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Scorpion Scoop
February 4, 2024
A Message from Principal Hann
Happy Sunday Scorpion families!
We are already into February and the second semester is well underway. We have a busy week at DE so please take a moment to look through this week’s newsletter in its entirety.
This week will have early, early release on Wednesday, February 7. School will end at 11:15 AM and lunch will not be served. That evening at 5:30 PM, we will celebrate nearly 20 athletes in the Performing Arts Center as they commit to their college or university for the 2024-25 school year.
We are already at the midpoint of the quarter and your child is moving along in their classes. StudentVue continues to be unavailable for updates and improvements. ParentVue is available to monitor your child’s grades, so please take a moment to check. You are welcome to reach out to your son or daughter’s teachers if you have any questions about their progress.
Edge Extension continues to undergo updates, and we've established a temporary rotation outlined below. Thank you to our teachers for their continued work to make sure your son/daughter has an opportunity for reassessments and extended deadlines when possible.
Monday, 2/5- RTI Period- return to period 1
Tuesday, 2/6 - Advisory
Thursday, 2/8- RTI Period- return to period 2
Friday,2/9 - RTI Period- return to period 3
Spring Sports kick off this week, including tennis, baseball/softball, and boys volleyball/beach volleyball tryouts, along with for track and field. Please make sure you have completed all of the necessary paperwork through Aktivate so your child can participate.
We will host a Parent Advisory on Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 PM. If you would like to share your ideas for DE as we continue to grow, please join me and my leadership team in the Library. As a reminder, I am here to support you and your child. If you have any concerns, suggestions, or simply want to discuss your child's progress, please feel free to reach out to me or schedule an appointment with our front office. Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children.
Make it a great week!
Gretchen Hann
Week of 2/5 RTI Schedule
Save the Date!
Password Safety
Scorpions! Please be sure to keep your new StudentVUE passwords safe and secure. Do not put the information in a place that can be easily found by others including the front of your chrome books. If you have any questions or need assistance, please visit the Library Media Center.
Principal Advisory Council Meeting
Join us for our Monthly Principal Advisory Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 PM. Your input matters, and together, we shape the future of Desert Edge High School. See you there!
Happy National School Counselor Week!
A big shoutout to our incredible team of counselors at Desert Edge High School! Your dedication and support make a world of difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for being a guiding light, providing invaluable advice, and fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our school community. Your commitment to helping students navigate their academic and personal journeys is truly appreciated. We are grateful for all that you do!
A message from AFHSD Transportation Department
In order to ensure the safety and security of all students, effective Wednesday, February 7, ALL students will be required to have their physical Student ID with the correct bus route in order to ride the bus home. Any student without an ID will be denied a ride home. IDs can be purchased in the Bookstore for $2. Please check with your student to ensure they have an ID that also has their bus route to ensure there is no disruption to their bus ride home.
Join us February 29
Embark on a captivating journey with the DEHS Conservatory of the Arts on February 29 at 7 PM for "Colors." This unique performance promises a nontraditional fusion of Performing and Visual Arts, converging seamlessly on a single stage. Brace yourself for an exhilarating spectacle as the entire Performing Arts Center transforms into a dynamic canvas of movement, sound, and color.
Immerse yourself in a tapestry of transitions and directional shifts, pulsating with energy and artistic expression. Our Conservatory Band, Choir, Dance, and Theatre will take the spotlight in a harmonious sequence, accompanied by Visual Artists who will craft live paintings and sculptures, vividly expressing the colors of performance.
We extend a warm invitation for you to be a part of this truly innovative approach to performance art. Join us for an unforgettable evening that promises to be a symphony of vibrant hues, as "Colors" unfolds into a rich and immersive experience.
Tickets are on sale now online and in the Bookstore. All proceeds from the performance will help support the Conservatory
February 7 is an Early Release Day
CTE Academies & Pathways
AFUHSD STEMCon 2024 is coming soon!
Library News
Winter Chill 2024
Join us on February 10th for the annual Winter Chill. There will be roller skating throughout the hallways, a movie in the quad (for those who don’t want to skate), and food trucks in the front circle. Tickets are on sale in the bookstore for $5 (movie and event only) or $10 (roller skating). Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $15. Waivers must be submitted in order to roller skate. Please see Mrs. Mendoza in room A1 for the waiver.
Active Parenting of Teens
Touchstone Health Services will be providing a virtual parenting course for all of our families at no cost starting February 15. Please see the flyer to register for this great opportunity.
Check out DETV!
Volunteer Information
Community Partnerships
🙌 Huge shoutout to Raising Canes for their generous donation to Desert Edge High School! 📚🍗 Your support means the world to us and will make a big difference in our school community. Thank you for investing in our students! 🧡🦂🖤
A Message from AFHSD Food Services Department
Since July 1, 2014, the US Department of Agriculture's Smart Snacks in School rules have required all foods and beverages sold/offered meet new nutrition standards.
Under Smart Snacks in Schools, all foods must:
- Be a "whole grain-rich" grain product; or
- Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food; or
- Be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or
- Contain 10% of the Daily Value (DV) of one of the nutrients of public health concern in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (calcium, potassium vitamin D or dietary fiber)
Foods must also meet several nutrient requirements:
< 200 Calories
Total fat: <35% of calories
Saturated fat: <10% of calories
Trans fat: zero grams
< 200mg Sodium
Sugar <35% of weight from total sugars in foods"
In 2022, the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) requires a certified Food Protection Manager be present from start to finish when open food/beverage is being sold/offered on school campus. Along with a certified Food Protection Manager, any person(s) serving/providing open food/beverage must have a Food Handler's Card.
Crosswalk Reminder
Please see the attached communication from DEHS Administration regarding Crosswalk Safety.
Thank you!
Helpful Links
About DEHS
Located near the Estrella Mountains, Desert Edge High School is the third high school in Agua Fria Union High School District, opening in the Fall of 2002. Desert Edge was the first "Green" Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certificate high school in Arizona, and the fourth in the nation.
Desert Edge is an A+ School of Excellence! (2016 and 2020). The A+ School of Excellence™ Program is a comprehensive school assessment program that celebrates outstanding schools and brings to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools every day.
Desert Edge has consistently been awarded the Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High School and US News and World Report Best High School in America. Desert Edge is the only high school in Arizona to earn gold medal status in the Beat the Odds program for the 2018-2019 school year. Additionally, Desert Edge was recognized in 2019 for building "a college-going community" with The Most Innovative Player Award from the Governor’s Office of Education and The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Desert Edge is located on Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road near the Goodyear Ballpark, Spring Training home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians.
Website: www.aguafria.org/dehs
Location: 15778 West Yuma Road, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-932-7500