Thunderbolt Times
January 2021
Welcome to Second Semester!
Tech Assistance
Canvas
Power School
Upcoming Events
Chipotle Fundraising Night
*RSVP is not mandatory*
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2021, 04:00 PM
3009 West Agua Fria Freeway, Phoenix, AZ, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Important Dates
January 12- DVUSD Governing Board Meeting (7 pm)
January 15- 90 min early release (1:30 pm)
January 18- Martin Luther King Day- No school
January 19- Return to in Person Learning & Volleyball and Spirit Line begin
January 21-Volunteer training (virtual-must sign up)
January 26- DVUSD Governing Board Meeting (7 pm)
January 27- Chipotle Fundraiser 4-8 pm
January 29- 90 min early release (1:30 pm)
February 5- 90 min early release (1:30 pm)
February 9- DVUSD Governing Board Meeting (7 pm)
February 12- 90 min early release (1:30 pm)
February 15- President's Day- No school
February 23- DVUSD Governing Board Meeting (7 pm)
February 25- Parent Teacher Conferences (virtual) & half day release (11:35 am)
February 26- Half day release (11:35 am)
**All DVUSD Governing Board Meetings begin at 7 pm and are being held virtually.
Please click here for the link to the Governing Board web page to view agendas, past meetings, and to view the live stream.
Volunteering at Desert Sky
Athletics Updates
Volleyball and Spirit Line begins on Tuesday, January 19th. For more information and details, please check out our Athletics home page.
Nurse's Corner
A few reminders:
- Please keep your child home if they are sick. Click here for symptoms of Covid-19.
- Please read the DVUSD COVID -19 reporting procedures. and testing sites.
- DVUSD tracks all cases of reported COVID-19. Visit the dashboard to view the most recent numbers.
- Please call our nurse if your child has had a COVID test and is waiting on results, the child or someone else in the household tests positive for COVID, or the child has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID.
- Please pack an extra mask in your child's back pack in the event they forget to wear one to school, or it gets soiled or damaged.
Student Council
Food and Nutrition Updates
Grads Photography
Thank you!
The Place
Castles N' Coasters
Focus Climbing Center
Mission Bell Church
Discover Card
Shine Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
DVUSD- Business and Fiscal Services/DVUSD Board Members
Back to School Clothing Drive Foundation
Our NJHS Members and Parents at Desert Sky
Thank you to the parents who donated desserts for Parent/Teacher conferences and gift cards over the holiday season.
Mrs. Ann-Marie Champion- MSEd.- Guidance Department
What is a fun fact about you?
I was in the first graduating class of students at DVHS.
What College or University did you attend?
I attended Prescott College and Phoenix College (after attending GCC).
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Cleveland Ohio and moved to Phoenix in 1979.
What hobby or activity do you enjoy?
I LOVE to garden. I am building a sustainable food forest in my backyard.
Email: annmarie.champion@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/domain/5549
Location: 5130 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-467-6518
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Desert-Sky-Middle-School-692163910897548
Ms. Mary Kaczmarowski- Social Studies Educator/ BS in Education
I am an Arizona native and have lived in the northwest valley all my life. I have seen so many changes come to this state is still amazes me that we are still growing, and growing, and growing.
Teaching is a second career for me as I spent the better part of 20 years in medical support services. It seems like yesterday but I have been with Deer Valley 17 years. I enjoy learning about our past. We need to know where we are coming from so that we can guide our own and make informed decisions.
Throughout my life I have felt the importance of those great 'memorable' teachers and how they shaped my life. I know the importance of a teacher to help students grow emotionally and academically. I have worked at Anthem Elementary with both 7th and 8th graders. I enjoy the continuation of my work here at Desert Sky.
What is a fun fact about you?
I have been to 37 states and I have 4 brothers and a sister. I guess that is fun? :-)
What College or University did you attend?
I went to University of Central Florida in Orlando, class of 2003. Moon Valley High School class of 1985.
Where did you grow up?
I was born at St. Joe's here in Phoenix in the late 60s when Phoenix was tiny. I currently live 1.2 miles from where I was born and grew up.
What hobby or activity do you enjoy?
I enjoy reading, being outdoors and going to the beach.
Email: mary.kaczmarowski@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/24667
Location: 5130 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-467-6573
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Desert-Sky-Middle-School-692163910897548