District Dialogue Bi-weekly news from the Laveen Elementary School District Laveen schools participate in Digital Learning Day
Vista del Sur builds garden
On February 17, all Laveen schools participated in Digital Learning Day. Over 240 teachers across the district conducted Digital Learning Day activities. This nationwide celebration began in 2012 as a way to highlight technology use in the classroom, recognize innovative teachers, and share technology programs that improve student achievement. Digital Learning Day promotes the effective use of modern day tools to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools. Laveen schools were asked to submit a Digital Learning Day documentary to highlight this event at their campus. Videos can be viewed on our website, www.laveeneld.org.
Last spring, the Western Growers Association provided Vista del Sur with a $1,500 Edible Garden Grant. The students have been preparing their garden and recently planted. Students in Grades Kindergarten through third chose seeds or plants based on the science standards they are learning. The students were excited to plant their own seeds and will be tasked with watering and maintaining the garden as well as eating the fruits and vegetables of their labor.
2nd Annual Spring Arts Festival
Liberty Wildlife visits Laveen Liberty Wildlife, an animal conservatory located in Scottsdale, brought in raptors for the students to see and further discuss conservation efforts. Sixth graders in Ms. Brittani Roy’s classroom have been researching animal conservation.
April 8 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LEC Lawn 5001 W. Dobbins crafts ● vendors entertainment ● food ● student gallery
A member of Liberty Wildlife shows off an owl. .
March 11, 2016
Benefitting the Laveen Education Foundation .
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Henderson, Miller are February’s Employees of the Month Employees of the month for February are Tristan Henderson, Vista del Sur 2nd grade teacher, and Nyeshua Miller, Rogers Ranch behavior monitor. Henderson was nominated for always putting his students first. He serves as a mentor for several students and meets with them each week to discuss challenges, problem solve, and celebrate successes. He works hard to help students that might be struggling while, at the same time, challenging those who may be more advanced. Henderson sponsors the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Club and received the Adult Henderson Miller Coach/Mentor Award from the organization. Miller was nominated for building strong relationships with students and staff. She created, and now leads, the Diamond Girls Club. Made up of 15 seventh and eighth grade girls, the club meets weekly to discuss and perform activities that promote self-respect, etiquette, and good decision-making. Miller is always smiling, demonstrating positivity, and building strong relationships with staff and students.
Fairfax athletes read to 2nd graders
Students Participate in MESA Regionals
Student athletes from Betty Fairfax High School visited several second grade classrooms in celebration of Read Across America. The athletes read a book from the Hog Mollies collection and conducted an activity with the students centered around kindness. Each second grader received a copy of the book to keep.
Over 100 students from across the district participated in the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Regional Design Day held at Grand Canyon University. Trailside Point took first place for their prosthetic arm and Vista took second place in the Change Maker Challenge.
Second teacher job fair planned Know a teacher who would like to work for the Laveen Elementary School District? Laveen will be holding a job fair for those interested in joining our team. Interested teachers should attend the job fair planned for March 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins. Representatives from each of the schools will be available to share information on the school and conduct screening interviews. PAGE 2
National School Breakfast week celebrated Laveen’s cafeterias celebrated National School Breakfast Week with menu favorites, special guests and slushies. The breakfast menu was comprised of students’ favorite items such as breakfast burritos, French toast, and whole wheat donuts. Students who enjoyed a school breakfast received a 100% fruit slushy at lunch. Laveen schools serve breakfast to all students for free each morning before school. This weeklong celebration promoted the nutritious meals that are available every day. Kaitlyn Niemiec, Miss Tempe, was one of the special guests that came to join students for breakfast. March 11, 2016