Mary L. Welty Elementary School

Ogres and noble steed, give a cheer! 🥳 The swamp is buzzing with news of last week's finest fairytale friends! A massive CONGRATULATIONS to these phenomenal folks who proved they're more than just onions—they're layers of awesome💚! 👑 Heroes of the Week - The Royal Decree 👑 🌟 Kailani Duarte Villegas - Nominated by Ms. Daniella 🌟 Ryan Martinez - Nominated by Ms. Mitra 🌟 Dominic Rivera - Nominated by Mr. G 🌟 Ivanna Calderon Ortega - Nominated by Ms. Ozuna Thanks for being the most kind, respectful, and helpful ogre-pals around! Keep shining brighter than Lord Farquaad's castle! ✨🏰💚

A massive, swamp-sized CONGRATULATIONS to our outstanding "Roadrunners of the Month" for October🥳💚! You didn't just step out of the swamp; you shined like a clean onion! We are so proud of you for showing the world that you're more than just layers—you're the best of the best. Keep on that great work, because you're bringing the happily ever after to the whole school💚🏰!

📢 Don't Miss Thrive Fest: GEAR UP! 📢

📅Saturday, November 8th, from 10 am to 12 pm
📍Pierson Field

Explore career exploration, post-secondary options, health & wellness, and the arts! It's a great chance for a morning of active fun for students and families!

🎉 🥳 Ogre-Sized Congrats to Our Attendance Champions! 🏰💚 Shrek himself would be proud of this fantastic attendance! Give an ogre-the-top high-five to these Roadrunners who kept showing up and snagged a win in our October Attendance Sweepstakes: 🟢Victoria Martinez Lopez - Kinder 🟢Abel Ochoa - First grade 🟢Carlos Lopez Cordova - Second grade 🟢Cesar Santiago Cancio - Third grade (Not pictured) 🟢Liam Vargas Chacon - Fourth grade 🟢Ansely Sanchez Lopez - Fifth grade Way to go, champions! Keep trudging through the swamp and showing up ready to learn🌟!

Our Welty Día de Los Muertos altar has grown with even more love and memories🤍! We've updated the display with new photos honoring the cherished family members of our students and staff. Their lives and legacies will always be a part of the Welty community❤️🕊️. ​A special and heartfelt thank you once again to Mr. Carlos Garcia and Mr. Alex Lopez for their dedication to crafting this touching tribute.

Ogres and Dronkeys, hold onto your onions! A huge, roaring congratulations to Ms. Pérez's Second Grade Swamp-Dwellers for winning October's "Race Towards Perfect Attendance!" 🥳💚🏆 For proving they've got the most layers of dedication, this week they've earned a special "Donkey's Choice" no-uniform pass! They can rock their favorite swamp attire (just no actual mud, please!). Now, let's see which class has the gumption and get-up-and-go to claim the prize for November! Remember, attendance matters, don't be a sidekick when you can be a hero! Get to class!

Congratulations to two of our exceptionally talented Roadrunners who won the DARE Red Ribbon Week poster contest: 🎨Mayte Galaviz 🎨Emily Ramirez Campos Mayte and Emily were recognized during our Red Ribbon Week presentation. We are incredibly proud of your creativity and dedication, girls❤️!

Galileo testing kicks off tomorrow, and let me tell you, you are ready🌟! You've all worked harder than Donkey trying to get into Fiona's castle, and it's time to show off everything you've accomplished this school year so far. Make sure you are present every single day and ready to shine brighter than the Dragon's fire! We've got this in the bag! Why You Need to Be In Your Swamp (aka School) Every Day: ✅ Builds Strong Learning Habits – Like Shrek’s Daily Routine in the Swamp! 📖 Supports Academic Success – Layer by Layer ⏳ Prevents Falling Behind – Don’t Get Lost in the Swamp! 🤝 Encourages Social Growth – Because Even Ogres Need Friends 🌟 Strengthens Confidence – “Better Out There Than in Here!” 🚀 Sets the Foundation for the Future – Happily Ever After Starts Now!

A huge congratulations to Ms. Perez Mosri, our well-deserved Teacher of the Month💚🥳! Ms. Perez Mosri is a true asset, known for her infectious enthusiasm and commitment to making learning engaging and effective. She consistently fosters a supportive classroom where every student is challenged and encouraged to achieve their best. Thank you, Ms. Perez Mosri, for your dedication to our students' growth💚!

🧡Happy November, Folks!🤎 What a swamp-tastic month we've got in store for all of you! We are so excited for all the fun and maybe a few ogre-sized surprises this new month will bring. Don't worry, we've got you covered with all the essential details so you don't end up lost in the woods. Please see our attached: 🟡Calendar (So you know where to find the magic!) 🟠Lunch Menu (Get excited as Donkey does for waffles!) 🟤Newsletter (A true fairy tale of information.) https://secure.smore.com/n/mferu-november-news And speaking of magic... We are all set for Galileo testing next week! Focus up, get those brains working, and remember what Shrek always says: "Roadrunners are like onions... they have layers!" You've all worked hard and you've definitely got this! Go Roadrunners💚!

Happy Halloween, Roadrunners👻🎃🖤🤍🧡💜💚!

Have a fiona-lly fun and safe day of trick-or-treating!

May your costumes be scary, your candy haul be huge, and your night be absolutely ogre-the-top! Just remember to Shrek-s-ercise caution and stay safe out there!

🍂 Our November Calendar Just Dropped! 🍂
Welcome to the 2nd Quarter! This is a key month for measuring growth and setting goals. Make sure you know all the dates for our Middle-of-Year Benchmarks, important deadlines, and our Thanksgiving schedule.🦃

A huge thank you to all of our fifth-grade Roadrunners who participated in the DARE Red Ribbon Week Door Contest❤️! The creativity and effort put into decorating the doors is truly outstanding. A special congratulations to our contest winners: Ms. L. López's class❤️🥳! Way to go!

Thank you, Nogales PD, Circles of Peace, and Mariposa Community Health Center, for an inspiring Red Ribbon week presentation! Our Roadrunners are committed to staying drug free!

Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free🧩❤️!

​Thank you so much to the wonderful Nogales Women's Club! We're incredibly grateful for your time spent reading to our students and for the donation of amazing books for our kindergarten and first-grade classes. Your generosity is truly appreciated💚.

Ogre-Sized Congratulations💚!

Hear ye, hear ye! Step right up and let's celebrate the finest Ogres of the Week who went above and beyond to be kind and caring!

These swamp-tastic heroes have proven they're true royalty! Give a hearty roar for:

👑Damian Ornelas, nominated by Mr. Alex
👑Taryne Bonillas, nominated by Ms. Michelle
👑Miguel Morales Barnett, nominated by Ms. Ozuna

Thank you for demonstrating the true spirit of the swamp. You make us all want to "Get out of our swamp!" and do better!

Boo👻! You're Invited to Our Halloween Dance🎃!

​All third, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to our spooky school dance this Thursday, October 30 from 2:45 to 3:45 PM.

​The entrance fee is just $1, and we'll have refreshments for sale! Every student must have a permission slip signed.

Please note that a bus will be available for all dancers, or they can be picked up by 3:45 pm.

Big shout-out to the Nogales Lions Club for providing our third graders with their dictionaries today! Thank you for your dedication to our students and community💛. Knowledge is POWER🤓📖💪!!