Conley Chronicle
September 2022
Conley Elementary School
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/1578
Location: 500 South Arrowhead Drive, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-812-6200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConleyCoyotes
Twitter: @Conley_Coytoes
Conley Update
It is great to have volunteers back on campus! If you are able and would like to volunteer, please reach out to your student's teacher!
Our Cash for Classrooms Campaign raised over 800.00 for Teacher grants through the Chandler Education Foundation. We have about 10 Conley Teacher grants turned in, fingers crossed they all get funded, thanks to your support!
We have one more month of school until October break and cooler weather! Let's finish the quarter strong!
Field Trip Fees
We are trying to streamline the process for the 12 field trips we have planned for the year! With that said, each field trip cost more than the fee we charge. We use our Tax Credit money to pay the difference. If you have not made your tax credit for this year (2022) please do so using the link below. This is our main source of funding for field trips. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to Mrs. Shore.
How to Pay Field Trip Fees - Click for Directions
What is Tax Credit?
Specials Corner
Mrs. Oetjen's Reading Corner
The beginning of the year in library has been off to a great start! We just gave away over 1,000 books to our students and families during parent-teacher conferences thanks to some generous community-member donations. With fall on the horizon, Storybook pumpkins will be making their way back to the library. Look for more information to come home about that in late September. This will be a great fall break activity to do with your child(ren). Looking ahead to the spring, we will host our annual Spring Bookfair in the Conley Library from Feb. 9 – 16, 2023. Happy Reading!
CONLEY COYOTES PTO
Don't miss these opportunities to support Conley Elementary!
10/26/2022- Peter Piper Pizza Boo Bash 4pm-8pm
11/4/2022 - Coffee with the Principal 8:30am @Conley Media Center
11/9/2022 - Qrt 2 PTO Meeting at 5:30PM @ Conley Media Center
11/16/2022 - Chipotle Dine In 4pm-8pm
12/14/2022- cafe Zupa Dine In 4-9pm
Stay up to date and Connect with us!
IG: conleycoyoteden
FB: conleycoyotesptochandleraz
Email: conleycoyotespto@gmail.com
Website: www.runpto.com/u/conley/
Show your school spirit and order your Conley x State Forty Eight TShirt. Use the link below to order.
Clubs on Campus
The week of September 19th we will send out links to register for the various CLUBS.
We hope to have everyone registered before October Break, so we can start right away when we get back October 18th. If you have any questions, please email the CLUB Leader.
3rd - 6th Graders
Class Representative
Elections for Class Representatives will be September
6th - 9th. There will be 2 representatives from each class
in 3rd - 6th grade. The students will represent their class in student council meetings and events. They will relay student council information to students in their classroom.
*Questions about running for class rep.? Email your student's teacher.
Club Leaders:
Miss Foy
Miss Colihan
Miss Hammers
3rd - 6th Graders
A Conley Sports Team is in the Making!
Conley Basketball Clinic to learn the fundamental skills of shooting, passing, defending, dribbling, and rebounding, while being part of a team, learning the game, and having fun!
When: October 24th to December 12th
Days: Mondays from 3-4pm
Cost: $50 per student
Clinic Leaders:
Mrs. Barrios
Mrs. Hathaway
Grades 3rd - 4th
Students will explore using a variety of art techniques with different mediums, as well as completing some crafting activities.
When: Wednesdays from October-February
Specific dates: Oct. 19th, Nov. 9th, Nov. 30th, Dec. 14th, Jan, 11th, Jan. 25th, Feb. 8th, and Feb. 22nd.
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Cost = $15 per student for supplies
*Spots: limited to 15 spots
Club Leaders:
Mrs. Corkins
Mrs. Lawler
All Grades K-6
Students will run/jog/walk during practices on the Conley Elementary soccer fields. They will set goals, learn about pacing and proper running techniques. Students who qualify will participate in district Running Club Meets against other CUSD schools.
When: November to February.
Days/Times:
Monday PM - 3:00-3:40
Wednesday AM - 7:30-8:10
Students can attend one or both practices each week
Cost: $15 (includes a Conley Running Club T-shirt)
Club Leader:
Coach P
3rd - 6th Grade
Choir will work on the proper techniques of choral singing, stage presence, and performance. We will sing a variety of choral music selections and enjoy multiple performance opportunities!
