Challenger- November 2025 School's and Lunch Calendars
RED RIBBON WEEK CELEBRATION KICKOFF!!!
Challenger celebrates Red Ribbon kickoff in a big way!
Our Student Council members greeted all of our amazing guests and escorted them to the amphitheater for the start of our ceremony.
Opening the celebration was our amazing Challenger’s Color Guard, directed by Mr. Milner, who also is our master of ceremony!
First, taking the microphone was Ms. Valdez, our school’s principal. She welcomed all and gave a brief introduction for the purpose of our gathering, which was the “Red Ribbon Kickoff”. She then announced our weekly birthdays-overcoming our students and staff with excitement to be celebrated. Following that, Ms. Valdez invited down to the front of the amphitheater all of the Reading Superheroes for the week to be recognized for their reading merits! Our students were so proud of their accomplishments and wore the Superhero capes with Challenger P.R.I.D.E.! WAY TO GO, SUPERHEROES!🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♂️
Challenger was extremely honored to have had from the Nogales Police Department, Corporal Marina Duran. She gave an inspirational homage to DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, educating our students of the purpose behind the Red Ribbon celebration. She also introduced NPD's, Sergeant Batriz, and from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Lopez and Detective Rodriguez.
Detective Lopez showed our students many ways on how to “SAY NO TO DRUGS”. He then offered different scenarios and approaches for saying “NO”!
State Trooper, Jesus Gomez was also part of our Red Ribbon kickoff. He is the son of Mrs. Blanca Gomez, our school's secretary.
Also joining Challenger’s celebration was Ms. Mayleth Ortega and Ms. Jasmin Ayala from Circles of Peace, and staff from the Mariposa Community Health Center.
Our last invite ROARED the students with enthusiasm! Being none other than, DAREN the Lion!!! Our students were ecstatic when DAREN peeked his head from the corner of our library’s wall! He danced, gave high-fives , and took pictures with our kiddos-making this an unforgettable memory for everyone!
Thank you to the Challenger’s Student Council sponsors, Mrs. Rodriguez and Ms. Zamudio for organizing this wonderful event!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all within the community that volunteered to inform our students and for their part in keeping them safe and away from drugs!
Challenger celebrates Red Ribbon kickoff in a big way!
Our Student Council members greeted all of our amazing guests and escorted them to the amphitheater for the start of our ceremony.
Opening the celebration was our amazing Challenger’s Color Guard, directed by Mr. Milner, who also is our master of ceremony!
First, taking the microphone was Ms. Valdez, our school’s principal. She welcomed all and gave a brief introduction for the purpose of our gathering, which was the “Red Ribbon Kickoff”. She then announced our weekly birthdays-overcoming our students and staff with excitement to be celebrated. Following that, Ms. Valdez invited down to the front of the amphitheater all of the Reading Superheroes for the week to be recognized for their reading merits! Our students were so proud of their accomplishments and wore the Superhero capes with Challenger P.R.I.D.E.! WAY TO GO, SUPERHEROES!🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♂️
Challenger was extremely honored to have had from the Nogales Police Department, Corporal Marina Duran. She gave an inspirational homage to DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, educating our students of the purpose behind the Red Ribbon celebration. She also introduced NPD's, Sergeant Batriz, and from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Lopez and Detective Rodriguez.
Detective Lopez showed our students many ways on how to “SAY NO TO DRUGS”. He then offered different scenarios and approaches for saying “NO”!
State Trooper, Jesus Gomez was also part of our Red Ribbon kickoff. He is the son of Mrs. Blanca Gomez, our school's secretary.
Also joining Challenger’s celebration was Ms. Mayleth Ortega and Ms. Jasmin Ayala from Circles of Peace, and staff from the Mariposa Community Health Center.
Our last invite ROARED the students with enthusiasm! Being none other than, DAREN the Lion!!! Our students were ecstatic when DAREN peeked his head from the corner of our library’s wall! He danced, gave high-fives , and took pictures with our kiddos-making this an unforgettable memory for everyone!
Thank you to the Challenger’s Student Council sponsors, Mrs. Rodriguez and Ms. Zamudio for organizing this wonderful event!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all within the community that volunteered to inform our students and for their part in keeping them safe and away from drugs!
Good morning, Challenger parents:
We would like to let you know that tickets for the Fall Festival are now on pre-sale starting today, Monday, October 27th. Tickets will be available at the front office with Mrs. Terrazas before classes begin and after school.
Thank you for your attention.
Buenos dias, padres de Challenger:
Este informativo es para dejarles saber que los boletos para el festival de otoño ya están a la pre-venta desde el díade hoy, lunes 27 de octubre. Los boletos van estar a la disposición al frente de la oficina con Sra. Terrazas antes del inicio de clases y después de la escuela.
Gracias por su atención.
No Crocs for Pajama Day on Monday, October 27, 2025.
🚀❤️🤍💙Challenger's 2025 Fall Festival‼️🚀❤️🤍💙
Red Ribbon Week kickoff starts this Friday, October 24, 2025 and continues through the week of October 27-31!
Challenger Students and parents, join us and sign-up for the Challenger's Walking Club!
Hello Challenger Parents:
Here are 2 important dates for this week of Oct. 20-24!!!
Dear Challeneger Parents:
To this post we are attaching the 2026 Fall Festival parent volunteer QR code. Please fill out this form if you are planning to be partof this event!
Challenger Parents make the difference!!!
