There was a whole week's worth of fun and learning packed into our 4 day week this week! Our first graders practiced their attributes of shapes by creating shape monsters. Our kindergarteners practice so many important skills during their calendar time, ask your kindergartener about the days of the week song! Every week kids check out books in the library that are recommended by our amazing teachers and staff! Tiny was even out and about, enjoying the cooler weather and checking on out what all students at DWE are up to!
1 day ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
📅 Don’t forget: Half days for Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 11 & 12! All after-school activities are canceled on Thursday and Friday. Many other clubs and activities throughout the week may be canceled as well, so double check below if yours kiddo's activity is impacted!
1 day ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
We've had another amazing week here at the Willow! We've enjoyed the cooler weather at our recesses and during PE, Mrs. "Coolman" Coleman has been continuing her lessons in classes across campus. Several of our first grade classes got new privacy folders this week from a teacher grant through PTA! Thank you so much PTA for helping our young learners focus on their work!
8 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
🚨 Reminder! 🚨 No school on September 1st in observation of Labor Day! Enjoy the long weekend! 🌟
8 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
📅 Reminder for Parents and Students
TOMORROW August 27th, we will have a Half Day with dismissal at 12 PM (noon). At dismissal our PTA will also be conducting a T-Shirt sale in front of the school, promoting school spirit with Desert Willow gear!
Adult Shirts: $15
Youth Shirts: $12
Stickers: $2
Note: Cash payments eliminate taxes and fees.
11 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
This week at DWE something super special happened! We had our first Grade Level Buddy Day on Tuesday! Buddies meet once a month to make connections with students in another grade level that they might not interact with on a daily basis. This month our buddies did some get to know you activities, and in the future our buddies may work together on math and reading activities or more community building activities! Ask your kiddo about their buddy!
15 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Check out what is happening at DWE next week! We've got a Site Council Meeting on Monday and a Half Day on Wednesday (dismissal will be at 12 pm, noon!). At dismissal on Wednesday our amazing PTA will be set up sell Desert Willow shirts if you need a new one for you or your kiddo!
15 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
WE DID IT! Thank you for your kindness, generosity and amazing support throughout our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge. We’re thrilled about all the great things we’ll be able to accomplish—and even more grateful for the kindness shared along the way. You’ve helped show that kindness really is contagious!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
18 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
We had such another incredible week here at Desert Willow! We had a book filled week with our Book Fair and Free Book Friday. So many kids got books this week and that wouldn't have been possible without our amazing volunteers, thank you! Several of our classes had some Fun Friday time making slime and practicing letters and letter sounds with shaving cream. Mrs. O'Dell and Ms. Sussen's classes went to StarBase again this week! They are getting so much hands on STEM learning on their StarBase days!
22 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Calling all Desert Willow families!
We're excited to invite you to three events this week:
1️⃣ Skate Night on August 19 from 6-8 PM at Skate Country. Roll on over for a good time!
2️⃣ PTA Meeting on August 20 at 3 PM in the DWE Media Center. Join us to learn about upcoming events and engage with our community. Childcare will be provided.
3️⃣ Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop on August 20 from 4-5:30 PM, focusing on children's readiness for personal devices. RSVP here: [
https://forms.gle/RdB4wpeDCk5wzEjn9]
22 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Only a few days left in our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge! It’s not too late to make an impact, support our school and spread kindness. Let’s finish STRONG!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
22 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Diamondback Families! If you haven't yet please fill out your child's Returning Student Registration on PowerSchool (
https://ps.vail.k12.az.us/public/).
Tomorrow the district will be sending out an test communication using the contact information in PowerSchool.
If you do not receive the test communication tomorrow please call our front office at (520)879-2302.
23 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
We had another amazing week at Desert Willow! We kicked off our Kindness Challenge Fundraiser this week and have already seen so many acts of kindness. In specials many students checked out books recommended by DWE teachers in COIL and in art there was so much creativity and fun! Our amazing counselor Mrs. "Coolman" Coleman has been teaching students across campus about their brains! Ask your kiddo about turtle brain and porcupine brain!
29 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
📖✨ Dive into the world of stories at our Scholastic Book Fair! Happening this week in the Media Center from 7:30 AM - 3 PM Monday-Thursday and 7:30 AM - 11 AM Friday.
Set up your student's eWallet for the Book Fair here:https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/desertwillowelementarysch
🚌 Reminder: No 3:30 PM Activity Bus on Monday!
29 days ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
WOW! Our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge is off to an amazing start! Keep the kindness going and complete your Kindness Passport for a chance to win a prize from the Mystery Prize Box!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge starts TODAY! Please take 10 minutes TONIGHT to register and complete the Boarding Pass assignment to help our school!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
We had an amazing short week here at Desert Willow. Students started checking out books the library, there was lots of learning across campus, and the two of our 5th grade classes have started their Starbase field trips!
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
📸 It's Picture Days at Desert Willow! Mark your calendars for August 7 & 8! 📅
Plus, tutoring and some clubs kick off next week! Check out the calendar below to see what all is happening next week!📝
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge is almost here! We’ll be spreading kindness while raising funds for campus improvements, school-wide activities, and student & teacher resources. Let’s make a difference together!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School
Our Kindness Fundraiser Challenge is ONE WEEK AWAY! Get ready to spread kindness and make a difference!
#KindnessFundraiser #SpreadKindness #BeingKindIsCool
about 1 month ago, Desert Willow Elementary School