COPPER CREEK BOBCAT BLAST

On Tuesday, April 8, 5th grade Copper Creek students Duke Forbes, Haley Frolich, and Eliza Ohlson, were recognized at the district board meeting for winning the District Battle of the Books competition. Our team will advance to the Regional Battle of the Books competition on May 7, 2025. Good luck to our team!

The Deer Valley Education Foundation (DVEF) sponsors Battle of the Books for Deer Valley School District students. The reading incentive program is open to students in fifth and sixth grades. Students read books and come together to demonstrate their abilities and test their knowledge of the books they read. Battle of the Books improves reading comprehension, builds vocabulary, and teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship. Join us next school year when students sign-up in August!

We have some exciting news to share regarding the Community Education PreK Program at Copper Creek! In addition to Full Day enrollment, we will now be offering Half Day options starting for the 2025-2026 school year. To register for this program, please visit deervalley.ce.eleyo.com or if you have any questions regarding enrollment you may reach out to Teri Thorley at 623-376-3978.

We have some staffing changes for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to share these updates as we continue to build a strong and supportive learning environment for all our students.

For the 2025-2026 school year, we will have:

• Three sections of 3rd grade.
• Four sections of 4th grade.

We are also pleased to announce that Mrs. Quinn will be moving up to 4th grade next year. We know her experience and dedication will be a wonderful asset to our 4th-grade team.

We are confident that these staffing adjustments will allow us to better meet the needs of our growing student population and provide an excellent educational experience for all.

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 Copper Creek 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 25, 2025 Any input provided after April 25 may not be considered due to scheduling timelines.

link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcJ6JWRcyJXIhwwIN018l-pxt7-z70NOYabpZ80iRetrylgA/viewform?usp=preview

The “BRAINBOOK” Concussion On-line Course

If you have not completed this course:

1. Go to http://aiaacademy.org/

2. Select Concussion – Brainbook picture

3. Register as a student

4. Enter Demographic Information

5. Select a sport for this season and include all future sports & Mountain Ridge h.s.

6. Complete the course with a passing score

7. Print Certificate and bring it to Coach Carreon

Please call our 24-hour attendance line to report your child's absence, or send e-mail to Noelia.Harris-Mccarty@dvusd.org. Provide student name, grade, teacher and reason for absence, nothing more is needed.

Attendance: 623-376-3990

Click below to report your student(s) absence on our google link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoyjgc_nX7nvg5D7L7yB-Rd4g7aaJIqOktYDqmrEvIOYrLiw/viewform

This is the perfect time to make an Extracurricular Activity Tax Credit to any one of our schools and receive a dollar for dollar reduction on your state of Arizona 2024 tax liability. Your school tax credit donations can provide DVUSD students with opportunities to participate in after school and summer programs, field trips, music, and athletic programs or any other extracurricular activity. 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. More information and links to donate online are available at https://www.dvusd.org/a-z-guide/tax-credit-information

If you forget to donate by the end of the year, don't worry, Donations made from January 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025, can be applied to an individual's 2024 Arizona Taxes.

EZSchoolPay: https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

(Online payments/meal accounts)

Menu & Price Info: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/242

EZMealApp: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

(Free/reduced meal benefits)

My School Menus App: https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/815

Birthday Party Bucket: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/65635

* All orders must be pre-approved by teacher

**Confirm delivery date and # of children with teacher prior to ordering

Orders must be placed at least 2 weeks in advance and must be pre-paid.