On December 14, 2022, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced the allocation of $6.75 million dollars for schools to offer meals free of charge to students who qualify for reduced-price meal benefits in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), in Arizona starting in January 2023 through June 30, 2024 (or until funding has been exhausted).

What does this mean for Carrillo? For those students that qualify for reduced-price meal benefits, breakfast and lunch will be free upon returning from winter break starting January 9, 2023. This information has been posted on the district website. If a student that qualifies for reduced meals has a negative balance can they still receive a meal? YES! Their meals are now free so they can receive a meal at no cost even with a negative balance on their account.

For students that qualify for reduced-priced meals, what will happen to the funds on their meal account since their meals will now be free? Any account balances will remain on the student’s meal account. If a parent would like a refund, they may email Foodservices@tusd1.org or call 520-225-4700.

As you may remember, TUSD has partnered with Concentric by Ginkgo to provide an optional and completely free COVID pooled testing program.

To opt-in, please fill out the consent form with your permission to have your child participate in the weekly COVID-19 pooled testing at our school. If you completed this form last year, you do not need to complete it again. This process should take no more than 5 minutes to complete using a computer or a smartphone.

1. First, click here (https://testcenter.concentricbyginkgo.com/minor-consent).
2. Then, enter this access code: TUSD-CARRILLO1 (all CAPS)
3. Finally, enter your child’s information, and you’re done!

Note: If you need to provide consent for more than one child, please complete the process once for each child. Please note this consent is for the entire school year (Including Summer programs in June) and includes participation in the pool test and any follow-up rapid antigen test to provide “quick tests” for any individual in a positive pool.

1. If we can make sure that we are not blocking any driveways while waiting for students.
2. If we can make sure that we are driving slowly through the neighborhood.

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The Health Office wants to remind you that student who are sick need to stay home. This includes cold, flu, strep throat, COVID, etc. Thank you for keeping for student home when they are sick. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Ms. Alvarado at 225-1217.

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Mission Statement

Carrillo K-5 Communication and Creative Arts Magnet School engages children's minds, bodies, and senses using multiple modes of learning, thought, and self-expression.

Vision Statement

At Carrillo K-5 Communication and Creative Arts Magnet School, students become 21st Century leaders in a diverse world, through the development of a strong academic core, communication skills and creative arts abilities.