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Galveston Elementary (2021-2022)

Galveston Elementary hosted Envision: Touch-A-Truck and Job Fair with community partners! Kids loved the chance to interact with a variety of trucks, and residents learned about career opportunities and neighborhood survey results. What a great community event with Chandler Police Department and City of Chandler. PHOTO ALBUM: Envision - Touch a Truck and Job Fair

Galveston Elementary (2021-2022)

On February 24, Galveston students had a delicious Creole chicken dish created by a prominent African American chef, Chef Franchesca, from Aramark. The kids loved it and the food was delicious! PHOTO ALBUM: Chef Franchesca Visit

Galveston Elementary (2020-2021)

Galveston Elementary ICAN students have been focused on celebrating Black History Month on each Wednesday of the month. They have celebrated African Americans throughout history that have made contributions with inventions. They celebrated Alma Thomas who at the age of 75 became the first African American artist to have a piece displayed at the White House. They celebrated Alexzander Miles who invented the automatic door system for the elevator. On the last Wednesday of the month, they celebrated by doing "Hands of Unity" -- something Dr. Martin Luther King really tried to achieve and as we still try today.

Galveston Elementary (2020-2021)

Galveston Elementary students celebrated "Random Acts of Kindness" week by creating a kindness tree. Each "leaf" (heart) on the tree represents a kind act. Students were asked to write down something kind that someone did for them.

Galveston Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to sixth grade teacher Melanie Weathers who won the Apple Achievement Award, Bill Berry who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and sixth grader Daniel Corona who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Galveston Elementary for 20201. Read their stories here!

Galveston Elementary (2020-2021)

Galveston Elementary sixth grader Angel Rosales was recognized by Chandler Police Department for being a great community member. He was walking to the school's learning lab one morning last week when he noticed two adults taking an Amazon packageoff a porch near campus. Due to his quick thinking, he was able to let the woman at the home know her package was taken and give her a description of the two adults. She was able to track them down and retrieve her package (gifts for her grandkids).

Galveston Elementary (2020-2021)

ICAN has its first satellite location at Galveston Elementary. Students have been attending after school creating blooming flowers and neon lava lamps.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston first graders had the privilege of watching eggs hatch into chicks!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Author/illustrator Scott Sutton visited Galveston Elementary. Students had a great time learning how to illustrate characters.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Mayor Kevin Hartke visited Galveston in February and read to several grade levels.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Lego Lions team, winner of the First Lego League Robotics Competition at the 2020 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2020 Award Winners

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston offers Saturday school for third through sixth graders. Saturday School Photo Album

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Robin Horn's first grade class had a fun time taking part in the 100th day of school activities.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Stephanie Casoli's third grade class is learning about dinosaurs and fossils. They had a great time digging for dinosaur eggs -- just like archeologists! Digging for Dinosaur Eggs Photo Album

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Brianna Jacome is a charismatic, hard-working student who always tries her best. She works hard in all subject areas and has made considerable growth. Brianna takes pride in all of her work. She displays a growth mindset every day. Brianna is kind and willing to help her peers or her teachers. Brianna always comes to school with a smile and loves to make people laugh.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Samantha Bagley's fourth graders enjoyed meeting their kindergarten buddies in Shannon Fritz' class. The fourth graders each chose a book to read to them. Buddy Classes Photo Album

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Our Lego Lions Robotics Club competed in the First Lego League Robotics Competition at ASU Polytechnic campus in December.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston first graders enjoyed participating in Perry's Smiles of the Season Event on December 4! Students decorated cookies, participated in fun crafts, played in bounce houses and with the artificial snow. They had a blast and were so thankful for the gifts they received at the end of the field trip!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

The Family Engagement Team at Galveston Elementary School, held a Movin' On Up Data Night for all families of second graders. Twenty-three enthusiastic families learned and practiced a reading fluency strategy. This reading fluency skill equips families with a research-based strategy with which to assist their child to become a better reader. Childcare was provided, the families became eager, engaged learners, and several left with fun raffle prizes! Families committed to help their child reach a goal set by their family. They left Data Night equipped with support, materials and a better understanding of how to help their child be successful.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston 4th graders enjoyed Water Festival stations at Tumbleweed Park, put on by the City of Chandler and University of Arizona! Students learned about watershed, water conservation, the water cycle, and ground water through hands-on exploration. Water Festival - Photo Album

