Progress Continues On WSS Construction

Construction at the West Sedona School campus is going full force this summer.  These pictures show the recent demolition of the old Building 200, which is being replaced by a completely new building.

Lots Of Fun Summer Activities From Parks & Rec

Movies by Moonlight- Saturday, May 30 at the Sedona Red Rock High School baseball field, you and your family can enjoy a double feature under the stars. Free admission for all to view- we will be showing Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D (3D glasses will be available at no charge) at 7:00 p.m., followed by Apollo 13 around 8:30 p.m.  Head to the concession stand to purchase popcorn and other goodies. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and don’t forget a flashlight. Please remember that no dogs are allowed on the field.

Special Classes Registration- Astronomy, Art, ESL, Health and Happiness, Music for Tots, Spanish and Tennis. Classes are for adults as well as children. Enjoy one of these six-week classes, but hurry because the registration deadline is Wednesday, June 2. Classes will begin the week of June 8. For a description of the class and instructor, you can find more information here.  Classes have a minimum number of student requirement in order to be held. Get your friends to sign up as well.

Tennis Camp Registration- Youth tennis camp to begin June 8. Sign up for one week at a time or for multiple weeks to receive a discount. Ages 7-10 meet from 9 a.m -12 p.m. daily and ages 11- 13 meet from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. A good time for kids involved. Play tennis, learn drills, play games and win prizes.  Complete details here.

Sedona Community Pool- Have you been to the pool yet? It’s open! Swim lessons, water aerobics, water walking, underwater hockey, lap swimming and more! See what are schedule has to offer you, . Open seven days a week, we are sure to have a program for you to enjoy. Living on a budget? Purchase a 30-visit punch pass, and enjoy the pool at a discount. Call the pool at 282-0112 or Parks and Recreation at 282-7098 with any questions.

Big Park Flips Switch On Solar System

Big Park students Annie Parella and Sophia Perry cut the ribbon at Big Park Community School’s solar dedication ceremony.  Looking on are Principal Steve Gardner, Bob Georgeoff of APS Energy Services, Governing Board member Carolyn Huggins, Superintendent Mike Aylstock, Governing Board president Bobbie Surber, Governing Board member John Wesnitzer, and Tony Tewelis of APS Renewable Energy Department.

Sedona Red Rock News:  VOC school goes solar

Debra Beck Hosts Parenting Q & A

Parents do you want your teen to develop the tools they need to become confident, successful and independent adults?  Are you looking for effective tools to help guide your teen, while maintaining a close relationship with them?

Join me for a Free Q & A on important issues we face with our teens today.
When: June 8th 2009 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Where: Sedona Public Library
Seating is limited so please call to reserve your space today!
Hosted by Mentor & Author Debra Beck of My Feet Aren’t Ugly, A girl’s Guide To Loving From The Inside Out.  Debra Mentors both Parents and Teens.

Call Debra for more information- 928-300-0447
Summer Girls Cirlce starts in June
Mentoring for both teens & parents
www.myfeetarentugly.com

Dr. Susann Terry-Gage Receives Award

Dr. Susann Terry-Gage, Special Education Director of our school district has been named the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Administrator Award for the Educational Services Division by the Arizona School Administrators. Susann will receive her award during a luncheon on Monday, June 15th, at 12:30 p.m. at the ASA Summer Conference held at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel in Tucson. ASA website

2009 SRRHS Graduates Receive Scholarships

Principal David Lykins recognizes scholarship recipients.

Sedona Red Rock High School recently held its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the High School Gym.  Thanks so much to the following scholarship donors and congratulations to the well-deserved recipients.

Arizona Board of Regents High Honors Tuition Waivers for exceeding standards on all AIMS tests and maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5: Adrienne Camus, Brielle Cavanaugh, Kelly Cosgrove, Amanda Coughlin, Ciera Crawley, Isabella De Luz, Luke Dumyahn, Brenna Garland, Jessica Garnello, Selina Gilbertson, David Goelitz, Morgan Granchelli, Douglas Haines, Michelle Henry, Danielle Holman, Chris Kamas, Chris Lloyd, Calliope Luedecker, Elizabeth Lugviel, Maryanne Mobley, Andrew Swartwout, Nicholas Tarantino, Sergio Toscano, Justin Velazquez, Rachel Watson, Kelly Zarcone

Arizona Elks Association/Sedona Elks Club Lodge #2291: Ciera Crawley, Andy Swartwout

Arizona State University: LSP: Justin Velazquez; Leadership Scholarship: Stadler Ho; Presidents Scholarship: Kelly Cosgrove, Jessica Garnello, Samantha Juda, Maryanne Mobley, Erik Svensson, Andy Swartwout, Tori Talkington; University Scholarship: Brielle Cavanaugh, Breanne Cunningham, Danielle Holman, Becca Huffman

