Read our school newsletter, The Hawk, for May.
Prospective Families Invited to Attend May 4 Open House Event
Prospective families can learn more about our schools at our annual Open House event. Each of our schools will host an in-person open house on May 4, 2021. Two separate sessions will be held, at 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Families will be provided with an overview of the school and a tour of the campus with special emphasis on the school’s signature program.
In order to assist in our planning and accommodate social distancing, we are asking visitors to register for this event at the link below. Face coverings are required of all visitors.
Visit our Open House page for more details.
Inaugural Ohana Run a Success!
Laveen Elementary School held its Ohana Run 2021 on March 18. “Ohana” is a Hawaiian term that means “family” and family means no one is left beyond or forgotten.
This fun run included all Laveen Elementary School students, whether they are attending in person or online. In person students completed laps on a fun track filled with inflatables and live music. Online students danced virtually with the DanceFit Crew online! All students and staff received Ohana Run 2021 T-shirts.
The Ohana Run 2021 is a community building event and a celebration of Laveen students and staff that continue to work hard and persevere in preparation for state testing. The event was made possible by support from the following community sponsors:
Gold Level Sponsors:
- GG’s Pet Salon
- Chris the Plumber
Silver Level Sponsors:
- Rob Olson, Red Bus Realtor
- Spooner Physical Therapy
Bronze Level Sponsors:
- Scooptacular
- Laveen Water & Ice
- Fry Bread Fanatics
- Azucar Cafe
- Amadio Ranch
- Cesar Graphics
- Jill Combs, Cruise One Travel
- We Deal Real Estate, A Keller Williams Company
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park of Laveen
- Dem Tacos
Hybrid Learning Resumes March 1
Students who selected the Flexible Learning Option (Hybrid) will return to on-campus instruction beginning March 1.
The local Laveen community is still experiencing substantial spread of the virus. The district has reviewed and updated the mitigation strategies and believe we have strong practices to prevent the spread of on campus. However, we are dependent on our families to help ensure these practices are followed so that our schools may remain open.
Most importantly, we ask you to keep your child home if they are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone infected with COVID-19. Properly-fitting masks, that cover both the nose and mouth, must be worn while on campus. And, students are asked to be mindful of social distancing.
As a reminder, all students returning on-site must have a signed COVID Acknowledgement Form on file. Parents may sign this form through their ParentVue account.
Laveen has established school-based metrics to determine if a classroom or campus must transition to virtual learning. These metrics, as well as other information related to the return to hybrid learning may be found on our website, www.LaveenSchools.org/Return-to-Laveen.
A few additional reminders for your child’s return:
- Students returning to campus should bring their charged Chromebook and reusable water bottle with them on March 1.
- Students who will be utilizing bus transportation must be registered for bus service through our Transportation Department. Students who were registered last semester do not need to register again.
- Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served free to all students for the rest of the school year, thanks to a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kids Club Adjusts Programming Due to Vacancies
Due to a high number of vacant staffing positions in our Kids Club programs, we are making temporary adjustments to the following childcare programs:
- Rogers Ranch – Morning Care Suspended Until Further Notice
- M.C. Cash – Afternoon Care participants will be bussed to Cheatham School
- Laveen School – Before Care Suspended Until Further Notice
- Laveen School – After School Care will be bussed to Cheatham School
Parents of participants bussed to Cheatham will need to pick their child up at Cheatham School until the programs at the home school are staffed according to state licensing regulations.
We are actively recruiting new staff members. Interested in applying? Open positions can be found under the Employment tab of our website. Search “Kids Club”
Join Laveen School for a Virtual Exploration of Kindergarten
Enrolling a kindergartner next school year? Join us for a virtual exploration of Laveen’s kindergarten program on February 2. We will be hosting a live Q&A at 5:30 p.m. through GoogleMeet. Click this link to join us. Please view our presentation prior to joining.
Visit www.LaveenSchools.org/Kindergarten for more details.
Registration* for the 2021-22 school year will open February 2. Apply online at www.LaveenSchools.org/registration.
Students may be enrolled in any of our schools regardless of where they live, space permitting. Families living outside of a school’s transportation zone will be responsible for providing transportation.
*Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2021 to register for kindergarten. Preschool for children ages 3-5 is offered at Desert Meadows, Paseo Pointe, and Vista del Sur.
Complete a Meal Application Today!
We need your help to ensure that crucial programs for your children do not receive cuts in funding as a result of fewer free/reduced-price lunch applications being submitted.
Many of the services we provide such as tutoring, support staff, and access to technology are funded through state and federal grants. This funding is based on the National School Lunch Program Free and Reduced lunch applications we receive from families each year.
Even though your child is currently receiving free meals for the remainder of the school year, we ask you to please take a few minutes to submit an application – even if you think you will not qualify. Every application received is important. Families with approved free or reduced-price lunch applications may also qualify for additional federal benefits such as the Pandemic EBT card.
Please click on EZMealApp.com and complete your application TODAY on the secure portal. It takes just a few minutes. Paper applications are also available online at our Child Nutrition Services page.
Our eligibility for this funding expires in early January, so we appreciate you completing the application now. Your application will remain active for the first 30 days of the 2021-2022 school year.
Immunizations Required for 11-Year-Olds
The Arizona Department of Health Services requires that all 11-year-old children obtain two adolescent vaccines, Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV4), or provide a valid exemption. These new immunizations are important as they will provide protection against serious illness.
Tdap is a combination vaccine that provides protection against three bacterial diseases — Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Meningococcal prevents against four types of bacterial meningitis.
Parents should review their child’s immunization records. If these vaccinations have not been received, the child should obtain the vaccination at either their doctor’s office or an immunization clinic. Proof of immunizations will need to be received before the student can begin school.
Children who are not yet 11 will be required to get the new immunizations once they turn 11.
Laveen School Announces Meet the Teacher, Chromebook Pickup Events
Laveen School will be hosting a drive-thru Meet the Teacher Event on July 30 and 31. Also at this time, families will be able to check-out a school Chromebook, receive log-ins for online learning, and receive curriculum, materials & supplies.
We are asking families to arrive during scheduled time frames according to their last name. The times are as follows.
| Date | Time | Group |
| Thursday, July 30 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Last Names A-E |
| Thursday, July 30 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Last Names F-L |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Last Names M-R |
| Friday, July 31 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Last Names S-Z |
If you are unable to attend during your assigned time, you may drive up to the school Thursday evening between 5:00PM-7:00PM. No teachers will be present at this time, but you can check-out a Chromebook, get your student log-in and collect materials.
For more details on Laveen’s Back to School plans, visit www.LaveenSchools.org/Back-To-School.
Laveen School Named an Arizona Exemplary Title 1 School for Teachers and Instruction
Laveen School has been named a 2019-20 Arizona Exemplary Title I School by the state’s Department of Education. This award recognizes schools that show a commitment to excellence and continued school improvement, ensuring the best learning possible for students.
This state-level recognition program is based on the Six Principles of Effective Schools and honors schools that have demonstrated innovation and outstanding results in one of the following categories:
- Effective Leadership
- Effective Teachers and Instruction
- Effective Organization of Time
- Effective Curriculum
- Conditions, Climate and Culture
- Family and Community Engagement
Laveen displayed outstanding achievement in the area of Effective Teachers and Instruction as validated by an on-site visiting team.