August,2017MAIN#623-376-4300ATTENDANCE#623-376-4390

MarkAnderson,PrincipalWendyDoucet,AssistantPrincipal

Welcometothe2017-18schoolyear!IknowthatthisyearwillbeespeciallygoodforthestudentsatHighlandLakes.ThebeginningoftheschoolyearisalwaysanexciEngEme.Kindergartenstudentsandtheirparentsareanxiousaboutthenewadventurethattheyareabouttobegin,andreturningstudentsarewonderingaboutwhatchangesthenewschoolyearwillbringforthem.TeachersareplanningexciEnglessonsfortheirstudentsandarelookingforwardtohelpingyourchildsucceed.Weareworkingveryhardtomakecertainthatourstudentsaredevelopingstrongacademic,social,andemoEonalskills.

Thereisanewenergythisyearthatseemstobecontagious.Alongwiththenewenergy,wehavealsoaddedthefollowingstaffmemberstotheHighlandLakesSchoolfamily:

Katie Kessler - KindergartenBrandy Ozment - 3rd Grade

Carmen Galavix - Renaissance Elementary SpanishAlison Krystek - Elementary Art

Janeen Lantry - 7/8 ScienceTina Smith - 7/8 Math

EachteacherbringstheirownenergyandexperEsetoourcampusandItrulybelievetheyareallexcellentaddiEonstoourstaff.ThenewteachersinpartnershipwithourreturningstaffwillconEnuetoofferyourchildrenthehighqualityofacademicsyouhavegrowntoexpectfromtheHL’seducaEonalcommunity.

Wearelookingforwardtoanamazing2017-2018schoolYear!

MarkAnderson Principal,HighlandLakesSchool

FromtheVicePrincipal,WendyDoucet…

HighlandLakeswillbeworkingonadifferentsetofskillseachweek,throughouttheschoolyear.PleaseencourageyourstudentstoparEcipateandmodelthebehavioreachweek.

Skillswillbepartofthemorningannouncements!ForthemonthofAugust…..Weekof:

Aug.7th–Makeitagreatdayornot;thechoiceisyours!

Aug.14th–5feetrule:Makeeye-contactandgreetanyonewithin5feetofyou!

Aug.21st–Offertoholdthedooropenforsomeoneelse

Aug.28th–Alwaysbehonest.Admitifyouhavedonesomethingwrong.

Bui lding Be ar if ic Behav ior

Mrs. Doucet’s Word of the Day Mon.8/7VIVACIOUS–livelyandenergeEc

Tues.8/8MICROSCOPIC–toosmalltobeseenwithjustyoureyes

Wed.8/9FLAUNT–toshowoff

Thurs.8/10HAPHAZARD–markedbylackofplanororder

Fri.8/11STEADFAST–firminbelief

Mon.8/14GARRULOUS–excessivelytalkaEveabouttrivialmagers

Tues.8/15TENACIOUS–notgivingup

Wed.8/16OVERT–doneorshownopenly;plainlyorreadilyapparent

Thurs.8/17SURREAL–havingthequalityofadream;unreal

Fri.8/18AUDACIOUS–showingawillingnesstotakerisks

Mon.8/21DISCERN–perceiveorrecognizesomething

Tues.8/22AMICABLE–havingaspiritoffriendliness;withoutdisagreement

Wed.8/23ACCOLADE–anexpressionofpraiseoradmiraEon

Thurs.8/24EMPATHY–understandingandbeingsensiEvetoexperiencesofothers

Fri.8/25CONGRUENT–inagreementorharmony

Mon.8/28HYPERBOLE–exaggeratedstatementstomakeapoint

Tues.8/29RUMINATE–thinkdeeplyaboutsomething

Wed.8/30REFURBISH–tobrightenorfreshenup;renovate

Thurs.8/31NUANCE–asubtledifferenceinmeaning,expression,orsound

Fri.9/1PROTAGONIST–theleadcharacteroramajorcharacter

This summer Mr. Currier had the opportunity to spend 5 weeks working at ASU as a RET (Research Experience for Teachers), with QESST (Quantum Energy and Sustainable Solar Technologies). QESST is an Engineering Research Center, funded partially by the National Science Foundation.

