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Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Meet the Teacher Thursday, July 19th, 3:30 - 5:00 PM Curriculum Night Tuesday, July 31st, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

 

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Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Mrs. Anguiano who was named a 2018 Maricopa County Exemplary Principal. County School Superintendent Honors 2018 Exemplary Principals    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Hartford Huskies particpated in "Kids Take Over the School." It was a fun day for everyone.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) To culminate their service learning project, each sixth grade student received a class t-shirt.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Miss Deffenbaugh who was named Teacher of the Month by the Sun Lakes Rotary Club.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Hartford community had a great time at our annual Day of the Child event. There were games, raffles, bouncy houses and delicious food. It was a great time to celebrate our students!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The parishoners from Central Christian Church of Gilbert spent an entire day at our school completing various beautification projects in addition to completing tasks for the teachers.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Intel volunteers from the Latino Network have been coming in and assisting with our Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Through PLTW, students are engaged in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) activities and higher-level thinking.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) A group of Title principals attended the annual ICAN (Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods) breakfast. We appreciate our partnership with ICAN to provide opportunities to our students, outside of the school day.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford had a great representation of students who participated at the second annual track meet. We had two medal winners.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford Huskies are learning about coding through the use of Ozobots. Thank you to the Chandler Education Foundation for providing the grant that allowed us to purchase Ozobots.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our classes love spending time with their buddy class. This partnership provides mentoring, friendship and kindness.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford is excited to receive new flooring, thanks to the passage of the bond.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford students participated in the city's annual Battle of the Books competition.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Hartford students and staff spoiled our office staff. We are so appreciative of their hard work each and every day!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our robotics club performed very well at the SeaPerch competition. Their underwater robot did very well.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Yanai Garcia, our parent liaison, was recognized by Dr. Casteel for her hard work and commitment to our school and community.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) In 6th grade, students learn about World War II and the holocaust. Upon seeing a Channel 3 Surprise Squad segment about holocaust survivor Eva Hance, her story touched the hearts of Hartford Sylvia Encinas 6th graders who wanted to give back. The students held a dance and sold snacks to raise $100 to present to Eva. Teachers wore tee shirts made up that said "No Hate, Just Love. -- Eva", and they all visited a holocaust memorial in Phoenix where they finally met this amazing woman. Arizona's Family Surprise Squad video and story: Chandler students raise money for holocaust survivor    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Pamela represented our school at the district Spelling Bee.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The staff and students celebrated National School Choice Week and highlighted all of the great things about our school.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Ms. Foster and students from the gardening club worked hard to plant spring flowers and brighten up our campus.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Chandler Police came and had lunch with our students. They interacted with the students and answered their questions.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our student council represented our school well at the annual convention. They won the award for Best Collage.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) David and Mrs. Garcia, our parent liaision, were recognized by Dr. Casteel and the school board for doing an outstanding job and representing our school so well.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The kindergarten students had fun exploring at the Children's Museum in Phoenix.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The staff and students showed their appreciation to Mrs. Howell during National School Counselors Week.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Four Hartford students were selected to participate in the district honor band. Four of four students auditioning made the band -- a first in school history.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Many parents attend our parenting classes that are offered through our parent center. Mrs. Garcia works hard to bring in meaningful classes.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our future Huskies (class of 2031) were able to spend a night learning about their future school. The event was co-sponsored by Valley of the Sun United Way.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) On Family STEM Night, students were able to show off their scientific inquiry and Project Lead the Way projects with their families.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our Running Club students ran well and competed like champions at the running club race.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school with a lot of fun activities.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford PTO hosted an annual Holiday Make It and Take It event. It was a free event for our families.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford held their annual toy giveaway with the support of sister schools and local partners. We gave every student 3 unwrapped gifts.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The first grade students built gingerbread houses!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The local Thunderbird Masonic Lodge made a donation to our school.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Sunbird Retirement Community is supporting our toy drive once again this year. Our goal is to collect 1,400 toys.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our robotics team represented our school at a regional tournament. Our team is mentored by Hamilton High students.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The non-profit Shoes That Fit partnered with Nordstrom to provide shoes to identified students in need. Thank you, Shoes That Fit and Nordstrom!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The National Honor Society students from Basha High invited our first graders to attend a day of holiday fun.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Staff and sixth grade students competed in our annual Turkey Bowl.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Staff from Intel surprised our staff with goodie bags! Intel is a key sponsor of our Project Lead the Way STEM initiative.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our fifth grade students took their inaugural trip to science camp at Prescott Pines. It was full of great adventures!