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Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2020-2021)

Sergeant Ron Kelley with the Chandler Police Department delivered backpacks and supplies to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary. Sergeant Kelley is part of AZLEOS (Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support).

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2020-2021)

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Principal Heather Anguiano was named National Distinguished Principal for Arizona 2020 by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). "For Heather Anguiano, 'relationships are at the center of everything.' Deeply committed to community, she has spent the past nine of her 16 years of principalship beating the odds as leader of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, which earned the 2017 A+ School of Excellence Award for the first time under her leadership. Her data-driven approach to equity has made Hartford Sylvia Encinas stand out in the district and the state for strong achievement in a high-poverty context." National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) website: National Distinguished Principal for Arizona 2020

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Cheryl Butler, English Language Learning Coordinator at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, who was honored with a Distinguished Achievement award and recognized as a finalist for the Sandy Lundberg Educator of the Year by the Sun Lakes Rotary in August.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Samantha Downie, the Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest 3rd grade winner. Samantha also took 1st place in the state competition.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you for a great visit to the Basha Art Museum! Our 4th graders loved the experience and learning that took place.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Students from Chandler High came to read to our Hartford Huskies to celebrate Read Across America Week!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford Huskies showed their spirit during Read Across America Week! Read Across America Spirit Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford Huskies did an amazing job at Chandler Unified's regional track meet!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade basketball champions!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford offers over 21 different clubs for our students! Hartford Husky after school clubs include Lego club, Art club, and Mathletes!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Under the leadership of Children's Choir, Hartford students participated in the CUSD Choir festival.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford Si Se Puede Robotics coach Mrs. Sanchez earned Coach of the Year and the team made it to the state competition!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford staff members engage in professional development about teacher clarity!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our AAA Winner, Kevin Ord&?oacute;&?ntilde;ez from Mrs. Bui's class!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Happy Counselors Week to Mrs. Howell! Thank you for everything you do for our students and community, you are an amazing counselor!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Mrs. Vierthaler's kindergarten class partnered with Chandler High students in Mrs. Padillas class.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Xzavier Reyes who did an amazing job in the Chandler Unified Spelling Bee!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Mrs. Vidrios, recipient of the Desert Financial Award!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Thanks to our families for an awesome Hartford Family STEM Night! It is so great to see our families learning together!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you, Representative Jennifer Pawlik, for taking the time to visit the Hartford Huskies! We appreciate your support of public education!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

We are so proud of our technology teacher, Mrs. Kerry Kester! She was recognized at the Phoenix Suns Game by APS as a STEM grant winner!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Welcome, class of 2033! Thank you to our wonderful Kindergarten teachers for a successful kindergarten open house!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our Hartford Husky Leadership Lunch winners! Each month, we recognize students for showing leadership on our campus. Leadership Lunch Winners Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Our last running club race brought in a lot of ribbons for our Huskies! Great job this season, Huskies! Running Club Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford Huskies enjoyed this amazing Lego display built by one of our staff members, Mr. B! Thank you, Mr. B, for this awesome creation that was on display in our library!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to Mrs. Foster for the new umbrellas for our outdoor tables! Mrs. Foster was the recipient of the Fiesta Bowl Charity Grant.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to Chandler High for helping us with chess club! The students loved having high school students to help them learn.We love our countless partnerships!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Our Hartford Huskies Art Club students create some amazing artwork! In Art Club, the students are able to use their creativity to make some beautiful and fun things!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our students that were recognized at last quarter's Hartford Huskies Leadership Assembly. These students were recognized for perfect attendance, honor roll, and principal's list! We are so proud our our Hartford Huskies! Leadership Assembly Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Mrs. Wilson's 4th Grade Class for their project titled Energy Collisions, winner of the Grand Canyon University PBL Award in the Project Based Learning category at the 2020 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2020 Award Winners

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Cheers to our 3rd/4th grade basketball team, working hard at their Saturday games!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

The Hartford Huskies Choir performed at CUSD Elementary Choral Festival in February.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Humphrey 4th Grade Students did a great job presenting their biography information for a wax museum on February 17.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Samantha Oliden who was honored as the AAA Award recipient from Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Student Council won the award for Most Spirited at the 2020 CUSD Leadership Convention on February 7.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Kevin Ordonez is active in student council and has played soccer with Si Se Puede for six years. He is consistently a straight A student with great attendance who always strives to do his best. Kevin works hard to make sense of new concepts and is a creative and critical thinker. Kind and considerate, he works well with others. In a disagreement or conflict, Kevin looks for a compromise or solution that will satisfy everyone. Kevin is respectful, trustworthy, and an exemplary student.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

The Hartford Sylvia Encinas Kiwanis Kids Club made valentines for the residents at Brookdale Senior Living. Valentines for Brookdale Senior Living Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our January Leadership Lunch students! Keep up the good work! Leadership Lunch Winners Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Technology Teacher Kerry Kester who recieved a $2,500 STEM grant from the Phoenix Suns and APS. She was honored during a Phoenix Suns game and has already used the grant money to purchase Bee Bots to use with her kindergarten and 1st grade students. APS/Phoenix Suns Stem Grant - Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Families were invited to the Hartford TOP (Talent + Opportunity = Promise) classes' showcase in December to see some of the Project Based Learning taking place in our TOP classes. Hartford TOP Classes Family Showcase - Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Under the direction of coaches Jen Hewitt and Marisa Russell, Hancock won the Chandler Sports League basketball title for grades 3-4.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Hasan Cecunjanin whose Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest entry was selected as the school winner for Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary. For over 30 years, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored this international art contest to give children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Audrey was awarded a certificate and cash prize from the Sun Lakes Lion's Club, sponsored by Intel.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Many classrooms were adopted by donors to receive a new book monthly from Scholastic. Thank you to our donors!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Luanne Foster's third grade class tried out some mindful habits.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

The Bookends group from Chandler High came and performed for our students.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Sixth graders had fun showing off their book report on a shirt. So creative! Sixth Grade Book Report Shirts Project - Photo Album

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Our First Lego League Robotics team is underway. Thank you, Intel Mentors and the non-profit Education Empowers, for your support!

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Our students in Art Club learned about oil pastels and created their own masterpieces.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Our students worked with the American Legion to write letters to the troops. The letters will be mailed to bring cheer to the troops during the holidays.

Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2019-2020)

Hartford puchased a Little Library -- a library where students can take a book, return a book, borrow a book or share a book.

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