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Deer Valley Elementary Schools
Anthem
Anthem School has been selected as the National Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) School of the Year by the Civil Air Patrol. Anthem will be presented with its award Monday, May 23 at 9:15 a.m. by Colonel Feltz from the Civil Air Patrol. Anthem School is located at 41020 NE Freedom Way in Anthem.
Other recognitions include kindergarten student Kenny Kauffman being named the National ACE Student of the Year who will also be presented with a plaque. Kauffman was nominated by his teacher Melissa Schmitt for his passion of aerospace and goal of being an astronaut when he grows up. In order to be named 2010-11 CAP National ACE Student of the Year, a nominee must exhibit dedication to academics, excellence in character, a healthy and drug-free lifestyle and, of course, a keen interest in aerospace.
Certificates will also be presented to Anthem student cadets graduating from the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. At the end of the event, a model rocket will be launched over 1,500 feet high for all students and parents to see in celebration of Anthem’s achievements.
Anthem teacher Tracy Huemoeller has been awarded a Reading Model Classroom by Renaissance Learning, a leading provider of computer-based assessment technology. To receive Renaissance Model Classroom certification, an educator must demonstrate that their students are maintaining high-quality practice for a minimum of 12 weeks. Mrs. Huemoeller will also receive a certificate, professional development, and other benefits to share with the class and school.
Arrowhead
The School Star Party and Science Night at Arrowhead Elementary was a huge success with over 300 enthusiastic kids and parents in attendance. Arrowhead thanks Jeff, Rick, Jimmy, and all who came and supported the Club and Astronomy outreach and education.
Canyon Springs
Scott Warner of Canyon Springs has been named DVUSD 7th and 8th grade Coach of the Year. The award is part of the fifth annual Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards that recognizes coaches, athletes, teams, fans, the athletic administration, and schools. This honor recognizes the recipients for reflecting the six pillars of character as they interact with students, staff and families at school and within the community.
Scott will receive an individual award as well as having an award displayed at the school. All winners were recognized at the May board meeting and at the Pursuing Victory with Honor Awards Banquet.
Canyon Springs 6th grade teacher Cassie Hauck has been named a 2011 Rodel Aspiring Principal by the Rodel Foundation.
Copper Creek
 Copper Creek Art teacher Mrs. Soule along with her students made a banner for Relay for Life of Deer Valley held May 6. This is significant for Copper Creek as this banner, which is very along has a message with a "hope" quote on it and a special message for its principal, Mr. Fineberg, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
On May 3rd, Copper Creek's first grade classes invited families to come tour their habitats and see projects completed by Copper Creek students. Each classroom became an expert on a different habitat. Mrs. Jergenson's class studied the Grasslands, Mrs. Hawkin's class did the Taiga, Mrs. Perry's class become experts on the Tundra, Mrs. Farmer's class studied the Rainforest and Mrs. Worthington's class became marine biologists as they studied the Ocean.
 Each student chose an animal to learn about. They did research and were able to choose how they wanted to present their information. Some students created posters, some made brochures, others created cereal boxes, and some even chose to make power points. As a home connection, students created a diorama that included their animal, vegetation, and a water source. The project was a huge success. The first grade classrooms were visited by the students of Copper Creek during the day and over 300 family and friends of first graders in the evening. Families were able to see projects in all the classrooms while enjoying lemonade and animal crackers.
New River
 The third annual staff vs. fifth grade softball game recently took place at New River. The staff continued their winning streak by winning 8-7. The teams were cheered on by all the students and in the school and well as s few parent fans.
Fourth grade has traveled through time and space. The year began by exploring the forces that mold earth. At the same time the continents were explored to discover just where the United States is on the planet. Learning continued with a stop in Europe during the Middle Ages. While in that time period Africa and China were studied and the students learned about the origin of Islam. Fourth grade has also studied the relationship of the American colonies with King George and Britain. As fourth graders studied why the colonies chose to become the independent states of America the students also learned about Paul Revere’s Ride. The students have also explored electricity and water. The respiratory system and circulatory system were also areas of study. Fourth grade has done all this while working on computer skills, by creating their own Smart board presentations, speaking and performing before their peers, mastering not only multiplication, but also division, and learning about fractions, writing summaries and journaling.
It has been a busy and productive year.
Fifth graders had an exciting day at the US Airways Center! Students travelled downtown on May 2nd and enjoyed Science demonstrations from the Arizona Science Center. Students also saw Phoenix Mercury players and heard about the importance of good character. Special guests thrilled the students, as well: Scorch and the Phoenix Sun's Gorilla! To top it all off
students were treated to 2 free tickets to watch the Phoenix Mercury play in 2011!
