West Wing School News Message

From: "West Wing School News" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: West Wing School News Message
Date: September 28th 2016

WEST WING SCHOOL NEWS!!

NO SCHOOL:

Friday, September 30^th:  Fall Break

Monday, October 3^rd:  Fall Break

SPIRIT DAY:  ***UPDATE:   Friday, October 7^th SPIRIT DAY is ATHLETIC WEAR! 

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 on Friday, October 14th:

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!

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

Friday, October 7^th

CHEER CLINIC for 7^th & 8^th GRADES ONLY:  A pre-tryout clinic will be held on October 17^th-19^th in our MPR from 3:30pm – 5:15pm.   The cost is $20 and you will learn what it takes to be a WW Spirit Line member.   You will learn the correct motions, jumps and a sample tryout dance and cheer.   All students interested in signing up should visit the front office.   If you have questions please contact Ms. Livingston or Ms. Sercl.  

YEARBOOK:  If your child is in 5^th grade or up and they are interested in joining the Yearbook Club they should stop in and see Mrs. Larson in room 302. 

VOLLEYBALL:  All games start approx. 4:30pm

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

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 

Manager Newsletter Inserts

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 28^th: Taco bites

Thursday, September 29^th: Chicken alfredo pasta

OCTOBER:  Additional lunch choices are:

Tuesday, October 4^th:  Hand tossed pizza

Wednesday, October 5^th:  Turkey & Gravy

Thursday, October 6^th:  Cinnamon Pancakes

Friday, October 7^th:   Krave ceral

Monday, October 10^th:  Asian chicken nuggets

Tuesday, October 11^th:  Hand Tossed Pizza

Wednesday, October 12^th:  Crunchy chicken tacos

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

Week of:

September 26th: Spaghetti

October 4^th:  Spicy chicken sandwich

October 10^th:  Crispy chicken sandwich

October 17^th:  chicken strips

October 24^th:  Corn dog