2010 AIMS/SAT 10 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT RESULTS
The only state AIMS/SAT 10 individual student test results that will be mailed home this summer will be Grade 10 Spring AIMS Math/Science and Grade 11 Spring AIMS Math results. Those scores will arrive at student households in early July.
All other state test results are arriving late this year due to a changed scoring and standard setting process for the new math standards that were tested in April.
Because of the later delivery to districts, AIMS/SAT 10 test results for Grades 2 through 9 will be sent home with students when they return to school in August. If parents would like their student copy earlier, they will need to contact the school office after it opens in July to request early availability of an individual student result.
High school offices will be available beginning July 21st for parent calls regarding AIMS/SAT 10 individual student results. Elementary and Middle school offices open to the public on Monday, July 26 for parent inquiries regarding individual student state test results.
Fine Arts Month at Desert Trails
Strings, Band, Choir, and Art all held special events this month to celebrate the many talents of our Desert Trails' students. Thank you to those instructors who organized, planned, and prepared these special events! They were all wonderful!
Don't miss...
May 17 School Council at 7:45 a.m.
May 19 UPC at 8:30 a.m.
May 20 Volunteer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
May 20 Gov. Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
May 22 GENESIS Family movie at 7:00 p.m.
May 27 Last Day of School- Dismissed at 12:30 Half Day!
Schools out for Summer!!!
July 26 Office opens to the public
August 12 Ice Cream Social at 3:00 p.m.
August 16 School Starts!!!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Free MOVIE night at Desert Trails!
GENESIS Church who meets every Sunday at Desert Trails would like to say THANK YOU to all Staff and Students for allowing them to use our building. In the Desert Trails' playground, GENISIS will be showing a free family feature MOVIE, 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. Snacks and drinks will be provided by GENESIS! Just bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends for a fun, family event. ALSO>>>> you will see an end of year slide show featuring Desert Trails' students!!! We hope to see you!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Make a Difference
May 4-5-6, will be very special days in the PVUSD!
Students, Staff, and the Community will be able to work together to help support the Foundation of Public Education. Did you know the Foundation has invested over $350,000 in grants and services benefiting the 34,000 students in the Paradise Valley School District? This year the Foundation's goal is for every Student and Staff member to contribute $1.00 to help support the HANDS ON SCIENCE CENTER, CREST, and the COLLEGE and CAREER CENTERS. These programs reach all K-12 students.
At Desert Trails we have added a "twist" to make these 3 days extra fun! On Tuesday, students can bring in $1.00 and wear their slippers all day (with the exception of P.E.).
On Wednesday, students can bring in a $1.00 and wear their hat all day-inside & outside!
Thursday is the culminating day, and students can bring in $1.00 and they will receive a 20 minute fun filled recess!!! At our pep-rally this past Friday, students were really excited about these fun options! A container will be in the office if parents would like to contribute to support these wonderful programs in P.V.
Also, for our community members, the Foundation offers a CHANGE MATCHER. Please see the above links I have provided for more information! Thank you for your support!
Students, Staff, and the Community will be able to work together to help support the Foundation of Public Education. Did you know the Foundation has invested over $350,000 in grants and services benefiting the 34,000 students in the Paradise Valley School District? This year the Foundation's goal is for every Student and Staff member to contribute $1.00 to help support the HANDS ON SCIENCE CENTER, CREST, and the COLLEGE and CAREER CENTERS. These programs reach all K-12 students.
At Desert Trails we have added a "twist" to make these 3 days extra fun! On Tuesday, students can bring in $1.00 and wear their slippers all day (with the exception of P.E.).
On Wednesday, students can bring in a $1.00 and wear their hat all day-inside & outside!
Thursday is the culminating day, and students can bring in $1.00 and they will receive a 20 minute fun filled recess!!! At our pep-rally this past Friday, students were really excited about these fun options! A container will be in the office if parents would like to contribute to support these wonderful programs in P.V.
Also, for our community members, the Foundation offers a CHANGE MATCHER. Please see the above links I have provided for more information! Thank you for your support!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
An Invitation
You are cordially invited to the first Desert Trail's Fine Arts Fair.
Ms. Parent (D.T. Art Teacher) & Ms. Lindley (D.T. Music Teacher) have coordinated a wonderful evening event highlighting an all school Art Fair & Spring Choir Concert!
On May 11, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. student produced drawings and paintings will be framed and on display in the hallways for you to celebrate your child's creativity and artistic endeavors. Then join our Desert Trails' Choir performance of "I Need A Vacation" from 6:30-7:15. This "family" is planning a car trip over the summer, visiting Grandma on the farm and lots of other fun surprises! Don't miss this wonderful, fun, family night at Desert Trails.
Ms. Parent (D.T. Art Teacher) & Ms. Lindley (D.T. Music Teacher) have coordinated a wonderful evening event highlighting an all school Art Fair & Spring Choir Concert!
