. He is in his second year with us.
Benjamin Broyles: A first year Music instructor at Grand Canyon Prep, Mr. Broyles has extensive teaching experience through La Musique Academy in Mesa Arizona as a private instructor for the last three years. He is currently earning his teaching certificate in Music Education.
Kevin Crawford: A Certified instructor, Mr. Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University in History and Business Administration. A former stock broker, Mr. Crawford has had two years of teaching experience prior to joining Grand Canyon Prep as a Social Studies teacher..
David Gordon: The founder of the school, Mr. Gordon has over eleven years teaching experience in the areas of English and History. He also has ten years experience as an Administrator and Principal. Mr. Gordon has two Bachelor of Arts Degrees and is a Certified Secondary Teacher. He is a published writer and has participated in the revision of the National History Standards. He is currently participating in the revision of the Arizona Social Studies Standards.
David Grago: Mr. Grago is an experienced Japanese Teacher who will rejoin us for 2007/08 school year. Mr. Grago has had experience teaching Japanese at Arizona State University. He has also been a Japanese Interpreter for Continental Airlines and an instructor for Nissan. He has Bachelors in Japanese from the University of Hawaii and a Masters from National University.
Steve Harmon: A certified math, science, computer science, and history teacher, Mr. Harmon has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Arizona State University. He has over eleven years of teaching experience. Mr. Harmon has worked nine years at Grand Canyon Prep.
Jelena Eros: An award winning artist whose paintings decorate her classroom, Ms. Eros has entered her artworks in competitions around the world. Holding a degree in Art from the Hungarian University of Applied Art, Ms. Eros has extensive teaching experience as she also teaches at the Young Rembrandts Private Arts School. She teaches Art Portfolio and Art Animation at Grand Canyon Prep.
Andrea Domanik: Holder of two Masters Degrees in Biology and Secondary Education, Ms. Domanik teaches Science at Grand Canyon Prep. Her experience also includes Managing the Superfund at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and as a Coordinator for Desert Botanical Garden.
Carol Payant: Ms. Payant will be working her sixth year at Grand Canyon Prep. A certified special education teacher with twenty years experience, Ms. Payant has a Masters in Education. Ms. Payant also helps Grand Canyon Prep with service learning and career pathways.
Yolanda Ratliff: In her fifth year with us, Mrs. Ratliff will be teaching First and Second Year Spanish for us during the 2006/07 school year. She has Degrees in Communications and the Humanities from Grand Canyon University. She has taught Spanish since 1969. Among her teaching assignments have been Berlitz, the City of Phoenix and News School for the Arts.
Marsha Fagan” A certified Martial Arts instructor with extensive private instructor experience through organizations like the Boys and Girls Club.
Jason Fay: A Music teacher in his first year at Grand Canyon Prep, Mr. Fay has extensive experience as a private Music instructor through organizations like La Musique and The Bandstand. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Arizona State University.
Robert Slusser: A person with extensive experience as an entrepreneur, Mr. Slusser holds a Masters in Business Administration and is certified in Mathematics and Highly qualified in Social Studies. He teaches Math, Social Studies, and Career Pathways for us and has had experience as a college instructor.
Jeffrey Virgin: A third year teacher, Mr. Virgin teaches English at Grand Canyon Prep. He has a Masters in Secondary Education and Curriculum from the University of Phoenix.

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