Desert Canyon Elementary School SUSD

Desert Canyon Elementary School SUSD Desert Canyon Elementary provides a safe and caring environment for all students

🎉 DCES Spirit Week is back the week of Oct 19 — come back from Fall Break in style! 🎉Which days will you bring the energ...
10/08/2026

🎉 DCES Spirit Week is back the week of Oct 19 — come back from Fall Break in style! 🎉
Which days will you bring the energy?

Monday, Oct 19 — Switch Day: students dress as teachers; teachers dress as students
Tuesday, Oct 20 — Emoji Day: wear an emoji that matches your spirit (shirt, socks, headband, etc.) 😊
Wednesday, Oct 21 — Anything but a Backpack: bring materials in anything but a backpack (bus riders: must be backpack-sized) 🎒➡️❌
Thursday, Oct 22 — Initial Day: dress as a color or object that begins with the initial of your name 🎨🍎
Friday, Oct 23 — DCES School Spirit & Crazy Hair Day: show your school colors and wild hair! 💙🌀

✂️ Have you ever tried paper cutting? Do you know the history and culture behind this traditional Chinese art? Our 2nd-g...
10/07/2026

✂️ Have you ever tried paper cutting? Do you know the history and culture behind this traditional Chinese art? Our 2nd-grade Mandarin students explored its origins and development through videos, admired authentic paper cuttings displayed in our classroom, and discovered intricate Chinese zodiac designs made into tiny bookmarks! Inspired by the incredible craftsmanship, they created their own paper-cut pandas.🐼 What a fun, hands-on way to bring Chinese culture and creativity to life! ❤️

Could learning get any more explosive? 🌋😍 Mrs. Busch’s 4th graders brought volcanoes to life with a hands-on experiment ...
10/06/2026

Could learning get any more explosive? 🌋😍 Mrs. Busch’s 4th graders brought volcanoes to life with a hands-on experiment — bubbling “lava,” teamwork, and lots of curious faces. Science + play = unforgettable learning moments! 🔬✨

✨ Desert Canyon Elementary’s Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Buddy Day celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with joyful activit...
10/05/2026

✨ Desert Canyon Elementary’s Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Buddy Day celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with joyful activities, storytelling, and special buddy-time. Students made memories while learning about cultural traditions — a beautiful reminder of how community brings learning to life. What school celebrations have inspired your child lately? 🌕🏮

Who doesn’t get lost in a good book? 📚 Mr. Robinson’s students are absolutely hooked on his current read-aloud — the sil...
10/02/2026

Who doesn’t get lost in a good book? 📚 Mr. Robinson’s students are absolutely hooked on his current read-aloud — the silence says it all! What’s your favorite classroom read-aloud? 👇✨

Which side speaks to you — warm or cool? 🔥❄️ Our 4th graders turned simple contoured hand shapes into stunning works of ...
10/01/2026

Which side speaks to you — warm or cool? 🔥❄️ Our 4th graders turned simple contoured hand shapes into stunning works of art by filling them with repeating Zentangle line patterns, then adding warm or cool watercolor washes for eye-catching contrast. So much texture, focus, and color harmony in one classroom moment. Swipe to see the details up close — which one is your favorite? 🎨✨

What a morning — our 1st graders had an absolute blast playing mini golf with Coach R in PE! ⛳️😊 From cheering on classm...
09/30/2026

What a morning — our 1st graders had an absolute blast playing mini golf with Coach R in PE! ⛳️😊 From cheering on classmates to celebrating little victories, their teamwork and smiles were priceless. Which PE activity gets your child excited? Drop a photo or story below! 📸🙌

Did someone say Buddy Day magic? 🌕✨ Our 1st and 4th graders celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival together — they watched a...
09/29/2026

Did someone say Buddy Day magic? 🌕✨ Our 1st and 4th graders celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival together — they watched a video, chatted about the holiday’s traditions, and got creative with crafts. Some made adorable bunny hats while others folded paper mooncakes. Such a joyful way to learn and spend time with buddies! What festival craft would your child love to try next? 🎨🐰🥮

Guess who opened a mini art gallery today? 🎨✨ Our 1st graders! Little hands, HUGE imagination — bright paintings, silly ...
09/28/2026

Guess who opened a mini art gallery today? 🎨✨ Our 1st graders! Little hands, HUGE imagination — bright paintings, silly creatures, and collages full of personality. Every piece tells a story. Swipe to see their masterpieces!

Who else loves storytime magic? ✨ Today our early learners visited the library with Mrs. Buss for a cozy read-aloud. 📚💫...
09/25/2026

Who else loves storytime magic? ✨ Today our early learners visited the library with Mrs. Buss for a cozy read-aloud. 📚💫 Little smiles, big imaginations—what book will your family discover next? Share your favorite children’s book below! 👇

Address

10203 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ
85255

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+14804841700

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