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Lori Hashimoto from Chef in the Garden and Blue Watermelon Project introduced the kindergarteners in Mrs. Turnbull’s class to preparing and enjoying temaki, an Asian spinach, avocado, and orange hand roll. You can imagine how fun it was to watch them experience all the new smells, textures, and flavors. Students also learned how to plant spinach in our very own Cheatham garden.

A few Arizona Cardinals players stopped by Cheatham School last week to enjoy milk and cookies with a few classes.The Milk & Cookies reading program selects one school across the state each week during the football season to visit and encourage students to read. Mrs. Mendez’s 3rd grade class and Ms. Hermann’s first grade class were beyond excited to be selected this year. Big Red, Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders and Arizona Cardinals player, Koda Martin stressed the importance of reading before sitting down to read some of their own favorite books. After the stories, Martin played a fun game of Heads Up, answered kid-approved questions, and signed a backpack for each student. The session ended with students enjoying milk and cookies. “This is the best day of my life,” said one 3rd grader. Thanks to the Cardinals, it was definitely a day students will remember for a lifetime. The Arizona Cardinals, SRP, and Albertsons-Safeway have been teaming up for 20 years to offer the “Milk & Cookies” reading program.

District superintendent Dr. Sprout held an assembly at each school to introduce all third and fourth-grade students to the Superintendent’s Math-All Stars Club, challenging students to spend 15 minutes a day practicing math skills. Students who join the club will be given a Chromebook to use at home for the duration of the school year. Students will participate in the ALEKS online math program, a companion product to the district’s math curriculum. ALEKS uses adaptive tools to tailor students’ math practice to their identified needs. Dr. Sprout will appear in Google Classroom videos monthly to congratulate students and introduce the month’s challenges and monthly prizes.

Read October’s issue of our school newsletter. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Read September’s issue of our school newsletter. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Each year one teacher from each school is selected to receive the district’s Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious award is given to those who attain high academic achievement for their students, provide exceptional service and leadership at their school, and make a positive difference outside of the classroom and in the community.

Congratulations to Cheatham Elementary School- 7th grade ELA Teacher- Julia Mister. Mrs. Mister was recognized at the district’s annual all-staff celebration last week.

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As a community school, it is important that Cheatham represents the students and families we serve. This includes ensuring a diverse educational experience, giving insight into the
many cultures present on our campus.

Black History Month offers the perfect opportunity to highlight the values we hold at Cheatham. Every day students learned about influential Black Americans throughout history. They also participated in a door decorating contest. The winning class, Ms. Hermann’s first grade, was given books by Black authors to add to their personal libraries at home. We know that providing access to books by diverse authors gives our students an authentic look at stories that mirror their own lives. We are thankful for the people that help make the education offered at Cheatham one that is inclusive and equitable for all. And, we love celebrating it each and every day!

Thank you to community member Kim Udermuder Domovich for helping to obtain these special books.

Read our school newsletter for March. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.