West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: September 22nd 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

PTSA’s BINGO NIGHT:  THIS Friday, September 23^rd from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in our MPR room.   Come and join us for fun, games and refreshments at our 2^nd Annual Bingo Night.   If you have any beach items to loan (palm trees, coconuts, grass items etc) please contact our PTSA.   They are also looking for volunteers!  Visit the PTSA webpage for more information. 

SDOCHS SPIRIT LINE CLINIC:  Come and cheer and dance with the Sandra Day O’Conner Spiritline on October 8^th from 9:00am – 12:00pm in their cafeteria.    Deadline to Register is September 26^th.  The cost is $40 (non-refundable) and includes t-shirt, pom-poms, hair bow and lunch (pizza / drink) for pre-registered participants only.   All participants will be part of the Performance on October 14^th at 6:15pm.   Pick up a registration form from our front office or visit the SDOHS website. 

BOOSTERTHON KICK-OFF!:  Our annual Boosterthon fund raiser will kick off on October 4^th!  We will have pep-assemblies throughout the day for all grade levels and the Fun Run will take place on October 14^th! 

Fun Run:

9:00 – 9:45am  Kinder – 1^st grade 

10:10 – 11:00am  2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th grades

1:00 – 2:00pm  5^th & 6^th grades

2:45 – 3:30pm  7^th & 8^th grades

A BIG THANK YOU:  To all our Boosterthon business sponsors!  You donated a record amount this year!!  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!  

NO SCHOOL:

Friday, September 30^th:  Fall Break

Monday, October 3^rd:  Fall Break

EARLY RELEASE:  Staff Development.   All grades released at 12:05pm

Friday, October 7^th

PICTURE DAY:    All students  Thursday, September 22^nd  Grades Photography will be here to take our fall pictures.   Please turn in order forms prior to picture day.

Volleyball team pictures will be taken after school on Wednesday, September 21^st.   Please wear your uniforms.  

VOLLEYBALL:  All games start approx. 4:30pm

Wednesday, September 21^st:  Pictures after school in the MPR

Thursday, September 22^nd:  Stetson Hills @ WW

Monday, September 26^th:  WW @ Hillcrest

Tuesday, September 27^th:  Deer Valley Middle @ WW

Thursday, September 29^th: WW @ Sierra Verde

Thursday, October 6^th:  Play off begins

Monday, October 10^th:  Quarter finals

Tuesday, October 11^th:  Semi-finals

Monday, October 17^th:  Division II Championships

Tuesday, October 18^th:  Dvision I Championships

PTSA’S BOOSTERTHON:  Our big fund raiser starts Tuesday, October 4^th!   Stay tuned for more information!!

HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLY:   Thursday, October 20^th

9:00am  1^st & 2^nd grades

9:20:  3^rd & 4^th grades

10:00:  5^th & 6^th grades

2:30:  7^th & 8^th grades 

FALL BOOK FAIR:   Our fall book fair is scheduled for Monday, October 24^th through Friday, October 28^th.   If you are interested in helping with the book fair please sign up at :  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4eabaf29a0fc1-2016       Thank you!

VOLUNTEER TRAINING:  If you are interested in helping out on campus or attending a field trip you will need to complete a volunteer training session.  Our next session is Wednesday, October 26^th at 4:00pm in our Science lab. 

Please consider helping with:

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 you fill the need 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

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. 

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!

Elementary Lunch - $2.60

Adults - $3.50 (includes drink)

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

SEPTEMBER:   Additional lunch choices are:  Spicy Chicken Salad or French Bread Pizza

Wednesday, September 21^st: Shredded Beef Monster Taco

Thursday, September 22^nd:  Teriyaki chicken

Friday, September 23^rd:  All Beef Hot Dog

Monday, September 26^th:  Chicken bites

Tuesday, September 27^th: Hand tossed pizza

Wednesday, September 28^th: Taco bites

Thursday, September 29^th: Chicken alfredo pasta

7^th & 8^th grade extra lunch choices ALL week now!:

Week of:

September 19^th:  Spicy Chicken Sandwich

September 26th: Spaghetti