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  October 2, 2023

  Dear 香港六合彩资料 Families,  

  We are in the final week of the first quarter of the school year- can you believe it? As the quarter wraps up there are important dates and updates to keep in mind.  

  Get the Latest from 香港六合彩资料’s New Podcast- The ‘Supe Scoop
  Now on air, Deer Valley Unified School District’s (香港六合彩资料) Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Finch, hosts a bi-weekly podcast giving listeners an inside look at all things 香港六合彩资料! In the most recent episode he sits down with Jim Miglorino, 香港六合彩资料’s Deputy Superintendent of Fiscal and Business Services, to discuss the upcoming 香港六合彩资料 Bond and Override measures that will be on voter’s ballots in November. 

  Previous episodes include features on: 香港六合彩资料 Girl’s Flag Football program, new principals to the District, the top bus driver in the state of Arizona, and three of the District's high school students who are making national and international differences with their own projects. Listen to the latest episodes: dvusd.org/supescoop.  

  Special Report to the Community
  The annual special report to the community will be arriving in your mailboxes in the coming days. This four-page publication details the explosive growth occurring and expected within 香港六合彩资料, student accomplishments, as well as a map of completed and proposed bond-funded projects . A digital version of the publication can be reviewed at dvusd.org/specialreport. 

  香港六合彩资料 Pathways Fall 2 Enrollment 
  Enrollment for 香港六合彩资料’s Pathways program is open for the Fall. The Fall 2 session of courses begin on October 16 and end December 7. The program serves students who may want to accelerate their learning and graduate early, students who are looking to recover credits, or for students who need a more flexible high school schedule. 香港六合彩资料 Pathways offers short-term enrollments, a rotating course offering list, and utilizes highly-qualified teachers and curriculum within a tuition-free environment. Pathways students and teachers meet Monday-Thursday from  3:00 - 5:45 p.m. Enrollment forms can be found at 香港六合彩资料.org/pathways or the home school counseling center.

  Districtwide Accreditation
  香港六合彩资料 is currently going through the process of getting district-wide accreditation through Cognia. Accreditation is one of the methods we use to ensure we have quality programs and are receiving outside feedback from around the nation to continually improve our processes. The accreditation process is based on rigorous  and evidence-based criteria. The process probes the whole institution—from policies to learning conditions and cultural context—to determine how well the different aspects of the district work together to meet the needs of every learner. We are currently in the process of reapplying for accreditation in January 2024. 
  
  香港六合彩资料 Grading Practices
  As the  first quarter draws to a close, parents of Kindergarten-8th grade will have access to student’s grades for the first marking period. Students in Kindergarten through second grade will be receiving marks on a 4, 3, 2, 1 scale for their proficiency of the learning standards that were taught during the marking period for Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies. Not all of the standards on the report card were taught during this quarter so you will see some boxes without marks. The Special Area classes will show an overall course grade and a citizenship grade of E/S/N/U. Students in 7-8th grade will receive overall course grades of A, B, C, D, or F for all courses. Parents are encouraged to log in through Power schools to view their student’s grades . More information on 香港六合彩资料 grading practices can be found on . 

  Parent Teacher Conferences
  Parent Teacher Conferences will take place across the District next week, Oct. 9-13. Students will have half-day early release days next Thursday and Friday, October 12 and 13 to accommodate for conferences. Your school will provide additional information. 

  Conversations with Curt
  Dr. Curtis Finch, 香港六合彩资料’s Superintendent, is bringing back the “Conversations with Curt” events in October! This is your opportunity to submit questions to the superintendent and get them answered during a live webinar, as well as hear the latest #extraordinary updates straight from the superintendent himself. The event will be held via Zoom on Thursday Oct. 19 from 2-3 p.m. . Submit a question for the superintendent  Questions will be accepted until Friday October 13 (please note due to time constraints all questions may not be addressed). A recording of this event will be posted at a later date for review if you are not able to attend. 

  CTE High School to Career Expo
  香港六合彩资料’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is hosting the annual High School to Career Expo Thursday, October 26, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the 香港六合彩资料 Innovation Center (20402 N. 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027). The event will feature exhibits by Career and Technical Education program teachers, student ambassadors, school counselors, West-MEC, and district office staff. Teachers and student ambassadors representing all 21 香港六合彩资料 CTE programs will be on hand to answer questions and help you learn more about each program. Now is the chance for your high school or incoming high school student (grades 7-11) to make their time in high school #extraordinary with career preparation and exploration experiences, excitement, and real skills for real life!  

