This week we lauched the amazing Apex Leadership Fundraising program! Be sure to read below for more information on how you can support our school through this great program!

THIS WEEKEND IS THE "JUMP CHALLENGE"! THERE WILL BE 2 CLASSROOM WINNERS!

The classroom with the BIGGEST JUMP in pledges & the SECOND BIGGEST JUMP will win the

Apex Team Member & Classroom Snowball Fight!!

We also have reminders about Parent Teacher Conference Week (next week), Apex Event Days, class parties, and more. See below for all the details.

We are almost HALF-WAY THROUGH our Apex Fundraising & Leadership program! Our students are learning all about how to be present & future leaders and also raising great funds for our campus. New to Apex? Check out this video showcasing the positive energy, purpose, and fundraising potential for our campuses. Don't forget to log in to myapexevent.com using your child's ACCESS CODE to register t-shirt sizes and earn a log-in & share prize!

Questions? Reach out to your child's teacher or an Apex coach!

Check out this video to learn more about this year's Leadership tips -- Apex FUTURE! Students learn all about how to be grateful, show respect, practice kindness, do what's right, stick with it and START TODAY in being amazing leaders.

Since Thursday 2/13 & Friday 2/14 are true half-days (12:05PM release), we are hosting the Apex Obstacle Event on two separate days! See the dates and times your child(ren) will be participating. Don't forget to send them with water bottles and tennis shoes for a fun, obstacle course event!

** REMINDER **

NON-SCHOOL-AGE SIBLINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT CLASS PARTIES OR APEX EVENT

Below is a list of key dates to note for February:

FEBRUARY

• Feb 3-14: APEX Leadership Fundraiser
• Feb 10-13: Parent Teacher Spring Conferences
• Feb 12: 4:00-6:00PM Parent Teacher Open House Student-Led Conferences (1st-6th)
• Feb 12: 5:45-6:30PM Gifted Parent Night - Reading, Writing & Math SAGE Info Mtg
• Feb 13: 1:00-4:00PM Parent Teacher Open House Student-Led Conferences (Kinder)
• Feb 13 & 14: 12:05PM Early Release Days
• Feb 13 & 14: Apex Obstacle Days (schedule coming soon by grade level)
• Feb 17: Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL MONDAY
• Feb 21, 28: Friday 2:00PM Release (Teacher Training & PLC Days)
• Feb 25: PTO Quarterly Meeting in Library @ 5:00PM

Reminder -- PreK Registration opened for 2025-2026 on January 31st. Our program is currently on a waitlist, but still encourage your friends to sign up, as we have other great programs around DVUSD!

As a reminder, gates open at 8:30AM. Learning begins promptly at 8:45AM. Please have your children dropped off prior to 8:42AM to ensure they have time to walk to class and be ready to learn at 8:45AM.

Please know we intentionally scheduled Apex Event times around class parties, while also preserving learning time. K-3 students will have a fun-filled Friday, participating in the Apex Obstacle AND their class parties this day :) Parents are welcomed to sign in as visitors to help at both!

**REMINDER --- NON-SCHOOL-AGE SIBLINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE PARTIES OR APEX EVENT

Due to not passing the Bond and Override Initiatives, our district has to look at all possibilities for cutting costs within the next few years. Please complete this survey to help rank priorities for preserving and reducing costs.

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GOT TAX CREDITS?!

Your school tax credit donations can provide our students with a variety of experiences that are not provided through federal and state funds. Legend Springs tax credit funds are typically used to support our special area programs AND fund our All Things E.Q. social emotional learning program. We truly appreciate you supporting our school!

• The Arizona tax credit program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows a tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and up to $400 for married couples, filing jointly, in support of extracurricular activities.

• The tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar.

• In order to take advantage of the tax credit donation for the 2024 tax year, you must make your donation by April 15, 2025.

• Your tax credit goes directly to the school you choose, not to the state or district. .