When: November to May
Days: Thursdays from 3:00-4:00
Cost = $25.00
Miss Dunning
Mrs. Hernandez
Mrs. Krell
Grades 5th-6th
In Conley’s Robotics Club, students will have an opportunity to solve real world problems through research and robotics. Students will participate in a regional competition as well as a few other local competitions. They will demonstrate math and engineering knowledge, as well as teamwork and perseverance. Students will learn that being part of robotics club means being a part of a team. Students will be given the space to design, Students will be working with 2 or 3 other members to design, build, test, rebuild, retest, and succeed! Working collaboratively and cooperatively is essential to a successful experience in robotics club!
When: September 13th - March 7th
Days: Tuesdays from 3:00-3:45
*Competitions: TBD
Club Leaders:
Mr. Lane (Intel Fellow)
Mr. Morris
Mrs. Garrett
3rd and 4th Grades
Students will participate in growing fruits, vegetables, and/or native plants in the Conley Garden.
When: 2nd and 3rd quarter
Days: Tuesdays (and some Thursdays) 3:05-3:50
Cost: $10
*Spots are limited to 15 students
Club Leaders:
Mrs. Sexton
Mrs. Kienitz
Ms. Dylewzic
Mrs. Lazna
6th Grade
Leading Ladies and Future Men of Chandler
Students will learn how to be more positive and uplifting, while learning how to preform new life skills along the way. We will work as a club to complete a Hands of Service project to better our community.
When: October-April
Days: First Tuesday of every month 3:00-4:15
Cost: FREE
*Students will be selected through an application process
Club Leaders:
Paula Johnson
Kenny Morris
Tee Squillace
Year Long Clubs
The following clubs started in first quarter and run the entire year!
Safety Squad
Safety Squad is made up of an elite team of responsible fourth through sixth grade students. Our purpose is to enhance the safety of our students, staff, and guests during arrival (8:05-8:20) and dismissal (3:00-3:15.) As a member of safety squad, students are learning leadership skills that they will carry on throughout their school day, both in and out of the classroom. Safety squad meets daily in Rm 30 from 7:50 -8:05 am and on the last Friday of the month at 7:20.
Club Leaders are Mr. Squillace, Mrs. Cyr and Mr. Morris
Student Council
In student council, students are given the opportunity to take on many responsibilities around the school and showcase their leadership. Our Student Council is made up of 10 officers and 28 classroom representatives from 3rd-6th grade. Our job is to promote school spirit and help students feel safe and welcome at our school. In third quarter, we get the chance to showcase all our hard work and go to convention. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday @7:45am in room 22. Club Leaders are Miss Foy, Miss Colihan and Miss Hammers.
Good Morning Conley Media Club
Media club members will use their computer and communication skills to make our morning announcements go digital. Students will broadcast announcements once a week and share with the whole school. This club meets all year long and every Wednesday - Friday @7:40am. The Club Leaders are Mrs. Estrada, Mrs. Valdez and Ms. Rylak.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is a competitive reading club offered exclusively to 5th and 6th grade students. Students work in teams three students, reading four books per quarter. After the fall, winter, and spring intersessions, the teams will compete to see which team correctly answers the most questions about the books and scores the highest points. The winning Conley team will represent our school at the District semi-finals in April 2023. Club Leader: Mrs. Oetjen
Pick up and Drop off Reminders
- If you are using the drive thru lane, please stay in your car at all times - we will help students in and out.
- Please pull all the way up to the end of the drive thru lane, regardless of the grade level of the student. We have people to help them get to their gates or get to your car.
- The Handicap parking spots may only be used if you have a Handicap car tag or the sign on the license plate.
- Students may NOT be dropped off in the parking lot at anytime.
Thank you for helping to keep our students safe and traffic moving.
Upcoming Dates
September 5th - Labor Day - No School
September 6-9th - Kindness Sprit Week
September 9th - Flag Raising Ceremony
September 30th - Last day of the 1st Quarter
October 3rd - 17th - Fall Break - No School
October 18th - Students Return