The PawPrint
October 28, 2012
It's DCES Spirit Week!

 



Oct 29 - Nov 2

Monday - Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Black and Orange Day
Thursday - Sports Day
Friday - DCES Spirit Wear
Fall Festival is Almost Here!fall festival
 

DCES Annual Fall Festival
This Friday November 2nd from 4:30 - 8:30pm
on the south soccer field behind the school. 

 

Tickets will be on sale this week before and after school in the north parking lot and the Parent Pick-up/Drop-off lane (please bring exact cash or a check for the car lane). 

 

The entire school staff, families and friends are invited to participate! There are carnival games, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, hockey shot, radar fast pitch, face painting, prizes, raffles, a DJ and food/treats.


ALL families pre-purchasing tickets will have their child entered into an extra special drawing! One child from each grade will WIN!

  • A 5th Grade winner will get to paint Mr. Rantala's hair in the Crazy Hair Booth at 7:30pm
  • Pre-K - 4th Grade - One lucky winner from each grade will get to have a silly 
    string battle with Mrs. Murphy at 7:00pm in front of the DJ Booth.
      

Please click here for more information on the festival.

Parent Drop-off/Pick-up Lane
girl in car
 
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 10/29-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

This week is SOAP for HOPE!!

 

soapy bath 

Please bring in soap items this week.  We will be collecting laundry soap, shampoo, body wash, etc. at the front gate and in the car line coming in to school.  We also have a basket at the office!

 

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! 

 

Thank you for your generosity!!

Save the Date!!!


   
The Holiday Boutique 
November 29th at McDowell Center
(same location as last year)

Any interested vendors should contact Dana Neuhausen or Laurie Carroll.    
   
Thanks to Mrs. Ruelas, Mrs. Karr, Mrs. Basalla, Mrs. Moty, Ms. Solway, Mrs. Suderman, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Moore, Ms Murphy, Mrs. Victor, Mrs. Hooley, and Mr. Rantala for making the Family Fun Night last Thursday at Wildflower so special!!
SUSD 15% M&O OverrideVote Yes
  
As you know, the November election is going to be a critical time for the future of our state and nation. While the statewide and national elections have received much of the media attention, one of the most important races is happening right here, in our own backyard.

Over the last 5 years, the State Legislature has been forced to cut $2.5 billion from our schools. Our very own Scottsdale Unified School District has been forced to absorb over $20 million of those cuts. While our schools have done well to handle the budget cuts, the long-term impact on our schools will be devastating.

Early voting for the November election begins next week! When you receive your ballot, you can support our schools by voting YES on the SUSD Override. Your YES vote will continue the existing override and help:
  • Reduce class sizes
  • Save 179 teacher positions
  • Preserve all day kindergarten
  • Provide access to extra curricular activities and programs
  • Enhance technology and improve classroom tools
  • Continue our robust music and arts programs
    • 
Unlike the statewide initiative, the SUSD Override will provide monies directly to our classrooms, where it impacts our students and their education the most.

Scottsdale Schools have been responsible stewards of your tax dollars. As the economy goes, so go our schools. The relationship is symbiotic in that a strong economy supports great schools. We cannot build a strong economy without successful schools. Job creation and businesses depend on a highly educated workforce, and without the continuation of the override, our schools will suffer.

 

SUSD has the lowest tax rate in Maricopa County, but produces some of the highest performing schools and nationally recognized students. There is no denying that great schools provide a tangible return on our investment. Residents want to live near the best schools, making property and homes in the area worth more. Businesses need an educated workforce, and as a result, locate in areas that produce the best-prepared students. By supporting our schools and voting YES on the SUSD override, you will encourage business growth and strengthen our local community.


Help strengthen our businesses, neighborhoods, schools and home values -  vote YES on the SUSD Override when you return your early ballot or visit the polls on November 6th!
  
To learn more visit http://yestochildren.org/ 
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10203 E McDowell
Mountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700

 

In This Issue
Spirit Week
Fall Festival
Parent Drop-off/Pick-up Lane
Soap for Hope Drive
Holiday Boutique
Thank you
Vote for M&O Override
 
 
Dates to Remember
  
Fall Festival

11/7
EARLY RELEASE

11/12
NO SCHOOL

11/14
EARLY RELEASE & Family FUN Night at Lush burger

11/15
EARLY RELEASE

11/22-23
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

11/29
Holiday Boutique

12/19
EARLY RELEASE

12/24-1/6
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

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.
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