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
Monday, November 15, 2010
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!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Calendar Survey & Parent Teacher Conferences
The PVUSD calendar committee would like input from parents and community members on the district calendar for the coming years. Starting October 13 and continuing through October 28, parents will be able to choose between two calendar options for each of the next four years. Each household may participate in the survey once and may take it in English or Spanish. Please see the Calendar Survey link above. Your input is appreciated!
Parent~Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Oct. 25-28 Teachers will be offering multiple times and days to meet with all parents. Remember at Desert Trails our conferences are all about Celebrating Growth and setting new goals! I look forward to seeing you throughout the week!
Don't forget Pizza in the Park~this Saturday night!!
Parent~Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Oct. 25-28 Teachers will be offering multiple times and days to meet with all parents. Remember at Desert Trails our conferences are all about Celebrating Growth and setting new goals! I look forward to seeing you throughout the week!
Don't forget Pizza in the Park~this Saturday night!!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Dogs-Lunch $-Technology
With the weather cooling off we begin to see "Dogs at School." Please know our school policy calls for No Dogs on our campus at any time, for any reason.
Your attention and help is greatly appreciated. Please do not bring dogs to school!
Need some lunch money? Did you know we offer a free & reduced lunch program?
All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program, or TANF and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, children can get free meals if your household's gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines. Stop by the office to pick up the application or get more information to take advantage of this great service.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 teachers will be articulating on technology exit skills at each grade level. School Council agreed to make this a goal in our COMPASS 2015, as Desert Trails moves forward with technology. Our wonderful PTO has generously provided the professional development funds to allow teachers an additional 40 minutes to meet with Mrs. Taub and myself. We will align all exit skills to the Technology State Standards.
Thank you PTO for the time & Thank you School Council for the vision!!!
Join us Dec. 3 at 8:30 in the Computer Lab for our next Technology Camp Meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Pizza & Movie in the Park!! Oct. 23 6:30 -- right here at Desert Trails, bring your blanket, pillow, lawn chair, and a few bucks for pizza!!! This is a great community/school event sponsored by PTO.
DOOZEY of a DEAL: check out their website http://www.doozyofadeal.com/phoenix and remember any item your purchase sends a portion directly to Desert Trails. This is not a PTO fundraiser, but an opportunity that schools can take advantage of and also the deals for you are a DOOZEY!!!! THANK YOU!
Oct. 19 is a half day! Students are dismissed at 12:30. Lunch is not served. Teachers will be spending the remaining part of the day focused on technology with topics such as: The how, what, who, when of ipads in the classroom!!
Your attention and help is greatly appreciated. Please do not bring dogs to school!
Need some lunch money? Did you know we offer a free & reduced lunch program?
All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program, or TANF and most foster children can get free meals regardless of your income. Also, children can get free meals if your household's gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Guidelines. Stop by the office to pick up the application or get more information to take advantage of this great service.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 teachers will be articulating on technology exit skills at each grade level. School Council agreed to make this a goal in our COMPASS 2015, as Desert Trails moves forward with technology. Our wonderful PTO has generously provided the professional development funds to allow teachers an additional 40 minutes to meet with Mrs. Taub and myself. We will align all exit skills to the Technology State Standards.
Thank you PTO for the time & Thank you School Council for the vision!!!
Join us Dec. 3 at 8:30 in the Computer Lab for our next Technology Camp Meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Pizza & Movie in the Park!! Oct. 23 6:30 -- right here at Desert Trails, bring your blanket, pillow, lawn chair, and a few bucks for pizza!!! This is a great community/school event sponsored by PTO.
DOOZEY of a DEAL: check out their website http://www.doozyofadeal.com/phoenix and remember any item your purchase sends a portion directly to Desert Trails. This is not a PTO fundraiser, but an opportunity that schools can take advantage of and also the deals for you are a DOOZEY!!!! THANK YOU!
Oct. 19 is a half day! Students are dismissed at 12:30. Lunch is not served. Teachers will be spending the remaining part of the day focused on technology with topics such as: The how, what, who, when of ipads in the classroom!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
P.L.A.Y~Tax Credit classes~Upcoming events
As the weather is cooling off....the Kindness Committee at Desert Trails has a wonderful opportunity to volunteer your time to help our students. We are looking for Moms and Dads to join P.L.A.Y. (Parents at Lunch with Activities for our Youth). You pick the time and day or days you would like to come and we can provide equipment for you if needed...(jump-ropes, balls, hula hoops). You can choose any activity you would like to do and just join the students and PLAY. Your role is not as a duty aide, but as a positive role model and leader to our students. The students really love your presence with them on the field. If you are interested, email Karen Toenjes (ktoenjes@pvschools.net), or Leslie Preston (lpreston@pvschools.net). They will contact you and make sure you have what you need. Thank you!!
Here is the lunch recess schedule: Kdg: 12:55-1:15pm
1st gr: 11:45-12:05 (with 6th)
2nd gr: 12:10-12:30 (with 4th)
3rd gr: 12:35-12:55 (with 5th)
4th gr: 12:10-12:30 (with 2nd)
5th gr: 12:35-12:55 (with 3rd)
6th gr: 11:45-12:05 (with 1st)
Coach E. is offering his "After School Hawks" 3:00-4:00 Tuesdays and Thursday. Grades 1-6. Cost: $50.00 each semester. First class starts Oct. 21, 2010. First semester will focus on basketball & high jumping skills. Second semester will involve soccer & football. If interested be sure an contact Coach E. at jentner@pvschools.net
SPANISH is coming back to Desert Trails! Be watching for more information!!!
Tutoring currently has a waiting list at some grade levels. Be sure to contact Val Smith is you would like to have your child participate. vsmith@pvschools.net
Upcoming Events
10/7 Governing Board meeting 7p.m. District office
10/15 First quarter ends
10/19 Half day Students dismissed at 12:30 (no lunch served)
10/20 UPC 8:45 a.m. District office
10/21 Governing Board meeting 7 p.m. District office
10/25-10/28 Parent~Teacher Conferences
10/29 K-8 Recess No School
Here is the lunch recess schedule: Kdg: 12:55-1:15pm
1st gr: 11:45-12:05 (with 6th)
2nd gr: 12:10-12:30 (with 4th)
3rd gr: 12:35-12:55 (with 5th)
4th gr: 12:10-12:30 (with 2nd)
5th gr: 12:35-12:55 (with 3rd)
6th gr: 11:45-12:05 (with 1st)
Coach E. is offering his "After School Hawks" 3:00-4:00 Tuesdays and Thursday. Grades 1-6. Cost: $50.00 each semester. First class starts Oct. 21, 2010. First semester will focus on basketball & high jumping skills. Second semester will involve soccer & football. If interested be sure an contact Coach E. at jentner@pvschools.net
SPANISH is coming back to Desert Trails! Be watching for more information!!!
Tutoring currently has a waiting list at some grade levels. Be sure to contact Val Smith is you would like to have your child participate. vsmith@pvschools.net
Upcoming Events
10/7 Governing Board meeting 7p.m. District office
10/15 First quarter ends
10/19 Half day Students dismissed at 12:30 (no lunch served)
10/20 UPC 8:45 a.m. District office
10/21 Governing Board meeting 7 p.m. District office
10/25-10/28 Parent~Teacher Conferences
10/29 K-8 Recess No School
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