Deer Valley Unified School District

Welcome to MUSIC ROCKS! We are so excited to create music with your student(s) this summer! This year's camp is for incoming 5th-6th grade students that: have never played an instrument before; are switching instruments; are seeking to learn a new instrument. This camp will focus on the basics, getting each student set up for success with their instrument so that they are prepared for the new school year. Students must provide their own instrument. The standard six instruments will include: Flute; Clarinet; Trumpet; Alto Sax; Trombone; Percussion. We will team up with Music & Arts to provide instrument rental opportunities on the first day of camp. Students must also purchase the red Tradition of Excellence - Book 1, also available from Music & Arts.

Deer Valley Unified School District offers gifted testing for families residing outside of district boundaries. Out-of-District Gifted Testing is offered throughout the school year. For more information regarding dates and times of testing, please visit our Gifted Services Website at https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/95 . In order to participate in Out-of-District Gifted Testing, families who live outside of the district boundaries are required to pay a nominal fee of $50. This payment is processed in our online Eleyo system. Once payment is received and confirmed, DVUSD Gifted Services will schedule testing. DVUSD Gifted Services looks forward to supporting your learner! If you have any questions, please contact our office at 623-445-5588.

During this training camp, your son or daughter will receive personalized instruction on each subject of the SAT, including the essay portion of the exam. In addition, the instructor will sit down one-on-one and review the final diagnostic test with your student in order to develop a personalized summer study plan to get your student ready for the upcoming test. Included in the training camp is a study guide filled with tips and strategies to aid in the improvement of test scores, as well as continued online support over the summer as your son or daughter works through his or her studies. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and get your son or daughter ready for this very important college entrance exam. SAT Boot Camp Itinerary Includes: Overview & Math Reading Writing/Language & Essay Diagnostic Test Personalized Analysis

Come explore the sciences with us this summer where we will dive into physics, biology, forensics, and chemistry. Each day will be filled with hands-on opportunities for students to learn about the amazing world of science, including such things as: an egg drop; DNA model; a mock crime scene; ice cream; and much more!! Join us and come experience the experiments!

This exciting summer camp will be held in the Black Box and Main Auditorium at O’Connor High School Learn how to act, sing, and dance while performing in a blockbuster musical. Performances on Thursday 6/20/24 & Friday 6/21/24 at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited. Subject to availability. Performance times subject to change.

In partnership with Deer Valley Education Foundation (DVEF), SPLAT Productions was created to honor long-time former DVUSD employee and theatre lover, Mr. Gary McSpadden. Students will learn all of the important behind the scenes aspects of stage production, including: sound; lighting; tech; costumes; props; and sets. Limited to only 15 students, the crew will participate in all productions for both Theatre Rocks! summer camps. Performances are scheduled for: Camp A - Thursday 6/13/24 & Friday 6/14/24 at 1:00 p.m. Camp B - Thursday 6/20/24 & Friday 6/21/24 at 1:30 p.m. Camp times may vary on performance dates. Space is limited. Performance times subject to change. **Rights pending. Gary McSpadden was the face behind the camera at almost all DVUSD events! He loved all of the arts, but especially had a passion for technical theater (lighting, sound, stage craft, etc.). He began working back stage when he was in high school. Over the years, he ran sound and/or lights at several community theaters. He worked as a Tech Director for several theaters as well, including Barry Goldwater High School. He was the Lighting Director at his church for almost 8 years. He also ran the sound system for Sandra Day O'Connor's Eagle Pride Marching Band. He was a part of almost every DVUSD production. Prior to moving to a position at the district office as the district's webmaster/photographer, he was a teacher for many years, touching the lives of countless students. Sadly, Gary passed away in July 2020. His wife Jenny and the Deer Valley Education Foundation thought that since Gary loved working in theater so much, and since he has helped so many students pursue their own love of theater over the years, the perfect way to honor him would be to set up SPLAT Productions. This way, Gary's legacy continues on and a new generation of students can learn about the joys of stage production.