Serving Students in Preschool-4th Grade MUSD Dual Language Immersion Program The Dual Language Immersion Program introduces preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third and fourth grade students to the world of bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competency. Students receive instruction and explore content in English/Spanish to develop building blocks that will prepare them to be fluent speakers of a second language.
HISTORY
The Little Red Engine that Could This little 1949 Ford fire engine served as the first Maricopa fire truck for nearly 15 years. In 1978, firefighters Don Pearce and Dwight Hamilton traveled to Superior, Ariz., to investigate a fire truck that was for sale, according to the Maricopa Historical Society. The Superior Fire Department bought the little red fire truck brand new. It served the people of Superior for almost 30 years, and its fire chief was very sad to see it go. The community of Maricopa donated $1,000 toward the purchase of the truck, but the price was $2,000. Pearce loaned the Maricopa Fire Department the remaining amount and brought the truck home to Maricopa where it became “The Little Red Engine that Could” for almost 15 years. This magnificent little machine fought many battles against the fires that had plagued Maricopa for decades and saved more than one life, according to the historical society.
Firefighters Eddie Rodriguez and Don Pearce pose for a photo in this undated picture.
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BENEFITS
PROGRAM FEATURES
• Higher self esteem and confidence • Improved reading abilities • Better problem solving • Improved cognitive stimulation • Higher levels of engagement • Promotes bilingualism and biliteracy • Greater cultural competency RESERVE A SPACE Program located at Santa Rosa Elementary School. To register for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third and fourth grade Dual Language Immersion classes call 520-568-6150 . Serving Students in Preschool-4th Grade
• English/Spanish programming • Certified teachers • Research-based curriculum
On a 108-degree afternoon, Maricopa police K9 Ike, a 9-year- old Dutch Shepherd, died in the kennel of a patrol truck after Officer Craig Curry found the engine was off. Curry was meeting with commanders to plan Ike’s retirement. Instead, the dog died in the line of duty. Curry was suspended 20 hours without pay. State police investigated, and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute.
The Arizona Department of Transportation approved $36.2
Maricopa Police Sgt. Aki Stant was fired after refusing to answer questions during an internal investigation related to Officer James Hudspeth, who was pulled over by Casa Grande Police and tested positive for DUI but was not cited. Stant later sued the City of Maricopa and received an $840 wage settlement for unpaid overtime during his administrative leave..
A teenager was arrested for suspected arson in Maricopa Meadows after five unoccupied, framed homes were set on fire, four of which burned to the ground. The fires occurred after four teenagers were seen walking through the neighborhood. In addition to the arrested juvenile, two adults were detained as investigative leads, and a third adult from the Gila River Indian Reservation was being sought as the fourth suspect. None of their names were ever released.
• Instruction and assessment in two languages • Students communicate in two languages; gain fluency in the second language • Planned implementation through Grade 5 • Open enrollment* LEARN MORE Visit www.musd20.org/duallanguage
million in funding for the John Wayne Parkway overpass that now crosses the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The pre-overpass railroad crossings saw as many as of 60 trains and 34,000 cars pass daily. The ADOT injection fully funded construction costs of the $55 million project, which opened to traffic in 2019.
* Preschool: Tuition is $680/month for children ages 4 & 5 Kindergarten-4th Grade: Tuition-free
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