DVUSD Parent Update

February is full of important dates, events, and celebrations for DVUSD! Check out the calendar below for important dates coming up in February. Don't forget there are parent teacher conferences for K-8 students February 7-8. All DVUSD schools and the district office will be closed February 19 in observance of Presidents Day.

DVUSD needs your input! In December of 2023, the 2024-25 DVUSD Budget Committee asked for input on the most important budget priority that should be considered for the upcoming fiscal year (FY25). The Budget Committee has reviewed that input and has developed a second survey asking stakeholders to rank all seven top priorities. The survey will remain open until Monday, February 12, 2024 and we encourage all staff, parents and community members to complete this survey. On behalf of the entire Budget Committee, thank you for all the participation in this process.

Take the survey now or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/YGWMX97 !

As we strive to continuously improve our schools and the district, we value community and parent feedback. Provide your input by completing this brief survey here. We will take the feedback given on this survey, review the results, and take action on what our parents and community members have to say.

Dr. Finch, DVUSD's Superintendent, recently released the annual DVSUD State of the District. The address is designed to mirror the governor’s State of the State for Arizona and the presidential State of the Union to keep you informed on the challenges, progress, growth, and accomplishments of DVUSD students and staff. These state and national civic addresses are designed to reflect upon what is going well, what areas need additional focus, and what the future may hold; this document is no different. The start of the calendar year is a great window to look forward and reflect back as we finish up one school year and make plans for the next.

DVUSD is bringing back the Find Your Career event for current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. On Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30 -7 p.m. at the DVUSD District Office Governing Board Room (20402 N. 15th Ave) and Innovation Center (located in the same parking lot as the District Office) parents and students are invited to talk to representatives from community partners, community colleges, military, and more that represent post-secondary options in a variety of different career fields.

Calling class of 2037! Join DVUSD at Kindergarten Preview Night March 7-8 at all DVUSD K-6 & K-8 schools. These events offer a chance to receive registration information, meet our #Extraordinary DVUSD staff and get your Kindergarten questions answered! View a complete list of events at dvusd.org/kinderevents.

Ready to register your child for Kindergarten? Register your student at any K-6 or K-8 DVUSD school by visiting dvusd.org/register and completing the online enrollment process. Students need to be five years old by August 31, 2024 to register for Kindergarten. If your child will be five years old between September 1 to December 31, 2024, you can have your child tested for early entry.

DVUSD's Community Education will host a Spring Break Camp at Mountain Shadows Elementary School (19602 N. 45th Ave Glendale, 85308) March 11-15. Registration opens February 5, and runs through March 3.

The camp is $40/day (10% multi-child discount) and is offered for children ages 5-14 in grades K-8.

Register at HTTPS://DEERVALLEY.CE.ELEYO.COM beginning at 12:01 a.m. February 5!

See additional details on the flyer below.

Registration for DVUSD's Community Education Summer Break Camp opens at 12:01 a.m. on February 15. The camp is scheduled for May 28-July 19. See the flyer below for details. Register at: HTTPS://DEERVALLEY.CE.ELEYO.COM

DVUSD's Preschool registration opens at 12:01 a.m. on February 8. See the flyer below for details. Register at: HTTPS://DEERVALLEY.CE.ELEYO.COM

Congratulations to Braylon from Canyon Springs STEM Academy, the winner of the 2024 DVUSD Spelling Bee! Out of more than 11,000 fourth through eighth grade students, 48 students representing DVUSD schools competed for the title. Braylon and seven other contestants from DVUSD will compete in the regional contest on February 9.

He clinched the victory during his third time participating in the annual DVUSD spelling Bee by spelling the word - alluring!

Congratulations also to Chase from Las Brisas Elementary School on his second place finish and to Evelyn from Sierra Verde STEAM Academy on her third place finish.

The Top 8 Spelling Bee participants moving on as Regional DVUSD Representatives:

Winner: Braylon, 7th Grade, Canyon Springs

1st Runner Up: Chase, 5th Grade, Las Brisas

2nd Runner Up: Evelyn, 7th Grade, Sierra Verde

3rd Runner Up: Cameron, 8th Grade, Desert Mountain

4th Runner Up: Dhani, 6th Grade, Mountain Shadows

5th Runner Up: Ryan, 8th Grade, Gavilan Peak

6th Runner Up: Grant, 6th Grade, Sierra Verde

7th Runner Up: Virgil, 7th Grade, Anthem

It's easy to take the little things in life for granted. For many families in the DVUSD community though, the "little things" like shoes and clothing and food are big things because they are not always available. The new Ann E's Giving Closet & Pantry at Deer Valley Middle School aims to help families in need.

With the assistance of Chasse Building Team, Callahan Care, and GCU CityServe, Ann E's Giving Closet & Pantry was opened on January 20, 2024. Dr. Finch speaks with those who made the store possible, and how you can help with donations, on this episode of The 'Supe Scoop.

Listen to past episodes of The 'Supe Scoop at DVUSD.org/supescoop. You can also subscribe and rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.