March News

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Goals: ELA 33%, Math 32%, Science 26% Making Progress 52%, Reclassify 16%

Dear Welty Family,

March has stomped into Mary Welty like a friendly ogre—big, busy, and full of excitement! 🐲💚✨ We’ll be celebrating Read Across America 📚📖, P/T Conferences 😊💕St. Patrick’s Day 🍀🌈, and Spring Break ☀️🏖️. Each of these events gives our students wonderful opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun along the way—because learning is always better with a little joy! 😄🎉 We invite you to join us in the celebration. Please check the newsletter 📰 and our social media pages 📲 for important dates and ways to get involved.

As we march forward into the month 🥁➡️, we are getting closer to our important testing time 📝. Our teachers are working hard—like ogres guarding their swamp 💪🐸—to make sure students feel prepared and confident. You can support your child at home by ensuring they get plenty of sleep 😴, complete their homework ✏️, and read every day 📘❤️. And remember, just like Shrek needs Donkey 🐴, we need our students here every day—consistent attendance really matters 🏫✅!

We are looking forward to a magical ✨, hardworking 💼, and ogre-the-top amazing month ahead!

Mrs. Silva, Principal
(and proud leader of this amazing swamp!)💚

Ms. Sandoval is an outstanding educator who goes above and beyond for her students every day. She creates a positive, welcoming classroom where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn. Through her dedication, patience, and strong commitment to student success, Ms. Sandoval consistently makes a meaningful difference in our school community. We are grateful for her hard work and proud to recognize her as Teacher of the Month! 🍎✨💛📚✨

Spring Break is a wonderful time to relax and recharge—but it’s also a great opportunity to keep reading skills strong as we prepare for AASA state testing. Here are some simple, stress-free ways to help your child stay ready:

• 📚 Read every day – Even 15–20 minutes helps build stamina and comprehension.

• 🛋️ Read anywhere – On the couch, outside, or before bed—comfort counts!

• ❓ Ask questions after reading – Who? What happened? Why? What evidence supports the answer?

• 🔍 Practice text evidence – Encourage your child to go back to the text to find answers.

• 🧠 Talk about the story – Discuss characters, main ideas, and lessons learned.

• 📝 Write about reading – Have your child write or tell a short summary or opinion.

• 📖 Read different types of texts – Stories, nonfiction, directions, menus, or articles.

• 😄 Keep it positive and fun – Praise effort, not just correct answers.

• 💤 Balance learning and rest – A relaxed brain learns best!

• 🌟 Build confidence – Remind your child they are capable and prepared.

Thank you for supporting your child’s learning—even during the break! Your encouragement makes a big difference as we head into AASA testing season. 💙📊📘

• 🌙 Keep a steady routine

• 🎒 Prep ahead
  Pack bags and clothes the night before.

• 🗓️ Plan smart
  Schedule appointments after school when you can.

• 💬 Speak positively
  Happy words about school build confidence.

• 💌 Send encouragement
  A smile or “You’ve got this!” helps a lot.

• 🎉 Cheer attendance
  Every school day is a win!

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Title IV B afterschool program is funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the Arizona Department of Education. For more information visit: http://www.azed.gov/21stcclc/