As we welcome the month of March, our focus shifts to the important character trait of Cooperation. Cooperation is all about “working together to reach shared goals.” I encourage you to take some time as a family to discuss how this definition applies to your home life. What are some goals you share, and how do you support each other in achieving them?

Cooperation is one of three key traits we will emphasize throughout the year to help our students Be Kind. As students engage in various activities, they will develop essential skills such as perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership. These skills not only enhance their ability to work with others but also foster a supportive and inclusive environment in our school community.

Let’s work together to instill the value of cooperation in our children, both at home and at school.

We are excited to announce our community yard sale on April 26th! This is a fantastic opportunity for families to turn their unwanted treasures into cash while supporting our neighborhood.

Event Details:

• Date: April 26th
• Location: Cavett Elementary

How to Reserve Your Spot:

1. Visit the Front Office: Stop by the front office at Cavett Elementary.
2. Sign Up: Locate the clipboard and choose the parking space(s) you would like to reserve.
3. Payment: Pay $10 per parking spot to secure your area for selling items.

What to Bring: Don’t forget to bring your table and chairs if needed!

We encourage everyone to participate in this exciting event. It’s a great way to declutter, connect with neighbors, and support our school community.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow into compassionate and collaborative individuals.

Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!

Warm regards,

Carol Leeson, M. Ed. Principal

March 3:

• World Baseball Field Trip 4th & 5th Grade
• Practice Bus Evacuation @ 10:00.

March 7

• Macias 3-5 Field Trip (Community Based)

March 12:

March 19: PEEPS Professional Development: No School for Preschool

March 21:

• Macias 3-5 Field Trip (Community Based)

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April 3: Easter Pictures - Pay that Day

Please check your email for a link to the School Quality Survey. Your input is crucial in helping us improve our school, and we need a minimum of 25% participation to gather meaningful feedback. Currently, we have reached only 8% of responses.

Your voice matters, and we appreciate your time and thoughts in completing the survey. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Your Quality First Star rating went up to a 4 Star! This is because of all your hard work and dedication to the youngest learners in your community. So glad that there is some public recognition of your program!

Congratulations Mrs. Kelly, Alyssa and Sherilynn!

The four star rating = Quality Plus:

Demonstrates a level of quality that provides an environment of developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive learning experiences. Curriculum is aligned with state standards. Relationships between adults and children are nurturing and promote language development and reasoning skills.

Cavett Elementary Fundraiser Yard Sale - April 26th

Join us for our community yard sale and turn your unwanted treasures into cash! This is a great opportunity to sell your gently used clothes, furniture, toys, and more—all while supporting your neighborhood!

Event Details:

• Date: April 26th
• Location: Cavett Elementary

How to Reserve Your Spot:

1. Visit the front office at Cavett Elementary.
2. Sign up on the clipboard next to your desired parking space(s).
3. Pay $10 per parking spot to reserve your area for selling items.

Don’t forget to bring your table and chairs if needed.

We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your support!

PurposeFull Pursuits

Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Cooperation.

Here are 2 “PurposeFull Pursuits” you can complete together! Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. This week, plan a time where everyone needs to work together to accomplish a shared goal like cleaning up the space you live in or making a meal together. Make sure everyone has a role to play with specific tasks. When the project is complete, discuss and celebrate how each person’s part was important to the end result.

Find a time to sit in a circle together and celebrate all the ways you have seen each other practice Cooperation. Take turns sharing responses to the following prompts or make up your own! Remember to practice Cooperation as you take turns and listen to each other.

Celebration Prompts: ● What family member(s) do you want to celebrate for their Cooperation this month? ● What is 1 way you were a leader this month? What is 1 way you were a helpful follower this month?

Conversation Starters

• What does Cooperation mean in your own words?
• What is 1 way we can practice Cooperation as a family?

You can help our students get the most out of school years by making contributions through Arizona's tax-credit programs.

Contributing is easy, and the impact is immense.

Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Single or Head of Household; and, $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to school sites.

Ways to Donate

To make a tax credit contribution, please follow the link listed below to donate online to a school of your choice. You can also choose to make a cash/check contribution by clicking on the link to our TUSD School Tax Credit Form. Please print, complete, and submit your contribution in person at the school of your choice or by mail.

You may also like to support Educational Enrichment Foundation, a qualifying charitable organization, which provides resources to expand and enrich student learning in the Tucson Unified School District.

We want to make sure that we are paying attention in class and really enjoying our time with our amazing faculty and community. For that reason, we do not allow toys, Pokémon cards, stuffed animals, Legos, etc. to be brought from home and used on school grounds. These items can be a distraction in class and distract from our students’ learning. In addition, teachers may have specific reward days or a show-and-tell day where a child is allowed to bring something from home. During those special days, students should follow the teachers’ instructions and continue to leave the items in their backpacks until they have permission from the teacher to take them out. Cavett staff are not responsible for the loss of any items that are brought to school.

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Our 24-25 GOAL:

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE

AT LEAST

90% ATTENDANCE EACH MONTH!

We welcome your support! If you are interested in volunteering in your child's classroom or throughout our campus, please contact our office manager, Ms. Quintana, to learn how you can volunteer.

The safety of our Eagles and our Staff is our upmost concern, please sign-in at the front office anytime you are on campus.

School lunch and breakfast are now free to all students! We do ask that you still complete all forms necessary in synergy while registering your child, as your responses help us with our school funding. Please pay specific attention to the Title One and Free/ Reduced lunch forms while you complete your registration.

We will have a daily snack time to support our students' minds and bodies. Snacks can be brought from home; however, we are asking students bring only "healthy" snacks, and please not to share anything with others as a health precaution. Donations of snacks for the entire class at the beginning of each month are greatly appreciated. Please only bring individually packaged snacks.

Healthy snack suggestions include:

- Pretzels

- Cheese sticks

- Fruit snacks

- Popcorn

- Animal crackers

- Chocolate chip granola bar

- Goldfish

Please remember that gum and candy are never allowed at school or our afterschool program. Additionally, hot chips (Takis, Hot Cheetos, etc.) are proven to cause stomach issues. We would like to promote healthy snacks for our community. We also want to keep our campus looking clean and beautiful; gum can get caught on people’s shoes, furniture, and playground equipment. We want to avoid these sticky situations at Cavett.

If your child has allergies, medication that needs to be taken at school, or other health concerns, please contact our Health Assistant, Ms.Camila, at 520-225-1317.

Our Eagles are active throughout the day. It is important that they wear appropriate outdoor clothing and closed-toe shoes to fully participate in these activities.

Additionally, it may be beneficial to provide a change of clothes to keep in their cubby or backpack. This should include socks, underwear, a shirt, and pants appropriate for the current season, all labeled with your child’s name and placed in a Ziploc bag. If your child comes home with soiled clothes, kindly send a replacement set as soon as possible.

We have seen a lot of usage of cell phones and air pods during the school day. Please remind your student that if they bring their phone, air pods, smart watches etc. they need to keep it in their pocket or backpack, and we are not responsible for items lost or stolen. Students are not allowed to use electronics during class, passing period, etc. Students seen using electronics without permission will have items confiscated. You may view the TUSD Policy here.