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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Kevin Randolph (Computers Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Randolph helped Mr. Harm’s class when it was deeply needed! Staff of the Month (March): Brittany Robbins (Kitchen Staff) Reason Nominated: Brittany does an incredible job in the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Tom Ellis (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: For five years, Mr. Ellis has been a reliable and awesome teacher. He is thoughtful and caring towards his students and has had an immense positive impact on

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Sierra Booth Reason Nominated: Sierra is an outstanding lead to the kindergarten team. She does an amazing job with her students and gracefully handles difficult and unpredictable situations. Staff of the Month (February): Alascia Lucero

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Yvette Eide (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Yvette is great teacher! She is truly involved in valuing her students best interest. She is excellent at getting all of her kinder students to read! Staff of the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Mr. Erickson (Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Erickson is committed to his students, this school and the musical. He has a way of making people feel appreciated and supported both in and out of school.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Janet Tiam (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Janet has been doing so much while our lead has been gone and she already works so hard when we’re all here. We are grateful for her! Staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Theresa Ganeku (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Theresa always brings her best to the classroom. She loves helping her students learn! Staff of the Month (January): Rebecca Raz (Aide) Reason Nominated: Rebecca goes above and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Jill Musselman (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: As a new ESS teacher Jill is always on top of her paperwork and meets all deadlines. She supports the ESS team with students, jumps to fill in for

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Amanda Parker (Third Grade) Reason Nominated: Amanda is always willing to help with anything. She is often creating documents that make our recording easier and more understandable. Amanda goes above and beyond with her students

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Jennifer Avenell (First Grade) Reason Nominated: Ms. Avenell is an incredible team member. She is always willing to help out whenever it is needed and is a supportive and caring coworker. We love you, Ms.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Mrs. Haugen (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Our rockstar teacher this month is Mrs. Haugen. Mrs. Haugen teaches Kindergarten and was chosen for all the effort she puts into her classroom. She chooses engaging activities and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Elementary Teacher of the Month (January): Chandra McGaugh-Phillips (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. McGaugh-Phillips is a great team member and works hard for her students. She is always bringing new ideas to the table and looks to improve on her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Ms. Faul (Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Faul is one of our amazing music teachers on campus. She makes music so much fun for her students and is helpful in every way, jumping in to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Alex Grijalva (RISE and Robotics Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alex has been an awesome addition to our campus in so many ways!  From the beginning starting as our Permanent Substitute, to RISE teacher, to doing Student

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Kirsten Krueger (Substitute Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kirsten is an amazing permanent substitute teacher! She is always so flexible and willing to work hard to make the school run smoothly. Staff of the Month (January): Audra

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Cheryl Cardinal (Grade 4 Teacher) Reason Nominated: Cheryl shows up for work everyday doing her best for her students and her team. This year has been full of frustrations and challenges but she continues to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Ms. Griffin (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Griffin shows dedication along with flexibility whenever she is needed to sub for classes. She always has a great attitude and truly cares for her students. Staff of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Keith Duty (Fifth Grade teacher) Reason Nominated: He always goes the extra mile to provide quality lessons for his class and make sure that his students are well cared for! He truly cares about his

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Dawn Fetcher (Computers Teacher) Reason Nominated: Dawn is so flexible and helps out with so many classes! When teachers are out, she has been called MANY times to substitute for their classes. She has been

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Amanda Stillman (Librarian) Reason Nominated: Mrs Stillman is a fabulous librarian, she always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face. Staff of the Month (January): Easton Nickerson (ESS Paraprofessional) Reason Nominated: Mr.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Kandice Kosier (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kandice is so kind and makes everyone feel warm and welcome. She is always positive and smiling. She is very loved by all. Staff of the Month (January): Tosha

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Chandler)

Teacher of the Month (January): Nichole Gillespie (JH ELA/Social Studies Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Gillespie is such an excellent team player. She is always ready to fill in wherever and whenever needed. Her commitment to our Legacy standards show in everything

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Ms. Myers (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Teaching kindergarten is not an easy role but Ms. Meyers does it with such care and love. Her patience is outstanding and she celebrates the little wins each and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Mary Evans (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mary Evans has brought art to life on our campus! She builds relationships with any student who crosses her path. She has made connections and lasting impressions on staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Ms. Tyger (Kindergarten – Grade 2 Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Tyger is a one woman music department. She is handling so much (including taking on the musical) and has been holding everything together! Staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Jeremiah Cohen (ESS Team Lead) Reason Nominated: Mr. Cohen has accepted the challenge of a lead position. He has a positive influence on staff and students and is great with the team. Mr. Cohen is

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Corey Thompson Reason Nominated: Corey always steps up and handles issues that need addressing. He volunteers to help out with activities even when he’s busy. He is such a team player.  Corey is an absolutely

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Ronnete Hendrickson (Eighth Grade ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ronnete is a constant source of positivity. She is always there to point out the good in what’s going on. She makes it fun to come to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Mrs. Ashlee Gibson (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Ashlee Gibson is the epitome of what a caring, loving, and dedicated teacher should embody. Her ability to connect with students is masterful and because of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Elementary Teacher of the Month (December): Megan Cote Reason Nominated: Mrs. Cote is well deserving as a teacher of the month as she has been an amazing team lead and teacher for her students. Mrs. Cote goes above and beyond

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Audra Nuttall Reason Nominated: Audra Nuttall was selected as our Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Nuttall is a 4th grade teacher who instills a love for learning in her students! She is a wonderful team

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Thomas Kerdels Reason Nominated: He came to us from Tennessee and is leading a German-speaking club for our campus. This is his second year here on the campus and teaches 5th grade with ease. The kids

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Lee Anne Crawford (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: As a new art teacher, Ms. Crawford has really developed an “ALL IN” approach to teaching. She is not only an incredible teacher but is willing to jump

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Christopher Eckerson (ESS Specialist) Reason Nominated: Mr. Eckerson always is willing to help out anyone in need. He cares about his students and is always a positive influence to those around him. Staff of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Lauren Rhoades (ESS teacher) Reason Nominated: This month Mrs. Rhoades has shown what is means to be a team player and be a “212er” when it comes to helping her students, staff, and the social

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Tracie Laurence (Fourth Grade) Reason Nominated: Tracie continues to go above and beyond to help the team. She stays late EVERY single day to get things done. She is an awesome supportive team member. Tracie

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Martina Breneiser (Second Grade) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Breneiser is always so patient and kind with staff and students. She is a valuable team player always supporting her colleagues. She advocates for the needs of her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Jessica Ragland (Special Education Teacher) Reason Nominated: She is always patient with her students and makes it a goal that her students feel important! Staff of the Month (December): Kimberly Grattan (Permanent Substitute) Reason Nominated:

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Natalie Hardy (Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Hardy is an amazing teacher. She is always ready to go with a smile on her face. The students and staff love her. Not only does she take

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Mr. David Hays (JH Social Studies) Reason Nominated: Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and a bright light on our campus! Your love for teaching students is observed through your enthusiasm for the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Shelby Proctor (Grade 2 Teacher) Reason Nominated: Shelby is always so positive, solution minded, a good leader and so engaging. We love her amazing dedication to her students and great style! Staff of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Michelle  (Sixth Grade History) Reason Nominated: Michelle does a great job leading our CTM! Staff of the Month (November): Angie Martinez Reason Nominated: Angie is very supportive and helpful!

Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Crystal Bradbury (Fourth Grade)  Reason Nominated: Mrs. Bradbury brings the campus much-needed coffee drinks and has a positive attitude always. She is focused on bringing good culture to our school and embodies the One Team,

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Elementary Teacher of the Month (October): Computer Teacher: Jessica Sandoval (Computer Teacher) Ms. Sandoval has been a tremendous asset to our campus and helps in so many different ways. We are very fortunate to have her on our team and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Francis Laguna (6th Grade Teacher) Mrs. Laguna is always willing to help anyone out. We are so blessed to have Laguna; she is a great asset to our team and has stepped up and taken

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Staff of the Month (September): Dwayne Jenkins  Mr. Jenkins is always around to help when you need him. His sense of humor always keeps us smiling.  Teacher of the Month (September): Ryan Klein (Physical Education Teacher) The students love Mr.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Mrs. Blankenship Mrs. Blankenship is our teacher of the month because she has done a fantastic job of leading her team as a new teacher on the Peoria Campus! She is a positive role model

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Mandy Todd (Lead Permanent Substitute Teacher) As a Perm sub, Mandy started the year as a long term fifth grade teacher. No one would have known that she was not the real teacher of record

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Staff of the Month (September): Cristin Coppock (1:1 Paraprofessional)  Cristin is an asset to the Falcon Family. She pours her heart and soul into her students and her team. We are so lucky to have her.  Teacher of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Kristin Feltner (Third Grade Teacher)  Reason Nominated: She is wonderful, one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. She is always there to help anyone that needs it. Not only is she a wonderful team

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Get your tickets for the RISE County Fair!

RISE students of all grade levels recently teamed up to build the RISE County Fair Amusement Park. This project tested the creativity and problem-solving skills of students who were tasked with creating their dream park using everyday materials. First, the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Mrs. Marcela Arrubla (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: All Marcela’s hard work with not only the ESS team, but also with supporting all students on campus, does not go unnoticed! She is dedicated and passionate about

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Christopher Jones Reason Nominated: Chris subbed for another teacher when they were out and he did amazing with the kids. He was patient and kind with them. He is always helping out wherever there is

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Amber Athey (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Amber was nominated for taking on a lead role and for being so supportive of her team. Staff of the Month (August): April Moose (Aide) Reason Nominated: April was

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Jen Gerber Reason Nominated: The kids lucky enough to have had Mrs. Gerber as a teacher love her forever! And we’re thrilled that now ALL of our Titans will benefit from her experience, talent and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Jill Richard (Junior High History Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jill is one of our new teachers. She has jumped right in and been an amazing help for her junior high team. Staff of the Month (August):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Ana Calderon (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ana is creative and brings levity to everything. She is always excited to learn and share ideas! She creates an incredible classroom community. Ana has a contagious smile

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Vanessa Garcia (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: All Vanessa’s hard work with not only the ESS team, but also with training teachers and supporting all students on campus does not go unnoticed! This campus is better

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Jenna Castilleja (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Miss Castilleja has really stepped up to the plate since the school year started. She has covered classrooms in almost every grade level while her kids were out

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Rachel Powell (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Rachel is a kind and positive role model on our campus for all. She is very supportive of her team and strong in what she does. Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Pam Bollig (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Pam is so willing to be wherever she is needed! She always volunteers to help out. She is fantastic and a super hero! Staff of the Month (August): Angela

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Jamie File (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jamie goes far above and beyond as a math teacher. She created spreadsheets after the last cumulative test, noting how many questions were missed by students and which

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Mrs. Laura Shamblin (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Shamblin is always kind and helpful to others. She is so positive and patient with students! Staff of the Month (August): Mrs. Diana Kim (Paraprofessional) Reason

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Valerie Margarita (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Valerie is always out on Driveline and is always the sweetest. She does an amazing job at staying positive. Valerie always has a smile on her face and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Kristen Cardon (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kristen was nominated because she always goes above and beyond. She has experienced so many changes with the staffing on her team and still maintains a positive attitude.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Vincent Dalke (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Dalke is always willing to help out students and teachers around campus. He jumps in wherever there is a need. You can find him after school running our

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Luis Peters (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Peters has a great attitude! He Is always willing to help and has great rapport with the students. Staff of the Month (August): Bree D’Eridita (Cafeteria Aide)

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Mrs. Parra (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Parra is doing a fantastic job of leading her team this year with two brand new fourth grade teachers and all of the craziness a new school

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Alissa Castro (ESS Lead Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Castro has been an essential puzzle piece in our ESS Department this year. She has gone above and beyond holding meetings, seeing students, and working around the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (August): Carley Forayter (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Forayter has done an amazing job in setting up her team for success this school year. She welcomed many new teammates and continues to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Vicente Garza (Grade 3 Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Garza is an amazing teacher who goes above and beyond for the school and his students. He is always holding his students to high standards. Staff of the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (August)

Teacher of the Month (August): Brigitte Denette (Grade 2 Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Denette is an amazing person and teacher. She strives to make things better and is always there to help problem solve. She has helped her team as

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Megan Sholes (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Megan is a wonderful, kind spirit who is always helping with ideas and resources. She excels at supporting students, families and her peers. Staff of the Month (April):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (May)

Teacher of the Month (May): Julia Yellen (Math Specialist) Reason Nominated: Julia has rearranged her schedule to support our testing needs, sub in classrooms and team up with teachers to support student needs. She is flexible, helpful and such an

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Adrienne Jackson (Kindergarten Lead Teacher) Reason Nominated: Adrienne goes above and beyond for her students! She is amazing and has welcomed students back to her class while still teaching online students at the same time. 

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Laarni Layon (Junior High Math Specialist) Reason Nominated: Laarni goes above and beyond to support students who are struggling with math. Mrs. Layon provides interventions by re-teaching essential standards and motivating students to continue learning.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (May)

Teacher of the Month (May): Christopher Knight (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Christopher is a great PE Teacher that truly loves what he does. He has a gift as a PE teacher and his students are always getting the full benefit

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Nicole Wilborn (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs Wilborn is a rock star or a Disney princess in the classroom and out! She works for the best for her kiddos while making our jobs easier. Her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (May)

Teacher of the Month (May): Clay Youngblood (School Psychologist) Reason Nominated: Clay works diligently to make sure we are in compliance with all evaluations. He is always willing to work alongside staff to support our students campus wide. He is a

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Meghan Sheehan (Junior High Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Sheehan does a great job connecting and teaching the junior high kids. She is an amazing teammate and great support. She challenges her students and holds them

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Alison Causey (Seventh Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alison is an amazing teacher and coworker. She is always so positive and cheery! The students absolutely love her. Staff of the Month (April): Joseph Meyer (Facilities Manager)

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Laura Hartwig (Computers Teacher/Robotics Advisor) Reason Nominated: It goes beyond saying that Laura is our “go-to” for all that is tech related. She is the epitome of a team player, as she has allowed us

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (May)

Teacher of the Month (May): Steven Brazier (Band Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Brazier has been very flexible helping out with the campus and coverage when needed. He has taken on lead teacher duties while the specials lead is out. Staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Mrs. Mills (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Mills is such a special and talented first grade teacher.  She walks the extra mile not only for her students, but for all students and their parents.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Stephanie Miller (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Stephanie has great classroom management, is a team player and is always all smiles! Staff of the Month (April): Jocelyn Acosta (Title I Aide) Reason Nominated: Jocelyn has

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Mr. Bump (Seventh Grade ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Bump is a wonderful addition to our staff. He has a great rapport with his students and jumps in to help on campus wherever necessary! Staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (April): Megan Cote (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Megan goes above and beyond every single day. Her passion for teaching, patience and dedication to her students is contagious! She knows how to balance

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Roberta Thomason (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Legacy – Queen Creek’s Teacher of the Month for March 2021 is Roberta Thomason. Berta is the epitome of the term professional because she always goes the extra

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Eric Harms (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Eric is always doing fun activities with his class and engaging them with his lessons. He even had trout and adopted a cow this year with his class!

