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Desert Vista Storm Report
April/May
2015
Important Dates for
Seniors:

April 25, 8:30 pm -12:00 am,
Prom
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May 19 & 20, Senior Finals
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May 17, 6:30 pm,
Baccalaureate, Auditorium
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May 18, 8:30 am, mandatory
graduation meeting, Auditorium

May 18, 7:00 pm, Senior
Awards Night, Auditorium
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May 21, 7:45 am, mandatory
graduation practice

May 21, Senior Breakfast
after mandatory graduation
practice, cafeteria

May 21, 7:00 pm,
Graduation, Stadium (Graduates to
arrive no later than 6:15 pm)
Reminders:
 Immunization update: Tdap
(pertussis/diptheria & tetanus)and meningitis are now required for all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, and are due.
Meningitis is also required by
most colleges. Please see Nurse
Kennedy if you have questions.
 Don’t forget to pre-order your
yearbook in the bookstore! Cost
is $75 until May 1,and goes up to
$85 on May 2.
 When calling into DV please
Dial “9” before entering your
party’s four-digit extension.
2015 Graduation Procedures
If your son or daughter will be
graduating this spring, it is
important you are aware that
he/she must have the required
23 credits and remain in four
credit-bearing classes throughout the school year in order to
participate in the graduation
ceremony. If you have any
questions or concerns about
your child’s status, please
contact his/her counselor at
480-706-7900.
Please discuss these with your
senior son or daughter.
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Academic requirements (i.e.
correspondence, online or alternative school credit) must be
completed by May 8, 2015. All
debts must be cleared with the
Bookstore by May 15, 2015.
In an effort to create a dignified
and expedient ceremony, the
following are acceptable attire 
and appropriate behavior.
Purses, parcels, packages,

cameras, cell phones,
corsages or extraneous
items (such as but not
limited to silly string, beach
balls, golf balls, confetti,
streamers, balloons, horns,

or whistles) are NOT
ALLOWED.
Mortarboards are to be
worn straight; style hair
accordingly. No writing,
decorations or attachments

of any kind are permitted
on the mortarboard or the
graduation gown (except
the tassel or schoolsanctioned collars).
portion of the face or
body) and sunglasses are
prohibited.
Shorts, jeans, cargo pants,
overalls or casual shoes (i.e.
flip-flops, Birkenstocks,
slippers or athletic shoes)
will NOT be permitted.
Acceptable attire for
females includes dress
slacks, skirts or dresses and
dress shoes. Dresses or
skirts should not be longer
than the graduation gown.
Acceptable attire for males
includes dress slacks, collared dress shirts (short or
long-sleeved), dark tie,
dress socks and shoes.
Face Painting (or writing/marking on any visible
DV Mission, Vision and
Performance Area Goals
Mission:
Desert Vista inspires a community of learning by demonstrating excellence in academics,
arts and extra-curricular activities.
Vision:
We strive for excellence by engaging our community, promoting accountability, fostering
responsibility, and encouraging life-long learning.
Performance Area Goals:
Goal 1: Technology—All faculty and staff will commit to a greater usage of technology.
Goal 2: Critical Thinking—All students will apply critical thinking processes in each discipline.
Goal 3: All students will improve writing and spelling skills across disciplines.
Goal 4: Spirit—Student and Faculty school spirit will improve.
Dear Desert Vista Parents and Guardians,
Desert Vista High School has many amazing students who walk our halls. Students who attend DV often exceed the performances of
students at private schools throughout the nation. Every year our graduates attend prestigious and highly acclaimed colleges and universities. Our students are pursued because of their dedication to their education, their desire to hone their talents, and their ability to work
well with both students and adults. This year’s Valedictorians are not only the top academic students at Desert Vista High School, they
are also members of clubs, athletic teams and partnerships outside of school. These students are respected by their peers and educators
at Desert Vista High School and around the state. I am proud to introduce you to Desert Vista’s 2015 Valedictorians.
Simon Essig Aberg
Gen Fitzgerald
Benjamin Kilano
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Prianka Kumar
Katelyn Miyasaki
Sepehr Rostamsadeh
It has been my pleasure to have worked with such esteemed students at Desert Vista High School. They have exemplified “Excellence
through Performance” and they will always be remembered as THUNDER members of Desert Vista High School.
Sincerely,
Christine Barela, Principal
Desert Vista High School
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AIMS Science Test Schedule
AIMS Science Test Schedule
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Please note---All freshmen and sophomores currently enrolled in Biology 1-2, Honors Biology 1-2 or Living
World must test.
·
Non-testing students do not need to report until 11:15 on AIMS Science day.
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There will be no special bus service provided on testing days. If students are unable to obtain alternative transportation, activities will be provided in the large gym promptly at 8:20 AM on testing day.
Testing Period
8:20-10:20
(2 Hours)
Materials Returned
10:20-10:30
(10 minutes)
Lunch
10:35-11:10
(35 minutes)
0 hour
11:15-11:45
(30 minutes)
Period 1
11:50-12:20
(30 minutes)
Period 2
12:25-12:55
(30 minutes)
Period 3
1:00-1:30
(30 minutes)
Period 4/5
1:35-2:05
(30 minutes)
Period 6
2:10-2:40
(30 minutes)
Period 7
2:45-3:15
(30 minutes)
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2015 SAT Dates
Please check registration deadlines and register at:
www.collegeboard.com
Test Date
Test
Registration Deadline
May 2, 2015
SAT and SAT Subject
Tests
April 6, 2015
June 6, 2015
SAT and SAT Subject
Tests
May 8, 2015
2015 ACT Dates
Please register for the ACT at: www.ACT.org
Test Date
Regular Registration
Postmark Deadline
(regular fee)
Late Registration Period
(regular fee plus late fee)
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14—27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9—22, 2015
Spring is Sign-up Time for Juniors
Spring is the time for our junior students to take the SAT or ACT tests. They can sign up for the SAT test at Collegeboard.com. Future test dates are May 2nd and June 6th and Desert Vista High School is a testing site. To sign up for the
ACT students need to go to actstudent.org. The Spring test date is June 5th and Corona del Sol High School in Tempe is a
testing site for the ACT. Registration must be done approximately a month before the test date.
The companies that proctor and score the SAT and ACT are being extremely serious about students having IDs on test days.
In the past if someone had forgotten an ID, they would allow a teacher to vouch for the student, however that is not the case
anymore. If a student doesn't have a photo ID, they will not be allowed to test. IDs that will be accepted are listed below:
o Driver’s license or state ID
o School ID
o Employer ID
o Passport
o Military ID
o Tribal ID
o Naturalization Card
Please contact your student's guidance counselor if you need assistance.
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Incoming Freshmen, SAVE the DATE!
Friday, July 31, 2015 will be your THUNDER DAY!!
