Viper Voice
SV Week 17 Update
Thankful of Our Community
We want to remind everyone that next week DVUSD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break and that school will resume on Monday, Nov. 29 for the final three weeks of 2nd quarter. As we head into the holiday break we also want to ensure that all our students are attending school regularly as long as they are healthy. Our absences have been much higher than normal this year due to Covid protocols and our low threshold for illness mandate. As a result we ask that you please schedule appointments, vacations, and other non medical appointments outside of our school day. Excessive absences that amount to over 10% of school days, and 5 or more unverified absences, and tardies fall under the definition of truancy. We want to avoid the truancy process at all costs, but we need your help in making sure you kids are in school and on time unless they are ill or quarantined. We thank you for. your attention and awareness and attention to this policy.
5th Grade Engineers
Stop Motion
3rd Grade is Thankful
PTSO Update
We wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving Break. On Tuesday December 7 we will have a PTSO General Meeting at 6:30 pm in the media center and this meeting is open to any SV family.
Thank you for all of your support!
Sierra Verde PTSO
Middle School Sports are Back
CCV Serve Our School Tomorrow
Teachers/staff/families can register for the event to receive more details at ccv.church/serveday and search for our Project name: Sierra Verde STEAM Academy Service Day, Coach Jon V. They can also just show up on the day of (9am Saturday November 20th) ready to serve! We welcome any help and volunteers whether you're registered or not. Come make SV sparkle and shine!
Sierra Verde Reindeer Run is Back!
Problem Solving & Communication at SV
Our goal of effective communication includes assisting you with issues you may be having and getting answers to you quickly. Therefore, the Deer Valley Unified School District has established procedures to effectively and efficiently respond to questions, concerns and suggestions from parents and community members. This guide will assist parents and community members in finding the correct staff members to respond to your needs. DVUSD values solving problems efficiently at the lowest steps and the majority of questions and problems are answered best by school personnel. Therefore, board policy (KE-B) requires an attempt to resolve the issue at school level first. The Governing Board will make final resolution decisions if all listed steps are unsuccessful. The Deer Valley Unified School District is here to meet the needs of all students, staff, parents and community members.
Forms are available to report all incidents of bullying at dvusd.org (click on Safe Schools under the Parents & Students tab) and on your child’s school’s website.
Student Behavior
Step 1–Classroom teacher; if not resolved …
Step 2–School Administrator; if not resolved…
Step 3–Administrative Leadership & Services Admin. Asst., if not resolved…
Step 4–School Operations Coordinator; if not resolved…
Step 5–School Operations Director; if not resolved…
Step 6–ALS Dep. Superintendent; if not resolved…
Step 7–Superintendent
Bullying vs. Peer Conflict
Adults must realize that not every unkind thing a child does constitutes bullying. For example: 4 Rev. 4/29/21 Being left out is not always bullying. It’s natural for kids to have a select group of friends. Although they should be kind towards everyone, it’s unrealistic to expect them to be close friends with every child they know, and be invited to every function or event. Experiencing conflict is not bullying. Learning to deal with conflict is a normal part of growing up. The key is for children to learn how to solve their problems peacefully and respectfully. Not playing fair is not bullying. Wanting a game to be played a certain way is not bullying. Children understand the concept of sharing, and should take turns being in charge of the game. When observing the unkind behaviors your child experiences, be sure to label them correctly. This will help you know how to handle the situation appropriately so that your child can learn and grow from it.
Updates from our Office
If you are calling into the attendance line and your student is not sick, please be sure you specify that they are well and/or taking a personal day. Otherwise when a student is called in ill, we need to have a negative Covid test before they can return to campus, when presenting a covid like symptom.
Next Friday is an early release and students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm (Kinder at 1:40)
Our PBIS Store has been slammed with our Vipers spending their points for Being good citizens. We are running low on prizes and would welcome any donations, especially; $5 gift cards (Target, Walmart, Starbucks, etc...) and Mystery Prize Box items. These can be any trinket from goodie bag favors to small items you have around the house. Students big and small love to earn a chance to pick a prize out of the Mystery Boxes!
Reserve Your Yearbook Today
Have a Great Weekend!
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Nationally Accredited STEM Certification
"A" Rated School by Arizona Dept. of Education
Proud Home of the Vipers
Deer Valley Unified School District
Email: Tony.Galietti@dvusd.org
Website: dvusd.org/sierraverde
Location: 7241 West Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-4800
Twitter: @SVViperPride