Poway Unified - Communications

Summer 2017

Dear Families of Deer Canyon,

The start of school is just around the corner! I hope you have enjoyed a fun filled summer and are ready for a wonderful school year. Knowing the busy days ahead, highlighted below are some important start of school activities and events. Stay up to date throughout the year by visiting our website frequently. The Google Calendar will keep you apprised of school, PTA and Foundation activities. Please review and plan accordingly. We have an exciting year ahead!

August 15^th, TK/Kinder Play Day. TK and Kindergarteners should join us for your scheduled appointment.
August 21^st, 3:00pm – 4:30pm. Connect Ed Messages for Class Placement. Listen for your phone to ring and email to “ding”! Your NEW classroom teacher will be calling and emailing with a special welcome message for you regarding your class assignment for the coming year.
August 22^nd, 2:00 – 2:30pm (last names A-L) and 2:30 - 3:00pm (last names M-Z). Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten Meet and Greet. TKs and Kindergarteners and their parents are invited to meet their new teacher in their TK/Kindergarten classrooms and enjoy cookies and juice, making the start of school on Wednesday, August 23^rd a more comfortable experience. This is informal and no presentation will be made.
August 22^nd, 3:00 – 4:00pm Campus Tours for New DCES Families. Our knowledgeable 5th grade students will be providing informal campus tours for families new to Deer Canyon. Join us to learn about our school.
August 22^nd, 4pm, Blacktop - PTA Popsicle Party. All are welcome to attend.
August 23^rd, 7:45am – School begins for ALL Preschool – 5^th grade students.
August 23^rd, 11:30am – TK & Kindergarten Dismissed
August 23^rd, 2:00pm – 1^st – 5^th Grades Dismissed
August 24^th, 8:00am, MPR – PTA Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
August 31^st, 5:00-7:00pm – PTA/Foundation Meet and Greet
August 31^st, 5:30pm (grades TK-2), 6:30pm (grades 3-5) – Back To School Night
September 1^st, 9:00am – First Friday
September 4^th – Labor Day, No School
September 15^th, Regular Lunch Schedule – Parents’ Picnic. Join your child for lunch!
September 29^th – Staff Development Day – No School for Students
October 2^nd – Full Day Kindergarten Begins. TK dismisses at 11:45pm. K dismisses at 2:00pm.
October 6^th, 9am – First Friday
October 12^th, 8:00am – PTA Meeting, Conference Room A
October 20^th – 5:00-7:30pm – Monster Mash
October 23-27^th – Red Ribbon Week
October 27^th, 9:10am – Halloween Parade

Please feel free to contact us with your questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Terry Worthington, Principal

2017/2018 - IMPORTANT START OF SCHOOL INFORMATION

Transitional Kinder Schedule	Kindergarten Schedule	Grades 1-5 Schedule
(Aug. 23 – Oct. 2) Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 2– Jun. 13) Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. (Nov. 13 – Nov. 17 – Parent/Teacher Conferences) (June 14 – Last Day of School) Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *Please note: there will be NO late start on Friday, November 17, 2017.	(Aug. 23 – Oct. 2) Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Oct. 2– Jun. 13) Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Nov. 13 – Nov. 17 – Parent/Teacher Conferences) (June 14 – Last Day of School) Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *Please note: there will be NO late start on Friday, November 17, 2017.	(Aug. 23 – Jun. 13) Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Nov. 13 – Nov. 17– Parent/Teacher Conferences) (June 14 – Last Day of School) Monday – Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. *Please note: there will be NO late start on Friday, November 17, 2017.

BEFORE SCHOOL SUPERVISION
Children in grades 1 - 5 should arrive on the playground no earlier than 7:25 a.m., the time that supervision begins. Transitional Kindergarteners and Kindergartners should arrive close to 7:40 a.m. when they enter their classrooms.

iPADS ON CAMPUS
Children bringing iPads to school are to report directly to their classrooms in the morning. iPads may not be brought to the playground or lunch areas before or after school and must be stored in students’ classrooms. iPads brought from home must have a protective case and be charged. Students in grades 1-5 may begin bringing iPads from home on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Students in grades TK and K may begin bringing iPads from home on Monday, October 2, 2017.

CLOSED CAMPUS
Deer Canyon is a closed campus. Once children arrive, they may not leave unless a parent or other authorized person comes to the office to sign a release. To insure the safety of our children, you will be required to show your I.D. when you pick up your student.

SCHOOL LUNCH
The cafeteria lunch, including milk, will be $3.00 this year. Milk or juice can be purchased separately. Please prepay for lunch whenever possible. Payments may be made on-line at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Checks should be made out to PUSD Food & Nutrition. If a student forgets to bring lunch/lunch money, he or she will be allowed to call home. If you qualify for free or reduced price lunch, please fill out the application which is available online or in the school office. Lunch menu choices may also be viewed at http://powayusdnutrition.com/index.php?sid=0502141943502717&page=menus.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
If your child is on medication, a “Physician’s Recommendation for Medication” form must be obtained from the school office, completed by your physician, and returned to school. NO MEDICATION WILL BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL WITHOUT THIS FORM. An adult must bring the medication to the school office. Children may at NO TIME have medication in their possession. This includes aspirin, inhalers, cough drops, etc.

BICYCLE RIDING
Riding a bicycle is limited to children in grades 3^rd– 5^th. Each child must wear a helmet and provide a lock for his/her bike. Students riding a bike to school must have a permission slip on file in the office. Skateboards and rollerblades are not allowed on campus.

ABSENCES
State law requires that pupil attendance be verified. If your child will be absent, please call the school ABSENCE HOTLINE at 484-4876. If the school is not notified regarding an absence by 10:00 a.m., we will call you at home or at work for verification. Please do not email the school regarding student absences. All attendance information should be conveyed through the Attendance Hotline.

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