Articles from December 2022

Two Laveen students are the recipients of the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children’s “I Can Do It!” awards. This year’s winners are:
Michael Luz, Trailside Point 2nd grader – nominated by Sarah Steele
Gabriel Ruiz Coronado, Laveen School 7th grader – nominated by Leah Hall
The council featured the two in their conference video which can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/915838521?share=copy
(timestamps 2:55 Michael Luz, 6:26 Gabriel Ruiz)

Check out the May/June issue of our school newsletter, The Hawk. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

All middle school Laveen students are invited to attend our LEAP into High School event.

This year’s event will be held April 30 from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at Rogers Ranch School, 6735 S. 47th Ave.

Participants will be able to meet with representatives from area high schools to learn more about their programs and offerings.

Visit www.LaveenSchools.org/LEAP for a list of participating high schools.

Join us for the inaugural district art show on Thursday, April 25 from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins.

Laveen’s Celebration of Art will feature student art from across all Laveen schools and grade levels. Stop by throughout the evening to see the amazing work our students have created.

Check out the April issue of our school newsletter, The Hawk. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Exceptional Service Award winners! The Exceptional Service Award is the district’s highest honor for classified staff members.

• Gonzalo Sanchez – Bus Driver – Transportation
• Gabriel Cabrera Solis – Groundskeeper – Support Services 
• Veronica Soto– Receptionist – Laveen Education Center
• Tehani Smith – Registrar – Estrella Foothills
• Sarahi Balanzar – Computer Technician – M.C. Cash
• Cynthia Brito – Health Associate – Rogers Ranch 
• Sandra Bautista – Secretary – Laveen Elementary 
• David Garcia – Plant Manager – Paseo Pointe
• Jerlyn Dees – Instructional Associate – Cheatham 
• Araceli Jimenez – Cafeteria Manager – Child Nutrition (Desert Meadows)
• Jesusita Martinez – Kids Club Specialist – Desert Meadows
• Angel Richmond – Instructional Associate – Trailside Point
• Stephanie Carreon –Plant Manager – Vista Del Sur

These individuals 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.

Laveen’s Kids Club is now enrolling students in before/ after school care. This licensed program offers carefully planned, well-supervised activities for children in grades kindergarten through sixth.

Kids Club staff guides participants through group games, team sports, hands-on science activities, arts and crafts, music, drama, plus many other activities from which your child may choose. Each day includes quiet time for homework assistance and encouragement, plus a nutritious snack.

Program hours vary by school site. Learn more at www.LaveenSchools.org/kids-club.

Laveen schools will begin accepting preschool registrations for the 2024-25 school year beginning on March 19 at 8:30 a.m.

The full-day academic preschool program is offered at four schools – Desert Meadows, Estrella Foothills, Paseo Pointe, and Vista del Sur.

Children must be four or five-years-old by August 5, 2024 to enroll.

Visit our preschool page to download the registration form. Please make an appointment with the Kids Club office to verify the necessary paperwork.

Check out the March issue of our school newsletter, The Hawk. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.