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Mission

At Gavilan Peak, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student feels connected, valued, and inspired to learn. Through high-quality instruction, meaningful relationships, and a culture of growth, we empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to achieve success in an ever-changing world.

Vision

To inspire, support, and empower every student to grow, succeed, and reach their fullest potential.

Ms. Harris is such an outstanding person who pours her heart and energy into the students at Gavilan Peak. Over the last few months, she has worked tirelessly with 70 students to bring the play Breadcrumbs to life. While also doing other afterschool programs like Choir.

When speaking with one of the students, they told me that they specifically chose to come to Gavilan Peak because of Ms. Harris's drama program. That speaks volumes about the positive impact she has on our GP community.

Ms. Harris is one of the most positive and energetic staff members on campus. Even on her toughest days, she has a way of bringing a smile to the faces of those around her.

🦃🍁 You're Invited to Gavilan Peak's Annual Thanksgiving Feast! 🍁🦃

We can't wait to welcome our GP families for one of our favorite traditions! Join your student for a delicious Thanksgiving lunch with turkey, all the fixins', and of course, pumpkin pie! 🥧

📅 Thursday, November 19th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Gavilan Peak School

💻 YOU MUST PREPAY ONLINE PRIOR TO THE EVENT!

👉 Pay here: https://az-deervalley.intouchreceipting.com/

🚨 SAVE TIME WHEN YOU ARRIVE!

We expect lots of families to join us! Avoid the lines at the front office by pre-registering before the event. It's quick, easy, and will help get you on campus faster!

👉 Pre-register here: https://vkda.co/x/IiXMPHHuYpH9Lpgh

We love having our families on campus, and we can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with you! ❤️🖤💛

Grade Level Lunch Times for the Thanksgiving Feast

2nd-11:00-11:30

3rd-11:05-11:35

K-11:10-11:40

1st-11:20-11:50

4-11:25-11:55

8th-12:10-12:25

7th-12:25-12:40

5th-12:35-1:05

6th-12:40-1:05

Please join us for a special Veterans Day celebration at Gavilan Peak School!

Students are encouraged to wear red for Veterans Day!

• Tuesday, November 10, 2026
• 8:30 AM
• Gavilan Peak School

We invite our Firebird families to come together as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.

During this meaningful event, our students and families will have the opportunity to hear veterans share their stories, learn about their experiences, and view photos honoring their service and sacrifice.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! We would love to have you join us for this special celebration.

SAVE TIME — PRE-REGISTER BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!

To help make campus entry as quick and easy as possible, please use the link below to pre-register using your phone:

Pre-Register Here: https://vkda.co/x/Mua49txXPtieVD8Y

IMPORTANT CHECK-IN REMINDERS:

• Please complete the pre-registration using the link above.

• On the day of the event, use your phone to "SIGN IN NOW" either before arriving or when you get to campus.

• All visitors must check in at the front office before entering campus to receive their badge, even if they have pre-registered.

• Pre-registering will help reduce lines and make the check-in process much smoother!

We look forward to coming together as a Firebird family to show our gratitude and appreciation for those who have served our nation.

Veterans Day is approaching, and the Gavilan Peak Library has a "Gavilan Peak Heroes" Wall of Honor! We want to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women within our own school community who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

We invite all students, staff, and families to submit photos of their veteran family members to be featured on our library display.

You can submit photos to the front office or email Mr. Coleman at justin.coleman@dvusd.org.

Boulder Creek Athletics and our JALAC student-athletes are teaming up with the AIA for a district-wide Turkey Drive! We’re competing against the other DVUSD high schools to see who can collect the most turkeys and give back to our community.

November 2–13

Drop off turkeys at the BCHS front office. We’ll take care of storing them, thank you Cafeteria for helping out!

All donated turkeys will go to St. Vincent de Paul to help provide meals for families in need.

We want to get our entire BC community involved, including our feeder schools, families, staff, and local businesses. Every turkey helps, so spread the word and help us make this a big one!

The winning school will be announced at the DVUSD SALT Conference on November 18 and will take home the DVUSD TURKEY BELT!

🥎🏆 Our Lady Firebirds Are Headed to the Championship! 🏆🥎

After an exciting win, our Lady Firebirds are headed to the District Championship this Saturday at 8:00 AM at Mountain Ridge High School!

We would LOVE to see some of our GP family in the stands cheering them on! We know it's an early Saturday morning, but having your support would mean so much to these girls!

🎟️ Tickets are required for admission. Please note that district badges will NOT be accepted for championship games. See the attached flyer for the QR code to purchase tickets.

Let's show our Lady Firebirds some love as they compete for the championship! ❤️🖤💛

GO FIREBIRDS!

Every Friday during our school announcements, we celebrate students who demonstrate the GP Way:

Positive • Engaged • Accountable • Kind

If your child’s PEAK ticket is drawn or they receive a positive office referral, their name is shared school-wide as part of this special recognition!

This is one of the ways we celebrate students who Connect. Commit. Achieve. ~ Because Every Moment Matters.

We are proud to recognize the many students who make positive choices and help make Gavilan Peak a great place to learn and grow!

Our Early Childhood Office is looking for staff, students and community groups interested in adopting DVUSD families from our Head Start and Early Head Start programs this holiday season.

Please share this information with your student club sponsors, PTOs, booster clubs, and leadership teams. Anyone interested in sponsoring a family can complete the Google Form linked below (or attached). This will help us determine how many families we are able to support this season.

A few important details:

• Donations will be accepted in the form of gift cards or cash only.

• All donations must be received by December 9th to Early Childhood Office

• Our Early Childhood Office is happy to arrange pickup of donations directly from your campus or department.

Thank you for your generosity and willingness to support our Head Start families. We truly appreciate our DVUSD community coming together to make the holiday season a little brighter for families in need!

Resources:

• Google Form: url.dvusd.org/8136206a

• Drop off donations at Early Childhood Office on Sunrise Elementary - 17624 N. 31st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85053 between 7:30AM-4:00PM

Whether you're joining the Gavilan Peak family for the first time or returning for another great year, we're so excited to partner with you! Our volunteers make a tremendous difference, and together we can ensure that every moment matters for our students.

To help us provide a safe and supportive learning environment, all volunteers, both new and returning must complete the volunteer registration process for the 2026–2027 school year.

Please note that this is a two-step process. After completing the initial registration form, be sure to complete the required testimony step to finalize your volunteer approval.

Thank you for investing your time, talents, and heart into our school community. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to partnering with you to make this an incredible school year!

Thank you to our amazing GP families that donated items for the Staff Treat Cart in September and October!! You supplied our staff with some delicious goodies!!

November's Treat Cart will be sponsored by our 2nd and 3rd grade families!! Please send all donations to the front office by Tuesday, November 17th. You can use the link below to sign up or make a monetary donation through our PTO website. Thank you so much for your support and helping to TREAT our awesome staff at GP!

Please use the link below to sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A8AB28A5F9C61-67408264-copy

PTO is looking for classroom liaisons to help support our teachers and connect families with their child’s classroom community!

We are currently looking for liaisons for all grade levels except 4th and 6th grade. We would especially love to have families who are already registered school volunteers consider taking on this role.

If you enjoy getting involved, helping other families, and being part of your child’s school experience, we’d love to have you join us! Your time and support can make a wonderful difference for our teachers, students, and families throughout the school year. 💙

Interested in helping? Please reach out to PTO to learn more!

New & Returning Volunteers must fill out online forms to be allowed on campus during the school day.

https://gavilanpeakpto.org/volunteer-trainings/

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