The PawPrint
March 10, 2013 |
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PTOs UNITE !!
PTO's from throughout the Scottsdale Unified School District are joining together in an effort to unite all SUSD parents in taking a stand against proposed educational budget cuts.
There are alternative budget reduction ideas, which will not affect the classrooms that have been presented it to the SUSD budget committee. The school board is willing to listen and they have agreed to meet with the budget committee on March 20th. There are opportunities to make your voice heard.
Information is knowledge - SUSD Budget Committee Meeting Minutes and Presentations can be found by clicking here.
How can we stay informed and make our voices heard?
- Petition - An online petition will be created to show a united front to the SUSD Budget Committee. This petition will not be one to suggest a new budget....there is not enough time for that. The purpose of this petition is to let the Governing Board know that SUSD parents are in agreement that we do not want budget cuts to impact the classroom, we are asking the Governing Board to find areas outside the classroom to cut.
- Email Campaigns - Contact the Governing Board to share your thoughts on the SUSD Budget Cuts impacting DCES. The Governing Board is our avenue to having our voices heard about the looming budget cuts for DCES next year. To contact all Governing Board Members at once, use this email: govboard@susd.org and cc: SUSD Superintendent Dr. Peterson at djpeterson@susd.org on your communication.
- Social Networking - A Facebook Page is in the process of being created to keep parents informed of items relating to SUSD Budget meetings, community involvement, ideas and a forum for sharing ideas. As soon as this page has been created it will be communication to DCES Parents via the DCES PTO Facebook Page and the PawPrint.
- DCES PTO General Meeting - March 26th at 9:00am. Mr. Rantala will provide an update of SUSD Budget Updates following the next Governing Board meeting which will be held on March 19th.
- DCES PTO PawPrint and Facebook Page - The DCES PTO will continue to provide parents with updates via the PawPrint and the Facebook Page.
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Important 2013-14 Budget Update Information
Please click HERE to read about the SUSD Governing Board Meeting - FY 14 Outlook |
 All Parents of SUSD students are coming together to insist on efficient spending of available funds. We will no longer tolerate cuts to our classrooms, schools or teachers in the Scottsdale Unified School District. We ask the Governing Board to work with the budget committee and find an alternative to the proposed cuts.
Please take a moment to sign our petition.
Visit and Like the Facebook site to stay up to date with the researched data, statistics and other alternatives to the current proposed budget cuts. |
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Join the Marvelous Math Club for Spring!
Come join the fun at
Mrs. Knudsen's after school Math Club!
When: Thursdays, March 28th, April 4th, 11th, 18th, and May 9th
Time: 3:15-4:15
Where: We now meet at the Arabian Library (I walk the kids over there, you pick them up at the library)
Who: Any 3rd-5th grader who wants to learn some new and challenging math!
Cost: $60
How do I join?! Send the completed form (click here)and a check for $60 to Diane Knudsen.
Space is limited to 20 students. Questions? Contact Mrs. Knudsen at 480-620-5206. |
Camp Invention
coming to DCES
Inspire CREATIVITY and
INVENTIVE thinking
during a weeklong
summer adventure of FUN and
EXCITING real world challenges
led by qualified educators!
Geo-Quest is coming to:
Desert Canyon Elementary
10203 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, June 17 - 21, 2013
9:00AM to 3:30PM
Program Code: C-AZ43-12873-13
and other schools...click here to learn more. |
Parent Drop-off/Pick-up Lane
The morning shift is from 8:25-8:45 and the afternoon shift is from 3:10 to 3:30.
Upcoming Class Rotation Schedule:
- Week of 3/11-3/15-SPRING BREAK (No Volunteers Needed)
- Week of 3/18-3/22-Lupardo
- Week of 3/25-3/29-Robinson (No school 3/29-No Volunteers needed)
- Week of 4/1-4/5-Harris
- Week of 4/8-4/12-Hooley
- Week of 4/15-4/19-Neifert
- Week of 4/22-4/26-V. Roach
- Week of 4/29-5/3-Kar
- Week of 5/6-5/10-M. Roach (5/8-Early release at 12:15 for professional development)
- Week of 5/13-5/17-Ruelas
- Week of 5/20-5/24-Solway (5/22-5/24 Early release at 12:15 **5/24 last day of school)
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10203 E McDowellMountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700
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Dates 2 Remember
3/11 - 3/15 - No School - Spring Break
4/5 - Bingo, Bidding, & BBQ
4/19 - Book Fair & Art Walk
4/23 & 4/24 - Family FUN at Tom's Thumb Car Wash & Campfire Bistro |
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Enrichment Zone
Community Education's Enrichment Zone engages students in fun activities that create a desire to learn. Classes are offered throughout the year giving students an opportunity to explore activities of particular interest to them and their families outside of the regular school program. Programs include:
- Athletes in Training
- Bricks 4 Kids
- Chess Emporium
- Elements of Music
- Hispalia
- iLearn with iPads
- Junior Golf
- Mad Science
- Mind-full Music Therapy
- Scottsdale Ed Center Math Tutor
- SWCMA Karate
- Young Rembrandts
*All Programs are contingent upon enrollment
Check out the DCES school Enrichment Programs! |
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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