Feedback to Grow! This new link has been posted above for parents to have a place and opportunity to quickly give their input. We can improve and we are always looking for ways to make Desert Trails the very best it can be. However, we need to hear from you!
This link will stay on my blog and feel free to voice your input at any time. I will review the input from the survey and when appropriate I will address the topics on my blog. Names will be anonymous, but the topics will be addressed.
Give me your input for Feedback to Grow!
Technology Camp Meeting is this Friday right after school. We will be sharing updates of
devices ordered, facilities support to make our D.ream T.ech Lab come true, the fundraising events planned, and more. Should be a 30 minute meeting!
Tax Credit deadline is approaching quickly! December 31 is right around the corner and if you would like to give Desert Trails a donation, you can write that donation off your taxes this coming Spring!! Classes such as SPANISH, GenYes, Tutoring, and more are all supported by your generous Tax credits!!! We give it right back to your kids!!
Thank you!
December Events
12/2 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/3 Spelling Bee 10am
12/3 Technology Camp Meeting in the Media Center @ 3pm
12/3 Choir Concert @ Desert Trails 6:30pm
12/4 Choir Concert @ PV Mall 1pm
12/9 McTeacher Technology Night @ McDonalds 4:30-7:30
12/13 School Council 7:45am
12/13 Band Concert @ Eagle Ridge 7pm
12/16 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
12/16 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/17 Semester Ends
12/18-1/2/11 Winter Break!
1/3/11 School resumes @ 8:55!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
I.C. Parent Portal Opens!
Monday, November 29, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal will be accessible. The Portal will allow parents to access grades, attendance and other information about all of their children attending PVschools from a single account — in real time!
Parents will need to obtain a username and password by signing in at the Sign up! link provided above by using the e-mail address you provided the school on your child's emergency card. One login will be provided per parent e-mail address.
For more information go to the Parent Portal Info. link also provided above.
Parents will need to obtain a username and password by signing in at the Sign up! link provided above by using the e-mail address you provided the school on your child's emergency card. One login will be provided per parent e-mail address.
For more information go to the Parent Portal Info. link also provided above.
Monday, November 15, 2010
D.ream Link
Join us as we launch our D.ream Website! This site was created to keep parents informed of all that is transpiring with TECHNOLOGY at Desert Trails. Please check it out! Thanks to Mrs. Toenjes, grade 5 teacher, and Technology Team member for creating this awesome site!
Have you heard about boundaries changing or middle school changes in our district? For more information I have posted a link above for you to connect and stay current. These items have been recommended to the PVUSD Governing Board. Study sessions are in place and are open to the public. Final decisions will be announced at the Dec. 16, Governing Board meeting.
BINGO! Tuesday, Nov. 16 @ 7:00
Have you heard about boundaries changing or middle school changes in our district? For more information I have posted a link above for you to connect and stay current. These items have been recommended to the PVUSD Governing Board. Study sessions are in place and are open to the public. Final decisions will be announced at the Dec. 16, Governing Board meeting.
BINGO! Tuesday, Nov. 16 @ 7:00
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Technology~Tax Credit~Thankgiving
We are moving full speed ahead with building and creating our new D.ream T.ech Lab at Desert Trails! Our goal is to open the D.ream Lab on January 24th, 2011~the first day of Parent/Teacher Conferences! We hope you'll stop in while visiting with teachers so we can "show-off" this great new technology D.ream Lab! I am working with our wonderful PTO for upcoming fundraising events, GENESIS for painting/hard labor weekend events, and our Technology Team is working hard on a new D.ream webpage, and even cultivating community business contacts who are interested in donating to our D.ream!!!
We received our first donation from the Behrens family for ipad applications. THANK YOU!
This Desert Trails' family has a kindergarten student and a 3 year old at home who are "experts" on the ipad. I saw first hand as both children went from application to application, put puzzle pieces together, did addition problems, read a story, etc.... It was unbelievable what these children were able to do! Digital kids in the making! Can you envision the creativity our students will have at their fingertips, yet in an academic environment, with intentional learning supports in place?
