Classroom Updates

Welcome back to a new school year. I am excited to work with all of the students returning. Please find all information regarding a safe return here: https://www.laveenschools.org/2021-back-to-school/

Academics: Teachers and staff have developed plans to offer educational services while students are out of school. Visit our Academics During School Closures webpage for details on accessing curriculum materials and resources for at-home learning. Starting Tuesday, March 24, classroom teachers will provide daily, direct instruction via an online or video format. Additionally, each teacher will establish daily “office hours” during which they will be available in real-time to interact with students and answer any questions they may have.

Your child’s teachers will be contacting you in the next few days to provide information on access to instructional materials and expectations. Please reach out to them if you have not yet heard from them by Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Visit the “About Us” tab on your child’s school’s website to find a list of staff contact information. Additionally, you will want to familiarize yourself with the “Students” tab as this is where the links to all curriculum materials are housed.

Meals: Knowing many of our families rely on school meals for their children, we will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all children between the ages of one and 18 on a grab & go basis. Families may stop by any of our schools (except Vista) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Children must be present to take a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.

Starting March 18, we’re expanding our free meals program to district bus stops. Use our Nutrislice page to find the stop closest to you. Look for our school buses at the locations below to pick up breakfast (8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.) and lunch (12:00 p.m.. – 1:00 p.m).

35th Ave & Estes Way
41st Ave & Winston Dr
39th Ave & Maldonado Rd
37th Ln & Lynne Ave
39th Ave & Burgess Ln
53rd Ave & Glass Ln
55th Ave & Novak Way
Seely St & Riverwalk Dr
57th Ave & Vineyard Rd
Shumway Farm Rd, Between 77th Ln & 76th Glen

Child Care: The Governor has suggested that children be kept at home whenever possible, but he has asked schools to offer childcare to families who need it. We know that some parents cannot work without childcare. For families needing this service, our Kids Club will operate a day camp program that provides structured activities in a safe, supervised environment for children in grades preschool – 6th. This will take place at two locations, Desert Meadows and Paseo Pointe. The cost is $35 a day or $120 per week (preschool is $125 per week). A three-day plan is also available. The hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Kids Club staff is cognizant of the importance of a clean environment and incorporates cleaning with a bleach solution as part of their regular protocol. Children and staff showing any signs of illness will be sent home. Please visit our Kids Club page for details.

Student Medications: During this time of closure, parents can still pick up their student’s medication from the school. You will need to set up an appointment with the District Nurse. Please call 602.237.9100 ext. 3060.

School Contacts: Please visit your school’s contact list to reach the appropriate person. Most likely, this will be your child’s teacher. Contacts can be found under the “About Us” tab on each school’s website. You may also search our District Directory or view our department lists.

Enrollment: Laveen is processing new student enrollments throughout the closures. You may download and print registration documents from our website. Once completed, you may scan them and email them to Ramon De La O at rdelao@laveeneld.org. Upon reopening, you will need to present certain documents in person as outlined on our Registration web page.

For updates regarding this virus, please visit Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services. Both agencies are closely monitoring this illness and are an excellent resource for accurate information and direction.

Additional resources are below.

Online Instruction to Begin March 24 (March 20, 2020)

Hello Families:

I am reaching out to all my students and their families to provide some information on what to expect throughout our closure. Schools are expected to be closed through March 27. Please take a moment to read the following information. Please respond that you have read it so I know that it reached you.

Academics and Educational Resources:

Teachers have been working to develop lessons and resources that you can work on at home with your children. In addition to all curriculum materials being available online, we have developed an Online Resources website, where you can find various resources to help your child keep up with academics. This can be found under the “Students” tab on our district website, www.LaveenSchools.org.

Please remember that your child will need to log in to our curriculum platforms in order to access the material. If you do not have your child’s login information, please contact me and I can provide it to you. One single sign-on through Google gives students access to all of our digital curriculum programs Watch this video for details on logging in.

Please be aware that all Laveen schools have strict internet filtering when a student connects from our server. Once you use your personal device, this filter is not available. Please monitor your child’s internet usage as they will be able to explore whatever sites your home computer allows. Be sure to watch this informational video, also on the website, for parents on how to filter home internet, Internet Filters to Keep Kids Safe Online

Internet Connectivity

If you do not have wi-fi or are unable to access the internet at home, Cox Communications is offering one free month of internet access to qualifying low-income families through their Connect2Compete program. T-Mobile is also offering an EmpowerED data plan.

Free Meals for Children

Despite school closures, Laveen schools are providing free breakfast and lunch to all children. Families may visit any Laveen school (except Vista) for a grab & go bag. Breakfast is available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and lunch is available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday- Friday.

Children must be present to take a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements. Children do not need to be Laveen students. The district plans to expand this service to off-site locations in the coming days.

Child Care:

We know that some parents cannot work without childcare. For families needing this service, Laveen’s Kids Club will operate a day camp program that provides structured activities in a safe, supervised environment for children in grades preschool – 6th. This will take place at two locations, Desert Meadows and Paseo Pointe. The cost is $35 a day or $120 per week (preschool is $125 per week). A three-day plan is also available. The hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Kids Club staff is cognizant of the importance of a clean environment and incorporates cleaning with a bleach solution as part of their regular protocol. Children and staff showing any signs of illness will be sent home. Please visit our Kids Club page for details.

http://www.laveenschools.org/coronavirus

Next week is our first 1/2 day of the school year. Please be prepared.

If your student is one that sees me and you would like me at the meeting be sure to ask them to send me an invite to your conferences!

Hope to see you all there!!!!

The fourth annual Laveen Winter Festival is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Winter Festival will feature obstacle courses, games, activities, student performances, photo opportunities, holiday gift vendors and much more! Admission is free with tickets being sold for select activities.

Join us at the LEC Lawn, 5001 W. Dobbins.

It’s that time of year to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign. This year’s theme is Your Future is “Key” so stay drug free! This campaign is a great way for Paseo Pointe staff and students to show their commitment to live drug free. You will find flyers for this in your mailboxes by Thursday! Please send it out in your parent emails this week.

We would like your support in participating in the following events.

Monday: “Say NO to Drugs”-Wear red

*Staff and students can wear red-Students in uniform bottoms*

Students will kick off Red Ribbon Week by learning about its history in their classrooms and watching the video “Natural High” https://naturalhigh.org/ after morning announcements.

Tuesday: “We’re too bright for drugs”-Wear neon and sunglasses

*Staff and students wear neon colors-Students in uniform bottoms*

Wednesday: “Our Future depends on being Drug Free!”-Wear college shirts/jersey

*Staff and students can wear a college shirt-Students in uniform bottoms*

Kick-off to “College Bound Wednesdays”

Thursday: “Join the drug free army!”-Wear camo

*Staff and students can wear camo-Students in uniform bottoms*

Friday: “Rams RISE above Drugs”-Wear Green and Gold

Entire Event 5-7pm

5-5:30 – Mariachis and Folkloric Dancers – Gym
5:30-7:00 – Movie – The Book of Life – Gym
5-6:16 – Bulletin Board Voting – Building B

Concessions will be sold, crafts available as well!

Sep 4, 2017
Labor Day – No School
Sep 6, 2017
Staff Development – Half Day Release
Sep 20, 2017
Staff Development – Half Day Release