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Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to the 3rd Grade Micro:bits for their project titled Micro:bits Create and Play: Rock-Paper-Scissors, winner of the Intel Computer Science Award in the Computer Science Showcase at the 2020 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2020 Award Winners

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Brecken Paulk and Saint Fields who won Honorable Mention in Earth & Planetary Science, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Blinded by Reflections. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

The Andersen Elementary Family Engagement Team put on a 4th Grade Family Math Night in February, bringing families together to teach them how to support their child at home while students did an escape room activity in the library. Family Math Night Photo Album

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Willo McFarland is a model student, inside the classroom and out. No matter the task, Willo is always attentive, ready to problem solve and persevere. She doesn't accept anything other than her best, and works until she excels. Willo works well with teammates, and people go to her to explain things when they are stuck. She is an outstanding citizen and exceptional friend.

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Northrop Grumman visited our school on their Community Give Back Day, October 30, volunteering their time to beautify our school! THANK YOU, Northrop Grumman!

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you, veterans, for all you do! The Andersen Astronauts enjoyed celebrating you at our Veterans Day Assembly.

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Andersen 3rd grade teacher Barbara Richardson organized and brought the ASU women's basketball team to present The Character Code Game assembly to the 3rd-5th grade students. The Character Code Game, a major initiative of the ASU women's basketball team, is a role-playing game that teaches students how to demonstrate great character in sports and in life. The game challenges students to understand what it means to have character, and how character is demonstrated at home, school and with friends. Sparky joined in on the fun, too!

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Andersen Elementary honored our first responders during our First Responders Assembly on 9/11. Patriot Day 2019 - Honoring First Responders Photo Album

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Guadalupe Meza, Andersen custodian, who wrote a children's book called Family's Wings about a group of owls that is based on the family of owls that lives at Andersen Elementary. The book has been published and is available for purchase through Amazon!

Andersen Elementary (2019-2020)

In August, new Andersen Elementary teachers attended a two day training on Project Lead the Way to incorporate real world STEM into their classrooms.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Jahayah Lane from Christie Clemente's 4th grade class who was one among nineteen winners out of over 700 entries in the City of Chandler Environmental Art Contest. Jahaya's work will be displayed in the City of Chandler calendar next year. The contest is designed to illustrate the importance of reducing waste, conserving water and preventing pollution. It is also an opportunity for students to learn more about environmental stewardship in their community and can become a catalyst for environmental education in the classroom. City of Chandler: Environmental Art Contest website

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Kindergarten students in Angie Wagner's class were captivated with watching their baby chicks hatch.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Kindergarten students enjoy the flowers in the Andersen Elementary school garden.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Andersen Elementary's Community of Readers Day was a huge success. Many volunteers including Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, ACP athletes and many more showed up to volunteer.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Andersen Elementary, honored as one of only 214 elementary schools in the U.S. as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School, recognized for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through its Launch PLTW programs. Whether designing a car safety belt or building digital animations based on their own short stories, PLTW Launch students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and develop a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects. We would like to thank Intel for their generous support of this program over the years through monetary donations and classroom volunteerism. Project Lead the Way website

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Andersen Elementary celebrated Character Day for the beginning of literacy week in March. Kindergartners dressed the part!

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Andersen Elementary held their Family Superhero Dance recently. It was a hit with students, families and staff.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Andersen Elementary held a Tech the Halls event for the national hour of code. All grade levels visited the library in hour blocks to learn how to code in different ways.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Andersen Elementary students were excited to welcome the Crayola experience to Chandler last week. The new Crayola store is opening up in Chandler mall next summer.

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Andersen teacher Jessica Rudloff who was surprised Thursday, October 25 with a 2018 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers grant. Her wish is to purchase iPads for her classroom. Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers website

Andersen Elementary (2018-2019)

If students have a disagreement during recess they use #habit4, create a win-win, and walk through the #peacepath @TheLeaderinMe @ChandlerUnified pic.twitter.com/V2z6WX5jFN

— Andersen Elementary (@AndersenElemen1) August 24, 2018

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

The Next Generation of Gentlemen Club, sponsored by Mr. Brown, collected 140 cases of water to send to Flint, Michigan to assist with the water crisis.

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

A member of our community made and donated a handmade America the Beautiful quilt to our school on behalf of Ms. Jaffe.

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Andersen Elementary received a $1,000 grant from Intel for our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Lab. Thank you, Intel!

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Andersen 4th grade teacher Mrs. Clemente wrote a grant to Adopt a Classroom and was awarded $250 for flexible classroom seating.

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Anthony Altobello, winner of the Andersen Elementary Spelling Bee and Jenjuta Dunthongkum, our runner up.

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Principal Shannon Hannon was awarded a $1,000 grant from Wells Fargo for our STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Lab.

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Andersen teacher Christine Macdonald, winner of the Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers grant in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of tablets for her classroom. Chris will be recognized on December 26, 2017 during halftime festivities at the Cactus Bowl. Chris was one of 120 winners chosen from over 4,200 grant applicants! We are so happy for her and her students!

