The Aviator Beacon
Inspiring the Leader Within
Decmeber 6, 2019
A Message from Mrs. Williams
As we wrap up 2019, I would like to wish each of you a very happy holiday season. May your time together be filled with laughter, fun, & many memories! We will finish off the year by celebrating our student leaders, running the Jingle Jog, showcasing Band/Orchestra, & giving back to our community through the annual Toy Drive. Have a wonderful Winter Break & we will see you in 2020!
Thank you for completing the Parent & Community Survey! Your feedback is very important to our continued success here at Auxier. Please click on the link to submit your responses by December 20th.
Student Council Toy Drive Showcases Auxier's Generous Spirit
Thank you for bringing smiles to kids' faces. We wanted to help support Chandler families. All the toys that you donated were sent to the Chandler Care Center. Thanks for bringing unwrapped toys and gift cards. The toy drive was on December 2nd – December 6th. We do the toy drive every year so kids can have presents at the holidays. Thank you for your generosity!
Holiday Shop runs December 9-13
Co-written by: Kaylee Burke & Mrs. Schildgen
Guess what’s back again for another holiday run? The Holiday Shoppe!
The Holiday Shop begins on Monday, December 9th and will end on Friday, December 13th. All students will have the opportunity to shop for family members, relatives, and friends. Gifts are “kid-priced,” starting at under a dollar. Each classroom will have an opportunity to shop. Extended hours for parents and families will be Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13 from 8:15-3:45pm.
PTO will also be selling Harkins’ Cups, Dad’s Wear, and Auxier spirit wear, including brand new water bottle stickers priced under a dollar!
Be on the lookout for more information, including the helpful shopping envelopes that are going home with students this week!
Volunteers are GREATLY needed to help students in the Holiday Shop. If you are willing to give an hour or two, you can sign up using the link below. This is a great event that is loved by students! Thank you in advance for giving of your time!
Girls on the Run Registration Happening Now!
Auxier 5th and 6th Graders Face Off in this year's Spelling Bee
Written by: Bryce Pasero
Hello Auxier Aviators! Bet you can’t spell Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Well that’s fine, because you won't have to. Our Auxier 5th and 6th graders faced off with some challenging words in our annual Spelling Bee! Aviators took their seats on stage and competed in round base spelling where they couldn't mess up! Participating students were:Kirsten Dupree,
Abby Krauter, Luke McNabb, William Gramazio, Jason Tran, Lucas Cuthbertson, Bryce Pasero, Colton Hunt, Angel Griego, Dallin Lawrence, Nixon Palmer, and Mia Ornelas.
In the end, Bryce Pasero was announced the winner, and William Gramazio was the runner up. Winners received trophies and are able to move on to the district Spelling Bee in January!
Auxier Cheer - Winter Registration
The CSL Auxier Cheer winter registration will open Monday, December 16 at 6:00 am. The link to the CSL website is https://cusd80.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/74/chandler-sports-league. Having an account set up prior to registration opening makes the process easier.
Band & Orchestra Students will Display their Talent at Upcoming Concerts
Written by: Tayla Palacio
On December 12, we are having orchestra and band concerts! Orchestra is at six o’clock in the multipurpose room and band is at seven o’clock. This is the chance for orchestra and band to show off their amazing skills that they have learned this quarter. So, come on down to Auxier and watch our fantastic musicians.
Hey Students...Nominate a Teacher for the Silver Apple Award!
From Channel 3TV - Arizona's Family
At Channel 3TV, Arizona’s Family, we value Arizona’s excellent educators. We can all remember a teacher who profoundly impacted our lives—a teacher who has gone above and beyond in their classroom to make a difference. To show our appreciation, we created the Silver Apple Award 20 years ago.
Each year, 8 Arizona teachers are hand-picked by a panel of judges from letters submitted by students across the Valley. Students share their stories of deserving teachers who inspire, and this year I want to invite your school to nominate your outstanding teachers!
If chosen, the winning teacher will receive a $1,000 check, a Silver Apple Award and a featured story to air during two 3TV newscasts.
Applying is simple and free! Visit https://www.azfamily.com/community/silver_apple and download the nomination form and official rules. The nomination form can also be found here: http://lmgcorporate.com/phxdigital/community/SilverAppleNominationForm.pdf.
To submit a nomination, students must write in 100 words or less, “Why this teacher is special." Finished nominations must then be faxed to (602) 207-3545 or mailed to:
Silver Apple Award
5555 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
There is no limit to the number of entries each school can submit! We look forward to your application and reading about your incredible teachers.
Upcoming Aviator Activities
December 9-13: PTO Holiday Shop; 8:40-3:10 MW; 8:15-3:45 ThF
December 10:
StuCo Spirit Day - Holiday Wear
Family Challenge Night
December 12:
Orchestra & Band Concerts (Orchestra @ 6pm; Band @ 7pm)
2nd Grade Field Trip (Mrs. McCleary, Mrs. Lara, Mrs. Weber)
December 13:
2nd grade field trip to Odysea Aquarium (Ms. Krauter, Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Crismon)
December 14:
Cheer Competition @ 8-9:30am, Chandler High School
December 17:
WIG Celebration
Jingle Jog
December 18:
Leadership & Honor Roll Assemblies for Kinder, 2nd, 4th and 5th grades
6th Grade vs Teachers Kickball Tournament
December 19: Leadership & Honor Roll Assemblies for 1st, 3rd & 6th grades
Last Day of 2nd quarter
December 20 - January 6: Winter Break
January 7: Students Return
January 8: Aviator Shirt Day
Upcoming Aviator Clubs & Action Teams
Monday, December 9
PTO Holiday Shop @ 8:40-3:10, Room B2
Running Club @ 3:10-3:50, Field
Art Club @ 3:15-4:15, Room A4
Young Rembrandts @ 3:20-4:20, Room C1
Tuesday, December 10
PTO Holiday Shop @ 8:40-3:10, Room B2
Green Team @ 7:45-8:15, Room A11
Box Tops @ 8:00-8:30, Room A14
Choir @ 8:00-8:30, Room C15
Tech Xplorers @ 3:10-4:00, Computer Lab B
Cheer @ 3:15-4:30, Basketball Courts
Wednesday, December 11
PTO Holiday Shop @ 8:40-3:10, Room B2
Student Council, 7:30-8:30, Room A15
Aviator News @ 7:45-8:15, Room D6
Girls Who Code @ 7:45-8:30, Computer Lab B
New Kids on the Block @ 7:45-8:15, Room B11
Aviator Beacon @ 7:45-8:30, Room D4
Choir @ 8:00-8:30, Room C15
Thursday, December 12
PTO Holiday Shop @ 8:15-3:45, Room B2
Choir @ 8:00-8:30, Room C15
Aviator Air Mail @ 8:15-8:35, Room A2
Running Club @ 3:10-3:50, Fields
Cheer @ 3:15-4:30, Basketball Courts
AIT Bundle @ 3:20-4:20, Field
AIT Flag Football @ 3:20-4:20, Field
Friday, December 13
PTO Holiday Shop @ 8:15-3:45, Room B2
Robotics @ 7:45-8:15, Computer Lab B
Green Team @ 7:45-8:15, Room A11
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Auxier Elementary School
Health: (480) 424-8402
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/auxierelementary
Location: 22700 South Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 85
Phone: (480) 424-8400
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