THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR FAMILIES for spoiling our staff this week! We absolutely LOVE our students and families, and are so grateful for the kind words, goodies and gifts.

With only 2 weeks left (8.5 days to be exact....YIKES!) we have a few final events to prepare for as we close out the year.

Don't forget you can still purchase your yearbook, as we have a small handful left before we sell out! Check out the links below for more details.

Below is a list of key dates to note for April:

MAY

• May 16: 2:00PM Early Release - Teacher Collaboration & Staff Development Work
• May 13-15: DIBELS Testing K-3
• May 14: Kinder Show @ 5:00PM
• May 16: 6th Grade "Living Timeline" in flagpole
• May 19: 4th Quarter Grades Close
• May 21: Talent Show @ 2:00PM (5TH & 6TH Grade families of performers invited)
• May 22: Last Day of School - 12:05PM Release
• May 22: 6th Grade Clap Out @ 11:35AM

Be sure to check your grade level emails for additional information regarding grade level Field Trips, activities, and end-of-year grading procedures.

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.

Yearbooks are available to purchase online through our Legend Springs site. When logging in, the "username" is your child's 6 digit ID (lunch) number. The "password" is your child's last name (case sensitive). Click here for instructions.

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!

Our last PTO meeting for the year is May 13th. Check out the email from PTO (if you are a member) for Board Candidates and be sure to get your vote.

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!

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 will begin soon! DVUSD Employee priority registration will be from January 16 - January 27.

General Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten registration begins on January 31. 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.

Public registration will reopen on January 31, 2025.

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.

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Website: legendsprings.dvusd.org
Location: 21150 North Arrowhead Loop Road, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-4500
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