The RET program immersed teachers in an authentic photovoltaic learning experience with the aim to propagate that learning to their students and wider community. Teachers spent five weeks collaborating with professional engineering researchers, engineering graduate and undergraduate students as well as high school students. The collaboration allowed teachers to participate in learning the fundamentals of PV engineering, contribute to a novel engineering research project, and produce meaningful PV curriculum for their own students. QESST designed the program’s structure to support teachers in all three interconnected activities.

Mr. Currier presented his research and curriculum with three of his peers at an international solar workshop in Breckenridge, Colorado right before he had to report back to school. He’s planning to share his newly acquired passion for sustainable energy into his classroom through the lessons he’s continuing to develop. His collaboration with QESST will continue throughout the school year.

Mr Currier, 4th Grade Teacher, Rocked the Summer Solar Program at ASU

Shout out to HLS’s Aiden Bowers on his published story and his encouraging teachers. Aiden is one of our Renaissance Music Academy Students

Click here for more information on the program: https://www.dvusd.org//domain/118

2017-18 Battle Books Battle I  October

 The Lightning Thief, Rick RiorodanNumber The Stars, Lois Lowry

Among The Hidden, Margaret Peterson HaddixManiac Magee, Jerry Spinelli

  Battle II - January/February Bunnicula, James Howe

The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963, Christopher Paul CurtisEverything On A Waffle, Polly Horvath

Frindle, Andrew Clements  

Battle III - March/April The Tale Of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo

Sarah, Plain And Tall, Patricia MacLachlanThe View From Saturday, E.L. Konigsburg

Wonder, R.J. Palacio

ATTENTION 5th and 6th GRADERS The 5th Annual Battle of the

Books teams are forming now. For more information please see

Mrs. Snell in the Library

DONATIONS needed! HLS is in need of clean, gently used clothing for the

nurse. We are looking for short sleeved t-shirts and light weight

sweatpants for girls and boys, middle school sized medium or larger. Please

mark your donations for Nurse Karen and leave them in the front

office. Thank you!!

From the Athletics Department…VisitandliketheHighlandLakesAthleEcsDepartmentFacebookPagetokeepupwiththelatestinformaEon:

hgps://www.facebook.com/HLSathleEcsAlsoifyouareplanningonparEcipaEnginANYsportthisyear,the2017-2018AthleEcHandbook,requireddocumentsandforms,andAthleEcFeesdocumentscanbefoundontheHLShomepage:AthleEcshgp://www.dvusd.org/domain/817

From your PE Teachers…Welcomeback,Bears!AreminderfromyourElementaryPhysicalEducaEondepartment...PleaseremembertowearyourathleEcshoesandlooseclothingappropriateformovementonyourPEdays.Staytunedformorningfitnessstartdates.Makegoodchoiceswithyourfoodandexercise,ornot!Thechoiceisyours!!:)

From the Music Department…….TheHighlandLakesMusicDepartmenthasgogenofftoagreatstartasensembleshavebegunrehearsing.WewillbehosEnganInstrumentRentalNightonWednesday,August23rd,at6pmintheBandRoom(403).Atthisevent,studentsandparentscanaskquesEonsaboutourmusicprogramsaswellasfindinformaEonaboutrenEnganinstrument.Wehopetoseeyouthere!

