New Teachers: 1st Day
Content Area Specialists and Special Education
Friday, July 27, 2012
Art, Music and PE: Aurora Hills Middle School
Professional Learning & Conference Center
Business: Pickens Technical College
Mt. Massive
Special Ed - SLP, Vision, Hearing, OT, FA, Life Skills, Affective Needs, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Cross Categorical: PLCC/Mt. Massive
15771 E. 1st Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 Continental Breakfast
K-5 Literacy & Math: Aurora Quest K-8
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
6-12 Literacy & Math: Aurora Hills Middle School
Welcome
Science: Aurora Hills Middle School
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Social Studies: Aurora Hills Middle School
Teachers report to their buildings immediately after the welcome session.
World Language: Aurora Hills Middle School Career Technical Education: Pickens Technical College
To view the entire schedule go to: http://instruction.aurorak12.org/files/2012/05/ 2012-13-NT-Beginning-of-the-Year-Info-REVI SED-06-21-12.pdf
Early Childhood Education: Aurora Quest K-8
VPConnect VP001
NEW TEACHER EDITION
Welcome Vista PEAK Teachers! Welcome to the greatest profession! Your energy for learning, students and their passions makes you a wonderful addition. We have no doubt the difference you will make in the lives of learners and to the field of eduction.
Counselors: Go to your assigned schools Nurses: Educational Services Center 3
Monday, July 30th and Tuesday, July 31st
Locations
K-5 Classroom Teachers Aurora Quest K-8 17351 E. 2nd Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 7:30-3:30
6-12 Classroom Teachers Aurora Hills Middle School 1009 South Uvalda St. Aurora, CO 80012 7:30-3:30
together. Leverage natural creativity that flows from you and your students. There
Linking technology, engagement, and
classroom, let them feel and see the
will be restrictions, roadblocks and hurdles.
learners with powerful instruction is a must
values you hold dear. Move away
Fight through these for what is best for
in the 21st Century. Do it! Don’t be afraid.
from the traditional, sterile classroom
student learning.
If you receive resistance, state your case and
that will be standard-operating
Go after it with your students. Challenge them, challenge yourself, and take risks
VISTA PEAK EXPLORATORY 24551 E. 1ST AVE AURORA , CO 80018 303.3 64.3757 VISTA PEAK PREPARATORY 24500 E. 6TH AVENUE AURORA CO 80018 303-340-012 1
“ While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about “
3 // Establish your Design Sense for the Learning Space
2 // Open the World of Learning to Your Students and Open Your Students to the World
1 // Go Fishing Down the Hall
paint a picture of what is possible. Be a
When your students enter the
procedure for many. It is easy to go
model if they need it. Confront every yeah,
with the flow and succumb to the
butts head on!
expectations in place. Resist and bring to the school, the classroom, and the students the learning spaces they deserve!
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Professional Development The Directors are working on Professional Development for the 1st days back to school. You can see updated agenda and location information at the following link. https://docs.google.com/a/vistapea kstaff.org/document/d/1B3wMGyNk 4m-UUYaFBmosJkMUjT8ZjDh0I-JJ9 nFKEIs/edit
SUMMER READING At VP we place enormous emphasis on professional reading at the foundation of our professional development. In order to continue to foster our ability to formulate a positive climate and culture as well as equip ourselves with different perspectives around equity, we have selected the following titles: We Can’t Teach what We Don’t Know by Gary Howard and Flip Flippen’s the Flip Side. These books are intended to support our ability to foster powerful relationships with students by breaking out of our own personal constraints and broadening our perspectives around equity and access All staff members are expected to read the text and be ready to discuss the content during the first week back to school! If you wish to select your own choice book, please speak to your Director today. Staff will receive salary advancement credit or re-licensure credit. Please indicate which book you will read by filling out the SUMMER BOOK STUDY SELECTION FORM Please make your selection. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5Bd3FPYVo0RHd 2UVNfUngwakU0R1E6MQ
Annual Work Agreement As part of our Innovation Application each licensed staff member is required to sign an annual work agreement (AWA). The district Master Agreement is in effect except for the areas specifically stipulated in the Innovation Plan and highlighted in the AWA. If you haven’t already signed and turned in your AWA, please go to the following link and print your copy, sign and turn it in to either Elizabeth or Irma. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imDSgDX3NHeOSWSYQ_mKcrqZbYNIHWDhb hTr7ZjjLHU/edit
“ Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand ”
Unified Improvement Plan, Strategic Plan and Innovation Plan The three plans outlined above are what drive our decision making on the Vista PEAK P-20 Campus. Please familiarize yourself with these plans prior to the start of the school year. You may find these plans at the links below:
Unified Improvement Plan:
http://issuu.com/fireflydenver/docs/uip_vp_final_2011-12/3
Strategic Plan:
https://docs.google.com/a/vistapeakstaff.org/document/d/1BKOJw2NCcf R0TZmQNbGV14XTI6LveEKt1lHlmZNrgOU/edit?authkey=CI6CoKsI&aut hkey=CI6CoKsI
Innovation Plan:
http://sites.showitfast.com/44012/60360/vpinnovaappfinal.pdf
Important Information Regarding Building Access, Keys, etc.
