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.*

Join UPC for our November meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. Dr. Courson and Cabinet will be at the meeting to share updates and answer questions. Then join us for our November Program:

Inside Our Digital Neighborhoods + The Rise of AI Shortcuts

From online scams to AI-powered shortcuts, today’s students are navigating a digital world that is evolving faster than most parents can keep up. Join us for a grounded, real-world look at what is happening online in our local communities and the growing impact of student AI use.

Hear from a local detective on the front lines of internet safety with the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce who will share what is really circulating in our community, from threats to misinformation. Hopefully, things like scams, hacking, sexting, sextortion, and cyberbullying never reach your family. Let’s learn what’s really happening so we can better prepare and protect our kids. Then, UPC Technology Chair Rebecca Guglielmo will unpack how AI is shaping students’ learning, confidence, and critical thinking, and what parents can do to help prepare their kids for a future with AI.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

9:00am UPC General Meeting

10:00am "Inside Our Digital Neighborhoods + The Rise of AI Shortcuts"

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.

Have a question about online safety or AI and our kids? We invite parents to share questions in advance so we can tailor the discussion to what matters most to our families. Submit Internet Safety and IA Shortcuts Questions Here

View the UPC Facebook Event HERE and click "Going"

Budget Report

View the October 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Please register HERE to receive the zoom link in advance.

Questions? Please email gifted@pvupc.org for more info!

View this flyer en español HERE.

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Meet your Special Education Leadership Team in PVSchools!

Watch the recording of this presentation HERE.

Learn more about Special Education in PVSchools HERE.

K-12 Science Curriculum Adoption

The district has officially begun the 60 Day Review for the K–12 Science Curriculum Adoption; the 60 Day Review runs from September 23, 2025 - December 18, 2025.

During this time, families, staff, and community members are invited to review the proposed curriculum options and provide feedback to guide the final selection.

Physical copies of the proposed materials are available in the District Office lobby for anyone who prefers to review them in person. Flyers with QR codes in English and Spanish have also been placed in school lobbies to give families easy access to the review materials and feedback forms.

You can view the curriculum resources and also access the feedback form HERE.

Let's Do Lunch!

UPC Reps, after the November 19 meeting, head to Venezia's Pizza for an informal BYOL (Buy Your Own Lunch) and get a chance to speak with your fellow reps in an informal setting! Potential Topics include, "Where did the first quarter go?" "How is it almost December?" " Does anyone know where I can get a hot dog vendor for Carnival?" and more.....

Venezia's Pizza

15620 N Tatum Blvd

(Tatum and Greenway)

Community Memberships Available!

To all Friends of UPC whose children have graduated...we know you miss us! But fear not, you can still become a UPC Community Member and support UPC's mission and programs. Please consider joining:2025-2026 Membership Invoice

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

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Paradise Valley United Parent Council is a district-wide parent group that has been active in Paradise Valley Unified School District for more than 40 years and is a 501(c)(3) organization. Looking out for the interests of students is our primary goal. We do this by offering parents support, information, and opportunities to be influential voices in the decisions that affect their children's education. You can join UPC in supporting the parents, students and families in PVSchools by becoming an official Sponsor!

Funds raised from sponsorships will go towards UPC events like Bus Driver Breakfast, Teacher and Staff Appreciation, educational programming for parents, and the work of the Outreach Committee to support students in our Title I schools.

Cost of Sponsorship: $450

Dates: Present-August 31, 2026

Sponsor Receives:

• Listed as a Sponsor on the UPC website’s Sponsor Page
• The Sponsor Page will be promoted on UPC’s Facebook and Instagram quarterly
• Sponsors will be individually promoted twice on UPC's social media
• Sponsor Page will be listed in UPC’s monthly newsletter with a button that links to the Sponsor Page on pvupc.org
• There will be a maximum of 10 sponsors this year
• Each sponsor will be featured one time in the UPC monthly newsletter with a circulation of more than 1700 people. They will be highlighted as the “Sponsor of the Month”
• BONUS: This year, sponsors will receive a FREE space at the UPC PV Parent Expo in Winter 2026! This will be an opportunity to directly market your business to PV families. More information to be released soon!

Find more info HERE. Use this link to register as a UPC Sponsor!

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS:

SPORTS OPPORTUNITY FOR 8TH GRADE GIRLS!

Attention 8th grade Girls! Come on out for a fun volleyball clinic at Shadow Mountain High School in Matador Arena Gym on Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3pm. Get to meet the players and coaches during this fun, casual volleyball clinic. Contact Bailey Denna- PE Teacher, Frosh Volleyball Coach & Shea MS Volleyball Coach at bdenna@pvlearners.net with questions! See you there!

Thank you to all of the schools and Parent Groups participating in collections, gifting, or other support for our PVSchools' schools, families, and communities, and our local community food bank!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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

You can view the recording HERE.

An Overview of the GIfted Program options available in PVSchools.

You can view the recording 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.

PVSchools Resources for Families:

HERE is UPC's List of Health and Wellness Resources 

View the District's list of Resources for Families: English and Español

PVSchools is hiring! Check out career opportunities HERE! 

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 2025-2026 & the UPC Exec Team 

PV United Parent Council