Important School Information
Summer 2011
Dear Families of Deer Canyon,
The start of school is just around the corner! I hope you have enjoyed a fun filled summer and are ready for a wonderful school year. Knowing the busy days ahead, highlighted below are some important activities and events that will start our school year. Stay up to date on school activities and events throughout the year by visiting our school website at www.deercanyon.org. The Google Calendar will keep you apprised of school, PTA and Foundation activities. Please review and plan accordingly. We have an exciting year planned for you!
- August 22nd, 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Connect Ed Messages for Class Placement. Listen for your phone to ring and email to “ding”! Your NEW classroom teacher will be calling and emailing with a special welcome message for you regarding your class assignment for the coming year.
- August 23rd, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Kinder Meet and Greet. Kindergartners and their parents are invited to meet their new teacher in the Kindergarten Playground area and enjoy cookie and juice, making the start of school on Wednesday, August 24th a more comfortable experience. This is informal and no presentation will be made.
- August 24th, 7:55am – School begins for all Kinder – 5th grade students. Preschool begins at 8:30am.
- August 25th, 8:10am, MPR – PTA Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
- August 25th, 11:30am – Kinders Dismissed …. 2:15pm – 1st – 5th Grade Dismissed
- September 8th, 6pm – Back To School Night
- September 26th – Staff Development Day – No School for Students
Please feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Terry Worthington, Principal
| KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE | GRADES 1-5 SCHEDULE |
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(Aug. 24 – Sept 30) Monday – Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 3 – June 7) Monday – Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Nov. 14 – Nov. 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences) (June 7 – Last Day of School) Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *Please note: there will be NO late start on Friday, November 18, 2011. |
(Aug. 24 – June 7) Monday – Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Nov. 14 – Nov. 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences) (June 7 – Last Day of School) Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *Please note: there will be NO late start on Friday, November 18, 2011. |
BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION Children in grades 1 - 5 should arrive on the playground no earlier than 7:40 a.m., the time that supervision begins. Kindergartners should arrive close to 7:55 a.m. when they enter their classrooms.
CLOSED CAMPUS Deer Canyon is a closed campus. Once children arrive, they may not leave unless a parent or other authorized person comes to the office to sign a release. To insure the safety of our children, you will be required to show I.D. when you pick up your student.
SCHOOL LUNCH The cafeteria lunch, including milk, will be $2.50 this year. Milk or juice can be purchased separately for $.50 each. Please prepay for lunch whenever possible. Payments may be made on-line at www.lunchmoney.com. Checks should be made out to PUSD Food Service. If a student forgets to bring lunch/lunch money, he or she will be allowed to call home. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT LEND MONEY TO STUDENTS FOR LUNCH. If you qualify for free or reduced price lunch, please fill out the application which is available online or in the school office. Lunch menu choices may also be viewed at http://www.powayusd.com/Nutrition/menus.shtml. The first day of school we will be serving Chicken Corn Dog, Salisbury Steak with Gravy and Noodles, or Bean & Cheese Burrito.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL If your child is on medication, a “Physician’s Recommendation for Medication” form must be obtained from the school office, completed by your physician, and returned to school. NO MEDICATION WILL BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL WITHOUT THIS FORM. An adult must bring the medication to the school office. Children may at NO TIME have medication in their possession. This includes aspirin, inhalers, cough drops, etc.
BICYCLE RIDING Riding a bicycle is limited to children in grades 3, 4, and 5. Each child must wear a helmet and provide a lock for his/her bike. Students riding a bike to school must have a permission slip on file in the office. Skateboards and rollerblades are not allowed on campus.
ABSENCES State law requires that pupil attendance be verified. If your child will be absent, please call the school ABSENCE HOTLINE at 484-4876. If the school is not notified regarding an absence by 10:00 a.m., we will call you at home or at work for verification. Please do not email the school regarding student absences. All attendance information should be conveyed through the Attendance Hotline.