The PawPrint Newsletter
10/20/13
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 We want to THANK YOU!
The DCES PTO will give away
an iPad to one lucky family!!!
Each family that confirms a sponsor
donation will be given an official
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 THURSDAY Night is McTeacher Night!
It's time for our annual Family Fun McTeacher Night on Thursday, October 24, 4:30-7:30PM. We've got a great line up of teachers and staff that will be there! We hope you will join us for a night of school spirit & fundraising for DCES! The school with the highest percentage increase over last year will earn a bonus donation in ADDITION to the 15% of sales we will earn on ALL SALES ( drive thru & in store) for the 3-hour period! So, grab your friends and come for the fries, a salad or a beverage -- it all makes good "cents" for DCES!!!Your DCES McTeacher Night FUN CREWS!
Thursday, Oct. 25th
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Mr. Link - Principal
Mr. Ingmire - 1st
Ms. Franko - 1st
Ms. Kar - 3rd
Ms. Chapman - K
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Mr. Achtziger - Asst Principal
Ms. Harris - 4th
Ms. Hooley - 4th
Ms. Suderman - Music
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Ms. Moore - 2nd
Ms. Solway - 3rd
Ms. Victor - 5th
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General PTO Meeting RESCHEDULED to Coincide with Our 1st "Campus Chat Day"!
We are happy to inform you that our first Campus Chat Day is coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. Parents will be able to sign in at the gates at 8:30 and come on campus to chat, have a cup of coffee and a treat.
The General PTO Meeting will follow and begins at 9:00 in the cafeteria. Learn what is going on at DCES, bring your ideas, meet parents and staff!
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Gift Card Order is Due TOMORROW,
Monday, Oct. 21
Make gift & everyday shopping easy!! There are NO hidden fees & DCES receives money for every card you buy! "I've already started prepping for the holidays. I purchased some Gift Cards and eGift Cards for my friends and family. Two more monthly orders and I'm done! Shopping for the holidays has never been easier and my family earned a little money for the school!"
~ DCES Pleased Parent
If you want to buy gift cards for yourself, family, friends, teachers, coaches, aides and more...this is a great opportunity for you to do it...while earning money for DCES! Gift cards are available for all those stores and restaurants you shop at already. You can shop online at www.shopwithscrip.com and have access to almost 900 retailers! It's that easy! Just follow the steps to get started: 1. Click here to register online. www.shopwithscrip.com. Open a family account. 2. Once registered, go to My Account, scroll down to bottom, click on Non-Profits 3. Associate your account with Desert Canyon Elementary by entering the DCES Code: CBD46E8821879 and choose your teacher. 4. Order by TOMORROW! Then, print a copy of your online confirmation and submit a check (made payable to DCES PTO) to front office TOMORROW. Orders will then be pushed through and will be ready for pick up in the front office by November 5. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Shanna Franks at shanna_franks@hotmail.com or 773-454-9493. Thank you and happy shopping!
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Family Skate Night @ Ice Den was a ton of fun! Thank you to all who were able to attend. Be sure to watch for more upcoming events with the Dad's Club!
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Calling All DCES Vendors!
This year we will be having a shopping section at our Fall Fest on November 8th. If you or anybody you know has items to sell and are interested in being a vendor at our Fall Fest Market, please contact Dana Neuhausen at
dananeuhausen@yahoo.com.
Vendor Fee is $75. SPACE IS LIMITED.
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Pre-Order Your Yearbook!
If you haven't ordered your Yearbook, now is the time to pre-order!
This year we are proud to feature a FULL COLOR book! Order now for $25.00 NOTE: Prices will increase January 1, 2014 to $28.00 Buy yours today!
Fill out this form and submit it to the office with your payment.
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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 8th, 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. |
 Save the Date and join your fellow cubs watch the Phoenix Suns play the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Feb 21st at 7pm!
Each ticket includes a free Suns gift and the Lower Level Tickets include a Free Jersey.
If we get more than a 100 tickets sold we will also get early entry to watch the players warm up!
Orders are due by Jan 21, 2014. Pre-order your tickets TODAY!
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 A big, warm, sincere THANK YOU to all of you who made Fun Friday Chili Cook-off such a HUGE success!!!
The teachers, office staff, maintenance crew, aides, assistants, etc... all were so appreciative. It was really touching and could not have been pulled off without all your efforts!
A big congrats to our Chili recipe winners (it was an even tie): Tara Hoogendoorn and Debbie Blaes!!!
Stay tuned, recipes soon to follow...
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Help us to... FILL the DRAWERS!
 For our next Tavan Sister School Drive we will be collecting new socks and under things, and new or gently used jackets.Or send in a $dollar$ and we will shop for you!
Send them in the week of Oct. 28th thru Nov. 8th, ending at the Fall Fest.
Tavan is very thankful for our help and they want to show their appreciation by making tamales for us and bringing them to our next PTO meeting on Oct. 30th at 9am! |
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Get into the Fall Spirit and Support Your School at the same time!
Every Box Top we collect is worth 10˘. Just fill in this collection sheet and send in to your teacher, or drop into the Box Tops/Labels for Education box in the front office.
We collect Box Tops and Labels for Education throughout the year to help the PTO fund various programs, events, staff members, support services and campus improvements.
To see a list of participating Box Tops products visit www.boxtops4education.com/products/participating-products.
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 Blood Drive at DCES this Wednesday, Oct 23rd from 1-5pm |
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Classroom
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Sign-Up Your Kids for Karate!
 SWCMA is an SUSD approved DCES Enrichment Program.
This "After School Karate Program" is an age and ability appropriate, specially designed training program that teaches more than just karate.
Session 2 starts this week 10/21/2013
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Mad Science's Local Guide
to Scary Science
 This year, Mad Science of Scottsdale/NE Phoenix will be joining in the Halloween fun and frights at several community events across the Valley!
Invite your friends, face your fears and take part in scary science at a location near you!
Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
Phoenix Zoo "Howl-O-Ween"
6:30 - 10:30 PM
Three of our MOST MAD scientists will set up a lab in the zoo to demonstrate spine-chilling experiments for all!
Beware - they may try to experiment on YOU!
More Info: http://phoenixzoo.org/event-items/howl-o-ween/.
Mad Science is participating in the "Level 1" scare activities at Howl-O-Ween.
Saturday, October 26
Town of Queen Creek "Trunk or Treat"
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Don't miss Mad Science featuring SLIMY SARA as part of the "Stage Fright" lineup, and get a closer look at hands-on experiments at the Mad Science booth, if you dare! Chief Mad Scientists Jack and Kathy will also be present to hand out treats from the trunk of the Mad Science-mobile!
More Info: http://www.queencreek.org/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/trunk-or-treat.
Saturday, October 26
City of Scottsdale Fall Festival
5:00 - 10:00 PM
MRS. WIZARD will take to the stage with her trusty yet terrifying assistant, SONIC BOOM, and they will dazzle all with a Mad Science Up, Up and Away show! They will need some very brave volunteers from the audience!
More Info: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest.
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Scottsdale Parent Council's next public meeting is October 23rd, 9:30 at Cocopah Middle School.
The focus will be how to engage legislators. Representatives Meyer and Brophy McGee will be there to answer questions and offer guidance. They have extended an invitation to Representatives Kavanaugh and Ugenti as well. As usual, Dr. Peterson will be there from 11:00-11:30 for his Q&A session.
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What is SITE COUNCIL?
Site Based Shared Decision Making (SBSDM) is a process where school personnel, faculty, parents and community members share in a decision making process to promote academic and general school improvements according to District goals and standards. Please share your thoughts with us at any time to foster a positive learning environment at Desert Canyon Elementary School.
DCES Site Council Representatives 2013-2014
Wanda Tingley - Classified Staff Member
Denise Franko - Kindergarten/Grade One Teacher Representative
Mickaela Solway - Grade Two/Grade Three Teacher Representative
Karen Braccio - Grade Four/Grade Five Teacher Representative
Wendee Ison - Specials Teacher Representative
Heather Mikhael - Kindergarten/Grade One Parent Representative
Ali McAleer - Grade Two/Grade Three Parent Representative
Jan Posin - Grade Four/Grade Five Parent Representative
Melissa Barker - Parent at Large Representative
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 McDowell Mountain Golf Club is pleased to announce it's NEW hours and Weekday Specials!
New Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM / Friday - Saturday 8 AM - 9PM
Click here to learn about the new weekday specials, especially Kids Eat FREE Night!
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Key words from the Arizona Common Core Standards - English Language Arts - Kindergarten - 12th Grade *
research gather evaluate comprehend information ideas nonprint media multiple formats digital sources
Look on your school library resources page to find materials to support ACCS.
At school? Use this direct link http://library-resources.susd.org - for quick access or go the Library section of your school's website.
At home? Log in to http://mysusd.susd.org (This link may not always be available due to technical problems.)
Students at home may access the library via StudentVUE or ParentVUE.
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 The Next Parent University is Oct. 26!
The event time is from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Guest speaker Mr. Don Logan
- 32 workshops available
- Free supervised enrichment classes for children 3 (must be pottytrained)-14 years old
- A sampling of SUSD Cafeteria items will be available in the Café
- Art Walk and student performances!
- For more information please contact Kathy Burwell at kburwell@susd.org or 480-484-7920
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The following programs offer our school kick backs when you shop at them!
It's easy to register for the following programs and earn money for our school!
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 Don't forget to keep checking WWW.DCESPTO.ORG for continued news updates, parent easy links, community sponsor links, family fun events and more!
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 Special Thanks to...
- Jen T. & Gabi P. for organizing the Staff Chili Cook-off and to all those chefs and sous chefs that provided all the fixin's!
- Matt E. for planning the Lion's Den Family Skate Night and to all those DCES happy skaters that were able to attend!
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10203 E McDowellMountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
main office: (480) 484-1700
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Dates 2 Remember
10/30/13 - Wednesday "Campus Chat Day" 8:30am
10/30/13 - Wednesday PTO General Meeting 9am - DCES Cafeteria
10/24/13 - McTeacher Night
4:30-7:30
10/26/13 - Parent University
8:00 am -1:00 pm, Saguaro High School
NOVEMBER 11/5/13 - Election Day!
11/6/13 - Early Release
11/8/13 - Fall Festival
4:30-8:30
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Fun 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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PawPrint Submissions
DCES PTO is proud to present this monthly 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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