Read our school newsletter for the month of October. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.
6 – 8 Social Studies Adoption Committee
Vacancy Announcement
Social Studies Curriculum Committee for Grades 6 – 8
Academic Services is seeking parents, teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to serve in a collaborative capacity to research and evaluate Social Studies programs for grades 6 – 8. The committee will be trained in evaluative criteria prior to reviewing programs and accompanying resources. Our first meeting dates are tentatively scheduled for November 1st and November 15th at the LEC from 4pm-5pm.
To apply, please submit a brief letter of interest to your building principal by Friday, October 21st. Letters of interest will only be accepted with principal approval.
Please direct any questions to Tracy Watkins, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction: twatkins@laveeneld.org.
Presentation on Bullying Offered to Laveen Families
The Laveen School District is partnering with the notMYkid organization to present information on bullying from the adult perspective to parents.
This presentation will take place on September 19, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins.
For more information and to register, visit www.LaveenSchools.org/community-presentation.
School Newsletter for September
Read our school newsletter for the month of September. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.
Caitlin Seay Receives Excellence in Education Award
Each year one teacher from each school is selected to receive the district’s Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious award is given to those who attain high academic achievement for their students, provide exceptional service and leadership at their school, and make a positive difference outside of the classroom and in the community.
Congratulations to Rogers Ranch School- 1st grade teacher- Caitlin Seay. Mrs. Seay was recognized at the district’s annual all-staff celebration last week.
Register Now for Bus Transportation
The Laveen School District provides bus transportation to students in Grades Kindergarten-8 who live within a school’s designated transportation zone.
Families who wish to utilize bus service must register their child as a bus rider each year. For more information and to register your child for the 2022-23 school year, visit www.LaveenSchools.org/transportation.
Meet the Teacher Night- August 4th
All Laveen students and their families are encouraged to join us on Thursday August 4th for Meet the Teacher Night. Participants will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher, learn about the classroom, and gather any other information needed to start the 2022-2023 school year. Families are welcome to stop by their child’s school between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Summer Meal Service Changes July 1
Beginning July 1, 2022 curbside meal service at all Laveen schools will be ending due to the expiration of federal waivers* that permitted this practice. However, all children will be able to eat meals in the Desert Meadows cafeteria located at 6855 W. Meadows Loop East.
Meals will be served Monday – Friday, July 1 – August 2 (closed July 4).
Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All meals must be consumed in the cafeteria. Meals may not be taken off the premises.
Children 18 years and younger may pick up a nutritious breakfast and lunch over the summer break. All kids’ meals are free. There are no income requirements and you do not need to register. Children do not need to be enrolled in a Laveen school to participate. The summer meal program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
For more details visit our Summer Meal page.
Free Meals for Children Distributed this Summer
During the month of June, Laveen Child Nutrition Services will be serving free breakfast and
lunch take & bake-style meals to children in the Laveen community at all nine Laveen schools.
Children 18 years and younger may pick up a nutritious breakfast and lunch over the summer break. All kids’ meals are free. There are no income requirements and you do not need to register. Children do not need to be enrolled in a Laveen school to participate. The summer meal program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Beginning on May 31, 2022, and running through June 30, meals will be distributed curbside daily Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Desert Meadows will be distributing meals Monday – Friday, also from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Each distribution will include breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served cold with take-and-bake instructions.
Meals are available to all children under the age of 18. We ask that your children accompany you to pick up meals or that you display the parent pickup placard in your vehicle. Participants will be asked to complete and display a Parent/Guardian Pickup Placard provided on their first day of meal service.
For the most up-to-date summer menus, nutrition information, and allergens please visit Nutrislice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Summer Schedule for School and District Offices
All school and district offices will operate on a summer schedule starting on May 20 and running through July 22.
All offices will be open Monday – Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. except on holidays. All offices will be closed on Fridays throughout the summer months.