The Silverhawk's Nest
"Soaring to Success"
August Edition
Dear Traditional Academy at Bellair Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year! We are thrilled to have our returning Silverhawks back on campus and extend a warm welcome to all of our new students and families. We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories.
At The Traditional Academy at Bellair, we are committed to providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we will continue to uphold our Silverhawk values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect as we work to help every child reach their full potential.
This year, we encourage every student to:
- 📚 Come ready to learn each day.
- ⭐ Show kindness and respect to others.
- 💪 Challenge themselves to grow.
- 🤝 Take pride in being a Silverhawk.
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is the key to student success. We invite you to stay connected by attending school events, communicating with your child's teacher, and joining us throughout the year as we celebrate learning together.
As we begin this new journey, remember that every day is a fresh opportunity to learn something new, make a positive impact, and become the best version of yourself.
Thank you for trusting us with your children. We are honored to be part of their educational journey and cannot wait to see all they accomplish this year.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to email me at christine.fitzsimmons@dvusd.org or you can catch me in the front parking lot at drop-off and pick-up.
Have an AMAZING August!!
Sincerely,
Principal Fitzsimmons
First Day of School
Health Office Wish List
- Boys underwear
- Small (6)
- Medium (8)
- Large (10)
- Girls underwear
- Medium (8)
Volunteer Training
Curriculum Night is Thursday, not Wednesday, August 27th
Peter Piper Pizza Family Night
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
2026-27 Instructional Calendar
PLC (Professional Learning Communities) and PD (Professional Development) Dates
- August - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
- September - 4th, 18th and 25th
- October - 2nd, 23rd and 30th
- November - 6th, 13th and 20th
- December - 4th and 11th
- January - 15th, 22nd and 29th
- February - 5th, 19th and 26th
- March - 5th, 12th and 19th
- April - 30th
- May - 7th, 14th and 21st
PBIS Acronym S.O.A.R.
What is PBIS?
Our new PBIS Acronym is S.O.A.R. Silverhawks show Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. Please help us to instill these behaviors at home, so we can all "S.O.A.R. to #Extraordinary Heights Together!"
About Us
Email: christine.fitzsimmons@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/traditional
Location: 4701 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-467-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Traditional-Academy-at-Bellair-109175091218455
Instagram: Trad_Silverhawks
Twitter: @Trad_Bellair