Desert Canyon Elementary School Home Page
Phone: 480-484-1700
Absent Line: Press 1,3
Fax: 480-484-4601
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
School Hours: 8:15am - 2:45pm
Desert Canyon Elementary
10203 E. McDowell Mtn. Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255       MAP
Sally Norton, Principal
Chuck Rantala, Assistant Principal
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District Announcements
Safe Schools Assessment Survey Available

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. more information and links

Desert Canyon Elementary School's Announcements!
"Excelling School" for 2008-2009


Congratulations Cubs! Desert Canyon Elementary was once again named an "Excelling School" for the 2008-2009 school year. It is the highest designation given to an elementary school.

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.

 

F09 Bling teeriendship 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.

Early Release - February 10
Just a reminder that students will be released at 12:45 pm on Wednesday, February 10 for teacher in-service.
Incoming 2010-2011 Kindergarten Students

Do you have a child that turns 5 years old on or before September 1st?

Do you live in the Desert Canyon Elementary School attendance area?

 

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.


Jump Rope for Heart - February 11
Our annual DCES Jump Rope for Heart is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11th.  This community event provides students an opportunity to participate in a program that promotes physical activity, fitness & helps raise funds to  research heart disease, stroke & risk factors that affect people of all ages.
We are encouraging families to collect donations online & we can track our school's progress & success.  Last year we raised almost $12,000.  We appreciate your support & enthusiasm. 
 
The students will be receiving packets the week of January 25th, prizes are shown for specific dollar amounts collected.  There will be Coyote tickets for anyone collecting $10 or more, there are several other prizes available for various amounts raised.  We are also encouraging students to create posters that will be displayed in the cafeteria.
You can go to www.americanheart.org/jump to get registered or learn more about Jump Rope for Heart.
 
Each grade will meet at the times listed below:
4th         8:30
5th         9:15
3rd       10:00
Kinder  12:15
1st        1:00
2nd        1:45
 
Parents are welcome to join us the day of our event.  There is always a rope to turn and you may even have skills to share with our students!!

Walk/Bike to School February 24th!


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! 


 
Afterschool Programs
Community Schools Offers Enrichment Afterschool Programs for All Grade Levels

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
Click here to view the 2009-2010 school calendar
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 


Community Connections

Click here to view all of the Community Connection e-newsletters. This parent/community e-newsletter is published and distributed weekly by the Communications & Marketing department. Community Connection e-newsletter features District, student and school news.




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