Last week was a return to a normal week, and boy oh boy was it a wonderful week! Students were busy working and preparing for the 3rd Quarter Benchmark Exams that take place this week. On top of that, we had more snow 3rd Grade held their Desert Showcase.
Students in Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Lujan's classes sang songs and presented a Reader's Theatre story to parents, followed by refreshments and an opportunity for students to show off their research, poetry, power points, and portfolios related to the desert and desert animals. If you have a third grader, you knwo how impressive their showcase was! Here are a few photos from the event.
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Upcoming Events
- Monday, March 6 - Benchmark Testing Window Opens (Schedule to follow)
- Tuesday, March 7 - Kinder Kick-Off (5:00 - 6:00 pm)
- Tuesday, March 7 - PTO Meeting (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
- Thursday, March 9 - Track Meet @ Cholla
- Tuesday, March 14 - Spring Picture Day
- Friday, March 17 - Grading Day
- Monday, March 27 - 4th Quarter begins!
3rd Quarter Benchmark Schedule
April.
March 7: ELA Grades 4 and 5
March 8: ELA Grades 2 and 3
March 10: Math Grades 2 and 4
March 14: Math Grades 3 and 5
Afternoon Pick Up Request
We know that the 17th Street area can get a bit tight at pickup. Thank you for driving slowly, watching the road carefully and when possible heading out of the neighborhood along 11th Avenue. The streets behind Carrillo are narrow and recently we've had a few fender-benders and a family almost hit. Thank you for helping us keep our Cougars and our community safe.
Kind Campus Update - Friendship
Question of the Month: What are the benefits of showing gratitude? How do we show thanks for the kindness we receive and for the good things in our lives?
Our friendships are a valuable part of our kind community, and reflecting on what our friends bring to our lives is a great way to practice gratitude. Whether by realizing how much we enjoy our time with friends, or by appreciating those who have made the effort to support us when we need it, we know that strong friendships help us to connect and grow. Psychology professor Louis Cozolino notes that, “Of all the experiences we need to survive and thrive, it is the experience of relating to others that is the most meaningful and important...How we bond and stay attached to others is at the core of our resilience, self-esteem, and physical health.” Having strong social relationships can be beneficial to an individual’s health and can actually increase longevity. Dr. Elisha Goldstein suggests using kindness, empathy, and awareness to strengthen our relationships, because when we’re kind to others it helps them to feel understood and connected which can have a ripple effect.
Ask your student: Who have you turned to when needing connection, support, or a good laugh? Encourage them to send a note of thanks to their kind friends today!
Absence Reporting
When students are absent, a parent or guardian should call the school on the day of the absence. If the school has not received an explanation of the absence, we will call home to attempt to verify the reason for the absence. All absences must be cleared within one week, or they will automatically be recorded as unexcused and may be considered truancies. The attendance office direct line is (520) 225-1202. This line is open 24 hours a day to report student absences. Thank you for your help!
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