December 22, 2009

Holiday Staff Party

The Champion Schools’ Staff gathered at the Grande Luxe Cafe in Scottsdale for a holiday party.  The occasion marked the end of another successful term and the first term for a number of teachers and coaches.

Champion Schools would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  We look forward to starting off another great term come January 4th, 2010!

More photos from the party

December 21, 2009

Winter Wonderland Dance

December 18th was the last Friday of the fall term and also the first school sanctioned dance for Champion Schools.  The Eastlake gymnasium was the site of the First Annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Dance for middle school students.  The event was a chance for the upper-class students to mingle and move to the dj once more before the holiday break.  Tomorrow, December 22nd, is the last day of school.

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December 18, 2009

Student of the Week

December 14th – December 18th

Name: Cecelia Arroyo

Grade: 7th

Teacher: Ms. Kuipers

Achievements

Cecilia has been an amazing student-athlete.  She is a starter on the Volleyball team, and has managed to keep her grades for the first quarter above a 3.2 grade point average.  She works hard on the court and in the classroom.  She maintains good peer relationships and is respectful to teachers.  -Ms.Redmond

December 16, 2009

Phoenix Suns Night

Student-Athletes that made the honor roll with a 3.5 grade point average or higher were treated to a special field trip last night.  15 Stinger Students were given tickets to watch the hometown Phoenix Suns defeat the San Antonio Spurs in an exciting, high scoring affair.  Below are some pictures from the field trip.

Honor roll standouts pose before boarding the vans

L to R: Jeremy, Mateo, Vincent, Marc, Anthony & Coach G

L to R: Angelrose, Victoria, Alyssa and Melissa

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December 14, 2009

Fall 2009 Student-Athlete Awards

This past Friday, December 11th, was our school wide ‘Day of Champions’ event to recognize all student athletes and honor outstanding efforts.  In all, over 100 awards were given out to 13 different Champion School teams.  The students, staff and family in attendance were treated to clear skies and celebratory cake that made for a great day.  The day also marked the emotional departure of Vice Principal, Christina Fagan.  Students from each grade gave her farewell gifts and hugs.  She will be missed.  Here are a few photos of the awards presentation.  To view the rest, visit: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/album.php?aid=127892&id=106188829884&ref=mf

A myriad of trophies and certificates

Students fill the seating sections prior to the awards ceremony

Coach Beasley and her Champions

Coaches Snow and Redmond with the Lady Stinger Volleyball team

The Varsity Stingers Football squad celebrate together

Fall Term Coaching Staff Awards

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December 14, 2009

Student of the Week

December 7th – December 11th

Name: Allyssa Williams

Grade: Kindergarten

Teacher: Ms. Theresa

Achievements

Allyssa sets a good example in class each day.  She always completes all homework and class work assignments.  She has made great progress through the fall term. -Ms. Theresa

December 8, 2009

Girls on the Run first 5K

The Champion Schools’ Girls on the Run team took part in the 5K event this past Sunday, December 6th.  Around 7:30 AM, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, thousands gathered for the 22nd Runner’s Den/Fiesta Bowl 5K run.

Below are some pictures from the event.

The Girls, early before the race

Jasmine Stewart nears the finish line

Tatiana Bustos, left, and Danielle Kraus running together

Danielle, Lea, and Jasmine happy to be done

Coach Theresa and the whole team

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December 7, 2009

“DAY OF CHAMPIONS”

Honoring the Champion Schools Fall Sports Teams

Hello parents and students.  We will be having our “Day of Champions” on Friday, December 11th at 11am – 1pm.  This day will honor all sports teams including: Girls on the run, soccer, JV and Varsity football, volleyball and cheer for their tremendous efforts in the first term of the school year.  We’re asking that all student-athletes wear their team uniform on the day of the ceremony.  All sports will be taking team pictures on Friday.

In addition, we will have our Sports Dollar-Dog Fundraiser.

$1 Hot Dogs or $3 meal, instead of Pizza for lunch.

Program Agenda

Soccer Teams – Team Certificate

JV Football – Team Certificate

Girls on the Run – Team Certificate

Volleyball – Team Awards, Individual Awards

Cheer – Team Awards

Varsity Football – Team Awards, Individual Awards

Student Athlete Honor Roll – Awards for 4.0, 3.5, 3.0

Please Come Support Champion Schools’ Student-Athletes

December 4, 2009

Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl Picnic

Champion Schools Annual

Turkey Bowl Picnic

Wednesday the 25th of November, 2009

The entire school took part in the picnic at near by Margaret T. Hance Park.  The Champion School staff came out on top in the sudden death overtime period, beating the combined squad of Varsity and JV Stinger Football players 21-14.

The Stingers line up in a bunch formation to get the first down

Stingers on offense

Varsity Stingers in the huddle

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December 4, 2009

Athlete of the Week

November 30th – December 4th

Name: Jasmine Stewart

Sport: Girls on the Run

Coach: Ms. Theresa

Achievements

I chose Jasmine to represent Girls on the Run.  She has never missed a day and is always ready to participate.  She has a great attitude.  Good job! Go Jasmine!!!!