Thank you families for joining us at flagpole! Next week we have winter concerts, Hour of Code & Computer Science and Yogurtology Night! We are excited for the next 2 weeks. See below for December events and planning ahead for January.

Thank you to the talented Mrs. White for another fun school-wide song! Check out the video of our entire campus singing "Hey Winter"!

Celebrate HOUR OF CODE & COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK with our COMPUTER SCIENCE SPIRIT DAY on FRIDAY, DEC 13TH. Bust out your STEM, Tech, Computer Science, NASA, or gaming shirts to showcase this great week! Find out more at https://www.csedweek.org/

Below is a list of key dates to note for December & January:

DECEMBER

• Dec 6: Flagpole Friday @ 8:45AM
• Dec 6, 13: Friday 2:00PM Release (Teacher Training & PLC Days)
• Dec 11: Band/Chorus Concert @ 6:30PM
• Dec 11: Yogurtology Fundraiser 4:00-8:00PM
• Dec 12: Kindergarten Winter Show @ 5:00PM
• Dec 20: Friday 12:05PM Release (Winter Break begins) **office closes at 12:30PM

JANUARY

• Jan 6: NO SCHOOL MONDAY - Teacher Full Day Training
• Jan 7: (Tuesday) - First Day 2nd Semester "Happy New Year" Flagpole @ 8:45AM
• Jan 10: Full Day 3:30PM Release
• Jan 17, 24, 31: Friday 2:00PM Release (Teacher Training & PLC Days)
• Jan 20: MLK Jr Day - NO SCHOOL MONDAY

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 holidays are here! Plan ahead to join us in celebrating this holiday season with our HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK our last week of school, DECEMBER 16-20TH. We will also be selling smencils to support Student Council!

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!

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
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