We’ve created a day especially for you based on the five pillars of Rachel’s Challenge:
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4.
5.
Look for the best in others.
Dream big.
Choose positive influences.
Speak with kindness.
Start your own chair reaction.
The day will include a parent information session, a chance to meet all your teachers, and a pep assembly.
Summer School 2015
The Tempe Union High School District summer school program of 2015 will be held ONLY at Mountain
Pointe High School. Registration brochures and registration forms are available on the TUHSD website.
Session One:
Session Two:
Time:
Cost:
Bus Information:
Course Offerings:
Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, June 12
Monday, June 15 through Wednesday, July 1 (note that class on June 12
And July 1 will run from 7:30 am to 10:00 am.)
7:30 am-12:40 pm (Please note that the day has been extended due to
the overall schedule being one day shorter each semester. Students will
meet requirements for minutes to receive high school credit.)
$175 per session (each session represents one semester/one-half credit).
Students who do not attend a TUHSD school will be charged a $25 administrative fee.
All TUHSD school Bookstores can accept payment in the form of a check, money order or
cash. Credit cards can not be accepted.
Bus passes may be purchased at the time of registration for $25.00 per session. Bus service is
available TO and FROM the student’s home school to their selected summer school campus.
Obtain brochure from the TUHSD website
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2015-16 Student Parking for Seniors and Juniors
For seniors and juniors who are interested in buying a parking permit for the 2015-2016
school year, applications will be available Monday, April 27th. The applications can be accessed
on the front page of the Desert Vista school fusion website. Students in the class of 2016 can
purchase their permits the week of May 4th and students in the class of 2017 can purchase
their permits the week of May 11th.
Applicants must have a Driver's License or Graduated Instructional Permit to apply for
a parking permit.
Parking permit prices:
Car pool parking - $60
Six (6) car pool spaces are available. Car pools must have at least three (total) students on a daily basis for commuting to school. Names of car poolers must be indicated on the application.
Student parking - $100
Replacement - $40
Please note that replacement permits are issued per the approval Ms. Bethea, the Assistant Principal of Activities.
Seniors and juniors who want to secure a space should do so prior to the school year ending in
May. Parking permits tend to sell out the first week back from summer vacation. Have a great
summer and drive safely!
Bookstore Bulletin
Important items to remember from the Bookstore:
All unpaid debts must be settled at the Bookstore before the end of the school year.
Seniors MUST BE DEBT-FREE before they will receive their diplomas.
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Return any first semester books any time.
If you haven't ordered your cap and gown for graduation, you can order online
at www.shop.jostens.com. If you placed an order....check with Bianca Constante
in front of Mrs. White-Nielson's office. ONLY orders PAID IN FULL will be
available for pick up. No checks will be accepted for Josten’s balances due—
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CASH only.
Prom is April 25, 2015.
Prom tickets will be sold beginning March 31. Guest passes are available on
the DV Fusion page.
 $70 per couple March 31-April 3
 $80 per couple April 6-10
 $90 per couple April 13-17
 $100 per couple April 20-24
Parking passes will go on sale at the beginning of May. The application will be
available on the DV Fusion page. Be on the lookout for exact dates.
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Incoming Rio Salado Accuplacer Placement Testing _
Spring 2015
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Rio Salado Accuplacer Placement Testing (continued…)
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Spring 2015 Final Exam Schedule
Senior Class Final Exams
ALL STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE
ALL SENIORS MUST BE PRESENT TO TAKE THEIR FINAL EXAMS
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
4th Lunch
Period 5
5th Lunch
Period 6
Period 7
7:18-8:15
8:20-9:00
9:05-9:45
9:50-10:30
Announcements
10:35-11:50 (Test)
10:30-11:11
11:16-12:31 (Test)
11:50-12:31
12:36-1:51 (Test)
1:56-3:14 (Test)
Period 4
4th Lunch
Period 5
5th Lunch
Period 6
Period 7
7:18-8:15
8:20-9:35 (Test)
9:40-10:55 (Test)
11:00-12:15 (Test)
Announcements
12:20-1:01
12:15-12:56
1:01-1:41
1:01 -1:41
1:46-2:26
2:31-3:14
Grades 9-11
Final Exam Schedules
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4/5
Period 6
Period 7
7:18-8:15
8:20-9:35
9:45-11:00
11:10-12:25
8:20-9:35
9:45-11:00
11:10-12:25
Lunch will NOT be served on either exam day.
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2014-15 Site Base Council
2014-2015 Council
The Site Base Council is an elected
council who meet at 6:30 PM on the
second Monday of each month in the
Administrative Conference Room.
We work closely with the school administrators
providing guidance and input on issues vital to the success of the
school. We assess the needs of the
school and
community, determine the most pressing needs, and set priorities for action. While voting membership is by
appointment only,
attendance is open to all. We are
looking for a few members to join our
team.
If you are interested, please email
Miss Tomika Bethea at
[email protected]
Christine Barela—Principal
Tomika Bethea—Co-chair and Assistant Principal
Shawna Thue—Co-chair and teacher
Anita Welch—Teacher
Dr. Francois Dastous--Teacher
Angie Kaufman—Classified Staff
Josh Jolin—Altadena Liaison
Elizabeth Snyder—Akimel Liaison
Amy Whiteley—Parent
Julia Fischer--Parent
Jerry Oliver Sr--Parent
Beverly Alban –Parent
Mary Kay Carpten—Community
Member
Patti Benster—Community Member
Emily Giel—TSTDC President
Hannah Daniels—Student Body President
Nominate a student,
teacher, staff member,
parent or community
volunteer who has gone
above and beyond in
their support on behalf
of DV by clicking on the
Library Policies
The Library will be open at 7:15 AM each day and close on regular school days at 4 pm.
The facility will close shortly after the final bell on early release days.
Usage during school hours will require a teacher-signed pass. No food or drink (with the
exception of water) is allowed in the Library or the computer labs. The Library will be
open during lunch time for students who need to work on school-related projects and assignments. Any other activities such as playing games or socializing must take place in other designated areas on campus that remain open during lunch time.
We will continue to adhere to the fire code capacity, and as such, students will be advised
that if they are not doing school-related work and/or we are at or nearly over capacity,
they will be asked to leave the Library to make room for students who are waiting to enter
to do school work. We thank everyone for their continued support and understanding.
Please contact Ms. Tomika Bethea if there are any questions about these policies.
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Book Distribution 2015 — Put it on your calendar NOW!
Book Distribution for the 2015-2016 school year, is just around the corner, so we want to provide a few pointers to
make it as quick and painless as possible
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Put it on your calendar so when you are planning your summer vacation we are included!
Pick up order is by last name. Please come on your designated day.
