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    Divider and spacer Playground PlanVisit Jacobson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A007282Jacobson Elementary - (2018-2019) Kindergarten hard work pays off! Kindergarten students and teachers participated in a project-based learning activity where they discussed WHY they need a new, better-designed playground and HOW it should look. Students and staff used thinking maps to process their ideas and create ideas for a new, safe playground. Students wrote letters and created videos that went to district office officials and school principal, Ms. Wolf. These kindergarten leaders found out this month the project was a success! Jacobson will get a new north-side playground this summer!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Baby ChicksVisit Andersen Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A007137Andersen Elementary - (2018-2019) Kindergarten students in Angie Wagner's class were captivated with watching their baby chicks hatch.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Building AirplanesVisit Shumway Leadership Academy WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A007139Shumway Leadership Academy - (2018-2019) Kindergartener's in Susan Murphy's class held a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) activity building airplanes for the ABC 26 day count down. First, they made a plan for the designs and discussed thrust and lift. Next, they tested the airplanes. Some students were disappointed with their product so they redesigned keeping in mind lift. Finally, they tested again and had success.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Andersen GardenVisit Andersen Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006984Andersen Elementary - (2018-2019) Kindergarten students enjoy the flowers in the Andersen Elementary school garden.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Jacobson kindergarten writersVisit Jacobson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006864Jacobson Elementary - (2018-2019) Jacobson kindergarten students are writers! Students use specific skills to learn the art of writing. Those skills are built upon throughout the years, culminating in sixth grade! We are a school of authors!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Andersen Character DayVisit Andersen Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006669Andersen Elementary - (2018-2019) Andersen Elementary celebrated Character Day for the beginning of literacy week in March. Kindergartners dressed the part!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Shumway KindergartenVisit Shumway Leadership Academy WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006640Shumway Leadership Academy - (2018-2019) The English language development students in Kindergarten at Shumway Leadership Academy have been focusing on independent writing with real world prompts. They are using details and descriptive words in their sentences. They are "poppin!"  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer 101st Day of School CelebrationVisit Weinberg Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006251Weinberg Elementary - (2018-2019) Weinberg staff didn't want the fun of the 100th day of school to end, so they celebrated the 101st day by dressing as the 101 Dalmatians. They even had a Cruella de Vil (kindergarten teacher, Jessica Murphy).  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer 100th Day of School CelebrationVisit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006283Hancock Elementary - (2018-2019) Ms. Ricklef's kindergarten class recently celebrated 100 Days of school.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Chandler High dancers and backstage crewVisit Chandler High WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006076Chandler High - (2018-2019) One hundred Chandler High dancers and 10 backstage crew performed for 180 San Marcos and Hartford Sylvia Encinas kindergarten students in at the Chandler Center for the Arts last week. All involved had a great time!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten students in Laura Lopez' classVisit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A006080Hancock Elementary - (2018-2019) Hancock Elementary kindergarten students in Laura Lopez' class celebrated being thankful and grateful!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Reading buddy classesVisit Jacobson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005998Jacobson Elementary - (2018-2019) Ms. Ireland's Investigators helped their kindergarten buddies with the Alpha Arch learning letters and their sounds. Each class is paired with a reading buddy class where the older students work with their younger peers to encourage a love of reading.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten teacher, Jamie EzoltVisit Tarwater Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005986Tarwater Elementary - (2018-2019) Tarwater kindergarten teacher Jamie Ezolt has a new friend in Hollywood -- actor, Mark Duplass! Mark Duplass is one of several celebrities taking on Instagram's #10Featured Teachers Celebrity Challenge. Mrs. Ezolt explained to Duplass that her classroom is full of children eager to learn, yet providing relevant, hands-on STEM activities is a financial challenge. Duplass took on the challenge and now, Mrs. Ezolt is receiving packages full of much-needed supplies. Mrs. Ezolt sums up her kindergarten class' experiences with this: "They're (students) talking about it, they're building it, they're making it and they're learning on the trials and fails that come with it. " STEM is alive in Jamie Ezolt's kindergarten classroom! AZCentral.com - Chandler kindergarten teacher chosen in #10FeaturedTeachers celebrity challenge 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer CEF Woo Hoo PatrolVisit Carlson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005891Carlson Elementary - (2018-2019) Mrs. Lynch's and Ms. Denardis' kindergarten classes received a visit from the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Woo Hoo Patrol awarding them over $700.00 to purchase science station/kit supplies. Chandler Education Foundation - Cash for Classrooms website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Third grade English language studentsVisit Shumway Leadership Academy WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005983Shumway Leadership Academy - (2018-2019) Third grade English language students at Shumway Leadership Academy served as leaders for the Kindergarten English language development class to meet their goals in listening, speaking, and writing. They assisted in providing an authentic and messy hands on experience to further their understanding of adjectives, noun and prepositional phrases.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten Nursery Rhyme paradeVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005935Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Humphrey's annual "Kindergarten Nursery Rhyme" parade was a huge success!