  Future Freshman Night
  All eighth grade students and their families are invited to attend 香港六合彩资料’s Future Freshman Nights! These events will be held throughout October and November at each of the five 香港六合彩资料 high schools and Aspire - Deer Valley’s Online Academy. During the events, students and families will learn all about the opportunities that await them in high school including: school programs, tours of the campuses, and meeting administration and teachers. Barry Goldwater High School will hold the first of these events on October 30. For a list of all events visit: dvusd.org/futurefreshman.
  
  Kindergarten Preview Night
  Calling the class of 2037! Future Kindergarten parents and students, join all 香港六合彩资料 K-6 and K-8 schools including Aspire - Deer Valley Online Academy Nov. 1-3 at our Fall Kindergarten Preview Events! School staff will be available on all campuses to answer questions and help you register your student for this next exciting chapter in their educational journey! If you have a student ready to start Kindergarten next fall, check out the events at . You can find additional information about 香港六合彩资料’s #Extraordinary Kindergarten program and details about how to register a student at . Kindergarten registration is scheduled to open November 1 for the 2024-25 school year. 

  Ask Benji - FAFSA Assistance For High School Families
  The Ask Benji chatbot returns this year to assist senior students, parents, families, and educators by getting quick answers to a wide variety of questions about the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for post-secondary funding opportunities at universities, colleges, and trade schools. Benji is free and easy to use responding to your confidential questions 24/7 in a matter of 60 seconds. Visit for more information about Benji, FAFSA, and other resources. Text “Help” to Benji anytime at 602-786-8171 to get started. Opt out at any time by texting "Stop." If you have further questions, contact your school counselor or view the English Flyer and Spanish Flyer. In the coming weeks, families with senior students will be receiving a text message from Ask Benji to support you in the completion of the financial aid process.

  Register to Vote
  The last day to in the upcoming November election is October 10! 香港六合彩资料 has two measures on the ballot for this election. In May, the 香港六合彩资料 Governing board unanimously approved for the District to seek voter authorization for a continuation of the existing override and a special Bond Election in the amount of $325 million. Your taxes will not increase as a result of the proposed Bond and Override. The funds will help preserve current fine arts and athletic programs such as art, general and instrumental music, and physical education, retain and recruit highly-qualified staff, as well as maintain class sizes. Learn more about the 香港六合彩资料 Bond and Override measures at dvusd.org/election. 

  Medicaid School Based Claiming and Open Care
  You may have received an email communication from the District regarding Medicaid School Based Claiming (MSBC). MSBC has now expanded to include Open Care billing which includes billing for services that were not previously covered. This may include students who are on IEPs, 504s, medical plans and/or students who are not on IEPs or 504s.  Open Care could include hearing and vision screenings that are provided by medical professionals, for example. 香港六合彩资料 does not know which families/students are covered by Medicaid; therefore, the District will periodically send an email to solicit electronic signatures for approval to bill for Medicaid- eligible billing. As part of the District outreach, 香港六合彩资料 is often involved in informing families of their potential eligibility for Medicaid and is required through MSBC.   

  Parent Webinar for parents of students on IEPs/504s 
  Parents of students on IEPs/504s, please check out this Parent Webinar focusing on with 香港六合彩资料, Raising Special Kids, and parent/guardians. This is the first of four parent webinars for the 2023-2024 school year.   

  One final reminder, all 香港六合彩资料 schools and the district office will be closed next Monday, October 9 for a Fall Break Day. We will see everyone back at school Tuesday, October 10! 

  Deer Valley Unified School District

Dear 香港六合彩资料 Families,  

We hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend. As we look toward the remainder of September, mark your calendars for the Fall Break Day on Monday, September 25. There will not be school that day, and all campuses, as well as the District Office, will be closed. 

Free & Reduced Lunch Meal Applications 
As a reminder, last year’s meal applications are due to expire September 12. To avoid any lapse in meal and other benefits, such as reduced academic, athletic and internet service fees as well as possible P-EBT benefits, please submit a meal application online at  by September 11. Questions can be directed to Lisa Romberg, Food and Nutrition Specialist at lisa.romberg@dvusd.org, or 623-445-5166.

K-5 Math Curriculum Material Review
香港六合彩资料 is currently in the process of reviewing materials for a Math Curriculum Materials Adoption for grades K-5. The curriculum adoption team has selected potential resources for our K-5 Math students and teachers. Materials are now available for public review and will remain available until September 29, 2023.