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Nicole Evans (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Evans goes above and beyond for each of her students. She is the fifth grade team lead and has been an amazing support system for each of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Shandell Rosa (Grade 4 Teacher) Reason Nominated: Shandell is always prepared to help, never fails to jump in to assist and has a great personality. She is an integral part of the fourth grade team

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Complete Your Parent Survey Today

The end of the 2020-21 school year is quickly approaching! With the close of the year comes the arrival of your parent survey. We know this has been a unique and momentous year for Legacy families. Your feedback is important

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Free Pizza and Legacy Tours

Did you know that your friends, family and neighbors can earn free pizza simply by touring a Legacy campus? If you know someone who is interested in learning more about your child’s school, please invite them them to sign up

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Teacher Appreciation Week Celebrations

This week we celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for the support and gratitude you have shown to our Legacy teachers and staff! We are truly so proud of our teachers and all they do for our students! Below

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Mother’s Day Ideas

This Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day. We want to extend warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful day to all of our Legacy moms! Do you need some fun ideas for how to celebrate? Below are a few

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Spirit Week Is Next Week!

Don’t forget that we will be hosting Spirit Week across all Legacy campuses from Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21! Each day of the week will have a different theme and students can show their school spirit by dressing

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Jessica Swartz (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Swartz has really stepped up to support the sixth grade team. She is quick to make sure the team has what they need and is a fantastic

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Roberta Thomason (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Legacy – Queen Creek’s Teacher of the Month for March 2021 is Roberta Thomason. Berta is the epitome of the term professional because she always goes the extra

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Donni Baase (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Baase is so willing to help! Donni likes to come up with new and fun ways to support our campus.  She is so fun and energetic

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Chris Greenwell (Eighth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Chris is very helpful and doesn’t let anything keep him down. Staff of the Month (March): Tiffany Robinson (Paraprofessional) Reason Nominated: Ms. Tiffany is always helping when you

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (March): Alyssa Becker (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alyssa is always sweet, cheerful and helpful to others. She goes above and beyond for her students. Alyssa communicates concerns when they arise and works

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Canipe (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Canipe is such a loving and amazing teacher. Her students love how she makes learning fun every single day. She always helps her students, team, and the whole

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Jessica Campbell (Elementary Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jessica is such an inspiring, enthusiastic and passionate educator! She makes her music lessons come to life for her students. Her creativity and way she connects to the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Eide (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Eide is known for her beautiful character. More than ever we want to thank her for her effort, her passion and resilience as she navigated the unprecedented challenges

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Laura VanderMeer (Computers Teacher) Reason Nominated: Laura has been very flexible with AZ State Testing and stepping up to help. She lends her classroom and her time to make sure our students are succeeding. Staff

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Michelle Steward-Chavez (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Michelle is the epitome of a highly effective teacher. She “gets to work and gets to work” which is very appreciated by her colleagues, students, and administration. She is

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Manganello (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Manganello is an AMAZING role model and teacher. She is kind, consistent, supportive to her team, creative and always goes above and beyond. Staff of the Month (March):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Teri Price (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Teri is an excellent person and teacher. She is always working for her students to have fun activities. She is an awesome teacher! Staff of the Month (March):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Mrs. Azalia “Sally” Lomas-Garcia  (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Garcia is a true team player. Sally has been working diligently to finish up her administrative internship this semester. She’s jumped in with both feet

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Erika Baugh (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Erika is an awesome dedicated teacher that goes above and beyond her duties. She has been working so hard to get students caught up from the ever revolving door

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Jennifer Gerber (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer is a great assist to our team. She is always willing to jump right into any situation and learn as much as she can. Currently Jen is

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Debi Cubel (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Debi has been a great addition to our Eagle family! She works incredibly hard so that all her students are successful. She is a strong, self-motivated teacher who

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Alycia Harrison (Special Education Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alycia is always willing to step in when needed and try new ideas to achieve the best outcomes for the students. She is always ready to help

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (April)

Teacher of the Month (April): Patrick Merican (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Merican took on a team of four new-to-Legacy teachers in his first year being a lead. He has established a strong positive team culture, centered around students

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Mascot Announcements

Did you submit a mascot idea for any of our new campuses? Click the links below for exciting videos announcing all the new mascots! Legacy – Deer Valley Legacy – East Tucson Legacy – Mesa Legacy Online Academy

Spirit Week Nominations

Spirit Week will be May 10 – 14 at Legacy campuses and we’re excited to announce that this year’s themes will be nominated by YOU! Nominate a daily theme for this year’s Spirit Week by liking and commenting your favorite

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Legacy District Art Show Winners

Congratulations to all of the students who submitted artwork for Legacy’s District Art show! All artwork was reviewed by a panel of judges and we now have our winners! Please watch the video below to discover who the winners are.

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Kindergarten and Grade 8 Promotion Dates

The end of the year is quickly approaching! This means graduation ceremonies are right around the corner. We are immensely proud of our kindergarten and grade 8 classes of 2020-21! Please click your campus name below to view dates and

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Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – West Surprise

Tuesday, May 25 – Kindergarten Graduation – 9:00 a.m. (Millanes’ AM class), 10:00 a.m. (Hawes’ class), 11:00 a.m. (Wynne’s class), 1:00 p.m. (Dovales’ class) and 2:00 p.m. (Millanes’ PM class). Tuesday, May 25 – Grade 8 Graduation – 5 p.m.

Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Surprise

Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten AM Class Graduation – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten PM Class Graduation – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Grade 8 Graduation – 5:00 p.m.

Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Phoenix

Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten AM Class Graduation – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten PM Class Graduation – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Grade 8 Graduation – 6:00 p.m.

Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Peoria

Tuesday, May 25 – Kindergarten Graduation – 8:30 a.m. (Ms. Contreras’ AM class and Ms. Vargas’ class) and 10:30 a.m. (Ms. Contreras’ PM class and Ms. Squire’s class). Please note we are splitting our kindergarten classes up and having two

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Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Laveen

Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten Graduation – 8:30 am (Wacther’s class and Manganello’s class) and 10:00 am (Minyard’s class and Bell’s class). Wednesday, May 26 –  Grade 8 Graduation – 6 p.m.