On May 11, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. student produced drawings and paintings will be framed and on display in the hallways for you to celebrate your child's creativity and artistic endeavors. Then join our Desert Trails' Choir performance of "I Need A Vacation" from 6:30-7:15. This "family" is planning a car trip over the summer, visiting Grandma on the farm and lots of other fun surprises! Don't miss this wonderful, fun, family night at Desert Trails.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Mock Car Accident
So that you are aware, Pinnacle High School will be holding a mock car accident this Thursday 4/29 morning.
This is in cooperation with Mothers Awareness of School-age Kids, Phx PD, Phx. Fire, and Air Evac. They will be following it up with an assembly for all juniors and seniors regarding safe driving and making good decisions.
This is in cooperation with Mothers Awareness of School-age Kids, Phx PD, Phx. Fire, and Air Evac. They will be following it up with an assembly for all juniors and seniors regarding safe driving and making good decisions.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Parent Input Form
Yes, it is that time of year when parents, teachers, and I all work together to create our new classrooms for the next school year! At our last PTO meeting I shared with parents the 7 step placement process we follow at Desert Trails, to ensure every voice is heard.
If you would like to fill out a Parent Input Form to help us determine the best placement for your child, there are three ways for you to get the form.
1) visit the site( see LINKS at the top of this blog), print, and send to the office!
2) visit our school site, look under Parent Resources, print, and send to the office!
3) pick up the form in the school office!
I hope one of these options will make this process easy for you! The deadline to getting the form in is May 3, 2010.
Technology News: Desert Trails has been selected to be one of two schools to pilot the new Smart Table!!! Similar to the Smart board, this interactive table will enable a small group of students to collaborate, problem solve, and use other 21st Century Skills in learning content. This is an exciting move forward as we strive to embed technology into the classroom. Be watching for more information!
School Council, working with our teacher leadership team, PAC, are moving through the process of creating and aligning our D.T. COMPASS 2015 goals, objectives, and strategies to the District's COMPASS 2015. Please see the PVUSD website for more information.
Last but not least: Thank you for your cooperation this week and last week. The hallways and campus have been extra quiet, allowing students and teachers to focus on the task, AIMS. This week 4th grade will tackle the Science AIMS, and we will be catching up any make-up AIMS. We are almost done! Thank you again.
If you would like to fill out a Parent Input Form to help us determine the best placement for your child, there are three ways for you to get the form.
1) visit the site( see LINKS at the top of this blog), print, and send to the office!
2) visit our school site, look under Parent Resources, print, and send to the office!
3) pick up the form in the school office!
I hope one of these options will make this process easy for you! The deadline to getting the form in is May 3, 2010.
Technology News: Desert Trails has been selected to be one of two schools to pilot the new Smart Table!!! Similar to the Smart board, this interactive table will enable a small group of students to collaborate, problem solve, and use other 21st Century Skills in learning content. This is an exciting move forward as we strive to embed technology into the classroom. Be watching for more information!
School Council, working with our teacher leadership team, PAC, are moving through the process of creating and aligning our D.T. COMPASS 2015 goals, objectives, and strategies to the District's COMPASS 2015. Please see the PVUSD website for more information.
Last but not least: Thank you for your cooperation this week and last week. The hallways and campus have been extra quiet, allowing students and teachers to focus on the task, AIMS. This week 4th grade will tackle the Science AIMS, and we will be catching up any make-up AIMS. We are almost done! Thank you again.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
AIMS Testing Protocol
As we prepare for the two week window of AIMS testing ~ April 12-23 ~ I wanted to share with you our protocol for that time period. First and most importantly please do not make any appointments for your child during this testing time frame. The rules and regulations dictate that should a student leave during the testing period they are not allowed to then complete that portion of the test. Also, having your child be at school on time is critical to being allowed into the classroom before testing begins. Should your child arrive late, they must remain out of class until that test is completed and they will then have to make up that portion missed.
In our attempt to protect the testing schedule and to provide maximum focus for all students we will not be allowing parents to volunteer, copy, assist with reading groups, Art Masterpiece, etc... to take place during the testing 2 week window.
The basics of a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast are also encouraged!!! We know and are confident our students will do an excellent job, but these little things add up to be of great support! I appreciate you joining us in doing all we can do to provide a supportive environment for our students to perform at their highest ability!
Thank you very much!
In our attempt to protect the testing schedule and to provide maximum focus for all students we will not be allowing parents to volunteer, copy, assist with reading groups, Art Masterpiece, etc... to take place during the testing 2 week window.
The basics of a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast are also encouraged!!! We know and are confident our students will do an excellent job, but these little things add up to be of great support! I appreciate you joining us in doing all we can do to provide a supportive environment for our students to perform at their highest ability!
Thank you very much!
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