We are excited at Desert Trails about the endless pathways and doors we have yet to travel with technology...we invite you to join us on our journey! Our next Technology Camp meeting with be Dec. 3 @ 3:00-4:00 in the Media Center. Childcare will be provided!!! Please come and catch our D.ream!!!
Tax Credit deadline approaching quickly! Dec.31, 2010 is the last day we can accept your Tax Credit. Above, please find the link posted which will take you to the PVUSD site where you'll find the Tax Credit form. Simply print and send to school with your check. All Tax Credits can be up to $200 or $400 dollars. These funds support our Tutor program, GENYES, AfterHour Hawks with Coach E, Spanish Club, and much more!!! Thank you for supporting your community school and receiving the bonus write off on your taxes! If you have any questions regarding Tax Credits please contact one of our School Council Parent Representative. They are more than ready & willing to answer your questions! Also, visit our school site for more tax credit information.
Happy Thanksgiving! Throughout the year, but especially now, when I count my blessings Desert Trails is always at the top of my list. All that "Desert Trails" encompasses: students, teachers, parents, support staff, PTO, School Council, Community Partnerships, PV District, and so much more--- I feel very fortunate to be able to contribute my goal on a daily basis which is: demonstrating positive change, to make someone or something better. Thank you for your strong support this school year. I am thankful for each parent and I join you in our school motto: Success Each Day~Success Each Child. Thank you for allowing us to serve & nurture your child at Desert Trails!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
We received our first donation from the Behrens family for ipad applications. THANK YOU!
This Desert Trails' family has a kindergarten student and a 3 year old at home who are "experts" on the ipad. I saw first hand as both children went from application to application, put puzzle pieces together, did addition problems, read a story, etc.... It was unbelievable what these children were able to do! Digital kids in the making! Can you envision the creativity our students will have at their fingertips, yet in an academic environment, with intentional learning supports in place?
We are excited at Desert Trails about the endless pathways and doors we have yet to travel with technology...we invite you to join us on our journey! Our next Technology Camp meeting with be Dec. 3 @ 3:00-4:00 in the Media Center. Childcare will be provided!!! Please come and catch our D.ream!!!
Tax Credit deadline approaching quickly! Dec.31, 2010 is the last day we can accept your Tax Credit. Above, please find the link posted which will take you to the PVUSD site where you'll find the Tax Credit form. Simply print and send to school with your check. All Tax Credits can be up to $200 or $400 dollars. These funds support our Tutor program, GENYES, AfterHour Hawks with Coach E, Spanish Club, and much more!!! Thank you for supporting your community school and receiving the bonus write off on your taxes! If you have any questions regarding Tax Credits please contact one of our School Council Parent Representative. They are more than ready & willing to answer your questions! Also, visit our school site for more tax credit information.
Happy Thanksgiving! Throughout the year, but especially now, when I count my blessings Desert Trails is always at the top of my list. All that "Desert Trails" encompasses: students, teachers, parents, support staff, PTO, School Council, Community Partnerships, PV District, and so much more--- I feel very fortunate to be able to contribute my goal on a daily basis which is: demonstrating positive change, to make someone or something better. Thank you for your strong support this school year. I am thankful for each parent and I join you in our school motto: Success Each Day~Success Each Child. Thank you for allowing us to serve & nurture your child at Desert Trails!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Anti-Drug Week at Desert Trails
Did you know....Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Special Agent Camarena was an 11 year veteran of the DEA assigned to the Guadalajara, Mexico, office where he was on the trail of the country's biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. On February 7, 1985, he was kidnapped, brutally tortured, and murdered by Mexican drug traffickers. His tragic death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the international scope of the drug trade. Shortly after Kiki's death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and Kiki's high school friend Henry Lozano launched "Canarena Clubs" in Kiki's hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members pledges to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifice made by Kiki Camarena. These pleges were delivered to First Lady Nancy Reagan at a national conference of parents combating youth drug use. In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. At Desert Trails we keep the tradition and the pledge of living drug-free alive.(information provided by www.justice.gov/dea/ongoing/redribbon_factsheet.html)
How are we celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Desert Trails?
Monday, Nov.1 Team up against drugs- wear your favorite team jersey or a DTES t-shirt!
Tuesday, Nov. 2 Elect to be drug free- wear red, white, & blue!