Kindergarten Graduations – Goodyear

Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten Graduation – 8:30 a.m. (Penrod’s AM class), 10:00 a.m. (Penrod’s PM class), 1:00 p.m. (Nichitean’s AM and PM class) and 2 p.m.

Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Glendale

Wednesday, May 26 – In-Person Kindergarten AM and PM Students Graduation – 8:10 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. (Please note we will be splitting students alphabetically for these two ceremonies). Wednesday, May 26 – Online Kindergarten AM and PM Students Graduation

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Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Chandler

Wednesday, May 26 – Preschool Graduation – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten Graduation – 8:30 – 9:30 am (Ireland’s class and Moll’s class) and 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Witt’s class, Deenik’s class and Archibald’s class). Wednesday, May 26 –

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Kindergarten and Grade 8 Graduations – Avondale

Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten AM Class Graduation – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 – Kindergarten PM Class Graduation – 7 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27 – Grade 8 Graduation – 6 p.m.

Home Buyers, Mental Health and More!

Have you joined Coyote Parent Academy yet? It is the perfect platform for parents at our North Chandler campus to meet virtually and explore topics that support the academic growth of their children. Please check out the presentations and videos

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Don’t Forget To Vote For a New Mascot!

Have you cast your vote for a mascot for our brand new campuses, Legacy – Deer Valley, Legacy – East Tucson, Legacy – Mesa and Legacy Online Academy? If not, make your voice heard before time runs out! Legacy families,

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LKC Registration Is Now Open!

We want to share with you that registration for Legacy Kids Care for the 2021-22 School Year Is Now Open! Legacy Kids Care (LKC) is a safe, structured, caring, enriching and affordable program led by Legacy Traditional Schools’ trained and

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Mascot Nominations Open Monday!

Legacy – Deer Valley, Legacy – East Tucson, Legacy – Mesa and Legacy Online Academy are all set to open next fall and each of these schools will soon be accepting nominations for their mascots! Throughout April, Legacy encourages families

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Tips For a Successful Year of Preschool

Preschool is a very new and exciting time in a child’s life. At this stage, children are starting to explore so many things, as they begin to build a critical foundation for lifelong learning. Here are a few things to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Mr. Epling (Junior High History Teacher) Reason Nominated: North Valley has been so lucky to have had Mr. Epling teach junior high social studies since we opened our doors in 2017. Mr. Epling has been

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Mrs. Kylie Dolin (Seventh Grade Teacher) Teacher of the Month (February): Mrs. Maria Ramriez (Fourth Grade Teacher) Staff of the Month (February): Micaela Blackgoat (Secretary)

Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Lauren Sanford (Online Seventh Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Lauren is a joy to be around. She is always laughing, singing or sharing goodies! She’s the best. Staff of the Month (February): Victoria Basteguian (Front Office

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Edwina Shirley (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Miss Shirley guides her students through amazing masterpieces! She inspires everyone to be creative. The artwork that she is having the kids complete is amazing. Staff of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Februrary)

Teacher of the Month (February): Frank Rosa (P.E Teacher) Reason Nominated: Frank is always so kind and willing to jump in and help out whenever needed. We are lucky to have him! He is a great help at any moment

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Courtney McAtee (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Courtney is constantly coming up with creative and fun ways to teach concepts and is always willing to share all her great ideas with her teammates. Teacher of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Northwest Tucson)

Teacher of the Month (February): Jessica Campbell (Elementary Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jessica is such an inspiring, enthusiastic and passionate educator! She makes her music lessons come to life for her students. Her creativity and way she connects to the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Phoenix)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (February): Mary Place (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mary’s positive energy and kindness is contagious! She is nice and always has a positive attitude.  She is so loving to the students and her PE

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Mr. Williams (PE Coach) Reason Nominated: Mr. Williams has jumped right in and done a tremendous job building relationships with his students and team. He has quickly become part of the family and we are

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ms. Caitlyn Sentner (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Caitlyn stepped up when her lead teacher was out and took over the lead duties. She was such a team player and made sure everyone on her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Cheryl Cardinal (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Cheryl is our fourth grade lead. She leads her team with a positive, solution minded attitude. She teaches live online sessions in both math and ELA, and maintains

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Ms. Hill (Junior High History Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Hill makes history interesting, entertaining and come alive. Only great teachers do this! She is very kind, a super hard worker, helps out with events around

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Maritza Revoir (Long Term Fifth Grade Substitute) Reason Nominated: Maritza has taken on a long term substitute position and all the jobs that come with it, which are above and beyond a normal substitute position.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Kay Burchfield (ESS Resource Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kay always has the best smile and she never says no when there is any way to say yes. Ms. Burchfield takes great pains to help the ESS

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ashley Robles (Second grade teacher) Reason Nominated: Ashley is one of our beloved Grizzly teachers! Mrs. Robles does a fantastic job of making cross- curricular connections for her students throughout the day. Mrs. Robles’ innovative

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Kimberly Anchak (School Psychologist) Reason Nominated: Kimberly is awesome and knows her stuff. She is a great team leader and goes above and beyond for her students. Although Kim is not directly a teacher, she

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Ashley Jones (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: You can always depend on Ashley to have everything done! Lesson plans, copies, review week material, etc. She even volunteers to hand-grade papers for other teachers when she

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Vanessa Wherry (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Vanessa leads our fifth grade team with patience and grace. She is supportive and truly wants what’s best for her students. Vanessa takes the time to get to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (March)

Teacher of the Month (March): Alexander Wendt (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alexander was nominated because he is kind and helpful to his team. He plans ahead for things coming up and prepares what he can for all of sixth

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KEEP Registration Is Now Open

Did you know that Legacy offers an additional program for students enrolled in half-day kindergarten? KEEP provides your child with a kindergarten enrichment opportunity during the part of the day when they are not attending their regular half-day kindergarten class.

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Register For Summer Camp Today!

Summer is quickly approaching which means summer camps are right around the corner! At Legacy, we believe summer should be as enriching as it is fun. That’s why at Legacy Summer, students explore, play and grow all summer long. Each

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Spring Testing Reminders (AZ)

Legacy Families, As we enter into Spring 2021 Achievement Testing, we wanted to communicate what that may look like for your student(s). We recognize that you and your student(s) have been faced with many challenges this year, and we don’t

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Keira Scheldt (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Keira was selected as Teacher of the Month for February for always approaching each day with a positive mindset. Keira is clearly a leader on campus because her

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Teacher and Staff of The Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Heather Vallejos (Junior High ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Heather is such a bright and positive person. She has a special connection to her class and students. Staff of the Month (January): Martina Martinez (Aide) Reason

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Mr. Lamont Colquitt (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Colquitt is such an incredible and dedicated teacher. He is always providing the best education to his students. Every day he comes to work with a

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Teacher and Staff of The Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Anthony Grattini (Junior High Science Teacher) Reason Nominated: Anthony is always willing to lend a helping hand to the other science teachers. He keeps everyone organized and on top of things. He did a great

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Kim Wynne (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Oh what a month Kim has had and she’s taken on every challenge with a smile! When half the team was out, she stepped up to the plate and got

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Kimberley Geurink (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kim is an awesome team lead and is great at helping so many new teachers. Teacher of the Month (January): Katherine Forrester (Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher) Reason

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (January): Guillermo Flores (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Guillermo always goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is currently running an AZM2 test prep session for all fifth grade students and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Mrs. Addicott (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Addicott’s classroom is such an oasis of grace and kindness. Often the admin team will work from her room simply because it is such a peaceful environment.

