Paseo Pointe is pleased to announce that we have received a 2017 PBISaz Merit Award for our PBIS Program, RISE to Success. The award is presented to a school that has implemented a PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) program to support students and encourage positive behaviors. Paseo Pointe has used Ram Bucks, RISE Rewards, and lesson plans to teach behavior expectations with our students. We look forward to displaying the award in May and to expanding our PBIS program in the coming year.
Bus Pass System Being Implemented
Laveen is implementing a new bus pass system for the 2017-18 school year. Because safety is a primary concern of the Laveen School District, this bus pass system will tell our dispatchers if a student was on board and where they exited.
All school buses will be equipped with electronic card readers; new student ID badges that contain a chip will be issued to all bus riders. As students board and exit the bus, he or she will tap their badge against the reader. A green light will illuminate on the reader if the swipe is successful.
While these two measures won’t be fully implemented until August 2017, our front office staff is currently preparing for the new procedures which will take effect May 15, 2017. Transportation labels will be affixed to student badges. This label will contain the student’s route number and bus stop location. In the event a student boards the wrong bus or is unsure as to where they should exit, the bus driver can easily look at the sticker and ensure the student is where they should be.
As these two phases are implemented, it will be important that your child have their badge with them each day. We will never leave a student at the bus stop in the morning and will bring all students to school. However, a student who has forgotten their badge must report to their school office for a temporary pass for the ride home.
DLI Students Create Class of 2029 Yearbook
Students in our Dual Language Immersion program noted their college plans on a bulletin board “yearbook.” Each DLI student in the Class of 2029 donned a cap and gown for the photo. Each yearbook picture features a pennant from the college of their choice.
Paseo Teacher Awarded with Classroom Supplies
Paseo Pointe teacher Anik Cole received a big surprise from Suntec Concrete. Ms. Cole was nominated by the Pascual family for the company’s Teacher Appreciation Award. Representatives from Suntec came by to present her with science tables, learning center headphones, games, and playground equipment.
Digital Learning Day a Success
Digital Learning Day was on February 23. Across the Laveen District, 245 teachers participated. At least 85% of teachers at school participated in the event. A variety of technology tools were used to engage students. Some of the popular choices included Nearpod, SMART Labs, Discovery Education, and Seesaw. View our school’s video.
Paseo Receives Equipment Grant
Paseo Pointe School is the recipient of an almost $3,000 grant from the Justin J. Watt Foundation for athletic equipment. Paseo was awarded the grant to provide activities that give children the opportunity to learn the basic character traits of accountability, teamwork, leadership, work ethic, and perseverance.
Interested in Paseo Pointe’s Dual Language Immersion Program?
Join us for a parent information session on April 4 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Students enrolled in Paseo Pointe’s dual language immersion (DLI) program receive instruction in two languages, following a 50/50 model in which participating students spend half of their day in a classroom where teaching and learning are done in English and the other half in Spanish.
In 2017-18, DLI will be offered to all kindergarten students. In addition, first and second graders may also enroll in the DLI program based on available space. A fee-based DLI preschool program is also available.
The program will add a grade each year, so it will eventually be available K-8.
Paseo Pointe Families Walk to School
Paseo Pointe families celebrated their Walk to School Day on October 28. The families met at the neighborhood greenbelt and took South Mountain Ave. down to 55th Ave. as their route. The walk was coordinated with the City of Phoenix and The Partnership for a Walkable America to promote safe routes to school, exercise, and spending time with families and neighbors.
Support Our PTA With The Fry’s Community Rewards Program
Paseo Pointe PTA has joined the Fry’s Community Rewards program. This is the easiest way to raise money for our PTA, and you only have to sign up once a year! Shop at Fry’s and a portion of your purchases will be rebated back to the PTA. Please note, you must have an email to sign up for Fry’s Community Rewards. View the flyer for more information.
Parents Can Now Opt-In to Receive Text Messages
We are excited to announce that we can now send you text messages on pertinent school and district happenings through our SchoolMessenger portal. Previously we could only send voice messages and emails.
In order to set you up as a text message recipient, you will need to text the word “YES” to 67587. You will need to do this from each device you wish to receive text messages. The phone numbers you register must already be on file as part of child’s profile. If you need to update your contact information, please stop by our school office. You may opt-out of receiving text messages any time, simply by texting “STOP” to the same number, 67587. This will only remove you from the text messaging service. You will continue to receive voice messages and emails as you did before.
Message and data rates may apply. SchoolMessenger is committed to protecting any personal information you provide. SchoolMessenger does not share, sell, or lease personal information about you to any third-parties for their marketing use. For more information visit http://schoolmessenger.com/txtmsg.
This will be a great new option for many of you as it gives you immediate access to news from your child’s school.