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.*

October Monthly Meeting

Join us for the October UPC Meeting followed by a presentation about the best ways to advocate for your student! Learn which district staff members can best help you in certain situations. Also learn some tips and tricks to have a successful meeting with teachers, principals and administrators. All are invited to attend!


Wednesday, October 16, 2024

9:00am UPC General Meeting

10:00am "Knowledge is Power"

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 September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes

The November 5th election is fast approaching and we want to make sure all PV parents are informed voters! UPC will be sharing a special edition of the newsletter filled with voter information and the responses we receive to the PVUSD Governing Board Candidate Questionnaire!

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.

Improving Executive Functioning in Gifted/2E Learners


Guest speaker Emily Kircher-Morris is back for the Gifted Speaker Series to give real-world advice on ”Improving Executive Functioning in Gifted/2E Learners."


Tuesday, October 15, 2024

6:00pm-7:00pm

Paradise Valley District Training Center

(building across the parking lot to the west of the district office)


Is your student facing challenges with time management, starting tasks, or transitioning between activities? Executive functioning deficits can impact a student's success, both academically and socially. During this presentation, Emily will guide you through understanding the essence of executive functioning and its effects on neurodivergent learners and provide valuable insights on how you can support the development of these crucial skills in your student.


You can find the recording of this presentation HERE.

Secondary Fine Arts Supplemental Resource Committee

The District is facilitating a committee to assist in creating a recommended list of 7th-12th grade supplemental resources for its Fine Arts Program. The recommended list will be presented to the PVSchools Governing Board for approval to comply with State law (specifically, ARS section 15-721 and ARS section 15-722). The Committee intends to consider all stakeholder voices in productive, enjoyable meetings. The Fine Arts Department is requesting 1 middle school parent and 1 high school parent, preferably with experience with Secondary Fine Arts programs in PVSchools. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/FjvtKzeqepNdL5A88


Meetings: 3:30-5:00 pm, Room TBD

  • Thursday, November 14th, 2024
  • Thursday, January 9th, 2025
  • Thursday, April 24th, 2025


K-12 Supplemental Resource Committee

The Curriculum & Instruction Department will be facilitating a committee that will assist the CIA division in reviewing new requests to be added to the PVSchools approved supplemental resources list. Recommendations will be submitted to cabinet and Governing Board for approval so that the district meets the requirements of ARS § 15-721 and ARS § 15-722. The Department is requesting 1 elementary school parent and 1 middle school or high school parent. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/d2PNUAMDmFzA94Bq6


Proposed Meeting Dates: All Meetings will be VIRTUAL

Meeting #1: November 14, 2024: 4:00-5:30 pm VIRTUAL

Meeting #2: December 17, 2024: 4:00-5:00 pm VIRTUAL 

Meeting #3 April 2, 2025: 4:00-5:00 pm - VIRTUAL

Mark your calendars for our November meeting!

More details to follow!

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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