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Staff of the Month (February)

Staff of the Month (February): Anita Aikins (ESS Paraprofessional) Reason Nominated: Anita was nominated for always having open communication, remaining calm and being willing to help out whenever asked.

Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (January): Alex Grijalva. (Rise, Robotics and Junior High Online Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alex was nominated because she is a great teacher who is always willing to step in and help out. Staff of the Month (January):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Stacey Martinez (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Stacey brings a calming presence to her second grade room and her students respond positively to her. She is a contributor in her CTM meetings and is always looking

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Mrs. Daily (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Daily was nominated because she continues to go above and beyond, to ensure that the fifth grade students and her colleagues are supported and encouraged. Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Shelly Eifler (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Shelly was nominated for holding down first grade and supporting substitute teachers in the classrooms during team absences. She is very organized and dedicated towards her students. Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Jennifer Galietti (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer works so hard to make kindergarten fun and engaging for the kiddos. At the same time, she has worked tirelessly to keep the day-to-day kindergarten team running while

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Lauren Roley (Sixth Grade ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Lauren approaches each situation with the mindset to always put her students first. She is a Legacy transfer and we feel incredibly lucky to have her on

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Craig Aspden (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Since taking over in first grade, Craig has stepped up in many ways and is doing a great job building relationships with his students. Mr. Aspden has jumped

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Erin Mackey (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Erin has been a knowledgeable, dependable, and loyal teacher here at Legacy – Chandler for almost a decade. She always has a positive attitude! Her students are well

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Scott VandeZandschulp (Fourth Grade Team Lead) Reason Nominated: Scott works with his team to provide support and guidance. He has high expectations for his students and they rise to the occasion. Casa Grande is fortunate

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (February)

Teacher of the Month (February): Julia Grossmann (Junior High Band, Music and Orchestra Teacher) Reason Nominated: Julia is dedicated to the excellence of her students, devoting many after school hours to assist All State band and orchestra students. She is an

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Weekend Meals Update!

Legacy Families, Did you know that our Laveen campus is now providing weekend meals for all students, at no cost to families? Students can now pick up meals for the weekend during normal Friday meal pickups. These meals consist of

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Do You Have a Legacy State 48 Shirt? (AZ)

Did you know that Legacy partnered with local Arizona lifestyle brand, State Forty-Eight, to create specialized shirts for Legacy families? Just like Legacy, State Forty Eight was born out of a shared passion and appreciation for the great state of

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Join Us For Charters At The Capitol! (AZ)

You are invited to join us and make your voice heard at the 2021 Charters at the Capitol virtual event! Tune in to join an exclusive webinar with Arizona legislators and discuss important charter matters on Wednesday, Mar. 3 at

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Legacy-Maricopa Teachers and Faculty Science Skit

In honor of their Science and Engineering Fair Winners, Legacy-Maricopa teachers and faculty hosted a fun and entertaining virtual skit. Click here to watch the video and see the announcement of the winners!

Tips For Spring Test Preparation (NV)

COVID – 19 has led schools across the country to quickly revise how they educate students. It has also given school districts and charter schools an opportunity to design innovative solutions for the challenges schools face. As we have modified

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Tips for Spring Test Preparation (AZ)

COVID – 19 has led schools across the country to quickly revise how they educate students. It has also given school districts and charter schools an opportunity to design innovative solutions for the challenges schools face. As we have modified

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Lindsay Lawson (Specials Lead and PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Lindsay is our cherished unicorn teacher. Not only is she our lead specials teacher, but she is also an amazingly passionate PE teacher, and covers music

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Sharon McKinney (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Sharon has gone above and beyond to help our campus and substitute in classrooms across all grade levels. She is a great team player and we really appreciate her!

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Ron Eger (SPED Teacher for Grades 4-6) Reason Nominated: Ron is so intuitive about the needs of his students. He is quick to respond and support them in unconventional ways. The kids love him and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Ms. Thompson  (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms.Thompson is always willing to help out and goes above and beyond for all students, not just her own Staff of the Month (December): Amanda Smith (Paraprofessional) Reason

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Mr. Juarez (Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Erick goes above and beyond with his Spanish lessons! You can see every day just how much he enjoys the students and his profession. Staff of the Month (December):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Ms. Diann Meynor (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Our students are in class with smiles on their faces thanks to Ms. Meynor. She creates activities and collaborates to help each student be as independent as possible.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Mr. Saldana (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Saldana stepped in to take care of sixth grade social studies so willingly! He jumped right in and is doing amazing. Thank you for taking on a

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Taylor Miller (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Taylor always goes above and beyond for her students and staff! She is an outstanding educator and leader. Teacher of the Month (December): Michelle Barton (Sixth Grade Teacher)

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (December): Olivia Campbell (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Olivia has gone above and beyond to support her students individual leaning. She also shared her expertise in navigating NWEA and intervention resources at Winter

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Mr. Plunkett (Junior High Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Plunkett is always a joy to work with and goes above and beyond for his students and team. We are so thankful he is a part of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Ana Vinas (Junior High Online Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ana is a rockstar for her junior high team! Thank you for all you do for our online learners. Staff of the Month (January): Mariela VillaGomez (Health

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Renee Espindola (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Renee is one of the most patient teachers. Her work with our kindergarten students is calming and supportive. Parents have raved about her communication and compassion for her students. 

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Jennifer Quadrozzi (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer was nominated for taking on additional tasks to ensure that all students experience success with their education. She always goes over and above for her students. She

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Sheryn Williams (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Sheryn was nominated for stepping up and helping to get third grade students prepared for a new start to the second semester. She also always offers her support

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Ashley Bernal (Junior High Math Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ashley was nominated for being an amazing team lead and always being willing to support teachers and staff. Staff of the Month (December): Anthony Gonzales (Facilities Team

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Grace Coleman (Junior High ELA and Social Studies Teacher) Reason Nominated: With a full plate of “new to legacy” Grace has been working to ensure her students have great instruction. She puts in many hours

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Jeff Branch (Third Grade Team Lead) Reason Nominated: Jeff has stepped into a lead teacher position, coaches after school, and still maintains great communication with his colleagues and parents! He works hard for his team

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Amby Hunt (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Amby works tirelessly to support her students. She is their biggest advocate and does what is necessary to help them be successful. She also helps support her team and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (January)

Teacher of the Month (January): Bri Goff (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Bri goes above and beyond to support our team. She is always one step ahead thinking of what we need before we even ask. She is absolutely amazing!

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New Family Night Is Coming Soon!

Legacy families, We are honored to have your children in our classrooms to learn the Legacy Way. Do you have a friend who would be interested in learning more about Legacy Traditional Schools? If so, just as a reminder, all

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You Can Pick Up Weekend Meals This Friday!

