Candy Cane

Volunteers Are Needed to Sell Candy Grams Next Week December 8th-12th

Dear Families,

We hope your Holiday Season is off to a great start!  Next week we'll be selling Candy Cane Grams, DeMiguel ornaments and insulated cups before school and at lunch. Students can send a Candy Cane Gram to a friend for 50¢. Also on sale will be our DeMiguel Lobo ornaments for $5 and insulated drink cups for $10. We have a limited supply of Holiday Smencils on sale for $1.

Volunteers are needed before school and at lunch Dec. 8-12! If you can help us out, please click the link below.

Go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544A8AC2EA20-candy to sign up.

There is no need to register with SignUpGenius. However, you will be asked to enter your email address so that we can send you a reminder before your shift. Your email address will not be visible or published in any way. If you prefer, you can email us at demiguelPTO@hotmail.com and we can add you.

As always, thanks for your support!
-The PTO

Holidays

Dear Parents,

In years past, DeMiguel has provided holiday gifts to our less fortunate families and we would like to continue the tradition.  As we did last year, we are asking families to send in gift cards; in any amount you are comfortable with, to WalMart or Target.  A DeMiguel “Angel” will then shop for the gifts so you don’t have to! 

If you wish to help make a DeMiguel family’s holiday a little brighter, send your gift cards to school in an envelope with your child.  Please write your child’s name with “Brighter Holiday” on the envelope.   If you would prefer to purchase a gift item rather than send a gift card, or you would like to volunteer to shop for a family, contact Jamie Smith at 773-4003 or email jsmith3@fusd1.org.  We are asking for receipt of gift cards or gifts by December 1st so we have time to shop (or prior to Thanksgiving break)! 

Thank You!

OM

Help support DeMiguel's Odyssey of the Mind teams by purchasing Harkins Theater 2015 loyalty cups, t-shirts, and gift cards.  Place your orders now in time for the holidays and use as gifts for family, friends, and co-workers.  DeMiguel OM will receive a portion of the proceeds.  Projected delivery date is the first week of December.

Deadline is Wednesday, November 19th!
*additional order forms are available in the office.

Thank you!

Chess Club

Saturday, November 22nd, DeMiguel will host its 1st USCF (United States Chess Federation) Scholastic Chess Tournament.

This is a city-wide invitational. We expect all our DeMiguel Chess Club players to participate...but this event is open to any student who knows how to play chess and would like the opportunity.

Flyers are available in the office and registration is easy.

Thank you.

Bill & Evelyn Archer - DeMiguel Chess Coaches 

November 3rd

We will be collecting Halloween candy from students/staff on Monday, November 3rd. We will be taking it to Around the Mountain Dentistry where it will be sent to troops overseas. Money generated from giving candy to Around the Mountain will be placed in our Christmas account fund to help purchase gifts for some of our less fortunate students and their families. The class who donates the most candy will win a nacho party on Friday, November 7th. Time to be determined.

** 11th No School--Veteran's Day
** 13th Picture Retakes
** Library Book Drive November 1st-30th

Halloween Help

We still need volunteers to help with the Halloween Carnival on Friday, 10/24.

Hi Lobo Families,

The Annual DeMiguel Halloween Carnival will be held October 24th and we are looking for volunteers to help us during the event. Thanks to those who already signed up to help, however we still have many spots to fill.

5:00-5:30 will be ticket and pizza sales, with the carnival running from 5:30-7:30. We will need help with set up, ticket sales, pizza sales, the cakewalk & clean up. Anyone who volunteers for a shift will receive 10 free carnival tickets!!!

We are also looking to have cakes donated for the cake walk, which can be dropped off any time on Thursday or by 1:00 on Friday.

We really want to make this a special night for the kids - and we can't do it without you!! Please click the link below to sign up.**

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544A8AC2EA20-halloween

As always, thanks for your support!
-The DeMiguel PTO

**Remember, there is no need to register with SignUpGenius. However, you will be asked to enter your email address so that we can send you a reminder before your shift. Your email address will not be visible or published in any way. If you don't want to give your email to the system, you can email us and we will add you.**

5th grade

Calling all night time photography buffs:

We are compiling our 5th grade memory book and our theme is connecting the NASA Explorer status with making memories.

Do you have a photo of an evening sky or the DeMiguel Observatory that you would be willing to donate for the front of the fifth grade memory book?

