Peoria Unified School District December 2014 PULSE Newsletter by Peoria Unified School District

Peoria Uniﬁ ed Sch�l District Monthly Newsletter with Breakfast & Lunch Menus

PEORIA UNIFIED’S LATEST SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE

DECEMBER 2014 Calendar Highlights: Dec 2 | Governing Board Study Session | HS Block Scheduling, 4:30 p.m; Governing Board mee�ng, 5:30 p.m.

Veterans Honored at Events throughout District

Peoria Unified, one of Arizona’s largest unified school districts, prides itself with a 95 percent high school graduation rate, excelling s c h o o l s , awa rd - w i n n i n g teachers, high AIMS test scores, specialized signature programs and championship sports programs. WWW.PEORIAUD.K12.AZ.US

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Second-graders Anthony HasenhauerCenname and Annika Cender a�ended a Veterans Day assembly at Zuni Hills Elememtary.

Members of the armed services were honored at Veterans Day events held at schools throughout the district. Students extended invitations to family and neighbors to attend a special Veterans Day recognition at their school. These tributes included breakfast, lunch or schoolwide assemblies with choir, band and dance performances. Guest speakers were introduced, students gave patriotic speeches. Slide shows and videos paid tribute or told the history of Veterans Day. Students made post-

Touching Lives, Making An Impact Recently I learned that a student of mine, �ive years prior, was in critical care and spending her time between surgeries in ICU. My heart sank. In class she always was the �irst to worry about another student, make a poster, rally a cause, and to share openly that Tracy Livingston Board Member her sister was her best friend and how cancer changed their family forever. Heart, love and passion continues to pour out of her soul. I know that from the balloons, the well-wishers, her family and her best friend not wanting to leave her side. Before walking to her

room, I stopped at the desk, washed my hands for the 75th time and took a deep breath. “Are you ok?” The kind receptionist offered...”Yes, I just do not want to go down that hall.” Tearing up and feeling foolish, at my emotion, she put her hand on mine and asked...”Family?” “No,” now feeling like a fool. “Just a teacher of the past, like a ghost of terror, I suppose.” The kind woman nodded. “No, like an angel.” Tears ran down my face. I sat down. A Hispanic family nodded, smiled and said, “Roca de los profesores” (teachers rock), a little pumpkin no taller than my knee hugged me... and with that, courage was given to make the walk and see my doll. That is my life, and one I

ers and signs adorned with American �lags and messages of thanks and support in red, white and blue. Schools held blood drives, collected donations for the Wounded Warriors and Jeans for Troops.

Nathan Hinz Hinz, in ﬁrst grade at Coyote Hills Elementary Elementary, with his great-grandpa Frank Wells Wells, a World World II Veteran.

would not change for all the money in the world. I touch lives. So do you, everyday and everyway. More often than not I often feel like the students give more than I could ever give back...but then the moment arrived when my doll opened her beautiful eyes, “Mrs. L. I love you, you are my favorite language arts teacher ever... and talked about often at the high school.” The best, still remembered, unbelievable that those words would be uttered, even more from my doll �ighting to get stronger each day. I was there for her, and yet she was there for me, times have not changed. May your days be bright not just during the holidays but those moments when you realize you made an impact.

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Election Results Bring Changes to Governing Board During the General Election district voters elected newcomers Beverly Pingerelli and Judy Doane and reelected Kathy Knecht to the Peoria Uni�ied Governing Board. Beverly Pingerelli, who will replace outgoing Board Member Hal Borhauer, and Kathy Knecht were elected to four-year terms and Judy Doane, who will replace outgoing Board Member James Kistner, was elected for a twoyear term. New and re-elected Board Members will be sworn in on Dec. 2.

