Greetings Diamondbacks Families,

I want to warmly welcome you to Desert Willow Elementary. It is my honor and privilege to serve as principal. I am looking forward to partnering with you as we travel this school year together.

You and your child will be provided with a warm and nurturing environment that focuses on meeting your students’ individual needs, engaging them through rigorous curriculum, and instilling a life-long love of learning. As we strive to enhance the learning and growth here at Desert Willow, we aim to create a positive and strong connection between home and school. A key part to our success is the partnership between parents and guardians as well as community organizations. There will be many opportunities for families and the community to participate in school events. I encourage you to visit our website often, stay in contact with your child’s teacher, and call to volunteer.

As your principal, my top priority is ensuring a safe environment for my staff, students, and families. I also want to ensure that every student has an educational experience that will help them dream, believe, and achieve. If you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued.

Thank you for being part of our school family. I wish your family, and especially our students, great success during this school year.

Kindest Regards,

PENNY BLATTNER
PRINCIPAL