If you have not already been to Human Resources to get your district photo ID, please do so soon. Your photo ID must be taken in order for you to get a badge and a building access key. Human Resources is located at the following address: 1085 Peoria Street Aurora, CO 80011 You can see Elizabeth at PREP and Irma at Exploratory to get your key the first day you are in the building. PREP Office Hours 7:00-12:00 through July 23rd July 23rd until the start of school 7:00-4:00 Exploratory Office Hours 7:00-12:00 through July 23rd July 23rd until the start of school 7:30-4:15 If you need to store classroom materials you are welcome to drop them off during the above office hours.
Vista PEAK PREP Registration 8th-9th – July 24th, 2012 from 10:00am – 2:00pm (10:00-12:00 A-L and 12:00-2:00 M-Z)
10th-11th – July 25th, 2012 from 10:00am – 2:00pm (10:00-12:00 A-L and 12:00-2:00 M-Z)
If you are able to volunteer to help with registration we would be grateful and you would get a chance to meet some of our VP students! Please let Elizabeth Weiland know if you are able to volunteer.
POWER TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS PoWeR is an acronym for Post Secondary and Workforce Readiness. In line with our vision and philosophy and as part of our innovation plan, we have worked to extend learning opportunities for students. PoWeR sessions can take three forms: The Academy of Math and Literacy, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) and Intervention. PoWeR Sessions are also an opportunity for teachers to share their passions with students. Staff members are assigned to the PoWeR Session from October 18th-26th or April 1st-9th. The last PoWeR Session from June 10th-20th are reserved for off campus experiences such as trips to Washington DC, Puerto Rico, etc. We have assigned each of you to a PoWeR Session. Please see the following links to view your assigned sessions. https://docs.google.com/a/vistapeaksta ff.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjROO7K 20RrzdGJUOUZWWDJuX1pjUG5LY29v XzlVMkE#gid=0
Director Contact Information D R . M A R I S O L E N R I Q U E Z , V I S TA P E A K P R E P
mfenriquez@aps.k12.co.us 303-483-5408 (cell) 303-340-0121 x26224 C R A I G L Y L E , V I S TA P E A K P R E P
crlyle@aps.k12.co.us 303-332-4321 (cell) 303-340-0121 X26221 M E L A N I E M O R E N O , V I S TA P E A K E X P L O R AT O R Y
mjmoreno@aps.k12.co.us 720-840-5732 (cell) 303-364-3757 x23019 G A R R E T T R O S A , V I S TA P E A K P R E P
gjrosa@aps.k12.co.us 303-257-1435 (cell) 303-340-0121 x26222
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Vista PEAK Staff 2012-13 Vista PEAK hiring committees have been busy since March to find the very best teachers to compliment our existing staff. Over the past 3 months we have hired close to 40 new staff members. Below find the list of all VP PREP and VP Exploratory Staff with those are new highlighted in blue.
