Hawk Happenings
March 28, 2022
Principal's Message
Some of you may notice the fencing additions by the kindergarten playground. This is our outdoor learning space beginning to take shape! We can't wait to share more updates soon!
Our Spring Book Fair is this week, Monday, March 28th - Friday, April 1st, before and after school in the parking lot. *We will have to cancel if there is rain tomorrow.
Rainy Day Drop Off
In the event that it is raining during drop off tomorrow morning, students can be dropped off in the car lane, or they may walk through the office to their designated location:
- Kindergarten will line up in the kinder hallways
- 1st-3rd grades will be in the library
- 4-6th grades will be in the multipurpose room
Testing Dates - IMPORTANT
This Spring, PVUSD students in grades 3rd-8th will complete a REQUIRED state test titled, Arizona Academic Standards Assessment, AASA. Students in 5th, 8th, and 11th will also take a state science test titled, AZSci. Statewide testing is very important because it is intended to objectively evaluate whether your child has mastered grade-level standards for their specific grade level. The AASA and AzSCI will provide information that will improve how students are taught, how teachers are coached, and how we can better support students. The state test is intended to give teachers an objective measure of how your child is progressing and measure how they are academically growing compared to other students in the state. Additionally, the AASA can provide benchmarks for parents and teachers, students, and schools. All public schools are required to administer state standardized assessments to fulfill the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act. If you would like to read more information about Arizona state testing, please visit the following website: https://www.azed.gov/assessment
Our AASA/AzSCI testing dates at DTES will be as follows:
March 29th - 5th grade Science Testing (AzSCI)
April 6th - 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade Writing (AASA)
April 12th & 14th - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - Math/ELA Part 1, Part 2 (AASA)
April 19th & 20th - 5/6 SC - ELA/Math Part 1, Part 2 (AASA)
April 18th & 20th - 6th grade ELA/Math Part 1, Part 2 (AASA)
Please do your best to schedule all doctor and other appointments outside of testing dates.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 5th: Early Release
PTO Kona Ice Fundraiser at Cashman Park
Thursday, April 7th: Governing Board Meeting
Friday, April 15th: No School
Tuesday, April 19th: PTO Chipotle Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 20th: United Parent Council Meeting
Thursday, April 21st: Governing Board Meeting
Friday, April 22nd: Chorus Performance at NCHS
Tuesday, April 26th: DTES School Council Meeting
Thursday, April 28th: PTO Math Game Night
Parent Input Form 22/23 School Year
School Council Interest
The Desert Trails School Council is composed of two parents, two teachers, a classified employee, a community member and the principal. We focus on school improvement and make student centered decisions. All School Council members serve for a term of two years.
Meetings are held monthly at a mutually convenient time for members. Presently there is one opening for a parent. If you are interested in the parent position, please submit this interest form by 4:00 PM on April 22, 2021
Old News - But Still Good Information
Infinite Campus Changes
On March 17th, 2022, we will be moving our district’s IC instance from locally hosted servers to Infinite Campus’ Cloud!
Infinite Campus will be down for a majority of the day on March 17th
What will be different for you and your students?
The URLs to IC will change on March 17th after the migration:
The DNSs (the shortcuts we use) will be redirected to the new URLs on March 17th after the migration:
Students/parents: portal.pvschools.net
What will YOU need to do?
Clear your cache to remove outdated browsing history
Update or delete any old bookmarks pointing to the old IC
Create new bookmarks (click on the URL and then click on the “star” icon in the browser bar)
What will your Students/Parents need to do?
Browser access:
Clear cache to remove outdated browsing history
Update or delete any old bookmarks pointing to the old IC
App interface:
Update mobile app
Check your Infinite Campus app for an update
User will have to log out and log back in
Verify notifications are still active
Technology & Dress Code Reminders
Personal devices (e.g. smart watches, cell phones) will be in silent mode while on campus. (No texting or calling allowed. If a student needs to contact parents, a staff member will help them make a call.)
Students will keep their cell phone in their backpack while on school campus, unless directed by a teacher.
As it starts to warm up, remember our dress code.
Closed toed shoes, heels are not allowed
Midriffs must be covered (no crop tops)
Shorts must fully cover the rear
Tank tops should have at least 2 finger width straps.
If students are in need of covering up, we will do our best to provide additional clothing more appropriate for school.
Sculpture Garden
Our sculpture garden will soon be growing. Our 6th grade class of 2020’s piece is nearly complete, and this year’s 6th grade’s sculpture is in production.
As a reminder, these works of art are made in collaboration with DTES 6th graders and PV High School welding students. They are not for climbing or touching. Thank you for keeping your little ones off of them.
Desert Trails Staff Shout Outs!
Please take a moment to share your child's positive experiences in class and/or some of the fabulous things your child's teacher is doing. Your response will be shared. Thank you in advance for your submission.
PVUSD is Hiring
Potential candidates can view and apply for open positions at www.pvschools.net/hiring. If assistance with the online application is needed, please call 602-449-2000.
PVUSD Open Enrollment for the 2022/2023 School year is here!
- Open Enrollment form is Online
USNews Best Schools
I am excited to share that Desert Trails ranked #9 in the state of Arizona for Best Middle Schools (6-8th grades) and #21 for Best Elementary Schools in Arizona!
Best Elementary Schools in Arizona
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Every Child ~ Every Day!
About Desert Trails
Location: 4315 East Cashman Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-449-4100