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Weinberg KindergartenVisit Weinberg Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005990Weinberg Elementary - (2018-2019) During the week of October 25, kindergarten celebrated the 50th day of school by dressing up in 50s style clothing. Thanks to our fabulous kindergarten team for putting this together. (Pictured left to right: Mrs. Perea, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Burrell, Ms. Willey and Mrs. Pingel.)  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Pingel's kindergarten classVisit Weinberg Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005815Weinberg Elementary - (2018-2019) Mrs. Mathew enjoyed a picnic lunch with Ms. Pingel's kindergarten class. The class earned this by raising money for the annual Fun Run fundraiser. There are many more classes that will be eating with Mrs. Mathew, and she is so looking forward to the very interesting conversations with the students. Weinberg staff is very thankful for the community's help in raising funds for our school.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer National Talk Like a Pirate DayVisit Weinberg Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005816Weinberg Elementary - (2018-2019) Shiver me timbers! Wednesday, September 19th was National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Kindergarten students from Mrs. Perea's class learned how to read a map to find hidden treasure found at Weinberg. The kindergarten team and other staff members really got into the spirit of things. Pirate teachers "aargh" great!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Galveston kindergarten teacher Denise CastilloVisit Galveston Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005838Galveston Elementary - (2018-2019) Galveston kindergarten teacher Denise Castillo won a $500 Supply My Class APS Teacher Award from Arizona Public Service.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Frye Elementary kindergarten studentsVisit Frye Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005723Frye Elementary - (2018-2019) Frye Elementary kindergarten students used the inquiry process to formulate questions on how bubbles moved differently when they came from a bubble machine or by a person blowing through a wand. It was followed up by a writing activity. The activity also was part of a celebration of the 25th day of kindergarten.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Hickey's roomVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005729Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2018-2019) Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten class uses data to track their growth.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Jim Chiang, Tarwater DLI Mandarin kindergarten teacherVisit Tarwater Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005675Tarwater Elementary - (2018-2019) Jim Chiang, Tarwater's Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Mandarin kindergarten teacher, was chosen as a presenter for the ASU Confucius Institute's Professional Development Series. Jim will be leading a lecture and sharing his expertise as a successful, Dual Language Immersion educator. Tarwater is very fortunate to have Mr. Chiang, and we are proud to call him a Toro!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Anne Jones, Kindergarten TeacherVisit Tarwater Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005676Tarwater Elementary - (2018-2019) Kindergarten teacher Anne Jones has been chosen to continue serving on the Childsplay AZ Advisory Panel (CAP). Mrs. Jones attends meetings, and gives input and advice regarding the Arts in education from a teacher's perspective. Mrs. Jones also serves as a liaison between Arizona educators and Childsplay. Childplay is now located in downtown Phoenix at the Herberger Theater. Click below to learn more about Childsplay. Childsplay Arts in Education website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Ms. Cook's class (yellow day), Ms. Rickels' class (blue day) and Mrs. Lopez's class (red day)Visit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005686Hancock Elementary - (2018-2019) Students in our kindergarten classes celebrated "Color Days," practicing their colors and learning color words. Pictured: Ms. Cook's class (yellow day), Ms. Rickels' class (blue day) and Mrs. Lopez's class (red day).  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer ABC countdownVisit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005359Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Condos' Kindergarten class is celebrating the end of the year with an ABC countdown. Today, they are working on the letter Q for Queen and King Day.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Class of 2031Visit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A005358Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Hull read to our future Class of 2031 students during story time at Hancock Elementary.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Basha Kindergarten Teachers Cynthia Contreras, Lynne Jacobs and Arwen LeeVisit Basha Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004945Basha Elementary - (2017-2018) Basha Elementary kicked off Read Across America week by celebrating Dr. Seuss and his famed books. Monday was Cat in the Hat day. Basha kindergarten teachers Cynthia Contreras, Lynne Jacobs and Arwen Lee joined in the festivities by dressing up as the Cat in the Hat.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Patterson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004705Patterson Elementary - (2017-2018) Parent comment: "Mrs. Redford is an exceptional kindergarten teacher who goes the extra mile to bring life to her teaching. I am most impressed with her extra effort to provide STEM skills to students through the Coding Club that she offers before and after school once a week. My son loves learning to code with Ozobots and Evos and is really excited about the HUGE project they are starting where they are building Disneyland and California Adventure to navigate the Ozobots through! Mrs. Redford's energy and enthusiasm for technology is contagious, and I appreciate all of her hard work and time that goes into it."  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Hickey and the kindergarten studentsVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004687Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) The kindergarten students had fun exploring at the Children's Museum in Phoenix.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten classesVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004694Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten class celebrated the 100th day of school with a lot of fun activities.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten Open HouseVisit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004570Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Hancock welcomes the Class of 2031 to our Kindergarten Open House.