Paseo Pointe’s Spring Book Fair is scheduled for March 22-26. This is offered before and after school only. On March 25, from 4 – 6 PM, we will be having an outdoor family shopping event.
Hybrid Learning Resumes March 1
Students who selected the Flexible Learning Option (Hybrid) will return to on-campus instruction beginning March 1.
The local Laveen community is still experiencing substantial spread of the virus. The district has reviewed and updated the mitigation strategies and believe we have strong practices to prevent the spread of on campus. However, we are dependent on our families to help ensure these practices are followed so that our schools may remain open.
Most importantly, we ask you to keep your child home if they are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone infected with COVID-19. Properly-fitting masks, that cover both the nose and mouth, must be worn while on campus. And, students are asked to be mindful of social distancing.
As a reminder, all students returning on-site must have a signed COVID Acknowledgement Form on file. Parents may sign this form through their ParentVue account.
Laveen has established school-based metrics to determine if a classroom or campus must transition to virtual learning. These metrics, as well as other information related to the return to hybrid learning may be found on our website, www.LaveenSchools.org/Return-to-Laveen.
A few additional reminders for your child’s return:
- Students returning to campus should bring their charged Chromebook and reusable water bottle with them on March 1.
- Students who will be utilizing bus transportation must be registered for bus service through our Transportation Department. Students who were registered last semester do not need to register again.
- Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served free to all students for the rest of the school year, thanks to a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Join Paseo Pointe School for a Virtual Exploration of Kindergarten
Enrolling a kindergartner next school year? Join us for a virtual exploration of Paseo Pointe’s kindergarten program on February 2 at 5:30 p.m.
We will be hosting this evening’s event through YouTube. Click this link to join us. A live Q&A will follow the presentation. Submit questions via this form.
Visit www.LaveenSchools.org/Kindergarten for more details.
Registration* for the 2021-22 school year will open February 2. Apply online at www.LaveenSchools.org/registration. Enrollment requirements may apply.
Students may be enrolled in any of our schools regardless of where they live, space permitting. Families living outside of a school’s transportation zone will be responsible for providing transportation.
*Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2021 to register for kindergarten. Preschool for children ages 3-5 is offered at Desert Meadows, Paseo Pointe, and Vista del Sur.
Complete a Meal Application Today!
We need your help to ensure that crucial programs for your children do not receive cuts in funding as a result of fewer free/reduced-price lunch applications being submitted.
Many of the services we provide such as tutoring, support staff, and access to technology are funded through state and federal grants. This funding is based on the National School Lunch Program Free and Reduced lunch applications we receive from families each year.
Even though your child is currently receiving free meals for the remainder of the school year, we ask you to please take a few minutes to submit an application – even if you think you will not qualify. Every application received is important. Families with approved free or reduced-price lunch applications may also qualify for additional federal benefits such as the Pandemic EBT card.
Please click on EZMealApp.com and complete your application TODAY on the secure portal. It takes just a few minutes. Paper applications are also available online at our Child Nutrition Services page.
Our eligibility for this funding expires in early January, so we appreciate you completing the application now. Your application will remain active for the first 30 days of the 2021-2022 school year.
Paseo Pointe’s Book Fair Begins Oct. 20
Our 2020 Book Fair runs October 20 – November 2.
This year, our Book Fair is online! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You’ll love the new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.
It’s a new school year… let’s instill a new-found love of reading! Visit our Book Fair link to browse and purchase.
Immunizations Required for 11-Year-Olds
The Arizona Department of Health Services requires that all 11-year-old children obtain two adolescent vaccines, Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV4), or provide a valid exemption. These new immunizations are important as they will provide protection against serious illness.
Tdap is a combination vaccine that provides protection against three bacterial diseases — Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). Meningococcal prevents against four types of bacterial meningitis.
Parents should review their child’s immunization records. If these vaccinations have not been received, the child should obtain the vaccination at either their doctor’s office or an immunization clinic. Proof of immunizations will need to be received before the student can begin school.
Children who are not yet 11 will be required to get the new immunizations once they turn 11.
Paseo Pointe to Distribute Chromebooks July 30 and 31
Paseo Pointe School will be distributing Chromebooks and other instructional materials to families on July 30 and 31.
We are asking families to arrive during scheduled time frames according to their last name. The times are as follows.
| Date | Time | Group |
| Thursday, July 30 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Last Names A-E |
| Thursday, July 30 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Last Names F-K |
| Friday, July 31 | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Last Names L-P |
| Friday, July 31 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Last Names Q-Z |
If you are unable to attend during your assigned time, you may drive up to the school Thursday evening between 5:00PM-7:00PM.
Please view the flyer to see the schedule.
For more details on Laveen’s Back to School plans, visit www.LaveenSchools.org/Back-To-School.
Paseo Pointe Screening Assessment Cancelled Until Further Notice
Hello Paseo Pointe Families,
Unfortunately due to the recent school closure, we will need to cancel our upcoming screening assessments scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020.
We are unable at this time to officially reschedule our screening assessments. I understand not everyone receiving this email was required to screen as some of you are our PreK families. Regardless, I felt it necessary to include everyone joining our school community.
The rationale for our screening is to provide our parent’s information on their child’s academic readiness. Paseo Pointe is the dual language immersion school, we provide instruction in both Spanish and English. Therefore, students must come with some academic skills in order to be successful in a setting where they are also acquiring a new language. So we screen our incoming students in the following areas:
– Letter identification (in order (ABCD) and out of order (DKJA))
– Counting
– Sorting
– Reading readiness skills (if handed a book upside down and backward, how does the student handle the book, where do you start reading, how to turn the pages of a book)
– Shapes
– Colors
– Can the student write their name?
– Trace an object or two (observing pencil grip)
– Retell a short story (what happened in the story, who are the characters, setting?)
These are all concepts we screen for during the assessment. We are currently working to create a list of resources to support you at home.
If you have any questions feel free to let us know. We do apologize for this inconvenience.
Paseo Pointe School Announces Administration Change
Paseo Pointe School will be experiencing a change in its school administration for the 2020-21 school year. Principal Kristi Pashley will be moving to Cheatham Elementary School. The district has hired Mr. Jon Rohloff to serve as Paseo’s next principal. Please review the letter from Ms. Pashley for more information.
2nd Info Session Planned for Estrella Foothills Global Academy
A second informational session for prospective families of Estrella Foothills Global Academy will be held on January 30 at 6:00 p.m. This event will take place at the Laveen Education Center, 5001 W. Dobbins. Attendees will hear more about the global studies program and the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate World School. Plans of the campus and construction progress will also be shared.
Visit Estrella Foothills’ page for more details.