Snow
Snowflake beautiful
Skating, sledding, skiing
Ice sculptures are gorgeous
Snowfall
(shared by Mason C.M. 3rd grade, Mrs. Sanders)
Winter break Dec. 20-Dec. 31 School resumes Jan. 3
I wish you and your family a safe and magical holiday season!
A link above has been provided for you to have access to the 2011-2012 school year calendar!
The D.ream Lab is being painted and prepared for our Jan. 24th Opening! Ipads are still on tour, MacBooks have arrived, and the flip cameras are capturing school activities!
15 days to get your Tax Credit in!!You don't need to bring it to school, but can simply mail it to Desert Trails, with your check dated no later than Dec. 31, 2010. We will send you a receipt! Your Tax Credit goes toward the before/after school programs and field trip scholarships! Thank you!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
McTeacher's Technology Night/SpeakUp/Feedback to Grow
WOW! We are still sailing high here at school today from last night's awesome turnout for McTeacher's night!! THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU parents for your support last night!
We raised over $1500.00 in 3hours, and all for our D.ream T.ech Lab!!!
With the District matching funds, this makes a grand total of $3000.00. The Technology Team and myself can't express our gratitude enough. I told the students on morning announcements that at Desert Trails once teachers ask ~~ our parents support!!! Thank you!
Speak Up!
Since 2003, over 1.85 million K-12 education stakeholders have participated in the annual Speak Up National Research Project which collects and reports on the authentic, unfiltered views and opinions of K-12 students, parents and educators on critical 21st century education issues. Speak Up is facilitated by Project Tomorrow® (www.tomorrow.org). Data findings are shared each year with federal, state and local policymakers to inform education programs and funding.
Arizona has always been well-represented in responding to this survey and last year was the state with the second-most participation in the nation, with only Texas having more students participate than us. The information and trends that are provided are valuable in helping inform our state leaders about the use, attitudes, and effect of technology on education in Arizona. Due to our high usage of the Speak Up Survey, the Ed Tech unit at ADE receives aggregate data that is compared to the national average. This data is invaluable to us.
One trend it has highlighted is that Arizona teachers prefer and participate in online professional development more than their colleagues in other states.
Another trend shows that Arizona teachers have more obstacles using technology in their schools than teachers around the US and that Arizona teachers use less technology in their classrooms to increase student achievement. The data also shows that our middle school students have less access to technology outside of school and have less access to high speed internet connections at home.
We hope you will join the conversation about the use of technology for learning through Speak Up and take advantage this data collecting opportunity. The online survey is open to students, educators (including future educators) and parents; it’s quick and easy to get involved.
The survey is posted above and the password is: future
Feedback to Grow!
A link above has been provided 24/7 for you to share any concerns, ideas, and thoughts with us that will enable us to improve what we do. The nucleus of a school community is an ever changing hub of many activities, goals, and objectives. We want to hear from you!
Please take advantage to share your thoughts with us!
We raised over $1500.00 in 3hours, and all for our D.ream T.ech Lab!!!
With the District matching funds, this makes a grand total of $3000.00. The Technology Team and myself can't express our gratitude enough. I told the students on morning announcements that at Desert Trails once teachers ask ~~ our parents support!!! Thank you!
Speak Up!
Since 2003, over 1.85 million K-12 education stakeholders have participated in the annual Speak Up National Research Project which collects and reports on the authentic, unfiltered views and opinions of K-12 students, parents and educators on critical 21st century education issues. Speak Up is facilitated by Project Tomorrow® (www.tomorrow.org). Data findings are shared each year with federal, state and local policymakers to inform education programs and funding.
Arizona has always been well-represented in responding to this survey and last year was the state with the second-most participation in the nation, with only Texas having more students participate than us. The information and trends that are provided are valuable in helping inform our state leaders about the use, attitudes, and effect of technology on education in Arizona. Due to our high usage of the Speak Up Survey, the Ed Tech unit at ADE receives aggregate data that is compared to the national average. This data is invaluable to us.
One trend it has highlighted is that Arizona teachers prefer and participate in online professional development more than their colleagues in other states.
