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Collier Elementary SchoolDecember 2021 NewsletterPrincipal’s Message, Mrs. Lisa LangfordDear Collier Community:With the holiday season upon us, many of our evenings andweekends will be spent getting ready for this festive time with celebrations. While some may see visions of sugarplums, the Collierstudents continue to have equations, essays, science, social studies,and literature dancing in their heads. Please remember to includestudy time and homework time in your holiday plans – at least untilDecember 16th. We wish to thank you for your generosity and forremembering that this is the season of giving. We appreciate ourfamilies sharing their good fortune with other people in our community. Don’t forget that you can still make your tax credit donation, this is so important! It pays for Art, Music, Spanish, PE andseveral other programs. It’s so easy to do on the TUSD website!Your contribution will be returned to you when you do your taxesand receive a refund from the state! Please make sure that yourchild is on time and doesn’t miss school if possible. We thank youfor your continued support of our students and wish you a safe,peaceful and happy holiday!Important Upcoming Dates Dec. 1Dec. 2Dec. 3Dec. 8Dec.6-10Dec. 10Dec. 15Dec.13-16Dec. 16Dec. 16Dec. 17Dec. 20-31Jan. 3Jan. 4Jan. 4Jan. 17Feb. 10-11Feb. 24-25Collier Elementary School3900 N. Bear Canyon RoadTucson, AZ 85749Office: 520-584-4800Fax: 520-584-4801www.collieres.tusd1.orgFacebookCollier Elementary usdParentVuewww.parent.tusd1.orgCollier Student Council Giving TreeChick-fil-A Spirit Day-6:30 AM to 10:00 PMKids Only Pajama Movie Night 6:00 to 9:00 PMStudent Council Meeting at 7:45 AMBook Fair BOGOElf Workshop 6:00 PMPeter Piper Pizza 5:00-8:00 PMStudent Council Spirit WeekLast Day for Cougar Miles ClubLast Day for Animal Shelter Collection and Student Council Angel TreeNO SCHOOL Grading DayNO SCHOOL Winter BreakClasses ResumeDairy Queen Night 4:00-8:00 PM-FundraiserProgress Reports Available on ParentVueNO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. DayEARLY DISMISSAL-11:25 AM-Parent/Teacher ConferencesNO SCHOOL—Rodeo Break

Collier PTA EventsKids Only Pajama Movie Night (AKA Parent Night Out)Friday, December 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00 PM 20 per FamilyLight Refreshments/Snack will be served, proceeds to go to Collier PTAPlease check out the attached flyer for more important information!Elf Workshop-December 10th at 6:00 PMEntrance Fee is 10 per FamilyCrafts and Gift MakingFestive Snacks and DrinksSee you there!Scholastic BOGO Book Fair-December 6th to 10thIf you would like to volunteer for these events, please contact our PTA by email.Book Fair times will be the same as always:Monday to Friday, 30 minutes before and after school.Lunch time: only if the student has money.We look forward to seeing youPeter Piper Pizza! NIghtWednesday 15th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM9545 E. Old Spanish TrailDQ Night January 4th4:00-8:00pmDQ at Bear Canyon and Tanque VerdeCelebrate the New Year!Collier Community SchoolWe are having acollection for the local animal shelter!November 8th to December 16thCollier Community School is excited to announce that they will be collecting items for ourlocal Animal Shelter!Gently used or new items would be greatly appreciated!We are collecting for cats and dogs the following items:FoodTreatsToysLeashesBlanketsTowelsA collection box will be at the front door for your donations.Thank you in advance for your support!2

Collier Student CouncilStudent Council Giving TreeStudent Council is fundraising for the Collier Health Office. Tags will be placed on the GivingTree by the front door. Collier needs gently used and new items for children in sizes 3 thru16. Underwear and socks must be new. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!Student Council MeetingsUpcoming Student Council Meetings: 12/1 and12/8 at 7:45 AM.Student Council Spirit Week-December 13th to 16thStudent Council will host a spirit week during the week of 12/13 thru 12/16.Monday, 12/13: Twin DayTuesday, 12/14: Holiday Hats & HairWednesday, 12/15: Holiday ClothesThursday, 12/16: Pajama DayCollier Staff Wish List In AtriumStars are placed on the board with the item teachers and staff need for students.Take a star, donate the item and return with your name written on the back of the wish.Donations can be left on the table at the front door. Thank you for your generosity.Collier Health OfficeHello parents, we want to remind everyone of the importance in keeping up to date withyour child's immunizations. It is a state law that all children registered for school, whetherattending hybrid, in person, or all remote, have current immunizations on file in the health office. COVID Pfizer vaccines are now available for children aged 5-11 years old. Please consider vaccinating your children. It is also highly recommended to get your annual flu vaccines thisyear. This will help reduce flu cases and allow more space and care for COVID patients. Asalways, WEAR your mask properly, social distance whenever possible, wash your hands, don'ttouch your face and if not feeling well, please stay home. If your child is not feeling well andyou need a COVID test, please call the health office (520) 584-4817. We have Binax NowRapid tests we can administer with results in 15 minutes. We also have take-home kits with atwo pack of tests available for those in need. These tests also give results in 15 minutes. If youreceive a take home test, please report results to the Pima County Health Department. Theyhave been nice enough to help us out with these free tests and to keep them coming, we need tomake sure we are reporting results. If you have any questions, I am happy to walk you throughthe process. The health office is here to help you in any way we can. We can get through thistogether hand in hand, side by side together with Cougar Pride! Take care everyone and besafe. Thank you and Happy Holidays to everyone!Collier Health Office Team,Melissa King, Health AssistantKristi Smith, RNPh: 520-584-48173

