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Interested in enrolling your child in Vista del Sur? Prospective families are invited to attend one of our open house events.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050844aaac2aa0f58-2022

During the month of June, Laveen Child Nutrition Services will be serving free breakfast and
lunch take & bake-style meals to children in the Laveen community at all nine Laveen schools.

Children 18 years and younger may pick up a nutritious breakfast and lunch over the summer break. All kids’ meals are free. There are no income requirements and you do not need to register. Children do not need to be enrolled in a Laveen school to participate. The summer meal program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Beginning on May 31, 2022, and running through June 30, meals will be distributed curbside daily Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Desert Meadows will be distributing meals Monday – Friday, also from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Each distribution will include breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served cold with take-and-bake instructions.

Meals are available to all children under the age of 18. We ask that your children accompany you to pick up meals or that you display the parent pickup placard in your vehicle. Participants will be asked to complete and display a Parent/Guardian Pickup Placard provided on their first day of meal service.

For the most up-to-date summer menus, nutrition information, and allergens please visit Nutrislice.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

All school and district offices will operate on a summer schedule starting on May 20 and running through July 22.

All offices will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. except on holidays. All offices will be closed on Fridays throughout the summer months.

You can reduce the amount you owe in state taxes by making a donation to Laveen schools through Arizona’s Public School Tax Credit Program. Tax credit contributions may only be used to support character education and fee-based extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring and clubs, academic enrichment, field trips, fine art programs, and athletics.

For every dollar you donate, the amount you owe on your Arizona taxes will be that much less. This means you can reduce the amount you owe before the deadline or increase the amount of your refund if you have tax liabilities for 2021. If you do not owe taxes, the amount you donate may be carried forward for up to five years to offset future tax liabilities. For example, if a single person owes $300 on their state taxes for 2021 and donates the maximum amount of $200, they will then only owe the state $100.

Couples filing jointly may donate any amount up to $400. Individuals may contribute up to $200.

The deadline to donate and claim a tax credit on your 2021 taxes is April 18, 2022.

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Interested in enrolling your child in one of Laveen’s outstanding schools? Prospective families are invited to visit the Laveen school of their choice during our annual spring open house events.

Visit our Open House page to learn more about our schools and reserve a space for the campus tour.

Entre las fechas del 7 de abril y el 22 de abril los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de Laveen participaran en exámenes de logros estatales. Estudiantes de los grados tres al ocho tomarán AASA. AASA mide las habilidades estudiantiles en artes del lenguaje Inglés (ELA) y matemáticas. Estudiantes en quinto y octavo grado continuarán tomando el examen de ciencia de AzSCI, además de AASA. Para obtener más información sobre los exámenes AASA o AzSCI y para ver exámenes de muestra, visite https://www.azed.gov/assessment.

La asistencia estudiantil es muy importante, no solamente durante los exámenes, sino también en las próximas semanas ya que revisaremos y reforzaremos habilidades pertinentes que los estudiantes necesitarán para lograr éxito. Abajo hay maneras en las cuales usted puede ayudar a sus hijos aplicar su mejor esfuerzo durante la semana de exámenes:

• Asegúrese de que sus hijos duerman bien.
• Todos los niños deben comer un buen desayuno en la casa o en la escuela.
• Es importante que sus hijos lleguen a tiempo a la escuela, para que no pierdan ninguna parte del examen.
• Haga citas antes o después de la escuela.
• Mande a sus hijos a la escuela con una actitud positiva. Anímelos a que apliquen su mejor esfuerzo. Déjelos saber que usted piensa que son maravillosos.

The Laveen District has recognized the following 13 classified staff members as this year’s Exceptional Service Award recipients.

• Patricio Apolinar, Paseo Pointe Assistant Lead Custodian
• Elizabeth Arciniega, Trailside Point Attendance Clerk
• Mary Barger, M.C. Cash Special Education Instructional Associate
• Lena Bryant, Cheatham Student Success Instructional Associate
• Michelle Hall, Child Nutrition Specialist
• Erica Hernandez, Vista del Sur Attendance Clerk
• Holly King, Human Resources Certified Specialist
• Catalina Koller Laveen, Guest Teacher Instructional Associate
• Luis Moran Contreras, Estrella Foothills Lead Custodian
• Tiffany Oliver, Desert Meadows Special Education Instructional Associate
• Julie Ostos, Rogers Ranch Computer Technician
• Elmo Valdez, Support Services HVAC Technician III
• Kelly White, Transportation Dispatcher

These individuals were nominated and selected for bringing their best to work every single day.  All of the recipients display the following attributes:

• Strong attendance and dependability
• High quality and quantity of work
• Excel at working harmoniously with others
• Expert in their job responsibilities
• Regularly show initiative and creatively solve problems
• Provide excellent customer service

Their commitment to our students, staff, and community is greatly appreciated.  

View photos of the award recipients on the Laveen Flickr page.

Each year, the Laveen Elementary School District hosts a Spring Festival for the community. This year’s festival is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2022. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David Glasser Athletic Complex, 5001 W. Dobbins.

The festival will feature activities, entertainment, vendors, food, and much more!

Admission is free. Tickets will be available for purchase for select activities. Credit cards accepted.

All proceeds benefit the Laveen Education Foundation.

Visit our Spring Festival page for more info.

The Laveen School District is hosting a job fair for teachers interested in joining our team. The job fair will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with Laveen administrators including school principals.