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Thompson Ranch earns label Thompson Ranch Elementary School has been named an A+ school by the Arizona Educational Foundation. The honor, designated to a handful of schools state-wide each year, recognizes outstand-ing public schools in Arizona. Thompson Ranch is the first school of any kind in the Surprise/El Mirage area to receive the A+ status. The Arizona Educational Foundation’s A+ Program celebrates education and brings to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools every day. The A+ Program is an amazing catalyst for bringing together the sur-rounding community and its local neigh-borhood school. It was created by the Arizona Educational Foundation in 1983. Its purpose is threefold:

• To identify and give public recognition to outstanding public schools in Arizona

• To make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for school ef-fectiveness that can serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools• To facilitate communication and shar-ing of best practices within and among schools based on a common criteria related to success

This is the first year that schools in the Dysart Unified School District have applied for the A+ status. Two Dysart schools applied for the award, Sunset Hills and Thompson Ranch, and both made it to the final round of judging. The year-long process consists of a rigorous application and screening process along with site visits for schools that make it to the final round. Thompson Ranch was notified of their A+ status on Wednes-day, April 20, 2011.

A+Dysart welcomes new principals

Back to SchoolRegistration, schedules, supplies, calendar, times, and everything else you need to know for the big day!

August 2011 Winner of the NCA Model School District Award

School StartsAugust 8th

Dana KayeMarley Park Elementary

Jayne WieferichDesert Moon School

Linda ShawDysart Elementary

The Dysart Unified School District announces the hiring of new administrators for the 2011-2012 school year. At its meeting on June 1, the Dysart Governing Board approved the appointments of: Jayne Wieferich as the principal for Desert Moon School, Linda Shaw as the principal for Dysart Elementary and Dana Kaye as the principal for Marley Park Elementary School. All three move from their current as-sistant principal positions in the Dysart Unified School District to their new position as K-8 principal.

District AdministrationGail Pletnick, Ed. D., Superintendent

Cyndi Miller, Ph. D., Assistant Superintendent for Academic ServicesQuinn Kellis, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent for Support ServicesJim Dean, Executive Director of Employee & Community Relations

Scott Thompson, Executive Director of Business Services

Dysart Achiever - August 2011

In 2010 the state of Arizona passed legisla-tion that requires schools to retain students in 3rd grade if they are not reading at grade level. This law goes into effect in 2014 so students who are just finishing kindergarten will be the first group impacted by the new law. In Dysart, the focus has been literacy at the primary level, and we have had many things already in place to ensure that our students are reading at or above level by grade 3. Thanks to the support of our voters, Dysart passed an override that provides special funding for reading support. This support includes special tutoring and instruction for students who need extra help, resources like books and technology tools, as well as training for teachers. The Dysart district is establishing a task force to oversee the implementation of the Move on When Reading requirements. The task force will work with district staff and community members to ensure that students make the progress in reading that will guarantee they are exceeding standards and future ready.

The Arizona Move on When Ready initiative is a new model for high school educa-tion designed to increase student academic achievement to national and international levels, and prepare all students for college and careers. Key components of the model include:

• The use of proven systems of aligned instruction and examinations, known as Board Examination Systems;• Offering multiple education pathway options to students, which include a new performance-based high school diploma (Grand Canyon Diploma);• A commitment to an education model that moves away from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to one that is adaptive to individual student interests and needs.

As an early adopter of Move on When Ready, Dysart has been invited to participate in a collaborative facilitated by the Center for the Future of Arizona. The collaborative includes other schools and school districts planning to offer a pathway to the Grand Canyon Diploma. Members of the collaborative meet monthly to share strategies for planning and implementation of this program. Dysart will offer students programs that align to the Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB) board examinations, both of which are providers and qualify for the state’s Move on When Ready Initiative. The International Baccalaureate program is already available as a signature program at Wil-low Canyon High School. This year a Cambridge Academy will open for grades 6, 7 and 8 at Marley Park Elementary School.

K-8 Schools• Ashton Ranch

August 4,Kindergarten: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.New student/parent orientation July 28,Grades 1-8: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

• Canyon RidgeAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Cimarron SpringsAugust 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• CountrysideAugust 4, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Desert MoonAugust 4, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Dysart ElementaryAugust 6, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

• El MirageAugust 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• KingswoodAugust 4, 5:15 - 7:15 p.m.

• LukeAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Marley ParkAugust 4, Grades K-4: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Grades 5-8 and Cambridge: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Mountain ViewAugust 5, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• ParkviewAugust 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Rancho GabrielaAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• RiverviewAugust 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• Sonoran HeightsAugust 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• Sunset HillsAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Surprise ElementaryAugust 4, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

• Thompson RanchAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• West PointAugust 5,Grades K-4: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Grades 5-8: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Western PeaksAugust 4, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

High Schools• Dysart High School Open House

September 12, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.• Shadow Ridge Open House

August 18, 6:00 p.m.• Valley Vista Open House

August 22, 6:00 p.m.• Willow Canyon Open House

August 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Other Programs• Preschool

August 8, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.• Sundown Mountain

August 16, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Back to school/meet your teacher The Dysart School District believes that there is a connection between student dress and academic success. In the Spring of 2009, a Strategic Plan committee reviewed and revised Dysart’s student dress code. The committee, consisting of parents, teachers and administrators presented dress code revi-sions to the Governing Board and the revisions were implemented in the 2009-2010 school year. Dysart’s student dress code is set to remain unchanged for the 2011-2012 school year. The student dress code can be viewed at www.dysart.org under the tab, “Parents and Students.”

The most prominent items in the K-12 student dress code include:

Shirts/Tops • Must not include tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, strapless tops and racer back tops. Tank tops are any sleeveless top with a strap of less than three inches.• Must not have a neckline lower than four inches from the collarbone and must not expose cleavage.• Must not extend in the armpit lower than six inches from the collarbone.• Must not expose any part of the midriff when sitting, bending or standing.• Must not expose undergarments when sitting, bending or standing.Pants/Shorts/Bottoms• Must be worn at the waist at all times.• Must be no shorter than four inches above the top of the knee when standing if shorts or skirts.• Must not expose undergarments when sitting, bending or standing.

Move on When Reading

Arizona Move on When Ready

Dysart district student dress code

Meet the Governing Board

Governing Board Meeting Schedule

July 13, 2011August 3, 2011August 17, 2011September 7, 2011September 21, 2011October 5, 2011October 19, 2011November 2, 2011

November 16, 2011December 7, 2011December 21, 2011January 11, 2012February 1, 2012February 15, 2012March 7, 2012March 21, 2012

April 4, 2012April 18, 2012May 2, 2012May 16, 2012June 6, 2012June 20, 2012

The Governing Board meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month with exceptions of July 2011 and January 2012 at the Dysart Education Center, 15802 N. Parkview Place,

Surprise, AZ 623-876-7002

Traci Sawyer-SinkbeilClerk

Jennifer TannerPresident

April ButlerMember

Christine A.K. PritchardMember

Bonnie SchroaderMember

The Dysart School District’s Governing Board welcomes the public, including all school staff, parents, and community members, to its meetings.

Do you have concerns about your preschooler’s devel-opment? The Dysart Early Childhood Education Center offers free screenings for in-district children, age 2 years 10 months to 5 year old non-kindergarten children with possible special needs or handicaps. A parent needs to be present with the child that is to be screened, and siblings are not allowed, unless they are being screened as well. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improve-ment Act (IDEA, 2004) requires that public school agen-cies ensure that all children from birth through age 21 with delays or developmental disabilities are identified, located and evaluated to receive the supports and services they need. This includes all children living within the geographic boundaries of the school district including children who are homeless or wards of the state, children with disabilities attending private schools or those who are home schooled. Public schools and the Arizona Early Intervention Program are responsible for “finding” eligible children and providing services needed for them to reach their de-velopmental milestones or meet their educational needs. The Dysart preschool screenings, conducted at the Dysart

Early Childhood Center, address vision, hearing, mo-tor, speech and language, self-help, cognitive and social skills. The time to complete a screen is approximately one hour. Parents must be present with their child during the screening process. For more information or to schedule a special needs screening appointment, please contact the Dysart School District at (623) 876-7022. For information regarding screening children ages birth to 3 years old, please call the Arizona Early Intervention Project at (602) 532-9960. The Dysart Early Childhood Center is located at 17999 W. Surprise Farms Loop South in Surprise.