July 21 A-C
7:30am-2:00pm
July 22 D-G
7:30am-2:00pm
July 23 H-L
7:30am-2:00pm
July 24 M-P
7:30am-2:00pm
July 27 Q-S
7:30am-2:00pm
July 28 T-Z
7:30am-2:00pm
July 29 OPEN 3:00pm-7:00pm (if you are unable to come on your designated day)
July 30 OPEN 3:00pm-7:00pm (if you are unable to come on your designated day)
July 31 Freshman Orientation – This is NOT a book distribution day
Please be sure your student’s fees from the previous school year are PAID IN FULL. This will save time at
the register. If you are unsure, send your student by, or call the Bookstore 480-706-7935. Seniors MUST be
clear in order to receive their diploma.
Seniors ONLY will turn their books into the Bookstore prior to graduation.
Under classmen will turn their books into their classroom teachers as they take finals. We will NOT be taking
them in the Bookstore unless you are clearing for withdrawal.
PLEASE BE PATIENT, we will be working as fast as we can. Do not come if you are pressed for time. Plan
on waiting one to two hours.
PROCESS
a. Start in cafeteria (where it is cool) to pick up your student’s UN-Official schedule
b. You will be released over to the Bookstore based on the number of families we have at our windows.
c. You will come to the Bookstore counter, where we will take any fees that may be due. Get your PE/Dance/
Yoga uniform, pay any Sports activity fees, buy class shirts, etc..
d. We will be pulling your student’s text books while you are at the register, so you have a short, or no wait,
when you get outside to the book pick up table.
e. Always check your book receipt against the book codes that you receive, to be sure all is correct before you
leave.
f. If there are any issues (change in schedules, wrong books, etc.) we are happy to deal with those at your convenience.
g. EVERYONE NEEDS TO print their OFFICIAL schedule Sunday before the first day of school.
EVERY Student MUST have it with them when they arrive Monday morning. Freshman should bring
their Un-Official schedule to Freshman Orientation so they can walk their class route.
h. ALL students need to bring their OFFICIAL schedule with them on Monday morning, prior to going
to their first class. Every class will be assigned a specific location to check in at before they go to their first
class. Be sure you student is at school early.
i. If you have any questions, please give us a call prior!
The Bookstore now accepts Master Card, Visa, Discover as well as cash,
checks and debit cards.
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2015-16 Rio Salado Dual Enrollment Information
Rio Salado Dual Enrollment placement testing for the 2015-16 school year will take place in the Library Tuesday, April 21st
through Thursday, April 30th. The math students will test during their current prerequisite class. The students who requested
Advanced Composition have been assigned a time for the writing placement test before or after school during testing week. The
students who require testing have been identified and their teachers will be notified of the testing day, time, and process. Registration for Dual Enrollment credit for 2015-16 classes will start when school resumes in August.
Tuition Assistance Information for Rio Salado
Parents and Students:
Apply now for Tuition Assistance for next year (2015-16). Start your college education by enrolling in dual enrollment
classes that will grant you high school and college credit simultaneously.
Tuition Assistance is available for those that meet the eligibility requirements. Interested students need to complete the preapproval process for the school year by submitting application paperwork now. Tuition Assistance is open starting March 23 rd,
2015 through May 30th, 2015. Registration for actual classes will begin Fall 2015. For more details, visit our dual enrollment website at www.riosalado.edu/dual or visit the Counseling Office.
Guidance Department Website and Facebook page
Visit our Guidance Department website offering resources and links to help
parents, students and staff search for information to help us make the best
decisions possible for their post-secondary future. Looking for information regarding
scholarship search sites, college entrance exams, college visits to our campus, graduation
and college entrance exams and AIMS? You can access the web page from the Desert
Vista home page. Click on Guidance Department web site for more information, and be
sure to “like” our Desert Vista Counseling Department page on Facebook, as new information and opportunities are continually added. Please check Canvas and the DV guidance
course for important information.
Scholarship Web Site
Students from Desert Vista High School have the opportunity to apply for many scholarships.
Click HERE.
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2015 Desert Vista Summer Academies
Desert Vista is offering a number of
courses during the summer of 2015 as a
part of the TUHSD Community
Education program. Offerings at Desert
Vista this year include Math, Science and
Engineering, Creating High School Success, Arts Academy, Afternoon Practice
Academy, Honors English, Reading &
Writing in the 21st Century, Speech &
Debate, and Honors Professional Internship. Please see the school website for
information on credit available for some
of these courses offered. The registration form as well as additional infor-
mation is available at the Desert Vista
High School home page under Information—Summer Academy or by clicking on the
sun below.
Math For Credit
DV Math
Not for Credit
Creating High School
Success
Not for Credit
Purpose: 4th through 10th graders who
want to get into honors, remediate skills,
or just preview the next class. We offer
Algebra 1-2, Honors Geometry and now,
Algebra 3-4. Students may receive credit
for these classes, but it is not a requirement.
Where: Lower east C-building wing
(classes assigned the 1st day)
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 7:30am-12:40am
Cost:
$270 Algebra 3-4 Preview
$350 (All others)
Purpose: 4th through 8th graders who want
to get into honors, remediate skills, or just
preview the next class. We offer 6th-8th
grade math
Where: Lower east C-building wing
(classes assigned the 1st day)
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 7:45am-11:45am
Cost: $270
Contact:Jeff Baluch
[email protected]
Contact: Jeff Baluch
[email protected]
Arts Academy
Purpose: Kids ages 6-13 to participate in
enrichment classes in painting, drawing,
musical theatre, dance, ceramics, chorus,
etc.
Where: A-building (classes vary)
When: 3 or 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday, May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 8am-3:30pm
Cost: Half-day $275/$325 or full-day $425
per three-week session
Contact: Kristen Grippo
[email protected]
Registration: Saturday, February 28 from
9am-11am in the DV front office (off 32nd
st.)
Purpose: To prepare in-coming 9th – 12th
grade students to experience greater academic success through the further understanding of goal setting/planning, time
management, study strategies, campus
resources, success habits, learning
strengths, and self-reflection.
For: In-coming 9th – 12th grade students
Where: C-219
When: 3 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, June 17,
2015
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am (incoming 10th 12th graders)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (incoming 9th graders)
Cost: $50
Contact: Freddie Martin
[email protected]
Reading & Writing in
the 21st Century
Afternoon Practice
Academy
Purpose: Students grades 8-11 who want
to practice grammar, composition, literature, and dramatic literature skills. Can be
taken for high school elective credit.
Where: C227
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 7:30am-12:40pm
Cost: $350
Purpose: Allows students enrolled in a
Summer Academy to have extra time practicing the skills learned in each program.
For: Any student 13 and under enrolled in
any other academy program
Where: TBA
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Cost: $150, includes a snack
Contact: Brian Johnson [email protected]
Contact: David White
[email protected]
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2015 Desert Vista Summer Academies (continued)
Science and
Engineering
Purpose: To provide students with handson experience developing scientific inquiry
and engineering analysis skills.
For: 7th and 8th grade students
Where: Room A-102
When: 2 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, June 10,
2015
Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $110
Contact: Mark Byrne-Quinn
[email protected]
Purpose: Incoming 9th graders hoping to
place in Honors Freshman English in the
fall, or students grades 9th-11th moving to
an Honors or AP English course for the first
time. Can be taken for high school elective
credit.
Where: C226
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 7:30am-12:40 pm
Cost: $350
Contact: David White
[email protected]
Speech & Debate
Honors Professional
Internship
Purpose: Incoming 6th-11th grade students
will receive instruction from nationally
ranked coaches and competitors in speech
and debate. All students will perform at
the 3 and 6-week marks.
Where: A-building (classes vary)
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $450, includes a daily snack
Purpose: Offers gifted (high school sophomore and junior) students an opportunity
to make an in-depth investigation of professional fields they are considering. Professionals mentor students in realistic and
advanced career experiences. Students
are responsible for finding their internship
opportunity, assistance available from Mrs.
Hickel.
Who: Incoming 11th/12th graders only
Where: Online/off-campus
When: 6 weeks M-F starting Wednesday,
May 27, 2015 until Wednesday, July 1,
2015
Cost: $175 (.5 honors elective credit)
Contact: Amie Hickel [email protected]
Contact: Amanda Domino [email protected]
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Attendance Guidelines
Only parents or legal guardians may call the attendance line. Please call the Attendance Line and choose one of
three options:
Option 1
If the student needs to leave campus early and receive an off campus pass, please leave the following information: the student’s name and student ID number, spelling the last name clearly; your name
and relationship to the student; and the time and reason the student will be leaving campus. It is imperative you state that the student is allowed to drive or walk off campus, or who will be picking
them up. Students are to sign out through the front office before leaving campus.
Option 2
To report an absence or late arrival for a freshman or sophomore student please leave the following
information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason
for the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.
Option 3
To report an absence or late arrival for a junior or senior student please leave the following information: the student’s name and ID number, spelling the last name clearly; the date(s) and reason for
the absence; your name and relationship to the student; and a daytime phone number.
If you have questions regarding an attendance matter press 0.
*Excessive absences, (11 or more) excused or unexcused, may result in a loss of credit per class, per semester. Eleven absences in four or more classes may result in the student being withdrawn from school.
Desert Vista has implemented an automated calling system. If your child is marked absent in one or more classes, you
will receive an automated phone call. If your child was absent, please call the appropriate attendance line option. If
you think your child was marked absent in error, please have the student check with his/her teacher the following day.
Desert Vista is a closed campus. Do not call to request off campus passes for your children to leave for lunch. Students
will not be released during their lunch hour unless picked up by parents or legal guardians. Please come in and sign
the student out. Students are not to be picked up curbside.
Parents going out-of-town and leaving students in the care of a designated adult must provide the attendance office
with a notarized statement with the caretaker’s name and telephone numbers.
In our attempt to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum and student learning to a maximum, instruction time will not
be interrupted except in emergency situations. The front office staff will not be able to hold, take or deliver student items.
However, we do understand that a student may forget some items, therefore a parent/guardian may wait in the front office
until passing period whereby the front office staff will page the student. The parent will then be able to hand the items to his
or her child.
Change of Address
The Post Office will not forward school or district mail, so if you
move, you need to provide the Attendance Department with your
current SRP statement reflecting your new address. Thank you!
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Dress Code
A dress code at Desert Vista has been
established to promote a positive
school environment. We want to provide the freedom for students to express themselves within the set of parameters listed below.
 Attire or accessories which advertise, display and/or promote any
drug, alcohol or tobacco, sexual
activity, violence, disrespect
and/or bigotry towards any
group or person are not allowed.
 Dress, jewelry and other accessories that present risk to the health,
safety, and general welfare of the
students, or which express obscenities, immodestly expose the chest,
abdomen, legs or buttocks are
prohibited. (No BBBB (breasts,
bellies, backs or butts). Tube tops,
halter tops or dresses without
over-the-shoulder straps are not
acceptable forms of attire.
 Low cut or see-through shirts, underwear worn as outerwear, tube
tops, halter tops, tops that are
low-cut are not permitted to be
worn at school.
 Pants must pulled to hip level and
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secured tightly to ensure that undergarments are not exposed and
that pants are not dragging on the
ground.
Cut-offs, muscle tee’s, spiked jewelry and/or wallet chains are examples of clothing, attire or accessories which are not permitted to
be worn at school.
Shoes must be worn. House slippers or shoes with soles similar are
deemed unsafe and not school
appropriate.
Sunglasses and hats may not be
worn in the classroom.
Pajamas are prohibited.
No bandanas or doo rags are
allowed at school or school activities.
On campus, the faculty, staff and administration have the responsibility to
interpret and enforce this policy. The
administration retains the final discretion to determine that the garment or
accessory meets the dress code. Dress
code policies will be displayed on and
around campus.
Dress Code
policies are
displayed
around our
campus.
Cell Phone Policy
In order to meet our goals, we have modified our school cell phone usage policy. We must
minimize distractions if we are to maintain academic excellence. Cell phones will be prohibited during instruction time (unless directed by instructor) and “No Tech Zones”. No Tech
Zones include all restrooms, PE locker rooms, front office, and library (during instruction
time). Phones may be used before school, passing periods, during lunch, and after school only. Students caught using their phones during those unauthorized periods and zones will result
in the phone being confiscated by staff or security personnel. Phones will be available for parent pickup afterschool. If students do not follow school policies, they will be considered to be
insubordinate and appropriate discipline will result. Students are encouraged not to bring
iPods, mp3 players, laser pointers, headsets, cameras or video recorders, any game playing device, or any personal electronic or digital music devices on campus. Lost or stolen cell phones
or devices are the responsibility of the student. Bringing the item to school is at the students’
own risk for loss/theft. Desert Vista is not responsible for stolen or missing equipment
and it is strongly encouraged that they not be brought to campus.
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Notes from Nurse Kennedy...
Medication Guidelines
As of January 1, 2010, the Desert Vista
Health Office will no longer be providing “stock” acetaminophen (Tylenol)
or Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin).
Parents must provide the Health Office all such over-the-counter medications for their students’ use.
Desert Vista is a drug-free campus.
For the safety and health of all of our
students, all medications, including
Tylenol and Advil, must be kept in the
School Nurse’s Office. Students are
not allowed to carry medications with
them to school. Students requiring an
over-the-counter pain reliever during
the school day must have had their
parent or guardian deliver it to the
Health Office with a signed permission
slip, and the medications must be
administered by the School Nurse.
Parent/Guardian Consent Form
(download)
Please print and complete the form
before delivering it to the School
Nurse along with the referenced medication. Except in specific cases, the
school nurse will NOT distribute medications during the first or seventh
periods.
Immunization Information
Immunization update: Tdap pertussis/diptheria & tetanus and Meningitis are now required for all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors, are due.
Meningitis will be required by most colleges. Please see Nurse Kennedy if you have any
questions.
Got Gym Shorts?
Nurse Kennedy has an ongoing need for extra sets of gym shorts for
use by students. If you have any extras around, please drop them off
at the Front Office for Nurse Kennedy.
Chicken Pox Season is Here
Remember, springtime is chicken pox season and if your child has not
yet had them or the vaccine, there is always a possibility that your
child may be exposed throughout the school day. Please be aware and
keep your child home, should they develop a fever of 100 or more, as
well as any blistery, type rash. Contact Nurse Kennedy if you have
any questions.
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Flinn Scholarship Information Sessions
Join representatives of the Flinn Foundation Scholarship Program L.L.C. and Arizona’s public universities
at one of these sessions to learn about the exceptional
options for outstanding high-school students.
Click Here for more information.
2015 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Please join Desert Vista in congratulating our 19
National Merit Finalists. Way to go!
Farizah J. Ali
Joshua L. Au
Tracy Chung
Simon C. Essig Aberg
Gen Y. Fitzgerald
Jessica H. Goswick
Varum Gupta
Linda Han
David J. He
Sophia E. Johnson
Benjamin Kilano
Prianka B. Kumar
Katelyn F. Miyasaki
Nikhil S. Patel
Lucas C. Redshaw
Sujin Seo
Alex Sohn
Michael Y. Solomentsev
Juliet Xiong
NCAA Eligibility/SAT and ACT Information 2015-2016
Do you want to play sports in a Division I or II school when you graduate?
Then follow these steps to become eligible for the NCAA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Maintain at least a 2.30 GPA in NCAA’s 16 core classes. Ten of your core classes must be taken before your senior
year. Go to DV’s website, click on Counseling, and scroll down to the bottom of the page for a NCAA Eligibility
Worksheet to help you understand which classes will count for the NCAA.
Register for the NCAA at www.EligibilityCenter.org during your Junior Year. Follow the steps on this website to
complete your application, and pay the $70 registration fee.
Take the SAT (www.collegeboard.org) or ACT (www.ACTstudent.org) in the spring of your Junior Year, and send
your scores to the NCAA (NCAA Code: 9999).
At the end of your Junior Year, send your transcript using www.Parchment.com that includes all of your Junior Year
grades.
Finally, send a second and final transcript at the end of your Senior Year that includes all of your final grades.
See www.EligibilityCenter.org for more details on the NCAA process. For a list of your grades, log into StudentVue and
look at the Course History. A list of approved Desert Vista classes that will count for NCAA can be found by going to
https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/loginAction and entering the CEEB code: 030328. See your counselor for more
details.
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DV Theater Proudly Presents...
A drama from Arthur Miller
PERFORMANCES:
Wednesday, April 22nd @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 23rd @ 7:00 pm
Friday, April 24th @ 4:00 pm
LOCATION:
Black Box Theatre at DVHS
Parchment Transcript System
Attention all seniors, your final transcripts will be available after June 24, 2015 through Parchment. If you
have not done so please register and request them at that time through parchment.com. In an effort to move forward with our green initiative, TUHSD has implemented an electronic transcript system. Moving forward, DV will
not be printing and mailing transcripts. Seniors will be able to access their account and electronically send their
transcripts directly where they need them to go. Families may also access a history of student grades through
parent/vue and student/vue, if they need an unofficial transcript. The Parchment website also offers students college search information as well as an assessment of the student transcript in relationship to the colleges they would
like to attend. Students can also see how their chances of admission could differ if they were to improve their GPA
and/or SAT
score. If you have questions or need assistance please contact the help center link at www.parchment.com.
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Orchestra Does it Again
The DVHS Orchestra Department under the direction of Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark, is proud to announce that
we have 10 students representing Desert Vista in the upcoming Arizona All-State Music Festival.
Theses Outstanding musicians are:
Bobae Johnson, Violin
Susannah Cowley, Violin
Jocelyn Chen, Violin
Sean Hsu, Viola
Jade Gates, Cello
Linda Han, Violin
Megan Grieser, Violin
Tyler Ruan, violin
Ryan Grieser, Viola - 1st Overall
Sangbo Yoon, Cello
Desert Vista has the most string orchestra members in The All State Orchestra for the third year in a row.
Linda Han is a four-year member of the All-State Orchestra. Ryan Grieser is first overall on Viola. Bobae Johnson
is the Assistant Concertmaster for All-State. The following students are two year members of All-State: Jocelyn
Chen, Megan Grieser, Jade Gates, Ryan Grieser, Sangbo Yoon, and Bobae Johnson.
Tier #3 Soloist for AMEA All-State Music Festival
Ryan Grieser - Sophomore (Violist) Won Superior ratings in the State Solo
& Ensemble Festival for Tier #1 and Tier #2. He also is the only viola soloist selected to move to Tier #3. He will perform the Walton Viola Concerto
at the Upcoming AMEA All-State Music Festival in at the University of Arizona on Friday, April 17th. We are very proud of him.
The Desert Vista Symphonic Strings and the Desert Vista Chamber Orchestra both received "Superior with Distinction" Awards at the recent AREA
Concert Festival. They will both compete again at the State Concert Festival
on April 30th. Way to go DV!
Congratulations Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark
Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark was recently honored at the Tempe Union High School District Board meeting
for receiving the William Richard Orchestra Program Award of Distinction for having received all Superior or Superior with Distinction Awards at every festival for the 2013 - 14 school year. The DV Symphonic And Chamber
Orchestras competed at every Arizona Festival and took all top honors. DV is the only school in the state to receive this award - Again for the 2nd year in a row. Way to go DV!
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English Department
Students taking an Honors English course will have required
summer reading. The specific books for each course will be
listed on the English Department website after April 1st.
Please check the website for the name of the book and any
related assignments.
Update from the Continuous Improvement Plan Team
Our school CIP Team is hard at work
preparing for our next improvement
and accreditation external review from
AdvancED. AdvancED is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that
conducts accreditation external reviews of schools from PreK-12th
grade. The focus of the accreditation
review is not to certify that schools
meet minimum requirements; the reviews insure that schools are engaged
in a cycle of continuous improvement.
a team of 3-5 educational professionals will be on campus for two very full
days. They will review our required
documentation and supporting artifacts of our school practices. The visitation team will complete several 20
minute classroom observations using a
rubric to assess the lesson on various
aspects. Additionally the team will
conduct a series of stakeholder interview sessions with various groups.
