DVUSD News - Obama Back to School Message

From: "DVUSD News" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: DVUSD News - Obama Back to School Message
Date: September 3rd 2009

President Obama�s Back to School Message

President Barack Obama will address students nationwide on September 8 at 9 a.m.(Arizona time). Deer Valley School District high school students enrolled in American Government or American History classes may view the broadcast. Advance notice will be given to parents and an alternate activity provided for students whose parents choose to opt out of this classroom activity. Students in K-6, K-8, and middle schools will not be viewing the President�s remarks.

Thoughtful consideration of students, parents, and employees was given in reaching this decision:

�       Our primary and ultimate mission is classroom instruction.
�       Viewing the President�s remarks should be within the context of curriculum and instruction. 
�       Traditionally, videos or CD�s and curriculum activities are viewed in advance and approved by the Governing Board.

Parents and children may view the President�s remarks and discuss the work sheet questions together as a family by viewing the broadcast at www.whitehouse.gov or www.ed.gov. It is also scheduled to air on CSPAN.