Ms. McDevitt and Mrs. Davis would like to express a special thanks to our
Chaperones Mrs. Nabors, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Maki, Mrs. Wittman, Mrs. Metzger, Mrs.
Deegan, Mrs. Billingsley and Mrs. Byrne
Park Meadows
The Deer Valley Food Services Department is providing a free summer feeding program for children around the community at Park Meadows Elementary located at 20012 N. 35th Ave. in Phoenix. Free breakfast (8 – 9 a.m.) and lunch (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) will be served in the school cafeteria Monday through Friday, June 6 – August 5 (closed July 1 and 4). Parents may eat with their children for ($1 breakfast and $2 lunch) per adult.
 Chick-Fil-A at the Deer Valley location sponsored a fundraiser along with Park Meadows and Barry Goldwater High School to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. CF is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Catherin Odom and Ms. Kidwell with the support of Chick-Fil-A, Barry Goldwater High School, and Park Meadows raised over $600.00 toward Ryleigh's Rescuers Cystic Fibrosis Team to help find a cure. A sincere thank you to Chick-Fil-A for their support.
In an effort to promote new items, QuickTrip Convience Store donated cold-cut sandwiches, as well as sandwich wraps to all Park Meadows faculty and staff members. QT bakes their own hand made bread and scrumptious doughnuts each morning, then delivering to 83 QT locations around the valley.
Park Meadows “Got Their Green On” by celebrating Earth Week with different hands-on activities for each day. Earth-Fest featured an all day event for teachers and students. Activities included water races, trash relays, a solar station, a trip to Mrs. Fox’s Going Green Den, just to name a few. Classroom doors were adorned with a commitment leaf pledge poster. Each classroom pledged ways to become earth friendly. Included in the festivities were daily riddles or trivia activities. Students on the green team read stories to first and second graders and presented each student with a special book.
Culminating the week-long celebration was a “Tree-Mendous” ceremony. Staff and students welcomed three new trees that were planted on the field to help shade and beautify the campus. Park Meadows extends our heartfelt gratitude to PTA as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Dang and Mr. and Mrs. Nguyen who gifted $400.00 each for the purchase of our beautiful trees.
Thank you to our parent volunteers, Park Meadows choir and band that helped to make Earth fest a “Tree-Mendes” success. Green Team sponsors: Diane Fox, Marcia Karl’s, Karen Baumgartner, Julie Pruitt, Shelly Coco and Kathy Cross. Green team students: Catlin Gutierrez, Kawaka Owusu-Brimpong, Ashleigh Hamm, Jasmine Cummings, Vy Nguyen, Nhu Dang, Savannah Spidell, Zane Gaffney, Manny Biblucea, Kylee Kwiatkowski, Brenna Skelton, Darina Azrbo. Go Green!
Sierra Verde
Please vote for Sierra Verde’s video created by 7th grade teachers: Shannon Nuckolls and Niki Hart. The video is live at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KULApDOpNs.
Sierra Verde's social studies department arranged an assembly in which Ron Kapek a veteran who works with the Joe Foss Institute, came to the school to speak to the fifth through eighth students. The Joe Foss Institute was created to work with youth in schools and youth groups across America—with those who will defend our freedoms in the future—encouraging & teaching democracy, patriotism, integrity, and public service. Joe Foss Institute has helped audiences understand—and stand up for—the ideals upon which the United States of America was founded. The assembly was an exciting opportunity for Sierra Verde to encourage patriotism within the school.
On Monday, May 9th Sierra Verde held its annual Sports Awards Ceremony to recognize student athletes. The ceremony awarded students who succeeded both academically and athletically. Proudly there were many students who were NJHS, Student Government, and were on honor roll and principals list. The focus was to celebrate the students first as leaders on and off the court demonstrating their Victory with Honor as learners and athletes.
 Deer Valley Teachers of the Year, Mr. Bill Dugan and Mrs. Melissa Sepuka were honored at a ceremony on Wedneday, May 4th at Mountain Ridge High School. Both teachers impact students and colleagues in a positive manner.
 Sierra Verde would like to congratulate the following students who were inducted into NJHS at an induction ceremony on Thursday, May 4.
7th Grade Students: Daniela Cuevas, Cassidy Hammel, Gabby Villate, Jasmine Kaur, Priti Yadav
6th Grade Students: Mariah Miano, Thomas Shivers, Ethan Price, Sam Walkwitz, Aman Das, Emily Klein, Kristin Hammon, Tess Fergus
Teacher Appreciation week at Sierra Verde was marked with events throughout the week. Teachers were showered with appreciation in the form of flowers, sweet treats, lunches, massages, breakfast, decorations, and cards. Teachers want to thank parents and students and colleagues for making the week so memorable.
Sierra Verde's talent show will be on May 19. There will be two performances during the day. The first performance will be at 9:00 am for fifth through eighth grade students. The second performance will be at 2:00 pm for kindergarten through fourth grade students.
Deer Valley High Schools
Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater senior Shantanu Bala earned the following two awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair with 1,600 student participants from over 65 countries:
- Intel Grand Award in the Computer Science category, 4th place, $500 prize
- Special Awards from IEEE Computer Society, 2nd place, $400 prize
The BGHS Wind Ensemble received a rating of "Superior" at the ABODA State Concert Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts. Also, the BGHS Concert Band received a rating of "Excellent" for their performance. Both groups performed well, and are to be commended for their hard work, etc.... We are also grateful for the support of our Administration and Staff, as always.
Congratulations to the students of the Theatre 3-4 and Advanced, Performance and IB Theatre classes on their theatre showcase. The Theatre 3-4 students performed in 3 student-directed one act plays. The Advanced, Performance and IB students performed in a student-directed full-length production of Shakespeare's Macbeth staged in-the-round. All the students showed tremendous growth and professionalism in their culminating performances of the year.
Because of the generosity and willingness of Barry Goldwater to make a difference throughout the school year, approximately 700 + lives will be saved or enhanced through blood donations. Barry Goldwater thanks everyone for the time and effort contributed to this very important community service.
Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek student Alyssa Angieri has been selected as a 2011 recipient of the Artistic Merit, Leadership, and Academic Achievement Award by the Arizona Dance Education Organization. She scored 846 points out of 900 points possible.
Boulder Creek HS Language Arts teacher Elizabeth Erickson was selected as a Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars.
Boulder Creek HS Economic teacher Pam Barrier was the recipient of the “Teacher of the Year” award by the Arizona Society of Economic Teachers.
Boulder Creek HS PE teacher Joe McDonald has been awarded the “Coach of the Year” award by the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
Nick Davies, a 17 year old junior at Boulder Creek High School and multi talented singer/songwriter will perform again this week at SKYE in Peoria. Besides tackling the normal work load at school and his time in the marching band, Nick is in the band at SKYE, where he plays percussion and keyboards in a number of shows including Abba Fab, The Magic of Manilow and Piano Man, a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John.
The 2011 Mr. BC Charity Event raised $2400 for the World Wildlife Fund. This year’s top awards were:
Mr. Congeniality-Preston Andrews
Peoples Choice- Jordan Woods
Mr. Generosity- Anthony Bedatsky
Mr. Talented/Mr. BC- Mikey Contreras
Deer Valley
The Arizona Interscholastic Press Association recognized three Deer Valley HS student journalists at the spring Journalism Convention held at the ASU Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Students are:
New Reporting – Jacob Arrington
Front Page Design – Emily Stender
Feature Spread Design – Ricky Marman
Mountain Ridge
 Mountain Ridge student Samantha Tomasch’s drawing was selected as one of the winners for the City of Glendale’s Outstanding Fire Hydrant Art Design Contest. Out of the 836 artistic drawing submissions, 59 were selected to be painted on fire hydrants throughout the City of Glendale, representing the 59 square miles that Glendale services and the first city in the Valley to turn fire hydrants into public art. The designs were submitted by students in kindergarten through 12th grade and were reviewed by a group of local artists and city employees.
Mountain Ridge HS welcomes new basketball coach Eli Lopez who starts 2011-12. He was the assistant coach at St. Mary’s High School where he led the boy’s basketball team to multiple region, tournament, and state championships, while maintaining a cumulative team GPA of 3.1.
Mountain Ridge High School Band performed at the Heritage Music Festivals on Saturday, May 14, 2011 and won the following awards:
MRHS Wind Ensemble -Gold rating (Superior) and First place Adjudicator Award for Performance Excellence; Sweepstakes Award for highest scores in concert and jazz; Outstanding Band Group Award for highest score of any instrumental group.
MRHS Jazz Band -Gold rating (Superior) and First place Adjudicator Award for Performance Excellence
MRHS also had three soloists receive Maestro Awards for their solo work in both groups.
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