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Whitney Murray who was awarded a $442 grant from Chandler Education Foundation to fund a Behavior Basics Book Club for her self-contained classroom!

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Kelly Heitic who was awarded a grant from Chandler Education Foundation for the purchase of Battle of the Books Books!

Andersen Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Mr. Torie Brown who was Awarded the Real Men of Chandler designation in August 2017.

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Congratulations to Mr. Torie Brown, who was recognized as the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Andersen Elementary was honored with the coveted A+ Award of Excellence from the Arizona Education Foundation. A+ Schools of Excellence must demonstrate sustained high achievement or significant improvement through assessment data, and are recognized for their superior ability to identify and meet the academic and non-academic needs of students. A+ schools retain their status for a 3-year period. We are very proud of our staff and thrilled to be honored as an exemplary elementary school. Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence™ Program

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Andersen Elementary has partnered this year with Intel. Intel has made two $5,000 generous donations to provide enhancements to our library. This includes the purchase of books, furniture, STEM instruction, and more! Thank you, Intel, for your support!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

4th Grade Teacher Miss Zieglowsky was the recipient of two Donors Choose grants totaling over $800 in classroom STEM supplies for growing future engineers!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

4th Grade Teacher Christie Clemente received an Adopt A Classroom grant totaling over $500 for science supplies!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Librarian Kelly Heitic received engineering lesson supplies from Donors Choose totaling over $200!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Special Needs Teacher Whitney Murray received a CEA Grant of $200 for the purchase of a Social Skills Program for the classroom!

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Andersen Elementary received a Virginia G. Pipler Charitable Trust Grant for the purchase of clothing and shoes for students in need.

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Our librarian, Kelly Heitic, was awarded a $3,500 grant from the Arizona Cardinals to purchase Maker Space materials for our media center. This area will offer our students an opportunity to create intellectual and physical materials using resources such as computers, 3D printers, Lego materials, audio and video-capture and editing tools, and traditional arts and craft supplies.

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Jessica Smith, Andersen 5th grade student, was named Arizona's Pre-Teen Elegantly Green Earth 2016! She will be going to Orlando, Florida for the National Pageant. Chikka Magazine website, July 2016

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

Andersen Elementary is proud to announce a new program being implemented during the 2016-17 school year called The Leader in Me, based on Stephen Covey's book, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The Leader in Me is a leadership operating system that is developed over time in a school setting to create a culture that embodies the 7 Habits. Every student is a leader in some way, and it is our responsibility to find the potential in all of our students. The Leader in Me website

Andersen Elementary (2016-2017)

We have partnered with Intel to bring Project Lead the Way (PLTW), the nation's leading provider of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,) to our students and staff, K-5. PLTW taps into your student's exploratory nature, engages them in learning that feels like play, and encourages lifelong discovery by using hands-on challenges, such as: designing a robot that delivers supplies at a hospital; constructing a rescue method for a trapped zoo animal; developing a tablet game; and more! Project Lead the Way website

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

We are pleased to announce that one of Andersen Elementary's 4th graders, Claire Jones, was chosen to have her artwork included in the City of Chandler's yearly calendar for 2017. The City of Chandler uses its Environmental Art Contest and calendar to promote community awareness and education about recycling, water conservation, and storm water pollution prevention. There were over 700 entries this year, 19 students chosen, and 14 winners from the Chandler School District. Way to go Claire! Chandler Kids for Conservation - 2016 Environmental Art Contest

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

Claire Jones was selected as one of nineteen winners in this year's City of Chandler Environmental Art Contest. Claire, along with her teacher, Christie Clemente, will be recognized at the City Council Chambers in April.

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

Andersen Garden Club: Our garden is growing well this year. We have planted tomatoes, corn, musk melon, peppers, flowers, egg plant, watermelon, Indian corn, strawberries, and pumpkins. We have been learning about the water cycle and plants. The students help plant, weed, and care for the garden. We have also conducted a few investigations. The next thing we are going to do is have the students create their our mini-gardens and terrains using recycled materials.

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

Andersen Elementary 4th Grade student, Helen Aker, won first place for her video on diversity themed "The Colors of Equality" through the City of Chandler at the Celebration of Unity. Helen got to meet the mayor at a city hall meeting where she was recognized. YouTube video: The Colors of Equality by Helen Arker, City of Chandler Creative Expression Competition

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

Valerie Zieglowsky works with UofA Nutrition department that rewards teachers with health related prizes for their classrooms for teaching heath each month in the classroom.

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

New program at Andersen: The Leader in Me is a leadership operating system that is developed over time in a school setting to create a culture that embodies the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Every student is a leader in some way, and we will find the potential in all of our students! The Leader in Me website.

Andersen Elementary (2015-2016)

We are currently training for the Project Lead The Way program and will implement in the 2016-2017 school year. The program is STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We are one of three (3) schools in Arizona to receive a grant from Intel to provide the necessary funding and training to support the program. The goal of Project Lead the Way is to spark a love for math and science in grades K-5. Project Lead the Way website.

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