Fundraisers
As an Arizona state charter school, Desert Star is not eligible to receive state funds to acquire, build, maintain or remodel our facility.
Join us for our
5th Annual May Faire
Saturday, May 11th
11-5pm at Windmill Park in Cornville
Three Ways to Support Desert Star as a Volunteer
As a state charter school, Desert Star does not receive as much funding per child as district schools. Parental support and participation is crucial to the quality of education and the financial success of our school. All families are requested to contribute 50 hours of volunteer time per school year. Parent participation also keeps our school community alive and connected. Research has proven that children fare better in school when they see their parents are active and a part of their school life.
Donations
The unique education offered by Desert Star Community School is now available to the children in the Verde Valley because of the generosity of individuals and local businesses. This school is exists due to the grass roots efforts of those who value an education that addresses the needs of the whole child.
State Tax Credit
Each year the Arizona School Tax Credit Program allows you to direct some or all of your state income tax payment to Desert Star Community School for extracurricular activities! This is a wonderful win/win program. For 2010, taxpayers may direct up to $200 per single taxpayer or $400 per married couple filing jointly to charter and public schools. This option is available to anyone who pays Arizona State Income Tax; parents, family and friends can all participate. Tax payers may contribute to both public and private schools in the same year.
Young
Jennifer
Secretary & Asst Treasurer
Rochon
Yvan is founder and President of Herbal Vitality Inc., a Sedona based business devoted to the production and wholesale distribution of herbal medicinal products nation-wide. He holds a PhD in Medicine from McGill University and has done extensive research and publishing in the medical field. Yvan is the parent of a Desert Star School graduate and has served on the Board since the opening of the school in 2006 as Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer. He is the current Charter holder for the School.
Yvan
Treasurer
Bruehl
Pam has worked in Waldorf education for more than 20 years, teaching at schools in Massachusetts, Oregon and Arizona. She is in her 4th year with Desert Star School, presently teaching First Grade. Pam is a graduate of Prescott College and holds Waldorf and other teaching certifications.
Pam
Board Member- Faculty Representative
Winn
Tomas supported the development of Desert Star School’s charter application and has served on the Board since the founding of the school in 2006 He has held the Board Officer positions of Vice President and, most recently, President. Tomas is a certified therapist and counselor, specializing in music therapy. He has prior experience as a builder and remodeling contractor and business owner. Tomas holds degrees in therapy and counseling from Willamette University and Portland State University.
Tomas
Board member
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