Poston Visual Arts – Huge shout out to Mr. Crawford’s Art students. Poston submitted 50 original, student created, works of art to this year’s MPS Young at Art Art Show. Poston had 27 winners…the largest showing from any other Mesa junior high. The following are the categories and winners. As we get pictures of the work, we will share via our Facebook Page.
Ceramic Sculpture
- HM Dallen Googmanson “Textured Bronze Relief”
- 1st Villie Richau “Chocolate Truffle Cupcake”
- 2nd Kelly Leyva “Oreos and Cream Cupcake”
- HM Kelly Leyva “Pumpkins”
Colored Pencil
Fiber/Textile
- 1st Amanda Barrett “Nature & Fibers”
- 2nd Isabella Kunz “Iridescence & Fibers”
Functional Ceramics
- HM Ryanne Faerber “Seaside Candlestick”
- 1st Kynleigh Pedi “Creek Bed Mud Mask”
- 1st Caely Crump “Ghostman’s Half Mask”
- 2nd Andie McDowell “Clockwork Lace”
- 3rd Allison Ramos “Shock Respirator”
- HM Ridge Hall “Gladiator”
Masks (Ceramic)
Mask (Non-Ceramics)
Metal Tooling/Foil
- 1st Georgia Beynon “Textured Patterns Art Deco”
- 2nd Kamryn Foster ‘Metal Work Art Deco”
- 3rd Susie Christensen “Art Deco Motif”
- HM Eliza Godfrey “Ginko Leaf/Art Deco”
Oil Pastel/Pastels/Chalk
- 1st Villie Richau “Burton Style Rupunzel”
- HM Belen Villa “Burton Style Cinderella’s Stepsister”
Printmaking/Silk Screening
- 1st Reese Mitchell “Print Experiment”
- 3rd Kelly Leyva “Print on Print”
Scratchboard
- 1st Amanda Barrett “Curious Cat”
- 2nd Maya Cuautle Juan “Owl on Post”
- 3rd Kamryn Foster “Furry Friend”
- HM Lessy Mejia “Golden Dog”
Tempra Painting
- 1st Kamryn Foster “Watery Reflection”
- 3rd Emily Herrera “Mountain Memory”
Poston Athletics – our 4th Quarter season is shaping up well. We have games again this week. Check the calendar for this week’s games. As the end of the year is quickly approaching, all athletes from this year are asked to make sure that they have turned in their uniforms. We have several 3rd Quarter uniforms that have not been returned. Emails will be going out informing those who have outstanding uniforms in their possession.
Poston Parent Network (PPN) The PPN is looking for parent help and officers for next year’s committee. If you are interested in helping next year, please fill out an interest form at the following link. PPN Interest Form
Pool Party - Friendly reminder about the Poston Junior High pool party event coming up on Friday April 28th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Your students and their friends can come swim and enjoy celebrating the end of academic year at Poston.
PLACE: STAPLEY JUNIOR HIGH POOL 3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213
All pool tickets MUST be pre-purchased. Due to the rental facility rules PPN cannot exchange money at the site.
COST: $5.00 for entrance fee OR $10.00 for entrance plus 2 slices of pizza, & 1 drink (soda/water)
CASH PAYMENT: There will be a form at the front office at Poston Junior High for students or parents who want to pay cash. Please note exact cash only- we will not have a way to give change.
*La forma en Espanol esta disponible en la oficina y puede pagar en dinero efectivo.* Google form link English https://forms.gle/vGKwTNAkhSvZ3PtPA Google form link Espanol https://forms.gle/g3mQBwfqH1iou86u9 If you have any questions please email Poston Parent Network at postonparentnetwork@gmail.com
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – Poston “Create” parent information meetings- Next week we will hold parent information meetings regarding Poston Create. Parents and students can come and learn about this new learning experience being offered next year. For scheduling purposes, we are holding three different meetings to fit your schedule. These meetings will be held in the Poston Media Center from 6-7pm on the following dates:
- Tues 4/25
- Wed 4/26
- Thur 4/27
These meetings are open to all parents and students of 2023-2024 7th and 8th graders. If you would like to learn more about Poston Create prior to the meeting, visit the link under the “Programs” portion of our website https://poston.mpsaz.org/.
Parent Pick up and Drop off – Please continue to use the south parking lot or 25th and Adobe for student pick up or drop off. The north parking lot is reserved for staff parking and for public who needs to speak to front office.
As a reminder, campus does not open until 8:45am and supervision is not provided for students prior to that time. Students on campus before 8:45 without an appointment with a teacher, involved in a club or sport, will be asked to leave.
New Website – Have you checked it out? We are working to update information. Our calendar is live and a great source of information for events that are taking place with the school. Check it out at https://poston.mpsaz.org
Registration for 2023-2024 – Its that time of year for registration for next year. Make sure to complete your online re-enrollment through the parent portal for next school year. Also let your friends know that if they would like to choose Poston for their student, they can complete that process in the parent portal. If they don’t have a portal, they can stop by our office for assistance.
Calendar of Events
Tue 4/25
- Pool Party Passes may be purchased during Lunches
- 4:15pm Poston SIAC Meeting in the Media Center
- 5:00pm Girls Basketball 8th @ Home vs. Shepherd; 7th BYE
- 5:00pm Boys Soccer 8th @ Home vs. Shepherd; 7th BYE
- 6:00pm Poston Create Parent/Student Information Meeting, Media Center
Wed 4/26 2:00pm Early Release
- Pool Party Passes may be purchased during Lunches (last day to purchase)
- 6:00pm Poston Create Parent/Student Information Meeting, Media Center
Thur 4/27
- 5:00pm Girls Basketball 8th @ Home vs. Franklin; 7th @ Franklin
- 5:00pm Boys Soccer 8th @ Home vs. Franklin; 7th @ Kino
- 6:00pm Poston Create Parent/Student Information Meeting, Media Center
Fri 4/28
- 5-7pm PPN sponsored Pool Party at the Stapley Aquatic Complex (entrance must be prepurchased. Last day to purchases slots is Wednesday 4/26)