The PawPrint
October 14, 2012
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Health Screening Volunteers Still Needed!!! 
Health screening will consists of vision / hearing testing for children in 1st through 5th Grade on Wednesday, October 24th. (Pre-K and Kindergarten students have already been screened.)
Screening will begin at 9:00 am and we are estimating that it will conclude around 2:00 pm.
For more information, click here.
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Parent Drop-off/Pick-up Lane
Thank you to the parents that have volunteered to assist the teachers get the kids safely in and out of their cars throughout this school year.
The morning shift is from 8:15-8:45 and the afternoon shift is from 3:10 to 3:30.
Upcoming Class Rotation Schedule:
- Week of 10/22-Hooley
- Week of 10/29-Neifert
- Week of 11/5-V. Roach (11/7 early release with pm shift starting at 12:05 pm)
- Week of 11/12-Kar (no school on 11/12 and early release on 11/14 and 11/15 with pm shift starting at 12:05 pm)
- Week of 11/19-M. Roach (3 day week with no school on 11/22 and 11/23 for Thanksgiving Break)
- Week of 11/26-Ruelas
- Week of 12/3-Solway
- Week of 12/10-James
- Week of 12/17-Moore (12/19 early release with pm shift starting at 12:05 pm)
- Weeks of 12/24-1/6-WINTER BREAK-No Volunteers needed
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Domestic Violence and Depression Community Conference
Tuesday, October 16th
2:30 to 6:00 PM
6535 E. Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
For Families and Adolescents ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: - PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS (ENG/SPAN)
- YOUTH WORKSHOP ON DATING VIOLENCE
- STRESS MANAGEMENT
- COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH ART
FREE food, drinks and child care provided! PRIZES! REGISTER AT: Centro de la Familia, 6535 E. Osborn Rd., Bldg 8, Scottsdale CALL: (480) 312-0012 EMAIL: SPIeventsAZ@gmail.com (Please include Name, Telephone, mailing address, English/Spanish Preference) |
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LAST CHANCE to Buy Your Spirit Wear!!!
 If you haven't yet purchased your spirit wear, make sure your place your order before
Friday, Oct. 26th.
There are plenty of long-sleeve and short-sleeve designs to choose from. Check them all out at the CubShop! |
Oct. 24th is "Neighborhood Night" at Wildflower Bread Company
Wildflower Bread Company
101 & FLW location
Wednesday, October 24
4:30-7:30 PM
A few of the special guest teachers you will see are Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Karr, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Suderman, and Mr. Rantala.
Just remember mention you are with DCES and 15% of the proceeds go back to the DCES PTO.
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A BIG THANK YOU to all who attended McTeacher Night!
We really appreciate the DCES Teachers & Staff who came out to SERVE and SELL with a SMILE!! What fun it was for the kids to see our special DCES STARS delivering their dinner or selling cookies and coupon books! Thank you, Thank you!! And, of course, thank you for all the DCES FAMILIES that supported the event! It was loud and a little crazy, but the kids had a great time and it was all about DCES. Thank you all for another great FAMILY FUNdraiser Event!
PS. Don't forget to use your coupon sheets -- they expire in 45 days. Drop by for your cool treats soon!
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2nd Annual Soap for Hope Drive
 It's time for our 2nd Annual Soap for Hope Drive, October 29th - Nov. 2nd.
We collect soap items-shampoo, body wash, bar soap, laundry soap, etc.-to donate to our Sister School, Tavan Elementary.
Tavan Elementary is a Title 1 school, which means that a large percentage of the children that attend the school are below the poverty level. They are doing a great job academically and just received an A rating, but with the current economy, many of the families have a tough time making ends meet. The administration told us that they could really use soap products to help make sure the children come to school clean and ready to learn!
If you are going on vacation this Fall Break, please bring in any unused trial size soaps from your hotel stay. If you go shopping and see a good sale, grab a few bottles of shampoo, body wash, or laundry soap for Tavan.
Again this year we are thankful to the Henkel Corporation (Dial) for a generous donation of Purex with Zout. That will help get us started!
If everyone brings in 1 item or a bag of donations, this drive will be a huge success!!
After break, we will have a basket at the office to collect your donations . The week of October 29th, we will be collecting at the front gate and car line.
Thank you for your help!!
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Don't Forget to Mark Your Calendars for DCES PTO's Annual Fall Fest!!!
It will be held on Friday, November 2nd, from 4:30-8:30pm at the soccer fields behind the school. Fall Fest is a great event for the entire family! For those families who are new to DCES, it is an outdoor, carnival-style festival. There will be lots of fun booths and a variety of food for everyone to enjoy.
Find out more about our Sponsors, Food Vendors and Raffle Item Donors! |
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Marvelous Math Club!
 What is it? It's a 5-week after-school class for 3rd-5th graders who love math or want to do better at it. You'll learn new, challenging math through fun games and activities.
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Holiday Boutique is Scheduled for November 29th!
The Holiday Boutique has been scheduled for November 29th at McDowell Center (same location as last year) and any interested vendors should contact Dana Neuhausen or Laurie Carroll. |
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SUSD Hosts Common Core State Standards Parent Workshops
Scottsdale Unified School District will host Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Parent workshops on October 25 from 7-8 p.m. in the Library at Desert Canyon Middle School, 10203 E. McDowell Mountain Road, Scottsdale 85255 and in the Lecture Hall at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale 85257. See CCSS Workshops At the CCSS workshops, parents will learn: - What are the CCSS?
- How are CCSS different than the previous content standards?
- What resources are available for parents to learn more about CCSS?
- How will the CCSS impact student learning?
- How will students' learning of the standards be measured on state assessments?
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On November 6th SUSD
voters will be asked to vote on the SUSD 15% M&O Override 
The Governing Board of the District has called a special budget override election to be held on November 6, 2012 to request voter authorization to exceed the Maintenance and Operation Budget by 15% of the revenue control limit to fund existing programs. The increase authorized by this election shall be funded from a levy of taxes on the taxable property within the District. This is a continuation of the existing 5% and 10% budget override authorities, with an expansion of the 5% budget override as authorized by State law.
The funds raised support the needs of student's kindergarten through twelve as follows:
- Maintain All-Day Kindergarten.
- Lower student teacher ratios.
- Provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the arts, world languages, and participate in Athletic and Co-curricular Activities.
- Allow Students to deepen their knowledge of academics by using technology as a learning tool.
- Elective course opportunities that are interest based and aligned with 21st Century Standards.
- Middle School structure that supports team building, mentoring, connection with adult advocates, study and organizational skills, and goal setting.
- Provide for Staff Professional Learning.
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10203 E McDowellMountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700
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Dates to Remember
10/24
Family FUN Night at Wildflower!
Fall Festival11/7EARLY RELEASE 11/12NO SCHOOL 11/14EARLY RELEASE 11/15EARLY RELEASE 11/22-23NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break 11/29/2012Holiday Boutique 12/19EARLY RELEASE 12/24-1/6/2013NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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Backpack Flyers
Interested in joining Girls Scouts, Flag Football, a club, etc? Wonder what special events are going on this month? Please check out the available flyers on the classes, arts, sports, clubs and special events going on within our community using the links below. |
PawPrint Submissions
DCES PTO is proud to present this weekly parent-sponsored, volunteer-powered newsletter to our community. Please click here for more detailed information on how to post your submissions to the DCES PTO website, PawPrint or eblasts. |
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