We hope everyone is having a great summer so far. There are several upcoming happenings to be aware of – as always, you can find everything on our website calendar here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Salt River Schools will be closed Monday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth.

• The Accelerated Learning Academy Graduation celebrating the Class of 2023 is Tuesday, June 20, beginning at noon in the Talking Stick Resort Ballroom. Call 480-362-2130 with any questions.

• This is the last week of the summer Nurturing Parenting Group, which is open to all SRPMIC teen parents. Participants will receive free diapers and books for their child in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. The group meets in person on Tuesday, June 20, from 4-6:30 p.m. On Thursday, June 22, the group will meet virtually. Learn more by calling Margaret Lehn at 480-765-0617 or email [email protected].

• Tuesday, June 20, is the Salt River Schools Education Board meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m. Review agenda items and attachments here. The Education Board will also meet for a special work session on Wednesday, June 21, at 8:30 a.m.

• The NYCP Literacy for All team invites you to join Read to Grow, a fun and FREE program for parents and their children ages 3-5. Their in-person event is Wednesday, June 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the ECEC Gathering Place. A virtual event will be held at a later date. You'll have a blast reading, writing, singing, dancing, and making hands-on projects during the 1-hour! All books and lessons are culturally-based and inspired by Indigenous authors to enhance your child's reading growth. All materials are provided. Registration is required: Call/text 480-878-8604 or email [email protected].

• The SRPMIC Graduation Recognition event is Thursday, June 22, at Talking Stick Resort. Click here for more information.

• Friday, June 23, is the last day of summer programming for SRES and the ALA. It is also the last day of our summer meals program at SRES (free meals for all youth 18 and younger will be available at the ALA July 3-21). The ECEC summer schedule continues through July 21.

• Tuesday, June 27, is the Salt River Rising Summer Celebration from 6-8 p.m. at the ALA football field (park in lots along Highland Avenue or Chaparral Road)! This event is in honor of graduates from the Accelerated Learning Academy and SRPMIC grads of all levels. We’ll serve a BBQ dinner for the first 300 people, plus there will be a live band, face painting, and lots of water fun inflatables for all ages! Click here to learn more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Salt River Higher Education participations (past and present) are invited to take a short survey. Your feedback is important and will help our program understand what works and what needs to change moving forward. Click here to take the survey. All answers are anonymous and will be evaluated for statistical and data-sharing purposes. Thank you for helping the Salt River Higher Education program improve, so that we may continue to serve SRPMIC students in the most effective and efficient ways possible. If you have any questions about the survey, please email [email protected] or call 480-362-2547.

• The Salt River Higher Education program is offering special advising appointments for SRPMIC-enrolled high school seniors. Seniors can get help with completing FAFSA forms, college applications, scholarships, and areas of study. Make your appointment today! Advisors have availability Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We also have virtual appointments available, which are a great option for those students who live out of state. Questions? Contact Davina Leon at [email protected] or 480-362-2551.

• Salt River Schools has embarked on an accreditation and improvement process with Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, districts, and education service providers. To Salt River Schools staff, as well as families with students enrolled in Salt River Schools (ECEC, SRES, ALA), we ask that you complete the appropriate survey linked here to help us understand the quality of services we provide. The surveys are anonymous and results can be used to support our continuous improvement process.

SAVE THE DATES

• Salt River Schools will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day.

• There will be no ECEC services for students or families July 24-July 28 for staff development. The ECEC will host a Back-to-School/Open House even on Thursday, July 27, from 3-6 p.m. Students will be able to explore their new classrooms and meet their new teachers.

• The first day of school is Monday, July 31. Click here to learn more.

• Join the School & Community Relations team at the annual Back to School Bash school supply giveaway! This year's event is Tuesday, August 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the Salt River Community Building. Click here to learn more.

Questions about any of these events/notices? Call the Salt River Schools Administration Office at 480-362-2500.