We are so excited for you to join our Stars! We hope this page helps connect you to the Las Brisas community and answers your questions. Please don't forget to become a PTSA member!
Get social!
We encourage all caregivers to get to get connected through our many social media networks. You can follow the links to learn more about our school. Please don't be afraid to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Q: Does Arizona have a School Tax Credit? A: Yes! The Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows a tax credit of up to $200 for individuals and up to $400 for married couples, filing jointly, in support of extracurricular activities. Check here for more information and donation options.
Q: Does the school have a mobile app? A: The school district has a new mobile app, you can check this district page for instructions. Users of the mobile app have access to district news and press releases, school calendars, district alerts and notifications, school menus, EZ Lunch Pay, staff directory, school locator, DVUSD videos, high school sports and events, and more! Q: Where do I find the school supply lists? A: The school supply lists can be found here.
Q: What is Peachjar? A: Our school district use Peachjar to send valuable school, PTSA and approved community resources to parents via email. These digital flyers contain important information about events, programs, schedules, and important updates. You can view all active flyers by selecting "View all Flyers" near the bottom of the flyer emails. If your not yet receiving digital flyers from Peachjar, you can go to peachjar.com and sign up as a parent. All active Peachjar flyers can also be found on the DVUSD mobile app.
Q: What is PowerSchool? A: Families and Teachers can access real time information either online or via a mobile app. Students can monitor their grades and assignments throughout the year. Parents can access student performance information, communicate with teachers, track daily attendance and assignments. Parents may also sign up for daily or weekly email alerts regarding grades and/or campus happenings. A username and password are required to access PowerSchool. Stop by the Las Brisas front office with a picture ID to pick up your login information, or email our school Secretary at dina.sands@dvusd.org. To learn more about the mobile app, you can watch an instructional video here.
Q: Instructional Technology Webinars and Information A: Information and instructional videos regarding student devices, digital platforms, and parent resources all found in one place. Instructional Technology
Q: Additional communication tools used by teachers. A: Communication varies by teacher and grade, check with your teacher to see what app they use. At Las Brisas teachers are currently using Class Dojo.
Q: What Community Education is offered? A: Our district has a lot of great options! You can find information on Summer Camp, Preschool, and Before and After School Care at this resource. You can also find updated flyers on PeachJar.
Q: Where do I learn about bus routes? A: You can contact the district about bus routes here.
Q: How do I load money onto my students school lunch account? A: The school uses EZSchoolPay as an easy and convenient way to pay for school meals. You can access it on the website and on their app. The school district also has great online resources to view the breakfast and lunch menus, check it out here.