VISTA PEAK EXPLORATORY STAFF PRESCHOOL Deb Trafton Michelle Gould Stacey Ivey Amanda Esa Carolyn Evans Isidra Tabb
KINDERGARTEN Jenny Brey Mary Pat Reddick Katie Corson Arianne Mazzotta Darrah Gardner
1st GRADE
7TH GRADE
Debra Carter Josh Brenning 6/7 Humanities Heather Eagen
EXPLORATORIES
AFFECTIVE NEEDS Amie Seese Alexandra Barutch Daphne Tsung Laura Winger
Adam Laughlin, Art Yolanda Calderon, Music Chris Magrin, PE Andrea Kuntz, PE Kelly Ferguson, Spanish Kim Culhane, Technology
CUSTODIAL STAFF
COUNSELING
Kevin King, Cafeteria Manager Michelle Mormino Margaret Smith
Andrea Yahner
Ken Sutton Chi Kwong Xaum Pham Bill Burkholder
CAFETERIA STAFF
Denise Bielz Dana Zervas William Simpson Stacey Rhuby Kory Jensen
DEAN OF STUDENTS
2nd GRADE
NURSE AND HEALTH PARAPROFESSIONAL
Jessica LeClair Leslie Burton Deborah Butler Aubrey Marsolais
3rd GRADE
Larry Thigpen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Stuart Ritchie
Julie Thigpen, Nurse Robin Pulton, Health Paraprofessional
ELA TEACHER LEADER Anna Sommerhauser
Veronica Rodriguez Carrie Munson Jennifer Gant Danielle Hunter
LITERACY INTERVENTIONISTS
4th GRADE
Kate Fouts Annette Maes Acadia Yondorf
Ashley Inman Kasandra Shawver Virginia Bays
5th GRADE
Alejandra Morales Jennifer Case Nicole Roberts
6th GRADE
Thuy Huynh Jessica Cuthbertson Alissa Ulitsky Lucia Gasper Domingo 6/7 Science
Carrie Swanson Vanessa Valencia
SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARAPROFESSIONALS
Jesus Valle Corine Muehlhausen, EA Tanya Crawford Betty Jackson Kevin Campbell, Technology EA Charles Tansey, Media EA Joe Hill
AUXILIARY STAFF
Erin Fox, Psychologist Amber Anderson, Speech Pathologist
VISTA PEAK PREPARATORY STAFF LITERACY
Heather Price Kauline Sidinger Amber Swain Laura Klein Carlen Arnold Lindsey Darbonne
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Angelina Walker Veronica Ramos, Teacher Leader
SCIENCE
Jason LaPera, Health Sciences Pathway Jeffrey Spencer Matt Borushko, STEM Pathway Katie Law-Balding, Health Sciences Pathway Nicole McWright Anne Huddle Brent Klapthor
MATH
SPECIAL EDUCATION Colleen Dobson Bart Cron Chris Moros
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Kimberly Ausman, ED2020 Matt Brody, EA Learning Commons
WORLD LANGUAGE Jenny Chen, Mandarin Lauren Houser, Spanish Kelly Ferguson. Spanish
DEANS OF STUDENTS Lodia Hemmingway Truman Garred
CAMPUS MONITOR Don Roberts Ezekiel Rankin
Dayna Sherrill Elsa Moore Lenny Ciletti, STEM Pathway Brian Woll Monica Blomker Jenny Schiff
TECHNICIAN
SOCIAL STUDIES
OFFICE STAFF
Tom Fox
NURSE AND HEALTH PARAPROFESSIONAL Julie Thigpen, Nurse Cindy Allen, Health Paraprofessional
Josh Cooley Michael Dougherty, Business Pathway Jason Elliott Kauline Sidinger Andrea Hite Aaron Dunning
Elizabeth Weiland, Office Manager Lorena Pantoja, Front Office Clerk Katrina Dainko, Registrar Yvette Moye, Attendance and Support Ser. Clerk Karen McClellan, Bookeeper Kathy Cole, Athletics Secretary
PE
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Simon Morwood Pat Rock
ART
Erin Ohnstad
THEATER AND FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Ken Sutton David Lahowetz Macrena Delores
CAFETERIA STAFF
Heath Stecklein
Amy Byrne Cherrie Lesser
COUNSELING
AUXILIARY STAFF
Nikki Ciletti Sean Murphy
Katie Williams, Psychologist
OFFICE STAFF
Irma Ruiz, Office Manager Ana Lahowetz, Clerk Meg Blair, Clerk
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