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IN THIS EDITION Visit the new DVUSD Restaurant SDOHS featured on TV the News!
AVENUE 27 – Fine Dining Restaurant set to open at Barry Goldwater High School
Las Brisas Teacher is a DV STAR
The District’s first student-run, full-service, open-to-the public restaurant is about to open at Barry Goldwater High School.
The Finch-O-Meter is going CRAZY!
AVENUE 27 allows students to have real-world experiences like none before, said chef and teacher Ryan Mattheis.
A DVUSD Principal in a Sumo Match!
“We are teaching to the standards of any of the top culinary schools, and we aim to educate students about every aspect of the culinary industry, but our focus is also to provide true real-world experience through work-based learning,” Chef Mattheis said.
Cardinals & NASCAR Discount Tickets
(Continue reading the delicious details on the next page!)
You are invited! Get a sneak peek of BGHS’s new restaurant and sample some of the food at their Open House on November 9 from 6 – 7:30 following the official ribbon cutting! DVUSD staff and community members are invited to attend. Please RSVP at this link!
BGHS Cheerleaders attend a soft opening of the new restaurant. DEER VALLEY VOICE – OCTOBER 26, 2018
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“What this means for us, is that we can make learning even more relevant for our kids and that our students have authentic experiences to apply what they are learning by running a business and serving actual customers,” Barry Goldwater High School Principal Anita Stulc said. “Avenue 27 provides a full-service restaurant experience. This opens up a whole new world for our students.” Although culinary students will run the restaurant, it also serves as a unique way for students in several other programs to be involved, including those in marketing, graphic design, and law enforcement, as well as student artists and musicians. Menus will change frequently and reflect the seasons. A prix fixe menu concept is in the works along with an a la carte feature.
NEW RESTAURANT TO OPEN AT BGHS (CONT.) The restaurant, built by McCarthy Building Companies, was a complete remodel of the previous kitchen and classroom space, to create a new welcoming storefront with windows, a canopy, and accessibility from the exterior for the public to dine at the restaurant. Additional parking spaces were added, as well as new public restrooms. Chef Mattheis, along with fellow chef and teacher Esther Skinner, were instrumental in the design and construction process. They provided feedback to truly make the layout work best for the students as they serve diners. The project was funded through CTED Funds as part of the district’s membership in West-MEC, said Jayme Fitzpatrick, Career and Technical Education Manager.
“Our goal is to appeal to anyone and everyone in our community and offer a dining experience that is rare in our part of the Valley,” Chef Mattheis said. You can get a sneak peek of the restaurant and sample the cuisine at the November 9 Open House. See the yellow box on Page 1 for details. You are invited! See a sample menu on Page 12 of this eNewsletter. Details about how to make a reservation at the restaurant will appear in a future Deer Valley Voice!
SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR HS ON THE NEWS
The kitchen was intentionally designed with an open concept, where diners can watch students at work while their food is being expertly prepared. (See photo of open kitchen below.)
Two students and SDOHS AP U.S. History Teacher Tiffany Ellis gave interviews this week for a TV news story about Sandra Day O’Connor’s influence at her namesake school. You can watch the story that aired on 3TV and CBS5 at this link on AzFamily.com! DEER VALLEY VOICE – OCTOBER 26, 2018
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CALENDAR CORNER
PLC information and 2019-2020 Calendar Website A new web page has been set up for DVUSD parents to explain Professional Learning Communities and the changes regarding the early release days/times in the 2019-2020 school year. The web page has FAQs and a survey for parent feedback. View it at www.dvusd.org/PLC.
Oct 30 – Governing Board Study Session 6:30 p.m. Governing Board Room - Within 24 hours of the study session Click here to view Agenda Nov 1 – Kindergarten Registration Begins Nov 2 – Early Dismissal Nov 3 – DVEF Flea Market & Craft Fair – See Flyer on Page 11 of this eNewsletter Nov 12 – Veterans Day Observed Nov 27 – Longevity Reception 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. District Office Governing Board Room November is National Scholarship Month
TECH TIP FROM ROXI Help students make connections to vocabulary words AND practice collaboration skills with Google Slides Frayer Models!
Our core values are the foundation of our district, essential to our success. This month, we highlight the Core Value of Integrity. DV Star Nomination: Jeannette is a team player, who demonstrates integrity in all situations. She acts in an honest and ethical manner, and puts students first. She is quick to jump in to help the team or an individual, as well as guide toward excellence. She is helping to RAISE the bar at Las Brisas!
Jeannette Rauscher, teacher at Las Brisas Elementary School, was recently nominated for a DV Star for showing Integrity. Nominate District employees for a DV Star when you see them demonstrating one or more of our Core Values: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Student-Driven, and Excellence. Visit this page on the Portal or click the link on the Portal Home Page.
