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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010889 Frye Elementary (2021-2022)
    Read Across America Week
    Students from the Chandler High swim & dive and wrestling teams visited Frye to read with second graders during Read Across America Week.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010766 Frye Elementary (2021-2022)
    Bro Matthew
    Frye Elementary appreciates bus driver Bro Matthew. He greets students and staff with a smile every single day! He is kind, and compassionate and truly shows his passion for his job and love for the students. Not only does he provide students with a safe ride to and from school, but he also spends his break bringing lunch to "his" students to enjoy together! Thank you, Bro Matthew, for all you do for Chandler Unified School District, we appreciate you!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010710 Frye Elementary (2021-2022)
    Angelica Abbey
    Congratulations to Frye 6th grade teacher Angelica Abbey who was named a winner in the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration! From their website: "To recognize exceptional teachers who are passionate about using the tool of imagination in their classroom, we're inviting 50 deserving teachers who reflect the creativity and imagination of Walt Disney to attend a one-of-a-kind teacher event. Winners will participate in a half-day inspiration session with Disney leaders and storytellers, gaining key insights and ideas that can be taken back to the classroom. They will also receive an exclusive inside look at the reimagined Disney Imagination Campus workshops reflecting curriculum in Science & Technology, Arts & Humanities, Leadership & Innovation, and Performing Arts. And, of course, they will experience all the magic of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration!"
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010611 Frye Elementary (2021-2022)
    Turkey Trot and BBQ
    Frye Elementary students and families had a blast during the Turkey Trot and Family BBQ.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010344 Frye Elementary (2021-2022)
    Supply My Classroom Winner
    Congratulations to Mrs. Abbey, winner of the APS Supply My Classroom gift card!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009674 Frye Elementary (2020-2021)
    Spring 2021 Recognition
    Congratulations to Frye Elementary technology teacher Heidi Gass who won the Apple Achievement Award, Ed Rockland who was named the Outstanding Volunteer (posthumously), and sixth grader Tayshawn Jackson who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009131 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Leadership Days
    Frye Elementary was chosen as symposium stop for a Leader in Me Conference during their Leadership Day on Feb. 26. Out of all the schools in the valley Frye was chosen as one of the 5 stops.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008349 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    40th Anniversary Celebration
    Frye Elementary celebrates their 40th anniversary this year!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008243 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)

    Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Sarah Ramirez is a model student and leader for her classmates and peers, while always going above and beyond in all of her endeavors. Sarah is involved with Student Council. She has many responsibilities both inside and outside the classroom, for she always puts others before herself. She has many goals and continually strives to be the best student she can be. We are all so proud, congratulations Sarah!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008203 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Alexander
    Frye Elementary teacher Angelica Abbey has challenged her sixth graders to read 40 books of different genres this school year. Alexander is at 37! She has many students who have read at least 20 and many that have read ten more books then they did last year!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009315 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Running Club
    Frye Elementary running club students participated in their first race recently. Eleven students placed, and a pair of twins tied for the same place.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008119 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Bike Winners
    The Frye PTO donated two bikes to raffle on the 100th day of school! At recess, students had to run laps to earn tickets to be entered in the raffle which was led by Coach P. (Jaime Pagliarulo).
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008118 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    3rd Grade Geologists
    Third graders at Frye became geologist and studied minerals. They had to do a streak test to find the hardness of each mineral.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008100 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Greetings
    Sonia Hernandez's 1st grade class starts their day by the students welcoming each other. They get to choose how they are greeted, and one student is designated to greet them at the door every morning.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007947 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Jose Molina
    Congratulations to Jose Molina whose Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest entry was selected as the school winner for Frye Elementary. For over 30 years, Lions clubs around the globe have sponsored this international art contest to give children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Audrey was awarded a certificate and cash prize from the Sun Lakes Lion's Club, sponsored by Intel.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007946 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Surprise from Crafco
    Crafco, as a part of United Way, surprised second grade teacher Emilirose Robinson with class supplies and a backpack filled with school supplied for each student. The supplies for the classroom included a color printer, laminator, and several books for her class library.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007746 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Math or Treating
    Angelica Abbey's 6th graders went "Math or Treating" today! Kids got to choose the review math problem, and earn whichever prize it corresponded with!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007747 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Poem Presentations
    Emilirose Robinson's second graders learn a poem every week and present it to the other students!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007654 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    National Anthem at Dbacks Game
    Frye Music teacher Diana Clark took a group of 4th graders to the Diamondbacks game to sing the National Anthem.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007643 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Theater Bookends
    Chandler High students in the Theater Bookends show came to Frye Elementary and put on an amazing performance for the kindergarten through 3rd grades. Student actors acted out scenes from several popular children's books.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007637 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Dayne Marshmello
    Frye Elementary had a special guest appearance for their weekly Frye-day Recess Dance Party. Third grader DJ Dayne Marshmello took the stage and entertained the audience full of students and staff!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007634 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Representative Jennifer Pawlik
    Frye Elementary received a visit from State Representative Jennifer Pawlik. Our students enjoyed interacting with her and showing her our great school!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007635 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Frye Student Council
    Frye Student Council members sharpened their leadership skills creating a bulletin board display for their peers!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007614 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Angelica Abbey
    Actress Busy Philips started a campaign to fulfill Amazon classroom wish list requests from ten teachers across the nation. Frye 6th grade teacher Angelica Abbey was the tenth teacher selected! She was featured on Philips' social media in addition to receiving $300 in Amazon gift cards and having her Amazon wish list filled. Katie Couric Media: Busy Philipps Is Using Instagram to Help Teachers
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007526 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Mouse Skills
    Frye Kindergartners worked hard on learning mouse skills in preparation for using laptops.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007525 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Water Conservation Assembly
    The City of Chandler presented a water conservation assembly for Frye's 2nd-4th grade students. Students learned the importance of conserving water, especially because we live in a desert.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007492 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Fire Safety
    The Chandler Fire Department visited our 1st and 2nd grades to share fire safety tips.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007493 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Math with Skittles
    Students in Mrs. Abbey and Ms. Ray's class practiced fractions, percents and decimals with Skittles! It was engaging lesson in math!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007451 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Fundraiser for Student Council
    The Frye Elementary staff worked at McDonald's as a fundraiser for Frye Student Council and raised over $600!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007360 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Statue of Liberty
    Our Frye second graders learn about American Symbols: the Statue of Liberty!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007361 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)