Reminder: Scooters and skateboards must be locked in the bike rack daily and are not allowed on school campus

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Homework Lab Registration

2017-2018

Dear Parents/Guardian, Highland Lakes School will be continuing an after-school Homework Lab for students. The

purpose of the Homework Lab is to provide a supervised environment for students to work on assignments. One or two teachers will be present to assist students with various subjects. Some National Junior Honor Society students will also be assisting. Registration takes place every quarter throughout the school year. Who may participate in Homework Lab? Highland Lakes K – 8 Students Where will Homework Lab be held? Highland Lakes room 310 When will Homework Lab be held? Mondays and Thursdays beginning 8/14/16 What time will Homework Lab be held? 3:30 – 4:30 pm What is the cost for Homework Lab? One day per week: $30.00 per quarter

Two days per week: $60.00 per quarter Checks should be made out to Highland Lakes

Parent and Student Guidelines and Expectations:

1. The Homework Lab is NOT a daycare. Students must be working on homework or reading quietly. 2. Computers are to be used for assignments ONLY. 3. Students report to the designated classroom by 3:35 and will be required to stay until 4:30. Parents must pick students up if they need to leave early. Parents MUST be on time to pick up their child. If you are /more than 5 minutes late more than once, we will have to cancel your child’s Homework Lab registration until you can make better arrangements. 4. Students need to have necessary supplies to complete assignments. 5. Students should have a book to read in case they finish their homework. 6. You are encouraged to have water and a snack with you on Homework Lab days. 1st Quarter Dates for Homework Lab: Aug. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 Sept. 7,11, 14, 18, 25, 28 Oct. 2, 5, 12 If you have any questions regarding Homework Lab, please feel free to contact Mrs. Snyuder at 623-376-4371.

**Note this list is changing as the school year gets on it’s way. Go to our school webpage under the “activities” tab for more information on meeting dates and times. Also check your student backpacks for club flyers!!

2:14

Anime Club

Announcement Crew

Chess Club

Debate

Drama Club

Garden Club

Homework Lab

Kindness Ambassadors

Kiva

Latin Club

Math Competition Clubr

NJHS (8th grade)

Peer Mediation

Recycling Club

Robotics

Rubiks Cube Club

Spanish Club

Student Council

Ukulele Club

Yearbook Club

Clubs and Activities

FALL

• Boys Volleyball • Girls Volleyball • Cross Country

WINTER

• Boys Basketball • Girls Basketball • Spirit line • Wrestling

SPRING

• Baseball • Softball • Track

Note: You will need a completed sports packet including a sports physical in order to tryout and participate.

Sports

19000N.63rdAveGlendale,AZ85308(623)376-4300

http://www.dvusd.org/Domain/21

The Highland Lakes PTSO website: http://highlandlakesptso.com

Our site is the resource for information, dates, and forms. Make it a favorite and check it often.

To read QR Codes with your smartphone, you need an appropriate software installed on your phone. For Android-based devices, you can use Barcode Scanner by ZXing. On iOS-Devices like iPhones there are also QR Code readers available on the AppStore, for Example i-nigma. On Firefox OS try QR Code Scanner. On Symbian devices, you can use Mobiletag barcodes reader for example.

E-mail is the quickest way to contact us. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to

highlandlakesptso@gmail.com

The official DVUSD page for Highland Lakes can be found at:https://www.dvusd.org/highlandlakes

The Highland Lakes PTSO Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/highlandlakesptso/You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at hlsptso

Highland Lakes School Athletics Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/HLSathletics/

Sign up for PTSO Reminders through Remind! Three ways to join:• Go to rmd.at/ptsoev follow the instructions to sign up• Text the message @ptsoev to the number 81010• Download the Remind app and enter our class code: @ptsoev

Friday August 18th @ 8:30 AM

Meet & Greet

Who is Nate and why does he get a reserved parking spot?

Meet Nate. Nate is in the 4th Grade and is part of our Highland Lakes Family. He has an infectious laugh. And loves when students and adults greet him to say ‘hello’. He loves music, playing on his iPad and being with his Mom, Dad, and Sister. Just like the rest of us, he has good days and bad days. Unlike the rest of us, he can’t hop out of the car, wave “bye” and run into school. Every day, Nate’s Mom or Dad lift him in and out of his chair, carry him to the car, buckle him in, and load up his chair. This takes extra time and presents safety concerns in the pickup line. So, because Highland Lakes takes care of our family, we created a reserved spot for Nate. We thought it was a good idea, and we hope you agree!