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Julie Letofsky, Kindergarten TeacherVisit Sanborn Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004591Sanborn Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Julie Letofsky, Sanborn Elementary kindergarten teacher, on receiving a Golden Balloon for renewing her National Board Certification for the 2nd time.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer 100th Day of School CelebrationVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004969Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - (2017-2018) CTA Liberty primary grades celebrated the 100th day of school. Kindergarteners brought in projects of all sorts, sizes, and shapes that had 100 items on them. Our first graders dressed up like what they thought they would look like at 100 years of age. In second grade, teachers wore special turquoise 100th day of school shirts and also had their second graders do a writing assignment poster answering different questions about 100. Check out some of our 100-year-old students!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer 100th Day of School CelebrationVisit Jacobson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004572Jacobson Elementary - (2017-2018) Jacobson Jets celebrate being 100 years old on the 100th day of school with the kindergarten team!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Author visit from Amy Dominy and Nate EvansVisit Hancock Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004380Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Our kindergarten and first grade students enjoyed an author visit from Amy Dominy and Nate Evans! Students created a group story about a snowman trapped in a tree who was saved by a passing boat. We can't wait to read Cookiesaurus Rex!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Tarwater Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004373Tarwater Elementary - (2017-2018) Kindergarten teacher Anne Jones contributes her time and talents off-campus supporting the Tarwater community. Mrs. Jones served as Tarwater's liaison for the recent bond election and she sits on the Childsplay Advisory Panel where educators offer insight and input to the Childsplay Theatre organization. Tarwater is a strong advocate for the Arts! Childsplay Theatre Website 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Sadhwani's Kindergarten ClassVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004325Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus - (2017-2018) Student in Mrs. Sadhwani's kindergarten class created a fan using a circuit board!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Patriotic Flag CeremonyVisit Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004309Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Campus - (2017-2018) CTA Independence kindergarten and 1st grade students celebrated Veteran's Day with a patriotic flag ceremony.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Cardon's Children's hospital Safety TownVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004264Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade participated in the Cardon's Children's hospital Safety Town.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Ms. Denardis and Mrs. Lynch, Kindergarten TeachersVisit Carlson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004116Carlson Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Carlson kindergarten teachers Ms. Denardis and Mrs. Lynch who were awarded a grant of funds from the Chandler Education Foundation to purchase class sets of Ozobots (mini computers to teach coding skills).  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Grandparent's Day!Visit Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004145Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus - (2017-2018) CTA Humphrey kindergartens celebrated Grandparent's Day!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten Teachers Celebrate 70th Day of SchoolVisit Weinberg Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004290Weinberg Elementary - (2017-2018) Weinberg kindergarten teachers dressed up to celebrate the 70th day of school!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Jacobson Jets TeachersVisit Jacobson Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004030Jacobson Elementary - (2017-2018) Jacobson Jets teachers are back hard at work. Teachers discuss what writing looks like in kindergarten through sixth grade. Teams work together closely in grade bands to focus on student learning at the highest level.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer 6th Graders and KindergartnersVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003988Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our 6th grade students helped the kindergartners with online testing.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Kindergarten Field Trip to Central KitchenVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003990Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Our kindergarten students and teachers had fun visiting the Central Kitchen.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Mrs. Hickey's Kindergarten ClassVisit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003994Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Mrs. Hickey's kindergarten class has fun decomposing numbers!  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Knox Gifted Academy Kindergarten Teacher Allison DavisVisit Knox Gifted Academy WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A004011Knox Gifted Academy - (2017-2018) Knox Gifted Academy kindergarten teacher Allison Davis was one of five named as 2018 Ambassadors for Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation! One of the five ambassadors will be named the Arizona Teacher of the Year on November 7 and be in the running for the National Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Allison! Arizona Educational Foundation website: Arizona's Newest Top 10 Teachers Announced 
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Basha Bus BuddiesVisit Basha Elementary WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003912Basha Elementary - (2017-2018) The Basha administration thanked the 6th grade Bus Buddies for their commitment to helping our Bobcat Kindergartners get off the bus and to their classrooms every morning. The 6th graders have committed to working with the Kindergartners for the entire school year to help them navigate the playground. The Bus Buddies ended the week before Fall Break with donuts to start off the day.  
    Email this item to a friend Open just this item  Divider and spacer Visit Knox Gifted Academy WebsiteReport a Problem with Item A003799Knox Gifted Academy - (2016-2017) Congratulations to KGA Kindergartner Anay Gupta who won 4th place in his chess tournament -- which earned him a trophy taller than he is!  
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