Frequently Asked Questions

what is las brisas ptsa?
Las Brisas PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is a volunteer led nonprofit that works in partnership with our school, Las Brisas Elementary, with a mission to enrich our school, staff, students, and community! As a membership based association, joining the PTSA empowers you to have a voice and stay in the know with no minimum volunteer requirements! Learn more about PTSA Membership here. ​
What does dvusd stand for?
Deer Valley Unified School District. To learn more about our school district, including job opportunities, the district vision, and our elected governing board members, see the DVUSD website. 
What gifted programs are offered at las brisas?
At Las Brisas gifted learning is available for all students PreK through sixth grade! All students receive STEAM education. Special programs include:
  • Gifted PreK Academy
  • Bright Beginnings 
  • Renaissance Highly Gifted & Global Studies Academy
  • Gifted Cluster
  • Walk-Up to Math
  • SPARK/SAGE Enrichment

Learn more about gifted services provided at our school here. 
What volunteer opportunities are available at Las brisas?
Volunteering is an important part of supporting a child's education and school! There are many ways to get involved at Las Brisas, including PTSA volunteering and classroom volunteers. ​

PTSA volunteer opportunities include committees and event volunteers. You can learn more about our committees on our PTSA Leadership page. To help at a PTSA sponsored event watch for a digital signup in member emails and event pages, most events have 30 minute shifts or helping with cleanup.

School volunteering can include supporting your student(s) teacher in the classroom, or signing up to help in a PTSA coordinated opportunity! PTSA offers special training for all Classroom Party Planners, and throughout the year we coordinate the following: WISE Wagon, Book Fair, Picture Days, Field Day, and front office support when needed. 

To volunteer on campus during school hours you must be volunteer trained. This is school district policy and is necessary if you want to volunteer on any DVUSD campus and field trips. Learn more about trainings offered here. 
What do i do if i'm not receiving school notifications through text/email?
After the school district made updates some families stopped receiving school communications. If you are not receiving the weekly text on Thursdays, or the monthly digital newsletter our Principal sends out, please reach out to the Las Brisas Registrar so your student(s) account can be updated. ​
What is peachjar?
​Our school district uses Peachjar to send valuable school, PTSA, and approved community resources to parents via email. These digital flyers contain 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 you're not yet receiving digital flyers from Peachjar, you can go to peachjar.com and sign up as a parent.
What is Powerschool?
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 the school Secretary. ​
What Community education is offered?
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.
how do i learn about bus routes?
A transportation representative should be available to answer questions at Meet the Teacher taking place before school starts. You can also get your student's bus stop information by calling 602-467-5090, or see the transportation website here.​
how do i load money onto my students school lunch account?
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.
Does Arizona have a school tax credit?
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 to make your tax credit donation.

​For more information about Las Brisas Elementary check out the school website! 

DO YOU WANT TO HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Las Brisas PTSA is a volunteer organization! Volunteer commitments can be as small as volunteering for a half-hour shift at an event, or playing a bigger role in a committee. There is room for all contributions! Get started by joining us with PTSA Membership! (No volunteer commitments are required with membership)