Another trend shows that Arizona teachers have more obstacles using technology in their schools than teachers around the US and that Arizona teachers use less technology in their classrooms to increase student achievement. The data also shows that our middle school students have less access to technology outside of school and have less access to high speed internet connections at home.
We hope you will join the conversation about the use of technology for learning through Speak Up and take advantage this data collecting opportunity. The online survey is open to students, educators (including future educators) and parents; it’s quick and easy to get involved.
The survey is posted above and the password is: future
Feedback to Grow!
A link above has been provided 24/7 for you to share any concerns, ideas, and thoughts with us that will enable us to improve what we do. The nucleus of a school community is an ever changing hub of many activities, goals, and objectives. We want to hear from you!
Please take advantage to share your thoughts with us!
Monday, November 29, 2010
New link~Technology~Tax Credit~Events
Feedback to Grow! This new link has been posted above for parents to have a place and opportunity to quickly give their input. We can improve and we are always looking for ways to make Desert Trails the very best it can be. However, we need to hear from you!
This link will stay on my blog and feel free to voice your input at any time. I will review the input from the survey and when appropriate I will address the topics on my blog. Names will be anonymous, but the topics will be addressed.
Give me your input for Feedback to Grow!
Technology Camp Meeting is this Friday right after school. We will be sharing updates of
devices ordered, facilities support to make our D.ream T.ech Lab come true, the fundraising events planned, and more. Should be a 30 minute meeting!
Tax Credit deadline is approaching quickly! December 31 is right around the corner and if you would like to give Desert Trails a donation, you can write that donation off your taxes this coming Spring!! Classes such as SPANISH, GenYes, Tutoring, and more are all supported by your generous Tax credits!!! We give it right back to your kids!!
Thank you!
December Events
12/2 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/3 Spelling Bee 10am
12/3 Technology Camp Meeting in the Media Center @ 3pm
12/3 Choir Concert @ Desert Trails 6:30pm
12/4 Choir Concert @ PV Mall 1pm
12/9 McTeacher Technology Night @ McDonalds 4:30-7:30
12/13 School Council 7:45am
12/13 Band Concert @ Eagle Ridge 7pm
12/16 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
12/16 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/17 Semester Ends
12/18-1/2/11 Winter Break!
1/3/11 School resumes @ 8:55!
This link will stay on my blog and feel free to voice your input at any time. I will review the input from the survey and when appropriate I will address the topics on my blog. Names will be anonymous, but the topics will be addressed.
Give me your input for Feedback to Grow!
Technology Camp Meeting is this Friday right after school. We will be sharing updates of
devices ordered, facilities support to make our D.ream T.ech Lab come true, the fundraising events planned, and more. Should be a 30 minute meeting!
Tax Credit deadline is approaching quickly! December 31 is right around the corner and if you would like to give Desert Trails a donation, you can write that donation off your taxes this coming Spring!! Classes such as SPANISH, GenYes, Tutoring, and more are all supported by your generous Tax credits!!! We give it right back to your kids!!
Thank you!
December Events
12/2 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/3 Spelling Bee 10am
12/3 Technology Camp Meeting in the Media Center @ 3pm
12/3 Choir Concert @ Desert Trails 6:30pm
12/4 Choir Concert @ PV Mall 1pm
12/9 McTeacher Technology Night @ McDonalds 4:30-7:30
12/13 School Council 7:45am
12/13 Band Concert @ Eagle Ridge 7pm
12/16 Star Student Lunch with Mrs. Lee
12/16 Governing Board meeting 7pm
12/17 Semester Ends
12/18-1/2/11 Winter Break!
1/3/11 School resumes @ 8:55!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
I.C. Parent Portal Opens!
Monday, November 29, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal will be accessible. The Portal will allow parents to access grades, attendance and other information about all of their children attending PVschools from a single account — in real time!
Parents will need to obtain a username and password by signing in at the Sign up! link provided above by using the e-mail address you provided the school on your child's emergency card. One login will be provided per parent e-mail address.
For more information go to the Parent Portal Info. link also provided above.
Parents will need to obtain a username and password by signing in at the Sign up! link provided above by using the e-mail address you provided the school on your child's emergency card. One login will be provided per parent e-mail address.
For more information go to the Parent Portal Info. link also provided above.
Monday, November 15, 2010
D.ream Link
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
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
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!
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