Mary L. Welty Elementary School

​🎉Sending a big "bear hug" to our beary best counselor, Ms. Ariana Velasco, for National School Counseling Week!💕 ​Ms. Velasco, you are absolutely "un-bear-able" to be without! You don't just support our students' emotional well-being—you "paws" to take care of our staff, too. Thank you for always above and beyond for our students and staff, you handle it all with "grizzly" grit and grace. ​We are beary lucky to have you. Thank you for making a difference every single day, Ms. Velasco! 🐻💜🩷

🌟Teacher of the Month🌟
💛📚✨ Ms. Ozuna is being recognized as Teacher of the Month for her outstanding dedication and hard work. She brings enthusiasm and purpose into her classroom, creating an environment where students feel confident, motivated, and valued. Ms. Ozuna is always willing to support her students and teammates, and her thoughtful approach to teaching helps every learner grow.

💖 Happy Valentine’s Month and Welcome to February, Ogre-achievers! 🌹 Love is in the air, and it smells a lot like... swamp mud and success! A brand new month is here, and we are absolutely "Head over Heels" (like a Dragon and a Donkey) to be on this journey with you. While the winter chill lingers, our hearts are as warm as a fresh batch of waffles. This month, we aren't just celebrating friendship; we’re celebrating the incredible layers of talent our students bring to the swamp every single day. 📝 Showing Our Layers: Testing Season February is a big month for our Roadrunners to prove that they are All-Stars🌟! We have two major opportunities for our students to shine: 💌AZELLA Testing: Our English language learners will continue to show off their growth and communication skills. 💌Galileo Testing: It’s time to map out our progress and show exactly how much we’ve learned. Don't let the "Keep Out" signs fool you—our students are ready to storm the castle! We know they’ve put in the hard work, and we can't wait to see them shine during these assessments. We definitely believe our students are going to slay the dragon of testing this month🐲! 🗺️ The Essential Map (To avoid the Dragon's Keep) We’ve got all the details you need so you don't end up lost in the Whispering Woods: 🩷Calendar: Stay on track so you know exactly when the magic (and the testing) happens! 💙Lunch Menu: Fuel up for greatness. 💜Newsletter: A true fairy tale of information for the month ahead: https://app.smore.com/n/spnaq-february-news 🤍Updated testing calendar Whether you’re a Shrek, a Fiona, or even a fast-talking Donkey, we want you to know how much we appreciate your support. Our school is a swamp of talent, and we couldn't be prouder of the progress our ogres are making💕. Go Roadrunners💚🏰!

Ogres, noble steeds, and gingerbread men, gather ‘round!❄️👹🐴 ​The swamp might be getting a little chilly, but it’s feeling extra cozy thanks to our latest batch of fairytale legends! A frosty CONGRATULATIONS to these phenomenal students who have more layers than a winter sweater—they’ve shown us that even in the cold, kindness never freezes! 💚🧤 ​👑 Last Weeks Heroes - The Royal Winter Decree 👑 ​🌟 Miranda Lopez Felix- Nominated by Ms. Mini ​🌟 Selina Caravez - Nominated by Ms. Michelle ​🌟 Gerardo Alvarez - Nominated by Mr. Alex ​🌟 Leonardo Valdez Muñoz - Nominated by Ms. Silva ​🌟 Sophia Valencia - Nominated by Mr. Moehlman ​Thank you for being such "cool" ogre-pals and helping our school community stay warm with your respect and helpfulness! May your week be more magical than a ride in a giant onion-carriage. ​Keep shining brighter than Prince Charming’s perfectly frosted hair or the sparkle on the Fairy Godmother’s winter wand! ✨❄️🏰 ​Stay warm and keep being awesome, swamp-dwellers!

We’re proud to share that Mary Welty Elementary is competing in the national Imagine Learning Literacy Bowl this month! 🏆
They’re one of just 10 schools competing this week, selected from more than 9,700 eligible schools nationwide.
Congratulations to our amazing students and educators for their outstanding work with Imagine Language & Literacy! 🎉
#NUSD1 #ExcellenceKnowsNoBorders #Welty #Roadrunners #DoingOurBestToBeTheBest #ImagineLearning #LiteracyBowl

Galileo and AZELLA testing are just around the corner! Please see attached testing calendar for important testing dates. These are some of the things you can do at home to help your child prepare for testing: 💤Make sure your child gets an appropriate amount of sleep the night before the test. 📅Mark testing days on your calendar to help remind you and your child when the testing will occur. 🍽Your child should eat a nutritious and filling breakfast. Remember, breakfast is served at school. ⏰️Make sure your child is on time (if not early) on the day of testing. ❤️‍🩹If your child is sick, please contact the school immediately. We greatly appreciate your support in helping our students achieve their full potential! Roadrunners, show your layers of brilliance 💚🧅! - ¡Las pruebas de Galileo y AZELLA están a la vuelta de la esquina! Consulte el calendario de exámenes adjunto para conocer las fechas importantes de los exámenes. Estas son algunas de las cosas que puede hacer en casa para ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para los exámenes: 💤Asegúrese de que su hijo duerma lo suficiente la noche anterior a la prueba. 📅Marque los días de prueba en su calendario para recordarle a usted y a su hijo cuándo se realizarán las pruebas. 🍽Su hijo debe tomar un desayuno nutritivo y abundante. Recuerde, el desayuno se sirve en la escuela. ⏰️Asegúrese de que su hijo llegue a tiempo (si no temprano) el día de la prueba. ❤️‍🩹Si su hijo está enfermo, comuníquese con la escuela de inmediato. ¡Apreciamos mucho su apoyo para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a alcanzar su mayor potencial! ¡Roadrunners, demuestren sus capas de brillantez💚🧅!

Congratulations to our Roadrunners who were honored at today's honors assemblies 🥳💚! To continue celebrating their accomplishments, all recipients for Honor Roll, Principal's List, and Perfect Attendance do not have to wear their uniforms all of next week🥳!

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our school will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. We will see everyone on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. En honor a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nuestra escuela estará cerrada el lunes, 19 de enero 2026. Nos vemos el martes, 20 de enero 2026.

Huge shoutout to our Roadrunners, Ivanna Borbon and Melanny Geronimo-Ozuna, for taking on the District Spelling Bee! 🐝✨ You both showed incredible bravery and talent under the bright lights. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛💪

📝🏆 It’s almost time to spell! 🏆📝
The District Spelling Bee takes place tomorrow, Friday, at 9:00 AM. Come support our students as they compete, learn, and shine!
310 W. Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621

Cheer on our students by watching the live stream here:
🎥 https://youtube.com/live/A7XQDkHVmjQ?feature=share

#NUSD1 #Excellenceknownoborders #SpellingBee #StudentAchievement #SchoolPride #FutureLeaders

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💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!

2026 Future Chefs National Challenge.

Students in grades 3–5 are invited to submit their recipes using the QR code on the flyer or by completing a recipe card, which can be picked up from the elementary school lunch clerks. The deadline for recipe submissions is Friday, February 13, 2026.

One lucky winner from each elementary school will be selected as a finalist to compete at Nogales High School on March 4, 2026.

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!💚

👑 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💚!

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💚🎉🥳🎊🎈!

Open Art Studio- Classes at the 1904 Courthouse

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🩵!

​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🌟!