DWES Roadrunner Review 21 de febrero 2025

DWES PTO

Are you ready to make a difference? We are currently seeking new members for our executive PTO board. Click on the google form to learn more about the positions. We currently are seeking every position on our board. So, gather your friends and join the board! It’s a fun way to support your school and doesn’t require too many extra hours a month. It’s amazing having your students beam with pride when you are supporting the school in such a impactful way! This year’s board members will mentor you for 6 months as you step into your new role!

Volunteers make it possible to continue doing what we do to have fundraisers and events. Please see the sign up genius for ways we could use your support as well as signing up for our open board positions. We can't wait for an awesome 2024-25 school year!

Quarter 3: Conflict resolution

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our quarterly counseling newsletter! This edition focuses on the important topic of conflict resolution—a crucial skill that helps children navigate disagreements and build healthy relationships. Understanding how to resolve conflicts positively is essential for their social and emotional development. In this newsletter, we’ll share insights, practical tips, and activities to support conflict resolution at home and in our school community.

The Importance of Conflict Resolution

Conflict is a natural part of life, especially among children. Teaching kids how to resolve conflicts effectively helps them develop skills in communication, empathy, and problem-solving. When children learn to address conflicts constructively, they build confidence and create stronger friendships.

Tips for Parents

• Model Positive Conflict Resolution: Children learn by watching adults. Demonstrate how to handle conflicts calmly and respectfully, using “I” statements to express feelings without blaming others.
• Teach Active Listening: Encourage your child to listen to others during a disagreement. Discuss the importance of understanding different perspectives before responding.
• Encourage Empathy: Help your child recognize and validate the feelings of others. Ask them how they think the other person feels and why, fostering a sense of empathy.
• Role-Playing Scenarios: Create role-play situations where your child can practice resolving conflicts. This could involve common scenarios they may face at school or home.
• Focus on Solutions: Guide your child in brainstorming possible solutions to conflicts. Encourage them to think creatively and choose solutions that are fair and considerate of everyone involved.

Fun Activities to Promote Conflict Resolution

• Conflict Resolution Chart: Create a chart with steps for resolving conflicts, such as “Stop and Breathe,” “Listen,” “Talk it Out,” and “Find a Solution.” Display it in a common area as a reminder.
• Story Time Discussions: Read books that address conflict resolution, like “The Family Book” by Todd Parr or “Enemy Pie” by Derek Munson. Discuss the characters’ conflicts and how they resolved them.
• Emotion and Situation Cards: Create cards with different emotions and conflict scenarios. Have your child draw cards and discuss how to respond positively in each situation.
• Peace Corner: Set up a “Peace Corner” at home where family members can go to reflect and calm down when conflicts arise. Include items like journals, stress balls, or calming visuals.

Closing Thoughts

Thank you for your continued support in helping our children develop essential conflict resolution skills. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where conflicts are resolved with respect and understanding. If you have any questions or would like additional resources, please feel free to reach out!

Warm regards,

CCUSD Elementary Counseling Department

School safety is a shared responsibility between our schools and the community. We believe that by working together as a community, we can create an environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued. We are grateful for and proud of the community members who reported the information. Please emphasize to your student(s), just as we want to emphasize to you, that if you or your student hear or see anything (online or in person) that creates an uncomfortable feeling about school safety, notify school staff immediately. See something, say something.

Lice (repeat)

It is essential to check your child regularly for signs of lice, such as itching or scratching of the scalp, and take the necessary steps for treatment if needed. Please be aware that our school does not conduct lice checks or issue class notifications regarding lice cases. However, we strongly recommend that you consult your healthcare provider for guidance on appropriate treatment options. In addition to speaking with your child about not sharing hats, hoodies, hair items, stuffed animals, etc.

For more information, you can refer to resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Both offer useful guidelines on managing lice and preventing their spread.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community healthy and safe.

