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Week 33 Recap
AASA Testing is Done (Mostly)
As always, our students have done an outstanding job on their state testing this week. Their hard work and dedication was evident this week as our 3rd-8th graders completed AASA Reading and Math. We still have third grade oral fluency to complete next week as well as makeup for any absent students. Thanks for your help with attendance over the past few weeks, we hope it continues through the rest of 4th quarter so we can all finish the year strong.
As we look ahead, we are excited to remind everyone of our upcoming STEAM Night on April 27 at 5:00 PM. This is an opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and creativity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The event will feature food trucks, student STEAM projects on display, as well as live performances and demonstrations from band, choir, drama, and STEM. We hope that you will join us for a night of fun and learning.
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Stomp Rockets
Wellness Wednesday
Positive Office Referral Winners
This week's positive office referral winners are: Easton, Hannah, Avery, Angeles, Carter, Austin, Jeffery, Hannah, Lucy, Nico, Sadie, Delaney, and Christian. Thank you all for leading with kindness and setting a great example!
PTSO Update
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming May 8-12th. The PTSO needs help making signs for our teachers. We particularly need help with 5-8th grades and specials teachers. If you are willing to help, please email Justine Huh at justinehuh@gmail.com. Let's show our teachers how much we care!
50/50 Raffle-
The PTSO is holding a 50/50 raffle that will be drawn on Movie Night. The winner will win half of the funds raised. The other half will go towards the teacher's end of the year party that the PTSO throws. If you are not able to make it to Movie Night, you can still purchase raffle tickets- you do not need to be present to win. Just go to- https://charityauction.bid/2022SierraVerdeSilentAuction and purchase $2 raffle tickets under the "2023 50/50 Raffle" tab or use the QR code listed below.
Movie Night- Friday, April 21 is Movie Night at Sierra Verde. Come join us at the flagpole to watch The Greatest Showman Sing A Long!
Aladdin Jr. Student Production
Are you ready for a "magical" night of entertainment. The student performance of Aladdin Jr. is nearing! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The performances will be Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8.00 on line or $10.00 at the door. Come and see our amazing Viper actors on stage! Order your tickets online following the directions below.
SV Spiritwear Store
Instrument Fitting Night
If your student is currently in band and is looking to switch instruments, they must attend this event so we can finalize their switch. All students who will be starting band next year are REQUIRED to attend one of these two nights. I will be there to answer any other questions you may have. We will also have Milano Music on site to help you with all rental and equipment needs for the following year! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at benjamin.lynch@dvusd.org. Thank you and I hope to see you at our fitting night!
Enhanced Security at Sierra Verde
Mindful Monday
Mindfulness Activity of the Week: Mindful Natural Observation
This exercise is as simple as it is powerful. It is designed to connect us with the beauty of the natural environment. Choose a natural object - a flower, insect, tree, anything. Now relax and explore the object like you have never seen it before. Visually explore every aspect of it and connect with the object and its role int he natural world for as long as your concentration allows.
Middle School Sports Schedule
4/18 Away @ Terramar 4:30 pm
4/20 Home vs. West Wing 4:30 pm
Yearbooks Still Available
Parents Needed for ELA Curriculum Adoption
Parents of 4th-6th grade DVUSD students are invited to apply for membership on the 6-8 ELA curriculum materials adoption committee. The 6-8 ELA Curriculum Materials Adoption Committee will recommend new curriculum materials for grades 6-8 English Language Arts (ELA) courses for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year. The committee will review curriculum materials submitted by vendors to assess alignment with specific criteria including alignment to the Arizona State Standards for ELA. The committee will also participate in vendor presentations and come to consensus on a recommendation of curriculum materials for each grade level.
All meetings will be held on Zoom from 4:00-6:00pm. The dates and times are as follows:
Meeting #1: April 25, 2023 - Purpose and focus of the committee, review and understand the scoring rubric
Meeting #2: May 2, 2023 - Evaluation of materials
Meeting #3: May 22, 2023 - Vendor Presentations
Meeting #4: May 23, 2023 - Vendor Presentations & Committee Discussion
If you are interested in participating on the 6-8 ELA Curriculum Materials Adoption Committee, please submit this form: https://url.dvusd.org/ELAAdoptionApplication2023 by April 14th.
A Message from the Health Office
DVUSD Community Education Summer Camp
23-24 Vacancies
Community Education is also hiring before and after care workers for our Viper Den program. This is a 6 hour per day position before and after school. If you are interested in this position please contact Dina Sands 623-376-3903 or stop by our office for more information.
Office Updates
- Next Friday 4/21 is a Full Day, with a 3:30 pm release.
- If your child is absent please call our attendance line directly for faster reporting at 623-376-4890
- We cannot sign out kids 15 minutes before dismissal (3:15 is the cutoff).
- 4/18 Middle School Panoramic Photos
- 4/18 Kinder Cap and Gown Photos
- Friday 4/21 is 4th-6th Grade Field Day 9:00-11:30 am (siblings are not able to attend)
Have a Great Weekend
Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Nationally Accredited STEM Certification
"A" Rated School by Arizona Dept. of Education
Proud Home of the Vipers
Deer Valley Unified School District
Email: Tony.Galietti@dvusd.org
Website: dvusd.org/sierraverde
Location: 7241 West Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-376-4800
Twitter: @SVViperPride