West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: November 4th 2014

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

BOOSTERTHON pledge money is due!  We have collected 90% of the pledges so far.  We would love to reach our goal of 100%!!  If you have not done so already please send in your pledges as soon as possible.

GRADS PHOTOGRAPHY RETAKES:  Thursday, November 6^th Grads Photography will be at West Wing to take pictures of any students who were absent on picture day.  They will also be taking club and activities photos as well.   Students who are in Choir, Band, Yearbook, Student Council, NJHS or the Video Announcement team will follow a schedule to have their club’s picture taken.  Students should ask their teachers for the specific times.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6^TH:   BIG PARTY at West Wing!!!   PTSA is putting on a FOOD TRUCK Night starting at 5:00pm.   The costs ranges from $7.00 - $12.00 (credit cards accepted).   They’ll have a Grilled Cheese Truck, Pho King (stir fry, spring rolls etc.), Island Loco (Hawaiian) and Frosty Frenzy (cupcakes) on site.  Our band and choir will be performing, Marty the Mustang will make an appearance, Student Council is holding their Big Brother/Big Sister clothing drive and our first Kindergarten Sneak Peek will be going on in the kindergarten classrooms.  Bring your family, neighbors and friends for a night of fun and food!

STUDENT COUNCIL FUND RAISERS:  Student Council is conducting a used clothing drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona. We are asking parents to please bring at least one large bag of donations to West Wing School at the PTSA Family Food Truck Night! November 6 from 5:00-7:30.   If you cannot make it on November 6^th you are more than welcome to start dropping off your clothing bags to the school between now and November 6^th.    The items

most needed are clothes, linens, belts, purses, curtains, pillows, shoes, blankets and hats.

KINDERGARTEN SNEAK PEAK:  November 6^th at 5:00pm   West Wing will begin the registration process for the 2015-16 school year.   This event will be combined with the PTSA “food truck” night and several other school events.  Bring your family, friends and neighbors to meet the teachers!  This will take place in the kindergarten classrooms. 

FALL HARVEST HOEDOWN DANCE:  Friday, November 7^th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm is our first 6^th-8^th grade dance of the year.   Kids will wear flannel shirts, bob for apples and have a doughnut eating contest!!!   Should be a hoot!   The cost to attend is $10.00 and you can purchase tickets at lunch or after school Wednesday and Thursday.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7^TH:    Staff Development – Early Release

Kinder – 8th:              8:45 – 12:05pm

NO SCHOOL:   Monday, November 10^th and Tuesday, November 11^th

THANKSGIVING RECESS – NO SCHOOL:  Monday, November 24^th – Friday, November 28^th   Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

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.mytechsupport.com to print off a TAX CREDIT FORM and drop it at the front office
3. Go to www.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