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What an incredible success our first STEAM day was! Our campus buzzed with excitement as students explored Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in ways that sparked their creativity and curiosity. STEAM education is vital because it teaches our students to think critically, solve problems, and engage deeply with the world around them.

As we continue our journey this year, let's keep that spirit of curiosity alive. Together, we can foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Let’s keep chasing curiosity together!

• Day 2 Specials
• 3:30 PM - Baseball/Softball Tryouts

• 3:30 PM - Baseball/Softball Tryouts
• 5:00 PM - PTSO Restaurant Night - Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
• 7:00 PM - Governing Board Meeting

• 3:30 PM - Baseball/Softball Tryouts

• 3:30 PM - Baseball/Softball Tryouts
• 6:30 PM - PTSO Meeting in SV Library

• 2:00 PM - Early Release for Teacher Professional Development

All paperwork on Register My Athlete must be turned in by Friday night in order for athletes to tryout. Tryouts for 7th and 8th Grade Baseball and Softball Players will be Monday-Wednesday 3:30-5:30. (Dependent on weather) Athletes need to wear cleats/tennis shoes, bring water bottle, glove, and a positive attitude. Athletes will find out if they made the team on Wednesday night. Athletes that made the team will have a team meeting on Thursday from 3:30-4:30. We are looking forward to an amazing season! GO VIPERS!

Show your support for the PTSO by becoming a member! Membership is $20 for a family. PTSO members are entered into a special raffle on BINGO night. Just go to the Membership page on our website to sign up! www.sierraverdeptso.com

Tuesday, August 13 join us from 4p-close at Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers. SV will get 15% of the sales when you show them our flyer. Funds raised at Restaurant Nights help the PTSO fulfill teacher grants throughout the school year. We hope to see you there- and don’t forget to tag us in your photos on social media!

Our first meeting for the 2024-2025 school year is Thursday, August 15 at 6:30p. We meet in SV’s library and meetings typically last 1 hour. We hope to see you there!

• If your student is going to be absent for any reason, please call our attendance line at (623) 376-4890
• All 1st-8th grade students should be dropped off in the front traffic loop, parking in the lot is reserved for Kindergarten parents only. It is also not permissible to park and cross Rose Garden or 74th Ave at any point other than our crosswalks.
• 8:45 is the start of our academic day, kids who are not in class at 8:45 will need a tardy pass.
• We cannot sign students out after 3:15.
• Do not text your students during the school day, phones are available for use at the office with staff permission.
• We will not interrupt instruction to relay messages or deliver items left at home (unless medically needed)
• Attendance warnings will be sent home for students who are absent more than 10% of days in session or who have accumulated 5+ tardies
• If you have a concern or question regarding progress, grades, or behavior, address the classroom level teacher per our DVUSD Problem Solving Guidance
• School staff and administration are not available to meet on demand, appointments will be made to set up meetings or phone calls for administrators and teachers. Walk-in appointments are not an option.
• SV teachers adhere to an email curfew. They will check emails Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM only.
• SV staff will respond to emails within 48 hours, excluding weekends & holidays.

For the 24-25 school year, we will once again be charging for school meals, to apply for a free or reduced meal application visit https://secure.ezmealapp.com or stop by Sierra Verde for a paper application (though the online process is much quicker). See the complete information from DVUSD Food & Nutrition below.

DVUSD has a birthday bucket order form that will be the only method of birthday treats for 24-25. You can fill out an application for a birthday bucket and work with our Cafeteria Manger Mrs. Debbie Jasperson to arrange these birthday treats. The Birthday Bucket application is on our homepage and is linked below as well.

In order to keep meal account balances topped off, you can put money on the student account with cash or check at the front office, drop off cash or check in the office, or use E-Z school pay. EZ School pay also has an app available to download and track your balance.

A birthday bucket is the perfect way to celebrate your student(s) birthday safely!