2.15.26 Family Newsletter

Reminder- Monday is a teacher work day, so there is no school for students.

Thank you everyone who attended the awards ceremony on Friday. It is always great to celebrate the success of our students. Now we move into the 3rd quarter and continue to work hard!

Looking ahead to this week, our Battle of the Books team will compete on Tuesday! We are excited for them and are sending them all of the good luck wishes!!

We have one more week of our sock driver. Currently in the lead is Kindergarten with 205 pairs of socks, 2nd place is 1st grade with 199 and 3rd pace is 5th grade with 141. We have one more week..will Kindergarten keep the lead??

Each year, every school nominates a Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. We are pleased to announce ours for the 2025-2026 school year......

Teacher of the Year..... MRS. BARBARA KALNICKI

Classified Employee of the Year...........MS. JOYCE HILL

Here is how they were described by their fellow colleagues:

Mrs. Kalnicki- "Mrs. Kalnicki is an exceptional educator who consistently places her students’ needs at the forefront of her work. She creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. By building meaningful one-on-one relationships, she ensures each student receives the guidance and encouragement they need. Her unwavering professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for her students truly set her apart and make a lasting impact on all she serves."

Ms. Hill- "Ms. Hill is the steady, sincere, and humble heart of the learning environment at QCE. Whether working with students in the hallway or supporting small groups, she is consistently positive—cheering students on, encouraging them to do their best, and helping each child feel seen and valued. Ms. Hill builds authentic, trusting relationships by listening to students and patiently guiding them toward success. Her dedication to daily reading support has led to measurable growth, including remarkable progress from students who began the year well below grade level. She leads with heart, models integrity and compassion, and quietly takes initiative to meet the needs of both students and colleagues. Always one step ahead, she supports the classroom in countless ways while fostering a love of learning that inspires children to thrive. Ms. Hill embodies the highest standards of our school community and is truly deserving of recognition as Classified Employee of the Year."

One thing we love to do here at Queens Creek is celebrate! Celebrate all things! So lets start shouting out some staff members that have gone above and beyond for your student(s) or family. Please complete the form below if you want them to be recognized! Our staff is one in a million. :)

https://forms.office.com/r/Ti8ME1hnXJ