Our Roadrunners are ready for today! 🏃🏃‍♀️ Best of luck, you will be amazing! 💛 Beep, beep! 💥💨
3 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
running club
Happy Earth Day! 🌍

On this April 22nd, it’s time for all Roadrunners to slow down and show our planet some love. 🌵 You can celebrate by picking up litter along your favorite trails, swapping your car for a bike ride to lower your carbon footprint, or simply ensuring your recyclables hit the right bin. ♻️

Every small, sustainable action helps protect the environment we share, so let’s lead the way in keeping our habitat clean and green for generations to come. 👣

What is one eco-friendly change you're making today? 🌱🌻
3 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Earth Day
Now that AASA and AzSCI testing are officially in the books, it’s time to tackle our End of Year (EOY) benchmarks, including Galileo and DIBELS! 📚✨

Please check out the attached flyer for all the important dates. Your support is key to ensuring our students are present, prepared, and ready to conquer these final assessments. 📃

How you can help:
⏰Be Present & On Time: Every minute of instructional time counts!
😴Rest Up: Ensure your child gets a great night’s sleep.
🥣Fuel Up: We serve breakfast in the classroom every day at 7:30 AM.

We are so close to the finish line! Let’s give it our all and finish the year strong so our Roadrunners are ready to "beep" into next school year! 🏃‍♂️🏫
3 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
end of year testing

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible administrative professionals' team!🌟💛

💚Ms. Jamel Valera
🤎Ms. Marisela Mendivil

We are beyond grateful for your tireless dedication and the hard work you pour into our community every single day. 📚🍎 Our school wouldn't be the same without your kindness and expertise!

We love you all and are truly blessed to have the best administrative team around! 🙌💐⭐

3 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Administrative Professionals' Day
Attendance is still a top priority, even though our state testing is behind us! 📝✅

With the weather getting warmer and only about one month left of school, let’s keep that momentum going. ☀️🌷 Please check the attached flyer for helpful guidelines on when to keep your child home if they are feeling under the weather. 🤒🏥

Let's make sure our students arrive on time and ready to learn every day. We want them feeling confident and prepared for the upcoming district assessments, Galileo and DIBELS testing, as well as their final preparations before moving up to the next grade level! 📚✨

Every day counts! Let’s finish this school year strong! 💪🩷
4 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Attendance flyer English
Attendance flyer Spanish
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our 2025-2026 Classified Staff Member of the Year: the incredible Ms. Michelle Heath! 🏆✨

Ms. Michelle, your unwavering dedication, heart, and support for our school community are truly invaluable. 🍎🙌 Your hard work and love for our school don't go unnoticed.🎖️👏

Thank you for your amazing service and for making a difference every single day! 💖🎉
5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Classified of the Year
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Jenniffer Estrada!🎉✨🍎

Ms. Estrada’s unwavering dedication to the Welty community and the profound impact she has on every student she meets make her an invaluable heart of our school family. ❤️

Through her deep empathy and constant support, she creates a true "second home" where our learners feel seen, safe, and inspired. 🏠📚 Whether she’s helping a student or lending a hand to one of our staff members, she consistently goes above and beyond to make our school a brighter, better place for everyone. 🌟

Ms. Estrada will be representing our school at the district and county levels at their respective Teacher of the Year celebrations in August. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating the incredible Ms. Estrada! 🎊💛
5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Teacher of the Year 1
Teacher of the Year 2
At Mary L. Welty, our educators are the heartbeat of our halls. ❤️🍎This year, we are proud to launch a new tradition: the Rookie Teacher of the Year award. This honor celebrates the passion and resilience of our newest colleagues—those in their first five years of teaching—who have stepped into their roles with extraordinary dedication and a deep commitment to our students' success.✨💛

We are absolutely thrilled to name Ms. Nida Perez Mosri as our 2025-2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year! 🏆🍎

Ms. Perez Mosri, your unwavering heart for our students and your tireless dedication to the Welty community make us better every single day. You don’t just teach; you inspire. 🌟💛

