We hope to see you at our 24th Annual Turkey Trot & Toy Drive tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 23rd. The MPR opens @ 8:15AM, with the trot beginning promptly @ 9:00AM. See below for December events when we return from break. Don't forget we have no school Nov 25th-29th. We will see everyone back Monday, Dec 2nd.

To all our families, we are incredibly thankful for your dedication to your children, our staff, our school and our district. We are proud to be a part of DVUSD and thank you for all of your support.

From our LS family to yours, we wish you Happy Thanksgiving!

We are grateful for you!

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

NOVEMBER

• Nov 22: Friday 2:00PM Release (Teacher Training & PLC Days)

• Nov 23: Annual LS TURKEY TROT & TOY DRIVE @ 9:00AM

• Nov 25-29: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

• Nov 26: PTO Family Day - Stratosphere Park + Pickleball Space @ 12:00-4:0PM

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 12: Kindergarten Winter Show @ 5:00PM
• Dec 20: Friday 12:05PM Release (Winter Break begins)

JANUARY

• Jan 6: NO SCHOOL MONDAY - Teacher Full Day Training
• Jan 7: (Tuesday) - First Day 2nd Semester "Happy New Year" Flagpole @ 8:45AM

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.

Celebrate DISNEY SPIRIT DAY on THURSDAY, DEC 5TH by wearing your favorite Disney shirts, hats, ears, and swag to celebrate the creative artist and imagineer Walt Disney's birthday!

Celebrate WINTERWONDERLAND SPIRIT DAY on FRIDAY, DEC 6TH by wearing your cozy winter wonderland swag! Our students will be singing a Winter Wonderland school-wide song at flagpole, so we hope to see you there!

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/

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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