District Dialogue Bi-weekly news from the Laveen Elementary School District
May 15, 2015
Cash receives $51,000 grant
Governor’s Office staffers visit Vista
M.C. Cash School is the recipient of a $51,850 grant by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. This funding will provide fresh fruits and vegetables to Cash students throughout next school year. The program was established to expand the variety of fruits and vegetables children experience, increase children’s fruit and vegetable consumption, and create healthier eating habits.
Students at Vista del Sur were visited by members of the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families. The visitors were on hand to promote Global Youth Service Day and support the Governor’s Youth Commission through a service reading project. Staffers read Shh, We’re Writing the Constitution to students and answered questions.
Rogers Ranch receives grant Rogers Ranch received a $700 grant from the Arizona Cardinals Charity. Through a partnership with Wells Fargo, the team donates money for every passing touchdown. Rogers Ranch was selected because of their relationship with Wells Fargo through United Way’s Thriving Together initiative.
Rogers Ranch students add trees to Chavez Park In celebration of Earth Day Rogers Ranch students planted trees at Cesar Chavez Park. The students were greeted by the Phoenix Suns gorilla before donning their gloves and grabbing shovels provided by the City of Phoenix. City workers were on hand to assist and teach the students about the young trees and the benefits they provide to residents.
2015 Spring Arts Festival The District Dialogue is issued twice monthly.
Pilar, Olheiser are April’s Employees of the Month Employees of the month for April were Mrs. Maria Pilar, M.C. Cash kindergarten teacher and Mr. Bryan Olheiser, lead custodian at Laveen School. Mrs. Pilar was recognized for always maintaining a positive attitude and holding high expectations for herself regarding the quality of work she performs. She is viewed as a positive role model by the student body because she is so willing to help out in any situation. She is involved in a number of committees that support the students and staff and still finds time to attend sporting events, concerts, fundraisers and neighborhood clean-ups. Even as a kindergarten teacher, she impacts the entire school by opening her door to anyone who may need extra support. Mr. Olheiser was recognized for ensuring his school’s campus looks the best it can every day. In addition to keeping the campus looking great, he is always willing to help when needed. He is happy to help complete any task to ensure classroom instruction is interrupted as little as possible. He greets every visitor with the upmost respect. Photos of all Employee of the Month recipients, as well as from other district happenings, can be viewed on our flickr page, www.flickr.com/photos/laveenesd/
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May 15, 2015