We had an incredible time celebrating all of the students that have already met their expected growth for this year and are working on the stretch growth goals! Every student received a special recognition and certificate during Friday's Student Stampede! We also celebrated all of the students that earned Principal's List and Honor Roll!

We are in need of donations for our wildly popular Mustang Store. Our students receive tickets when they deomonstrate our school-wide expectations, Respect, Compassion, and Integrity. Each month they have an opportunity to exchange their tickets for items at our Mustang Store. This year we have added some exciting "experience" items to our store. Students recently purchased time with their teacher to eat their lunch or a movie at end of the day.

Please help Mrs. Schulte and Ms. Nevers clear their classroom wishlists!

We are so proud of our Mighty Mustangs and for their dedication to demonstrating respect, compassion, and integrity!

MR. HIX & HIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PLAYING HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR MRS. SCHUBERT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM 1st GRADE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM 2nd GRADE

The Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board is seeking community input on allocating resources for the upcoming school year (2025-2026 school year) to remain competitive and provide the best learning possibilities for students. The Budget Committee has been formed and is reaching out to the community to assist with developing a list of budget priorities. For the 2025-2026 school year, the committee will look at balancing the budget with the results of the voters not continuing the financial M&O override, which will result in a reduction of more than $11 million for this next school year. Please complete the survey below. We value your input!

We are here to support the safe arrival and dismissal of all students. We have procedures and processes to protect students from any harm. Staff members are on duty watching students. Sometimes we provide reminders of the rules that we abide by. If anyone approaches a staff member in an aggressive manner a report will be filed with our Peoria Police Department School Liaison Officer Newman. Student safety is our priority and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.

Starting Friday, January 10, students can pick up the Fun & Fitness Bingo Card from the Cafeteria/MPR. All forms must be returned to the Cafeteria/MPR by Thursday, January 30.

Our final morning bell rings at 8:45, students should be in their classes by that time or they are tardy. Please plan accordingly for the gate that you enter campus through.

Please be sure to bring your ID into the office when you check-in. All volunteers and visitors are scanned in and a sticker is printed for you to wear while on campus. Please stop in the office to scan your badge when you depart campus. Volunteers, like all adults, are role models for children. Therefore volunteers are expected to demonstrate good character and ethical behavior. Please do not engage in any behavior or activity that may cause harm to themselves or others. In addition, physical contact is not encouraged and should be limited to brief encouraging behaviors such as a "high five" or handshake. Please take your lead from staff and dress appropriately for the job you are doing. Casual clothing is fine; However, be neat and professional. No Spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or backs, or negative t-shirts. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

WEST WING IS HOSTING A VOLUNTEER TRAINING IN OUR LIBRARY ON TUESDAY JANUARY 21st AT 3:00 PM. NO SIGN UP REQUIRED, JUST ARRIVE BY 3:00 PM

Monday, January 13th

• Day 5 For Specials
• 3:45-5:15 - Volleyball Practice (MPR)
• 3:45-4:45 - Honor Choir Conservatory (Choir Room)
• 3:45-4:45 - 5/6 Band Conservatory Club (Band Room)

Tuesday, January 14th

• Day 6 For Specials
• 7:30-8:30 - DayBreak Chorus (Chorus Room)
• 3:45-5:15 - Volleyball Practice (MPR)

• Day 1 For Specials
• 11:00-1:00 - Chess Emporium Demonstration During Lunches
• 3:45-4:30 - 7/8 Band Conservatory Club (Band Room)
• 3:45-5:15 - Volleyball Practice (MPR)
• 5:30-7:30 - 5th Grade Band Informance Concert

• Day 2 For Specials
• 3:45-4:45 - PTSA Meeting (Library)
• 3:45-4:30 - State & Honor Band (Band Room)
• 4:30 - Volleyball (Sonoran Foothills @ WW)

Friday, January 17th

• Day 3 For Specials
• 9:15 - Winter Sports Assembly (MPR)
• 2:00 Early Dismissal

During our 2:00 pm dismissal time teachers meet in together and we call these Collaborative Team meetings. West Wing is a PLC school (Professional Learning Community). Our 90 minute early release days support planning for student learning, interventions, and targeted support. This time is invaluable to our teachers, and our students, as it gives critical time to our teacher teams to design skill-based instruction and assessments, review student progress data, and design supports and interventions. Learn more about what happens in PLC at DVUSD.org/PLC.

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