District

Dialogue

Bi-weekly news from the Laveen Elementary School District May 15, 2015

The District Dialogue is issued twice monthly.

Governor’s Office staffers visit Vista

Students at Vista del Sur were visited by members

of the Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Fami-

lies.

The visitors were on hand to pro-

mote Global Youth Service Day and

support the Governor’s Youth Com-

mission through a service reading

project. Staffers read Shh, We’re

Writing the Constitution to stu-

dents and answered questions.

Rogers Ranch receives grant

Rogers Ranch received a $700 grant from the Ari-

zona Cardinals Charity.

Through a partnership with

Wells Fargo, the team donates mon-

ey for every passing touchdown. Rog-

ers Ranch was selected because of

their relationship with Wells Fargo

through United Way’s Thriving To-

gether initiative.

Rogers Ranch students add trees to Chavez Park In celebration of Earth Day Rogers Ranch stu-

dents planted trees at Cesar Chavez Park. The stu-

dents were greeted by the Phoenix Suns gorilla before

donning their gloves and grabbing shovels provided by

the City of Phoenix. City

workers were on hand to

assist and teach the stu-

dents about the young

trees and the benefits

they provide to resi-

dents.

Cash receives $51,000 grant

M.C. Cash School is the recipient of a $51,850

grant by the United States Department of Agricul-

ture’s (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

This funding will provide fresh

fruits and vegetables to Cash stu-

dents throughout next school year.

The program was established

to expand the variety of fruits and

vegetables children experience, in-

crease children’s fruit and vegeta-

ble consumption, and create healthier eating habits.

2015 Spring Arts

Festival

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Pilar, Olheiser are April’s Employees of the Month

Employees of the month for April were Mrs. Maria Pilar, M.C. Cash kindergarten teacher and

Mr. Bryan Olheiser, lead custodian at Laveen School.

Mrs. Pilar was recognized for always maintaining a positive attitude and holding high expecta-

tions for herself regarding the quality of work she performs. She is viewed as a positive role model

by the student body because she is so willing to help out in any situation. She is involved in a

number of committees that support the students and staff and still finds time to attend sporting

events, concerts, fundraisers and neighborhood clean-ups. Even as a kindergarten teacher, she

impacts the entire school by opening her door to anyone who may need extra support.

Mr. Olheiser was recognized for ensuring his school’s campus looks the best it can every day. In

addition to keeping the campus looking great, he is always willing to help when needed. He is

happy to help complete any task to ensure classroom instruction is interrupted as little as possi-

ble. He greets every visitor with the upmost respect.

Photos of all Employee of the Month recipients, as well as from other district happenings, can

be viewed on our flickr page, www.flickr.com/photos/laveenesd/

Pilar

Seaport

Olheiser