Please visit the 香港六合彩资料 K-5 Mathematics Adoption webpage for additional information and provide feedback by September 29.

Tune in to the ‘Supe Scoop
香港六合彩资料’s Superintendent, Dr. Finch, is giving the scoop on many of the #extraordinary aspects of 香港六合彩资料 on the new 香港六合彩资料 Podcast- The ‘Supe Scoop! Check out episodes including features on: the new to the District principals, a peek into 香港六合彩资料’s transportation department including an interview with the best bus driver in the state, and catch his newest episode featuring 香港六合彩资料’s girl’s flag football as they kick off their season! Listen to all the episodes at: dvusd.org/supescoop.

Private University Night Thursday, September 7
Parents of high school seniors, join us with your students for 香港六合彩资料’s Private University Night this Thursday, September 7, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the 香港六合彩资料 Governing Board Room at 20402 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix 85027 (in the same parking lot as the 香港六合彩资料 District Office). The private schools in attendance will include: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Grand Canyon University, Huntington University, CRAS - Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences and Arizona Christian University.

Student Survey
Over the next several weeks we will be administering a survey to your students. This survey gathers student perceptions of items such as school safety, the support they receive, and their sense of well-being at 香港六合彩资料. The survey is broken into two parts and has separate versions for grades 3-5 and grades 6-12 (very similar, but slightly different wording for some questions). Copies of the surveys can be reviewed here. This survey complies with the requirements as outlined in A.R.S. 15-117. If you have additional questions regarding the survey, contact 香港六合彩资料’s Director of Data Analysis, Scott Smith, at scott.smith@dvusd.org by end of day Friday, September 8. 

 

Student Support Services Parental Input
Student Support Services would like to solicit input from our parents of students with disabilities (students on IEPs or 504s) for our upcoming 2023-2024 Parent Webinar Series. Please see the attached where you can provide SSS with feedback regarding upcoming topics. All Parent Webinars will be virtual and accessible on our SSS website under Parent Resources.  

Parent Webinar Training Dates:  

September 29, 2023

December 8, 2023 

February 23, 2024

May 3, 2024  

Fall Sports
香港六合彩资料 student-athletes kicked off their Fall athletic seasons! This includes the newly sanctioned Arizona Interscholastic Association sport, Girl’s Flag Football. All five 香港六合彩资料 high schools have teams that are competing in the new sport this season. Come cheer on your favorite teams and athletes as they compete in Fall sports! Find out more about 香港六合彩资料 athletics, upcoming events, and more on the newly-designed district athletics page: dvusd.org/athletics.  

Nov 7 Election
In May, 香港六合彩资料’s Governing Board unanimously approved a continuation of the current override and a $325 million bond to be placed on the November 7 ballot. This election will help preserve current fine arts and athletic programs such as art, general and instrumental music, and physical education, as well as maintain class sizes. The funds will also be used to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and support staff. For more information on the election including: FAQs, registering to vote, important dates, proposed bond projects at every school, and more, visit: dvusd.org/election. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9, early voting will be held Oct. 11- 27 and election day is Nov. 7- be sure to cast your vote!  

The next update will be provided the week of October 2. Have a great week! 

 

Deer Valley Unified School District 

August 7, 2023

Dear 香港六合彩资料 Families, 

Thank you for an #extraordinary start to the school year! Below you will find important updates as well as upcoming events relating to the district, your child’s education, and their educational success.

Submit Returning Student Forms
Thank you to the parents and guardians who have completed their Returning Student Forms. For those who have not submitted the forms, you will receive a reminder email today from Power School Registration Support (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com). These forms provide information that must be updated yearly, and allows the district to have the most current and accurate data regarding your student(s). If you have not done so already, please complete, and submit the Returning Student Forms as soon as possible.

香港六合彩资料 Grading Practices

The grading scales and grading procedures in Deer Valley Unified School District have been updated for this school year. As has been the case for many years in 香港六合彩资料, students in Kindergarten will receive proficiency marks for each standard taught during the marking term on a 4-1 scale. Students in 1st and 2nd grades will receive marks at the end of each quarter for their overall performance in each course of study using the following letter grade scale that has been in place for decades in 香港六合彩资料.

E = Excellent 

S = Satisfactory 

N = Needs Improvement  

U = Under Performing

Students in 3rd through 12th grades will receive marks for their overall performance in each course of study using the following traditional letter grade scale. Grades will be determined by a traditional averaging of assignment scores.