3rd 4th

Grade

Bring Gatorade

or Powerade

5th 6th

Grade

Bring Water

Bottles by the case

Bring Soda name brand

in cans *no diet please

Kinder 1st 2nd

Grade

Mark your

donations

with your

teacher

name.

Winning

class gets

a popsicle

party

ANNUAL DRINK DROPHelp us collect drinks to use for concession sales and events for the whole school year.

Middle School: Your choice-Bring Soda, Gatorade, or Water

Sept 1st - 15th DROP OFF AT THE FRONT OFFICE

Anytime between September 1st - September 15th OR

LET US DO THE LIFTING AT THE CURB! Volunteers will be at the blue line curb at the AM drop off

ready to take your donation on Friday September 8th and Friday September 15th

HLS School Spirit Shirts - Return form and payment to your teacher or the front office by 8/25/17

Student Name: ____________________________Parent Name:______________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________ Phone #:______________________________ Teacher: ____________________________________

1A or 1B. Glitter Love Highland Lakes w/Paw 2. Screen print HLS Bears w/Scratch 1A. Black Youth girls fitted crewneck $20 NavyYouth & Adult unisex t-shirt $12 1B. Black Adult ladies vneck $20

Total Amount Due: $__________

Sizes Available: Youth: Small, Medium, Large, X-large

Adult: XS, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL ($2 charge for sizes 2XL and up)

All sales are final. No returns or refunds

Make checks payable to: Bling n Ink

ORDERS DUE 8/25/17 More shirt options can be found online at www.blingnink.com under the store tab for Highland Lakes

form Updated 8.16.17

Item Number

Size specify Youth (Y) or Adult (A) Quantity Price Total

$ $

This form was included in the first day envelopes and had an error in pricing. The 1A or 1B shirt is $20. If you have already turned in your order, you will be contacted to resolve the difference.

If you ordered online, the pricing was correct. Sorry for the inconvenience.

mark your Calendar

May Event

August 18th 8:30 AM PTSO Meet and Greet

August 18th 9:15 AM Volunteer Training @HLS Library

August 21st 5:30 PM Mandatory Fall Sports Parent Meeting in the Gym

August 23rd 6pm-7pm instrument rental night room 403

Sept 1st- 15th DRINK DRIVE

Sept 4th Labor Day No school

Sept 8th 8:30-8:45 am Drink Drive Curb Side drop off

Sept 8th 9:00 AM PTSO General Meeting

Sept 8th 9am 1st Grade Grandparents Day

Sept 15th 12:05 Early Release

Sept 15th 8:30-8:45 am Drink Drive Curb Side drop off

Sept 18th Meal Assistance applications due to the cafeteria

Sept 21-22 Fall Break No school

Sept 29th 9am Character Counts assemblyCheck the end of the newsletter for an UPDATED copy of

the 2017-2018 District Calendar

TheWorldWeliveInbyourNurseKaren

Wedon’tanswerourphonesifit’sanunknownnumberbecausewethinktelemarkeSngcallsareabummer.

Noone’sworthtalkingtoifwedidn’tprogramtheirname.Theycanalwaysleaveamessagethatwe’llcheckjustthe

same.

Butmaybeit’stheschoolnurseandsomethinghasoccurred.MaybeBilly,BobbyorSue’seyesarenowblurred.

Orevenworse,maybesomethingmoreserioushashappened.MaybeBilly,BobbyorSue’stoejustgotflaZened.

There’sachanceyourchildisinmyofficebawlingsopleaseprogramyourphonesoyouseeIamcalling.

It’ssoeasytobeyourchild’shero--justprogram“SchoolNurse”as623-376-431zero.

Letters will be sent home with elementary students who have a classmate with food allergies explaining the specific food that is a concern. Signs indicating the foods that are not allowed in a classroom will be posted on the respective classroom doors.