Screening dates for the 2011-2012 school year are:

August 1August 15August 29September 12September 26October 3October 17

October 31November 14November 28December 12January 9January 23February 13

February 27March 19April 9April 23May 7May 21

Dysart preschool announces screening dates for 2011-2012

www.dysart.org

• RiverviewAugust 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• Sonoran HeightsAugust 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• Sunset HillsAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Surprise ElementaryAugust 4, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

• Thompson RanchAugust 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• West PointAugust 5,Grades K-4: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Grades 5-8: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Western PeaksAugust 4, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

High Schools• Dysart High School Open House

September 12, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.• Shadow Ridge Open House

August 18, 6:00 p.m.• Valley Vista Open House

August 22, 6:00 p.m.• Willow Canyon Open House

August 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Other Programs• Preschool

August 8, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.• Sundown Mountain

August 16, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

To begin the enrollment process for kindergarten through eighth grade, please pick up a registration packet from any of Dysart’s K-8 school offices. Dys-art’s website, www.dysart.org, includes need-to-know information such as school boundaries, transportation, immunizations and special education services. Parents who do not have access to the Web can go into any Dysart school office and use a designated computer kiosk. To ensure a smooth and complete transition to our schools, please note the following:

• Children must be five years old prior to Sept. 1st to enroll in kindergarten• A parent or guardian must be present to enroll a child• The registration packet must be com-pleted and submitted. Please double-check that all forms have been completely filled out and signed in all appropriate places• The following documents are required for registration:• Child’s original birth certificate• Child’s immunization records• Proof of residency i.e. –lease or pur-chase agreement or utility bill• Parent or guardian’s government issued photo identification• Official withdrawal paperwork from previous school (if enrolling during the school year)

To ensure your child receives the appro-priate services, it is highly recommended that parents provide the following:

• Current individualized education plan (IEP)• Existing 504 plan• Academic records• Information from previous school

If your child has significant health concerns and parents need to check in medications, you may need to complete additional paperwork. The school nurse can assist you with any questions or concerns.

Should your email, address or phone number change after you have completed enrollment, please notify your school’s office immediately so you don’t miss out on important information sent throughout the year.

Children age 4 to 18 are eligible to receive immunizations through the Dysart Unified School District, in partnership with Maricopa County. Immuniza-tions required for school admission are provided at no cost to all children in the community. For more information, please visit www.dysart.org or call the district’s immunization clinic at 623.876.7944.

Dysart High School Beginning July 26, continuing Dysart High School students can have their school ID picture taken and pick up school schedules during walk-through registration located in the DHS cafeteria. Walk-through registration will be held on July 26-27 for seniors, ju-niors and sophomores from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Freshman can register on July 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For questions regarding registration please call (623) 876-7500. For additional information about Dysart High School, please visit www.dysart.org/DHS.

Shadow Ridge Camp Stallion runs July 26, 27, and 28 for freshmen only. Registration for freshmen and students new to Shadow Ridge will be held July 27 from 9 a.m. till noon and July 28 from 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Continuing student registration - Students already attending Shadow Ridge will not need to attend registration. Instead, enrollment packets that were included in the summer mailer should be returned to the school starting Monday, July 25 and ending Wednesday August 3. The office will be open during the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for parents to drop off this important information. Stallion Roundup will be held Friday, August 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. This is a campus orientation for our freshmen students and an opportunity to meet teachers and become familiar with location of classes and meet peers. Open House will be held Thursday, August 18 beginning at 6 p.m. For more informa-tion please visit www.dysart.org/srhs/ or call (623) 523-5100.

Valley Vista Walk through registration for the 2011-2012 school year will take place July 25-28. Senior registration will be on Monday, July 25; Juniors Tuesday, July 26; Sophomores Wednesday, July 27; and Freshman Thursday, July 28. Registration will take place all 4 days beginning at 8:00 a.m. Registration packets will be in the mail by mid-July and will contain all necessary information regarding the registration process. The packet will have assigned registration dates and times, along with important paperwork that is required for students and parents to complete on an annual basis. During registration ID pictures will be taken and physical education uniforms will be available. Yearbook pictures will be taken after school starts. For questions please contact the school office at (623) 523-8800 or visit the website at www.dysart.org/valleyvista.

