West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: October 27th 2015

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

FALL BOOK FAIR:   A BIG THANK YOU to everyone for visiting our book fair and making it a great success!   We appreciate your generosity!   Thank you ALBERTSON’S for your generous donation of cookies for our special event night.   We love you!

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS:   Our first competition is scheduled for Monday, November 2^nd at 2:30pm in the library.   Please make sure your child has back up plans just in case the competition runs past 3:30pm.  This competition is a first for your kids as well as Mrs. Zumstein so we’re not sure what to expect.   Better to be prepared with an alternate pick up source if your child relies on the bus to get home.   Any questions please contact Shari Zumstein at shari.mills-zumstein@dvusd or 623-376-5013

PICTURE RETAKES & CLUB PHOTOS:  Thursday, November 5^th Grad’s Photography will be here to take club and activity photos as well as any re-takes that are needed.  Remember to wear your special club shirts if applicable!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6^TH:  Early Release Day – Staff Development

All grades dismissed at 12:05pm

NO SCHOOL:  Wednesday, November 11^th in observance of Veteran’s Day

SDOHS FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT:   Monday, November 16^th starting at 5:30pm SDOHS will have a Future Freshman Night for our 8^th graders.  Please check Sandra Day O’Conner’s website for details. 

THANKSGIVING BREAK:  No School Monday, November 23^rd – Friday, November 27^th.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

TEAM PHOTOS:  Basketball and Spirit Line photos will be taken on Tuesday, November 10^th at 3:45pm in the MPR.  Make sure you have your uniforms with you.

PTSA GENERAL MEETING:  Friday, November 20^th at 9:00am at the Community Center our PTSA will have their monthly meeting.  Come and see what our fabulous PTSA has planned for our school!

COMING IN FROM OUR PTSA: 

Follow West Wing PTSA on Facebook and our new Instagram page @westwingptsa to get up-to-date information on what is happening around school.

LINK YOUR LOYALTY CARDS:

Did you know you could help West Wing just by shopping at your favorite stores?  Link your grocery cards to our school, and a portion of your shopping dollars spent will help support West Wing.  Please encourage your friends and family to sign up also!   Every little bit makes a big difference in helping us achieve our goals.

Link your Fry’s VIP Card to West Wing PTSA and our school will earn a percentage of your shopping dollars as of September 1^st. Enroll today at www.FrysCommunityRewards.com. Our organization number is 80148. You must reenroll every year.                 

Scan your Albertson’s Bar Code every time you shop and West Wing will earn 1% of all purchases up to $50,000 and then 5% for everything above that per quarter.

We will receive a percentage of the amount of each purchase made using a Target Visa Card through the Take Charge of Education® program. It's easy. Just visit target.com/tcoe, or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. If you prefer not to use a credit card consider setting up a Target Check Card.  It is just like using your regular debit card. It links to your checking account but earns Target rewards and benefits West Wing!

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. You can use your existing Amazon.com with AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same. http://smile.amazon.com/ch/90-0242348

COMING IN FROM OUR CAFETERIA 

Enter our “Eat the Rainbow” Art Contest for a Chance to Win a New Bike!

Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, or a rainbow of color, is a good way to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs from the fruit and vegetable food groups.  The Deer Valley Food & Nutrition Department will be hosting an art contest where students will be able to creatively show us what it means to “eat the rainbow” for a chance to win a new bike.  

Artwork showing what it means to “Eat the Rainbow” can be submitted in the form of pictures, paintings, sculptures, drawings….the more colorful and creative the better!

            Who can win?  A winner will be chosen from each school at the K-8 levels.
            What needs to be submitted with the artwork? Student name, school name, and lunch
                                                                                                    pin must be given to the café manager.
            When is the deadline for submissions?  Friday, November 13^th

àWinners will be announced December 7th-11th at each school.ß

****There will be a price increase for lunches in the 2015-16 school year.    Breakfast prices remain the same.

Elementary Lunch - $2.60

Adults - $3.50 (includes drink)

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

October Menu:  Alternative lunches: Beef & bean chili with cornbread or Sunbutter Power Pack

November Menu:  Alternative lunches:  2 cheese quesadillas with salsa or crispy chicken salad

Wednesday, October 28^th:  Cinnamon Pancakes & sausage

Thursday, October 29^th:  Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Friday, October 30^th:  Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Monday, November 2^nd:  Popcorn Chicken

Tuesday, November 3^rd:  Hand Tossed Pizza

Wednesday, November 4^th: Beef Teriyaki Dippers

Thursday, November 5^th: Chicken Parmesan

Friday, November 6^th: Bean & cheese burrito

SPECIAL LUNCH OPTIONS FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADES ONLY:    Our cafeteria offers a 4th lunch choice every Thursday to our 7th and 8th grades only.   Here are this month’s options:  

10/29/2015:    Chicken Patty Sandwich

11/05/2015:    Pizza Sliders

11/12/2015:  Spicy Chicken Sandwich

The DVUSD Food & Nutrition Department wants to hear from you!

The Food & Nutrition Department has created a quick survey to gather information about your child’s experience in the cafeteria. Your honesty and feedback will help them identify strength’s and potential opportunities for improvement so they can provide the best cafeteria experience possible.

You can access the survey by clicking the link below or copying the link and pasting it into your web browser. You can also access the link via Food & Nutrition Department website (from www.DVUSD.org click the white chef hat in the top right and look for “Parent Survey” on the left side of the page).

Parent Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/fnd1516

Please note, results are gathered and reviewed periodically throughout the school year. If you have a concern that requires immediate attention please contact the Food & Nutrition Department directly at 623-445-5165 or via email at Sarah.Martinelli@dvusd.org.