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford staff took their buddy mentees to see the Bubble Show at Chandler Center for the Arts.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) In Mrs. Contreras' class, students welcome their classmates to school every day with a handshake.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) All of the staff and students took at group photo to commemorate the 60th birthday of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the Cardon's Children's hospital Safety Town.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The students in Art Club were busy making Thanksgiving Day projects.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Students in art club made fall decorations to adorn the courtyard.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Many Hartford families attended the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by ICAN (Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods). We love this partnership!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Student Council is busy preparing for our annual fine dining event. This year will feature a sock hop theme.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford Sylvia Encinas hosted the Latino Community Forum in conjunction with the Chandler Police Department.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford students welcomed veterans to join us in our annual Veterans Day lunch.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Miss Deffenbaugh organized an after school Science is Fun event with Basha High School.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) A Chandler High student donated two Buddy Benches to our school as part of his Eagle Scout project.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford students participated in our annual pumpkin patch!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Students continue to lead by example on campus, helping out whenever they can.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Many students earned an extra recess by filling up their Red Ribbon Week passport.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Chandler Fire Department taught our first grade students about fire safety and being safe.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Anguiano participated in the Chandler High Recruitment Fair.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Many students are participating in the free soccer league provided through the Si Se Puede Foundation.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Players from the ASU women's basketball team came to present a character assembly to our students.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Student council kicked off Red Ribbon week with a school-wide assembly.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Representatives from Dignity Health's IT department donated school supplies, uniforms and hygiene products to our school.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Older students engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities with younger students in their Buddy Classes.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mr. Sobol planned and executed our second annual Muddy Husky. Fun was had by all!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The staff, students and Mr. Narducci (Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction) had a surprise send-off for Mr. Sobol. He will be deployed for a year with the Army National Guard.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations and thank you to our five staff members who had perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Students from Hartford's Mariachi Club had the opportunity to participate in the city's Mariachi festival in collaboration with the non-profit CALLE.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The Hartford student body, along with the student body from Galveston Elementary, collected over $3,110 for Hurricane Harvey relief.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The student body had a successful western picnic lunch in the courtyard to wind down first quarter.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford has a very successful annual grandparents luncheon. Many grandparents joined their Husky for a special lunch.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Employees from Orbital ATK spent a day at Hartford completing various projects to spruce up the campus.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Students are enjoying flexible seating in their classroom. There is an option for everyone.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford is proud to have so many staff members who are Trainer of Trainers for Thinking Maps.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Each Hartford staff member created a Wildly Important Goal as part of The Leader in Me program.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford was excited to host ten Japanese exchange students during the first quarter. Our students loved learning about the Japanese culture.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Student leaders were recognized during a monthly lunch with the principal.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford received a certificate of recognition from the American Legion Unit #91 for having the most participation in the annual Mail for our Military campaign.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mr. Nguyen escorted our 5th grade students to the Musical Instrument Museum.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford's PTO organized a lunch for the staff during fall conferences.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The student body was excited to welcome Fox 10 to our campus for a weather broadcast.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our 6th grade students helped the kindergartners with online testing.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Ethos Engineering came in and engaged our 3rd grade TOPS class in an engineering activity.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our kindergarten students and teachers had fun visiting the Central Kitchen.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford teachers are having fun learning more about Project Lead the Way (engineering program)... and can't wait to share it with their students! Project Lead the Way website    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Wade's fourth grade class had fun with "Flashlight Friday." Reading is so much fun in Mrs. Wade's class!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford fourth graders had fun participating in the Book Cafe.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten class has fun decomposing numbers!     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Healthy Body...Healthy Mind. The staff participates in exercise activities after school.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The students showed up in their best Hartford gear to show their school spirit.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Student Council ended the first quarter on a positive note by hosting a family skate night.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our flag squad does a great job of taking care of the American flag.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Huskies are ready to make new friends with the help of our Buddy Bench.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Oustanding students who demonstrate the 7 Habits are recognized at our quarterly assembly.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) One lucky student won a Kindle for demonstrating the 7 Habits throughout the quarter.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The students celebrate their progress as the teachers administer different assessments.     Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The preschool students hit the ground running by learning how to spell their names.    

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