Greetings Pirate Families,

August flew by! As we enter September I want to kick off the 24-25 school year by reviewing Norterra Canyon's mission statement:

The Pirate Way! Every Student Every Day

Achievement

Rigor

Reflection

Growth

High levels of learning for all

At Norterra Canyon, we are committed to providing the highest quality education for your children, and our newly crafted mission statement encapsulates the core values and aspirations that drive us forward. Let's dive into what our mission statement represents.

The Pirate Way, Every Student Every Day! is what we say when we are referring to the campus wide behavior expectations of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be safe & Be Kind.

Achievement: We set our sights on excellence and celebrate the accomplishments of every student. By nurturing a culture of effort, perseverance, and goal-setting, we empower our students to reach for their personal best in academics, extracurricular activities, and personal growth.

Rigor: We believe in challenging our students to think critically and engage deeply with their studies. Our rigorous academic programs are designed to foster curiosity, analytical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. We know that it is through facing challenges that true growth occurs.

Reflection: Self-awareness and introspection are vital components of personal development. We encourage our students to reflect on their learning journey, recognize their strengths, and identify areas for improvement. By fostering a habit of reflection, we help our students become more well-rounded individuals.

Growth: Learning is a continuous process that extends beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of every student. Through engaging experiences and supportive environments, we enable our students to flourish as they explore new interests and develop their passions.

High Levels of Learning for All: We hold a firm belief in the potential of each student to succeed. Our educators work tirelessly to differentiate instruction and create inclusive learning environments that cater to various learning styles and needs. We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

As partners in your child's educational journey, we invite you to join us in embracing our mission statement. We look forward to collaborating with you to make this academic year a remarkable one.

Sincerely,

Theresa Milks

Proud Principal, Norterra Canyon School

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9/2: No School, Labor Day

9/9: PTSA Goodies with Grandparents (see below)

9/12: Volunteer Trainings @ 2pm or 6:30pm in library

9/12: Watch DOGS training (see below)

9/13: 1:30 pm Dismissal

9/18: Fall Picture Day

9/19: PTSA Dine In: Mesquite Fresh (see below)

9/20: 1:30 pm Dismissal

9/27: Flagpole Friday

9/27: 1:30 pm Dismissal

9/27: AZ D'Backs Night (see below)

Please join Norterra Canyon for a night of baseball with family and friends. The choir will perform the National Anthem with other schools from the Deer Valley Unified School District.

Tickets are specially discounted and a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will benefit the school's choir program. Every participant must purchase a ticket. If all the seats held for your school are purchased or on September 20th, all tickets will be moved to open inventory for purchase meaning after this time, the seats may not be next to the original seats held for the school.

For any accessible seating needs, please contact Johanna Imperial at jimperial@dbacks.com or 602.462.4113.

Discounts vary by seating location. All sales are final, no exchanges, returns or refunds. Tickets based on availability. This offer can’t be combined with other offers. Tickets are digital and using the email you use to make the purchase either download the MLB Ballpark app or use Account Manager (dbacks.com/myaccount) to sign in with the email used to make the purchase to access your tickets.

The ballpark has a clear bag policy and is cashless for all events.

Stay Up to Date: Follow our socials and website for ALL the details and fun we have planned. Visit ncptsa.org for the 24/25 Compass (it's printable) which includes the BIG PTSA events already scheduled and we'll be adding more! Look forward to all the hits: Dine Ins, The Day of Awesome, Mother/Son Dodgeball, Daddy/Daughter Event, Movie Night, Glow-Deo, and introducing this year - our spring Parent's Night Out Gala Auction.

Website: www.ncptsa.org

Facebook: facebook.com/ncptsa

Instagram: instagram.com/ncptsa

Watch DOGS: NCPTSA is proud to bring the Watch DOGS to our campus. This nationally recognized program promotes family and community engagement by highlighting the importance Fathers and Father Figures have in education. Check out their page to learn more, get involved, and mark your calendars for the Pizza Kick Off Party on Thursday, Sept 12th.

Below, you'll find our DVUSD Instructional Calendar for the upcoming school year.

Mark your calendars now & plan ahead for our early release days, as well as observed holidays.

Professional Learning Communities & 1:30pm Release Days:

We continue to be grateful for the vision of DVUSD and the opportunity to be intentional about professional collaboration. During our scheduled 1:30pm early release days our NC teachers analyze student data & learning, collaborate on implementation of interventions, and work together to ensure we are providing a guaranteed & viable curriculum for ALL of our learners.

We encourage EVERY family to set up a meal account for their child(ren) using EZSchoolPay.com.

BONUS: Having this available for your student reduces stress if/when he/she forgets his/her lunchbox at home.

Breakfast costs $1.50

Lunch for elementary/middle school is $2.95

Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Find out more by visiting EZMealApp.com

We now have an online absence reporting system! You can find the link on the upper right hand side of the Norterra Canyon website or by clicking HERE.