Arizona Families, Did you know that our Avondale, Maricopa and Phoenix campuses will be providing weekend meals, at no cost to families, this Friday? On Friday, Jan. 15, meal bundles for the weekend will be handed out at the end

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New Family Night Is Jan. 28, 2021

Do you have a friend, family member or neighbor who wants to learn more about Legacy Traditional Schools? Invite them to our virtual New Family Night on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 6 p.m.! Prospective families are invited to visit

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Invite Your Friends To Attend a Teacher Career Fair (NV)

Legacy Traditional Schools is looking for dedicated K-8 teachers to join our team for the 2021-22 school year! Teachers are invited to learn more about the opportunities available at Legacy by attending a Legacy Teacher Career Fair in the upcoming weeks. Upcoming

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Meet The Principal: Jessica Stoetling

Jessica Stoetling, the principal of our new Mesa campus, has been a proud member of the Legacy team for three years. She is currently the assistant principal at the Legacy – Queen Creek campus. Watch the video below to get

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Meet The Principal: Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little, the principal of our new East Tucson campus, has been a proud member of the Legacy team for more than 12 years. She is currently the principal at the Legacy – Casa Grande campus where she has spent

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Meet The Principal: Kara Hodge

Kara Hodge, the principal of our new Deer Valley campus, has been a proud member of the Legacy team for more than six years. She is currently the assistant principal at the Legacy – Surprise campus. Watch the video below

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2021-22 Academic Calendars Are Now Available!

You can now plan ahead for next school year with the 2021-22 academic calendar! Please note that Legacy campuses in Arizona will continue to have half-day Wednesdays next school year. See below for scheduled first days of school: Monday, July

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Kimberly Beers (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Beers is an amazing co-worker and fabulous teacher who has been with North Valley since the first year the campus opened. She takes her time with her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Morgan Hutchison Reason Nominated: Morgan has been helping the entire school with the online kids, across all grade levels. She also took on the huge task of MAP testing for all the online students! Additionally,

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Winter Break Reminders (NV)

Happy Holidays Legacy families! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable upcoming winter break. Just as a reminder, all campuses will be closed during winter break (Dec. 21, 2020 – Jan. 4, 2021). While campuses are closed, please be aware of

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Winter Break Reminders (AZ)

Happy Holidays Legacy families! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable upcoming winter break.  Just as a reminder, all campuses will be closed during winter break (Dec. 21, 2020 – Jan. 4, 2021).  While campuses are closed, please be

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Corey Thompson (Junior High Social Studies Teacher) Reason Nominated: Corey has such a passion for what he’s teaching and you can see the same passion in his students.   He shows great dedication to all of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Jackie Swink (Junior High ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jackie is informed, capable, cool, calm, and collected. She always keeps her team moving forward in a PAWSitive way! Staff of the Month (November): Peter Stahl (Facility

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Megan Smith (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Megan is working so hard not just for her class but also helping other teachers. At one point, she was running three classrooms! She is an amazing teacher

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Kiara Lloyd (Elementary SPED Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kiara goes above and beyond for her students. She has taken time out of her personal life to connect with one of her students that is in the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Lindsay Lawson (Specials Lead and PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Lawson continually shows passion for her subject and team every day. Her planning and leadership on our annual Turkey Trot is one example of the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (November): Jenifer De La Garza (ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jenifer just completed her masters degree all while being a first year ESS teacher. She has done a tremendous job staying organized with her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Casey Morrell (Junior High Science and Math Teacher) Reason Nominated: During the junior high lunch period, Mr. Morrell plays basketball with a group of students every day.  While playing basketball with the students, he is

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Tamra Boudou (Fourth Grade Online Teacher) Reason Nominated: Tamra is always more than supportive with her teammates. She always goes out of her way to help and is an amazing online teacher. She is an

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Jennifer Moran (Lead ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer’s colleagues will tell you she is the rock of the team. Jennifer is organized and an advocate for both her students and teammates. She is truly the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Jenda Bailey (Permanent Substitute Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jenda is hardworking, kind and reliable. She is an amazing permanent substitute and did such an amazing job with Mrs. Pearson’s first grade class. Staff of the Month

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Arin Higginbotham (Mozart Instructor and Sixth Grade Substitute Teacher) Reason Nominated: Arin is such a hard worker! She adapts to any job she is thrown into with a smile. She is such a great co-worker,

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Nicole Wheale (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Nicole is a rockstar teacher. She is kind and caring and has the ability to really connect with her students. She is also a valuable and loved member

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Heidi Dahl (Junior High Science Teacher) Reason Nominated: Heidi is new to Legacy but has become an integral member of the junior high team. She has taken on the Science Fair with a smile on

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Denise Williams (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Denise always has a smile on her face and a kind word to say. The kids are always so excited to see her when its time for PE and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Brian Siemens (Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr Siemens is so amazing with the kids and works hard to motivate them to learn Spanish. The students really enjoy his Spanish lessons. Almost every day, he sits

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Kara Mell (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kara has done an amazing job stepping into third grade as a teacher. She works so hard and is so dedicated to her class. She really goes above

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (December)

Teacher of the Month (December): Dennis Webster (Junior High Science Teacher) Reason Nominated: If there was a teen choice award, he would win for sure! Mr. Webster has a great positive energy and really shows that he cares for his

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Shadow Days Coming Next Week! (NV)

Next week, your child will participate in Shadow Days! Shadow Days give students an opportunity to learn about their next grade for the 2021-22 school year. Here are the dates for Shadow Days this year: Red Track Blue Track  December

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Shadow Days Coming Next Week! (AZ)

Next week, your child will participate in Shadow Days! Shadow Days give students an opportunity to learn about their next grade for the 2021-22 school year. Here are the dates for Shadow Days this year: December 14 Kindergarten to Grade

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Terri Wilburn (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Ms. Wilburn is one of our exceptional PE teachers. She supports her students not only in physical health but also in social-emotional learning. She is a team player and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Alanah Nicosia (Kindergarten-Grade Two Music and Theater Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alanah is always prepared, ready to help, patient and fun. She brings joy to the kids and helps every staff member when she can. Even

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Winter Break Campus Closures

As we look forward to the holiday season and upcoming breaks, we remain committed to doing all we can to ensure the wellbeing, health and safety of our Legacy communities. Therefore, in an effort to further mitigate the spread of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Jennifer Pichardo (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer is a wonderful lead teacher who is always ready to help with anything. She encourages our team and makes our meetings fun and engaging. She knows where to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Erica Bitz (Junior High Math Teacher) Reason Nominated: Erica was nominated for her willingness and drive to go the extra mile to help ensure she is supporting ALL students in her classroom. She makes math

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Cheyna Bonas (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Cheyna has been working so hard as the fourth grade lead. She always has a great attitude and is always willing to help and go the extra mile.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Kelly Reap (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kelly is an amazing team lead! She is always willing to help and is always encouraging her teammates and those around her which is much needed during this

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Jennifer Braithwaite (Lead ESS Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jennifer has been working tirelessly to get all the records for her students and all ESS students up to date. We couldn’t do it without her! Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Jordan Cuellar (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jordan is great with her classes and always punctual. She has wonderful management of her students. She has gone above and beyond in preparing her grade level with