Drill Communication (repeat)

This year, we will be communicating to our families any time that we have a drill on campus. Not only does that let you know what is going on at campus, but also helps us train and prepare our students and staff and practice our procedures should a real emergency take place on our campus. The different drills that we will be practicing this year have been taught to all of our students and they are as follows:

• Hold: Keep students and staff in classrooms and out of access areas and teachers continue to teach. Why would we have a hold? Medical Emergency, Fight on Campus, etc.
• Secure: Bring all individuals into classrooms or building (secure building and lock outside access points) and teachers continue to teach. Students may or may not transition, depending on the situation. Why would we secure campus? Criminal activity in the neighborhood or a dangerous animal is on campus.
• Evacuate: Students and staff would move from one location to another for safety. Why would we evacuate staff and students? Fire, Mechanical failure, gas leak, bomb threat, etc.
• Shelter: Students and staff stay in classroom and need to be prepared for instructions. Why shelter? Weather, Hazardous materials situation.
• Lockdown: All doors locked, windows covered, everyone is quiet. Why lockdown? Threat or hazard inside of the school, act of violence on site.

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)

(Repeat) Spirit days fit into our PBIS system as a positive reinforcement tool, used to reward students for consistently demonstrating desired behaviors by providing a fun, school-wide activity where students can express school spirit through themed dress-up days, creating a sense of community and belonging while encouraging positive behavior.

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Dress Code

(repeat)As the temperatures begin to warm up, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about our district-wide dress code. Our goal is to ensure that all students are dressed appropriately for a comfortable and focused learning environment.

Please take a moment to review the dress code with your child and ensure that their attire meets the guidelines. We appreciate your support in helping students make respectful and appropriate clothing choices for school.

Attire may be prohibited when it:

• Significantly interferes with the District's ability to maintain order; such as disrupting schoolwork, school programs and activities,creates disorder, or prevents any student(s) from achieving educational objectives.
• Affects the health or safety of students, personnel or visitors.
• Conveys affiliation with a criminal street gang.
• Exposes the wearer's midriff, undergarments, or undergarment areas.
• Contains or conveys obscene language, symbols or messages.
• Promotes or depicts the unlawful use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
• Violates the constitutional rights of any other person(s).
• Is inconsistent with or prohibited by the course, program, or activity.

KidAccount Sign in/out Procedures (repeat)

Starting October 7, 2024, elementary schools will be introducing a new procedure for signing students in and out with KidAccount. During parent-teacher conferences, you will receive KidAccount cards for each of your students. If you are unable to attend parent-teacher conferences, you can pick up your cards at the front office.

Instead of searching for your child’s name in the system, these cards will be used to streamline the process.

Important Details:

• Each family will receive two KidAccount cards.
• The cards can be reused year after year, so please keep them in a safe place.
• If your cards are lost, replacements are available for $5.00 and can be obtained at the front office.

Thank you for your cooperation as we implement this new procedure!

Attendance (repeat)

If your child will be absent, please remember to call our attendance line at 480-575-2800, selecting #1. The line is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Informing your child's teacher is always helpful, especially if you are requesting homework.

Regular attendance is crucial for your child's success in school. Being present every day helps students stay engaged, build strong learning habits, and make the most of their educational experience.

CCUSD Telecommunication Policy (repeat)

As a reminder, there has been an important update to be aware of are about student telecommunications and devices, including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, and non-medical listening devices. Beginning this school year and beyond, students in possession of telecommunications devices will adhere to new guidelines regarding use on school grounds. Please click HERE to read through the updated policy. Remind your Roadrunners to keep their tech in their backpacks.

KIDAccount (repeat)

We have a new sign in/sign out platform for students and visitors. You will notice that we have 2 new white tablets in the lobby for this process. Parents/guardians must always scan their US driver's license and complete the questions on the tablets for signing in a student and signing out a student. No student will be released without the ID being scanned or shown every time.

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