- Early Release – All Levels – Teachers’ Inservice
- Jump Rope For Heart 
The Safe Schools Assessment and Resource Bank (SSARB) is a 40 item survey, from February 8 until March 3, that measures six dimensions of school climate. SUSD staff, students and parents are being asked to take this survey which takes approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. 
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OUR MISSION
Desert Canyon Elementary School provides a safe, caring, developmentally appropriate environment that enhances dignity and honors diversity while challenging all students to meet their intellectual and creative potential. All students are offered the highest academic challenge that is meaningful and relevant.
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riendship Hands to Haiti has kicked off in DCES classrooms. Students will have the chance to "give a hand" to the people of Haiti by tracing and decorating their own hands, then stapling on dollar bills. DCMS is doing a similar project and the two school donations will be combined, then given to the American Red Cross. We look forward to your participation! Questions contact Mrs. Robinson.
Just a reminder that students will be released at 12:45 pm on Wednesday, February 10 for teacher in-service. 
Do you have a child that turns 5 years old on or before September 1st?
Do you live in the
If so, the 2010-11 New Student Enrollment Packet is now available from the DCES office.
To enrol your child please complete and return as one package the following documents
- 2010-11 New Student Enrollment Packet
- Original Birth Certificate or Passport
- Immunization Records
- Proof of Residency--acceptable are rental agreement, escrow papers or most recent utility (gas, electric or water) bill
- Guardianship/Custody Documentation (if applicable)
Please return your completed enrollment packages by March 1, 2010.
DCES Families - it's time to get our community together to support our February schoolwide Walk/Bike event! It is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th, before school. We encourage you to join us again if you are a returning family with students or if it's your first time participating. Please make sure you choose a safe route & plan to walk/bike with family or friends. We look forward to seeing our DCES smiling faces arriving to our campus between 7:50-8:10!
Are you looking for an afterschool program that will be interesting to or challenge your child? Scottsdale Unified School District’s Community Schools department offers an array of enrichment programs which will meet your child’s needs - from elementary school to middle school - to high school. For more information, please view the Community School's Enrichment Web page or click here.
ATTENDANCE AT DESERT CANYON ELEMENTARY School begins at 8:15a.m.
Call the DCES Attendance Line at
(480) 484-1700, press 1; then press 3
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