Summer Greetings! I hope your summer has been filled with popcorn nights, water fun, and several special family moments! The office has been back this week gearing up for this coming school year and we are well on our way! The office will open to the public starting Monday, July 26. I am anxious to share with you some great things that are in the pipe as we will be launching a new Technology Signature Program at Desert Trails!!! We will be having some "camp" meetings where all parents and teachers will be invited to dream and plan together.
Here is a glimpse to get you as excited as I am:
Desert Trails has been selected to pilot the brand new Smart Table! Similar to the Smart board this high student engaged tool will be facilitated and connecting kids at the primary level. ALSO---
We will start the year with 15 iPads & 15 iTouches. Teachers will be utilizing these hands-on technology tools in centers focused on academic units and projects. I am currently shooting for an iTouch for every Desert Trails' student!!!! Our Smart Boards, Student response "Clickers," iPads, iTouches, and more, verify we are well on our way to equipping our Desert Trails' students for 21st Century skills and a successful future that is wrapped in technology. Please join us at these "camp" meetings. We want and value your input.
Classlists will be posted as usual on the Office front doors Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 4:00. Be sure to join us on Thursday, Aug. 12 3:00-5:00 for our annual PTO Ice Cream Social. This is a great time to see old friends and meet your new teacher!!! I will be looking for you and I am truly excited about the great year we are going to have. Stay tuned to this blog---more information to come!