To this post we are attaching the 2026 Fall Festival parent volunteer QR code. Please fill out this form if you are planning to be partof this event!
Challenger Parents make the difference!!!
Challenger's End of Quarter Sing-Out‼️
With the excitement of Fall-Break, Challenger celebrated the occasion with a sing-out!
Our Gala showcased our Rockets cheerleading squad with a very entertaining routine, during in which they showed off their stunting, tumbling, cheerleading, and dance talent! GOOOO ROCKETS!!!🚀❤️🤍💙
We then continued to recognized our amazing Reading Super Heroes, who were honored for their accomplishments in reading and reading testing progress!🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♂️
Challenger also gave a HUGE SHOUT-OUT to our perfect attendance students for the first quarter of this school year by raffling 2 bicycles for the lower grades, K-2, and 2 more for the upper grades, 3rd- 5th! Congtulations to all winners!🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♀️
Let us not forget our teacher and staff member for the month of September! Award for "Teacher of the Month" went to Mrs. Mayra Rodriguez! Award for "Staff Member of the Month" went to Christopher Garcia! Way to go, Challenger team!!!!!🚀❤️🤍💙
With the excitement of Fall-Break, Challenger celebrated the occasion with a sing-out!
Our Gala showcased our Rockets cheerleading squad with a very entertaining routine, during in which they showed off their stunting, tumbling, cheerleading, and dance talent! GOOOO ROCKETS!!!🚀❤️🤍💙
We then continued to recognized our amazing Reading Super Heroes, who were honored for their accomplishments in reading and reading testing progress!🦸🏻♀️🦸🏻♂️
Challenger also gave a HUGE SHOUT-OUT to our perfect attendance students for the first quarter of this school year by raffling 2 bicycles for the lower grades, K-2, and 2 more for the upper grades, 3rd- 5th! Congtulations to all winners!🚴🏽♂️🚴🏽♀️
Let us not forget our teacher and staff member for the month of September! Award for "Teacher of the Month" went to Mrs. Mayra Rodriguez! Award for "Staff Member of the Month" went to Christopher Garcia! Way to go, Challenger team!!!!!🚀❤️🤍💙
We will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 13, through Friday, October 17, 2025.
Classes will resume on Monday, October 20, 2025.
We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and restful break
#NUSD1 #FallBreak #EnjoyYourBreak #BackToSchool #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders
Challenger Parents:
Challenger will be having a S ing-Out today, Friday, Oct 10, 2025. We will start at 9:00 a.m. All grades participate at this event!
Padres de Challenger:
Challenger tendrá un evento para cantar hoy, viernes 10 de octubre de 2025. Comenzaremos a las 9:00 a. m. ¡Todos los grados participan en este evento!
Challenger will be having a S ing-Out today, Friday, Oct 10, 2025. We will start at 9:00 a.m. All grades participate at this event!
Padres de Challenger:
Challenger tendrá un evento para cantar hoy, viernes 10 de octubre de 2025. Comenzaremos a las 9:00 a. m. ¡Todos los grados participan en este evento!
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County is inviting all kids to their "Spooky Fun Week" which will be the week of NUSD's fall break! This event will start Oct. 13 - Oct. 17. Join the fun as they will be having spirit week dress up!
If your child will be participating follow the attached calendar.
El Club de Niños y Niñas del Condado de Santa Cruz invita a todos los niños a su "Semana de Diversión Espeluznante", que será durante las vacaciones de otoño del NUSD. Este evento comenzará del 13 al 17 de octubre. ¡Únase a la diversión, ya que se disfrazarán para celebrar la semana del espíritu!
Si su hijo/a participará, consulte el calendario adjunto.
If your child will be participating follow the attached calendar.
El Club de Niños y Niñas del Condado de Santa Cruz invita a todos los niños a su "Semana de Diversión Espeluznante", que será durante las vacaciones de otoño del NUSD. Este evento comenzará del 13 al 17 de octubre. ¡Únase a la diversión, ya que se disfrazarán para celebrar la semana del espíritu!
Si su hijo/a participará, consulte el calendario adjunto.
Important Announcement‼️📣
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Congratulations to all teachers and students who took the Golden Awards for the month of September!
CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fall Break
School Closes from October 13-17.
Classes Resume Monday, October 20, 20253.
Fall Break
School Closes from October 13-17.
Classes Resume Monday, October 20, 20253.
Challenger's Parent Teacher Conferences 2025
Buy Harvest Grams for $1.00 at the Challenger Library!
Happy Monday October 6:
Tutoring and Clubs are cancelled Oct. 6-9.
Parent/Teachet conferences this week
Thank you!
Dear Challenger Families,
As part of our school safety protocol, we conducted a lockdown drill today at 1:35 p.m. During this practice, all students and staff were secured inside the building.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for parents or guardians who attempted to access the school during this time. Please know that these drills are a required safety measure and help ensure our students and staff are prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
The safety of our students, staff, and community members remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to practice these important procedures.
Sincerely,
Christina Valdez
Principal, Challenger Elementary School
As part of our school safety protocol, we conducted a lockdown drill today at 1:35 p.m. During this practice, all students and staff were secured inside the building.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for parents or guardians who attempted to access the school during this time. Please know that these drills are a required safety measure and help ensure our students and staff are prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
The safety of our students, staff, and community members remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to practice these important procedures.
Sincerely,
Christina Valdez
Principal, Challenger Elementary School