UPC brings parents from across the district together to enhance the PVSchools experience! 


*UPC is independent from PVUSD and information posted in this newsletter does not represent the views of the Paradise Valley Unified School District.*

November Monthly Meeting

Join us for the November UPC Meeting followed by a presentation about substance abuse and the dangerous kids are facing, particularly THC. It is so important for parents to be informed and know the warning signs to look for in our kids. All are invited to attend!


Wednesday, November 20, 2024

9:00am UPC General Meeting

10:00am "Substance Abuse"

This meeting will be held both in person and online.

To attend in person, please join us in DAC East/West at the District Office: 15002 N 32nd St Or, please register in advance HERE to receive the Zoom link.


View the UPC Facebook Event HERE and click "Going"

View the Budget HERE

View the October 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Click HERE to register to receive the Zoom link!

PVUSD Governing Board Election Results*:

Congratulations to Anne Greenberg, Amanda Lim and Jessica Wani as the presumed winners in the PVUSD Governing Board election. They will join Tony Pantera and Sandra Christensen on the Board in January. Find information about the Governing Board and its meeting schedule HERE.


Thank you to Nancy Case and Kerry Baker for all of your service and dedication to PVUSD!


Thank you to all of the Governing Board candidates for your immense dedication to our District and for participating in the UPC Governing Board Questionnaire.


You can find full election results for all Maricopa County races HERE.


*Results displayed are the unofficial results as reported by the Maricopa County Recorder's website, last updated 11/15/24 at 8:00 p.m.

Why Become a Member School? 


Through their reps, schools with membership are informed about and have an opportunity to provide input into happenings in the district such as curriculum changes, policy and procedure updates, district-wide appreciation events, strategic initiatives and more.


Our goal is that each school has representation in the United Parent Council regardless of each school's budget and we can work with you to find schools to sponsor your membership if the funds for the $75 membership dues are unavailable. The United Parent Council does minimal fundraising so that we do not compete with school fundraising. Our membership dues make up a significant portion of our income to fund operations. 


Please visit Our Membership Page to see the registration form and learn more about membership. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. 


If you have reps identified that will be new to UPC this year and haven't completed your membership form yet, please let me know ASAP so that I can invite them to our orientation luncheon this Wednesday the 18th.


Questions about membership? Please email Andrea Convey, UPC's VP of Membership at membership@pvupc.org.

New on UPC's YouTube Channel!

Special Needs Planning: How to Prepare for Your Child's Future with Emily Kile, Esq.


You can view the recording HERE.

An Overview of Special Education Programs and 504 Plans in PVSchools


You can view the recording HERE. 

School Finance Issues Explained!


Ms. Jill Barragan, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, explains the different sources of public school funding, state and federal laws and the role voters play in school funding.

You can watch the recording HERE




Supporting Gifted and Twice Exceptional Tweens and Teens

You can watch this presentation HERE!

Supporting Diverse Learners in PVSchools!

Hear from Karen Brown, PV's Director of Gifted Education, about the program options for gifted students as well as those that qualify for Special Education services. 

You can watch this presentation HERE!

Teen Suicide and Depression Prevention Workshop by Teen Lifeline

If you missed this important presentation, you can watch the recording HERE. .

View the Teen Lifeline Resources List HERE
View the presentation slides HERE

Career and Technical Education

(CTE) Programs

PVSchools offers a wide variety of Career and Technical Education different programs at all five high schools. You can view a list of CTE Programs available at each school HERE. This presentation includes videos of many of the CTE programs and would be great to watch with your student!

Watch the recording HERE.

Fine Arts in PVSchools

Learn about the many programs and opportunities for students to learn more about the fine arts. Also, learn the steps a student needs to take in order to earn the Seal of Fine Arts upon graduating from any of high school.

Watch the recording HERE.


The Gifted Committee and PVSchools' Gifted Education Department have been working together to bring parents information about the variety of gifted programs available in the district.

You can watch videos of all the recent presentations on UPC's YouTube Channel:



CREST Program, click HERE!

Digital Learning Center (DLC at Sunrise Middle School), click HERE!

Journey at Mountain Trail Middle School, click HERE!

North Valley Arts Academy (NVAA), click HERE!

Early Childhood Programs, click HERE!


Learn more about the many Gifted Programs available in PVSchools HERE! .

PVSchools Resources for Families:


HERE is UPC's List of Health and Wellness Resources 


View the District's list of Resources for FamiliesEnglish and Español


PVSchools is hiring! Check out career opportunities HERE! 

 

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Your participation is vital to the success of UPC and to supporting our students and PVSchools. 


If you have any questions or suggestions, please email President@pvupc.org. 


With gratitude for all you do,

Julie Blumenreich, President 2024-2025

& the UPC Exec Team 

PV United Parent Council 

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