If so, please email the photo to kdodds@fusd1.org.  Submission of photos grants permission to use those photos in DeMiguel Elementary's fifth grade memory book.

Walk to School DAy

Walk to School Day is October 8th

Parents, volunteers, support staff and teachers if you would like to help out with bell ringing and cheering please join in by arriving at school at 8:20 a.m. The students enjoy being greeted as they approach the school grounds, so let’s make every effort to support our DeMiguel Walkers.
Listed below are various landmarks that parents/teachers/staff will be at to walk with DeMiguel students to school.  Pick a place and time and be sure your child is there on time.

Mrs.Mansfield and Mrs. Dent                              
Journey Church meet at 8:10 a.m.

Mrs. Bergeron, Mrs. Wertz and Ms. Doughman                                            
Debbie & Univ. Heights meet at 8:10 a.m.

Mrs. Cernohous and Ms. Layman
Circle K on Lake Mary meet at 8:00 a.m.

Fun Run

Rain Day Schedule

Hello Lobo Families,

Fun Run TOMORROW--wear your orange and blue--you can still take pledges through tomorrow night.

If it RAINS—we will have the run in the gym. Here are the times:
9:05 K
9:55 2nd
10:45 1st
11:35 4th
12:50 3rd
1:40 5th

ASSUME the run is OUTSIDE unless you hear from me via Connect Ed phone call in the morning!!!

• Fun Run 1: 8:45, grade PK
• Fun Run 2: 9:05, grades K-1
• Fun Run 3: 10:05, grades 2-3
• Fun Run 4: 11:05, grades 4-5

As always thanks for your support!
-Ninon Wilson
 

Target

Thank you lobo families for using your REDcard at Target. Everytime you use it, Target donates 1% of purchases at Target and Target.com to the eligible K-12 school designated. We just received a check for $954.98. THANK you TARGET!!!

subaru

Enter the FUSD "Support a School, Win Something Cool" raffle and you could win a brand new car!

FUSD is raffling off a new 2015 Subaru Forester with Premium Package donated by Flagstaff Nissan Subaru. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and go on sale next week at DeMiguel. Only 200 tickets are available through DeMiguel, so purchase your tickets before they are gone! Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis at the following times next week.

Monday 8/25 8:15-8:45 and 3:00-3:30
Wednesday 8/27 8:15-8:45 and 3:00-3:30
Friday 8/29 8:15-8:45

*Drawing will be held at halftime of the Flagstaff vs. Coconino football game on October 31, 2014. You do NOT need to be present to win.
*Must be 18 years or older to enter (students may not purchase tickets for you).
*Winner is responsible for vehicle tax.
*A credit of the vehicle value can be credited to the purchase of an alternate vehicle from Flagstaff Nissan Subaru.
*Visit www.fusd1.org for official rules.

Flagstaff Unified School District / Overview

www.fusd1.org

FUSD encourages all citizens of Coconino County to register to vote! It’s fast, it’s easy, and all you need to do is have your AZ drivers’ license and click this link: https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/selectLanguage

Masterpiece Art

Our new Masterpiece Art Coordinator is Cami Birdno! Welcome! Here is her email! findthebirds@gmail.com
here is the website: www.masterpieceart.org

If you are interested in volunteering in a very rewarding way--please come to the trainings and get involved.
Tuesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 25th from 7-8:30 at the Downtown Library.

NA

First Week

Thank you for a great first week. I hope your child(ren) are adjusting to school and are excited about learning. Our staff is committed to helping in any way possible. Thank you for trusting us with your children every day! Just a few reminders---please do not let your child(ren) wear flip flops or open toed shoes and please label lunch boxes. We are already starting a collection of lost boxes. We know our K-1/bus zone is a little hectic at the end of the day. Please be patient as we figure out how we can exit safely and efficiently and please do not park on S. Gillenwater. We are excited for a great year and we have an amazing staff!!! Go LOBOS!!!

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Welcome Back

August 2014

                                                  Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year!

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year!  I hope this letter finds you healthy, happy, and ready to get back to school. I hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with family, friends, and of course- FUN! If you are new to DeMiguel—Welcome! You are now an official LOBO! Spirit Day is every Friday.  Our students and staff wear black, teal, or grey.

Remember: an adult family-member must always meet our kindergarten students at the bus stop, every day after school, all year long.

We have had a few staffing changes over the summer! Please welcome….. 

Introduction of new staff:

·         Tina Hansleben joins the DeMiguel staff as a new dual cert. fourth-grade teacher.