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston is now a proud "B " school, as rated by the Arizona Department of Education for the 2018-19 school year.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to the Chandler Rotary Club for providing dictionaries for all of our 3rd graders!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston was lucky enough to receive a little free library from Southwest Human Development / Robson Communities, available to students, parents and staff. Take a book. Leave a book! We are so excited!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston Elementary students celebrated Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 23. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Unity Day is a day in which students unite and wear orange to stand up against bullying and unite in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students helped paint rocks orange and signed a big banner pledging to be kind to others. Unity Day Photo Album

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Tana Miller's third grade class read a story about bats and then used animal research to create these awesome bat habitats!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance students who enjoyed ice cream with the principal and the dean!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to the outstanding Galveston Students of the Quarter chosen by their teacher, who celebrated at the Lion's Pride Breakfast.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Gracie Orozco, an outstanding Galveston student, who was nominated for Scruffy's Tuffy's and will represent Galveston at an upcoming Chandler High football game. Gracie consistently exhibits the six pillars of Chandler High School: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

THANK YOU to Tomasa Cisneros, our lead custodian, for taking the time to beautify our campus with new plants!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston welcomed the City of Chandler who put on a Water Conservation Assembly / Magic Show for our 3rd graders.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston PTO hosted a breakfast before school to celebrate Grandparents Day!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Valley Christian High School held a Pancakes and Pavers event, donating classroom supplies to our teachers while also feeding our 4th-6th graders breakfast!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Cassie, our Fire Pal from the Chandler Fire Department, recently presented to 1st and 2nd graders on Fire safety.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Students from Ms. Fritz Kindergarten class love to read with Ms. Addair, our principal, in her office!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to our new Student Council officers who recently met for the first time with our administrators.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

THANK YOU to the Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) and General Motors who delivered 1,000 snack packs for our students put together by volunteers.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Galveston 3rd graders built bridges in Science to see which one will hold the most weight.

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

THANK YOU to the Chandler Elks Lodge who donated Spanish/English dictionaries to all our Galveston third grade students!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to the Valley of the Sun United Way and Mr. Cooper (Chandler location) for their kind donation of classroom supplies!

Galveston Elementary (2019-2020)

Thank you to Si Se Puede for visiting Galveston for the last few Saturdays to hold soccer registration for our students.

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Galveston teacher Jasmine Galloway who was one of three CUSD teachers invited to attend the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball on April 13 at Chase Ballfield. The Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball provides a mechanism for teachers to help students improve their academic performance. Their goal is to translate students' love of baseball into an appreciation, understanding, and passion of the science and mathematics underlying the sport.

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Galveston Kiwanis Kids met in February to plan and prepare for upcoming community service projects. Pictured are the club officers.

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Alonda Barocio, Ester Jimenez, Emanuel Jiemenz, Angelo Fimbres, Gregorio Hernandez and Jesus Gutierrez of the Galveston Team All-a-bot-it sponsored by Dana Shaw, First Lego League Robotics Competition winners at the 2019 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2019 Award Winners

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

First graders at Galveston Elementary culminated a 3 week study of sun and light including learning about shadows, temperature, and shade. The students practiced the engineering process by trying to solve a problem of cooling off on the playground. The students were challenged to create a model of a shade structure. They worked in teams of 2 and planned, built, and tested the structures.

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to our Galveston 6th grade girls who participated in the Intel / Hermanas 2018 event at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on November 9, which focused on science and engineering. CGCC Hermanas Conference Event website

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Galveston Elementary PE teacher Jill Burnley who was one of four CUSD teachers who presented at the Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention during the week of October 22. Their session was titled "CUSD PE TEACHERS are OPEN to Fitness!"

Galveston Elementary (2018-2019)

Galveston kindergarten teacher Denise Castillo won a $500 Supply My Class APS Teacher Award from Arizona Public Service.

Galveston Elementary (2017-2018)

Galveston Elementary teacher Maria Hase participated in the Kids Safe Online Cyber Security Awareness Calendar Contest. Her students watched short videos and talked about information related to Cyber Security and bullying. The culmination of the unit was entering the contest. One of her student's Melony, ended up being a winner in the contest! She was honored at an awards ceremony at the Arizona Department of Administration.

Galveston Elementary (2017-2018)

The Galveston Kiwanis Kids Club visited Brookdale Chandler Regional Nursing Home in February.

Galveston Elementary (2017-2018)

Galveston 6th graders participated in the Math League Competition at Basha High.

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