🌱 Patch AM: How Scottsdale schools responded to troubling messages between staff and student

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In today's newsletter:

• How Scottsdale schools responded to troubling messages between staff and student

Also on today's calendar: Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
• Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
• Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saguaro High School administrator resigns after allegations of inappropriate messages (kjzz.org) — Scottsdale Unified officials have accepted the resignation of Saguaro High School athletic director Lucas Ackerson after allegations he sent inappropriate social media messages to a student from a Scottsdale middle school. District leaders reported the incident to the Arizona Board of Education and Scottsdale police, reiterated strict rules on staff-student communication, and heard from the student’s father, who praised how quickly the district removed Ackerson from campus.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Rita Rudner
  Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute
  Casino Arizona , 524 N 92nd St , Scottsdale
  7:30 pm
• Scottsdale Saturdays
  Paris In Scottsdale - BUSINESS CLOSED , 4280 N Drinkwater Blvd #100 , Scottsdale
  10:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra | A Season of Light
  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
  4:00 pm
• 2025 AZPCC Yalda
  Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Beethoven—The Young Genius 
  Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Ribbon Cutting - Aloft Scottsdale
  Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce , 7501 E McCormick Pkwy , Scottsdale
  4:00 pm
• đ­ - Laguna Elementary School | December Nights, December Lights!
  Laguna Elementary School
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Candy Bar Snowman Craft
  Fountain Hills Branch at Reading Lounge
  11:00 am
• Family Holiday Festival
  The Scottsdale Resort and Spa , Curio Collection by Hilton , Scottsdale
  12:00 pm
• Pasta Making With Chef Maricarmen at a Local Brewery - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Scottsdale | Classpop!™
  Bone Haus Brewing , 14825 E Shea Blvd #101 , Fountain Hills
  1:00 pm
• Saturday Movie Matinee's in the Only Movie Theatre in Fountain Hills
  Fountain View Village by Cogir , 16455 E Ave of the Fountains , Fountain Hills
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet My Foster Dog, Rusty!
  Rusty is a 4-year-old, 10-pound cutie looking for a calm home with another small dog and an active owner who enjoys daily walks. He’s shy at first… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Ranch)
• Raisin is a 4 year old pint sized black lab looking cutie who is a sensitive, loyal girl, working hard to build confidence after a tough beginning.
  She thrives with a calm, patient adopter who can provide steady leadership and help her continue the progress she’s made during her month of training… (Nextdoor Camelback / S. Scottsdale)

• Accor North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Guest Services Valet Greeter in Scottsdale. Apply here.
• ZMC Hotels posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Five Kitchens Where the Right Range Completely Transformed the Space (dwell.com)
• Paradise Valley's 2025 year-end financial report (yourvalley.net)
• AXIS Real Estate Agents Expand Services for Comprehensive Real Estate Solutions (bakercityherald.com)

Phoenix

• Phoenix Zoo partners with wildlife group to house illegally imported animals (azfamily.com)
• Turbo/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder (barnfinds.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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