I hope this end of the summer letter finds each and every Desert Trails' family healthy, happy and eager to get back to the best school in the west! I know I am! What a terrific summer I had which included the assimilation of new staff into Desert Trails.
For the 2010-2011 school year our new staff members will be: Devra Kaplan-First Grade/Barb Kapla-Second Grade/Cari Carlin-Fourth Grade/Dawn Goodland-Fifth Grade/Denice Baldetti-Library/Ms. Brooksby-Strings. All come with experience, dedication, and a love for children. I know they will embrace the Desert Trails' community quickly and smoothly.
Parking Lot Jam! No, nothing you'll find on the shelf at Albertson's but please remember how the first few days of school can be with the amount of cars on campus. Planning ahead, leaving a few (5-10) minutes early, and breathing deeply will make those "crunch times" much more pleasant for all of us! Mostly the kids, as they hear and see everything! We need your help with following all traffic signs, speed limits, red zones, and cross walks. We would LOVE for any parents to help us direct traffic, new students, etc... to join us. Thank you!
To our incoming Kindergartners we open our arms and welcome you! Rest assured, the majority of Desert Trails' staff understands how difficult the first day of school will be for some of you. Harder for moms and dads, than the kids!!! A letter will be in the mail to all Kindergarten parents that will welcome you and review first day procedures. Be watching for that!
A Kindergarten Welcome will be held at 9:15 in the Cafeteria for all Kindergarten parents on the first day of school. Please drop off your precious cargo in their classroom, and come down to join us. PTO, Art Masterpiece, and myself will be there to greet you and share some Desert Trails news with you. Also, please help us with our Kindergarten parking lot as it is a very busy place, with children everywhere. Safety first at Desert Trails, so please, please, please take your time in the parking lot, don't double park, do not park in the red zone, or the drop off/pick up zone. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to safely walk your child into the Kindergarten playground and then into the classroom at 8:55. An option: Several parents will need to park on the nearby neighborhood streets.
Here are some important August dates you won't want to miss:
Class-lists posted: Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 4:00 on the front office doors!
Ice Cream Social: Thursday, Aug. 12 at 3:00-5:00 Come meet your teacher!
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16 at 8:55 We'll be looking for you!
Parent Night: Wednesday, Aug. 25 Times and schedule to be announced
Half day: School dismissed at 12:30, Tuesday, Aug. 31
School Council will be having a booth at the Ice Cream Social to share what School Council is all about at Desert Trails. Currently we have an open parent position, and if you would like some more information, please stop by the booth. Our School Council Members will be there to meet you!
More information to follow!