Please join us in showering her with love and congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🥳💖🎊
5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Rookie Teacher of the Year 1
Rookie Teacher of the Year 2
The final scene has been shot, the cameras are off, and the reviews are coming in: Our AASA & AzSCI testing season was a blockbuster hit!🌟🎬

We are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the incredible stars of our show—our students! Your hard work, dedication, and "award-winning" performances throughout the testing window have been nothing short of legendary. 🏆✨

🌟 The Academy Credits
A massive standing ovation goes out to:
✨Our Leading Stars (Students): For showing up and giving it your all every single day!
🎬The Directing Crew (Staff): For your tireless dedication and behind-the-scenes magic.
🎟️The Producers (Families): For your endless support and for making this production a huge success!

Now, we head into post-production while we wait for the results. We already know our students delivered Oscar-worthy performances, and we can’t wait to see their names in lights! ✨

Go Roadrunners!❤️

"Success is not just about the final score; it’s about the star power you showed along the way." 🎥✨
5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
completed testing celebration
Our Running Club is gearing up for its second track meet! 👟

This Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:15 at Wade Carpenter Middle School, our athletes will be competing against Lincoln and Bracker. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We are so proud of their continued hard work and can’t wait to see them "Do their Best to be the Best," and zoom to the finish line! Beep, Beep!💨Let's go cheer them on! 🎉💛

🪧Please note: There will be bus transportation available for our participants from Welty to Wade Carpenter, but students must be picked up at 4:15 pm after the meet.
5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
running club meet

🧅 Attention All Ogre-Achievers! 🧅

Listen up, Far Far Away families! We’re reaching the end of our swamp-tastic journey. As a friendly reminder, today, Monday, April 20th, is the very last day for our Tutoring programs and our 21st Century program. 🏰✨

Don’t let the dragon catch you off guard! Here are the final dates for our clubs:

🛡️ The Final Club Schedule 🛡️
📖Reading Club – Monday, April 20th
🎶Chorus – Monday, April 27th (Chorus Field Trip to Tucson – Thursday, May 7th)
🤖Robotics – Tuesday, April 28th (Robotics Tournament – Thursday, April 30th)
🏃Running Club – Wednesday, April 29th (Running Club Meets - Wednesday, April 22nd & Wednesday, April 29th)

⚠️Please note: Bus transportation will not be available after Monday, April 20th. Make sure you have your own noble steeds ready for pick-up! 🐴💨

5 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Last day of tutoring English
Last day of tutoring Spanish
National Volunteer Recognition Week is April 19 – April 25.🫶🥳

They say it takes a village, but at Mary L. Welty, we know it takes an incredible team of volunteers. As we celebrate National Volunteer Recognition Week, we want to pause and thank our amazing volunteers.❤️

To every individual who has shared their time and energy with us: Thank you! Your dedication transforms our hallways, supports our students, and makes our school feel like a true family. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness and the positive energy you bring through our doors.

A Special Shout-Out📣
While we appreciate every helping hand, we want to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to these specific volunteers for their extraordinary contributions this year:
🫶Nogales Lions Club
🫶Nogales Rotary Club
🫶Nogales Women's Club
🫶Read Across America readers
🫶Ms. Ivonne Flores
🫶Ms. Andrea Garcia
🫶Mr. Javier Garcia
🫶Ms. Sarahay Hernandez
🫶Ms. Elva Herrera
🫶Mr. German Larios
🫶Ms. Jazmin Mendoza
🫶Mr. George Silva
🫶Ms. Norma Silva

Your selfless service doesn’t just help things run smoothly—it inspires us all to give a little more.

Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! We couldn't do this without you.❤️🫂
6 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
National Volunteer Recognition Week
​Give a standing ovation to Ms. A. Lopez’s Fourth Grade Class! 🏆 ❤️ Our superstars earned a VIP Ice Cream Party for their blockbuster achievement of perfect attendance throughout AASA testing. 🍦✨️ This cast showed up every single day and delivered a five-star performance! 🎞️🌟
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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lopez 2
We are celebrating our Perfect Attendance Winners, Ms. Bonillas' fourth grade class, with the ultimate Hollywood wrap party: Ice Cream for the VIPs! 🍦🌟🎬 Thank you for being the leading stars of our school and showing up for every scene. You’re the real MVPs!✨️❤️
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Bonillas 1
Bonillas 2
The reviews are in, and our students are the real headliners! ✨️❤️ To celebrate our AASA Perfect Attendance stars, we rolled out the red carpet for a Premiere Ice Cream Party for Ms. Peral’s third grade stars!🎈🍦 You didn't miss a beat (or a day!), and we celebrate your legendary commitment under the bright lights!📽🎬
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Peral
Give a standing ovation to our AASA Perfect Attendance winners, Ms. Estrada’s third grade class!✨️❤️ Their award-worthy performance of being present every single day of testing, helped them earn a VIP Ice Cream Social! 🍦✨ No autographs, please—they’re just that dedicated!
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Estrada
🎬 And The Award For Best Attendance Goes To... 🏆 The red carpet was rolled out yesterday to honor our AASA Superstars! 🌟 We are giving a massive standing ovation to the following classes for achieving Perfect Attendance throughout their testing sessions 🌟 The A-List Headliners: Ms. Estrada’s Ensemble🎭 Ms. Peral’s Leading Stars🎬 Ms. Bonillas’ VIP's🎟️ Ms. A. Lopez’s Award-Winners💎 Our stars were celebrated yesterday with a VIP Ice Cream Social!🍦But the perks don't stop there...because they showed up and conquered the test, these students have earned full Paparazzi-ready status. 📸 These classes are officially on the "Best Dressed" list and do not have to wear uniforms all of next week!👗👕 Congratulations on giving a performance of a lifetime and being ready to conquer the AASA! 🎤 A huge thank you to our amazing "Producers" (the parents) for supporting our students and teachers behind the scenes. Keep shining like the stars you are!🌟✨🎉
7 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Perfect Attendance testing
📢 Every Minute Counts, Roadrunners!
Ever wondered how much a few missed days or late mornings actually add up? It’s more than you might think! 📉

Check out our new attendance guide to see the long-term impact of absences and tardiness. Whether it's 10 minutes a day or 1 day a week, consistency is the key to success.

Let’s work together to keep our students in class and on track! 🎒✨

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📢 ¡Cada minuto cuenta, Roadrunners!
¿Alguna vez se han preguntado cuánto suman realmente unos pocos días de ausencia o las llegadas tarde por la mañana? ¡Es más de lo que podrían imaginar! 📉

Consulten nuestra nueva guía de asistencia para ver el impacto a largo plazo de las ausencias y las tardanzas. Ya sean 10 minutos al día o 1 día a la semana, la constancia es la clave del éxito.

¡Trabajemos juntos para mantener a nuestros estudiantes en clase y encaminados hacia el éxito! 🎒✨
8 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
attendance english
attendance spanish
We would like to give another massive shoutout to our very own Isabela Quezada Renteria for taking home 2nd Place (Grades 3–5) in the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest! Organized by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, this competition highlights the best young artists in Arizona—and Isabela’s work truly shines. 🌲

Swipe through to see Isabela’s winning poster and the rest of the incredible entries from across the state. We are so proud of you, Isabela! 🌟👏
10 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
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arbor day contest page 4
Huge congratulations to our incredible educators! 🎓✨ We are beaming with pride for the following teachers who are graduating this year and completing their Pathways to Teaching program at the University of Arizona 🐻❤️💙 this May: 🌟Ms. Angie Duarte 🌟Ms. Cristina Garcia 🌟Ms. Alexandra Muñoz Today, these dedicated teachers were honored with their Summa Cum Laude cords by their program coordinator, professor, and mentor, Ms. Agnew-Weil.🏅This high-honor distinction is a testament to their relentless effort, passion, and academic excellence. We are so incredibly proud of your achievements and feel so lucky to have you on our team! We can’t wait to cheer you on at graduation.
11 days ago, Mary L. Welty Elementary
Ms. Garcia
Ms. Muñoz
Ms. Duarte