Mary L. Welty Elementary School

Yesterday, we held our final English Learner program meeting for the year. A huge thank you to all the families for your unwavering support! 💛 This collaboration truly made an impact, contributing to our amazing results: 70% of students made significant progress and 24% successfully reclassified! 🏆🎉 Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement! 🎉🌟

🍿 Lights, Camera, ACTION! 🎬🎉 Our incredible 4th graders had the absolute best time on their epic field trip to the movies today! 🥤💛

📚 Last Call, Roadrunners! 🏃‍♂️💨 Thank you so much to our amazing Welty community for the incredible love and support shown to our Scholastic Book Fair! We greatly appreciate your kindness! 💛📚 See you there for one final chapter of fun! 🦖🏫🎉

📚 Adventure Awaits at the Scholastic Book Fair! 💛 Our Scholastic Book Fair is going strong, and the excitement is building! Now through Friday, May 15, come experience the limitless possibilities of a great story with your kids. 📚 Every purchase made directly benefits our school! 🏫❤️ 🔗 Get Started Click the link below to visit our Book Fair Homepage and explore what’s in store: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/marylweltyelementaryschool 🕒 Plan Your Visit Check out the attached schedule for specific Book Fair hours. We can't wait to see you there! 🗓️

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. Click on the link below to access our Book Fair Homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/marylweltyelementaryschool Please see Book Fair times attached.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmas, aunts, and motherly figures in our Welty community! 💐💕 And of course, to every teacher who cares for a classroom full of kids. 💐💕 We love you all muchote!

Please see attached Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office 2026 Summer Camp Flyers. They are all FREE for all elementary, middle and high school, and first year of college students. Click on the following link to register: 📎https://tinyurl.com/26SUMCAMPS

Our Welty Spring Fling was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined us—it was wonderful to see our community together. 💖💐 Special Shout-outs: 🎟️Thank you to everyone who donated to make this event possible. 🌮Thank you to Mr. German Larios & Cocina La Ley for the delicious food. 🙌Thank you to our staff and volunteers, we couldn’t have done it without your hard work and heart. Thanks for making it a day to remember! ☀️🌷

Spring is in the air, and so is a whole lot of school pride! 🌸 Of all the days on the calendar, Mrs. Silva especially loves the one when we recognize our Roadrunners of the Month💚! A massive round of applause and heartfelt congratulations to our April honorees. Your hard work and leadership are truly blooming! Keep shining🌟💫!

Our Teacher Appreciation Week spirit week's last day is tomorrow. Don't forget to join in on the fun!🥳💛

Tomorrow's theme is "The Ultimate Thank You." 🌟❤️ Dress in your best, fancy clothes!

Students not participating must wear their uniforms.

Flashback alert! ⚡️ In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our Welty staff is sharing their favorite K-12 throwback photos. 📸👦👧We’re remembering what it was like to be in the classroom before we were the ones leading it!💛

Our Teacher Appreciation Week spirit week continues tomorrow 🥳💛.

Tomorrow's theme is “Teacher’s Favorite Color Day!” 🌈 Find out your teacher's favorite color and wear a matching colored top with khaki bottoms.

Students not participating must wear their uniforms.

Join us for a fantastic Spring Fling this Friday—we can't wait to celebrate the season with our amazing community! 🌸✨

When & Where:
📅 Friday, May 8th, 2026
⏰ 4:00 pm– 6:00 pm
📍 Mary L. Welty Elementary

We are thrilled to feature Cocina La Ley! 🌮Come hungry and enjoy a delicious combo of 3 tacos and a refreshing soda. Grab your tickets early to save: Presale price: $7 & day of event: $10.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon packed with fun and smiles! 💛

Let’s make this our best Spring Fling ever. We'll see you Friday! 🐝🌸💐

Happy School Nurse Day to the incredible Nurse Karla! 🩺✨ We are so incredibly grateful for everything you do to keep our students and staff healthy and safe. Your kind and expert care make a difference in our lives every single day. 🩹❤️ Please know that you are deeply appreciated and that we are so truly blessed to have you on our team! 🌟🙌 We love you muchote!💛

Our Teacher Appreciation Week spirit week continues tomorrow. Join in on the fun! 🥳💛

Tomorrow's theme is “Dress Like a Teacher Day!”🏫🧑‍🏫 Students dress like their favorite teacher/staff member; teachers dress like students.

Students not participating must wear their uniforms.

We are thrilled to announce that Mary L. Welty Elementary has been officially recognized as an Imagine Nation Award winner for the 2025–2026 school year!🥳🎖💛 This prestigious honor is awarded by Imagine Learning, the nation’s leading provider of PreK–12 curriculum solutions. Out of more than 42,000 eligible schools, Mary L. Welty was selected as one of only 293 honorees nationwide. Being part of this group is a testament to the hard work of our students, the passion of our educators, and the ongoing support of our school community. Congratulations to our students and staff for making Mary L. Welty Elementary a true "School of Excellence!"🌟💛

Today, we continue to shower our incredible teachers and staff with gratitude! 🍎✨

To our Welty teachers and staff: please know that you are the heart and soul of our team. We simply couldn't be the amazing school and family we are without every single one of you. ❤️

As a tribute to your dedication, we’ve created a special mosaic of our school logo, made up of the faces of our wonderful staff! 🖼️🏫

We are thrilled to announce that Andres Garcia was selected as a recipient of the AZ19 Most Influential Youth awards!💚🥳🎖 Andres was nominated for this award by his teacher, Mrs. Peral. This is what Mrs. Peral had to say about our amazing Andres: "I am honored to nominate Andres Garcia for the AZ19 Most Influential Youth award. Andres is the definition of a quiet leader. He is someone who doesn't seek the spotlight but constantly improves the lives of those around him through consistent kindness. What sets Andres apart is his incredible intuition for when a peer is struggling. Whether it’s a classmate having trouble with a difficult assignment or someone feeling left out on the playground, Andres is always the first to step in. He doesn't wait to be asked; he simply offers his help with a patience and empathy that is rare for his age. Our classroom is now more welcoming and encouraging because of his readiness to help any student, no matter what. He demonstrates that all it takes to be influential is a big heart and a helping hand, not a formal title. Andres exemplifies the spirit of service this award honors and is a true role model for his peers." Congratulations to Andres and his family! We are so proud of him!💚

Our Teacher Appreciation Week spirit week continues tomorrow 🥳💛.

Tomorrow's theme is “We’re ‘Nacho' Average Teachers!” 🌮 Students can wear any bright colors or traditional Mexican attire.

Students not participating must wear their uniforms.

Our Spring Fling is this Friday, and we can't wait to see you here! 🌸💛

📅Friday, May 8th, 2026
⏰4 - 6 pm
📍Mary L. Welty Elementary

We are thrilled to feature Cocina La Ley! 🌮 Enjoy 3 delicious tacos and a refreshing soda for: $7 presale & $10 on the day of the event.

Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun!💛 Head over to the front office to grab your presale tickets now and skip the line!🎟️

Let’s make this the best Spring Fling yet. See you on Friday! 🐝🌸💐