New River Elementary Wildcat Update
April 19, 2021
Fifth Grade Students on Field Day, Friday, April 16th!
Second Grade Students on Field Day, Friday, April 16th!
St. Mary's Food Bank "Backpack" PrograM! watch for permission slips soon. Thank you, Lisa
6th Grade Students Enjoying Field Day!
Field Day was a Great Success! Thanks Coach Peper!
It Was a Perfect Day for Field Day!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL CALENDAR
- AzM2 State Testing April 5-May 14, 2021
- Full Day Friday @ 3:30 p.m. - April 23, 2021
- DVUSD Virtual Career Event-Friday, April 16, 2021- 4-6 p.m. (See information flier below)
PTSA General Membership board meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 30, 2021- Early Release 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
Important State Testing Information - Please read
AzM2 State testing continues next week! Click here to read a parent letter about state testing and visit this webpage for more information https://www.dvusd.org/Page/31740.
It is important that all student have their own headphones for the testing. If you are able, please purchase a set for your students to bring to school.
See attachment above for the testing schedule for each grade level.
Tax Credit Information/Donate to New River School @ https://ww.dvusd.org/taxcredit
EXCITING NEWS! You now have until May 17, 2021 to take advantage of the 2020 tax credit on your Arizona State taxes. The Arizona tax credit program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows a tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and up to $400.00 for married couples, filing jointly, in support of extracurricular activities. The tax credit reduces your tax burden to the state of Arizona, dollar for dollar.
Report Cards
We have just started the fourth quarter this week. Student's third quarter report card grades can be found on Powerschools. If you would like a paper copy or need assistance with finding grades on Powerschools please email Kara Knorr at kara.knorr@dvusd.org or call at 623-376-3505. We had classroom assemblies for Grades 3-6 on Thursday, April 1, 2021 to celebrate Honor Roll and Principal's List students.
New River Yearbook
Thank you to New River/DVOA Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Moller for taking on the task of compiling pictures and creating our yearbook in record time. Watch for Yearbook Order envelopes this week!
Community Education
Summer Adventure Camp Registration is now open at DVUSD.org/Summer at several locations throughout the district.
New River PTSA Elections
Make a difference and get involved. Join the New River PTSA Board. See attachment for the nomination paperwork. The forms are due to Lisa Willingham by April 12, 2021. Nominations will be presented at PTSA General Membership board meeting on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. A zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting for anyone that wants to join.
If you don't want to be on the board but want to be a member, 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.
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
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!
Calling all Next Year's Kindergarteners
Kindergarten Round-Up was this week. If you missed it here are a couple videos you can view to learn all about kindergarten at New River! Meet the principal and take a school tour: https://youtu.be/3bVxzwPfzc4 Meet Mrs. Martin a kindergarten teacher and learn about the classroom: https://youtu.be/UHgdEmvIqsQ
We are now enrolling kindergarten students for students who turn 5 years old by August 31, 2021 for the 2021-22 school year! Deer Valley Unified School District also has Early Kindergarten Entry testing, please see information below or click on this link: Kindergarten / Early Entry Kindergarten (dvusd.org). Please stop by the office anytime during normal hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick up a registration packet from Kara or Lisa.
Children who turn 5 between September 1 and December 31, 2021 may be assessed to determine readiness for early entrance into kindergarten. The intent of early entrance is to identify highly capable children who miss the regular September 1 cutoff for kindergarten entrance. Early entry is specifically geared for children whose curriculum achievement level far exceeds the norm. In order to be considered for the early entrance acceptance, the child must exhibit advanced skills in language arts, mathematics, and in social, emotional, and motor development as measured by tests administered by the Deer Valley Unified School District. Log onto https://www.dvusd.org/Page/30453 for more information.
Food and Nutrition
We continue to serve breakfast and lunch DAILY at no charge for all students.
Click here to access the virtual breakfast and lunch menu.
Student Handbook
Click on this link to view the student handbook or you can view the handbook on the school website.
New River School
Email: tina.marone@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