Allergies to peanuts and other nuts and nut products are the most worrisome. Steps have been taken to provide all students with food allergies with a safe environment including a table in the cafeteria that is designated as “nut-restricted.” This table will be cleaned after each lunch with a solution and sponge designated for this table only. Any child without nuts or nut products can sit at this table. If your child sits at this table with one of these products, he/she will be asked to move to another table. If you have a child who has a food allergy and you want to ensure that your child sits at a restricted table, please contact the nurse.

Currently we have a total of 80 students with some type of food allergy. Elementary students are the most likely to bring a snack to eat in the classroom, however, we are also concerned about the many 7th and 8th graders with food allergies. An overall awareness is in order.

We trust that you understand how deeply important it is to respect and adhere to these guidelines. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me, Karen Hurst, RN, at 623-376-4310.

Hungry Bear Café NewsALA-CARTSNACKPERMISSIONISNOLONGERREQUIRED!

AllstudentswillnowautomaEcallybeallowedtopurchasesnackitems.Asignedparentpermissionslipisnolongerrequired.

Ifyoudonotwantyourstudenttopurchasesnackitems,suchascookies,icecreamorchips,pleasecontactPatsyFavela,ourcafeteriamanager.

PatsyFavelapatsy.favela@dvusd.org

623-376-4314Ifyourstudentwasonthefreeandreducedprogramlastyearyouhavethefirst30daysofschooltoreapply.All15-16schoolyearapplicaEons

willexpireonSeptember18,2017

BREAKFAST 8:30-8:45

Student: $1.25 Reduced: $.30 Adult: $1.50

LUNCH Student: $2.60 Reduced: $.40

Adult: $3.50 (with a cup)

Pizza

will be

served every

Friday and 1/2 Day

StudentAccountYoucancredityourchild’saccountbycheck,cash,oratEZSCHOOLPAY.com($2fee).Checksorcashcanbedroppedinthefrontofficebox.PleaseincludethestudentnameandtheirID

numberonthecheckandenvelope.

Applications for free and reduced priced meals will be available to all enrolled students in DVUSD. The application will be available at the following locations:• HLS main office or cafeteria during regular

school year• Online at ezmealapp.com• Distributed to all students during the first week

of school. Please return all paperwork directly to the cafeteria manager.

FornutriSon,snacklists,thismonthsmenu,andothercafenewsand

policiesgotodvusd.organdclickonthechefhat

icon.

!

TheHighlandLakesNaSonalJuniorHonor

SocietyiscollecSngsodatabsthatwillbedonatedtotheRonaldMcDonaldHouse.TheprojectwillconSnuethroughouttheenSreschoolyear.Pleasesaveyoursodatabsathomeand/oratyourplaceofbusinessand

periodicallysendthemtoschoolwithyourstudent.Theymaybeturnedintoyourchild’steacherortothefrontoffice.Wearesurewecanmakea

differenceinafamily’slife!Thankyouforyour

support!

SWIFTCHARITIESDeerValleyUnifiedSchoolDistricthaspartneredwith

SwikChariSesforChildrentohelpraisemoneyforchildren’s

chariSesandourschools.DVUSDschoolshaveaSwikChariSesforChildrenclothingcollecSonboxoncampus

(locatedinthefarSouthendoftheMiddleSchoolparkinglot).SwikChariSesforChildrenhasofferedtotakeallclothingdonaSonsmadebyour

studentsandturnthemintocashforchildren’schariSesandourschool.SonextSmeyou

cleanoutyourclosets,remembertobringallofyour

donaSonsdowntothecollecSonboxatschool.

ClothesClosetatVistaPeak

PleaseContactJosieBardsleywithanyquesSons19825N.15thAvenuePhoenix,AZ85027623.445.3925|josie.bardsley@dvusd.org

!BOXTOPS for Education

FREEstudentrunprogramprovidingclothingtoourcommunity.

TheClothingClosetprovidesclean,qualityclothingatNOFEEtomembersofourDeerValleyFamily.OurextensivecollecSonprovidesopSonsformen,women,andchildren.

