Anthem School Updates
Last Day of School is May 23 - Release at 12:05
SUMMER LEARNING FUN
- DREAMBOX is free for students to use all summer!
- Read - Read - Read! Go to the library or book store to keep books on hand throughout the summer. Instead of being on a device in the car, keep some books easy to reach on hand.
- Games - playing games helps with logic, taking turns, communication, strategy and much more!
- Encourage writing - journal, scrapbook, write to a friend or family member!
- Hand on activities - encourage creative thinking to build a craft or project out of household materials. The sky is the limit!
- Go Geocaching - modern day scavenger hunts using handheld GPS or your smart phone.
- Coding - Students can log onto Tynker or Code.org
- Traveling - learn about geography, traditions, history and even let students research and plan activities to do!
Maintenance position open! Call 623-376-3700
Rocket Choir
Father Daughter Dance
Staff Fun
Career Day
All Things E.Q.
Hello Parents,
Our motto in school this week is:
I am someone people can count on.
Our goal this week is for students to understand that having integrity means they are someone people can count on. In school, we explain that having integrity means doing the right thing, all the time, even when no one is watching.
I think the book, The Empty Pot by Demi (There is no last name - it's a Cher thing) is a great book to share with your kids about integrity. Even if you have older children, consider reading it, or simply summarize the story because it explains integrity perfectly.
Below is a summary of the book from Publishers Weekly:
Ping is a Chinese boy with an emerald green thumb; he can make anything grow "as if by magic.'' One day the Emperor announces that he needs a successor, someone who can carry on after he is gone with the ruling of the kingdom and the growing of the flowers. He gives each child one seed, and the one who grows the best flower will take over after him. Competition is fierce, and Ping is heartbroken that nothing comes up, despite his careful tending. On the day of the competition, he is the only child with an empty pot; all the others bring lush plants. But the Emperor has tricked everyone by distributing cooked seeds, unable to grow; and Ping, with his empty pot, is the only honest gardener--and the winner.
As we work together to build the skills our students will need for future success I think of a quote from Warren Buffett:
"In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities:
integrity, intelligence, and energy.
And if they don't have the first one, the other two will kill you."
A blunt, but honest look at the importance of integrity! Developing integrity in our children isn't a one time lesson because integrity is a choice we make over and over again. Thank you for helping us create a community where our students are exposed to thought-provoking concepts at school and home.
Have a great week,
Danna Evans
All Things E.Q. -The Discovery of You!
Upcoming Dates
5/16 Kindergarten program at 5:30
5/20 4th grade Wax Museum
5/21 8th grade promotion dance at 6:30
5/22 8th grade promotion at 6:30
5/22 8th graders ONLY - early release at 12:05
5/23 Last day of School - Early Release
Dates for next year
August 5 Meet the Teacher Night 4:30-6:00
August 7 First Day of School
August 28 Curriculum Night
Anthem School
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- A Rated School
Email: deb.roets@dvusd.org
Website: anthem.dvusd.org
Location: 41020 North Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-3700
Twitter: @AN_Rockets