Viper Voice
Week 32 Recap
Vipers Working Hard
It was a fantastic week of learning at Sierra Verde! Our students from grades 3 to 8 worked extremely hard on the AASA writing test. We witnessed a remarkable level of dedication and effort from our students, who showed a great deal of focus and determination throughout the week. We have a 3 day weekend ahead and next week our 3rd-8th graders will take their reading and math AASA in 2 separate sessions.
We have a few big events coming up this Spring as well. On April 27, we have our STEAM Night student showcase from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Be sure to save the date and don't miss out as all grade levels and classes will be showcasing student work, in addition to live performances by band, choir, drama, and genius hour projects. This year we will also have food trucks on campus. On May 2 we will also be having out A+ School of Excellence Campus-wide celebration. We would welcome you attendance at this amazing event as well as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and community!
We Love Mrs. Hughes
Egg to Chick
1st Grade Treats
Positive Office Referral Winners
This week's positive office referral winners are: Haylee, Lukas, Fatima, Ethan, Matthew, Bryce, Lauren, Eva, Sophia, Joonwoo, Natalya, Hayden, and Riddhi. Thank you all for leading with kindness and setting a great example!
PTSO Update
PTSO- Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming May 8-12th. The PTSO needs help making signs for our teachers. We particularly need help with 5-8th grades and specials teachers. If you are willing to help, please email Mandy Balart at mandyf_21@msn.com. Let's show our teachers how much we care!
Restaurant Night- Red Robin
Come hang out with fellow Vipers next Thursday at Red Robin from 4p-8p. Show our flyer and Sierra Verde will earn a portion of all sales!
Movie Night-
Friday, April 21 is Movie Night at Sierra Verde. Come join us at the flagpole to watch The Greatest Showman Sing A Long!
SV Spiritwear Store
Mindful Monday
Mindfulness Activity: Mindful Breathing
This exercise can be done almost anywhere and at any time. All you have to do is focus on your breathing for just one minute.
Start by breathing in slowly through your nose and out slowly through your mouth. One cycle should take around six seconds. Let go of your worries, to-do-list and all your other thoughts for a minute. Simply be still. Watch your breathing purposefully, focus your senses on its pathway and how it flows through your body.
Repeat this exercise at least 5 times throughout the day.
Instrument Fitting Night
If your student is currently in band and is looking to switch instruments, they must attend this event so we can finalize their switch. All students who will be starting band next year are REQUIRED to attend one of these two nights. I will be there to answer any other questions you may have. We will also have Milano Music on site to help you with all rental and equipment needs for the following year! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at benjamin.lynch@dvusd.org. Thank you and I hope to see you at our fitting night!
Enhanced Security at Sierra Verde
Middle School Sports Schedule
4/13 Away @ Diamond Canyon 4:30 pm
Track
Championship: Tuesday, April 11th @ Deer Valley High School
Gifted Education Update and Showcase
We also have the DVUSD Gifted Showcase & Celebration on April 14. Check out the flyer below for full details.
Yearbooks Still Available
Parents Needed for ELA Curriculum Adoption
Parents of 4th-6th grade DVUSD students are invited to apply for membership on the 6-8 ELA curriculum materials adoption committee. The 6-8 ELA Curriculum Materials Adoption Committee will recommend new curriculum materials for grades 6-8 English Language Arts (ELA) courses for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year. The committee will review curriculum materials submitted by vendors to assess alignment with specific criteria including alignment to the Arizona State Standards for ELA. The committee will also participate in vendor presentations and come to consensus on a recommendation of curriculum materials for each grade level.
All meetings will be held on Zoom from 4:00-6:00pm. The dates and times are as follows:
Meeting #1: April 25, 2023 - Purpose and focus of the committee, review and understand the scoring rubric
Meeting #2: May 2, 2023 - Evaluation of materials
Meeting #3: May 22, 2023 - Vendor Presentations
Meeting #4: May 23, 2023 - Vendor Presentations & Committee Discussion
If you are interested in participating on the 6-8 ELA Curriculum Materials Adoption Committee, please submit this form: https://url.dvusd.org/ELAAdoptionApplication2023 by April 14th.
DVUSD Vaccination Event
DVUSD Community Education Summer Camp
23-24 Vacancies
Community Education is also hiring before and after care workers for our Viper Den program. This is a 6 hour per day position before and after school. If you are interested in this position please contact Dina Sands 623-376-3903 or stop by our office for more information.
Office Updates
- Next Friday 4/14 is a Full Day, with a 3:30 pm release.
- If your child is absent please call our attendance line directly for faster reporting at 623-376-4890
- We cannot sign out kids 15 minutes before dismissal (3:15 is the cutoff).
- Reminder we cannot do deliveries to classrooms or call classrooms except for glasses or chromebooks. Phone messages only delivered to students at 2:30. If there is a pick up change, please call our office before 2:30.
- For those who are interested in volunteering in classrooms and/or attending field trips, you will need to attend a one time district volunteer training (class locations and times can be found at www.dvusd.org). If you have already taken the training you must come in to the front office to update your information, this must be done every year.
Have a Great Weekend
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Nationally Accredited STEM Certification
"A" Rated School by Arizona Dept. of Education
Proud Home of the Vipers
Deer Valley Unified School District
Email: Tony.Galietti@dvusd.org
Website: dvusd.org/sierraverde
Location: 7241 West Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-4800
Twitter: @SVViperPride