West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: April 12th 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

WE NEED YOUR COSTUMES!:  Our music department is putting on two productions:  1)   I Need a Vacation and 2) Once Upon A Dream.   Mrs. Bentley is looking to borrow various items for these productions.  Your items will be returned if you.   She will need the following: 

I Need a Vacation:  Costumes and/or props with a beach theme, Disney theme, camping, and fishing themed items.

Once Upon A Dream (is based on Cinderella):   Costumes needed are peasant dresses, aprons, ball gowns, dress clothes for boys, mouse costumes, brooms, mops, buckets, sewing basket, pot, wooden spoon, wand, food tray, and 2 royal looking chairs. 

Let me know if you have anything and I'll make arrangements to come take a look or you can send me pictures.  I appreciate your help! 

PARENTS:   We are getting close to the end of the school year.   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. 

PARENTS:   Don’t forget about our lost and founds!  We have 3 of them around campus.  They contain house keys, eyeglasses, a nice Dolce & Gabbana make up bag with very nice makeup in it and, of course, the regular items like lunch boxes, jackets, hats and water bottles.  Please take time to stop in and look through the boxes if you are missing any of these items. 

CPR CLASS:   West Wing’s dad, Greg Serrano, who is also a firefighter will be instructing a CPR class on Wednesday, April 13^th at 4:00pm.    The cost is $20 per person. 

If you are interested please call Nurse Michelle at 623-376-5010 or email michelle.vogelsang@dvusd.org to sign up.

PTSA ELECTIONS:   Wednesday, April 13^th at 7:00pm in our MPR room our PTSA will be electing new board members.   If you are interested in running for a position please contact our PTSA at Executiveboard@westwingschool.com

CHEERLEADING:  Kindergarten through 6th grades can learn proper motions, technique, jumps, cheer and dance for only $30 ($20 for each additional sibling)!   The clinic will be taught by our very own West Wing cheerleaders!   Registration ends April 15th.  Pick up a packet in our front office.    Clinic runs April 18th – 21st in the MPR room and under the Ramada.  

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:  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 CONCERTS:   Please join us for two nights of music!   Our amazing choir will perform at Copper Hills Church at West Wing Park.

3^rd – 5^th grades:  Tuesday, April 19^th at 6:30pm

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

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:

3^rd Grade:  March 30^th, April 4^th, April 8^th, April 13^th

4^th Grade:  March 29th, April 5^th, April 14^th, April 18^th

5^th Grade:  April 6^th, April 14^th

6^th Grade:  April 7^th, April 15^th

7^th Grade:  March 31^st, April 11^th, April 19^th

8^th Grade:  April 1^st, April 12^th,  April 20^th

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! 

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

 West Wing School is now offering a Fundraising Program provided by Nature's Garden Delivered a local Organic produce delivery company.

We’ve started an exciting new fundraising program with Nature’s Garden Delivered to bring you the finest organically grown fruits and vegetables delivered right to your home! NGD brings the Farmers Market to your door and valuable funds to your school!

NGD offers four different box sizes - Tiny ($29.95), Small ($36.95), Medium ($46.95), or Large ($56.95). Sizes are based on number of servings per box: Tiny (15-20 servings), Small (25-30 servings), Medium (35-40 servings) and Large (45-50 servings). One serving equals approximately one cup. Four different box types are available: Fruit, Veggie, Mixed (fruit and Veggies) and Office (Grab and Go Fruits). Boxes are pre-designed based on season however you have the ability to exchange any item to ensure you get what you want. You may choose between weekly, every other week or one time delivery service.

Every Friday at 12 Noon Nature’s Garden Delivered releases their menu/offerings for the upcoming week. Customers can place orders up until 24 hours before their delivery day. Home delivery days are determined by zip code. You can learn more about the organization by visiting their website: https://az.naturesgardendelivered.com

Remember that in addition to produce NGD also offers other select Local goods such as Honey, Oils, Artisan Breads, Eggs, Grass Fed Beef, Goats milk soap, and more! Add any other these items to your order for no additional delivery charge.

To join the Fundraising program, go to https://az.naturesgardendelivered.com and click the order tab. Enter your zip code to see if we deliver to your area. Next enter your email and password then on the following page select “School Fundraising” from the Profile Type dropdown. Then choose the appropriate School Fundraising group: WESTWING HOME (For Home Delivery).

*Home deliveries occur between Midnight to 7am the day of your delivery.

Give it a try! No upfront or cancellation fees. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed.

5% of sales back to your school!

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.

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

Wednesday, April 13^th: Cinnamon Pancakes & sausage

Thursday, April 14^th:  Teriyaki chicken

Friday, April 15^th:  All beef hot dog

Monday, April 18^th:  Orange chicken

Tuesday, April 19^th:  Hand tossed Pizza

Wednesday, April 20^th:  Beef Soft Tacos

Thursday, April 21^st:  Mini cheese ravioli

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

April 14^th:  Hot Dogs

April 21^st:  Cheese burger

April 28^th: BBQ rib sandwich