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VILLA DE PAZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
October 2020 Issue
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Villa de Paz Community News
Welcome Back to School Dust Devils!
When Will We Be Returning in
Important Dates School Office Times Person?
Oct. 6: Governing Board Meeting 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
As we receive updates from Maricopa
Oct. 7-9: Early Release Day Phone: 623-772-2490 Department of Heath and our PESD
School Board, who will be taking into
Oct. 7-9: Parent/Teacher consideration the safety levels of Covid
Conferences and the County recommendations, we
Oct. 12-16: Fall Break will keep families updated. Please moni-
tor our district website for up to date
Oct. 19: Online Classes Resume information at www.pesd92.org.
Oct. 27: Governing Board Meeting
Oct. 30: PESD Virtual Parent Lunch Meal Distribution PESD Virtual Parent Lunch
& Learn 11:00-12:00 pm Morning 6:30-7:45 or Afternoon 10:30
The Pendergast School District will be
AM—12:30 PM . Hot meals during
hosting our Parent Lunch & Learn
lunch time.
Attendance Online meetings virtually this year. Please join
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences us on Oct 30th from 11:00-12:00pm.
Students are expected to be learning You will need to pre-register for this
online during the day. If a student is Teachers will be conducting Parent event.
sick or at a doctors appointment, Teacher Conferences via Zoom. Your
please call the attendance line to child’s teacher will be sending out sign Registration link will be sent via School
excuse them at 623-772-2515. up information soon. Parent Teacher Messenger email.
Conference Week Oct. 5-9th.
Message from the Principal!
Hello VDP Families,
We hope this message finds everyone well. VDP wishes to express its sincere gratitude to our families and friends in
our combined efforts to provide a quality online experience for your child. As we end this 1st quarter, it is important
to finish strong. Our primary focus is supporting student learning and well being.
In our effort to improve our parent communication, please make sure the school has all updated information regarding
parent phone numbers, emails, and addresses. The school is constantly sending out email updates, and we want to
make sure you are informed. Thank you, for your partnership during online schooling. Together we will get through
this.
Respectfully,
Abraham Gonzalez
AP Corner Social Worker Corner
Parent and Teacher Partnerships Hi I’m Mrs. White! I am the Social Worker at Villa De Paz
Parents currently control the learning environ- for the 2020-2021 school year and super excited to join the
ment. The role of a parent and teacher are differ- VDP family this year! I have been a social worker for over 10
ent. While a teacher or instructor serves as a
guiding force in the subject matter, a parent is years and absolutely love my job. I am thrilled to work with
there to provide a safe and supportive learning you and your child(ren) this year. I am here to work in col-
environment and to reinforce learning goals. laboration with the school counselor, Mr. Akinniyi to ensure
Accessibility is important. Online learning af- the well-being and academic success of all the students! I
fords students their own pace and increased acces-
understand the shift to virtual learning has been an adjust-
sibility to their instructors. However, a student,
especially those at younger ages, can’t diagnose ment and I want to thank you for your ability to adjust and
issues they are having in the online learning envi- adapt to this new territory. At VDP, we are committed to
ronment. Setting a monitoring schedule or allow- ensuring that this year will still be filled with new adven-
ing check-ins can keep a parent up to date and tures, lots of learning, and memorable moments no matter
knowledgeable of when their input might be nec-
essary. By designating an area of the home for the circumstances. During this time it is extremely im-
learning, parents can also keep an eye on progress portant to incorporate self-care into our daily routines as
and learning styles. Noting behaviors, opportuni- parents, children, and as a family unit. I would like to en-
ties and barriers, allow parents to adapt or adjust courage you to utilize this resource and create a family self-
the standard as necessary to create the ideal path
for their child or children. care plan:
Parental support for student learning is essential. https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/create-a-
Just like in traditional learning environments, a family-self-care-plan/. A Family self-care plan can promote
parent’s role and impact on student success is consistent healthy habits and maximize your ability to prior-
both crucial and necessary. Parents serve as a
itize what is important for your family. Again, I look forward
coach for their students, at any age, and support
them through their learning process. to working with you and your child(ren) and I BEE-lieve we
The same way parents mentor and encourage are in this together! If I can help you in any way, please
students that attend in person, they also play a reach out at cwhite@pesd92.org.
vital role in a student’s online learning.
Counselor Corner
Mr. Akinniyi – Villa de Paz Counselor – Phone
623-772-2490, or email at: aakinniyi@pesd92.org
Counseling services include individual, group,
and whole classroom presentations. Please con-
tact Mr. Akinniyi if you would like more infor-
mation, or to refer your child for counseling ser-
vices.
Checking in with your child: Know your child’s
friends. Have a small party at your house and
invite the parents of his friends. Have his friends
stay for dinner. Ask them about their parents.
Make a point of meeting your child’s friends’ par-
ents — find them at a PTA meeting, soccer prac-
tice, dance rehearsal or wherever the kids hang
out. Work with other parents to get a list of eve-
ryone’s addresses, e-mails, and phone numbers so
you can keep in touch with your child. Show up a
little early to pick up your child so you can ob-
serve her behavior. Occasionally check to see that
your kids are where they say they’re going to be.
Active parenting helps to prevent risky behaviors
and bad choices.
Heath Office Update
Is it COVID-19 or the flu?
Both infections can cause no symptoms (asymptomatic) or include mild to severe symptoms. Flu symptoms show up
about 1 to 4 days after being exposed to a sick person. COVID-19 symptoms appear about 2 to 14 days after being ex-
posed to a sick person.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shared and unique symptoms may include:
Common symptoms of BOTH Influenza and COVID-19
Fever/chills
Cough
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
Extreme tiredness
Muscle or body aches
Headache
Stuffy, runny nose
Vomiting and diarrhea
Loss of taste or smell
Symptom more likely with COVID-19
Even if your child had COVID-19, they can still get a flu shot once symptoms go away if they
have not been previously vaccinated.
The flu shot can be given to children who are otherwise healthy and also children with underlying medical conditions.
Children with certain medical conditions (heart or lung disease, obesity, diabetes, or sickle cell disease for example) can
be at risk of more severe illness from both COVID-19 or flu.
Where is the best place to get the flu shot for my child?
The best place to get a flu shot is your pediatrician's office. During the visit, your child can get other vaccinations, if
needed. Your child also can catch up on any routine care that you may have had to delay because of the pandemic.
Remember
Talk with your pediatrician if you have any questions about COVID-19 or the flu.
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