Mustang Bulletin

We are excited to announce our second Student Stampede of the year on Tuesday, September 3, to celebrate our students' achievements! If your child has advanced a proficiency level on their AASA award, they will receive a special certificate during the ceremony.

We welcome you to join us in supporting your child's academic efforts and encouraging them to reach their highest potential this school year.

If you plan to attend, please park at Copper Hills Church or West Wing Park and walk over to enter through our Trail Gate near the MPR. Please note that parents will only be able to access the campus through this gate and will be required to exit through the same gate.

Mrs. Schubert

Principal

This past week our National Junior Honor Society welcomed it's newest members at their annual induction ceremony. We are so proud of everyone and cannot wait to see what you all accomplish this year!

On November 5, 2024, voters living within the DVUSD boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on two initiatives passed by the DVUSD governing board for public authorization:

• Special Bond Election in the amount of $325 million to fund safety, security, instructional resources, technology, building renewal, conservation, buses, and student growth through the year 2029.
• Continuation of the existing 15% maintenance and operation (M&O) override. The 2019 voter approved override will be entering the phase down period, and vital funds (approximately $33 million) will no longer be available after December 31, 2024.

Learn what this special bond would fund at our Bond FAQ page.

Learn what the M&O Override funds at our Override FAQ page.

We are excited to introduce a new way of reporting your child's absences. We have created a Google Form for your convenience. Please use this form anytime to let us know that your child will not be present at school. You can of course still call our attendance line if that is more convenient for you.

The motto for the week is: I show up positively for myself and the people around me.

We can choose to enjoy our day, just get through it, or complain about it. What will you choose today? Cooperation, helpfulness, optimism, self-discipline, and cheerfulness make a big difference—not just for you, but for everyone around you. Choosing positivity benefits everyone. Let's make today a great day!

Students in Mr. Levine's 7th grade ELA class earn a chance to sit in a special chair provided by one of our amazing parents!

🛑FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. PLEASE ONLY USE THE DESIGNATED PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS.🚫

• We do not sign out kids 15 minutes before dismissal (3:15 is the cutoff).
• Phone messages are 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. Volunteers only need to attend the training once for the entire time their child attends a DVUSD school.

Please be sure to bring your ID into the office when you check-in. All volunteers and visitors are scanned in and a sticker is printed for you to wear while on campus. Please stop in the office to scan your badge when you depart campus. Volunteers, like all adults, are role models for children. Therefore volunteers are expected to demonstrate good character and ethical behavior. Please do not engage in any behavior or activity that may cause harm to themselves or others. In addition, physical contact is not encouraged and should be limited to brief encouraging behaviors such as a "high five" or handshake. Please take your lead from staff and dress appropriately for the job you are doing. Casual clothing is fine; However, be neat and professional. No Spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or backs, or negative t-shirts. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

We would love to have help with our book fair.

If you are available to sign up, we would really appreciate it!

Sign up here: https://url.dvusd.org/da3f782c

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

• NO SCHOOL-Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 3rd,

• Day 5 For Specials
• 7:30-8:30 - DayBreak Chorus (Chorus Room)
• 8:45-9:00 - Student Stampede (The Field)
• 3:45-5:00 - Softball Practice

Wednesday, September 4th,

• Day 6 For Specials
• 3:30-4:30 - Young Rembrandts (Art Room)
• 3:45-4:30 - 7/8 Band Conservatory Club (Band Room)
  
• 3:45-5:00 - Softball Practice

Thursday, September 5th,

• Day 1 For Specials
• 7:30-8:30 - DayBreak Chorus (Chorus Room)
• 3:45-4:30 - State & Honor Band (Band Room)
  
• 4:15 - Baseball - (Terramar @ West Wing)
• 4:15 - Softball - (WW @ Terramar)

Friday, September 6th

• Day 2 For Specials
• FULL DAY OF SCHOOL (Monday was a holiday)
• 6:00-8:00 - PTSA's Mother-Son Event (Ninja Nation)

During our 2:00 pm dismissal time teachers meet in together and we call these Collaborative Team meetings. West Wing is a PLC school (Professional Learning Community). Our 90 minute early release days support planning for student learning, interventions, and targeted support. This time is invaluable to our teachers, and our students, as it gives critical time to our teacher teams to design skill-based instruction and assessments, review student progress data, and design supports and interventions. Learn more about what happens in PLC at DVUSD.org/PLC.

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