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Week 20 Recap
Happy New Year!
Ancient Greece in 6th Grade
Kagan Structures
Teacher Development
We kicked off our first day back with staff PD on Monday at Sonoran Foothills. Our staff is refreshed and ready for 2023!
Positive Office Referral Winners
PTSO Update
Support SV w/ Amazon Smile
Did you know? You can support Sierra Verde PTSO with a percentage back from your Amazon purchases, at no additional cost to you. When you shop using AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you'll find the same Amazon storefront with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to Sierra Verde PTSO, at no additional cost.
It’s quick and easy to set up, here are the steps for desktop/web and mobile! How to use AmazonSmile on a desktop/web browser:
1. Visit smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
3. Select the charity ‘Sierra Verde PSTO Inc’
4. Start shopping!
Remember to checkout at smile.amazon.com to generate donations for your chosen charity –add a bookmark at smile.amazon.com to make it easy to shop.
How to use AmazonSmile using the Amazon app on a mobile phone:
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app
2. Navigate to the main menu (=)
3. Tap on Settings and then select “AmazonSmile”
4. Select the charity ‘Sierra Verde PSTO Inc’ and then follow the on-screen instructions to turn ON AmazonSmile in the mobile app.
5. Once AmazonSmile has been activated in your app, future eligible app purchases will generate a donation for the charity you have selected.
Note: The tablet app is not yet supported. Visit smile.amazon.com/onthego to learn more.
Questions? Contact Megan Munson (SV parent) sierra.verde.elementary@gmail.com
Volunteer of the Week ~Megan Munson~
Welcome (back) to SV Nurse Lynn!
I am super excited to be back with my SV family!
Nurse Lynn
Middle School Sports Schedule
Away Volleyball Games
1/10 at Terramar 4:30 pm
Home Volleyball Games
1/12 vs. West Wing 4:30 pm
Cross Country
1/11 at Desert Mountain 5/6 and 7/8 Wednesday 4:30 pm
Open Enrollment Notification for 23-24
Families will be notified next week regarding open enrollment applications for 23-24 has been approved, waitlisted, or denied via email from district office. Upon notification, a registration must be completed online, no later than 10 days after notification of the decision, or the student potentially forfeits the approved Open Enrollment and may need to reapply.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 623-376-4800.
Fitness Bingo Challenge
Mindfulness Monday Challenge of the Week
“This week we are focusing on Mindful Integrity. The quality of being whole and undivided”. Not the definition we usually think of when we consider integrity. In fact, we usually think about honesty, moral principles, trustworthiness, and other equally admirable qualities. But when cast in this light, the idea of mindful integrity changes a bit. To intentionally choose integrity, we need to remember that there is a sense of wholeness involved. Every time we make a decision, we should look to that core of values which remain whole and undivided. If our day-to-day choices are flimsy or waffle back and forth, there is a lack of mindful integrity. But once we know who we are, and we decide to nurture that person, our integrity becomes stronger, more prominent, and our actions reflect that inner solid core: whole and undivided. As we tell students, integrity is the most important characteristic you can possess. Once it is cracked or torn, it can never be whole again.
Challenge of the Week: Every day this week, be a role model of integrity for others. Be consistent, open and clear. Encourage those around you to ask questions and stand up for what they believe in.
Join Team SV (Paraprofessional, Crossing Guard, Cook, and Viper Den)
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.
Yearbook Ads
Office Updates
- Next Friday 1/13 is a 2:00 pm Early Release for teachers to work on their Collaborative Teams.
- DVUSD and Sierra Verde will be closed on Monday 1/16 in observance of MLK Jr. Day.
- Reminder our bike racks are locked during school hours only.
- We have a volunteer training on 1/17 at 5:00 pm in the media center for anyone who wants to become a volunteer or field trip chaperone.
- For those who are interested in volunteering in classrooms and/or attending field trips, you will need to attend a one time district volunteer training (class locations and times can be found at www.dvusd.org). If you have already taken the training you must come in to the front office to update your information, this must be done every year.
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