A =  90-100% 

B =  80-89%

C =  70-79%

D =  60-69%

F =   0-59%

For more information about 香港六合彩资料 Grading Practices, please take a look at the following resources:香港六合彩资料 Grading Web Page, .  Promotion, Retention, Acceleration, and Gradining Guides (PRAG), Grading, Reporting, And Graduation Guide (GRAG)

Public & Private University Information Nights
Attention 香港六合彩资料 high school seniors and parents of high school seniors, 香港六合彩资料 is hosting the annual Public University Night on Thursday, August 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Ridge High School (22800 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85310). This is your chance to connect with and hear presentations from the three, in-state public universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of Arizona.) and learn more about their opportunities including their unique programs, scholarships, financial aid opportunities and more! Visit this webpage for more information.. Private University Night featuring the private universities throughout the state will be held Thursday, September 7, at the 香港六合彩资料 Innovation Center and 香港六合彩资料 Governing Rooms (20402 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 853027)  from 6-7:30 p.m.

Strategic Plan & Portrait of a Graduate

香港六合彩资料 has unveiled the 2023-2028 strategic plan which provides the framework for continuous success and improvement as the district expands and strives for excellence over the next five years. District staff worked together with a variety of students, staff, community members and community partners over the course of the last several years to develop this plan. Five key strategic priorities emerged from this work which include excellence in: Student Learning, Workplace Performance, Stakeholder Relationships and Organizational Improvement. A brand new concept of the “Portrait of a 香港六合彩资料 Graduate” was also created as a piece of this plan. The portrait showcases the essential skills and attitudes our students will possess in order to be ready for college, career, and community. View the entire new strategic plan and portrait of a graduate here. We will be highlighting graduates of 香港六合彩资料 who embody these traits in a short video series, !

Student Support Services Parent Webinar Series

Student Support Services is hosting another virtual webinar series this school year. Keep an eye out for information on the topics and a schedule for these webinars that will be released soon! The first webinar will be October 20, 2023.

香港六合彩资料 Gifted Services Seminar - August 24

Join 香港六合彩资料’s Gifted Services Manager, Dr. Aimee Sulit, on Thursday, August 24, for the first gifted parent seminar of the school year at Las Brisas Elementary School (5805 W. Alameda Road, Glendale, AZ 85310) from 6 - 7 p.m. During the seminar, she will give an overview of the continuum of gifted services available for students within the district. Parents will gain insights into various program models to determine which services best fit their children’s distinctive needs. .

Join the 香港六合彩资料 Team 

As we kick off this new school year, there are still a variety of positions available throughout the district. If you are looking for a rewarding career at one of the Forbes Best Midsize Employers for  back-to-back years (2022 & 2023), look no further than 香港六合彩资料! The District offers extensive benefits, paid holidays, and the opportunity to more closely align your work schedule to your student’s schedule. Explore current openings today at .  

Have a great week!

Deer Valley Unified School District

July 24, 2023

Dear 香港六合彩资料 Families, 

We are looking forward to having all of your students back to class next Monday, July 31! This letter will provide important updates as the countdown to back to school winds down. For highlights of the first day of school, as well as to discover all the #extraordinary stories of the school year, be sure to follow @香港六合彩资料 as well as your home campus accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

School & District Office Closures July 27 

All school offices and the district office will be closed until 1:00 pm this Thursday, July 27, for an all-staff event to kick off the school year. Please plan accordingly.

Back to School Preparation & Events
For information on the first day of school including: start/dismissal times, school menus, bus information, school calendars, mass notification systems, and more, visit: dvusd.org/firstday. If you need to find information about bus routes for 2023-24, please go to: dvusd.org/busroutes. 

 

To ensure that your paperwork and contact details are accurate and up to date, PowerSchools Registration Support will be sending an email to submit the required return to school paperwork electronically in the coming days. This process is quick and replaces the paper forms sent home at the beginning of each school year. Please complete one form for each child in the district. 

If you have a child who will be attending a 香港六合彩资料 preschool, information can be found here: dvusd.org/preschool. If you have a child you would like to attend preschool and have not yet registered, please reach out to Traci Piccoli at Traci.Piccoli@dvusd.org, or 623-376-3979. Space is available at a few of our locations - but are filling quickly! 

We recognize that temperatures are high during these summer months. Please remind your students to drink plenty of water throughout the day and send them to school with a reusable water bottle.