Peoria Uniﬁed is hos�ng a Recep�on for outgoing Board Members:

AzMERIT Tests to Replace AIMS, Spring 2015

eighth-graders and high In November, the Ariz. school end-of-course asDepartment of Education sessments for high school (ADE) announced a new students, will be between assessment — Ariz. MeaMarch 30-May 8. If the dissurement of Educational trict chooses paper and Readiness to Inform Teachpencil tests, ing (AzMERIT) Spring 2015 AzMERIT they will be — that will reTes� ng Windows for administered place the AIMS Peoria Uniﬁed students: April 13-24. Reading, WritMarch 30—May 8, You can ing and Mathif tests are to be �ind additionematics tests administered on-line; al informabeginning April 13—24, tion about Az Spring 2015. if tests are to be MERIT testThe ADE is administered on paper. ing at www. allowing disazed/gov/ tricts to choose AzMERIT, or email queshow they will administer the tions to AzMERIT@ased. tests: either on paper or ongov. line. A link to the ADE webCurrently, Peoria Uni�ied site has been added to is evaluating how it will adPeoria Uni�ied’s website, minister the tests. Should www.peoriaud.k12.az.us, Peoria Uni�ied opt for online under the Parents tab. We testing, the period of time look forward to sharing the district will have to admore information with you minister the Spring 2015 when it becomes available. AzMERIT for third- through

Gardening Guest at Desert Palms

Hal Borhauer & James Kistner 4:30 -5:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 16 in the lobby of the District Administra�on Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd. The en�re community is invited to a�end to thank outgoing Board Members for their service to students and staﬀ.

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The kindergarteners at Desert Palms Elementary plant vegetables with Dave Owens Owens, 3TV Garden Guy, during a live television segment.

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Coyote Hills Elementary First Graders Enjoy Reading Gi� of Books

First-graders in Sheree Deardoﬀ ’s class are seen here in the Coyote Hills Elementary library enjoying one of two books donated by Phoenix Book Company. The dona�on of the books to all elementary schools makes for consistency in library lessons taught to students throughout the district.

Spotlight on Valued Vistancia Staﬀ

Centennial High’s Outstanding Ariz. American Indian Student of the Year Jus�n Susan, Susan a junior at Centennial High, High received a very high honor as the Ariz. American Indian Excellence in Leadership Student of the Year (male) Award winner, presented by the Phoenix Indian Center.

Terri Stueckrath Stueckrath, sixth-grade teacher at Vistancia Elementary Elementary, was presented the 99.9 KEZ Excellence in Educa�on award for November by Marty Manning, KEZ radio personality. She was nominated by parent, Ilse Kremer.r.r Also in November at Vistancia, Vistancia fifthf grade teacher Rachel MacDonald was recognized as a KNIX Teacher of the Week. A parent nominated her for the incredible job she did to help classmates cope with the recent loss of a student.

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Peoria High Auto Shop Earns National Certiﬁcation Peoria High School’s A u t o m o t ive p ro g ra m was approved as a 5 year ASE Automotive Service Excellence, ASE, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, (NATEF) certi�ication for Maintenance and Light

Repair. Peoria High’s Automotive program is one of two high schools in the Phoenix area with a Nationally Certi�ied Au t o m o t ive Tra i n i n g Program. It is one of �ive in the state with the NATEF Certi�ication.

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Peoria Uniﬁed’s Governing Board & Meeting Information

Neighbor Shares WOW! Story of Apache Elementary Crossing Guard

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board consists of five members, each of whom resides within the school district. They serve voluntarily. School board elec�ons are held in conjunction with state and federal elec�ons every two years. Peoria Unified Governing Board Mee�ngs are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month with a few excep�ons. Mee�ngs are held at the District Administra�on Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Road, unless otherwise posted. The public is welcome to a�end. To verify the start time of a meeting, access an agenda, or view a meeting streaming live, visit peoriaud.k12.az.us. The public is welcome to contact board members by email:

Parents, staff, students and even neighbors share experiences of when they were WOW’d by an extraordinary Peoria Uni�ied employee. Here is a WOW! story re c e n t ly s u b m i t t e d by a resident for an Apache Elementary crossing guard Ken Miller:

