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Sunset Ridge PTA first meeting Aug. 7

The Sunset Ridge PTA will be having their first general meeting at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Sunset Ridge Library. Ideas and events for the upcoming school year will be discussed as well as voting on the budget.

New volunteer training Aug. 17

Sunset Ridge will hold two different training classes for new volunteers. The first seminar is set for 9 a.m. Aug. 17, with the second seminar scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Basic Training is a “must have” for all of those individuals, including parents, who donate time and/or services in schools or with students on a regular or reoccurring basis.

Those who attended Basic Training last year do not need to repeat it. Basic Training lasts approximately 80 minutes. Additional training dates and times may be viewed by visiting the Parent Program section of the Deer Valley Web site at dvusd.org.

Boo Hoo Breakfast for local school

The Sunset Ridge PTA is hosting a Boo Hoo Breakfast at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Sunset Ridge Library. Snacks and beverages will be served and younger siblings are welcome.

Time to meet the teacher

Sunrise Ridge’s Meet the Teacher Night is set for 4‑6 p.m. Aug. 9. Explore the school campus with your children and find their classrooms, meet your child’s teacher, set up their lunch account, find out their bus schedule and more. The school is at 35707 N. 33rd Lane. For more information, call (623) 445‑7800. 

DVUSD offers two kindergarten options

All elementary schools in the Deer Valley Unified School District will be offering full‑day kindergarten.

Parents have the option of registering their children for half‑day or full‑day kindergarten. All students will receive instruction in literacy and mathematics during the morning. Students attending the full‑day kindergarten will continue their tutoring on these subjects during the afternoon session.

Children must be age five on or before Aug. 31 to attend. Registration for classes begins July 30. To find out what school you would like your child to attend, consult the Boundary Map section on the district Web site at dvusd.org.

To register, you will need to bring a copy of the child’s original birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residence and identification.

Library to sponsor end of summer bash

The Desert Broom Library will sponsor an end of summer party for teens 12‑18 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4.

The party will feature games, karaoke, DDR, guitar hero, snacks and more. Admission is free. Desert Broom Library is located at 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix.

For information, call (602) 534‑7184.

 
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