Thank you to our third-grade families for making our Royal Parent-Student Power Gathering a success! 👑💚 It was great seeing you connect and gear up for a winning year. We thank you for your support!💚
about 6 hours ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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👑 Third Grade Parent-Student Announcement 👑
It's tomorrow! The Third Grade Team invites all students and parents/guardians to our Royal Parent-Student Power Gathering!

This is a great opportunity to connect with your student, meet other parents, and discuss important topics for a successful year.

Please see attached flyer for information. We hope to see all of our third grade parents and students tomorrow💚!
1 day ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
third grade parent meeting
Get ready to celebrate because our 100th Day of School is almost here, Tuesday, January 20th🎉! We have an absolutely jam-packed day of fun planned, and we can’t wait to see everyone join in💚.

Here is the exciting lineup for our big milestone:
🚪Door Decorating Contest on Facebook. The winning class will earn a Free Uniform Pass for Friday, January 23rd!
🧓All students and staff are invited to dress up as 100-year-olds.
🎶Our 100th Day Assembly! Get ready to sing along as our incredible chorus leads us in a few songs.
👩‍💼The "Stick the Principal" Challenge! Every single student in attendance will receive a piece of tape for one very special mission—taping Mrs. Silva to the cafeteria wall!

It’s going to be a day full of music, costumes, and a whole lot of tape. Let’s make this 100th day the most memorable one yet💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!

4 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
100th day of school
Open Art Studio- Classes at the 1904 Courthouse
4 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
art classes
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Today we celebrated our December Roadrunners of the Month🥳! They really layered on the excellence and proved they aren't just average ogres—they’re All-Stars🌟. We are so proud; keep being striving to be the sharpest tools in the shed🩵!
4 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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​A huge congratulations to Ms. Garcia's kinder class for achieving the best attendance in December's Race Towards Perfect Attendance🥳💚!

​As their reward, they have earned a special no-uniform pass for this week, allowing them to truly show their "ogre selves" (or just enjoy a comfy week!).

​Let the competition continue! Which class will earn the distinction of having the best attendance for the month of January?

​Remember: Every day counts🌟!
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
December's Perfect Attendance Winners

🌟Teacher of the Month🌟

Ms. Lopez is an outstanding teacher who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. Her dedication, positivity, and passion for teaching create a welcoming classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn every day! 💛📚✨

8 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
teacher of the month

❄️ Happy New Year and Welcome to January, Folks! ☃️

A brand new year is finally here, and it is bursting with new wishes, joy, and hope! We are so excited to kick off this fresh chapter with all of you. While the air might be crisp, our hearts are full of big dreams for the months ahead. This is the perfect time to remember that "It’s a beautiful world," especially when we’re starting a new adventure together!

Don't worry, we've got you covered with all the essential details so you don't end up lost in the winter woods during this fresh start.

Please see our attached:
🔵 Calendar (So you know where to find the magic and the New Year motivation!)
⚪ Lunch Menu (Get excited as Donkey does for waffles—perfect for a chilly morning!)
🟢 Newsletter (A true fairy tale of information for the year ahead): https://app.smore.com/n/rfju17-january-news

And speaking of magic... We are heading into the first stretch of 2026! Let’s focus up, start strong, and remember what Shrek always says: "Roadrunners are like onions... they have layers!" We can't wait to see those layers of talent shine this month.

Go Roadrunners! 💚

8 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
January Calendar
January lunch menu
Welcome back Roadrunners🎉❄️! We have missed you and we are so excited for a new quarter/semester💙.

Please note that all tutoring, 21st Century, and after-school programs will resume their regular schedules today.
8 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
welcome back
Cheers to a New Year, Roadrunners!🌟🎉

A new year is like a fresh notebook—365 pages ready to be filled with great stories. We are so proud of our school community and know that 2026 is going to be an incredible journey for our school. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or showing leadership in the halls, we know we will do amazing things this year.

Let’s go, Welty!💛
12 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
happy new year
Holiday Wishes from Our Ogre-Sized Hearts:
🌲To our Students: May your break be filled with adventure, laughter, and maybe a few waffles for breakfast!

🎅To our Families: Thank you for being the "Happily Ever After" in our school’s story.

🎁To our Staff: You’re the true heroes of the kingdom—no dragon-slaying required!

