The PawPrint
May 19, 2013
BEAT THE HEAT - PRE-ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES NOW!

 

It's time to order your child's school supply kit for the 2013/14 school year.  Please go to
www.edukitinc.com now to take advantage of the best pricing!  Simply type in Desert Canyon Elementary School and your practically done!

Order by May 30 for the "Early Bird" discount and free shipping.
(You will pick up your child's EduKit at the Meet the Teacher/Back to School event in August.  DATE TBD.  NOTE: For orders made after May 30, customer will have to pay shipping and orders will be sent to your home.

If you have already placed your order with EduKit, thank you!

We appreciate your continued support of the EduKit program at Desert Canyon Elementary!

Purchase Your Yearbook!

 

If you did not pre-purchase a yearbook, your may purchase one during the following times (Check made out to DCES PTO or cash only): 
  • Wednesday, May 22st (3:15-3:30) 
  • Thursday, May 23rd (8:15-8:40) & (3:15-3:30) 
  • Friday, May 24rd (8:15-8:40) Last day of school  
NOTE:  Pre-purchased yearbooks will be distributed by the teachers the last week of school.  Distribution date will be determined by each individual teacher. 

  

Can't remember if you ordered one? Contact Jill Summer  jillsummer1@gmail.com 
Book Drive in Memory of Quinn West was a Huge Success!

 

library With great gratitude the West family thanks the DMHS, DCMS and DCES families for your extraordinary support of the recent Book Drive, in memory of their daughter Quinn West, who loved to read.

With over 3000 books received, multiple recipients will benefit from your caring generosity:
  • Crisis Nursery - board books for babies and toddlers
  • UMOM (Homeless shelter and support services) - books for young children
  • Family Promise (Homeless Shelter and support services for families) - children's books
  • Children First Academy (Charter School serving families at the poverty line, the majority of which are homeless) - children's books
  • City of Scottsdale After School Programs at Horizon Park and more - children and teens books
  • City of Scottsdale Summer Program at DCMS and more - children and teens books
  • Lucky Paws Rescue - mostly dog and cat books
  • Scottsdale Healthcare - adult books for patients and waiting family and friends, as well as for infusion and chemotherapy patients in Cancer Care
  • City of Joy-Rwanda (through DMHS) - preschool books for children in Rwanda
In addition, the West family thanks the school PTOs and administration, and Yogurtology for their support of this drive.
 
Rather than just sitting on shelves, many previously read and retired books will now be in the hands of young readers this summer, delighting them with new stories and hopefully lighting a spark of interest in lifelong reading appreciation.
Remember to Pick-up Your Child's Medications by Friday!

 

medical bag Please be sure to stop by the health office before the end of the school year and pick up all the medicine you have brought in for your student. Some medications are expensive like epi-pens and inhalers so please don't forget!! All medicine must be picked up by the last day of school, May 24 at 3 pm or it will be discarded.

 

Thank you, Nurse Mara

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 5/20 - 5/24 - Solway (5/22-5/24 Early release at 12:15 **5/24 last day of school)
FREE Summer Reading Program!

 



Dear 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Parents,

Desert Canyon Elementary has been chosen to host a free Summer Reading Program through our District!  Students who are struggling in reading will get the chance for intensive small group reading practice in a fun setting.  This will have a positive impact on those readers who need some extra support for next year.  If you are interested, please contact your child's teacher to see if they qualify.  Groups of 6-8 are forming up, and space is limited. The deadline to apply is May 17th.  You can contact Mrs. Roach (3rd), Mrs. Smith, or Mr. Robinson if you have any questions about our program.  Thank you!

ENROLL IN BRICKS 4 KIDZ®
SUMMER CAMPS NOW!

 

Robotics, Movie-Making and Motorized Model Building Camps Valleywide camps for 5 to 14 year olds who love to play and learn with LEGO® Bricks.


Call Don Kretsch (480) 717-7573 or visit bricks4kidz.com to enroll!


Camp Invention
 
Reinvent Fun this Summer!

Inspire CREATIVITY and INVENTIVE thinking
during a weeklong adventure of FUN and
EXCITING real world challenges led by qualified
educators! Spaces are limited, so register today!
  
Click here for more information on session dates and cost.
Enrichment Spanish - Fall 2013

 


Spanish classes on the Desert Canyon campus, Monday and Tuesday from 3:20-4:20. Will cost approximately $230/semester. Open to all levels, grades K-5.  The class will be part of SUSD's Enrichment Program, and taught by Hispalia (www.hispalia.org).  Note the days may change as the school finalizes logistics prior to the class.

Please contact Johana Bautista johanab@hispalia.org, or Jason Alexander,  chollaball@cox.net, 480-329-8875.
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!!!

 

DCMS logo Do you have a child attending DCMS in the fall?  Please sign up NOW to receive the DCMS PTO e-newsletter, The Canyon News.  We will be providing important dates and information over the summer to help you get ready for the fall!  Please send a message to dcmspto@gmail.com and we will add your address to our distribution list.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.  Have a great summer, and looking forward to seeing your kids at DCMS in August!

 

Jenny Dorsch
President, DCMS PTO

"Dig into Reading" at the Scottsdale Public Library this Summer!

 

 

 

Don't fall behind this summer. "Dig Into Reading" and join the Scottsdale Public Library's Summer Reading program. It's all new this year with super prizes and lots of exciting activities.

 

Stop in at any of the Scottsdale libraries or visit the library website at www.scottsdalelibrary.org to sign up and get your reading log. Track your reading minutes online or use your "Dig Into Reading" log. Pick up your prizes at the library. Finish the program, and you'll win a book and a free meal at Chipotle!

 

 
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In This Issue
Pre-Order School Supplies
Purchase Yearbook
Book Drive Success
Pick-up Medications
Parent Drop Off
Summer Reading Program
Bricks 4Kidsz Summer Camp
Camp Invention
Fall 2013 Hispalia
5th Grade Parents
"Dig into Reading" Program
 
Dates 2 Remember  
    
  
5/24 - Last day of Class - Early Release
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.
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