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. Don't forget to become a Las Brisas PTSA member so you can stay in the know all year long!
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!
Las Brisas PTSA is a volunteer led association! We are always looking for more volunteers to help in our committees. Volunteer commitments can be as small as volunteering for a half-hour shift at an event, or a big commitment to chair one of our committees. There is room for all contributions! All PTSA Volunteers that contribute to our committees or volunteer at any PTSA event are entered into our end of the school year Volunteer Raffle. If you are interested please fill out our quick volunteer interest form:
Answers to all your questions involving Las Brisas Elementary
Q: Where do I find the school supply lists? A: The current school year supply lists can be found here.
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 to make your tax credit donation.
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! To learn more about the mobile app, you can watch an instructional video here. Q: What is Peachjar? A: Our school district uses 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 you're 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 the school Secretary at heather.houston@dvusd.org.
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.
For more information about Las Brisas Elementary check out the school website!