May your holidays be merry, bright, and filled with "all-star" memories. Whether you’re relaxing in your swamp or traveling to Far Far Away, we hope your break is magical.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mary L. Welty Elementary❤️💚!
20 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Holiday Donors🌲🎅❤️

We extend our deepest gratitude to the generous donors who made this holiday season truly unforgettable for our students. Your kindness and support have brought immense joy to our school community.

A special thank you to:
🎅Chicanos Por La Causa

🎅Kiwanis Club

🎅OneAZ Credit Union

22 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
thank you donors
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We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5, 2025.

Please note that all tutoring, 21st Century, and after-school programs will resume their regular schedules on that day.

Wishing you a safe and restful winter break!🌲⛄❤️
25 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Winter Break announcement
​Today we bid a fond farewell to Ms. McClure and Ms. Mitra. We are incredibly grateful for the kindness, love, and support they shared with our students throughout the first semester💛. ​ As Ms. Mitra embarks on an exciting new career journey in Australia, we wish her the very best of luck. We are also happy to share that Ms. McClure will remain a familiar face in our halls as she continues to serve as a substitute teacher within our district. ​Our students remain in excellent hands as we welcome our new fifth-grade teachers, Ms. Duarte and Ms. Muñoz. They will continue to inspire our students to reach their full potential. They are amazing💫! Our fifth graders and the entire Welty community are so incredibly lucky to have our amazing fifth grade team in our family: ⭐️Ms. Duarte ⭐️Ms. L. Lopez ⭐️Ms. McClure ⭐️Ms. Mitra ⭐️Ms. Muñoz We love you all muchote 💛!
25 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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Our fourth graders had a magical time at Challenger’s performance of "The Nutcracker" yesterday! 🩰✨ Our students loved every minute of it. Thank you to the talented performers and organizers for putting together such an incredible show!❤️🌲
25 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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Friendly reminder, today we have early release at 12:15 pm. - Recordatorio amistoso, hoy tendremos salida temprana a las 12:15 pm.
25 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
early release
Last day for our Christmas Spirit Week 🎅🌲❤️💚! Tomorrow's theme is "'Twas the Night Before Winter Break!" Students can wear their comfy pajamas. 🎁Please note that students not participating must wear their uniforms. - ​¡Último día de nuestra Semana del Espíritu Navideño 🎅🌲❤️💚! ​El tema de mañana es "¡La Noche Antes de las Vacaciones de Invierno!" Los estudiantes pueden venir en su pijama más cómoda. ​🎁 Por favor, tome en cuenta que estudiantes que no participen deben llevar su uniforme.
26 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
pajama day
​What a buzzworthy day! 🐝✨ Our Spelling Bee was a huge success! ​Mrs. Silva and Ms. Ozuna, our Spelling Bee coordinator, want to give a massive shout-out to the team behind the scenes: 🎤 The Spellers: For your bravery and hard work! 👏 The Families: For cheering on our students every step of the way. ⚖️ The Judges: Mr. George Silva and Mrs. Yañez. 💻 The Tech Guru: Mr. Moehlman. 🏫 The Staff: Our custodians, office team, aides, and specialists. ​Huge congratulations to our champions: 🥇 Ivanna Borbon 🥈 Melanny Geronimo Ozuna ​Good luck to Ivanna and Melanny as they take on the District and County competitions! We’re rooting for you! 🐝💛
27 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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Christmas Spirit Week continues going strong🎅🌲❤️💚! Tomorrow's theme is "Holly Jolly!" Students can wear their ugliest Christmas sweater or shirt with khaki pants. 🎁Please note that students not participating must wear their uniforms. - ¡La Semana del Espíritu Navideño sigue en marcha! 🎅🌲❤️💚 El tema de mañana es "Holly Jolly" (¡Felices Fiestas!). Los estudiantes pueden usar su suéter o camisa navideña más feo con pantalones caqui. 🎁 Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes que no participen deben usar su uniforme.
27 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Holly Jolly
Christmas Spirit Week keeps happening tomorrow🎅🌲❤️💚! Tomorrow's theme is "Santa and His Helpers!" Students can dress up as one of Santa's helpers or a Christmas character. 🎁Please note that students not participating must wear their uniforms. - ¡La Semana del Espíritu Navideño continúa mañana 🎅🌲❤️💚! ​El tema de mañana es "¡Santa y sus Ayudantes!" Los estudiantes pueden vestirse como uno de los ayudantes de Santa o como un personaje navideño. ​🎁Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes que no participen deberán usar el uniforme.
28 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Santa and His Helpers