Hal Borhauer hborhauer@peoriaud.k12.az.us

Ma� Bullock mbullock@peoriaud.k12.az.us

James Kistner

“My family lives in the Apache Elementary area, however my children a�end other Peoria Uniﬁed Schools. Every weekday I drive past the crosswalk at John Cabot Rd. and Country Club Pkwy. I do not have to go this way as there are other routes to get out from my house, however my children and I choose to go this way. We choose it because we know without a doubt that we will be greeted with a smile and a wave by the wonderful crossing guard. Every time we have been by he is waving, smiling, happy to share his joy. It is refreshing to start our day on a posi�ve note. On Halloween he dressed up, decorated the area and set a table with candy for the kids. This

man doesn’t know me and has no idea that he has made a posi�ve impact on mine and my children’s lives. He is a special person, you can tell he has a huge heart and he spreads happiness. Thank you Mr. Crossing Guard for radia�ng your happy light into our world!”

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Apache Elementary crossing guard Ken Miller dressed as the tooth fairy for Halloween.

jkistner@peoriaud.k12.az.us

Kathy Knecht

WOW! stories are shared weekly with Peoria Uni�ied staff in the Bulletin Board, a newsletter emailed to all staff. Our friends at Horace Mann generously sponsor WOW ! s to r i e s a n d present gift cards to staff members who are featured in a Bulletin Board newsletter. If you have a WOW! story you would like to share, go to www.peoriaud.k12.az.us, click the Departments tab, then click Public Relations.

kknecht@peoriaud.k12.az.us

Tracy Livingston tlivingston@peoriaud.k12.az.us

The PULSE is published by Peoria Uniﬁed’s Public Rela�ons Department: Danielle Airey, Janet Clarke, Erin Dunsey, Kerri Staack.

Non-discrimination Statement: The Peoria Uniﬁed School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na�onal origin, sex, age or disability. Declaración de Non Discriminación: El Peoria Uniﬁed School District no discrimina a raza, color, nacionalidad, género, edad, o habilidad diferenciada.

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125-Year Alumni Feature Story: Deanna Carter Deanna Carter is a graduate of Centennial High and attended Glendale Community College and Ariz. State University West. She was the �irst person in her family to not only graduate with a Bachelors Degree, but a Masters Degree, as well. Deanna graduated at

the top of her class with Summa Cum Laude. With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, Deanna began her career teaching kindergarten at Glendale Elementary School District; then four years in the Littleton School District before coming to

Are you a Peoria Uni�ied alumni, or know of someone who is? If so, we invite you to be a part of our Alumni Impact Project. Please tell us your story. Submit it at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ WP2PYSS.

Deanna Carter teaches at Ira A. Murphy Elementary Elementary.

Peoria Uni�ied where she currently teaches at Ira A. Murphy Elementary. Deanna was chosen to attend the Ron Clark A c a d e my C o n fe re n c e which inspired her to adopt strategies into her own classroom.

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Give Yourself Credit on Your Taxes and Support Your Local School, too Tax credit contributions support extracurricular activities in public schools which enrich the lives of students. One hundred percent of the funds go directly to the school and program selected by the donor. Arizona allows individual taxpayers a tax credit up to $200, or up to $400 as a married couple �iling a joint return. A credit may only be used to the extent it reduces a tax liability to zero. Any unused amounts may be carried forward for not more than �ive consecutive years.

A tax credit contribution can be directed to a district school with the greatest need, or designated for a speci�ic student’s extracurricular activity, such as: �ield trips, athletics, band (high school only), character education, tutoring, tuition for Kindergarten Academy and the EXCEL before and after-school program. An extracurricular activity requiring a participation fee for junior high students are SkillsUSA competitions.

High school marching band and elementary Outdoor Educa�on are just two of the many extra-curricular programs that require par�cipa�on fees that can be paid for with tax credit contribu�ons.

