A publication of Desert Sands Unified School District
January 18, 2016
The next regular edition of The Beacon will be published on January 25, 2016. Dates To Note January: The California Teachers Association is currently accepting applications for $100 teacher grants. There are 25 grants available. Applications are accepted through January 31. Apply on line at www.caltra.org. January 19: Front and Center prior to school board meeting. Focus on nutrition and well being. January 20: District Spelling Bee (rescheduled) at La Quinta High School Theatre at 5:20 pm. January 21: Indio High School AVID Panera fundraiser from 4:00-8:00 pm. January 22: T.R.E.C. to Indio High School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and Dr. Carreon Academy. January 22: Andrew Jackson Elementary School Winter Carnival from 5:30-7:30 pm. January 25: March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction includes food prepared by LQHS culinary arts students. January 26-27: Carrillo Ranch Elementary School presents their Variety Show. January 27: Palm Desert High School junior class fundraiser at Panera from 4:00-8:00 pm. January 27: Student vs Student Blackhawk Showdown at 6:00 pm at La Quinta High School. Tickets available on line at https://everyeventgives.com/event/jan27blackhawkshowdown/. January 31: Palm Desert Charter Middle School Panther 5-K. Information at www.dsusd.us/schools/pdcms. January 30: 3rd Annual DSUSD Elementary Soccer Tournament January 30 & 31: Ed Teach Google for Education Summit. January 31: Aztec Impact Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s in Rancho Mirage from 8:00-10:00 am. February 1-5: National School Counseling Week February 5: Blood Drive at Indio High School February 7: Culinary arts students offer a live auction dinner in your home at the Faith, Hope & Pups 2016 event. Information at www.lovingallanimal.org. February 9: TAY (transitional age youth) support group meets in Riverside. February 17: CVEP kicks off the 2016 FAFSA Campaign. To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--palm-springs/cvep2016-fafsa-kickoff-fundraiser/ February 20: Fiesta Educativa, presented by Riverside County Office of Education.
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March 9: Desert Sands Unified School District Science Fair at the Indio Fairgrounds from 5:00-7:00 pm. March 20: Palm Desert High School Aztec Classic Golf Tournament with an 8:00 am shotgun start. April 2: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day April 12: National Library Workers Day April 10-16: National Volunteer Week April 22: Earth Day April 26: School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day April 27: Administrative Professionals Day May 1: School Principals Day May 3: Teachers Appreciation Day May 4-8: National Substitute Appreciation Week May 9-13: School Nutrition Employee Week May 6: National Nurses Day May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15-21: Classified School Employee Week June 10: Last day of school
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ART WORK NEEDED! Art teachers, please consider showcasing student work in the halls of the district office. Email
[email protected] for more information.
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This year’s race is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Becky Baker. Becky passed away on May 16, 2015—the same year she would have celebrated 25 years of service to Desert Sands Unified School District. Originally hired to teach health and physical education, Baker put her heart and soul into using sports as a means to teach her students about commitment, team work, and their importance in life. Becky was Indio High School’s head cross country and track and field coach for 23 years and her girls earned a collective 23 Desert Valley League Titles. Her legacy lives on.
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