Wednesday, Nov. 3 Sock it to drugs- wear crazy socks!
Thursday, Nov. 4 Tie up drugs- wear a tie!
Friday, Nov. 5 Stand up against drug- wear red!
**Friday, Nov. 5 is a culminating day of our week long focus to take a stand against drugs. The DEA helicopter will be landing on the DTES playground. Once the landing takes place several law enforcement agencies will be offering mini- workshops to all K-6 students. From Phoenix police to ICE~ Desert Trails' students will be having a wonderful morning learning and engaging first hand with the men and women who serve and protect us!!! As a twist this year, we not only want to honor Special Agent Canarena, our students will be presenting each agency with "We are thankful for you" letters.
A special thanks to Andrea Owens and Special Agent Owens for making this day truly a day to remember at Desert Trails.
Technology DREAM
If you are planning on joining us Wed. Nov. 3 at 8:00am~ I am providing special duty aide coverage on the playground for your children to go and play. We will be meeting in the front office lobby! The Technology Team has some great plans and ideas to share with you!
Up-Coming Events for November
Nov. 1-5 Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 3 Technology DREAM meeting 8:00am Front Lobby
Nov. 4 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 8 School Council meeting 7:45am
Nov. 11 No School Veteran's Day
Nov. 16 PTO BINGO 7:00pm DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 17 Fall Orchestra Performance DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 18 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 18 Picture Re-takes & Activity
Nov. 18 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Break~ Happy Thanksgiving!
Did you know....Red Ribbon Week is the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Special Agent Camarena was an 11 year veteran of the DEA assigned to the Guadalajara, Mexico, office where he was on the trail of the country's biggest marijuana and cocaine traffickers. In 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline. On February 7, 1985, he was kidnapped, brutally tortured, and murdered by Mexican drug traffickers. His tragic death opened the eyes of many Americans to the dangers of drugs and the international scope of the drug trade. Shortly after Kiki's death, Congressman Duncan Hunter and Kiki's high school friend Henry Lozano launched "Canarena Clubs" in Kiki's hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members pledges to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifice made by Kiki Camarena. These pleges were delivered to First Lady Nancy Reagan at a national conference of parents combating youth drug use. In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the first National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons. At Desert Trails we keep the tradition and the pledge of living drug-free alive.(information provided by www.justice.gov/dea/ongoing/redribbon_factsheet.html)
How are we celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Desert Trails?
Monday, Nov.1 Team up against drugs- wear your favorite team jersey or a DTES t-shirt!
Tuesday, Nov. 2 Elect to be drug free- wear red, white, & blue!
Wednesday, Nov. 3 Sock it to drugs- wear crazy socks!
Thursday, Nov. 4 Tie up drugs- wear a tie!
Friday, Nov. 5 Stand up against drug- wear red!
**Friday, Nov. 5 is a culminating day of our week long focus to take a stand against drugs. The DEA helicopter will be landing on the DTES playground. Once the landing takes place several law enforcement agencies will be offering mini- workshops to all K-6 students. From Phoenix police to ICE~ Desert Trails' students will be having a wonderful morning learning and engaging first hand with the men and women who serve and protect us!!! As a twist this year, we not only want to honor Special Agent Canarena, our students will be presenting each agency with "We are thankful for you" letters.
A special thanks to Andrea Owens and Special Agent Owens for making this day truly a day to remember at Desert Trails.
Technology DREAM
If you are planning on joining us Wed. Nov. 3 at 8:00am~ I am providing special duty aide coverage on the playground for your children to go and play. We will be meeting in the front office lobby! The Technology Team has some great plans and ideas to share with you!
Up-Coming Events for November
Nov. 1-5 Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 3 Technology DREAM meeting 8:00am Front Lobby
Nov. 4 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 8 School Council meeting 7:45am
Nov. 11 No School Veteran's Day
Nov. 16 PTO BINGO 7:00pm DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 17 Fall Orchestra Performance DTES Cafeteria
Nov. 18 Gov. Board meeting 7:00pm District Office
Nov. 18 Picture Re-takes & Activity
Nov. 18 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Break~ Happy Thanksgiving!
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