Technology Life Careers (TLC) — a two-year required course for Peoria Uni�ied 7th and 8th graders — offers SkillsUSA state-wide competitions as part of the curriculum. TLC incorporates and supports College and Career Readiness Standards and partners with the community — business, industry, college, university, tech schools and parents — to ensure students learn current technology, workplace standards and skills needed to be successful. Peoria Uni�ied offers several ways to make a tax credit contribution: online at www.peoriaud.k12. az.us, or from the district’s mobile App; a pre-printed form and envelope are included in the 2014 Annual Review recently mailed to all district households; a form can also be obtained at all schools and the District Administration Center, 6330 W. Thunderbird Road. Make a tax credit contribution at your school site before Winter Break, or, to make the Dec. 31 deadline, stop by the District Administration Center Dec. 19, 29, 30 or 31.

DEC. 31 DRIVE-THRU AT DISTRICT OFFICE Make a last minute Tax Credit contribu�on 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wed., Dec. 31 at a drive-thru, drop-oﬀ event at the District Administra�on Center 6330 W. Thunderbird Rd.

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Peoria Uniﬁed’s Family Resource Center Holds Slate of Workshops Throughout December In 2013, Peoria Uni�ied opened the Family Resource Center which serves families who reside in northwestern Maricopa County. The Family Resource Center, on the Sky View Elementary campus, 8624 W. Sweetwater Rd., operates in partnership with First Things First, and

is available to parents and caregivers of children birth to �ive. The Center is open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for drop- in support and referrals. The Center follows the Peoria Uni�ied school calendar, and will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 for Winter Break. Each month, a calendar of events and workshops held at the Family Resource Center are posted at www.peoriaud. k12.az.us, in the Parents tab. On Dec. 2, a workshop on car seat safety will be held from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This free class teaches The Family Resource Center on the Sky View Elemen-

tary campus has a reading corner.

parents about car seat basics, best practices for car seat safety and how to properly install a car seat. Families in need may qualify for a free car seat. Also in Dec., will be drop-in event for Health-e-Arizona, Dec. 9; Fitness & Fun, Dec. 12; CPR training, Dec. 17; Book Nook Night, Dec. 18. The overall goal of the Family Resource Center is to strengthen families and help children arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed. Funding comes from the Family Support Strategy of First Things First. Fo r w o r k s h o p a n d event information and registration, call the Family Resource Center at 623-773-6681 or email MGaynor@peoriaud.k12. az.us.

District Soon to Launch New, Innovative Program for Juniors and Seniors at Old Main Peoria Uni�ied will soon open the doors of an exciting

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new approach to education: the MET Professional Academy. This innovative program is designed for highly motivated students interested in careers in Medical, Engineering or Technology. The MET Professional Academy will reside in Old Main on the Peoria High School campus, and is scheduled to open with the �irst strand, Technology, in Jan. 2015. High school juniors and seniors enrolled in the

program will earn: l industry credentials l college credits l employability skills such as communication and leadership l professional skills such as critical thinking and business ethics. The Medical and Engineering strands are scheduled to open Fall 2015. Find more information about the MET Professional Academy at www. peoriaud.k12.az.us, under Programs & Services.

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District Administration Center Serves as Collection Site for Annual Toy Drive Pesticide Application Schedule The Peoria Uniﬁed School District is required to provide written no�ﬁca�on at least 48 hours prior to the applica�on of any pes�cides at any school site. Pes�cides are applied in the late a�ernoon, a�er school is dismissed. Dec 1 Pioneer, Sahuaro Ranch Dec 2 Oakwood, Peoria Elementary, Santa Fe Dec 3 Sundance, Sun Valley Dec 4 Co�on Boll, Fron�er, Parkridge, Sunrise Mountain, Zuni Hills Dec 5 Canyon, Copperwood, Marshall Ranch Dec 8 Cactus, Desert Valley, Foothills, Ironwood Dec 9 Centennial, Oasis Dec 10 Ira A. Murphy, Peoria High Dec 12 Alta Loma, Apache, Cheyenne, Sunset Heights Dec 19 Country Meadows, Desert Harbor, Raymond S. Kellis Dec 20 Desert Palms, Heritage, Kachina, Paseo Verde Dec 23 Coyote Hills, Lake Pleasant, Liberty Dec 24 Sky View Dec 26 Vistancia Jan 1 Co�on Boll, Fron�er, Parkridge, Sunrise Mountain, Zuni Hills Jan 2 Canyon, Copperwood, Marshall Ranch Jan 5 Pioneer, Sahuaro Ranch Jan 6 Oakwood, Peoria Elementary, Santa Fe Jan 7 Sundance, Sun Valley Jan 8 Alta Loma, Apache, Cheyenne, Sunset Heights Jan 9 Desert Palms, Heritage, Kachina, Paseo Verde