Wealsocollectclothingyearround!Allsizes,gentlyused,cleanornew.Men’s,Women’sChildren’s(allages),coats,gloves,scarves.WewilldeliverandpickupforFreetoanyofourDeerValleyschoollocaSons.

Webelievethatmuch-neededclothingcanmakeadifferenceforourfamiliesinneed.

Lastyearweearnedover$1600forourschoolsimplybycuongoutBoxTops!Thankyouforyour

support.

OurfirstBoxTopscollecSondeadlineisFriday,October13,2017.PleasestartcollecSngasmanyaspossiblebecausethe

classthathasthemostwillenjoyadeliciousicecream

party!

CollecSonbagswillgohomelaterinAugust,butfeelfreetosubmittheminyourownbagwithyourstudent’snameandteacher

name.

Ourcontestdeadlinesfortherestoftheyearwillbe:

Friday,February9,2018Friday,May11,2018

Foreachdeadlineanicecreampartywillbeawarded.

Thankyou.

NOPARKINGThereisnoparkingorwaiSngon63rdAvenuefromUnionHillstoUtopia.

Ifyouparkorwaiton63rdAvenue,Scketswillbe

issued.

SIGNINGOUTToensurethatouracademicEmeisrespected,weareaskingthatparentsdonotsignouttheirchildrenbetween3:15and3:30.Fipeenminutesaday,addedupoveramonthrepresentsalmostafulldayofclassesmissed.

When signing out your student, please

be sure and bring photo ID into the office with you.

RESERVEDPARKINGThecarpoolparkingspotsarereservedforthoseregisteredwiththeTRPprogram.Theotherreservedspotswere

wonatschoolevents.Pleaseusecourtesy

anddonotpark

inthosespots.

TransportaSonwillnolongerallowustowriteemergencybuspassesforstudentsthatdonotnormallyrideabus.IfyouhaveanemergencysituaSonthat

requiresyourstudenttogohomewithanotherstudentthatridesabus,youmustcalltransportaSon

directlyat602-467-5096.

PARKINGLOTSPleaserememberthatourparkinglotsgetveryhecScinthemorningandakernoon.PleasedonotleaveyouvehicleunaZendedalongthecurbatanySme.Remember,ourmainfocusistokeepallofour

studentssafe.

Parentspleasebeconsiderateofourfamiliesthatlive

closetoschoolandrespectour

neighborswhenpickingupanddroppingoffstudents.

It’s against the law to park in the handicap spots (even for a second) without a handicap parking permit. Please keep these spots open for families that need them.

SCHOOL FUNCTION A‘SchoolFuncEon’isdefinedasbeinganacEvitytowhichallparentsareinvited.LocaEonofthefuncEonisanywhereonoroffyourcampus.Ifallparentsareinvitedtothespecialevent,siblingsarealsoallowedtoagendschoolspecialevents(concerts,spellingbees,plays,kindergartenendofyeargraduaEons,etc.).Thesiblingsmustbeunderthedirectsupervisionofaparent/guardianduringtheirvisittotheschoolcampus.

Parentswhowalktheirchildrentotheclassroombeforeschoolmustsign-ininthefrontofficeandshowID. ParentsmayeatlunchwiththeirchildreninthecafeteriaapersigninginandshowingID. Pre-schoolchildrenmayaccompanyparentstolunchinthecafeteria. Parentsarenotallowedontheplayground.

Parentsareencouragedtovisittheschool.Allvisitorstotheschoolmustreporttotheschoolofficeuponarrivalincludingbeforeandakerschool.PictureIDisrequired.YoumustsigninandshowIDtoreceiveavisitor’sbadge.Forthosewhowishtovisitaclassroomduringtheschoolday,itisexpectedthattheteacherandtheprincipalbecontactedinadvancetoarrangeadayandEmeforsuchvisittoavoidanyconflictswiththeschoolschedule.

ParentsmustsigninatthefrontofficeandshowIDbeforeenteringcampusatanyEme.Thisincludesbeforeschool.

