Vista is now accepting enrollment forms for the 2020-21 school year. Visit our enrollment page for details.
All prospective students must take an assessment prior to enrolling. Please call our front office for details at 602-237-3046.
English Language Arts Adoption Committee Recommends ReadyGEN and StudySync.
The English language arts adoption committee has been meeting regularly since October, 2019 to review potential curriculum to support K-8 students. This process involves representatives from all schools an excellent opportunity to research and evaluate potential English language arts programs for the 2020-21 school year. After many hours of work, reflection and deliberation, the recommendations are:
The recommended programs systematically integrate the four strands: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and language. Additionally, each program provides methods and materials for differentiating instruction for students with disabilities, gifted, and ELL subgroups, while ensuring that all students still encounter grade-level text during the core block of instruction. Finally, the digital engagement component supports our district-wide technology initiatives.
District to Host Cyber Safety Workshop for Parents
The Laveen School District will host a parent workshop on Cyber Safety at 6:00 p.m. on February 11 at Vista del Sur, 3908 W. South Mountain.
The presentation will cover general topics related to social media including sexting, cyber-predators, cyber-bullying, popular apps, and social media websites. The session is being presented by The Office of the Arizona Attorney General and will run 45 minutes.
Middle school students are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. There is no charge to attend. This session is open to all Laveen families.
Early Childhood Fair is January 22
Join us for this free event showcasing resources for current and future parents of children under 5. The 2nd Annual Early Childhood Fair is January 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will take place at Laveen School, 4141 W. McNeil.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit with numerous vendors and providers that include activities for children, preschool, child health & development, and community programs & resources.
Registration packets for Laveen’s preschool programs will be provided at this event.
Visit our Early Childhood Fair page for more details.
2nd Info Session Planned for Estrella Foothills Global Academy
A second informational session for prospective families of Estrella Foothills Global Academy will be held on January 30 at 6:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins. Attendees will hear more about the global studies program and the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate World School. Plans of the campus and construction progress will also be shared.
Visit Estrella Foothills’ page for more details.
Study Session on School Start/End Times Planned for Dec. 5
As we prepare to open our ninth school in August, the district must evaluate the impact Estrella Foothills Global Academy will have on our bus transportation services and, in turn, school start and end times.
On Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m., the Governing Board will hold a study session to review the possible changes to school start/end times beginning in the 2020-21 school year.
We anticipate that the options being considered will be presented to the Board at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. Information regarding the options being considered will be shared following this week’s study session.
Visit our Start Time Page for details and updates.
Laveen Celebrates Groundbreaking of Estrella Foothills Global Academy
On October 25, 2019, Laveen broke ground on their ninth school, Estrella Foothills Global Academy. The future school is located near 55th Avenue and Carver Road.
Development of the school was made possible through a number of partnerships. The land was acquired through a donation by developer Taylor Morrison and proceeds from another district-owned land sale; the Arizona School Facilities Board is funding $14.6 million in construction costs; and, in addition to the site’s three play fields, there will be a joint-use playground/city park of which the City of Phoenix and Taylor Morrison are funding the construction, amenities, and improvements.
Estrella Foothills will offer global studies as its signature program. Plans include becoming an International Baccalaureate World School and offering Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language component. Global designs will be incorporated into the building’s architecture. Estrella Foothills Global Academy will open to Grades K–6, adding a grade level each year until it serves Grades K-8.
The school was designed by EMC2 Architects and is being constructed by S.D. Crane Builders.
Contractor S.D. Crane sponsored the celebratory event.
View photos from the groundbreaking on our flickr page.
For more information about the school, visit laveenschools.staging2.juiceboxint.com/estrella-foothills-global-academy
Vista del Sur Students Recycle Hundreds of Markers
Over 400 markers were collected by Vista del Sur students for recycling.
The students collected the dried markers for Crayola’s ColorCycle program. The program provides lesson plans to help teach students about eco-friendly practices. Students then collect markers and ship them to Crayola for recycling.
Vista del Sur will hold another marker collection the first week of November.
Laveen District to Host Vaping Awareness Info Session
The Laveen School District will host a parent information session on Vaping/ E-Cigarette Awareness at 6:00 p.m. on November 6 at Paseo Pointe, 8800 S. 55th Avenue.
The topic will focus on educating parents about the common myths and misconceptions surrounding vaping and the use of e-cigarettes. Speakers will provide information on the evolution of these products, the dangers associated with the devices, and the chemicals inhaled during usage. The session is being presented by The Office of the Arizona Attorney General.
Middle school students are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. There is no charge to attend. This session is open to all Laveen families.
Vista Students Take Courage Retreat
Vista’s 7th grade students participated in the Youth Frontiers Courage Retreat.
Through presentations, activities, and small group discussions; the retreat aimed to empower students to be themselves and take positive risks that make a healthy difference for themselves, their peers and their school. It inspired students to follow their hearts instead of the crowd.
The retreat was organized by Youth Frontiers, based out of Minnesota. Almost 20 Cesar Chavez High School students, selected based on their leadership ability, also volunteered to support with small group facilitation.
Students finished the day learning how to act with courage to build a positive school culture and climate.