• Principal's Corner🍎
• This week @ the Innovation Center... 🏢
• Spring State Testing ⚠️
• Important Dates📅
• K-12 Reminders ✔️

• MyHours Attendance
  
• Device & Material Pick-Up
• K-6 Updates📘
• 7th & 8th Grade Updates 😎
• 9th-12th Grade News🖥️
• What's Poppin' with PTSA🍿
• Aspire on F.I.R.E. 🔥

Greetings Aspire Families:

Upcoming events: Mark your calendars! This Thursday, our K-8 students will have the opportunity to participate in learning either in-person or online. Students will hear stories, make crafts, and more! K-8 students should use the Assembly link to join from home. Join us for the first of many Tuesday Take-out evenings to support Aspire! On Tuesday, January 24, Aspire will earn 15% from all food, beverages, and fun passes purchased. Take it to-go or stay and have a great time with other Aspire families!

State Testing: Please note that this semester is state testing season,; mark your calendars to ensure that you are prepared and ready to attend required in person state assessments.

Tax Credit Donation: Please consider making your school tax credit donation to Aspire. Funds will be used to support and help grow our clubs, speakers, and field trips. See flyer below or call Aspire for details.

Yearbooks are on sale now! Early Bird price is $20 through December 31 and $22 on January 1st. Details are below. Senior Pictures: Information on Senior photos will be provided after Winter Break

As always, if you questions or concerns, please contact your administrator, Juliet Amara 7-12 and Laura Victor K-6 @ Aspire@dvusd.org .

THANK YOU to our families who have signed up to donate snacks for our State Testing in the Spring! We appreciate you!!

Click the links below for State Testing schedules and information:

3rd-6th Testing Information

7-8, 9th & 11th Testing Information

Remember that attendance is required!

If you have any questions regarding state testing, please email aspire@dvusd.org.

Aspire Clubs are up and running for the Spring Semester!

🧪Science Club - K-3rd Grade | Mondays *TIME CHANGE* 2-2:30PM

📚Book Club | 4th-6th Grade | Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:30-2PM

🎵Choir - 4th-8th Grade | Tuesdays 3:30-4PM

🏃Jump Rope Club - K-8th Grade | Wednesdays 3:30-4:30PM

💭Spanish Club | Wednesdays 3:30-4:30PM

January 16th - No School | MLK Jr. Day!

January 17th - Learning Lab opens for 9-12 students!

January 19: Day of Service (see below)

January 20th - Early Release

January 24: Pizza with the Principal (see below)

January 25th - PTSA Meeting @ 5PM

January 27th - K-6 PBIS Assembly

January 27th - Early Release

February 3rd - Early Release

Today's early release time was very productive!

7-12 teachers learned how to tag outcomes in Canvas then spent time collaborating.

K-6 teachers examined data and worked together to meet the needs of all learners.

Device Pick-Up Hours:

Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM

If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements for picking up devices/materials, please contact us at Aspire@dvusd.org. We are here to help!

Parents and Students: Don't forget to complete your MyHours Attendance each week!

Click here for more information!

In honor of MLK Jr. Day, we will be holding a hybrid event for our K-8 students on January 19 from 2:00-3:30pm. Students joining virtually should use the Assembly Link to participate.

Students who come to the Innovation Center will get to participate in crafts, listen to stories and more!

Online students will be able to hear stories and create crafts from home.

Want lunch delivered to your home by Dr. Victor?!

All you have to do is play DreamBox and Amplify/No Red Ink!

This is for any K-8 full-time Aspire Student!

Next Due Date: February 5

• Congratulations to the winners from the December drawing: Christian (grade 1) and Brianna (grade 7)! They will receive lunch from Dr. Victor this upcoming week!

K-6 teachers will begin recording and posting lessons in their Canvas courses. This will provide additional opportunities for students to be able to view or review learning. Several teachers have been doing this process all school year. Going forward, all of our students will be able to have access to this additional learning tool.

Attention Parents and Guardians!

Want to wish your child a "Happy Birthday" on the Aspire Announcements?

Fill out this form!

• Middle School Students - make sure to pick up Math materials for Q3 if you have not done so yet!

Thank you to students who attended the Middle School Mixer last week!

It was great connecting students with their peers!

The Learning Lab opens next week - starting January 17th! High School teachers are excited to provide in-person support for their students!

Click here for the Learning Lab calendar for the Spring 2023 semester!

Click here to view the Spring 2023 Due Dates & Close Date calendar

• This document has important deadlines for students and families to know and prepare for!

Graduation is right around the corner! It is time to prepare for your big day by purchasing your cap, gown, and memorabilia as the Class of '23!

Act now to take advantage of limited time offers!!

Click here to order!

Welcome to the New Year!

Join the Aspire PTSA and get involved in our school community!

This month we sponsoring a “fun”draiser at Peter Piper Pizza!

Come see what other exciting events and activities we have planned!

Next General meeting: Wednesday January 25th at 5:30pm

Zoom link: Aspire PTSA https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/89986530774 .

Next Executive meeting: Wednesday February 8th at 5:00pm

Zoom link: Aspire PTSA https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/89986530774 .

Use the QR Code to join!

Individual Membership $6

Business Membership $25

PTSA is over 30 members strong and growing! Consider joining and being part of this amazing group! Use the QR Code to join! Individual Membership $6 Business Membership $25

• Upgraded cover and other options available for additional fee(s)
• Want to send a shoutout to your Senior?? Senior ads are available for purchase through March 31st!
• Price: $22
• Last Day to order: April 7th!

• Click the button below and enter the Yearbook ID: 14473123

We know that our Aspire teachers and staff go above and beyond for students, families, and the community they serve! We'd love to share the news... click here to recognize on Aspire Staff Member!

Address: 20402 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phone: 623-445-4992

Email: aspire@DVUSD.org