Big Park Regional Coordination Council: Catey Maxey

Jonathan Burgueno Entrepreneur: Sergio Toscano

Coffee Pot Restaurant: Martin Montes de Oca

Carl & Katherine Fliessbach Trust: Jordan Paxton

Al & Marion Herrman Scholarship: Art: Jessamine Conway; Business: Sergio Toscano; Music: Adrienne Camus; Scholar/Athlete: James Moore

Worth and Dot Howard Foundation: Kelly Cosgrove

Human Liberty Foundation: Stephan Herrera

Keep Sedona Beautiful: Ciera Crawley

Phyllis Latch: Hayley McCord

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): Hayley McCord

Patty Nelson Scholarship: Graham Greenfield

Northern Arizona University: President’s Scholarship: Selina Gilbertson, Morgan Granchelli; Merit Scholarship: Luke Dumyahn, Joshua Gage, Graham Greenfield, Douglas Haines, Carter Jones, Justin Velazquez; Dean’s Scholarship: Amanda Coughlin, Jessica Garnello, Samantha Juda, Chris Kamas, Calliope Luedecker, Rachel Watson

P.E.O STAR Scholarship: Samantha Juda

Red Rock News Scholarship: Samantha Juda

Red Rock State Park – Joan Hamilton Scholarship: Andy Swartwout

Salt River Materials Group: James Moore, Rachel Watson

Sedona Arts Festival: Lilah Edwards, Danielle Holman, Lili Middleton

Sedona Bell Rock Kiwanis: Ciera Crawley, Graham Greenfield, Luke Dumyahn, Jordan Paxton

Sedona Gem & Mineral Club: Brielle Cavanaugh, Breanne Cunningham

Rotary Club of Sedona: Samantha Juda, Sergio Toscano

Sedona-Oak Creek Lions Club: Luke Dumyahn, Ciera Crawley Michelle Henry

Sedona Scholarship Fund: Michelle Henry, Liana O’Boyle

Sedona Swim Team: Samantha Juda, Joshua Gage

Sedona 30: Breanne Crunningham, David Goelitz, Douglas Haines, Christopher Kamas, Christopher Lloyd, Oscar Montes de Oca, Liana O’Boyle, Erik Svensson, Nicholas Tarantino, Michelle Henry, Sergio Toscano

Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition: Maryanne Mobley

Southwest Foods Excellence: Catey Maxey, Liana O’Boyle

University of Arizona: Arizona Excelence: Doug Haines; Wildcat Excellence: Michelle Bunker, Adrienne Camus, Brielle Cavanaugh, Kelly Cosgrove, Ciera Crawley, Luke Dumyahn, Stadler Ho, Samantha Juda, Elizabeth Lugviel, Catey Maxey, Martin Montes de Oca, Andy Swartwout, Tori Talkington, Rachel Watson

Verde Valley Medical Center: Physicians: Andy Swartwout; Staff: Amanda Coughlin

West Family Scholarship: Michelle Henry, Becca Huffman, Faith Goimaric

Merle R. Zeschke Scholarship: Rachel Watson

SRRHS – Leadership: Justin Velazquez, Jordan Paxton

SRRHS – Most Improved GPA: Sally Williams

SRRHS – National Honor Society: Lili Middleton

SRRHS – Outstanding Newspaper Journalists: Brenna Garland, Samantha Juda

SRRHS – Outstanding Yearbook Activities Directors: Breanne Haas, Elizabeth Lugviel

Pfeifer Profiled in Sedona Red Rock News

Pfeifer says teaching is a learning experience, not work

Yavapai County’s fourth- through eighth-grade Teacher of the Year doesn’t say she goes to work, she says she goes to school…  Click Here for Full Story

Casting Call!

Have you ever wanted to be in a movie? You might get a chance to do just that by signing up as an extra for the new motion picture called “Sedona”. The casting crew is looking for men, women, and children of all ages who will be available this summer. One particular scene will require a lot of school-aged kids to be “students” at a school.

To register, all you have to do is send an email to extras@sedonamovie.com. Please include 1) full name, 2) gender, 3) age, 4) ethnicity, 5) phone number and 6) email address for contacting you. Once you are on the list, you will be contacted at a later time and given more details on the production schedule.

All types, colors, shapes and sizes are encouraged to register. You must be able to work during the work week. For more information on this exciting project, visit the official website at SedonaMovie.com

Come See Sedona’s New Toy Store

Local’s Special: 10% OFF

Come play at Toy Town
Saturday, May 23, 1-3p.m.
• Fun KID-TIVITIES
• Magical Michael
• Great Giveaways
• Face Painting

Read more about it!

Big Park Solar Dedication Ceremony

There will be a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Big Park Community School 100 kW Solar Photovoltaic Installation on May 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. This project is believed to be the largest solar installation on a public school in the State of Arizona.  The location will be the Big Park Community School Front Lawn at 25 W Saddlehorn Road.  Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.

Among the speakers at the event will be Superintendent Mike Aylstock, Big Park Principal Steve Gardner, Governing Board President Bobbie Surber, and Bob Georgeoff of APS Energy Services.  For more information, contact Dave Young at dave.young@sedona.k12.az.us.