Good afternoon,

Thank you all for attending our recent events and helping to strengthen and grow our DSA community.

Our staff deeply appreciates the ongoing support and enthusiasm that our families bring to the school!

These past few weeks have been full of exciting activities. We've had the chance to celebrate both staff and student achievements, enjoy memorable events, beautify our campus, and hear our talented students perform.

Sincerely,

Kelly Zywczyk

Principal, Desert Sun Academy

Congratulations to Ms. Clark, our employee of the month at DSA.

Congratulations to Mrs. Betances, our Care Cares Excellence Award winner at DSA.

Thank you to Amy Cooper for transforming a room in our front office for our students!

11/11- No School- Veterans Day

11/13- Early Release- Dismissal at 2:00

11/14- Picture Retake Day

11/19- Volunteer Training- 9:15 AM- Front Office Conference Room

11/20- Turkey Trot (Students can wear a spirit shirt, fall colors, or a fall t-shirt with athletic shorts or pants)

11/22- Be You Day

11/27-11/29- No School- Thanksgiving Break

If your child has a fever, has thrown up, or has diarrhea they need to remain home. Students have to be fever free WITHOUT the assistance of medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Same with vomit or diarrhea, they need to be free of symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to school

Student Council is collecting food the the Foothills Food Bank now until November 20th.

DSA 2024 Turkey Trot

Please join us as our DSA students trot around the loop on the DSA campus. Volunteers will be outside with the students handing out feathers to fill up the students' turkeys as they complete laps for fun. Your help is appreciated and is exactly what we need to make this event extra special. Please sign-up for only one slot during your child's grade level trotting time. Thank you!

All volunteers must have completed the Volunteer Training prior to gifting your time on campus.

Sign-up to Volunteer at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9A729ABFBCF8-53057270-turkey

Coaching Opportunities at DSA

We have exciting coaching opportunities here at DSA in the new school year. Each club is a season of 10 sessions and 1 culminating district activity. Typically these clubs are held before school but could happen after school. Coaches will be compensated for their time and energy. Please reach out to our P.E. Teacher Shaunna Baldyga if you are interested or have any questions. sbaldyga@ccusd93.net

Jan/Feb: Cross Country

Mar/Apr: Track & Field

Are you interested in giving time to DSA students and teachers? We would love to have you! Below are some volunteer opportunities here at DSA:

• Classroom parent
• Classroom parties
• Field Days, picture days, and bookfair helpers
• Small group help in the classroom
• Chaperoning field trips

Per our District Office, we will be offering volunteer training sessions monthly in the front office conference room. In order to volunteer in any of the above mentioned capacities, volunteers are required to take one of the trainings. Please see the dates and times listed below and RSVP to Dot Silva at 480-575-2901 if you would like to volunteer.

• November 19th- 9:15 AM
• December 17th- 4:00 PM
• January 21st- 9:15 AM
• February 27th- 4:00 PM
• March 27th- 9:15 AM
• April 24th- 4:00 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF DSA!!

• Teshya Hutchison- President
• Amy Kessinger- Vice President
• Kylee Steier- Secretary
• Kelsi Westhoff- Treasurer

Let your friends and family know that when they purchase a Dave & Buster’s Power Card before December 20, 2024, 50% of the purchase will be donated to support Desert Sun Academy!

Here is our link to join: https://grouprai.se/davebusters5T8F6Ze

Whether it’s a family or friend outing, or a fun date night–enjoy a day of games, fun, and excitement at Dave & Buster’s while contributing to a great cause. Simply purchase your Power Card at the link above, then head to your nearest location to redeem and play–all while supporting Desert Sun Academy!

Thank you,

Teshya
Desert Sun Academy

Dear Families,

We are very excited to announce this upcoming fundraising event! Butter Braid® pastries are sold exclusively through fundraisers, and you will likely come across friends, family and co-workers that have been waiting to order! Now more than ever, people want to have easy to make treats to enjoy at home.

The flavor lineup includes: Apple, Bavarian Crème, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon and Cream Cheese pastries. They sell for $16 and we earn a $6.40/40% profit on each item! Visit https://upliftingpromotions.com/products/ for pictures & nutrition information.

You can register to set up your unique online store here:

https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/1086d879-793f-43eb-89fd-cfefd50f9623

You should only take pastry orders from people you can personally deliver to as the products are frozen and cannot be shipped.

Buyers placing orders through the online store pay via credit card or mobile

wallet ($16 per item, plus a single $1.75/transaction fee and applicable taxes).

In addition to the main flavor lineup, the online store has a NEW Chocolate pastry available!Participants that have promoted their fundraiser on

Hello Amazing DSA Families!

It's that time of year when we get to gather with our friends and family and share stories and good food! Here is a tasty recipe that helps raise money for DSA while filling the bellies of our loved ones!

Information for Voluntary Student Accident and Sickness Insurance plans for purchase including plans for athletics can be found at https://myers-stevens.com/enrollment/

Arizona 's tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows families a tax credit of up to $400 if they contribute to extracurricular activities in public schools. Individuals can give up to $200. Contributions that are made on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month (April 15), following the close of the taxable year, may be applied to either the current or preceding taxable year and is considered to have been made the last day of that taxable year.

(Please see the picture below to show the simplicity of how it works)

Extracurricular activities are school-sponsored activities that may require enrolled students to pay a fee, including fees for:

• Extracurricular activities, such as field trips, student council and our amazing science lab!
• Character education programs.

From and after June 30, 2019 through June 30, 2024, these items are also Tax Credit eligible:

• Capital items (example: furniture, furnishings, athletic equipment, computer software, pupil & non pupil transportation vehicles & equipment, textbooks, instructional aids, library books)
• Student consumable health care supplies (example: tissues, hand wipes, bandages)
• Playground equipment, shade structures for playground equipment

A single individual or a head of household can use the tax credit for $200. A married couple filing a joint return can use the tax credit for $400. Tax credit donations made on or before April 15th may be applied to either the current or preceding tax year.

How to contribute in a few easy steps!

1. Write a personal check to the school of your choice
   (checks CANNOT be accepted from Partnerships, S Corporations, Regular Corporations, Trusts, Estates and LLCs)
2. Mail or deliver the check to the school with a completed tax credit form.
3. You will be provided with a receipt verifying your contribution.
4. You can claim your tax credit of up to $400.

Email: kzywczyk@ccusd93.net
Website: https://www.ccusd93.org/dsa
Phone: 480-575-2900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Desertsunacademy
Twitter: @CCUSD_93