10 JUNE 2020 My Slice of the Pie Pizzeria continued to offer their promotion for people to purchase meals for health care workers throughout the month of May. Folks could buy a pizza meal and feed a group of four at Banner Health. At the time of production, they’ve delivered 120 meals to Banner University Medical Center, 60 pizzas to St. Vincent de Paul, 80+ meals to the Sojourner Center and 110 pizzas to the United Food Bank to feed the volunteers and the Arizona National Guard. Ladies in the Headlights helped provide socially distant entertainment last month. Performed by The Ladies from the 90s – two Phoenix moms – the improv-type comedy shows became a short series of pop-up parking lot shows people could enjoy from the safety of their vehicles. Locations included Chestnut at Vintage Arcadia and Changing Hands/Southern Rail. For more: wearetheladies.net. Metier Pharmacy was the only independent pharmacy in the state of AZ offering COVID-19 testing through the month of May. Metier confirmed that testing will continue in June: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more: metierpharmacy.com. The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market will be open through June. The Saturday market will be adjusting hours to 7-10:30 a.m. to accommodate the heat. Drive-through pickup lanes for pre-orders will still be available and drive-through is also available for patrons who want to remain in their vehicles. For more: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com. Health care providers can find free tutoring assistance for their children through Front Lines Tutoring. This service provides virtual tutoring via Zoom, and tutors include over 100 undergraduate students from Carnegie Mellon, Texas Christian University, UCLA, University of Colorado Boulder, University of North Carolina, Yale and more. The service started out with UCLA students and branched out to include students attending other universities across the nation. For more: frontlinestutoring.com. “From the LDV Winery Vineyard Kitchen” is a Facebook Live concept happening on June 4 and 11. Guests can log on to the LDV Winery Facebook page and join owners Peggy Fiandaca and Curt Dunham in the kitchen as they make dinner with items they currently have in their pantry. Guests can cook along with Peggy and Curt, who will also offer wine tips and pairing suggestions for each meal. For more: visit the LDV Winery Facebook page. Vintage Arcadia recently launched an online marketplace so that people can shop for vintage, artisan-made and handcrafted goods without leaving the house. The marketplace will feature over 75 of Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market’s vendors and will be selling the one-of-a- kind items. Since this year’s Junk in the Trunk Market was canceled, owners and creators Lindsey Holt and Coley Arnold wanted to be able to share all the goods until the event is up-and-running again. For more: bit.ly/36a9v7z. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is hosting a virtual summer camp this year. Camp in a Box is available to children ages 4-10 and will be offered in June and July. Each box includes an instruction guide, schedule, project supplies, art materials and access to virtual content that fits in with weekly camp themes like World of Magic and Fantasy and Dinosaur Discovery. Camp in a Box costs $129 per box per week for non-members and $99 for members. Boxes will be available for curbside pick up at the museum, or home delivery for an extra $25. For more: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? EVENT UPDATES: Furry Friends Fine Art Festival – September 26, 2020 Arcadia Family Fun Run – September 27, 2020 GAIN Picnic – November 7, 2020 Auto-Rama – postponed until next year WHAT’S NEW? FREE ENEWSLETTER COMING SOON SNAP HERE arcadianews.com/newsletters or visit Balance, Harmony, Health, Prosperity and Abundance Feng Shui is the practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of Yin and Yang (male and female) and the balance of the five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water in your home and office. Feng Shui can reduce stress and anxiety and promote healthy and prosperous energy to support all aspects of your life including relationships, money, career and health. Contact me to find out how Feng Shui can balance your life. Emily Whitwell, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner 480.216.1443 • Eawhitwell@gmail.com www.fengshuibyemily.com

11 JUNE 2020 By Mallory Gleich Arcadia High students and faculty got a surprise in April when they received a letter from Principal Todd Stevens about his resignation at the end of the 2019-20 school year. From the letter: “It has been an honor to serve the Arcadia community for the last three school years, and I am proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff during that time. With that said, I will not be returning to Arcadia High School for the 2020-21 school year. I will take with me when I leave many fond memories, and Arcadia will always hold a special place in my heart.” The Scottsdale Unified School District put a plan into action to help Arcadia hire a new principal. In mid-April, the job listing was posted, and the search began. From there, a series of meetings were held with staff members, parents and students to decide what qualities were essential for the new position. There was also a community meeting and survey. At the start of May, around 30 candidates were in the running. Interviews were held on May 13, with the final decision being made later in the month. School staff and the community met to brainstorm desired qualities for the next principal, Assistant Superintendent of SUSD Dr. Jed Bowman said. Then, during the interviews, the board assessed those qualities and asked questions tailored around them. Dr. Bowman said that the first round of virtual meetings went well and that they were impressed with the candidates. “As a relationship-centered leader, I always prefer face-to- face, in-person meetings. However, the online interface was successful. We were able to gather great feedback and input to the desires of staff and parents for the qualities they were seeking in the next principal,” Bowman said. Bowman said that he believes paper screening is the most challenging part of the process. “The time it takes to thoroughly review application packets and match applicant competencies to the desired competencies for the specific position can sometimes be daunting,” Bowman said. He explained that parents are involved in different phases of the hiring process. Two or three parents are included on the interview team. They help provide input to the superintendent and assistant superintendent for finalists’ recommendations. “Principals today need to be well-rounded with a depth and breadth of experiences. They must embrace collaboration and shared leadership. They need to be student-focused, responsive, growth-minded and humble (SUSD core values),” Bowman said. According to Bowman, other qualities that are important to being the principal include being an excellent communicator, fostering a positive climate and culture, and being available and visible. They need to be excellent problem solvers, be motivating and inspiring. They need to believe that all students can learn. They need to encourage, support and find ways for students to be involved in the school. “In my opinion, and aside from having highly effective teachers in every classroom, principals are our most critical hire,” Bowman said. In late May, SUSD reached a decision and Dr. Cain Jagodzinski of Fountain Hills was chosen as Arcadia High’s new principal. He will officially take over on July 1. Welcome to the neighborhood, Dr. Jagodzinski! New Arcadia High principal hired after month-long process Resignation announcement by Mr. Todd Stevens to the community, students and staff. TIMELINE OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS E-mail survey to the Arcadia community to prioritize the qualities of the next principal. Position posting closed at midnight. Candidate interviews. Candidate final virtual interviews with current and incoming superintendents, Drs. Kriekard and Menzel. The earliest opportunity for governing board consideration/decision on the recommended candidate. Dr. Cain Jagodzinski was approved by the SUSD Governing Board at this meeting. 04/16/2020 05/04/2020 05/13/2020 05/15/2020 05/18/2020 05/19/2020 Recommendation for successful candidate shared with governing board and community. Dr. Cain Jagodzinski tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli 2020 GLS 450 2020 GLS 450 2020 GLE 350 Bringing Back Family “Road Trips” The all-new GLS and GLE, both with available seating for 7, await. These intelligent models offer style, luxury and versatility for your next adventure. Experience superior acceleration, traction, and control with all-wheel drive. Call me and let’s talk vacation!