The Knightly News
Empowering Students to Achieve Academic and Social Growth
Upcoming Events
- September 3rd-17th - Read-A-Thon
- September 16-20 - StuCo Spirit Week
- September 16 - Baseball Home/ Softball Away Game
- September 18 - PTSO General Meeting @ 8:45 room 416
- September 18 - Baseball Home/ Softball Away Game
- September 18 - PTSO Dinner Night @ Sonic
- September 20 - PTSO 6-8 Glow Dance
- Sept 26th - Volunteer Training in the Library @ 2:00 pm
- Sept 27th - Spirit Assembly
- October 7 - Last date to register to vote
- October 9 - First date to vote by early ballot
- October 14-25 - StuCo Hope Drive
- October 25 - PTSO Fall Festival
- October 25 - Last date to request early ballot
- November 1 - Deadline to Vote Early In-Person
- November 5 - Election day
Early Release Days
- September 13
- September 20
- September 27
PLC (Professional Learning Community) 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.
Front Office will be closed to the public:
2:00 pm - 90 minute Early Release Days
12:00 pm - Half Days
Picture Day
Last Chance to Order
Scan the QR code or visit mydorian.com, search for Inspiration Mountain, and click on the green order button or yellow help button associated with your picture day.
Congratulations!
Mrs. Weible received an exciting surprise today as an APS Supply My Class Teacher Awards Winner!! We’re incredibly proud of her dedication to her students and our school community. 💙🖤
Royal Reflections: Principal's Insights
Happy to Announce...
Inspiration Mountain has been awarded a 2023-2024 AZPBIS Tier 2, Level 1 Award.
Inspiration Mountain cares about providing a positive and safe learning environment for our students and community. The 2023-2024 AZPBIS Awards recognize schools for successful implementation and outcomes with school-wide systems of Positive Behavior Interventions.
We would like to note that this award recognizes the dedication of school staff, students, and our community to uphold our school expectations of following our CReeD every day: Be Caring, Be Responsible, Be Determined. Together we are building a school culture that is more positive, proactive, and supportive for all our students so that they can be successful citizens and leaders.
Our AZPBIS award will proudly be displayed in our school office and on our website. Inspiration Mountain is committed to excellence and living our mission daily by, "Empowering Students to Achieve Academic and Social Growth"
All Things EQ
The motto for next week is: I am willing to introduce myself and get to know new people.
Introductions are often the starting foundations of relationships. Appearing confident and welcoming is sometimes even challenging for adults! Especially when we worry about what other people may be thinking about us.
It’s easy for students to get so nervous about what other people may think about them that they become too fearful to introduce themselves to other students.
Here are some easy tools you can teach your child that may help them overcome those nerves:
1. When you approach people, think, “How can I help?” When you keep your mind busy thinking, ‘How can I help?’, you don’t have time to think, ‘What do they think about me?’ Helping others can be as easy as saying hello, introducing them to friends, or sharing a smile. Being helpful is empowering!
2. If an awkward silence happens, Ask questions! After the initial introduction, there will often be a bout of silence; asking questions is a great way to break the ice. When your student asks someone what their favorite sport or activity is, they are showing an interest in the other person. Asking questions about the person’s favorite sports, movies, hobbies, or food is a great way to end awkward silences.
“You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” -Winnie the Pooh
Message from the PTSO
Final Days of the Read-A-Thon—Let's Exceed Our Goal!
We’re in the final stretch of our Read-A-Thon! The generosity of our Knights Community has blown us away. Let’s make these last days count! Every donation helps us fund school improvements, such as a new gaga ball pit, fund classrooms through grants and givebacks, and support all our students by funding special programs. And, your generosity also earns rewards for our amazing students and teachers! Keep reading, keep fundraising, and let’s finish strong! Sign up here
Student Incentive: Class parties for classes that raise money at the following levels:
PJ Party @ $300 raised
Popcorn Party @ $500 raised
Popsicle Party @ $1,000 raised
Pizza Party @ $1,500 raised
- Classroom Incentive: The class that reads the most minutes as well as the class that raises the most money will WIN a joint silly string event with Dr. Schwarting.
- Student Incentive: We have just added another incentive for students who read and log at least 50 minutes over the weekend (Sept 14-15) or fundraise at least $50 by Sunday evening (Sept 15th) will receive a voucher for a free kids meal at Raising Cane's.
GLOW DANCE
We are excited to welcome our Knights in grades 6th - 8th to our 3rd Annual Glow Dance! Some important details of note:
This is a Free Drop Off Event offered by the PTSO
Date: Friday, September 20
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Permission Slip is required!
Concessions (drinks and snacks) and Glow Items will be sold at the dance - CASH ONLY!
THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR INSPIRATION MOUNTAIN STUDENTS
We cannot make these dances happen without the help of our amazing family volunteers! Please consider signing up for a shift here. If we don't get enough volunteers we risk having to cancel the event.
WANTED
Join our Safety Squad
- Crossing Guard AM/PM (2.0 hours/day)
- To Apply Click the image "Join Our Team"
For more information email: julie.zalewski@dvusd.org
Gifted Services
Join Dr. Paul Beljan and Dr. Vanessa
Berens as they highlight key findings
regarding the generational impact of
social media as it relates to brain
function. Dr. Beljan and Dr. Berens
will spotlight the significance of social
media among our gifted youth.
Athletics
City of Phoenix E-Bikes Laws and Codes
Please see below for detailed information from the City of Phoenix.
For more information visit www.phoenix.gov/police/precents and look for your precinct to contact a community action officer.
Lunch Menu
DVUSD Heat Procedures
DVUSD heat advisory precautions are designed to protect students from incurring heat related illnesses or problems. Inspiration Mountain follows the heat index chart (pictured) from the National Weather Service to determine heat advisory levels. In the event of a heat advisory students will receive indoor recess options. Please make sure your child has a labeled water bottle daily.
Where's my bus?
Download the new DVUSD Bus App
- Bus stop location and pickup/drop-off times
- Bus arrival notifications
- Messages directly from DVUSD transportation
- Ability to view the location and gauge arrival times each day
- Information to help parents feel secure about their child's trip on the school bus!
Got PowerSchool?
Create a parent account that allows you to view all of your students with one account and manage account preferences. Click the PowerSchool's image to for more information on how to create a parent account.