
Tonight is our PTA Reflections Night! The PTA is planning a great night celebrating the arts. Try out some instruments, create some art, check out the live performances, and take a free art kit home with you!
Performance schedule:
5:15 Cienega Jazz Band
5:45 Dance Performance
6:00 Reflections Art Contest Awards
6:15 Members of Cienega Show Choir


Tonight is out Student Council Skate Night! Come on down to Skate Country and show off you moves! See you there!


If you or someone you know is looking to join the Vail School District, tell them about our job fair!
For what positions? Teachers in all areas along with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologist, and School Psychologists
When? Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9am - 1pm
Where? Mica Mountain HS - 10800 E Valencia Road


Don't forget - TOMORROW 1/11 is DWE Percentage Night at Chipotle on Harrison and 22nd street! Money earned goes toward making important purchases for our school that we wouldn't be able to have otherwise.


Andrada High School is hosting a Fun Run of Vail Pride Day! If you're interested check it out!


Save the Date: Kindergarten Round Up is right around the corner! If you know some one who is starting kindergarten next year, we'd love to have them come to Desert Willow, and they can apply for open enrollment!


Everyone at Desert Willow worked so hard last year to earn this A rating! Let's keep working hard this year Diamondbacks!


We want to thank our PTA for hosting an amazing Day of Awesomeness for our most successful fundraiser ever! Thank you students and families for helping us raise funds for our inclusive playground, classroom grants, and other projects!




WE DID IT! Thank you for your kindness and generosity! We are so
excited for all of the amazing things we will be able to support!
#StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder #FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


LAST CALL! We only have a few days left of our Step It Up!
fundraiser. It’s not too late to help our school! Thank you for your
support and let’s finish strong! #StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder
#FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


CLASS COMPETITION! The 2 classes that send the most emails by
the donation deadline will earn a GIANT Funky Monkey for their
classroom PLUS their teacher will earn a Starbucks gift card!
#StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder #FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


Our Rattler for the week is posted! https://conta.cc/3TGZgA3
There is no school on Monday in observance for Labor Day!


We are giving away an Apple iPad for our Step It Up! fundraiser. If
you haven't already sent at least 10 emails, please do so today so
your student has a chance to win! Don’t forget to share your
personal donation link on social media too! Let’s keep it up! Thank
you for your support! #StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder
#FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


We are giving away an Apple iPad for our Step It Up! fundraiser. If
you haven't already sent at least 10 emails, please do so today so
your student has a chance to win! Don’t forget to share your
personal donation link on social media too! Let’s keep it up! Thank
you for your support! #StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder
#FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ

We are overwhelmed with the amount of students that completed their Golden Ticket assignment for our Step It Up! fundraiser. Woo-
hoo! If you did not get a chance to register and help your child with this easy assignment, please do so tonight! We are extending the deadline another 24 hours! In addition to the Golden Ticket prizes, we are giving away 4 Mini Graffiti Fridges with cash! #StepItUpAZ
#WorkHardPlayHarder #FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


WOW! Our incredible students did a fantastic job at today’s Step It
Up! kick-off. Please take 10 minutes TONIGHT to register and
complete the Golden Ticket assignment to help our school!
#StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder #FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ
https://www.stepitupkids.com/DesertWillow85747/




It’s almost time for our school to Step It Up! We are raising
funds for an inclusive play area, teacher grants for classroom support, and school/community events! Stay tuned on
how you can help! #StepItUpAZ #WorkHardPlayHarder
#FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


Today's 1/2 day is the perfect day for a SKATING PARTY! Our dismissal is at noon today, and the skating party at Skate Country is from 6-8pm! Please be sure to call our office this morning if you are making any 1/2 day dismissal changes for your child.


Hey Diamondbacks, our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year, Step It Up!, is just around the corner! Stay tuned for more details! #StepItUpAZ
#WorkHardPlayHarder #FUNdraising @StepItUp.AZ


Our Rattler for next week is available now! https://conta.cc/3A5MvGd Vail Family University is this Saturday, and next week we have a 1/2 day and Skate Night on Wednesday! Don't forget- all returning students must have their up to date PowerSchool Registration complete by September 5!
