Hi Parents!
Today was our Apex Pep Rally, kicking off our 2-week fundraiser and leadership program! 🎉 The Apex Team will be on campus teaching leadership and helping us raise money for Teacher Wishlists, Additional Soccer goals for the field, and Possible gym renovations.
🎯 Theme: APEX LEVEL UP – Growing stronger, aiming higher, leading better!
📅 Event Day: Friday, May 8th
💰 Class Goal: $10,000 school goal
🔥 Today’s Challenge: Login Lift-Off: Any class that gets to 75% logged in TONIGHT gets to....pie Showtime Shane
📲 Go to www.myapexevent.com
🔐 Use your child’s ACCESS CODE (on the VIP badge coming home TODAY!)
🛜Click HERE for a website tutorial and instructions on how to share!
Share their link with 10 family & friends via the Share Wizard!
Donations can be flat or per lap (max 42; default 36 if absent).
Pre-K: flat donations only.
❓ Need help? Check out the Parent FAQ.
Thanks for your support!
Mr. Bourne, Principal
¡Hola Padres!
¡Hoy tuvimos nuestro Pep Rally de Apex, dando inicio a nuestro programa de liderazgo y recaudación de fondos de 2 semanas! 🎉 El equipo de Apex estará en la escuela enseñando liderazgo y ayudándonos a recaudar fondos para Listas de deseos de los maestros, porterías de fútbol adicionales para el campo y posibles renovaciones del gimnasio..
🎯 Tema: APEX LEVEL UP – ¡Crecer más fuerte, apuntar más alto, liderar mejor!
📅 Día del Evento: Viernes, 8 de mayo
💰 Meta de la Clase: $10,000 school wide
🔥 Desafío de Hoy: ¡Despegue de inicios de sesión! Cualquier clase que logre que el 75% de sus alumnos inicien sesión ESTA NOCHE se ganará... ¡un pastel! — Showtime Shane
📲 Ve a www.myapexevent.com
🔐 Usa el CÓDIGO DE ACCESO de tu hijo/a (en la insignia VIP que lleva a casa HOY).
🛜 ¡Haz clic AQUÍ para ver un tutorial del sitio web y las instrucciones para compartir!
¡Compartan su enlace con 10 familiares y amigos usando el Share Wizard!
💰 Las donaciones pueden ser en monto fijo o por vuelta (máximo 42; predeterminado 36 si está ausente).
Pre-Kínder: solo donaciones fijas.
❓ ¿Necesitan ayuda? Visiten el FAQ para Padres.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Mr. Bourne, Director
Today was our Apex Pep Rally, kicking off our 2-week fundraiser and leadership program! 🎉 The Apex Team will be on campus teaching leadership and helping us raise money for Teacher Wishlists, Additional Soccer goals for the field, and Possible gym renovations.
🎯 Theme: APEX LEVEL UP – Growing stronger, aiming higher, leading better!
📅 Event Day: Friday, May 8th
💰 Class Goal: $10,000 school goal
🔥 Today’s Challenge: Login Lift-Off: Any class that gets to 75% logged in TONIGHT gets to....pie Showtime Shane
📲 Go to www.myapexevent.com
🔐 Use your child’s ACCESS CODE (on the VIP badge coming home TODAY!)
🛜Click HERE for a website tutorial and instructions on how to share!
Share their link with 10 family & friends via the Share Wizard!
Donations can be flat or per lap (max 42; default 36 if absent).
Pre-K: flat donations only.
❓ Need help? Check out the Parent FAQ.
Thanks for your support!
Mr. Bourne, Principal
¡Hola Padres!
¡Hoy tuvimos nuestro Pep Rally de Apex, dando inicio a nuestro programa de liderazgo y recaudación de fondos de 2 semanas! 🎉 El equipo de Apex estará en la escuela enseñando liderazgo y ayudándonos a recaudar fondos para Listas de deseos de los maestros, porterías de fútbol adicionales para el campo y posibles renovaciones del gimnasio..
🎯 Tema: APEX LEVEL UP – ¡Crecer más fuerte, apuntar más alto, liderar mejor!
📅 Día del Evento: Viernes, 8 de mayo
💰 Meta de la Clase: $10,000 school wide
🔥 Desafío de Hoy: ¡Despegue de inicios de sesión! Cualquier clase que logre que el 75% de sus alumnos inicien sesión ESTA NOCHE se ganará... ¡un pastel! — Showtime Shane
📲 Ve a www.myapexevent.com
🔐 Usa el CÓDIGO DE ACCESO de tu hijo/a (en la insignia VIP que lleva a casa HOY).
🛜 ¡Haz clic AQUÍ para ver un tutorial del sitio web y las instrucciones para compartir!
¡Compartan su enlace con 10 familiares y amigos usando el Share Wizard!
💰 Las donaciones pueden ser en monto fijo o por vuelta (máximo 42; predeterminado 36 si está ausente).
Pre-Kínder: solo donaciones fijas.
❓ ¿Necesitan ayuda? Visiten el FAQ para Padres.
¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Mr. Bourne, Director
Weekly Update for April 28:
APEX fundraiser starts this week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jIUQLAPO4c&feature=youtu.be
APEX fundraiser starts this week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jIUQLAPO4c&feature=youtu.be
Attention future 5th -8th grade RFMS Students! Are you interested in competition robotics? Ruth Fisher Middle School will be hosting tryouts on June 1, 2026, from 2 to 5 pm. Tryouts will be on the second floor of the gym. We hope to see you there!

