All Things Avondale Feb. 21, 2025

The Avondale-Goodyear Education Foundation is a non-profit foundation that provides support for college scholarships and recognition programs that honor the excellent work of our staff. The Foundation offers annual college scholarships to students who have promoted from eighth grade from any one of our schools, graduated from high school (Spring 2025), and have been accepted to a university, junior college or vocational/technical/health-related program. The deadline for applying is Friday, March 21. Simply click the link below for more information and to apply.

The University of Arizona sponsored an amazing field trip for Copper Trails' fourth graders! The students had the opportunity to visit Alamar Park in Tolleson, where they were able to immerse themselves in a variety of engaging lessons.

During the trip, the students participated in hands-on activities that focused on the water cycle, sustainability, and Arizona-specific environmental topics. They learned valuable information through real-world examples and interactive training. It was truly a memorable and educational experience for our students!

It was a productive day at Desert Star School as they held their Bus Safety Day! The students participated in a bus evacuation drill, where they learned how to exit the bus safely and responsibly in case of an emergency. They did a fantastic job demonstrating their readiness and understanding of the safety procedures.

A big thank you to our dedicated staff and bus drivers who guided the students through this important drill. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Kindergartners at Lattie Coor School are diligently developing their writing skills. In Ms. Valle’s class, students had the opportunity to write about what they love and explain why. This activity gave them a chance to express their creativity while working on their writing abilities.

It’s inspiring to see how our students' confidence grows as they develop their writing skills. The joy of learning is evident in every word they write, and it’s clear that these young learners are on the path to becoming great authors. Keep up the fantastic work, little writers!

The excitement was high as Michael Anderson School's sixth graders explored the concept of volume using cubic units! The classroom was filled with energy as they dove into hands-on activities to better understand how to calculate volume.

The students worked together, sharing ideas and strategies as they figured out the volume of different colored boxes. It was amazing to see them engaged and collaborating, making math both fun and interactive!

Hooray for hard work! Wildflower's amazing first graders have been putting in a tremendous effort, and now it’s time to celebrate their success.

Students who score 80% or higher on their Fundations assessments and sight word lists earn a spot in the "80% Club." To honor their achievement, these top-performing students enjoyed a special party packed with fun activities, celebrating their dedication and academic success.

It's finally here...Spring sports tryouts for boys basketball, cheerleading, and softball (grades 5-8) begin February 24, 2025, after school. *Reminder ... all athletes must have a sports physical and be cleared by the school nurse prior to tryouts. We're looking forward to an exciting sports season!

Do you have a child turning five years old by August 31? Now is the time to enroll for kindergarten for fall 2025! We hope to see you at one of our schools' kindergarten registration events! Please contact any AESD school for more information on registration or call 623-772-5000.

AESD is proud of our amazing teachers. Parents and guardians can nominate your outstanding teacher for Arizona's Family 3TV Silver Apple Award. Nominations are accepted through March 16, 2025. Winning teachers will receive a $1,000 prize and will be featured on 3TV! Simply download the Silver Apple Nomination Form, in 100 words or less share "Why This Teacher Is Special," get the principal's signature, and email it to apple@azfamily.com. For more information, visit azfamily.com/silverapple.