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Amanda Crandall (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Amanda handled coming onto the second grade team with such grace after having so many changes happen at the beginning of the year. She took on the second

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (October): Megan Wells (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Megan continues to go above and beyond for the fifth grade team. She’s available when the team has questions, is always thinking of new methods

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Yvette Eide (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Eide has been with Legacy Traditional Schools for three years. She brings an energy of positivity, enjoyment and enthusiasm for our kindergarten students. Mrs. Eide is one of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Agustina Bosio (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Agustina is very organized, efficient and a great team leader. She is always willing to help and do what is best for students and her colleagues. Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Brian Hancock (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Brian always helps out several teachers from multiple grade levels but he also helps even more students! Staff of the Month (October): Alexandria Adames (Aide) Reason Nominated: Alexandria works

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Jenni Misener (RISE Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jenni is always so positive and willing to help out wherever needed. She’s simply amazing. She greets everyone with a genuine, contagious smile that brightens everyone’s day. Staff of

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Kathryn Blevins (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Kathryn has made an amazing transition from junior high to third grade. She is always willing to help her team with anything and we are so thankful she

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Joanna Proffitt (Computer Teacher) Reason Nominated: Joanna is an awesome computer teacher and is great with the kids. She is always willing to work outside of her class and help. Staff of the Month (November):

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (November)

Teacher of the Month (November): Amanda Brown (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Amanda does SO much for our team and is always going above and beyond to help us with technology issues. She is the definition of a true team member

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Julia Shoemaker (Sixth Grade and Junior High ELA Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Julia Shoemaker was called upon to teach both sixth grade and junior high ELA since in-person learning began. She took on both roles

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Carmen Esnal (PE teacher) Reason Nominated: Carmen is always positive, lifting others up, and assisting in every area. She is appreciated for her joy for the job and enthusiasm. You cannot have a bad day

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Legacy Students Share Love Of Science

Each year on Nov. 10, United Nations World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society. In honor of World Science Day, Legacy-West Surprise students discussed what they love most about science and how

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Veterans Day Virtual Celebrations

Our Legacy campuses held some amazing Veterans Day flag ceremonies this year! Visit the campus Facebook pages below to view the celebrations. Thank you to all our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they have made! Arizona Avondale Casa

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Thanksgiving Travel Reminder (AZ)

If your family will be traveling or attending large gatherings in the coming weeks, we strongly encourage you to consider switching your child(ren) to online learning between Thanksgiving and winter break, and delay the return to in-person learning until the

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Veterans Day- No School Wednesday

Just a reminder that Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. There will be no school on Wednesday. Please look for a special virtual Veterans Day celebration on your campus Facebook page. Thank you to all our veterans for your service

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Virtual Event For New Valley Campuses Coming Soon

Curious about our three new campuses opening in the 2020-21 school year? You, your friends and family are invited to join us for our Virtual Parent Information Meeting led by Deputy Superintendent Patrick Grady! Prospective and new families can tune

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Emily Craft (Music Teacher) Reason Nominated: She goes above and beyond for her students. She loves them dearly and makes music class such a bright spot in their day. Emily is so kind and generous

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Cassandra Hinton (Student Support Coach) Reason Nominated: She is always so flexible and willing to help out different departments of the school. Staff of the Month (October): Brittnee Culwell (Secretary) Reason Nominated: Brittnee is always

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Bethany Morton (P.E Teacher) Reason Nominated: Coach Morton is in our hallways every morning greeting the students and helping them get to class. Her warm smile is always shining. She is there whenever a student

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Rachel Bennett (Middle School Specials Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Bennett is always cheerful and makes sure her students get the help they need. Teacher of the Month (September): Mrs. Evans (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated:

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Renata DeVore (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Renata goes above and beyond to help the team. She volunteers her time to make math assessments and folders. She is amazing on her meets! Renata truly cares

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Phoenix Elementary School Teacher of the Month (September): Heather Odusanya (Third Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Heather is such a great leader for not only her students but also the rest of the third grade team. Heather has gone beyond the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Mrs. Elias (Sixth Grade Online Teacher) Reason Nominated: She is an amazing leader and coworker. She helps build up her team to be effective teachers. April is a genuine person who cares about her students.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Leslie Contreras (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Leslie has an am and pm class of kindergarten students this year. She is our kindergarten lead teacher who leads her team fearlessly. She is a team player who

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Mr. Jesus Cardenas (Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Our teacher of the month for September 2020 goes out to Mr. Jesus Cardenas, our amazing Spanish teacher at the North Valley Campus. This new school year has been

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Heather Kirk (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Heather has been a highly effective teacher for Legacy for some time and it’s challenging to ever walk in her class and find deficiencies. She is an incredible

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Thomas Margherita (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Thomas is amazing with his kids. He is hard working and goes above and beyond to help out. He is very fun and provides a great role model

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Alexandra Gonser (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Alexandra was nominated because she is so optimistic and positive with the students. She keeps fighting to be the best she can be and help her students grow

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Kristi Bremer (Instructional Coach) Reason Nominated: Kristi has been balancing being a kindergarten teacher and instructional coach all at once! You can go to her at any time and she will make the time to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (October)

Teacher of the Month (October): Hannah Gear (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mrs. Gear has done incredibly well despite the circumstances in her grade group. She has held the fourth grade together by tooth and nail and sheer willpower the

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Debra Myers (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Debra Meyers is our Kindergarten Lead Teacher. She leads her team with compassion and supports them at a high level. She always has a wonderful classroom environment and her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (September)

Teacher of the Month (September): Sandra Piilo (Student Services) Reason Nominated: Sandra is always kind, supportive, and will always do all he can to help a colleague. She has stepped up to a big role this year and has done

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Avondale)

Teacher of the Month (October): Andrea Baeza (Junior High Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Andi is everywhere and always helping or taking over something. She stepped up and is taking on more responsibility and classes to cover for other teachers. She

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Six Tips To Help Develop Literacy At Home

Did you know that October is National Book Month, October 20 is National Day On Writing and November 1 is National Family Literacy Day? With so many significant celebrations surrounding us, we should take time to reflect on the importance

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Join Our Kindergarten Virtual Open House Event (NV)

Curious about Legacy’s kindergarten program? You, your friends and family are invited to join us for our Virtual Kindergarten Open House event! Prospective families can tune in on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. and explore a ‘Day in the Life’ of our Legacy

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (West Surprise)

West Surprise Teacher of the Month (August): Jill Fox (Art Teacher) Reason Nominated: Jill Fox was nominated as Teacher of the Month because she is always willing to go above and beyond to help! Not only does she step in and help

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Patriot Day Recognition (Surprise)

Surprise Legacy Surprise held a very special Patriots Day celebration. They honored local law enforcement and first responders with a color guard flag presentation, as well as a slideshow with photos of students and their first responder family members.