Finally, the team will present a report
to the school and required actions for
Desert Vista has a team working on all our next cycle of improvement.
the necessary documentation for the
visit. We have at least one representa- The CIP Team members are Christine
tive from every academic department, Barela, Stacy White-Nielson, Kari
Administration, Counseling, Classified Fischer, Mickey Krebs, Paula ColeStaff, and students. One team mem- mere, LaNette Lange, Katrina Monber is also a parent. In February 2016, toya, Stacey Foster, Mark Byrne-
Quinn, Cassandra Cline, Linda
Rodish, Dean Peters, Chris Klein,
Chris Crowl, and Tamira Daniely.
If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Montoya at [email protected].
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Desert Vista Students State/National Math Contests'
Results
Over 150 Desert Vista students participated in 3 math contests this year: the national American Math
Competition (10th and 12th grade levels) and the Arizona State Math Competition. Some highlights:
- 2 DV students placed in top 1% in the national competitions!
- 7 DV students placed in top 5% in the national competitions!
- 10 of the 50 top scores on the AZ State competition were DV students!
- 5 DV students qualified to advance to the next competition at the national level, the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).
Here are the top 10 DV students in each competition (listed in alphabetical order):
American Math Competition (level 12):
Aditya Bollam
Lawrence Hu
Brandon Jiang
Philip Levine
Katelyn Miyasaki
Sanjeev Murty
Michael Solomentsev
Bronson Wu
Kai Yin
Alexander Young
American Math Competition (level 10):
Jocelyn Chen
Brandon Jiang
Bobae Johnson
Jae Young (Brian) Kim
Aarzoo Kumar
Alexandra Trevino
Alice Wong
Kai Yin
Nathan Zhang
Qihan Zhu
Please congratulate
these students, and all
the DV students who
participated, on a job
well done!
AZ State Math Competition:
Aditya Bollam
Ruthvik Gundala
Karen Guo
Brandon Jiang
Katelyn Miyasaki
Sanjeev Murty
Rachel Rhoades
Simon Shen
Bronson Wu
Kai Yin
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DV Speech, Theatre and Debate Wins Eleventh State
Championship!
Desert Vista left no doubt that they are
best speech and debate team in Arizona. For the 11th time in 12 years the
Thunder won the AIA Division 1
Speech and Debate State Championship. Desert Vista defeated Brophy by
an overwhelming 139 points, 331 192, for a decisive victory. DV was led
in scoring by senior Ryan Fedasiuk who
won two of the Thunder’s four individual state championships. Desert Vista’s
balanced attack yielded 37 state finalists
18 of who finished in the top three in
the state. Senior captains Emily Giel,
Michelle Borbon, Tracy Chung and
Simon Essig Aberg were instrumental
in putting together one of the most
dominating performance in recent state
championship history.
The Thunder will be back at it next
weekend, when they attempt to qualify
for the National Speech and
Debate Association’s National Championship Tournament. Congratulations
everyone!!
Team Results:
State Champion: Desert Vista - 331
points
State Runner Up: Brophy - 192 points
Third Place: Hamilton - 86 points
Fourth Place: Mesquite - 80 points
Fifth Place: McClintock - 76 points
Extemp:
Ryan Fedasiuk - 5th
Stephanie Miller - 4th
Michael Solomentsev - 2nd
Prianka Kumar - 1st
Poetry:
Erika Busby - Semifinalist
Richard Bui - Semifinalist
Sepehr Rostamzadeh - 6th
Jeannie Kozicki - 5th
KDee Heath - 4th
Lucas Selby - 2nd
Prose:
Tracy Chung - Semifinalist
Isaac Lemus - Semifinalist
Erika Busby - 5th
Jeannie Kozicki - 3rd
KDee Heath - 2nd
Drama:
Philip Mackenzie - Semifinalist
Kirsten Anders - Semifinalist
Nick Lange - 5th
Haley Witt - 4th
Humor:
Cameron Krafft - Semifinalist
Stephanie Christensen - Semifinalist
Emily Giel - 4th
Mackenzie Saunders - 3rd
Philip Mackenzie - 2nd
Expos:
Aradhana Kumar - Semifinalist
Megan Koehler - Semifinalist
Hanven Yang - 6th
Simon Shen - 2nd
Isaac Lemus - 1st
Policy:
Raafay Jafri - Animesh Gupta - 3rd
Public Forum:
Ben Kilano - Michael Solomentsev 3rd
Ryan Fedasiuk - Alex Wafefield - 1st
Duo Interp:
Erica Lane - Cade Hortline - 6th
Hanna Dawson - Briana Ralston - 5th
Emily Giel - Mackenzie Saunders - 4th
Nick Lange - Haley Witt - 3rd
Duet Acting:
Sami Davis - Raquel Willert - 4th
Stephanie Christensen - Cade Hortline
- 3rd
House 1:
Alex Wakefield - 4th
Michael Solomentsev - 2nd
Oratory:
Monica Essig Aberg - Semifinalist
Richard Bui - - Semifinalist
Tracy Chung - - 5th
Impromptu:
Neelesh Bagrodia - Semifinalist
Prianka Kumar - 4th
Ryan Fedasiuk - 3rd
Michael Solomentsev - 2nd
House 2:
Ben Kilano - 3rd
Simon Essig Aberg - 2nd
House 3:
Tracy Chung - 3rd
Ryan Fedasiuk - 1st
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TSTDC National Qualifier Tournament
On March 26-28, TSTDC competed in the Arizona National Qualifier Tournament. DV qualified
13 students to the National Tournament in Dallas
this summer, along with 4 other students whose
results at last year's Nationals auto-qualled them
for this year's tournament.
Humor:
Emily Giel--Semifinalist
Briana Ralston--Semifinalist
Mackenzie Saunders--1st
International Extemp:
Stephanie Miller--2nd (Qualified)
US Extemp:
Ruthvik Gundala--6th
Kshitiz Singh--5th
Duo Interp:
Cade Hortline-Erica Lane--Semifinalists
Sepehr Rostamzadeh-Lucas Selby--Semifinalists
Emily Giel-Mackenzie Saunders--2nd (Qualified)
Nick Lange-Haley Witt--1st (Qualified)
House 1:
Erica Lane--4th
Tracy Chung--2nd
House 2:
Alex Wakefield--1st (Qualified)
House 3:
Ben Kilano: 1st (Qualified)
Senate:
Ruthvik Gundala--4th
Ryan Fedasiuk--2nd (Qualified)
Auto-Qualifiers:
Philip Mackenzie--Humor
Michael Solomentsev--House
Simon Essig Aberg--House
Prianka Kumar--Senate
Drama:
Nick Lange--Semifinalist
Stephanie Christensen--Semifinalist
Haley Witt--5th
Kirsten Anders--4th
Oratory:
Tracy Chung--Semifinalist (Student of the Year)
Richard Bui--2nd (Qualified)
Policy:
Michelle Borbon-Amy Lin--3rd (Qualified)
Lindsay Erjavic-Isaac Quah--2nd (Qualified)
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Updated 2/26/2015
*Schedules subject to change w/out notice.
