Welcome Desert Sage Geckos and Families
Lari Roque, Registrar 623-445-4706
Dawn Holtmann, Accounting Clerk 623-445-4705
Anne Norris, Principal's Secretary - 623-445-4704
Lisa Crain, Principal 623-445-4700
24 hour attendance line 623-445-4790
Welcome to Desert Sage Elementary!
Our friendly and outgoing office staff is here to meet and support you throughout the school year! Please
stop by or call if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to talking with each and everyone
of you.
Our school focus is on acheiving our personal best using brain based techniques and strategies from
Highly Effective Teaching using hands on learning, with real world problem solving activities. The HET
model helps our teachers create a content rich, clutter free environment in which to create lessons that
incorporate multiple intelligences, music, and movement to enhance learning. We are beginning our 3rd
year of HET. This year will incorportate conceptual curriculum which will focus on rigorous, engaging
curriculum utilizing small group instruction and the Common Core Standards.
Please join us in growing responsible leaders at Desert Sage! We are looking forward to a wonderful
and rewarding year with you and your child(ren).
Respectfully,
Mrs. Crain and all of the Desert Sage Staff
Our friendly and outgoing office staff is here to meet and support you throughout the school year! Please
stop by or call if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to talking with each and everyone
of you.
Our school focus is on acheiving our personal best using brain based techniques and strategies from
Highly Effective Teaching using hands on learning, with real world problem solving activities. The HET
model helps our teachers create a content rich, clutter free environment in which to create lessons that
incorporate multiple intelligences, music, and movement to enhance learning. We are beginning our 3rd
year of HET. This year will incorportate conceptual curriculum which will focus on rigorous, engaging
curriculum utilizing small group instruction and the Common Core Standards.
Please join us in growing responsible leaders at Desert Sage! We are looking forward to a wonderful
and rewarding year with you and your child(ren).
Respectfully,
Mrs. Crain and all of the Desert Sage Staff