On Tuesday, April 28 our playground will be closed in the morning to prepare for a student pep rally.
Please drop off students at the gym doors near the office between 6:30 and 7:00 AM rather than the regular drop off gates. Thank you.
Spirit Week begins April 28!

Make a difference, Become a teacher!

Apex is coming!


Weekly Update April 21:
4th and 5th grade concert Wednesday, April 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADGAgZaTAI
4th and 5th grade concert Wednesday, April 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADGAgZaTAI
🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Our Apex Fundraiser is just around the corner, happening in two weeks! 🚀 We're gearing up to raise funds for Teacher Wishlists, Additional Soccer goals for the field, and Possible gym renovations, and we need your support! Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved and help make a difference. 💪 #ApexFundraiser #SchoolCommunity #SupportEducation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xaLpZR5UKpg1rRL0ejlBjrCjFaQmigB5/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xaLpZR5UKpg1rRL0ejlBjrCjFaQmigB5/view?usp=share_link

Early notice for Spirit Week beginning April 28:

Food Pantry Tomorrow:

Frios will be on campus tomorrow. Enjoy a tasty treat and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind program. Pops are $4 and 20% comes back to our students. Thank you @FriosWestValley

Weekly Update for April 14:
AASA Assessments this week.
Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=SfRJXlLOaho
AASA Assessments this week.
Kindergarten Registration on Wednesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=SfRJXlLOaho
Kindergarten promotion will be held at Tonopah Valley High School on May 27 this year.
Incoming Kindergarten registration is this Wednesday from 4 - 6 PM. Call 623-474-5301 for appointments.
For all registered Kindergarten students for 2026 - 2027, camp sign up is now open.



Winters Well successes were celebrated at our April Board meeting. Congratulations to art teacher Mrs. Jerry, student of the month representative Zeke, and our Robotics team!




It's getting hot in here! Please remember to send a reusable water bottle with your children at school:


Kindergarten registration will be available for the upcoming year on April 15. Call now to reserve an appointment:

Good afternoon SMUSD Families. The School Board will be voting on the district boundary changes at the Governing Board Meeting on Wednesday April 8th at 6 p.m. These changes come from the recent decision to reconfigure our schools. Boundaries will be as follows: TVHS (9-12, Remains the same) WWES (K-4, Remains the same) RFMS (5-8, Becomes current WWES boundary) TES & DSES (K-4 and 5-8 for the Tartesso and Teravalis communities). We will continue communication as further decisions are made regarding transportation, athletics, and more. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this period.
April Lunch Menu:

Dear Saddle Mountain Unified School District Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder to please complete your child’s summer school registration by Friday, April 3rd at 11:59 PM. The registration form will close promptly at that time. If your child was recommended for summer school, a registration form should have already been provided. We encourage you to submit the form as soon as possible to ensure your child’s participation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your attention to this important deadline. Sincerely, Liz Giacovelli Estimados padres y tutores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Saddle Mountain: Este es un recordatorio para que completen la inscripción de su hijo(a) a la escuela de verano antes del viernes, 3 de abril a las 11:59 p.m. El formulario de inscripción se cerrará puntualmente a esa hora. Si su hijo(a) fue recomendado(a) para la escuela de verano, ya debería haber recibido un formulario de inscripción. Les recomendamos enviarlo lo antes posible para asegurar la participación de su hijo(a). Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, por favor comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a). Gracias por su atención a esta fecha límite importante. Atentamente, Liz Giacovelli