Varsity Softball
3:45/4 PM
Varsity Baseball
3:45/4 PM
4/1
4/3
4/6
4/8
4/10
4/14
4/16
4/21
4/23
4/28
4/1 H Highland (4p)
4/8 @ Basha (4p)
4/9 @ Corona @ Chase Field (3p)
4/10 H Gilbert (4p)
4/14 @ Hamilton (4p)
4/16 @ R. Mountain (7p)
4/17 H M. Mtn. View (4p)
4/21 H Mtn. Pointe (4p)
4/22 H Brophy (4p)
4/23 H Chandler (4p)
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Boys Volleyball
3:30/4:00/5:15 PM
(HOME)
Highland (4p)
M. Mountain View (4p)
Pinnacle (4p)
Basha (4p)
Gilbert (3:45p)
Hamilton (4p)
Pinnacle (4p)
Mountain Pointe (4p)
Chandler (4p)
Corona (4p)
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Gilbert (F/JV/V)
Horizon Honors (JV/V)
Mesa (F/JV/V)
Brophy Tourn (V)
Dobson (JV/V)
Chandler (F/JV/V)
Corona (JV/V)
Hamilton (F/JV/V)
Mtn Pointe (JV/V)
JV Softball
3:45/4 PM
JV Baseball
3:45/4 PM
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Basha (4p)
Gilbert (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
R. Mountain (4p)
M. Mtn. View (4p)
Mtn. Pointe (3:45p)
Brophy (7pm)
Chandler (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
Corona (4p)
4/1
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4/16
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Boys Varsity/JV Tennis
3:30 PM
Highland (4p)
Pinnacle (4p)
Basha (4p)
Gilbert (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
Pinnacle (4p)
Mountain Pointe (4p)
Chandler (4p)
Corona (4p)
4/2
4/6
4/8
4/9
4/15
4/16
4/21
H Corona
H Dobson
@ Chandler
H M. Mountain View
@ Chaparral
H Dobson
@ Desert Mountain
Varsity/JV/F Track
3:45 PM
Freshmen Baseball
3:45/4 PM
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Highland (4p)
Basha (4p)
Gilbert (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
R. Mountain (4p)
M. Mtn. View (4p)
Mtn. Pointe (3:45p)
Brophy (4pm)
Chandler (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
Corona (4p)
Freshmen Softball
3:45/4 PM
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4/8
4/10
4/14
4/16
4/21
4/23
4/28
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Pinnacle (4p)
Basha (4p)
Gilbert (4p)
Hamilton (4p)
Pinnacle (4p)
Mountain Pointe (4p)
Chandler (4p)
Corona (4p)
Girls V/JV Tennis
3:30 PM
4/2
4/7
4/8
4/9
4/15
4/16
4/21
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Corona
Horizon
Chandler
M. Mountain View
Chaparral
Dobson
Desert Mountain
4/2 @ Casa Grande Invite (V) 2PM
4/9,11 @ ASU Sun Angel (ALL)
10AM
4/10-11 @ Arcadia Invite (CA)(VTBD)
4/14
H Mesquite (F/JV) 4PM
4/16 @ Hohokam Inv @ Westwood)(V)
4/18
@ Mt. Sac (CA) (V)
4/22,24 City Meet (ALL) 2PM
4/29
H Last Chance Meet (V)
4PM
5/6,9 STATE-PRE& Finals @ MCC
(V)5 PM
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Hockey News…
The Road to Chesterfield for the Thunder Varsity D1 Hockey Club team began back in August with early morning practices, Thursday night dry lands, and games on the weekends. At the beginning of February the team earned a spot to represent Arizona High School Hockey at the 2015 USA Hockey High School Nationals Tournament from March 19-23 in
Chesterfield, Missouri. High school hockey teams from throughout the country will also be competing in this tournament. Our players will be competing with the best of the best, and will be trying to bring national hockey title home to
Desert Vista!
Congratulations and the best of luck to the following national bound players:
Seniors:
# 13 Matthew Brady (Defense)
# 41 Patrick Carroll (Forward)
# 30 Dante DeGraff (Forward)
# 61 Sam Fleming (Forward)
# 22 Zach Kazan (Forward)
# 70 Drew Markus (Forward)
# 66 Daniel Nemi (Forward)
# 27 Vinny Petruzzella (Defense)
# 63 Matthew Sheedy (Forward)
# 36 Chris Westersund (Goalie)
Juniors:
#4 Wyatt Langs (Forward)
#9 Jack Harris (Defense)
Sophomores:
# 53 Tyler DePew (Forward)
# 50 Michael Emson (Defense)
# 80 Jacob Nickerson (Forward)
# 33 Garrett Ruby (Goalie)
DV Hosts Second Blood Drive April 2
Desert Vista’s Key Club will host its second blood drive of the year on Thursday, April 2, with
approximately 150 donors participating. Once again partnering with United Blood Services, our
Key Club blood drive ran from 7:00 am through 11:30 am in the school’s Small Gymnasium. Anyone 18 or over could sign up to donate, and students 16 or 17 years of age were able to sign up
with a signed parental consent form. The Key Club welcomes parents and community members
to join us in these important events each year. Look for future events advertised on the school’s
web page and in the announcements. “Find the hero in you, donate three times a year!”
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WorkBridge Students In the Spotlight…
WorkBridge has had a very busy year working and volunteering in the community. We
are lucky to have great partnerships with a
variety of businesses who embrace our students and their differences. Thank you to
Origami Owl, Lost Our Home cat rescue,
Ironwood Library, Goodwill, Mountain Park
Senior Center, YMCA, Kyrene Resource,Ahwatukee Pre-school, Copper Creek
Memoory Care, Fresh and Easy, DV and
Mt.Pt. cafeterias, Poverty's Pets animal rescue, Paz de Cristo food bank, One Stop Nutrition, Betty's Dog Grooming, Hope Preschool, Kneaders, Mi Amigos and Tempe
Union Transportation, Once again, the
WorkBridge students have exceeded everyone's expectations with their work ethic and
positive attitude. Well done WorkBridge!
Pitured from left to right
Erick Hermosillo, Michael Carnevale, Ava Posta, Sam Kelly, Blaise Rulli, Aliyah Begay,
Kel'C Houston, Lyndsay Przewlocki , Joseph Younger, Lisa Loo, and Isabell de Santiago
working at Origami Owl.