Teacher and Staff of the Month (Southwest Las Vegas)

Southwest Las Vegas Teacher of the Month (August): Stephanie Miranda (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: For her heart and spirit. This lady’s beauty radiates from the inside out. Even when life is not ideal, she thrives in her craft. She is

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Teacher of the Year (Queen Creek)

Queen Creek Teacher of the Year (2019-20): Ashlee Gibson (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: The image below describes Ashlee Gibson 100 percent. Mrs. Gibson is a true leader on the Legacy Queen Creek campus. Not only is she a highly effective

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Phoenix)

Phoenix Elementary School  Teacher of the Month (August): Meagan Wiersma (Math Specialist) Reason Nominated: Meagan Wiersma is our math specialist and was voted teacher of the month because she jumps in and supports our students and our campus any way she can. 

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Peoria)

Peoria Teacher of the Month (August): Ms. Geith (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: She showed amazing flexibility during a time of great need on our campus. Normally an amazing PE coach, Ms. Geith stepped up to fill in for a second grade vacancy

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Patriot Day Recognition (Northwest Tucson)

Northwest Tucson On Patriots Day, Legacy Northwest Tucson honored their registrar Teresa’s husband Darin (who is a fire chief) for his 28 years of fire service. Below is an excerpt from the speech Ardemis Martin gave in his honor: “Today

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (North Valley)

North Valley Teacher of the Month (August): LaToya Mills (First Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: This year has started off rocky but Ms. Mills has taken on being a virtual teacher amazingly. She is there for her students and parents at all

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (North Chandler)

North Chandler Teacher of the Month (August): Ruth Resetar (Seventh and Eighth Grade English/Literature Teacher) Reason Nominated: She was nominated for going above and beyond with her morning duties helping the kindergarten students get to their classrooms. She is so sweet and

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Maricopa)

Maricopa Teacher of the Month (August): Tiffany Voyles (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: Tiffany is currently our AM kindergarten teacher. She’s stepped in to take our PM kindergarten position when needed without any hesitation. She is our kindergarten lead and does an

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Laveen)

Laveen Teacher of the Month (August): Noemi Garcia (Spanish Teacher) Reason Nominated: Noemi is a collaborative team player. She is always going above and beyond helping all members on campus. She is patient, kind, and a great role model for all students.

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Goodyear)

Goodyear Teacher of the Month (August): Michelle Carrillo (Fifth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: She was nominated for being a leader and willing to help anyone at the drop of a hat. She always has a sense of calm patience about her

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Glendale)

Glendale Teacher of the Month (August): Sara Mitchell (Second Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: For doing all the normal duties of a second grade teacher and being the lead teacher to help our new kindergarten team. Staff of the Month (August): Ryan Tokarski

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Gilbert)

Gilbert Teacher of the Month (August): Stacy Phillips (Fourth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: She always goes above and beyond to ensure her students and fourth grade team have what they need. Stacy finds the positive in each situation and approaches each

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (East Mesa)

East Mesa Teacher of the Month (August): Mrs. Kosier (Kindergarten Teacher) Reason Nominated: For being a great leader! Staff of the Month (August): Amanda Nowell (Registrar) Reason Nominated: For working so hard on enrollment.

Teacher and Staff of the Month (Chandler)

Chandler Teacher of the Month (September): Tressa Hanger (PE Teacher) Reason Nominated: For assisting around campus whenever and wherever needed. Staff of the Month (September): Victor Casiano (Facilities Manager) Reason Nominated: For hustling around the campus to ensure that everyone has what they

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Casa Grande)

Casa Grande Teacher of the Month (August): Vanessa Garcia (Special Education Teacher) Reason Nominated: Vanessa is new to our special education department. She is such an asset to our campus and is a true joy. She has built relationships with her students

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Cadence)

Cadence Teacher of the Month (August): Shaun Loveday (Sixth Grade Teacher) Reason Nominated: Mr. Loveday has been helping out so many different people and trying to help two new teachers. He wants to do his best and works hard each day to

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Teacher and Staff of the Month (Avondale)

Avondale Teacher of the Month (September): Alisa Bryant (Kindergarten Teacher)  Reason Nominated: Alisa embodies “Lynx Stand Together” – she is constantly sharing and using creative solutions to support the school community. Staff of the Month (September): Janelle Smith (Registrar)  Reason

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Kindergarten: Now Accepting Applications for 2021-22 (AZ and NV)

Kindergarten applications for the 2021-22 school year are now open! Legacy’s tuition-free kindergarten program empowers young learners to begin their well-rounded education journey and sets them on the right path toward academic success. Our accelerated, back-to-basics curriculum helps your child

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Expanding Civics Education For Legacy Students (AZ)

Legacy Traditional Schools, Arizona’s largest “A” rated and tuition-free public charter school network recognizes Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Celebration Day on Friday, Sept. 25 – emphasizing the need for children to be properly educated about the history and founding principles

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Vote For Legacy! (NV)

Did you know that our three Nevada campuses have been nominated for best charter schools in Las Vegas? This is the perfect chance to recognize what you love about your school! You can help us win by voting for your

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Fall Break LKC Deadline (AZ- Select Campuses)

Fall break is quickly approaching! If you are in need of childcare for the upcoming fall break and non-school days, please remember space is limited and the deadline to register at our west valley campuses is Wednesday, Sept. 30 by 8

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Legacy Shops Have Been Redesigned! (AZ and NV)

We are excited to share that our campus online stores have been redesigned with a beautiful new look and feel for the 2020-21 school year. The changes will allow Legacy families to navigate the shops more easily and quickly access

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Free Meals Available to All Students (AZ and NV)

We are excited to announce that we will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all students starting September 14! In accordance with a recent USDA announcement, Legacy campuses are now able to provide free meals through the end of

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Delay of In-Person Learning (NV)

As many of you know, the first day of in-person instruction on Nevada campuses is now scheduled for an anticipated date of Monday, Sept. 14. Please click here for more details surrounding this date change and visit our Safe Return to

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Uniform and Spirit Wear Reminder (AZ)

We wanted to remind all our students that Legacy Day will be celebrated every Friday that school is in session this year! This means that all students can wear spirit T-shirts, school sports jerseys or other school sponsored attire (such

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New Lunch Processes

Our Food Service team has implemented new procedures in the lunchroom this year, to ensure that students who purchase meals are able to go through lines quickly and have sufficient time to eat, while maintaining physical distancing.  We have printed

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Saxon Math Curriculum Update (NV)

As you know, COVID -19 has changed the educational landscape and forced schools to adapt rather quickly to meet the needs of students. As a result, the majority of fourth quarter instruction last year was conducted online and students missed

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Remember to Apply For Free Lunch! (AZ and NV)

As many of you know, your campus provides free or reduced-price lunch and breakfast as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to eligible families. But, did you know Legacy programs receive federal funding based on the number of eligible

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Onsite Support Services (AZ)

On Aug. 6, the Arizona Department of Health Services released new guidance for Arizona schools, to assist in their decision to safely reopen. Based on this guidance, Legacy campuses in Arizona made the difficult decision to delay the start of in-person learning.

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Legacy Launches Schoology

Online learning has become a reality for so many of our students this year. In order to support all our families in this new landscape of virtual learning, Legacy is proud to be utilizing Schoology, in place of Google Classroom. 

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Grab-and-Go Meals Available at All Campuses

Did you know that Legacy schools are providing breakfast and lunch for all our students even while they are learning remotely? Parents can pick up lunch and breakfast for the following morning now through Aug. 17 between 10 a.m. –

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