New River Elementary Wildcat Update
April 26, 2021
Maria Anna was Queen for the Day!
WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR THE NEW RIVER PTSA MEETING ON MONDAY, 4/26/21 @ 4:30 P.M.
Naomi was "Queen Tickle" for the Day!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL CALENDAR
- AzM2 State Testing April 5-May 14, 2021 (Schedule above)
- Yearbooks on Sale - $15.00 - NOW through May 7, 2021
- PTSA General Membership board meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 30, 2021- Early Release 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
- Monday, May 17, 2021-AZ Tax Credit Deadline Donate@ https://ww.dvusd.org/taxcredit
- Thursday, May 20, 2021- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day - Dismissal @ 12:05 p.m.
Change in Mask Mandate
Governor Ducey recently issued Executive Order 2021-10 which changed face mask requirements in schools. We will continue to keep all mitigation measures in place, including wearing masks, handwashing, cleaning and maintaining school and district buildings, social distancing as much as possible, and providing contact tracing for those who may have been exposed to an infected person. Due to the impending increase in temperatures, we will be making one minor adjustment to our plan which is the following:
An individual student or staff member has the option to wear or not wear a face mask during all recess activities and during P.E., when this class occurs outside. Recess activity is defined as lunch recess and the K-5 second recess that is outlined in the master schedule.
Important State Testing Information - Please read
AzM2 State testing continues next week! Click here to read a parent letter about state testing and visit this webpage for more information https://www.dvusd.org/Page/31740.
It is important that all student have their own headphones for the testing. If you are able, please purchase a set for your students to bring to school.
See attachment above for the testing schedule for each grade level.
New River PTSA Elections
Make a difference and get involved. Join the New River PTSA Board. See attachment for the nomination paperwork. Nominations will be presented at PTSA General Membership board meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 603.
Here is a zoom link for anyone who wants to join virtually:
https://dvusd-org.zoom.us/j/89350454227
Meeting Password: NRPTSA
If you don't want to be on the board but want to be a member, you can still sign up for PTSA. Annual membership fees are $7 per individual member. Cash, check and PayPal payments are accepted. Make checks payable to New River PTSA or submit through PayPal to Nreptsa@gmail.com. There are also membership forms in the office for you to come in person to join.
New River Yearbook
Thank you to New River/DVOA Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Moller for taking on the task of compiling pictures and creating our yearbook in record time. Yearbook Order envelopes came home this week! Extra envelopes availalable in front office. Thank you!
Community Education
Summer Adventure Camp Registration is now open at DVUSD.org/Summer at several locations throughout the district.
Open Enrollment Window is Now
If you know anyone wanting to sign up for open enrollment for next year let them know the time is now to do it. Here is the link: https://openenrollment.dvusd.org/application
You can help support our school! Fry's Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do everyday. Once you link your card to an New River Elementary, all you have to do is shop our store and swipe your Shopper's Card! Sign up at www.frysfood.com/account/communityrewards to support New River Elementary. Thank you for your support!
Calling all Next Year's Kindergarteners
We are now enrolling kindergarten students for students who turn 5 years old by August 31, 2021 for the 2021-22 school year! Deer Valley Unified School District also has Early Kindergarten Entry testing, please see information below or click on this link: Kindergarten / Early Entry Kindergarten (dvusd.org). Please stop by the office anytime during normal hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick up a registration packet from Kara or Lisa. Meet the principal and take a school tour: https://youtu.be/3bVxzwPfzc4 Meet Mrs. Martin a kindergarten teacher and learn about the classroom: https://youtu.be/UHgdEmvIqsQ
Children who turn 5 between September 1 and December 31, 2021 may be assessed to determine readiness for early entrance into kindergarten. The intent of early entrance is to identify highly capable children who miss the regular September 1 cutoff for kindergarten entrance. Early entry is specifically geared for children whose curriculum achievement level far exceeds the norm. In order to be considered for the early entrance acceptance, the child must exhibit advanced skills in language arts, mathematics, and in social, emotional, and motor development as measured by tests administered by the Deer Valley Unified School District. Log onto https://www.dvusd.org/Page/30453 for more information.
Food and Nutrition
We continue to serve breakfast and lunch DAILY at no charge for all students.
Click here to access the virtual breakfast and lunch menu.
Student Handbook
Click on this link to view the student handbook or you can view the handbook on the school website.
St. Mary's Food Bank "Backpack" Program! Click on link below to sign up.
Enroll students online! Share with friends & family! See information below.
A Beautiful New River Sunset!!
DVUSD Families! You can now enroll online!
This is an exciting time for DVUSD as we transition to a more formalized online student record system. From the DVUSD website, parents will now be able to submit online registrations for their new to the district students and upload the necessary supporting documents. Later this summer, parents of returning students will be able to electronically verify current medical and emergency contact information and update any changes for their student(s) that are currently enrolled. In order to access these important yearly documents, parents will have to have a PowerSchool Parent account set up. ALL PARENTS who HAVE NOT already created a PowerSchool Parent account, NEED TO DO SO ASAP! This electronic process will replace some of the paperwork that we send home on the first few days of school. We will be emailing PowerSchool Parent Account setup instructions. If you need help after receiving the set up instructions or would like to request the instructions, please contact your school’s office staff at 623-376-3500 or registrar at Kara.Knorr@dvusd.org.
New River School
Email: tina.marone@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/newriver
Location: 48827 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 6233763500
Facebook: facebook.com/NewRiverElementarySchool
Twitter: @NewRIverWildcat