Happy Friday!

We are so excited for the Daddy Daughter Dance!

Be sure to check out everything below to see upcoming reminders about state testing for 3rd-6th grade, as well as our Daddy Daughter Dance, PTO basket raffle, and other spring events.

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Keep reading for even more information about final opportunities for AZ Tax Credit donation (deadline is coming soon!), Environmental Input for Student Placement form,

as well as Summer camp enrollment, yearbook orders, and March school calendar dates.

We will be launching a Basket Raffle & Silent Auction on March 29th. We are gathering items for the baskets and would love if you have things to donate! Have some board games you've never opened that need a new home? Don't to the "Family Fun Night" box for 1st grade. Have some Harry Potter Swag that never made it into gifts or stockings? Donate to the 5th Grade themed box. All donations must be delivered to campus by Thursday, March 28th. Thank you in advance for your donations!

CLICK LINK HERE to see events & sign up!

CLICK LINK HERE to support our PTO and our amazing campus.

It's Open Enrollment season and our spots are filling up quickly! For students who begin with us in kindergarten, by 3rd grade they will be in the top 5 schools in DVUSD (that's out of 38 elementary schools!). We are proud of the work we do to prepare our students, and love our parent community involvement as well.

If you love our school and know others who would love it too, please share!

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WHO MAY APPLY FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT?

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 the school you are applying for is not currently your home school.

WHAT IS OPEN ENROLLMENT?
Open Enrollment is a program enacted by the Arizona Legislature and requires all school districts to allow students the opportunity to select a school of their choice, if classroom capacity permits. This also includes capacity in Special Education and programs offered. DVUSD complies fully with all provisions of the statute.

SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

Love our campus and want your friends to join us? Send this information and share on social media. Visit www.dvusd.org/openenrollment for all the details!

The Yearbook order link is NOW ACTIVE!

Pre-sale orders of $25 will be in effect until February 16.

Prices will increase to $30 after February 16.

***6th Grade families: You are able to purchase 1/4 of a dedication page for an additional $10 per 6th grade child.

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 2023 tax year, you must make your donation by April 15, 2024.

• 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.

Below is a list of key dates:

MARCH

• Mar 22 -- 2:00PM Release Friday
• Mar 22 -- Daddy Daughter Dance!! 6:00-8:00PM
  
• PTO Basket Raffle Launch
• Mar 27th & 28th -- 5TH GRADE AZSCI Testing (ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS)
• Mar 29 -- NO SCHOOL Friday - Spring Day

**See 3rd-6th full STATE TESTING SCHEDULE below. Please plan absences accordingly.

DVUSD guidelines do not allow a specific teacher to be requested, but may allow parents to provide input on their child’s needs and the type of teacher that may best serve their child’s needs. It is our belief at Legend Springs that teachers and parents can provide the best education possible for our children by working together. The responsibility for assignment of students resides with the principal and teachers working together to place students in a learning environment that best meets the needs of the student. Also keep in mind that teachers may change grade levels and/or schools which also adjusts class placement. Therefore, providing detailed information regarding the preferred learning environment and your child’s needs is critical. If you have multiple children, you will need to fill out one form per child.

We will take the following information into consideration when placing your child with a classroom that best fits your child’s profile.

Form must be submitted by April 12, 2024. Any input provided after April 12 may not be considered due to scheduling timelines.

DVUSD has a birthday bucket order form that will be the only method of birthday treats for 23-24. You can fill out an application for a birthday bucket online and work with our Cafeteria Manger Mr. Joshua Singleton to arrange these birthday treats. The Birthday Bucket application is on the Food & Nutrition homepage. NOTE-- NO OTHER BIRTHDAY TREATS WILL BE ALLOWED IN CLASS. Non-food item toys can be provided (i.e. stickers, pencils, fidgets, etc) but all food will be returned to the family.

As a reminder, gates open at 8:30AM. School starts promptly at 8:45AM.

Also-- no students will be released after 3:15PM from the office. If you arrive to pick up your child early to avoid traffic lines you will have to wait until the Kinder release (3:20) or 1st-6th release (3:30) to get your child. This minimizes classroom disruptions and ensures students are completing their full day of learning.

Students arriving for breakfast must enter through the front office and cannot arrive before 8:15AM. They must sit in the cafeteria for the entire breakfast period until 8:30AM bell rings to transition to the classroom.

• Registration for our ‘Sun’sational Summer Camp and Summer Preschool will open on February 15! We will be hosting camps at Canyon Springs, Stetson Hills, Park Meadows, Sierra Verde and Arrowhead. Preschool/Prekindergarten will be at Park Meadows. Our Summer Camps are an amazing experience for our children - including guest presenters, field trips, daily enrichment (STEM, Literacy, PACE, Arts & Crafts), and more! Information can be found on our website www.dvusd.org/communityed.
  

Deer Valley Unified School District’s (DVUSD) Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Finch, hosts a bi-weekly podcast giving listeners an inside look at all things DVUSD! Listen to the latest episodes: dvusd.org/supescoop.

All 2:00PM release Fridays are reserved for staff development and Professional Learning Community work together for all DVUSD staff. These 90-minute early release days offer teachers and staff the time for collaboration and planning throughout the district in order to enhance the education offered district-wide and offer the best learning experience for our students. These early release days will occur most Fridays, with some exceptions. View the instructional calendar for more information. Visit the start and dismiss page to find out when your child’s school releases during those dates.

PreK-6 Elementary school in DVUSD. A+ School of Excellence. STEM, PE, Music & Art specials offered to EVERY STUDENT EVERY WEEK. Check out our website & follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on programs, events, staff info, curriculum and more.

Website: legendsprings.dvusd.org
Location: 21150 North Arrowhead Loop Road, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/legendsprings
Twitter: @legendsprings