Wildcat Update
January 8, 2020
Our Beautiful Morning
New River Virtual Spelling Bee
Having fun in Art Class
Announcements
Calendar
- Virtual Learning January 4-15
- Early release at 2:00 pm January 8, 15 and 29
- No School January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Virtual Learning
We will be starting the year off with two weeks of virtual learning January 4-15. Students should have brought their technology home on Thursday along with materials they will need. Students will need a box of crayons and paper for the art lessons. They can use the supplies that were sent at the beginning of the year. If you need any help with materials, technology of internet assistance please call the office.
Check out this video about expectations and incentives for the two weeks: http://youtu.be/z99_stEb7bc?hd=1
Mask Expectations
In an effort to remain on campus after out two week virtual learning, everyone on campus is required to wear a mask. This includes visitors in the the front office and if you are out of your car for drop off and pick up. Make sure the mask is worn properly over the nose and mouth.
Covid Testing
DVUSD is offering COVID testing at Barry Goldwater High School on January 11, 12 and 13th from 12-5pm. For more information click on this link: www.dvusd.org/covidtesting.
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
Calling All Next Year Kindergartners
2021-2022 School year Kindergarten registration is open. If you have a student starting kindergarten next year, come to our school office to register. If you have any questions call Kara Knorr at 623-376-3505.
PTSA
Holiday Shop and popcorn fundraisers were a success. Thank you PTSA volunteers for organizing these events and to all the parents that participated.
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.
Food and Nutrition
This week, there will ONLY be curbside meal pick up on Tues. 1/12/21 (2 day pick up) and Thurs. 1/14/21 (3 day pick up) between 7-9 a.m.
In addition, we will be serving breakfast and lunch DAILY to any of our FSLS students on site --times to be determined based on the number of students. These are free!!!
Click here to access the virtual breakfast and lunch menu.
During the holidays, 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!
Student Handbook
Click on this link to view the student handbook or you can view the handbook on the school website.
Hello Families,
The theme for quarter three is: Am I making an honest effort?
The motto for this week in school is:
I work through confusion.
Students may equate confusion with ability, believing that they are confused because they are not smart. Feeling confused is frustrating for sure, but confusion can be a natural part of learning. We want students to equate confusion with problem-solving, learning, and growth, rather than feelings of inadequacy.
Confusion may be a speed bump on the road to knowledge,
but it is not a reason to stop.
Working together, we can help our students persevere through confusion, rather than allow confusion. Check-in with your child and ask how they feel when they are confused. If there are any unhelpful thoughts, you can help them replace them with more encouraging ones.
Old Thought Patterns
If I am confused, it means:
• I am not smart enough.
• My teacher isn't good because I get confused in class.
• This is too hard for me, and I need to give up because I am confused.
New Thought Patterns
If I am confused, it means:
• I am learning something new.
• My teacher is good because I am challenged in class.
• I keep trying because confusion is a normal part of learning.
Understanding that confusion is normal can help lower feelings of anxiety and frustration and instead encourage perseverance and resiliency.
"Genius is perseverance in disguise." -Mike Newlin
Have a great week,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.
New River School
Email: tina.craig@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