To all our amazing families--- THANK YOU for your support and partnership to help make this year a success. We have loved facilitating learning and growth for your children, and look forward to a summer of rest so we can launch another successful school year in July. Check out our eblast below for photos from end-of-year events, as well as dates for next school year.

We will see you in 2 months!

Each month homeroom teachers identify one student in their class who represents all aspects of our SPOT ON Behavior Mission Statement. The students receive a certificate and are recognized at flagpole. This photo captures all 225+ students who were nominated and recognized for their legendary behavior this year. Great work leopards! Thank you for modeling teamwork, personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, and human kindness.

Below is a list of key dates to note for when we return back to school in July!

• July 17 @ 8:00-4:00PM - Front Office Opens to Public
• July 28 @ 5:00PM - Kinder Curriculum Night (parents only)
• July 29 @ 4:15-5:00PM Kinder Meet the Teacher Night
• July 29 @ 5:00-6:00PM 1st-6th Gr Meet the Teacher Night
• July 31st -- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

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.

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!

Even though we have 6 weeks left of 4th quarter, we know how quickly the next "Back to School" timelines sneak up on us! Rather than running store to store to find supplies, we are partnering again with 1st Day School Supplies for a 1-stop supply kit shop!

Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/3382

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free!

Check out Gifted Services website to register for the DVUSD Gifted Rocks summer camp series! https://www.dvusd.org/departments/cia/gifted-servicescia/gifted-summer-camp

DVUSD Community Education Preschool Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. 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.

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.

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.

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

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