Willow Canyon Willow Canyon High School’s Back-to-School Walk Through will take place Tues-day, July 26th from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 27 from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m., and Thursday, July 28th from 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. All students are required to attend Back-to-School Walk Through to obtain their student ID. Please check the WCHS website for a more detailed breakdown. Please come prepared with all of the completed required documents. Please check for additional required items such as payment for student parking, athletics (cash/check only) updated shot record (if applicable). Students who do not attend the summer registration process will not be permitted into class on the first day of school. For questions, please contact the school office at (623) 523-8000. For more information regarding registration, including possible updates, please visit the Willow Canyon website at www.dysart.org/willowcanyon.

K-8 registration information

High school registration

Optional Elementary Student Supply ListArizona law requires that public schools provide the supplies required for academic success. All

materials required for a student’s education will be provided by the Dysart Unified School District. Please check with your K-8 school and your child’s teacher for an optional supply list before pur-

chasing any supplies. If you have any questions please contact your K-8 school.

The Dysart Unified School District will be offering The Cambridge Academy, an advanced academic program for middle school students, at Marley Park Elementary School beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. The Cambridge Program at Marley Park will enable qualified 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to prepare for success in advanced academic pursuits while obtaining a comprehensive education. An internationally recognized program sponsored by Cambridge University in England, the academy offers a rigorous and relevant curriculum that prepares students to take a series of comprehensive examinations at the end of their 8th grade year. The examinations are scored by Cambridge University, and the students receive feedback about their performance as compared to students from across the world. The advanced academic curriculum in math, science, English, and foreign language will prepare stu-dents for advanced programs in high school, such as International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP), as well as providing opportunities for students to excel beyond state grade level expectations. Academically talented and motivated students are eligible to apply for entry into the Dysart Cambridge Program at Marley Park. The Cambridge Academy is at full capacity for the 2011-2012 school year.

Cambridge Academy at Marley Park

April 4, 2012April 18, 2012May 2, 2012May 16, 2012June 6, 2012June 20, 2012

SY 2011‐2012 School Start Times

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2 Willow Canyon High School 7:15 AM 2:15 PM 12:15 PM 7:15 AM 10:30 AM

3 Valley Vista High School 7:15 AM 2:15 PM 12:15 PM 7:15 AM 10:30 AM

4 Shadow Ridge High School 7:15 AM 2:15 PM 12:15 PM 7:15 AM 10:30 AM

1 Ashton Ranch Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM2 Canyon Ridge School 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM3 Cimarron Springs Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM4 Countryside Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM5 Desert Moon School 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM6 Dysart Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM7 El Mirage Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM8 Kingswood Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM9 Luke Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM10 Marley Park Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM11 Mountain View School 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM12 Parkview Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM13 Rancho Gabriela Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM14 Riverview School 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM15 Sonoran Heights Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM16 Sunset Hills Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM17 Surprise Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM18 Thompson Ranch Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM19 West Point Elementary 9:00 AM 3:45 PM 1:45 PM20 Western Peaks Elementary 8:15 AM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM

Start Dismissal

9:30 AM 2:00 PM 11:30 AM

9:30 AM 3:00 PM 12:30 PM

8:15 AM 2:15 PM N/A

7:15 AM 1:00 PM N/A

9:50 AM 12:20 PM

1:20 PM 3:50 PM

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Early Release Dismissal

Testing Days

High Schools

K‐8 Schools

** These times include both instructional and non‐instructional time.

ProgramsNormal Day Early Release 

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Sundown 7‐8 Alternative Program

Sundown 9‐12 Alternative Program

ABA Elementary

ABA High School

Dysart Early Childhood Program:  Tues ‐ Friday

Dysart Early Childhood Prog. AM

SY 2011-2012 School Start Times 01/19/2011

Governing Board Approved 01/19/2011

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K-8 SchoolsAshton Ranch14898 W. Acoma DriveSurprise, AZ 85379623.523.8300

