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Kids Klub Now Accepting Registrations For Winter Break Camp
Laveen’s Kids Klub program is now accepting registrations for Winter Break Camp. This fee-based program runs December 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31 and January 2-4. School Age Camp Hours are 6:00 am – 6:00 pm. Preschool Camp Hours are 6:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Visit the Kids Klub Day Camp page for details and required forms.
5th Annual Laveen Winter Festival is December 7
Each year, the Laveen Elementary School District hosts a Winter Festival for the community. The fifth annual Laveen Winter Festival is scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2018. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the LEC lawn, 5001 W. Dobbins.
This year’s Winter Festival will feature obstacle courses (for both big and little kids), games, activities, student performances, photo opportunities, holiday gift vendors, food, and much more!
Admission is free. Tickets will be available for purchase for select activities. Credit cards accepted.
All proceeds benefit the Laveen Education Foundation.
Visit our Winter Festival page for more info.
Cheatham Takes 2nd, 3rd Place in MathLeague.org Competition
Six Cheatham students competed in the mathleague.org competition and took 2nd Place in their division and 3rd Place overall!
Congratulations to our Cheatham Mathletes: Kiara Ince, Ryan Neisch, Xavia Roberts, Cherece Carter, Virgil Hartman and Kevin Nguyen. Club sponsor is Ms. Carrie Taylor.
High School Information Night For All Middle School Parents
The Phoenix Union High School District will be holding a high school information night, October 23 from 6pm to 7pm for all middle school families. The event will be held at Vista del Sur, 3908 W. South Mountain Ave. Find out about all the offerings throughout the Phoenix Union High School District.
School Newsletter for October
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National School Lunch Week is October 15-19
There is “lots2love” about school lunch and that is the theme of this year’s National School Lunch Week.
Cafeterias will be providing free lunches during the week of October 15 to all students to encourage them to try the many nutritional meals cafeterias offer. The Child Nutrition Department will offer a special menu that includes heart-shaped chicken nuggets, soft pretzels, and potatoes.
All meals are prepared to federal nutritional guidelines and include whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. The menus are specifically designed to provide nutritious meals for growing children. Visit www.laveeneld.org/menu for more information.
Now Registering for Fall Break Day Camp
Laveen’s Kids Klub is now accepting registrations for Fall Break Camp. Camp will be available each day of Fall Break from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Desert Meadows School. Visit our Kids Club Day Camp page for details and registration forms.
AVID Students Prepare Food For Malnourished Children
Cheatham’s 8th grade AVID students volunteered at Feed My Starving Children. Students prepared enough meals to feed 93 children one meal per day for an entire year!
This was the group’s first community service project of the year. They hand packed rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags. The bags are then shipped to Feed My Starving Children’s food partners for distribution to malnourished children around the world.
Discounted Lunch Prices Available to Qualifying Families
Laveen schools serve free or reduced-price lunches to families that qualify based on income requirements.
Families must reapply annually. If you qualified last year your eligibility expires September 17. Please reapply at EZMealApp.com or complete a paper application at your school’s front office or cafeteria. All families are encouraged to apply. Applications are processed year round and are kept confidential.
Families that meet federal income levels may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Lunches are currently priced at $2.30; the reduced price is $.40. Breakfast is served free to all students, regardless of eligibility, before school each day.
In addition to receiving a discount on meal prices, completed applications provide additional funds to the district in the form of grant money. Funding for prevention programs, parent training, and interventions for students in reading and math is often based on the number of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch.
Visit our Child Nutrition page for more information.