The Three Points Fire District Is Hosting Annual Santa Shop
Three Points Fire District Local 4871
The Three Points Fire District is hosting their annual Santa Shop at 10351 S. Sasabe Highway. The Firefighters' goal is to help anyone in the community with needs at Christmas time. If you know anyone that needs any help have them call 520-822-1086 extension 0, and they will obtain the necessary information. This program is for community members only please. Thank You Local 4871 Firefighters
Congratulations to Dr. Dumon for receiving the
All-Arizona Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to Dr. David Dumon for being selected to receive ASA’s All Arizona Superintendent Award for the Small Size School Districts.
Dr. Dumon is superintendent of the Altar Valley School District in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Dumon and the Governing Board have developed a strong rapport that centers on common goals around students achievement and an understanding that the schools are social and cultural anchors in the small community of Three Points. Within the first year he and his board created a strategic plan that focused on students achieving both personal and academic excellence. The strategic plan has guided the district toward their goals and is revisited frequently with stakeholders.
Dr. Dumon identified, adopted and implemented a comprehensive core reading program during the beginning of his tenure. He led the restructuring of the K-8 literacy instruction to include rigorous Tier I instruction and targeted Tier II and Tier III interventions.
He is involved with professional development, instructional coaching, and implementation of DIBELS benchmark screening for teachers and administrators. He believes data should be used to guide teaching, learning, and professional development.
The district is a key partner in the annual Three Points Community Festival where Dr. Dumon serves on the planning committee. At this annual event the Three Points community, a rural, unincorporated area 25 miles west of Tucson come together. Board members, staff, and community partners come together each Thanksgiving to cook, serve and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner for families in need. During the pandemic Altar Valley School District partnered with Pima County and provided fresh food boxes to more than 30 families each month.
He is guided by the word of Lewis Carroll “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there”. Dr. Dumon cares deeply about teaching and learning. He appreciates school isn’t easy for everyone (him included) and that each child has a right to quality instruction. He visits classrooms, playgrounds and attends extra-curricular events and enjoys taking on the role of motivator-in-chief. You may see him as Professor “Dumon”-dore from Harry Potter reminding Altar Valley School District students that they have the magic within them to succeed, the Last Jedi inspiring students to find the force within themselves to achieve or putting the “Super” in Superintendent as Altar Valley Man.
Altar Valley School District is a social and cultural anchor in the Three Points community. It serves nearly 600 students, encompassing nearly 700 square miles of high Sonoran Desert and mountains situated between metro Tucson and the Tohono O’odham Nation.
Billy J.
Robles Elementary
5th Grade
5th Grader Billy J. is our All Star Student of the Month! Billy is a positive student who works hard in the classroom to complete his work and is always willing to help out his classmates when needed. His hard work and determination pays off, showing achievement growth as he has "Leveled Up" in his performance level, both on the Reading and Writing Galileo Benchmark test!
Billy is a kind student who follows our ROAR expectations in the classroom, on the playground and as he serves on the Robles Student Council. He is Responsible, Open minded, Accountable, & Respectful!
Thank you for being a great role model for other students!
Heidi C.
Altar Valley Middle School
7th Grade
If you look up the definition of grit, you probably will see Heidi’s name. This 7th grade Eagle leaves Math class with a smile on her face stating how much her “brain hurts.” She has great dedication to her understanding of Math. She is curious and asks questions, while also encouraging others to keep trying.
In ELA class she has a willingness and a positive attitude to improve. She actively participates in class and does a great job on her assignments. We can always count on her to do the right thing whether we are watching or not.
It has been a true pleasure to have Heidi in our classes, and we are more than proud to have her as our Student of the Month.
Heidi embodies what it means to be an AVMS Eagle.
Danielle Herker
Robles Elementary
Counselor
Danielle Herker has been chosen as Robles's All Star of the Month! Mrs. Herker serves our school as our full time counselor this year and works with all students and teachers. Her friendly demeanor and willingness to take initiative has allowed our students to become better learners as she provides Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons to all classes. Additionally she serves as our 504 Coordinator, helps students solve problems and supports the school to promote our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) incentive program. Her addition to the Robles staff and community this year has benefited all of us and we are happy she is part of our team! Thank you Mrs. Herker!
Bridget Sankey
Altar Valley Middle School
Physical Education
Bridget Sankey is in her second year as the physical education teacher for the middle school. Her athletic ability and engaging lessons help students understand the importance of being physical education. She encourages all students, helping them to reach their own goals. This year with sports back on campus she has been coaching our students. She coached volleyball first quarter and is currently our head coach for girls soccer. Our students are learning a lot from her about soccer skills and her love for the sport. She attended college on a soccer scholarship!
When not teaching PE or coaching she is helping wherever we need her. She has covered almost every subject with a smile. She is flexible and willing to help for the good of the school. Ms. Sankey is always proactive in helping out in the front office when she is available. She is also one of the sponsors for AVMS Student Council.
Ms. Sankey is an asset to Altar Valley Middle School!