Canyon Ridge17359 W. Surprise Farms Loop NSurprise, AZ 85388623.523.8450

Cimarron Springs17032 W. Surprise Farms Loop SSurprise, AZ 85388623.523.8600

Countryside15034 N. Parkview PlaceSurprise, AZ 85379623.876.7800

Desert Moon23251 N. 166th DriveSurprise, AZ 85387623.523.8900

Dysart Elementary12590 W. Varney RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.876.7100

El Mirage13500 N. El Mirage RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.876.7200

Kingswood15150 W. Mondell RoadSurprise, AZ 85374623.876.7600

Luke7300 N. Dysart RoadGlendale, AZ 85307623.876.7300

Marley Park 15042 W. Sweetwater RoadSurprise, AZ 85379623.523.8200

Mountain View18302 W. Burton AvenueWaddell, AZ 85355623.876.7450

Parkview16066 N. Parkview PlaceSurprise, AZ 85374623.523.8650

Rancho Gabriela15272 W. Gabriela DriveSurprise, AZ 85374623.523.8500

Riverview12701 N. Main StreetEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.523.8950

Sonoran Heights11405 N. Greer Ranch ParkwaySurprise, AZ 85379623.523.8550

Sunset Hills17825 W. Sierra Montana LoopSurprise, AZ 85388623.523.8700

Surprise12907 W. Greenway RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.876.7400

Thompson Ranch11800 W. Thompson Ranch RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.523.8400

West Point13700 W. Greenway RoadSurprise, AZ 85374623.876.7700

Western Peaks18063 W. Surprise Farms Loop SSurprise, AZ 85388623.523.8750

High SchoolsDysart High School11425 N. Dysart RoadEl Mirage, AZ 85335623.876.7500

Shadow Ridge High School10909 N. Perryville RoadWaddell, AZ 85355623.523.5100

Valley Vista High School15550 N. Parkview PlaceSurprise, AZ 85374623.523.8800

Willow Canyon High School17901 W. Lundberg StreetSurprise, AZ 85388623.523.8000

Specialized ProgramsDysart Early Childhood Center17999 W. Surprise Farms Loop SSurprise, AZ 85388623.876.7350

Sundown Mountain10909 N. Perryville RoadWaddell, AZ 85355623.876.7250

For more information regarding Dysart schools, please visit www.dysart.org.

Dysart Achiever - August 2011

Volunteers in the Dysart Unified School District gener-ously gave 69,247 hours of their time in schools over the course of the 2010-2011 school year. Dysart teach-ers, students, office staff and administration are thankful for the benefits that the 1,164 volunteers provide in the classroom and school offices. Whether volunteering in one of Dysart’s 20 K-8 schools, four high schools or in a preschool classroom, Dysart volunteers make a difference for students each day. The Dysart Unified School District is very fortunate to have a community rich in resources. Residents bring knowledge, history and an interest to work with children into their volunteer experience. Additionally, volunteers provide a large support to the teachers and office staff throughout the district. Through volunteers, ranging from parents to community members, Dysart schools benefit from the community resources that provide time and support to its schools.

Dysart volunteers provide support throughout the dis-trict in many settings. Volunteer experiences can include working with infants and toddlers at the Child Develop-ment Center to assisting teachers and students at the Dysart Early Childhood Center. Additionally, volunteers

often listen to and read with elementary students and help with math, English, science, social studies or computer skills. Volunteers also assist teachers in a variety of ways and can provide assistance as office aides, library assis-tants or help with the district’s sports programs. Community members interested in making a differ-ence in the lives of children are encouraged to become a Dysart Unified School District volunteer. The volunteer opportunities are endless, all benefiting Dysart students. Volunteer opportunities are not limited by time com-mitment. A volunteer may choose to provide support anytime during the school day. If you would like to share a few hours a week or every other week, please consider the Dysart Unified School District for a wonderful opportunity to be of assistance to its students. For more information about becoming a Dysart volunteer, please call 623.876.7000 or visit www.dysart.org/volunteer.

Dysart School District volunteers make a difference

The Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs or activities. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director of Employee and Community Relations at (623) 876-7000.

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