K-6, K-8 and Middle Schools: Tax credits can be submitted online by clicking here

Don't want to donate online? Form can be downloaded here and checks can be mailed or delivered. Your tax credit receipt will be mailed back to you.

The Legend Springs Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of parents, teachers, community members and friends who are all about supporting our school, staff and students at Legend Springs Elementary. We are a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to supplement school improvements, pay for learning apps that all students use, show appreciation to our teachers and staff and, of course, host fun events that bring together the Leopard Community!

We believe that, together, we can make a positive impact on our children's school and education. We partner with the school and administration and have similar goals - the students are our #1 priority!

DVUSD Community Education Preschool Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin soon! DVUSD Employee priority registration will be from January 16 - January 27.

General Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten registration begins on January 31. We are excited to announce that we are opening a new preschool/PK program at Sandra Day O'Connor High School!!

Parents inquiring about locations and other information may visit our website at www.dvusd.org/preschool or contact Traci Piccoli at Traci.Piccoli@dvusd.org / 623-376-3979.

Important Information:
If you are an existing family, we already have your child's documents on file. A new copy will only be required if there are any changes to the information.

Public registration will reopen on January 31, 2025.

For more details, visit our Preschool/Pre-K webpage (https://www.dvusd.org/preschool).

Any family living in Arizona who would like to attend a school that is outside their home school boundaries may apply for Open Enrollment into a DVUSD school. Please view the School Boundary Maps to determine if the school you are applying for is not currently your home school.

Applications will be reviewed starting in January and approved if the school has availability. Visit www.dvusd.org/openenrollment for more information.

Families will be notified by email if the completed application has been approved, denied, or placed on a wait list. Upon an approved email notification, you must register online to the approved school no later than 10 days after the notification of the approval, or the student forfeits the approved Open Enrollment and will need to reapply.

Registration for the upcoming Spring Break and new Preschool Spring Break Camp opens February 3 at 12:01 a.m. and closes March 3 at 11:59 p.m. Space is limited! deervalley.ce.eleyo.com

Spring Break Camp will be offered at Park Meadows Elementary School for children ages 5-14 at a rate of $40/day (10% multi-child discount given for each additional child)

The newly introduced Preschool Camp will be offered at Greenbrier Elementary School for children ages 3-5 at a rate of $45/day. (10% multi-child discount given for each additional child)

Contact Beth Harvill with any questions- beth.harvill@dvusd.org or 623-376-3976

Do you know someone looking for a job or even exploring a career change? Come be a part of one of the best midsize employers in the state of Arizona!

DVUSD's annual career fair will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. - noon at the district office on 15th Avenue.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is hosting FREE vaccination events that are open to the public. Please see the flyer below for more information or call Maricopa C.A.R.E.S at 602-506-6767 with any questions or to locate additional resources.

What is a PLC?

A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a collaborative approach to professional development where educators work together to improve their teaching skills and the academic performance of their students. Within a PLC, teachers regularly meet to discuss and analyze student performance data, share teaching strategies, and develop interventions to address any learning gaps. The core idea is to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collective responsibility for student success.

Why Do We Have Early Release for PLC Time?

Early release days are scheduled to provide our teachers with dedicated time to engage in PLC activities without the distraction of other school responsibilities. This uninterrupted time is essential for effective collaboration and planning. Here are some key reasons for this:

1. Focused Collaboration: Teachers can work together to analyze student data, identify learning trends, and develop targeted strategies to support each student's academic growth.

2. Professional Development: PLC time allows teachers to share best practices, attend training sessions, and stay current with educational research and methodologies.

3. Consistency and Continuity: Regularly scheduled PLC time ensures that collaborative efforts are ongoing and consistent, which is crucial for long-term improvement in teaching and learning.

4. Improved Student Outcomes: Research shows that schools with strong PLCs tend to see higher student achievement. By investing time in professional collaboration, we are directly investing in our students' success.

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Location: 21150 North Arrowhead Loop Road, Glendale, AZ, USA
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