Norterra Canyon News
January, 2017
Welcome 2017!
This is a very quick newsletter to inform you of some upcoming events and share celebrations from December. The February newsletter will be here before we know it!
Mountain Man Visit
4th Grade enjoyed learning about life in the wild with The Mountain Man.
Peter Pan
Mr. Burns, AKA Gentleman Jack, brought our baby tortoise to Mrs. Thelander's class for a visit.
Canned Food Drive
Student Government raised over 2,707 cans for St. Mary's Food Bank. Thank you for your donations!
Norterra Canyon Annual Spelling Bee Winners!
Congratulations-
- David Bowen- 7/8 grade winner
- Jalene Mackmer- 7/8 grade alternate
- Evan Mackmer- 4-6 grade winner
- Matt Wick- 4-6 grade alternate
The Annual Boosterthon Pirate Fun Run is Coming Soon!
Look for more information to come. Our Fun Run will take place on March 9th. Fundraising activities will start on February 28th. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Upcoming Events
- EARLY RELEASE: Friday, Jan 13- Dismissal at 11:35
- NO SCHOOL: Monday, Jan 16- Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Day!
- CIT Meeting: Thursday, Jan 19, 4:00 p.m.- Norterra Canyon Conference Room
- PIRATE PRIDE ASSEMBLIES: Fridays, Jan 20 & 27 at 8:15- Norterra Canyon Courtyard
- GEOGRAPHY BEE: Tuesday, Jan 31st- During the school day
- KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP (For Next Year's Kinder Families): Thursday, Feb 2nd from 5:00-6:00- Norterra Canyon
VISIT THE CALENDAR ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR MORE EVENTS! http://www.dvusd.org/Page/272
PTSA Events
JANUARY
- NCPTSA GENERAL MEETING:, Thursday, Jan 19 at 6:15 p.m. - Norterra Canyon School Library
- MOTHER/SON EVENT (TBD): Saturday, Jan. 21 - (Time and Location TBD)
FEBRUARY
- FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY!: Thursday, Feb 2 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Norterra Canyon School Circle Drive
- FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE: Saturday, Feb 18 - (TIME and LOCATION TBD)
For more information about Norterra Canyon's PTSA- http://ncptsa.org/
Muffins With Santa & Mrs. Claus
We are grateful for all the families who joined us for Muffins with Santa & Mrs. Claus. You donated gifts and cash for Children's Crisis Center of AZ and filled our hearts with gratitude for our Pirate family.
Norterra Canyon School
Attendance: 623-445-8290
Website: http://www.dvusd.org/Domain/119
Location: 2200 W Maya Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Phone: (623) 445-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptainGraybeard/