Tiger News
Arrey Elementary Newsletter, April 2026
Dear AES Families,
As we return from Spring Break and begin the final chapter of our school year, I want to share a powerful quote:
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t… you’re right.”
This quote reminds us how important mindset is for our students. Believing in yourself, trying your best, and not giving up when something feels difficult are all key ingredients to success.
Over the past several months, our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard in reading and math. Just like athletes preparing for a championship game, our students have been practicing, learning new skills, and building confidence every single day. In many ways, state testing is our Super Bowl - the opportunity for students to show how much they have learned and grown this year.
Between the beginning of the year and middle of the year, we saw encouraging growth in both reading and math across multiple grade levels. Our teachers have been working diligently to analyze student data, provide targeted instruction, and support students through small group learning and interventions. Most importantly, our students have been putting in the effort to improve their skills and become stronger learners.
As we move into this important time of the school year, my hope for our students is simple:
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Believe in yourself
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Give your best effort
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Stay focused and positive
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Show what you know
State assessments in Reading and Math begin April 13, and we are confident that our students are ready. Families can support their children by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, arrive to school on time each day, and come ready to do their very best.
We are so proud of the growth our students have already shown this year, and we look forward to seeing them continue to shine. At Arrey Elementary, our students have worked hard all year - and now it’s time for them to show what they know. Go Tigers!
Let's do this!!
Ms. Brandy Williams
Principal
Arrey Elementary
We would like to give a SHOUT OUT to these AMAZING AES students! Congratulations for your hard work during the month of March! Way to go!!
AES Students of the Month:
- Alessandra Ontiveros
- Gianna Rivera
- Axel Mendoza
- Riley Varble
- Huxley Knull
- Bella Gamboa
- Anel Rodriguez
- Marcos Mendieta
- Daleyza Bazaldua
Perfect Attendance:
- DominiQ Arredondo
- Aleah Cardenas
- Luciana Corral Alvidrez
- Noah Garcia
- Arianna Gomez
- Ximena Hernandez
- Anu Larson
- Alessandra Ontiveros Fernandez
- Milo Potter
- Ivan Reyes
- Isabel Rios
- Estevan Sanchez
- Daleyza Tagle
- Ezekielle Villa
Super Hero Readers:
- Riley Varble
- Jahnessa Avalos
- Sofia Rios
- Ximena Hernandez
- Emilio Garcia
- Arianna Mendieta
- Danny Tierrablanca
- Damian Hernandez
- Araceli Martinez
- Santiago Torres-Rios
- Galilea Jacquez
- Ivan Reyes
IXL Math Superstars:
- Congratulations to 4th Grade!! They have answered 76,330 math questions correctly!
ALL AES students have answered 381,308 math questions correctly! Great job!!
AES March Students of the Month
AES March Perfect Attendance
AES March Superhero Readers
Hi Families!
Happy spring!
Square 1 Art packets were sent home before break. The self-portraits that the kids did were amazing, so the stickers look great. Our order deadline is April 21. All profits will go to the PTO.
Children in grades K-4 have been working with line and color while refining their painting skills. They’ve been discovering the powerful world of color mixing. 5th graders are finishing up a unit about visual symbols. They are painting their own symbol on fabric in order to create a flag. It’s great to see our student artists hone their craft; they are controlling paint and brush with competence and even grace!
On Thursday April 16th at 5:00, local artist Kyle Cunningham will be offering a printmaking workshop. Kyle will be setting up his small letterpress. (More info to come) This is free and open to all. Please come with your child.
In case you were wondering, we are still in need of egg cartons. If you finish a carton, please send it in with your student.
As always, please reach out with questions or concerns or ideas. We welcome your input about current and future art projects!
Be well,
Thea Storz
Rhonda Nickles
Art Supplies to have at home:
Crayons, markers, glue, scissors, watercolor paints, paper, modeling clay, model magic clay.
Here’s the link to the film that 3rd and 4th graders watched in art: Sculptor Alexander Calder using his small kinetic sculptures to perform a circus. Enjoy sharing this with your child. It’s quite engaging!
https://www.ubu.com/film/calder_circus.html
Fun art websites:
Hello, Arrey families and community,
As you know, Arrey Elementary is proud to be a Community School, which means we are committed to supporting the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. As the AES Community Schools Coordinator, I work closely with families, staff, and community partners to connect students and families with helpful services and resources. From family engagement events to connecting families with community supports, these partnerships are an important part of helping our students succeed. As the saying goes, it truly takes a village to raise a child, and we are grateful for the many organizations and community members who work alongside us to support AES families.
This is the final call for health service providers, community resource agencies, and vendors who would like to participate in our Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on May 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect families with valuable services and celebrate the culture and community of Arrey.
If your organization or business would like to participate, please be sure to sign up by April 30th using the vendor registration link included in this newsletter. We look forward to another great event that brings together our families, community partners, and local organizations in support of our students.
Alfredo Aguirre
AES Community Schools Coordinator
aaguirre@torcschools.net
- 3.30-4.3 SPRING BREAK
- 4.6 All Students Return to School
- 4.6-4.9 Neurodiversity Week
- 4.13-4.23 NM-MSSA State Tests in Reading & Math Grades 3-5 (students will test 2 days during this testing window)
- 4.15 AES Community Council Meeting
- 4.20-4.30 NWEA end of year assessments for grades K-5 (students will test 1-2 days during this testing window)
- 4.20-4.23 Scholastic Book Fair
- 5.4-5.7 AES Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- 5.6 Dress Rehearsal
- 5.7 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 9am-12pm
- 5.4-5.14 Amira K-2 and i-MSSA 3-5 end of year assessments in Reading and Math
- 5.11 School Board Meeting
- 5.16 AES Family Art Night 5pm
- 5.19 HSHS Class of '26 Seniors Walk-the-Halls
- 5.20 5th Grade Santa Fe Field Trip
- 5.20 AES Community Council Meeting 3:15pm
- 5.21 AES Pre-K Graduation Ceremony 9am
- 5.22 HSHS Graduation
- 5.26 Pre-K Water Day
- 5.27 AES Kindergarten & 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- 5.29 Last Day of School!!