Pictured from left to right
Christian Evans working at Lost Our Home cat rescue
Blaise Rulli, Dustin Friedman, Ava Posta, Roth Northon, Ivana
Valdez
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Spring Fling Spirit Week April 13—17
Prom 2015 — A Night of Enchantment
This year’s Prom will be held from 8:30 pm to midnight on Saturday, April 25th. The
theme is “A Night of Enchantment”, the location will once again be the “Scottsdale Venue.” Tickets will be available in the DV Bookstore beginning on March 31st.
Guest passes are available on the home page of our website (bottom right corner).
They need to be completed prior to purchase.
Date:
Saturday April 25th, 2015
Location:
The Venue of Scottsdale
7117 East 3rd Avenue
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Formal attire and MUST HAVE DVHS STUDENT I.D.
Time: 8:30- Midnight
Ticket cost:
March 31st- April 3rd: $70 for a couple, $40 for a single
April 6th- 10th: $80 for a couple, $45 for a single
April 13th- 17th: $90 for a couple, $50 for a single
April 20th- 24th: $100 for a couple, $55 for a single
$110 at the door
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Grad Night 2015
Grad Night 2015
The Desert Vista High School Senior Class of 2015 will graduate on Thursday, May 21st.
The Celebration as a class, for all those who have registered, will be underway after graduation to bring together this outstanding group of students,. Buses will leave the DV parking
lot right after graduation and transport the Seniors to UltraStar Multi-Tainment Center, the
country’s largest entertainment center located in Maricopa. Until 5:00 am on Friday, May
22nd, Seniors will enjoy food, laser tag, cosmic bowling, arcades, and be entertained by a
Casino, Magician, and a Hypnotist. Those Seniors who have registered before May 21st will
also have a chance to win prizes all night long! Most importantly they will have one more
night of fun together as the Class of 2015.
Click here to join the
Grad Night facebook
page!
Registration & Donation forms as well as fundraising event information can be found on the
DV website under “Students”- “Senior Information” – “Grad Night” as well as on Facebook at
DVHS Class of 2015 Grad Night. The Registration fee is $120.00 until May 21 when it will
go to $125.00. We accept cash, checks (make payable to DV Grad Night) and credit card
(fee applicable). The Grad Night Committee will be on campus a few more times, including
the Mandatory Graduation Meeting and at the Senior Breakfast, to collect payments. Your
Registration form and payments can also be dropped off in the front office (checks only) or
mailed to DVHS Grad Night, 16440 S. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048.
Your support is essential in ensuring our Seniors have a safe drug and alcohol-free evening
on the night of Graduation. Parents – we need your help with Grad Night! We need volunteers to make this night a huge success. We are also collecting cash donations/sponsorships
to help pay for the evening, gift cards and prizes to be given away the night of the event.
Please contact us at [email protected] for any questions.
Thanks for supporting DVHS Grad Night 2015!
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What the Thunder Said
The Desert Vista Literary Magazine
The Desert Vista Literary Magazine website includes the following features:
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Online Issue 1.1
Welcome message, which highlights the work of the late Pat Quinn
Click here to access
the Literary Magazine:
It also showcases the following pages:
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About - a history of the Desert Vista Literary Magazine from 1994 to present
Alumni - a showcase of former DV students who have gone on to either be published or
who have gone on to careers in writing.
Lit Mag Club - brief information regarding the Literary Magazine club, which meets Tuesdays after school in room C211
Masthead - list of names of editors for the DV Literary Magazine
Social Media - ways to follow DV Literary Magazine news via Facebook and/or Twitter
Submit - the ONLY way to submit to the Desert Vista Literary Magazine.
What The Thunder
Said.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
What the Thunder Said, the Desert Vista literary magazine, is looking
for quality written work for its THIRD online edition. Due date for
submissions is Monday, 27 April. WTTS is looking for poetry of any
style, short stories (1000-5000 words), flash fiction (200-999 words),
creative nonfiction, academic and nonacademic essays, one-act plays,
translations, photography, and art. Submissions should be made directly on the Desert Vista Literary Magazine website, located at
https://wttsdvlitmag.wordpress.com/submit/
Pest Control Schedule
Desert Vista has regularly scheduled PEST CONTROL services on the fourth Monday of each month at 6 a.m. Please note this date on your calendar if your student(s)
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Desert Vista Preschool is Now Enrolling
Our goal at DV Early Learning Center is to create a positive and nurturing environment conducive to early
childhood learning for children ages
2.5-5 years old. Our staff assists every child in reaching his or her optimal
development through hands-on experiences in every early childhood domain. Kindergarten prep is offered to
pre-k age children.
Our program is available to children
of teachers, staff, and our community
members. If you’re interested in our
dynamic program, please contact
Jody Cadwell at (480) 706-7937.
Tours are available by appointment.
You may also find more information
and registration packets on DV’s
website under the information tab.
Leave your Mark on Desert Vista
Black engraved tiles with your messages are
installed on the steps outside in the office in the
courtyard.
This is a great way to leave your mark on Desert Vista. Include information on your time at
DV, your
accomplishments, or a special message for future students. The price is $95 for two lines of
text, up to 13 characters per line. Hurry and
place your order now! A flyer with more information and more pictures can be found at
http://thunderband.org/wpcontent/uploads/2012/12/SeniorTileFlyer.pdf
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For questions contact Eric Wolfbrandt at 480650-3197, or email at [email protected].
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Support Your School Through Tax Credits!
State law allows Arizonans to
contribute up to $400 to public
schools for extra curricular activities, and then deduct that
amount directly from their state
income taxes through a tax
credit. Contributions must be
postmarked by December 31 of
the year to which you want to
apply your tax credit. Individuals and couples filing jointly
may take advantage of this tax
credit. A maximum of $200 can
be deducted per individual tax
return, or couples filing a joint
return may deduct a maximum
of $400. You must have a receipt from your school to submit with your taxes. You may
visit the Desert Vista Bookstore
where a receipt will be provid-
ed, or you may visit the TUHS
District Web Site
(http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/Dis
trict_office/taxform.htm) to print
a copy of the form. Or mail the
form below, along with your
check, to the Desert Vista
Bookstore and a receipt will be
mailed to you.
MY CHOICE IS EDUCATION! YES! Distribute the enclosed donation of
$_______________ to Desert Vista High School. Please fill out all items. This information will
be supplied to the Arizona Department of Revenue.
A receipt will be mailed to the recipient for tax filing purposes. Include current information.
Full Name: ___________________________________ Home Phone________________
Address:
___________________________________ Work Phone ________________
City: ____________________, AZ
ZIP ___________
Areas to Receive Funds_______________________________________________
CLICK HERE to go to the TUHSD Tax Credit Deposit Form.
Attn: Bookstore Manager, Desert Vista High School, 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7935
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With a heavy heart, our Desert Vista family
said good-bye to our beloved Frank Matus.
Frank worked as a custodian at DVHS during the
day and was always very responsive to everyone's needs, always with a smile on his face.
May he rest in peace.
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