香港六合彩资料 Kindergarten & Big Kid Book Club
It’s not too late to register your child for 香港六合彩资料 Kindergarten! If your child will be five years old before September 1, 2023, register your student today for Kindergarten! The process is quick and completely online. Visit: dvusd.org/register to register today. If your child is between the ages of 3-5 and not yet enrolled in Kindergarten, sign them up for 香港六合彩资料’s Big Kid Book Club! We will periodically send your child a free book in the mail along with helpful advice for parents and guardians that will help them prepare to be a student at 香港六合彩资料!  

K-5 Math Adoption Public Review Now Open!
香港六合彩资料 is in the process of adopting a new mathematics resource to support content and instructional practice for grades K-5. The goal of the Public Review is to gather feedback from all 香港六合彩资料 stakeholders about the resource finalists up for adoption consideration. 

The K-5 Math Adoption Committee narrowed the pool of resources to Eureka Math² and i-Ready Classroom Mathematics. Videos highlighting the print and digital content, access to demo accounts, and pros/cons for each resource are linked . Materials are now available for public review and will remain available until September 29, 2023. Please visit the 香港六合彩资料 K-5 Mathematics Adoption webpage for additional information and to from July 25-Sep 29, 2023.

These letters providing important updates and information will continue throughout the 23-24 school year during the first week of each month. The next update is scheduled for August 7. 

Have a great first week back to school!

Deer Valley Unified School District

June 5, 2023

Dear 香港六合彩资料 Families,  

We hope you are enjoying the start of your Summer Break! This update will be brief and provide important information as we look forward to the 2023-24 school year. 

The first day of school for 2023-24 is Monday, July 31. The calendar for the upcoming school year can be found by clicking here and on the dvusd.org/calendars web page. 

Summer Communication and Events
You will begin receiving information from your child’s school in July. Please note that all K-8  school offices close during the summer and reopen July 17. All high school offices will remain open throughout the summer with the exception of Fridays. 

Students will find out their teacher(s) in late July. K-6 students will find out their teachers between July 24-28. Middle and high school students’ teachers (students in grades 7-12) will be posted to their PowerSchool accounts after July 24. 

Meet the Teacher Night, will be held one to two weeks before school starts. You will receive details on these events directly from your student’s school. This information will also be posted to the district website. 

Supply lists for next school year are posted by grade level on each school’s website over the summer.  

Grades 6-8 ELA Resource Adoption Public Review Now Available
The ELA 6-8 Adoption committee has reviewed, evaluated, and recommended resources and supplemental materials for use in the 6th-8th grade courses in Deer Valley Unified School District. Vendors presented for public review include: Amplify, HMH-Into Literature, and McGraw Hill Studysync. The public is encouraged to review and submit feedback on the suggested resources until August 22 by (usernames and passwords are provided on the linked page). After reviewing the materials, please complete reviewed.

香港六合彩资料 Preschool
If you have a child who will be in 香港六合彩资料 preschool, information can be found here: www.dvusd.org/Page/54950. If you have a child you would like to attend preschool and have not yet registered, please reach out to Traci Piccoli at Traci.Piccoli@dvusd.org or 623-376-3979.  We do have some room at a few of our locations - spots are filling quickly! 

Kindergarten Registration
It’s not too late to register your student for 香港六合彩资料 Kindergarten in 2023-24. If your child will be five years old before September 1, 2023 register your student today for Kindergarten! The process is quick and completely online. Visit: dvusd.org/register to register today!  

New Cohort for 香港六合彩资料 Teacher Prep Program Open! 
The next cohort for 香港六合彩资料’s Teacher Prep Program is open! The newest cohort will be held at Barry Goldwater High School in Special Education. This is a FREE 2-year post-baccalaureate certification program that leads to an Arizona Teacher Certificate in the area of Special Education: Mild/Moderate. Candidates will receive over 200 hours of professional development, job-embedded coaching, in-classroom observations and feedback, and on-site mentorship while enjoying all the benefits of being a fully appointed teacher. For more information and to apply, visit the teacher prep program website. 

Join the 香港六合彩资料 Team 
Are you looking to make a career shift this summer? 香港六合彩资料 is hiring for a variety of positions! Come work for one of Forbes Best Midsize employers, be on a similar schedule to your students, and work in a career that makes an impact on your community and the next generation. View all current openings and apply today by visiting .  

Parents should expect the next district update by mid-July as we approach the first day of school on Monday, July 31! 

Deer Valley Unified School District