West Wing School News 11-18-14

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News 11-18-14
Date: November 18th 2014

WEST WING school NEWS!!

SPIRIT DAYS:   The Spirit stick will be handed out to the classroom who shows the most spirit.

Friday, November 21^st:  Camouflage Day

HAT DAY:  Student Council is partnering with another Deer Valley school to raise money to purchase turkeys for families in need this Thanksgiving.   Between now and Wednesday, November 19^th ,  your child can bring in $1 (or more) and wear a hat all day on Wednesday.   Please send the money in to your child’s teacher.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20^TH:   WEST WING’S THANKSGIVING FEAST!!!   Please come and join us for some turkey, gravy and all the wonderful food and friendship this time of year brings.  We will follow the regular lunch schedule. 

The price for adults is $3.25 (correct change or small bills please) and $2.50 for siblings. 

NO SCHOOL:  Monday, November 24^th – Friday, November 28^th for the Thanksgiving break.

Have a GREAT Thanksgiving!!

HOLIDAY HOUSE IS COMING!!    PTSA is putting on the Holiday House the week of December 1^st (after we return from our Thanksgiving break) for holiday shopping!   Your child will be previewing with their class (yes, they may make purchases during the preview time) and then may come back and shop during the week when time allows.  All items are $2 to $5 and they have lots of NEW items to choose from!  Parents are welcome to come any time to shop just be sure to check in first at the front office.  

Hours:

Monday -Thursday  8:30am – 3:45pm

Friday 8:30am – 1:00pm

West Wing Family Suns Night:  West Wing’s basketball teams are selling CHEAP Sun’s tickets to family and friends to try and raise money so they can play their championship game at U.S. Airways!!!  Pick up an order form from the front office or download one from the WW website. All orders are due by December 1^st. 

Game night is Friday, January 23rd as the Phoenix Suns will be taking on the Houston Rockets.    Game time is at 7:00PM.  All ticket holders will be able to enter the arena at 5:00PM, 30 min earlier than the general admission to watch warm-ups courtside and get a group photo with a Suns dancer.

•         The first 5,000 fans receive an orange rally towel.

Upper level tickets are $34.

•         Upper level ticket holders will receive a free Suns cinch bag.

Lower level tickets are $93.

•         Lower level ticket holders will receive a free Suns watch.

Deadline for all ticket orders is Monday, Dec. 1st. This gives time for tickets to be delivered to families before winter break making them a great gift idea for the holidays!  

PARENTS / STUDENTS:  in efforts to minimize classroom interruptions the following will be implemented again this year:  

1.      Forgotten homework, books, library books, progress reports and permission slips will ONLY be put in the teacher’s mailbox to be        picked up at the end of the day.  We will not disrupt the classroom for these items.
2.      Students with LARGE instruments that are not allowed on the bus may be dropped off at the front office.
3.      Parents may help their child carry large projects to the classroom before or after school. 
4.      The following will not be held or accepted at the front office:

-projects – parents can help carry them to the classroom before or after school

-instruments – unless they are too large and were not allowed on the bus.

      5.  During the school day we will only call / email the classroom for the following items:

            -lunches

            -eyeglasses

            -medically required items

            -emergency message

Thank you for helping us protect instructional time and assisting in promoting organizational responsibility for all students.

GRADS PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTMAS PHOTOS:   If you are planning to have holiday photos taken please consider using Grads Photography this holiday season.   Sign up through Grads Photography and West Wing will receive a percentage of the sales. 

TAX CREDIT: 
Dear WW Parents and Guardians,

This short message is to inform you of an easy way for you to help West Wing School today. I am writing you this very important message about the importance of sending your Tax Credit donation to West Wing School. This gift from you contributes invaluable benefits to the West Wing students. Tax credit dollars go directly to extracurricular programs such as tutoring, special band and music programs that we would not be able to afford otherwise, and many more invaluable opportunities for your child.

If you donate your tax dollars to West Wing, it is at no cost to you.   The tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona dollar for dollar as well as reduces your taxable income to the federal government, usually by 1/3 of your donation so it is a win win situation for you and for West Wing School.  Please take a moment and decide to donate your tax dollars to West Wing this year.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. Price-Barry

Here’s HOW you can donate tax credit dollars to West Wing School.   Remember it is $200 for filing single or up to $400 for filing joint.

1.       Pick up a TAX CREDIT FORM from our front office and drop the payment directly to us.
2.      Go to www.dvusd.org to print off a TAX CREDIT FORM and drop it at the front office
3.      Go to dvusd.mytechsupport.com and electronically donate to West Wing School

FROM OUR CAFETERIA: 

School Breakfast - Good for Kids and Good for Parents!

For parents with busy schedules, it can be hard to make sure that kids are eating a healthy breakfast before they go to school in the morning.

Sometimes children aren’t hungry right after waking up, and it’s hard to find food they like to eat that is also healthy. Also, some kids refuse breakfast at home but are hungry when they arrive at school. Fortunately, we have a great breakfast program for all students, and it’s available at school every day.

If morning meals are difficult for your family, let the School Breakfast Program help you out!

Menu:

The Food & Nutrition Department would like to hear from you. Complete the parent survey to tell us what you think about school breakfast and school lunch. Results from this survey will allow Food & Nutrition Department to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Follow this link:      http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ntr1    

or find the survey on the Food & Nutrition Department web site at www.dvusd.org.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Luanne Kelley

West Wing Cafeteria Manager