VISITING

CLASSROOM PARTIES

Theproceduretonotallowpre-schoolchildrenontheschoolcampusforparEeshasbeeninplaceforsomeyears.Whetherpre-schoolchildrenorsiblingsagendclassparEesisaschooldecisionunEladistrict-wideprocedureisdeveloped.HighlandLakesdoesnotallowpre-schoolchildrenorsiblingstoagendclassparEes.

Parents & Siblings on Campus

VolunteeringParentswhovolunteeronaregularorreoccurringbasiswillneedtoagendabasicvolunteertraining.Trainingslastapproximately30minutesandyouwillreceiveallnecessaryvolunteermaterials.

Overnightfieldtripchaperonesmustbefingerprinted.YouMUSTagendatrainingPRIORtobeingfingerprinted.Fingerprintstake8weeksforresultstobereturnedtous;allowplentyofEmeforthistobedone.

Youcanvisithgp://www.dvusd.org/Page/30647tocheckthedistrictwidetrainingschedule.

August18that9:15amDecember4that4:00pm

April6that9:15am

Pre-schoolchildrenorsiblingsofcurrentstudentsshallnotaccompanyparentswhiletheparentisservingasavolunteerontheschoolcampus.PleaserefertheVolunteerHandbook.

2017TAXCREDITSThemaximumtaxcreditfor2017forfilingmarriedjointis$400andforfilingsingleor

headofhouseholdis$200.Tolearnabouthowyourtaxcreditcanbeusedandto

submitonlinegotohZp://dvusd.org/taxcredit

TextMessageAlertsIfyouarenotreceivingtextmessagealerts

fromthedistrictof9iceandwouldliketo,justtexttheletter“Y”to

68453

POWERSCHOOLYoucanaccessyourstudent’sgradesand

aZendancerecordsatanySmethroughPowerschool.BringyourpictureIDtothefrontofficetopickupyour

password.

OPENENROLLMENT

DetailsandFAQ:dvusd.org/openenrollment

ToApply:openenrollment.dvusd.org/

application

PESTCONTROLMonthlypestcontrolsprayinginthekitchenwillbethe1stTuesdayofeverymonthat4:30

p.m.

CHILDFINDChildFindrequirementsunderstateandfederallawarethatallindividualswithdisabiliSesfrombirththroughage21beidenSfied,located,andevaluatedforearlyintervenSonorSpecialEducaSonservices.Ifyouknowofsomeonewhomayqualifyfortheseservices,pleaseencouragethemtocalltheirlocalschoolat623-376-4301orthedistrictat623-445-5000!

CUTS Program: (Court Unified Truancy Suppression) Toencourageandimproveschoolagendance,DeerValleyUnifiedSchoolDistricthas

implementedatruancyprograminpartnershipwithMaricopaCountyJuvenileCourt.HighlandLakeswillbetrackingagendanceveryclosely.Yourchildisexpectedtobeatschooleveryday,unlessthereisanexcusedreasonnottobe.Astudentthatisabsentmorethantenpercent(18days)oftherequirednumberofschooldaysperyearisconsideredtohave“excessive

absences”whethertheabsenceisexcusedorunexcused.Ifastudentshouldstartapagernofexcessiveabsences,youwillbecontactedbylegerorphone.TheeducaEonofyourchildisextremelyimportanttous.ThisprogramisanotherwayofworkingwiththecommunitytoensureaqualityeducaEonforallstudents.IfyouhaveanyquesEonsorconcerns,pleasefeel

freetocontactthefrontofficeat623-376-4300

!

Ifyourstudentisnotatschoolduringtheschoolday,heorshemaynotaZendakerschoolacSviSes.AkerschoolacSviSesmayincludesportsevents,dances,concerts,clubaZendance,etc.

HighlandLakesSchoolwillbeinsStuSnganaker-schoolhomeworklabforstudents.Thepurposeofthehomeworklabistoprovideasupervisedenvironmentfor

studentstoworkonassignments.Oneortwoteacherswillbepresenttoassiststudentswithvarioussubjects.Some

NaSonalJuniorHonorSocietystudentsmayalsobeassisSng.RegistraSontakesplaceeveryquarterthroughouttheschoolyear.