Are you a veteran? Click here to fill out a quick form to be included in our list of DVUSD veterans in the next Deer Valley Voice. DEER VALLEY VOICE – OCTOBER 26, 2018
Roxi Thompson is a fifth-grade Highland Lakes teacher (and Tech Warrior!)
Read a blog from @alicekeeler about how to use Google Slides to create a Frayer Model template. She even includes a free template ready to go. Find it all at this link.
ATTENTION TEACHERS!
Are your students writing what they are thankful for this year? If so, please share the best sentences or paragraph with students first name and grade for possible publication. Send to: monica.allread@dvusd.org 3
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
In 2017 and 2018, DVUSD has had 15 teachers with students who had a median growth percentile (MPG) of 66% or higher for two consecutive years on AzMERIT scores in either English Language Arts (ELA) or Math. The students in these teachers’ classrooms scored consistently in the high growth category as defined by the Arizona Department of Education. These 15 teachers represent 1.6% of the 928 teachers who had two years of growth data. Teachers with the highest growth in English Language Arts AzMERIT scores: Nicole Bixby, West Wing School
Pamela Crenshaw, Park Meadows Elementary School
Kim Messina, Desert Sage School
Kim Potts, Highland Lakes School
Carolyn Rogers, West Wing School
Brittany Scheer, West Wing School
Meredith Ventimiglia, Canyon Springs STEM Academy Teachers with the highest growth in Math AzMERIT scores: Kathy Cabizo, Gavilan Peak School
Christine Clarkson, Sunset Ridge School
Allyson Johnson, Village Meadows School
Danielle Kasten, Terramar Academy of the Arts
Kirstin Ledin, Anthem School
Douglas McDermott, Canyon Springs STEM Academy
Dawn McKinney, Desert Sky Middle School
Kim Potts, Highland Lakes School
Carolyn Rogers, West Wing School
Cynthia Streetz, Stetson Hills School
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DR. FINCH – OUT & ABOUT
DR. FINCH #500 CLUB UPDATE According to the Finch-O-Meter, Dr. Finch is making #Extraordinary progress towards his goal of 500 Classroom visits this school year!
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LETTER FROM DR. FINCH TO PARENTS OF 7TH – 12TH GRADE STUDENTS The following letter from Dr. Finch was emailed to parents of students in 7th - 12th grade on Friday morning. The letter explains changes in DVUSD’s procedures dealing with student drug use.
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ADMIN DIRECTORY The 2018-2019 Administrative Directory (with photos) is now available on the Portal. Find it at this link.
WELLNESS FAIR DRAWING WINNERS Thirty-six staff members won drawing prizes at the Wellness Fair... Here is a list of who won: Dawn Ferguson, Melissa Young, Jonee Zembry, Lisa Vos, Bobbi Paul, Gail Hill, Carol Wells, Heather Gould, Joan Chiarello, Shawn Heard, Pat Sommer, Pat Kronenberg, Sanda Campbell, Lisa Szczupai, Linda Emery, Wendy George-Pollock, Teri Thorley, Gary Zehrbach, Steve Hughes, Yvonne Lincoln, Diane Schmitt, Elisa Snader, Lia Gauna, Melanie Begnoche, Saher Afzal, Tina Binns, Mariela Forrest, Theresa Curran, Josh Petty, James Anderson, Cindy Strang, Tracy Nelson, Jayme Fitzpatrick, Sally Kerr, Joanne Bono-Rozon, and Deb Jasperson.
What won’t a Principal do to inspire kids!?!
West Wing Principal Dr. Linda Price-Barry and Assistant Principal Samantha Miller dressed up in blow-up Sumo costumes and held a wrestling match for the whole school to watch! The crazy competition was a reward for the students who reached their school’s fund-raising goal. We hear that Dr. Price-Barry won in a close match!
Follow DVUSD on Twitter & Twitter at these links:
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Menu example: Autumn in Arizona Bread service: Pasilla chile rye, demi baguette, infused butters ~ Amuse bouche Marinated pear, fresno chili, spiced pecan, parmesan ~ Seared scallop Sweet and sour prickly pear reduction, crispy pork belly, puffed farro, micro greens ~ Grilled beef tenderloin Chipotle mole, pickled shallot, cilantro, potato puree, crispy brussels sprouts ~ Sweet toasted corn cookie Fig caramel, vanilla bean gelato, edible flowers ~ To take home Mango chile candies, pistachio chocolate chip mini muffins
Watch for details for how to make a reservation in an upcoming Deer Valley Voice... and RSVP to attend the open house – See the link on page 1!
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