The PawPrint
November 04, 2012
THANK YOU to all who attended DCES Fall Fest on November 2nd!fall festival
 

We really appreciate the DCES Families, Teachers & Staff who came out to celebrate FALL FEST on Friday, November 2nd!!  Thank you, Thank you!! 

 

A special thank you for all the vendor sponsors that supported the event!  The event was a HUGE success with record attendance. 

 

It was loud and a little crazy, but the kids had a great time!!  Check out some of the fun times from the event!

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Book Fair THIS week!
Bookfair Allstar  

Our Book Fair connects students to the book they want to read and enjoy.  To help your child find the best books, he or she will preview the Book Fair during class time on Monday or Tuesday.  Your child will have an opportunity to purchase books when they return with their class on Wednesday or Thursday. 

 

Family Book Fair events to remember:

  • Wednesday, November 7 Family Night - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Friday, November 9 Doughnuts with Dads - 7:30am to 9:00am 
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 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
Mark Your Calendar!
Family FUN Night at Lush Burger
November 14
 

Soap for Hope Sister Drive     

soapy bath 

Thanks Desert Canyon!

 

Once again we have collected lots of soap products to bring to our sister school, Tavan Elementary!

 

If you would still like to contribute, it's not too late!  We won't get down to Tavan for about another week, so you can still send in bars of soap, shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent or cash donations all week.  There will be a basket in the front office.

 

Many thanks to Henkel (Dial) for donating 1000 single use Purex with Zout samples!  It is great to have community support!

 

Volunteers Needed
  
   
The Holiday Boutique 
November 29th
McDowell Center
10am to 5pm
 
We are looking for volunteers to help at the event to sell raffle tickets and refreshments.  Please contact Laurie Carroll or Dana Neuhausen if you are able to help.  
Vote YES on Tuesday!!Vote 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.

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.
To learn more visit http://yestochildren.org/ 
  
    
 
Thank you to all volunteers who were able to help out with this years Health Screening.
 
On October 24th, vision and hearing testing was conducted on campus for children in 1st Grade through 5th (Pre-K and Kindergarten were completed prior to Oct 24th). DCES relies on help from parent volunteers to make sure that 100% of students receive vison and hearing screening each year.
 
A HUGE thank you for all of the volunteers who helped to make this years Health Screening a success.
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Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700

 

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