District Dialogue Bi-weekly news from the Laveen Elementary School District
March 10, 2017
Principal honored by county
Rogers Ranch home to two “A+ Teachers”
Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson and representatives from the Maricopa County Education Services Agency surprised Rogers Ranch principal Tim Thomas on campus with the Rodel Exemplary Principal Award. Thomas was one of only eight principals across the state to receive this honor. The Rodel Exemplary Principal award recognizes leaders with a documented history of student achievement growth, a positive school culture, and an active engagement of parents and community. “These school leaders are shining examples of the professionalism and skill that we need to push education in Arizona to the next level,” said Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson. “And, as Rodel Exemplary Principals, they will help to develop the next generation of Arizona’s school leaders.” Recipients of the award go on to mentor Aspiring Principals over a two-year period.
12 News recognized two Rogers Ranch staff members as their A+ Teachers of the Week. Teacher James Flowers and Principal Tim Thomas were featured on the station’s weekly segment.
Phoenix Symphony comes to Trailside The Phoenix Symphony visited Trailside Point as part of the organization's Mind Over Music program. The program studies how music affects student achievement and provides tools for teachers to integrate music into the core academic areas. Symphony musicians performed for the school's advanced and junior orchestras, while providing short lessons between each piece.
100 yoga mats distributed to Laveen students The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts donated 100 yoga mats to students at Laveen School for their new Mindfulness program. The mat purchase was part of the Institute’s February fundraising campaign to support Laveen’s before-school yoga program. The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has provided instructors to facilitate the school’s program and staff the Mind, Body, Spirit Room. .
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Leahy, Martin are February’s Employees of the Month Employees of the month for February were Sara Leahy, 2nd Grade Laveen Teacher, and Julia Martin, Paseo Pointe Behavior Monitor. Leahy constantly looks for ways to expand on her student's thinking. She takes into consideration her students background and home life when doing activities and projects and can easily adapt to any situation. She is a leader and takes initiative in PBIS and leadership meetings and provides her team advice and guidance during PLCs. She communicates well with parents, often inviting them in to become involved in their child’s classroom. Martin is always smiling, demonstrating positivity, and building strong relationships with staff and students. She works tirelessly to ensure all students are cared for and offers herself as a mentor to many. She makes it her personal duty to make sure each individual student is safe and set up for success. She opens doors to new Leahy Martin opportunities and positive experiences for students as evidenced by her recent invitation to parents and students to attend a yoga class together. Her professionalism is demonstrated every time she interacts with a student, parent, or staff member.
Laveen celebrates Nat’l School Breakfast Week This is National School Breakfast Week. Special guests have been visiting with students each morning in the cafeteria. Students who participated in breakfast this week received a free 100% juice slush at lunch for participating. Breakfast is available for free to all Laveen students each morning before school.
A new Preschool is on its way to the
Laveen School District The Laveen School District will be opening two preschool programs on the campus of Paseo Pointe in August 2017.
For more information and to join our interest list, visit www.laveeneld.org/preschool PAGE 2
Spring Arts Festival April 7 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LEC Lawn, 5001 W. Dobbins Business Department Honored The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Laveen its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The district was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2016.
March 10, 2017