West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: May 17th 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

CAFETERIA:   If you are seeing a stamp on your child’s hand this means their lunch account is at a negative balance.   Older students are told about their account balances.   Please send in payment.   Lunch accounts must be kept current through the end of the school year.   8^th graders will not walk with their class if their cafeteria accounts are not clear.

DONATION FOR KINDERGARTEN:  Kindergarten is looking for small pop-up soccer goals and a small (short) basketball hoop.   If you are able to donate please drop it off at the front office or take it directly to one of the kindergarten teachers. 

8^th GRADERS / SDOCHS FOOTBALL:   Thursday, May 19^th O’Conner H.S. football coaches will be at West Wing during the 8^th grade lunch (12:40pm) hour having an informational meeting for their summer program.  If your child is interested in trying out for football next year you’ll want them to attend this meeting in our MPR room.  

KINDERGARTEN PERFORMANCE:   Friday, May 20^th at 10:00 am in the MPR.

FAMILY NIGHT IN THE MPR:  Before and After-care will be hosting a Family Night on Friday, May 20th in the MPR from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Come and enjoy small snacks and fun activities.

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

10:00am   5^th & 6^th grade

2:30 pm    7^th & 8^th grade

8^th GRADE PROMOTION PACKETS:  All 8^th graders were sent home with packets which explain the promotion procedure and other various needs.   The front office has some extra packets if you do not have one.   **Promotion is NOT being held at West Wing this year.    It is at SDOHS at 6:30pm in the main gym.  

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 at Sandra Day O’Conner High School’s main gym.

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

SUPPLY KITS FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR:   PTSA is pleased to announce they will be offering the convenient services of Schoolkidz Inc. and their teacher tailored back to school supply kits for next year.   Supply kit orders are only online at www.shopttkits.com – Account#95735 and will be accepted until June 3, 2016.   Your kit will be available in the classroom on the first day of school.  

PTSA WEBMASTER NEEDED:  Are you computer savvy?  PTSA is looking for someone to help with the PTSA website.   Contact them at executiveboard@westwingptsa.com if you are interested.  Training will be provided.   

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COMPETITON 2016-17:  If you have a 5^th or 6^th grade student in the 2016-17 school year who is interested in joining the Battle of Books competition they can get a jump start by reading the stories that will be in the battle.   Registration will begin the first or second week of the new school year.   The books are:

Battle One:  October 2016

ESPERANZA RISING by Pam Munoz Ryan

EARTHQUAKE TERROR by Peg Kehret

DANGER IN THE DESERT by Terri Fields

ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY by Chris Grabenstein

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 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.  You can find low priced copies on AMAZON!  Your family's name will be 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

COMING IN FROM OUR CAFETERIA 

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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.

May Menu:  Alternative lunches:  Grilled cheese sandwich or spicy chicken salad

Wednesday, May 18^th:  Cheese Pizza calzone

Thursday, May 19^th :  Chicken Soft Tacos

Friday, May 20 - 26^th:  Manager’s choice

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

May 19^th:  Teriyaki beef bites