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This is the 20th year Peoria Uni�ied’s District Administration Center will serve as a collection site for the Peoria Fire�ighters Charities community Toy Drive. The community is cordially invited to drop by the Administration Center with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or book through Dec. 16, during regular business hours,

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The toys will delivered to local needy children on Dec. 24 by the �ire�ighters and high school students from Peoria Uni�ied’s Fire Science program. Last year, thanks to the support and donations received, the Fire�ighters were able to provide gifts to more than 500 children. Families who may need

Peoria Unified district staff, students and Peoria Firefighters stand by toys collected in 2013 at the District Administra�on Center.

some extra cheer this year are encouraged to apply for assistance. Applications can be picked up at the Peoria Fire Department Administration Of�ice, 8351 W. Cinnabar Rd., or download at www. pffc.org. The annual Toy Drive runs through Dec. 20. Other locations to donate toys and books are: l Peoria Public Safety Administration, 8351 W. Cinnabar Rd. l Forza Health and Fitness, 17035 N. 67th Ave., Ste. 12-13 l Foothills Sports Medicine, 7707 W. Deer Valley Rd. l Fusco Realty, 9132 W. Cactus Rd. l Atkinson’s Martial Arts, 8150 W. Deer Valley Road, #C110 l In�initi of Peoria, 9167 W. Bell Rd. l All Peoria Fire Stations

Peoria is Proud of Our State Superintendent of the Year

Superintendent Dr. Denton Santarelli with Devney and Cagney George from Sundance Elementary at a Pre-school Art Show held at the District Administra�on Center last Spring.

Peoria Uni�ied is pleased to announce that Superintendent Denton Santarelli, Ed.D., has been named Ariz. Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Under Dr. Santarelli’s leadership, the district boasts a 95 percent high school graduation rate, which is more than 15 percent above state and national averages. Peoria Uni�ied was the �irst district in Ariz. to receive the prestigious AdvancED Accreditation. In addition, high school seniors earned more than $57 million in scholarships in 2013. A national Blue Ribbon Selection Committee will determine four �inalists for this national recognition tion mid-December mid-December.

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Peoria Uniﬁed School District

BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS Numbers to the right of calendar date indicate the 6-day rota�on schedule.

Tuesday

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Chocolate Chip French Toast Cereal Kits

Biscuits & Gravy Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Cereal Bar & String Cheese Cereal Kits

Yogurt Parfait Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Strawberry Pancakes Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Corn Dog Chicken Nuggets Breakfast Lunch Box

Teriyaki Oriental Bowl Pretzel Melt PB&J Pack

Grilled Cheese Meatball Sub Sandwich Tuna Sub Sandwich

Turkey Fe�ucini Alfredo Chicken Tenders Garden Salad w/ Roll

Personal Pan Pizza Bean & Cheese Burrito Spicy Popcorn Chicken Salad

Tater Tots Craisins

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Edamame Grapes

2/4

Board Mee�ng 5:30

Carrots Bananas

3/5

Broccoli Strawberries

4/6

Cucumbers Juice

5/1

MY LIFE DAY

Benefit Bars Cereal Kits

Egg Croissant Sandwich Cereal Kits

Glazed Breakfast Bar Cereal Kits

Breakfast Pizza Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Cinnamon Roll Cereal Kits

Cheese Crisp Chicken Pa�y Sandwich Italian Sub Sandwich

Chicken Nuggets Scoops w/ Beans & Cheese Yogurt Lunch Box w/ Bagel

Mini Corn Dogs Toasted Turkey Sandwich Build A Pizza

Beef Fingers Breaded Chicken Garden Salad w/ Roll

French Bread Cheese Pizza Gordita Taco Cobb Salad w/ Oatmeal Bar

Red Bell Peppers Mixed Berries

Green Salad Chilled Peaches

Scalloped Potatoes Kiwi, Cookie

Ranch Beans Orange Slices

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9/3

10/4

11/5

Mini Blueberry Waffles Cereal Kits

Pancake on a Stick Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Yogurt & Gripz Cereal Kits

Omelet & Biscuit Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Sweet Southern Brunch Stuﬀed Breads�cks w/ Marinara California Turkey Sandwich

Teriyaki Beef Dippers Chicken Nuggets Yogurt Lunch Box w/ Muﬃn

Mini Cheeseburgers Fun Fish w/ Roll Egg Salad Sandwich

Celery Chilled Pineapple

Broccoli Applesauce

Curly Fries Bananas

EARLY DISMISSAL NO LUNCH Schools that start at 8 a.m. dismiss at 11 a.m. and schools that start at 8:40 a.m. dismiss at 11:40 a.m.

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Board Mee�ng 5:30

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Cucumbers Fruit Ice

12/6

TEACHER WORKDAY

NO SCHOOL

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Holiday Break December 19th through January 2nd

School Resumes January 5th, 2015. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Mini Maple Pancakes Cereal Kits

French Toast Sticks Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Breakfast Bagel Pizza Cereal Kits

Egg & Bacon Breakfast Sandwich Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Cherry Frudel Cereal or Yogurt Kits

Corn Dog Chicken Nuggets Breakfast Lunch Box

Bean & Cheese Burrito Macaroni & Cheese An�pasto Salad w/ Breads�ck

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Pizza Bites Veggie Sandwich

Turkey & Gravy Popcorn Chicken Bites Garden Salad w/ Roll

Stuﬀed Crust Cheese Pizza Chicken Fajitas Oriental Chicken Salad

Broccoli Mixed Berries

Carrots Chilled Mixed Fruit

Mashed Potatoes Kiwi

Baked Beans Orange Slices

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Elementary Breakfast Includes: Choice of Hot Entrée or Breakfast Kit Fruit & 100% Fruit Juice White or Chocolate Milk

Meal Price, $1.50 Reduced Price, 30-cents Milk Carton, 35-cents

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December 4th is a My Life Early Release Day for Apache, Canyon, Coyote Hills, Desert Harbor, Foothills, Fron�er, Ira A. Murphy, Kachina, Lake Pleasant, Oakwood, Oasis, Parkridge, Paseo Verde, Peoria Tradi�onal, Pioneer, Sundance, Sunset Heights, Vistancia Zuini Hills, Ironwood High, Peoria High, Peoria Transi�on Center, Raymond S. Kellis High. Elementary schools that start at 8:00 a.m. will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. and schools that start at 8:40 a.m. will dismiss at 11:40 a.m. High schools will dismiss at 10:20 a.m.