HomeworkLabisopentoALLHighlandLakesstudents.WewillmeetinRoom310forK-8gradersonMondaysandThursdaysfrom3:30-4:30p.m.Thefeesare$30.00

foronedayaweekfortheenSrequarteror$60.00toparScipateinbothdayseachweek.Checksshouldbemadeoutto

HighlandLakesSchool.IfyouhavequesSons,pleasecontactMrs.Snyder.

HOMEWORK LAB ATHLETESIfyouareplanningonparScipaSnginanysportthisyear,youmustcompletetheeligibilityrequirementsasdetailedonourwebsitewww.dvusd.org/domain/817.AllformswillneedtobeturnedintotheathleSccoordinatorpriortoanytryoutsforanysportatHighlandLakesSchool.StudentathletesmustalsocompletetheonlineBrainbookcourse.InformaSonregardingregistraSoncanbefoundonthedistrictwebsiteaswell.Thisisadistrictpolicyandeverymiddleschoolisrequiredtocomply.Physicalformsareavailableinthefrontoffice.TheseformsaregoodfortheenSreschoolyear,regardlessofhowmanysportsyouplay.Thedistrictisalsorequiringthatallathletesprovideproofofmedicalinsurance.Riderpoliciescanbepurchasedthroughthedistrict.

DuetoDistrictbudgetconstraints,a$3.00admissionfeewillnowoccuratallmiddleschoolsporSngevents.AdmissionfeeswillhelpcovertransportaSon,officials,andequipment.

ForPre-k,preschool,beforeandaperschoolenrichmentclasses,schoolagecare,earlychildhooddevelopmentandawiderangeofacademicandathleEc

programs,visittheCommunityEducaEonSiteat:hgp://www.dvusd.org/communityed

 Principal: Mark Anderson

Assistant Principal: Wendy DoucetNurse: Karen Hurst

Counselor:Kathryn Coleman 

Main Phone #: (623)376-4300Attendance: (623)376-4390

Fax: (623)376-4380 Address: 19000 N. 63rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308

Start Time = 8:45End Time = 3:30

Early Release = 12:05Office Hours = 8:00-4:00

 Mascot: BearsColors: Blue & Green

Highland Lakes School Mission StatementPreparing today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders through

technology, inquiry, common core standards and global citizenship.

Contact Site for Information Regarding Student Pick up:Highland Lakes School - 623-376-4300

District Office - 623-445-5000 In case of emergency involving student evacuation, the following site has been

designated as a relocation site. Evacuation Location: Deer Valley High School

18424 N 51st Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 The Deer Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion in its programs and activities.

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Jul.24- 10-Month Employees Aug. 7- First Day for Students Sep. 21-22- Fall Break - No School Oct. *16-*20- Parent Teacher Conf. WeekJul. 31- New Teachers Aug. 25- Staff Dev. - Early Release Oct. 19-20- Early Release (PK-12)

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Dec. 25-Jan. 5- Winter Break Feb. 15-16- Early Release (PK-8 ONLY)Feb. 19- President's Day- No School

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May 24- Last Day for Students - Early ReleaseMay 24- Last Day 9-Month EmployeesMay 25- Last Day for TeachersMay 28- Memorial Day- Offices Closed

Adopted 2.9.16

DEER VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

2017-2018 PreK-12 Instructional Calendar

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NOVEMBER FEBRUARY

Grading Periods1st Quarter……………..October 13, 2017 (46) 2nd Quarter…………….December 22, 2017 (44)3rd Quarter……………..March 16, 2018 (47)4th Quarter……………..May 24, 2018 (43)

Teacher Contract Days…….185Student Contact Days………180

40th Day……..October 4, 2017100th Day……January 22, 2018 Graduation Dates

May 24 -Thurs. BGHS (2:30), SOHS (5:00)

May 25 - Fri. DVHS (9:30), BCHS (12:00),MRHS (2:30)

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