🌱 Mohave Middle School Stabbing + Sisters in Stem + Clean Water

Good Monday morning fellow Scottsdalians! Your Patch Scottsdale Daily has changed it up a bit — I am still providing the news and information you need and have come to expect. And now you are receiving it Monday through Friday each week. The Monday edition (that's today!) gets you caught up from the weekend and ready for the work week, and the Friday issue will include all you need to know about activities and events for your weekend. Your feedback is essential — I'd love to hear what you think of the change; please send your comments and questions to geoffc160@gmail.com. Welcome to Monday, let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Nice! Today will be sunny to partly cloudy with a high of 83, and a Low of 59. Enjoy!

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A thirteen-year-old male student was stabbed by a 13-year-old female on Friday morning at Mohave Middle School in Scottsdale, according to reporting in the Arizona Daily Independent. The boy was hospitalized, but the injuries were said not to be life-threatening by several news sources. The district's communication to the entire SUSD parent community, published by the source noted above, alerts parents to the incident. It clearly stated, "We want to emphasize that the incident involved these two students only, and the general student body was not in danger." The letter offers resources for students who are upset by the incident, and it sites applicable law regarding weapons in schools. (Arizona Daily Independent)
2. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or STEM programs are in place in schools nationwide. However, in Scottsdale Unified, an initiative to encourage girls to dive into STEM education, Sisters in STEM, began in 2018, according to reporting on AZ (3TV/CBS 5). Natalie Foster '23, of Saguaro High School and the math and science academy, is the Sisters in STEM initiative president. The report quotes Foster as she explains what surprises kids when they first dig in," I think the biggest response we've had from students is they didn't know STEM encompassed so many different fields. There are so many different things they can do with STEM; it is quite honestly something really fun." The event featured "25 different hands-on activities, robots, all kinds of fun things to do," according to one of three Math and Science Academy Coordinators, Susan Lindberg. (Arizona's Family)
3. Raise a glass to clean Drinking Water. The grand opening of the new Thomas Groundwater Treatment Facility was celebrated Thursday of last week and the dedication took place Friday. According to posts on the City of Scottsdale Facebook page, the event brought former mayors, Mary Manross and Jim Lane, among other former employees who had been connected to the project, out for the event. (City of Scottsdale - Facebook)

In Case You Missed It:

• Drug Bust: "A Scottsdale drug bust led to the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl, cash, weapons, and other drugs." (12News)
• Dia de Los Muertos: "5th annual Scottsdale Dia de Los Muertos event held at the Old Adobe Mission." (Fox10 Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Treat Yourself! Cheese Tasting. (5:30 p.m.)
• Tonalea K-8 and Coronado Fall Orchestra Concert. (6 p.m.)
• A Concert with the Tonalea Orchestra and ACE. (6:30 p.m.)

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Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale: "The Italian Association Of Arizona's Italian Pizza and Wine Festival is coming to Scottsdale Nov. 6." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Fashion Square "Rooftop yoga classes will be offered on Wednesday afternoons beginning at 3:30 p.m. through Nov. 17." (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
• Scottsdale Fire Department: "We honored Jeff Perry who retires after 30-plus years in the fire service. His desire to train others to be the best they can be is immeasurable. Thank you for your service, Captain Perry. We will continue your legacy." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Fire Department: "Danny Ramirez spent 30 years in the fire service running calls, fighting fires, taking care of our residents. Today, he closes that chapter. Thank you for your time, Danny! We wish you the best in your next endeavor!" (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Police Department: "We are excited to add 4 new officers to the SPD family. Congratulations and Welcome!" (Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "Shoutout to Education Food Services for winning 1st Place for their trunk decorations! Thank you to everyone who drove through the event and thank you to the departments and programs for participating!" (Facebook)

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— Geoff Campbell

About me: I live in Scottsdale; I am a freelance writer, published both in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible.

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