Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent On Oct. 31 Arizona Department of Education (ADE) released the 2022 A-F School Letter Grades for all public schools statewide. School letter grades provide insight and information about student achievement, college and career readiness, student academic growth, and other key areas of interest to families and the general public. Before the pandemic,…
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Generals, December 2022
Oracle School Foundation
Tapas, Anyone? Ann Vernon One of the fixed price events for the Oracle School Foundation 2022 auction was an authentic Spanish dinner prepared by Nile Vernon and assisted by Ann Vernon and Pat and Ron Andrea. Nile spent many summers in Spain and picked up cooking tips from various families he stayed with while teaching…
Generals, December 2022
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Tina Fugleberg Save the date for these American Red Cross Blood Drives at SaddleBrooke Ranch, The Ranch House-Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 1…
Generals, December 2022
SaddleBrooke Neurological Support Group
Our holiday season brings with it much laughter, happiness, and possible danger, especially to those who are caregivers to our neurologically impaired loved ones. Safety is a very important factor in our lives during the many celebrations we attend or have within our home. Therefore, our guest speaker for the Dec. 10 meeting was our…
Generals, December 2022
‘Cold Hardy Cacti’ Presentation December 14
Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are delighted to bring Mark Sitter, owner of B & B Cactus Farm in Tucson, for an in-person presentation, “Cold Hardy Cacti,” on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Mark, a longtime friend of SB/SBR Master Gardeners, will…
Generals, December 2022
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Donations to Senior Village with Tax Dollars Ed Kula Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, Inc., has maintained its status as a Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) under Arizona tax law almost since its inception. A QCO designation allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate to a selected organization and take a dollar-for-dollar credit within certain limitations. After making…
Generals, December 2022
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Become an SBCO Volunteer and Help Local Students Succeed Nancy McCluskey-Moore SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was founded in 1997 to meet the needs of children living in the 11 current and former mining communities in the “Copper Corridor,” stretching 100 miles north of Catalina, Ariz. SBCO’s mission of providing children with opportunities to succeed is…
Generals, December 2022
New Holiday Lights Show at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Josie Heyl, Tucson Botanical Garden Seasonal Advisory Board Member Having lived at SaddleBrooke for many years, I am always impressed with the new creativity our local attractions offer during the holidays for our community. On Nov. 25 the historic Tucson Botanical Gardens premiered its newest holiday light experience. My family and I have enjoyed our…
Generals, December 2022
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit an Article
The deadline for the January edition is Dec. 27 by 4 p.m. Please send your submission on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Generals, December 2022
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
The Prescription Drug Drop-Off is held on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon, and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation (a few doors down from Bank of the West). Please wear a mask if not vaccinated. Upcoming dates are…