TUSD Parent Link InformationParent Link is our way of communicating with our families at Collier. All of our newslettersare emailed through Parent Link and events that are happening at the school are sent throughthis program as well. It is imperative that the school has your correct phone numbers and emailaddress on file, please make sure that you are receiving regular communication from the office.Also remember to update your contact information as it changes. Please call the office at520-584-4800 if you have any questions. You may also go through your ParentVue account tomake changes as well. Thank you so much.TUSD ParentVueRegistration For 2022-2023 is Open!Yearly registration ensures that Collier has the most up-to-date information for your studentsfor their continued safety and success in school.All students are required to re-register for the new upcoming school year!Please go to the above Parent Vue Link and get registered today!Just a reminder to attach your proof of residency and any other documents that are required foryour registration.Thank you so much!TUSD Family Resource CentersGreetings TUSD Community,Hello December! As the cool weather begins to seep in, please remember you can stop bythe TUSD Family Resource Centers (FRCs) for gently used sweaters and jackets. Greatthings are happening at the FRCs. Please take a peek at our December newsletter andlearn how the FRCs can support you.In this issue, you will find information regarding: FACEtoFace Family Resource Centers Survey Family Engagement at TUSD Schools Southwest FRC’s Coco Cultural Event Free Resources available to you Phone numbers and locations of the Family Resource CentersArlene PadillaProgram CoordinatorFRC December 2021 NewsletterTucson Unified Family and Community Outreach Resource Centers4

Collier Attendance NewsATTENDANCE AWARENESS90% of success is showing up!-Woody AllenBelow are some tips that will help to improve attendance.Attendance Tips For StudentsWhat Can I Do To Meet Attendance Requirements?Establish a school routine:Set an alarm clock and get myself out of bed on timeGo to bed ten minutes earlier, and get up ten minutes earlierPick out my clothes the night beforeTake a shower or bath the night beforePrepare my lunch the night beforePack my backpack the night beforeReview my attendance report.Come to school every day or go online, on time, and attend for the full day.How Can I Achieve Success?Arrive on time to school each day.Attend all classes and turn in homework daily.Come to school prepared, rested, and ready to learn.Do homework before watching TV, playing video games, or chatting on the Internet.Ask for help with school work when I need it.Ask for missed work and make up assignments.Take part in school activities, join a club, or try out for a team sport.Talk to a counselor, teacher, or parent when you need help or guidance with solving problems.Review grade reports and discuss academic goals with teachers, counselors, and parents.Why Should I Stay In School?Regular attendance is directly associated with better learning, test taking, grades, and self esteem.If you stay in school and get your diploma, you’ll double your chances of getting a well-paying job.If you stay in school, you’re less likely to get involved with gangs and drugs.If you stay in school, you won’t run the risk of being prosecuted by the Juvenile Court for truancy.If you stay in school, you can write your own ticket to go anywhere, to do anything, to be anyone!Every day you are in school, you raise your chances to score well on tests, which could lead to better opportunitiesfor college admission and scholarships.High school graduates earn more than twice as much as High school dropouts!College graduates earn 336 more per week than high school graduates.Collier Cougar Miles ClubWay To Go Cougars!! You have completed almost 250miles so far!!!We will finish up our Cougar Miles Club on Thursday, December 16th!I cannot wait to see how many more miles we can add to our chart!!Keep up the great work!5

Ben’s Bells Kindness CornerDecember is here and what a perfect time to share kindness with others.Here are some ways you can share kindness this holiday season:*Leave a thank you note for your mail carrier*Donate to a food pantry or animal shelter*Write a kind note, attach a piece of candy and leave them on people's cars in a parking lot*Let someone go ahead of you in line at the storeSpread Kindness Throughout the WorldCollier Commits to KindnessI believe that more kindness will make my community a better place.I believe everyone can give and receive kindness.I will be kind to myself so that I can help others.I will try to be kind, even when it is not easy.I will look for kindness in others.I know I can make things better by being kind myself.I will be kind to the earth and it’s creatures.Collier Times NewspaperThe Collier Times is our Collier student newspaper.All grade levels are able to submit stories, articles, pictures, or photos for the paper.Please email submissions to Mrs. DeBough.Online Safety Tips Passwords should be private.Set your accounts to private.Be kind to others online.Turn off your location.RETHINK BEFORE YOU POST.Report inappropriate or harmful content.Exit out of a website, chat or game if someone starts asking personal questions.Do not meet with someone in person that you only met online.Tell a trusted adult if someone is harassing you online.6