·         Elizabeth Garcia/Rebekah Ryan join the DeMiguel staff as new fourth-grade teachers(job share).

·         Valerie Minos will be our PE teacher.

·         Jordan Walsh will be a fifth grade teacher.

·         Terri Bartlett will be our resource teacher.

·         Amy Marbach will be a second grade teacher.

·         Brittany Richards is a new 4th grade teacher.

·         Dara Pfeiffer will be our new psychologist. She worked in BSP last year.

·         Barrett Tritle will be our new BSP therapist.

·         Maria Hargrove will be a new speech therapist for 1.5 days per week. 

Recognition of returning staff with new assignments:

·         Joy Bergeron will rejoin our staff as a kindergarten teacher.

·         Lisa Buffington will rejoin our staff as a second grade teacher.

·         Corrie Gonzales will rejoin our staff as a kindergarten teacher.

·         Danny Murray will rejoin our staff as a RTI teacher (K-2).

·         Stephanie Mansfield will rejoin our staff as a fifth grade teacher again.

·         Anna Eskridge will be our FIT KIDS instructor.

 We have many school goals; this one you can help us with! One of our school goals is to build “community” with families and community members. We have many “DeMiguel Community” events. Please sign up to help out if you can!

We communicate with our families a variety of ways:  emails, our DeMiguel Blog, DeMiguel Elementary on Facebook, FUSD/ DeMiguel website, Connect Ed phone calls, and teachers’ letters home. If you have a specific question, please email me at nwilson@fusd1.org .  . If you are interested in getting more involved; please attend our PTO meetings.  Please welcome and meet our PTO members; the first meeting is August 19^th @ 4:15 in the Commons:

President – Kasey Nance

Vice President- Judy Carpenter

Treasurer- Jessica Buckley

Secretary- Emily Dossinger

Parent Volunteer Coordinator -Suzette Donosky

We are working on creating a climate that educates all students and allows for flexibility of different learning styles and maximizing potential of every student. There are certain expectations for every grade level--so stay tuned for exciting happenings in your child’s classroom.

In order for us to keep the finger on the pulse in regards to attendance, we will be sending home an “automatic” letter to any child’s family that has more than 3 unexcused tardies or absences. This letter will help notify you of tardies/absences you may or may not be aware of. Please make sure your child is at school by 8:15 if your child is eating breakfast.

The DeMiguel team encourages families to become involved in all aspects of their child’s educational experience. Research has demonstrated that students achieve a higher level of academic achievement if their parents are actively involved. At DeMiguel, we believe that families and staff working together create an environment that enables students’ success.  As your DeMiguel faculty we are committed to creating the best educational experience for your child. Let the learning begin! Our classrooms –K-5^th will be using a combination of Harcourt Reading, Envision Math, Engage NY, TCI for Social Studies, FOSS Kits for Science, EIE kits , Rocket Math, and AR reading (1^st-5^th).

** Drop off and Pick up**

Morning Drop Off- Is just that, be ready to have your child(ren)unload quickly. Please do not have long discussions at our drop-off. This will enable the traffic to move quickly and smoothly. Drop off is at the flag pole in the front, at 8:15. We do not have supervision until 8:15.

Afternoon Pick-up- Please help us keep all children safe by following the following procedures:

ENTERING DEMIGUEL FROM GILLENWATER

There are two one- way lanes that enter the school on S. Gillenwater. The left lane is the one that goes to our EAST entrance where Kindergarten and first graders are picked up. This is also the lane used for emergency vehicles, buses, handicapped parking, and people wishing to park and come in the building.  The right lane (going down Gillenwater) is for individuals picking up students at the flag pole or for individuals who wish to park and come inside.

ONCE YOU HAVE PASSED THE CIRCLE DRIVE

Once you pass the circle drive there are another two lanes. The left lane is if you want to park (in the front of the building) and come inside. The right lane is for pick-up of students 2^nd-5^th by the flag pole.

I am thankful and honored to have served the DeMiguel learners and community for six years. Each year I learn so many things from our littlest lobos. I enjoy each day that I am here!

Respectfully,

Ninon Wilson

nwilson@fusd1.org

www.fusd1.org/demiguel

928-773-4001

All visitors need to stop by the office to obtain a Visitor’s Pass. There will be a reminder on all classroom doors. We will check ID of individuals coming in to pick up students early. Except for the front door, the doors will remain locked during the day.