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!
