Winters' Well Elementary School

SMUSD Families, I want to take a moment to thank you for your patience and cooperation during today's Reunification Drill at Desert Sunset Elementary and Winters' Well Elementary. Although the drill did have it's hiccups we are pleased with the result and learning experience. As we move forward, our priority is ensuring that everyone in our school community feels safe and supported. Our goal is to continue refining our safety protocols to better protect our students and staff. Thank you again for your understanding and continued partnership in keeping our school community safe. Sincerely, Dr. Winters SMUSD Superintendent.

Apex FUTURE Update! Dear Parents, We’re on the path to success for our Apex fundraiser. Today we learned that FUTURE LEADERS ARE GRATEFUL and show appreciation for all we have in our lives! As Future Leaders we show gratitude for ourselves, for the people around us who help us get better, and for the opportunities we get to improve ourselves! Results so far: Our class has raised $43.33 per lap. Today’s challenge: We are extending the LOG-IN CHALLENGE! Each class that reaches 80% logged-in will receive 1 raffle entry for a chance to win a pizza party! If a class reaches 100% logged-in, then they will get 5 raffle entries! Only one class will win! How Can You Help? LOG IN - SHARE - PLEDGE Need help finding your child’s access code? You can find it on their VIP Badge, use the code of a sibling, or contact me as I have a list of my students’ codes. Thanks for your support! Mr. Bourne Subject Line: Actualización de Apex FUTURO! Queridos Padres, Estamos en el camino hacia el éxito para nuestra recaudación de fondos de Apex. Hoy aprendimos que ¡LOS LÍDERES FUTUROS SON AGRADECIDOS y muestran aprecio por todo lo que tenemos en nuestras vidas! Como Líderes Futuros, mostramos gratitud por nosotros mismos, por las personas que nos rodean y nos ayudan a mejorar, y por las oportunidades que tenemos para mejorar. Resultados hasta ahora: Nuestra clase ha recaudado $43.33 por vuelta. El desafío de hoy: ¡Extendemos el RETO DE INICIO DE SESIÓN! Cada clase que alcance el 80% de inicio de sesión recibirá una participación en el sorteo para tener la oportunidad de ganar una fiesta de pizza. Si una clase alcanza el 100% de inicio de sesión, ¡recibirá 5 participaciones! ¡Solo una clase ganará! ¿Cómo Puede Ayudar? INICIAR SESIÓN - COMPARTIR - PROMETER ¿Necesita ayuda para encontrar el código de acceso de su hijo? Puede encontrarlo en su Insignia VIP, usar el código de un hermano o ponerse en contacto conmigo ya que tengo una lista con los códigos de mis estudiantes. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Mr. Bourne

Pre sale wristbands are available now - $5 in Ms. Geiger's room (save $2 by buying early)

It’s Happening! Apex is HERE!! Dear Parents, Today was our Apex Pep Rally kicking off our two-week fundraiser and leadership program! The Apex Team will be on campus sharing amazing leadership lessons and helping our school raise money for Student Incentives & Classroom Teacher Wish List The fundraiser will end with a super fun celebration event on Friday, May 9th. This Year’s Leadership Theme: APEX FUTURE - As Future Leaders we see that what we do right now can shape our world and make our future brighter! Our School Fundraising Goal: $25,000 Our First Challenge: The class that raises the MOST IN PLEDGES tonight, will take hold of the Apex Top Pledges Medallion!!! Go to www.myapexevent.com and log in using your child’s unique ACCESS CODE. Their Access Code and a QR code for the site can be found on their VIP Badge which is coming home TODAY. Use the “Share Wizard” tool to send a donation link to 10 family members and friends via email, text, and social media asking that they donate online to help our school. Make a flat donation OR pledge a dollar amount per lap that your child completes at the event. Reported laps are capped at 36 max. If a student is absent or unable to participate, their laps completed will default to 30. Be on the lookout for daily updates regarding our pledge totals as a class along with other information about the big event next week. Check out this document for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Thank you, Mr. Bourne, Principal

Family Luau Friday May 2 https://youtu.be/BCIFP6UsViQ

Please check out the latest edition of #WeAreSaddleMountain from our VEX Robotics Team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8pa4AUKn3c

Hey Saddle Mountain Families! Have you noticed a friendly little face popping up in the bottom right corner of our school websites? Well, say hello to your new super-smart sidekick – our very own AI ChatBot! Think of it as your instant information guru, ready to answer your burning questions. Whether you're wondering about school hours, need to find a link to the lunch menu, or just want to know who to contact for a specific question, our ChatBot is here to help, 24/7! We've made it super easy to find – just look for that little chat bubble on any of our school webpages. So, next time you're browsing our websites, give our AI ChatBot a wave and see what it can do! We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. 😊 Happy chatting! Your friends at Saddle Mountain Unified School District #90

Our APEX fundraiser begins April 29. See flyer on our app or Facebook for details.

Join us for our Family Luau Friday, May 2 Presale wristbands are now available for $5.00! Save by purchasing early.

Weekly Update for April 22 https://youtu.be/0CKVtECEI_w

Remember, no school Friday, April 18 due to district spring holiday.

Good morning SMUSD Families, we are continuing to have technical issues. Phones, Email, and the Website may be impacted. Please continue to use ROOMS to communicate with teachers and staff. We are working diligently to correct the issue. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Congratulations to Andrea Stoneburg, multi-grade level Structured Teaching Classroom teacher, our Teacher of the Year! Ms. Stoneburg has set the bar high for her students and they have had amazing successes in academics, life skills, and self regulation. Her classroom has become one of strong connections and positive culture. She continues to develop her support team, who are equally compassionate about student success. Ms. Stoneburg went into this year expecting a completely different path, but has really found a role perfectly matches the love she has for kids. Thank you!

Good morning families, The district is currently experiencing phone issues for both incoming and outgoing calls. We are working to repair the lines as quickly as possible. Please use ROOMS or Email to connect to teachers and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

APEX Leadership Program and Fundraising Starts April 29 More information coming soon...

Weekly Update for April 8: AzSci testing for 5th grade students this week: https://youtu.be/tjfpW8pjZZY https://youtu.be/OsSLpwvFSGQ

CTE Camp is open to current 5th-7th grade students. Registration deadline is April 18th.

Check out the latest edition of the Saddle Mountain Shoutout! https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/april-saddle-mountain-shoutout

AZ State Testing begins this week. Please see schedule in Facebook and our Saddle Mountain app:

April lunch menu now available on Facebook or Saddle Mountain app