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Cucumbers Fruit Ice

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Elementary Lunch Includes:

Choice from 2 Hot & 1 Cold Entrée Fruit & Vegetable Bar (Minimum 5 choices) White, Strawberry or Chocolate Milk Meal Price, $2.50 Reduced Price, 40-cents Milk Carton, 35-cents

Peoria Uniﬁed School District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Peoria Unified School District

High School Menu

Breakfast Meal Includes Entrée, Fruit & Milk

Breakfast Prices Student Meal $1.75 Reduced Price Meal $0.30 Adult Meal $1.75

Breakfast Entrées Available Daily  Assorted Cereal, Cereal Bars & Granola Bars with choice of side item (Cheese, Yogurt or Graham Crackers)  Breakfast Bars, Poptarts, Bagel w/ Cream Cheese & Breakfast Pizza MONDAY SuperBun

TUESDAY Muffin & Side

WEDNESDAY Honey Wheat Breakfast Stick

Chocolate Chip French Toast

Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

Blueberry Waﬄes

Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

French Toast S�cks

Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

Mini Pancakes

Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich

Breakfast Pla�er (Omelet, Biscuit, Hashbrown) Breakfast Bowl

Breakfast Pla�er (Omelet, Biscuit, Hashbrown)

Ham English Muﬃn Breakfast Sandwich

Green Chili Egg & Potato Burrito

Ham English Muﬃn Breakfast Sandwich

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Ham English Muﬃn Breakfast Sandwich

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Garden Salad Bean & Cheese Burrito Muﬃn Lunch Box Spicy Chicken Sandwich Pizza Hamburger

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich Corn Dog or Mini Corn Dogs PB&J Sandwich Pack Chicken Nuggets or Strips Cheeseburger Breaded Chicken Sandwich

Ham English Muﬃn Breakfast Sandwich

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Burrito

Lunch Prices Student Meal $2.75 Reduced Price Meal $0.40 Adult Lunch $3.75

Beverages Flavored & White Skim Milk 1% White Milk Bo�led Water Assorted Fountain Drinks Sides Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Lunch Entrée Specials for DECEMBER

December 4th is a My Life Early Release Day for Ironwood High, Peoria High, Peoria Transition Center, Raymond S. Kellis High. These sites dismiss at 10:20 a.m. and no lunch will be served.

Monday Chicken Caesar Salad Chef Salad Bagel Lunch Box Tuna Sandwich Veggie Wrap Taco Salad

Wednesday Chicken Caesar Salad Chef Salad Bagel Lunch Box Turkey Sandwich Veggie Wrap Taco Salad

Beef So� Tacos Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Gordita Taco Sichuan Chicken Bowl

Beef So� Tacos Orange Chicken Bowl

Tuesday Raspberry Chicken Salad Popcorn Chicken Salad Pastrami Sandwich Turkey Bacon Wrap Veggie Sub Super Nachos 2

Chicken Quesadilla Cheese Stuﬀed Ravioli

Cheese Quesadilla Baked Zi�

Chicken Quesadilla Chicken Fe�uccini Alfredo

Gordita Taco Kung Pao Chicken Bowl

Cheese Quesadilla Spaghe� w/ Meatballs

Burrito Bowls Sichuan Chicken Bowl

Beef Hard Tacos Orange Chicken Bowl

Thursday Raspberry Chicken Salad Popcorn Chicken Salad Italian Combo Sub Chicken Wrap Veggie Sub 4

Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl MY LIFE DAY Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

Beef Hard Tacos Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Clux Delux Sandwich 5

EARLY DISMISSAL No Lunch

NO SCHOOL 7

Friday Chicken Caesar Salad Chef Salad Bagel Lunch Box Veggie Wrap

EARLY DISMISSAL No Lunch

HOLIDAY Break 5

TEACHER WORK DAY No School

Dec 19th through Jan 2nd

Lunch Meal Includes Entrée, Fruit, Vegetable & Beverage Lunch Entrées Available Daily

FRIDAY SuperBun

NO SCHOOL

HOLIDAY Break 5

Fresh Baked Cinnamon Roll

THURSDAY Muffin & Side

Meatball Sub Sandwich Mac & Cheese w/ Roll

Hot Italian Sub Beefy Mac w/ Breads�ck

TEACHER WORK DAY NO SCHOOL

Dec 19th through Jan 2nd

Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl

Buﬀalo Chicken Wrap Lasagna w/ Breads�ck

Menu items are subject to change without no�ﬁca�on. Alternate items will be provided. Peoria Uniﬁed School District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.