Bobcat Bulletin

Dear Sonoran Foothills Families,

We are emabrking on the month of February, a month filled with exciting events and opportunities for our school community.

Parent-Teacher Conferences We are pleased to announce that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place during the week of February 10th. These conferences are an essential opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their academic progress. Working together, we can ensure that every student continues on a path of academic success. Please look out for communication from your child’s teacher to schedule your conference time. We value your partnership in supporting your child’s education.

Success of Our School Safety Officer (SSO) Program We are proud to highlight the ongoing success of our School Safety Officer (SSO) program. Our SSO has already built positive and meaningful relationships with students, staff, and our broader community. Their presence not only fosters a sense of security but also supports our campus’s safety through regular safety consultations and participation in frequent safety drills. We are grateful for their dedication and commitment to keeping our school a safe place to learn and grow.

Parking Lot Procedures A big thank-you to our community for your continued support in following our identified procedures and processes for the south parking lot. Your cooperation ensures a safer and more efficient experience for everyone during our afternoon pick-up. Together, we can maintain a smooth and safe flow of traffic. Please see below for our visual and communciation on all procedures.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. Together, we are making a difference every day.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Colangelo, Proud Principal

Early Release Fridays in February:

Dimissal is at 2:00pm. Kindergarteners dismiss at 1:45

February 7th

February 13th & 14th: Half-day release. 11:50am for Kindergarten, 12:05 for 1st-8th

February 21st

February 28th

Important Dates for February:

National School Counselor's Week is February 3-7th. Thank you Ms. Fisher for all that you do!

February 4th: DVUSD Volunteer Training @ Sonoran Foothills. 7:30am in the library.

February 6th: Girls Volleyball Championship

February 8th: Boys Volleyball Championship

February 11th: DVUSD Governing Board Meeting

February 17th: President's Day-No school!

February 21st: PTSA is hosting an assembly for students featuring BMX.

February 25th: DVUSD Governing Board Meeting

Parents, please do not stand in the bus loading zone. This sidewalk is only for students who are loading the buses or walking to the community center.

Please read our communication for more information and details on our parking lot safety procedures.

Thank you.

Spring Sports Try-Outs are in February!

Basketball tryouts for both boys and girls will be the week of February 17th. More information to come on specific days and times.

Spiritline Try-outs: February 3rd, 4th, & 5th 7:30am-8:30am on the stage. You can view a tentative schedule of spiritline practices and events HERE to see if it is a good fit for your schedule.

If your 7th/8th grade athlete is interested in trying out for a team, please create an account / login to www.registermyathlete.com (RMA) and complete the athletes paperwork (one item is a sports physical). Step by step instructions for navigating RMA can be found HERE. In order to be eligible to tryout for the team, student athletes must be cleared in RMA prior to the start of tryouts.

Please visit the Athletics Page to view more information including a basketball game schedule.

• Spring Break Camp is around the corner! This year's camp will be held at Park Meadows Elementary March 17th - 12th. Camp registration will open February 3rd @ 12:01 AM and will end March 3rd @ 11:59 PM .
• If you have a child ages 3-5 and interested in Preschool Spring Break Camp that camp will be held at Greenbrier Elementary
• Preschool and Pre-K 2025-2026 registration is opening soon as well. Registration will start Jan. 31st @ 12:01 AM
• Thinking about summer already?! Summer Camp for K-8th will held at four different schools ( Gavilan Peak, Legends Springs, Norterra Canyon, and Paseo Hills). Preschool Summer Camp will be held at Mountain Ridge HS and Norterra Canyon. Registration will open Feb. 18th!

Hello Bobcat Families,

Please see attached resources for Dental Care this month as well as the contacts for Maricopa County Immunization Clinics. When updating student's shot record, please e-mail christine.wetzel@dvusd.org. or bring in a physical copy for me to update your child's health record. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all of our bobcats safe and healthy.

Take care,

Nurse Christine

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.