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DVUSD News - Around Our Schools January 5, 2010
Sent January 6th 2010
Around Our Schools - January 5, 2010 Deer Valley Elementary Schools Esperanza Esperanza School wrapped up the holiday season with two musical performances. The Esperanza Handbells, Chorus, and Band performed their annual winter concert to a standing room only audience. The Handbells performed at the Shops at Norterra as well as the Anthem Outlets with the Chorus this past holiday season. Highland Lakes The Highland Lakes PTA organized the "Fill the Fire Truck Toy Drive" last month. Students and staff donate...
DVUSD News - Deer Valley University
Sent January 5th 2010
Enroll Now in Deer Valley University Great Opportunity to Learn How DVUSD Works! Have you ever wondered how your local school district works? You voted yes in the bond election but you’re not quite sure how the process works. Deer Valley University can answer those questions and take the mystery out of many more starting February 4th. Learn how the Governing Board works … decipher and decode a school budget … crack the code on education acronyms … sample goodies from our food services … the agenda is endless as to w...
DVUSD News - Strategic Plan Survey
Sent January 4th 2010
Dear DVUSD Stakeholder, Deer Valley Unified School District is concluding our work on the final year of a three-year strategic plan and initiating a planning process to develop our next strategic plan for 2010-2013. We are asking parents, staff, and community members their expectations and priorities for the school district, its departments and the schools. We are committed to ensuring that every student succeeds, that every school is effective, and that parents have choice in selecting unique and innovative programs. ...
DVUSD News - Around Our Schools - December 14, 2009
Sent December 15th 2009
Around Our Schools December 14, 2009 Deer Valley Elementary Schools Canyon Springs Canyon Springs fifth grade teacher Elizabeth Daniel was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for instilling a sense of national pride in students. She placed first in the K-5 teacher category at the local VFW Post (Anthem/ Daisy Mtn.) and took second place in state level for K-5 teacher category in the Phoenix area. Daniel was nominated for organizing the Veteran�s Day activities for the last three years which include organizing a...
DVUSD News - DVUSD Stays Open for Tax Credit Contributions
Sent December 15th 2009
DVUSD Stays Open for Tax Credit Contributions Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) will open its doors on Thursday, December 31 to receive last minute tax credit contributions. Contributions will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the District Office located at 20402 North 15th Avenue in Phoenix. Whether your child is in school or not, you can take advantage of the credit. Everybody wins. You gain a tax credit and the school of your choice gains up to $400. If you don�t have a particular school in mind, you...
DVUSD News - Holiday Giving Extends to Schools
Sent December 11th 2009
Holiday Giving Extends to Schools By Dr. Virginia McElyea, Superintendent Deer Valley Unified School District Look around. There�s no doubt it�s the holiday season. From Salvation Army bell ringers to Christmas Angels, it�s the season for generosity. It�s a time when Americans continually reach into their pockets to share with those less fortunate to support worthy causes. And despite tough economic times, they will do it again. Americans are generous, indeed. Last year the Deer Valley School District collected $1,573...
Deer Valley Students Perform Holiday Songs at Norterra Shops
Sent December 9th 2009
Deer Valley Students Perform Holiday Songs at Norterra Shops Students from Stetson Hills, Esperanza, Sierra Verde, Park Meadows, and West Wing Schools and Boulder Creek, Mountain Ridge, and Sandra Day O�Connor High Schools in the Deer Valley Unified School District will be performing on Saturday, December 12th from 5pm-8pm at the Norterra Shops in the center of the shopping mall area. The Norterra Shops are located on the NE corner of I-17 and Happy Valley Road. Below is a list of schools and performance times: F...
DVUSD News - Around Our Schools December 7, 2009
Sent December 7th 2009
Around Our Schools - December 7, 2009 Deer Valley Elementary Schools Arrowhead Arrowhead first graders in Mrs. Flynn�s class are trying to raise $500 in order to buy a dairy cow through the nonprofit organization, Heifer International which will be delivered to an orphanage in Africa to supply milk to children who have lost their parents to AIDS and war. The class is having a drawing and selling $1 tickets until Thursday, December 10th. Several prizes include a nine foot lit Christmas tree, a four foot wooden Santa ...
DVUSD Names Dr. Scott Smith as Research Director
Sent December 3rd 2009
DVUSD Names Dr. Scott Smith as Research Director The Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) has hired Dr. Scott Smith as the new Director of Research and Data Analysis. Dr. Smith has over 20 years of risk management experience including development of risk capabilities, project management, and leading technical teams. Dr. Smith will serve on the district�s management team and provide data analysis, manage research projects, analyze state and federal policy, propose policy positions, and take a leadership role i...
DVUSD News - Around Our Schools November 30, 2009
Sent December 1st 2009
Around Our Schools November 30, 2009 Deer Valley Elementary Schools Anthem Last month, Anthem School held the first quarter awards assembly for Principal's List, Honor Roll and Character Awards. The following students were awarded Character Awards for displaying one of the six pillars of character: 3rd Grade: Bai Hui Spencer; Kaley Vasquez; Senna Taylor; Heath Lothes; Madison Milacek; Alex Nelson; Natalie Reichert; Tak Tanigawa; Colter Bonaroti; Rylee Pedersen; Georgia Vallery; David Drubka; Torye Calleja; Chandler...
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