Weekly Update
Week ending May 13, 2022
Principal's Corner
Hello families!
It is hard to imagine that this is the last week of school for the 2021-22 school year! We appreciate how hard our students have worked throughout this school year. We also want to thank you for supporting your scholars all year long. Their success is your success!
All students in grades K-8 must return their Chromebooks even if they are going to remain an Aspire student. Information is below: location for Chromebook drop off is at the Innovation Center (20402 N. 15th Ave).
As always, if you questions or concerns, please contact your administrator, Juliet Amara 7-12 and Laura Victor K-6 @ Aspire@dvusd.org .
Enrollment
Upcoming Events
May 18: Kinder Promotion/8th Grade Promotion
May 19: K-8 Device return
May 23: First day of High School Summer School
May 24&25: Middle School Summer School School Orientation @ 6:00 pm at the Innovation Center
May 31: First day Middle School Summer School
21/22 Aspire End of Year Device Return Policy
All Aspire K - 8 Students (and non-returning students) MUST return their Devices by MAY 19TH. This includes ALL Chromebooks, Power Cords, and Hot Spots.
All Aspire Returning High School Students will KEEP their devices for the 22/23 school year.
Graduating Seniors MUST return their Devices by May 13th; this is part of the Senior Checkout for Graduation. More Info to come.
Any high school student NOT RETURNING to Aspire will need to return their Devices by MAY 19TH.
Please Note: A fine of $250 per Chromebook will be issued by MAY 31ST if we have not received your students device(s) by this date.
*Please ensure all stickers and writing are cleaned off of devices prior to device return*
Device Drop Off at our NEW Location:
Innovation Center
20402 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Device Drop Off Hours:
Monday - Friday from 8AM to 4PM
*The Innovation Center has the Firebird logo and the words "Aspire" on the building. It is NOT the building with the Flag Poles – that is the District Office; please look for the building with the big glass windows/doors and follow the signage for the Aspire doorbell. Ring the doorbell and someone will assist you shortly.
If you have any questions or need to make other arrangements for returning your device, please contact us at Aspire@dvusd.org. We are here to help!
Yearbooks
Students who pre-purchased yearbooks can pick them up at the Innovation Center when they return their Chromebooks.
STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT REGISTERED WILL HAVE COURSES SELECTED FOR THEM
Its that time of year to PRE-Register for next school year for grade 9-12. Please watch the video and complete the registration form for the grade your student will be in NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to reach out to me. -Mrs Posivak
- 22-23 Freshman Pre-Registration (9th Grade NEXT Year)
- 22-23 Sophomore Pre-Registration (10th Grade NEXT year)
- 22-23 Junior Pre-Registration (11th Grade NEXT year)
- 22-23 Senior Pre-Registration (12th Grade NEXT year).
College Scholarship Opportunities
Attached is a scholarship opportunity as well as this portal for community college scholarship portal.
It is IMPERATIVE you complete the FASFA to be eligible for scholarships at any Tech School, Community College or 4 Year College or University.
On my website there are resources and links to support you through this process as well as on your Major Clarity Account
- https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
- https://fafsa.ed.gov
- https://www.askbenji.org/ Get help with your FAFSA right away!
Aspire Seniors: Graduation Information Letter
Tickets are not required for graduation
Graduation to be held at State Farm Stadium
Graduation Dates
May 16, 2022 - early release for SDOHS, DVHS and BCHS
SDOHS = 1:30 pm,
DVHS = 4:30 pm,
BCHS = 7:00 pm
May 17, 2022 early release for MRHS and BGHS
MRHS = 1:30 pm
BGHS = 4:30 pm
Counselor Corner
Email: megan.posivak@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/77699
Phone: (623) 445-4977
My Hours
MY HOURS
Just a friendly reminder: My Hours for students are due weekly.
Use the following link to learn more
Canvas
Tech Hub
Check out the Tech Hub: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/75400
Aspire Online Library
My Hours
As a reminder for your student's success please meet the hours required for Aspire.
Students need to complete each week
Below is the list of hours per week that students are expected to engage in instruction. Synchronous time for K-8 may be included in these times:
- Kindergarten: 10 hours per week
- 1st-3rd Grade: 20 hours per week
- 4th-6th Grade: 25 hours per week
- 7th and 8th Grade: 5 hours per week, per course
- 9th -12th Grade - 7 hour per course, per week
Attendance hours includes time on the computer, research, reading, writing, reviewing and completing assignments
Supports are available to assist students:
- K-8: daily Zoom sessions
- 9-12: in person teacher support
We look forward to a successful semester with your scholar!