District

Dialogue

Bi-weekly news from the Laveen Elementary School District October 17, 2014

The District Dialogue is issued twice monthly.

Foundation selling commemorative t-shirts

The Laveen Education Foundation is selling T-

shirts to commemorate the two 1,000-year storms

that hit the Laveen area in recent weeks.

The navy blue shirts note that the wearer sur-

vived two 1,000—year storms and includes the dates.

The back features a large wave and school bus.

Adult and youth sizes are available for $15 and

$10, respectively.

To order yours, visit the Foundation’s website at

www.facebook.com/LaveenEducationFoundation.

All proceeds benefit the Foundation which pro-

vides scholarships

to Laveen school

alumni.

Trailside Point Special Olympian takes gold, advances to State Trailside Point second grader Andrew Capano took the Gold Medal after compet-

ing in the regional Special Olympics 50 meter free style. This was his first competi-

tion.

Capano was originally scheduled to compete in the 25 meter free style beginners

competition. However, an error by the officials resulted in his name not being called.

To remedy the mistake, officials allowed him to compete in the 50 meter free style ad-

vanced swimmers; Capano just wanted to swim.

In the end, he won the gold medal and now advances to the Special Olympics

State competition.

Trailside Point second grader Andrew Capano shows off his gold medal.

Arizona Cardinals visit Desert Meadows

The Arizona Cardinals visited Desert Meadows

school just before Fall Break as part of their Play 60

program.

The program offers students 60 minutes of physi-

cal activity.

Students participated in a variety of stations to

practice their running, catching, and jumping tech-

niques. Cardinals player Mike Leach and mascot Big

Red were also on hand to help motivate the students.

At the end of the event, Leach handed out signed

Gatorade water bottles to all participants.

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Cheatham’s AVID walks for success Students in Cheatham’s Advancement Via Individ-

ual Determination (AVID) program recently partici-

pated in the College Walk for Success, put on by

the Be a Leader Foundation.

Students showcased their school spirit and the im-

portance of education in their lives.

The walk ended at the Phoenix Convention Center

where students had the opportunity to speak with col-

leges from across the United States and receive valua-

ble information.

Preschool playground gets new equipment

Laveen preschool students came back from

the break to find new equipment on their play-

ground.

A new playset, teeter totter, balance beam,

and more were added to the existing playset

and swings.

New library books for Trailside Point Several new books have been added to Trailside

Point School’s library.

The school received a $400 grant from the Barbara

Park Memorial Literacy Grant Program last spring.

Books were recently purchased at Gardner’s Book

Store, which gave a 25% discount, allowing the school

to purchase even more books!

AVID students Walk for Success

Mrs. Ehret and Mrs. Marciszewska show off

Trailside Point’s new books.

Complete and return this form, along with your payment, to your child’s school or mail to

Laveen Tax Credit Program, 5001 W. Dobbins, Laveen, AZ 85339

You may also donate online at www.laveeneld.org.

Donor Information:

Name Address City, State Zip

Donation Amount: $ The maximum donation for a married couple is $400 and $200 for a single

person. Credits may carry over for up to five years.

I would like my donation to go to: (check one) the school most in need or

specific school

I would like my donation to support: (check one)

Program where there is the greatest need Activity Bus Art Band Choir Equestrian

Field Trips Intramural Sports Gifted Enrichment Preschool Tutoring

Signature Phone Number

This non-refundable donation is eligible for the Arizona State Income Tax Credit as allowed by ARS §43-1089.01.

Please consult with your personal tax preparer to determine the application of this credit.

Hand delivered donations must be received by December 18 or postmarked/made online by December 31

to be eligible for a 2014 tax credit.

Arizona allows taxpayers to dedicate dollars to

education while reducing the amount you owe on

your 2014 taxes through the tax credit program.

For every dollar you donate, the amount you owe

on your Arizona taxes will be that much less. If

you do not owe taxes, the amount you donate

may be carried forward for up to five years to

offset future tax liabilities.

For example, if a single person owes $300 on

their state taxes for 2014 and donates the

maximum amount of $200, they will then only

owe the state $100.

Couples filing jointly may donate any amount up

to $400. Individuals may contribute up to $200.

Tax credit contributions may only be used to

support character education and fee-based

extracurricular activities such as after-school

tutoring and clubs, academic enrichment,

field trips, fine art programs, and athletics.

Anyone can participate, married or single, with or without children.

Reduce your taxes by

supporting Laveen schools