August Newsletter
Imagine Desert West
Welcome Back Dragons!
Dear Parents, We are very excited to announce that Imagine Desert West was named National School of Character. We are making many positive changes this school year to better meet the needs of your children. We will continue to focus on building strong foundational skills in both reading and math. We will be starting a new K-8th math curriculum - Eureka math. Middle School students will receive individualized schedules built to meet their needs and interests. We have added four new classrooms at the front of the school. This year promises to be another amazing one!
Parents, please review the uniform policy with your child; send them with the appropriate uniform. On the first day of school, the student will report directly to the classroom.
We are here to serve your child and to provide a safe environment, academically challenging and motivating. If you have, any questions do not hesitate to call us at 623-344-7150.
Class Schedules Elementary 2017-18
Class Schedule Middle School
Important changes you need to be aware of
Drop off and pick up
Cellphone policy
Student cell/smart phones, smart watches, and music players are not to be visible or in use inside the classroom. Students will be expected to have these devices inside their backpacks/bags/purses and set on silent or turned off while inside the classroom.
IDW provides our students with Chromebooks, computers, and hand held devices as needed for instruction, and these additional student devices are a distraction that impact instructional time. The classroom teachers will assign a consequence if the student has the device out during class. The new procedures will be reviewed in classrooms during the first week of school.
If there is an emergency please contact the front office and we will alert your child.
Consequences:
Warning.
Remove phone from student; return at the end of the hour.
Remove phone from student and return at the end of the day.
Remove phone from student and return to parent.
Remove phone from student –parent student conference with administration.
Office behavioral Referral.
Dress code
Imagine Desert West strives to maintain an environment that is safe for all students and is free from threat and danger. It is our intent to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and not distracting in any way.
Therefore, the following standardized dress code regulations are in effect for all students at Desert West for the 2017/18 school year.
Students are required to wear the following:
1. A plain white, navy blue. Hunter green or burgundy polo shirt/top/blouse with a plain collar and plain sleeves No logos of any kind shall be on the shirt.
No sleeveless shirts are allowed. No tee shirts. No printed tee shirts or colored tee shirt, are to be worn under the all-white shirt. Button down, turtleneck, and mock turtleneck shirts are acceptable. Shirts/tops/blouses must be tucked in at all times.
Shirts/tops/blouses must be long enough to stay tucked in with your arms raised. Shirts that are oversized or too tight are not allowed. School athletics issued jerseys/uniforms are allowed on game days only and should be worn over the appropriate collared shirt. No undergarments may show.
Fridays Only - Students may wear blue jeans that meet the regular dress code and either a school polo shirt or a school spirit t-shirt.
2. Dark navy blue or khaki, industrial uniform style pants (Dockers brand is an example of an appropriate pant style), walking shorts, skirts, culottes, or jumpers (girls only) of the appropriate length and fit are allowed. No athletic wear is allowed. This includes fleece, spandex, and nylon (windbreaker material). All bottoms must be hemmed with thread. They cannot be cuffed up or stapled up. The length of the pants may not cover shoes or be dragging on the floor.
No logos of any kind including athletic and professional sports logos. Shorts may cover the knee but may not go past the knee. Shorts and skirts must be as long as the end of the fingers when fingers are on the side. Slits in skirts, dresses, or pants are not allowed. No oversized/baggy/loose fit pants or shorts will be allowed.
3. In regards to uniform bottoms, the following are unacceptable:
Levi's/denim material Overalls Corduroy material Velour or Velvet material Fleece, spandex, nylon material Capri style pants/shorts with large side pockets Slits/cuts on sides of leg scams No skinny or tight pants allowed at all!
4. No undergarments may show or skinny or tight pants. Girls may wear shorts under their skirts provided they do not show.
5. Belts are required. No initials/designs/printing on buckles or banging belts are allowed.
6. No caps, hats, or any headwear is allowed. No unusual hair styles (including Mohawks, razor or designs, or names in hair) No earrings for boys
7. Students must wear covered footwear only. No slippers, thongs, open-toed/open heeled sandals/shoes, or high heels may be worn. Platform shoes of any kind are not allowed. Socks are recommended at all times. Socks and nylons/stockings can be no longer than mid-calf. Any footwear apparel such as shoelaces or emblems cannot be altered from original manufacturer's design. No colored shoe laces.
8. Sunglasses are not allowed at school.
9. Winter Wear Policy- During the winter months, students will only be allowed to wear all white, hunter green, burgundy, or navy blue jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts. No logos of any kind. No stripes or decorations of any kind. No writing/printing of any kind. School issued sweatshirts will be allowed. Collars of the white shirt must be exposed over all sweatshirts at all times.
10. Any buttons, jewelry, and other accessories which contain vulgar, lewd, obscene or other messages which may lead to substantial interference with school activities, including those which advocate the use of alcohol, drugs, and those, which refer to, or identify gangs, are not allowed. This includes backpacks and notebooks that are written on inappropriately.
*Every Friday students will be allowed to wear jeans with their spirit shirt only. However, shirts must be kept tucked in.
Please welcome our new and returning staff for the 2017-18 school year
Kindergarten Teacher's
Kindergarten
First Grade Team
Second Grade Team
Third Grade Team
Fourth Grade Team
Fifth Grade Team
Sixth Grade Team
Seventh Grade Team
Eight Grade Team
Elective / Special Classes
Mrs.Elias (Theater)
Mrs.Gonzalez Computer Science
Mr.Quinones (PE)
Miss Gonzalez Technology * Elementary
Mr. Luke (P.E) *Elementary
Mr. Joel Arts * Elementary
Parents IDW Partners in Education
Reading is not limited by language
Did you know that your child also benefits from reading in your native language?
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/why-reading-your-kids-your-home-language-will-help-them-become-better-readersYour Right To Know
IDW Parents have the right to know
Title I School-wide and Title I Targeted Assistance Programs Parents you may ask Mrs. Hernandez at the front office the following information:
- If the teacher meets State Qualifications/licensure requirements
- If the teacher is teaching under an Emergency Teaching Certificate
- If the teacher has a bachelor’s degree.
- If the child receives services from a paraprofessional and the qualifications of the paraprofessional.
Imagine Desert West
Website: dwdragons.org
Location: 6738 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone: (623) 344-7150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Imagine-Desert-West
Twitter: @IDWDRAGONSAZ