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Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: April 19th 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

WE NEED YOUR COSTUMES!: Our music department is putting on a production: “Once Upon A Dream”. Mrs. Bentley is still in need of a couple more items for the show:

Aprons, boys dress coats and 2 royal looking chairs Please contact her at ida.bentley@dvusd.org to arrange pick up or delivery. Thank you!

SPECIFIC BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED: The kindergarten through 8th grade teachers are currently learning a new writing curriculum called Lucy Calkins. This curriculum includes using several books to help students improve their writing skills. These books are used as examples to demonstrate a teaching point. We are in need of books to help support our writing instruction and are asking for your help in doing this. We are asking for your donation to help purchase these books, which will be kept in a special "teacher's only" section of our library and used during writing instruction by ALL teachers in the school. Please consider purchasing some of the titles shown OR donating a dollar amount for us to use. Both options will have your family's name on the donation sticker inside the book(s)! Attached is the Google Doc link to view what is needed. While in the Google Doc you have the capability to modify the information as it is filled to ensure the list is kept current. Please contact shari.mills-zumstein@dvusd.org if you need help or have questions about the list or how to work in Google Docs. Google Doc Book List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qh74piaXLp2Qn66S8GFGaaZUzDyR5F1I6m3wA21I-2w/edit?usp=sharing

AZ MERIT TESTING: Testing has begun and continues through Wednesday, April 20^th. While testing is underway we will not be able to allow volunteers on campus nor will we be able to have parent visits. Please refrain from scheduling doctor or dentist appointments on their testing days. It is important that all students arrive at school on time and are not taken early from school. To help with scheduling the following are the testing dates for your child’s grade level:

8^th Grade: April 20^th

ALL MAKE-UP’S will take place on Thursday, April 21st.

NURSE OF THE YEAR: The Deer Valley Education Foundation is looking for nominations for our 2015-2016 School Nurse of the Year sponsored by HonorHealth.

Please nominate those special school nurses who have positive interactions with students, educate students and parents, have knowledge of community resources, knowledge of children’s health issues and who provide a positive image of the nursing profession.

We want to celebrate and spotlight those exceptionally skilled and dedicated nurses who have gained the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers. The candidate must have completed 3 years as a school nurse in the Deer Valley Unified School District.

West Wing’s school nurse is Michelle Volgelsang. The form is posted on the DVEF web site at www.dvef.org

LAST BOX TOP COLLECTION: Wednesday, April 20^th will be out last box top collection for this school year!!

NO SCHOOL: Friday, April 22^nd and Monday, April 25^th. Enjoy your long weekend!

CHOIR CONCERT / PLAY PRODUCTION: Please join us for a night of music and acting! Our amazing music department will be performing ONCE UPON A DREAM at Copper Hills Church at West Wing Park.

6^th – 8^th grades: Wednesday, April 27^th at 6:30pm

7^TH & 8^TH GRADE PANORAMIC PHOTO: Friday, April 29^th at 9:00am our middle school students will have their grade level panoramic photo taken on the mountain!

MAY 2^ND – 6^TH: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: We know how dedicated our teachers are but sometimes we forget to show or tell them how much we appreciate their efforts. Let’s acknowledge our teacher’s this week in various ways. A note or card, a gift certificate, bringing them their favorite drink or lunch perhaps? If you are unsure what they like our front office has a book which contains each teacher’s favorite color, drink, food etc.

7^th & 8^th GRADE FIELD DAY: Friday, May 6^th. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring lots of water.

EARLY RELEASE: Friday, May 6^th all grades will be release at 12:05pm

ART SHOW / BAND & CHOIR CONCERT: Wednesday, May 11^th West Wing will be hopping!!!

West Wing will host its first school wide ART SHOW!! It will coincide with our choir and band performances as well.

5:00 pm Art Show

5:00 pm Choir Concert

7:00 pm Band Concert

PTSA GENERAL MEETING: Friday, May 13^th at 9:00am at the Community Center

KINDERGARTEN PERFORMANCE: Friday, May 20^th at 9:30 am in the MPR.

FINAL HONOR’S ASSEMBLY: Tuesday, May 24^th in the MPR.

9:00 am 1^st & 2^nd grade

9:20 am 3^rd & 4^th grade

10:00 am 5^th & 6^th grade

2:30 pm 7^th & 8^th grade

8^th GRADE ONLY EARLY RELEASE: Wednesday, May 25^th all 8^th graders will be release at 12:05pm

8^th GRADE PROMOTION: Wednesday, May 25^th at 6:30pm in the MPR.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Thursday, May 26^th all students will be release at 12:05pm

PARENTS: It is important your child’s lunch accounts and library accounts are current and remain current for the balance of the school year. 8^th grade students will not walk with their classmates at graduation if they do not have their accounts clear. You can contact the cafeteria at Luanne.kelley@dvusd.org and our library at shari.mills-zumstein@dvusd.org if you have any questions about your child’s account.

**If your child feels they have turned in their library book but continues to receive overdue notices please have them see Mrs. Zumstein and she will double check the library shelves.

COMING IN FROM OUR CAFETERIA

Manager Newsletter Inserts

The Wellness Policy Committee wants to hear from you!

Follow this link to review and comment on Deer Valley’s Draft Wellness Policy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVUSDWP. You can also access the link on the Food & Nutrition website by going to www.dvusd.org and clicking the chef hat in the upper right hand corner.

This policy was developed using a model policy from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and was modified by the DVUSD Wellness Policy Committee. Now we want input from YOU to make the policy the best it can be!

Comment period ends Friday April 8, 2016.

Elementary Lunch - $2.60

Adults - $3.50 (includes drink)

We are open for breakfast at 8:15-8:45 a.m.

April Menu: Alternative lunches: Sunbutter & Jelly sandwich or Italian Salad

Wednesday, April 20^th: Beef Soft Tacos

Thursday, April 21^st: Mini cheese ravioli

Tuesday, April 26^th: Hand Tossed Pizza

Wednesday, April 27^th: Taco bites

Thursday, April 28^th: Macaroni & Cheese

Friday, April 29^th: Warm Italian Sandwich on a pretzel bun

7^th & 8^th GRADES EXTRA LUNCH CHOICES: On Thursdays our middle school students have an additional choice. They are: