DVUSD News - Holiday Message from Dr. McElyea, Superintendent

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Subject: DVUSD News - Holiday Message from Dr. McElyea, Superintendent
Date: December 3rd 2010

Holiday Giving Extends to Schools
By Dr. Virginia McElyea, Superintendent Deer Valley Unified School District

Look around. There’s no doubt it’s the holiday season. From Salvation Army bell ringers to Christmas Angels, it’s the season for generosity. It’s a time when Americans continually reach into their pockets to share with those less fortunate to support worthy causes. And despite tough economic times, they will do it again.

Americans are generous, indeed. Last year the Deer Valley School District collected $1,134,582 million in tax credits. These funds went directly to schools to support and increase participation in extracurricular activities such as after school programs, club activities, arts and drama. Donations to each of our 37 schools ranged from $200 to $233,803.

Married taxpayers may donate up to $400 to a public school and claim a state tax credit (not deduction). The tax credit reduces your taxes to the State of Arizona dollar for dollar and also reduces your taxable income to the federal government. Taxpayers, you decide! It’s a win for you and your public school. This year the Deer Valley District Administration Center will open on December 31 from 8 a.m. until noon to accept last minute donations. Donations can also be made online at http://dvusd.mytechsupport.com.

Your support for these programs gives children a safe place to go after school. They spend time making new friends and cultivating new interests rather than sitting alone waiting for parents to come home. Tax credit funds are also used for educational field trips, music and athletic programs.

While parents in moderate to affluent neighborhood schools regularly support local school programs, many low-income neighborhood schools with the greatest need go without the same kind of financial support. If you are looking to select a school to receive your tax credit donation or would like us to send you a mail-in form, please call the Deer Valley Public Relations Office at 623 445-5013 or consult our website for more information at http://www.dvusd.org.

To those of you who have generously supported the Deer Valley Unified School District schools and programs in the past, we say thank you. Our wish for all of you is a Happy Holiday season!

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