RARE FORM: October 2011

National Recognition

Second-Most-Improved in the entire state of Arizona. Most Improved in Pima County. Most Improved in Tucson. Most Improved in TUSD. This is based upon SchoolDigger's ranking system, using combined 7/8 Math Reading AIMS scores.* Doolen moved up 94 places in state-wide rankings in one year, earning a

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Spectacular! I you have seen better in TUSD, I'd like to see it! Thank you Thunderbirds for making it happen!

Mr. Fish, I am indebted to you for having faith in me, and for giving me a shot at Principal in 2010/2011. Your

Ummmmmm...this one is all you Mr. Haley (with a lotta help from your friends!) Talk about standing tall and showing up Fermi! Get it - Fer me! LOL! It was your perseverance, your top-notch leadership, Jim, that made Doolen #1 in all of AZ (overall growth, 6-8 middle schools*). I think I oughtta take you back to

We did it. Amazing is fully illustrated here - all because of you! Special thanks to Charlie Bartz, the best Language Arts Curriculum Leader a guy could have! Your leadership was key to this super-win. Also, thank you to Robin Frasier and Peter Schnittman in Special Projects, and all LA Teachers! This exceptional support via PowerWriting was simply crucial. And of course, Ann Kobritz. Queen Curriculum Leader. Enough said. Kudos!

Bacon-Flavored Math

Mathematicians of the world, Unite! We are celebrating unheard of success. Everyone should toast the following:

1) Ms. Corsi and Mr. Melnick. You were the correct choice for Math Curriculum Leaders, bar none. The

Seeing this data towards the end of the year kept me going. As you can imagine the going was not so great after learning I would not be able to continue to lead you all @ Doolen in 11/12. I savored this info. And I still thank you from the bottom of my guts. Nevermind what we went through - just what we accomplished. Well worth it!

First Rodeo - No Bull!!!

Hard work and fidelity to vision. Belief in Operation Moon-Shot, our strategic plan of action. Adherence to our Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Excellence). And our crack, professional faculty and staff who knew no bounds when it came to going the extra mile for kids. This is how we did it. I am eternally grateful.

A Bit More $$$ In Yer Jeans!

Ahhh, the sweet smell of the beloved greenback! Take some Vicks and sniff away - you just earned a few extra bucks for your efforts last year. 301 results are in - eligible staff conquered this no small feat...kickbacks welcomed! LOL! Happy Holidays!

Arguably Among The Best In USA?

I love Doolen's GATE Program. Simply spectacular. The teachers and students in this program I consider nothing short of world-class. Same with each and every other teacher and student at this super-site. The results show, no? Doolen's awesome GATE Program should be lauded for it's amazing results year in and