    All Frye Staff participated Tourniquet Training in partnership with Chandler Regional Hospital.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007362 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)
    Writing Instruction
    Frye teachers came in on a Saturday to learn and enhance their writing instruction.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007363 Frye Elementary (2019-2020)

    Miss Abigail Bligh and her 5th and 6th Grade CASE students implemented a Coffee Cart on Fridays for the staff at Frye. The students work on life skills and social skills by preparing the orders and delivering the coffee to staff members. This program empowers the students and has added a new and fun aspect to the amazing community the staff and students have created at Frye Elementary.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006658 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)
    Frye 1st graders
    First graders make a Prioritize: Put First Things First presentation at Frye Elementary Leadership Day.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006279 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)
    Field trip to the Arizona Capitol
    House Representative Jennifer Pawlik gave Frye Elementary fourth graders a special tour on their field trip to the Arizona Capitol.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005953 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)

    Congratulations to Frye 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Jilek-Reyes who won a 2018 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers grant for $5,000 to bring laptops and flexible seating to her classroom! Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers website
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005954 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)
    Frye CEF Grant Winners
    Congratulations to Mr. Meyer, Mr. Millidge, Ms. Rinebarger, Mrs. Herrig and the 2nd Grade Team who were chosen for CEF (Chandler Education Foundation) grants! Chandler Education Foundation - Cash for Classrooms website
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005955 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)
    Frye Student Leaders
    Congratulations to these Frye student leaders were chosen for their fine examples of the 7 Habits. Leader in Me website
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005723 Frye Elementary (2018-2019)
    Frye Elementary kindergarten students
    Frye Elementary kindergarten students used the inquiry process to formulate questions on how bubbles moved differently when they came from a bubble machine or by a person blowing through a wand. It was followed up by a writing activity. The activity also was part of a celebration of the 25th day of kindergarten.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004456 Frye Elementary (2017-2018)
    Ballet Folklorico Club
    Frye's first Ballet Folklorico club presented at our leadership assembly and winter concert!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004457 Frye Elementary (2017-2018)
    Alexa G.
    Congratulations to Alexa G., the school winner from Frye in the Sun Lakes Lion's Club Peace Poster contest.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004458 Frye Elementary (2017-2018)
    Arami and Juanito
    Congratulations to Arami and Juanito, who sprinted to the finish line for first place in our Jingle Jog!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004459 Frye Elementary (2017-2018)
    Mrs. Baldenegro and Tysha W.
    Congratulations to Mrs. Baldenegro and 6th grader Tysha W. who were awarded the AAA Achievement Award for Frye!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004353 Frye Elementary (2017-2018)

    Frye Elementary students participated in the Hour of Code activities and altogether wrote 36,804 lines of code!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003322 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)
    Oscar Aguilar, Alberto Mendoza, Kenji Zorilla qualified for the State Math League Competition
    Oscar Aguilar (4th Grade), Alberto Mendoza (6th Grade) and Kenji Zorilla (6th Grade) qualified for the State Math League Competition. Two Frye students, Alberto and Oscar, placed in the top ten out of 211 elementary students! MathLeague.org Website
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003323 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)
    Ms. Rasmussen's 2nd Grade Class
    Ms. Rasmussen's 2nd Grade Class was the recipient of United Way and Chandler CRAFCO's donation of classroom supplies. Thanks, United Way and CRAFCO!
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003324 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)
    Si Se Puede FRYEbots Robotics Team
    Si Se Puede FRYEbots robotics team competed in their first robotics competition, First Lego League. First Lego League Website
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003224 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)
    Frye 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers and the CEF Woo Hoo Patrol
    Frye Elementary 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers each received a grant from CEF (Chandler Education Foundation).
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003225 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)

    First grade teacher Julia Martin received a $500 grant from Jamba Juice to help with the new school garden.
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    Visit Frye Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003226 Frye Elementary (2016-2017)
    Walmart Donation of School Supplies
    Frye Elementary received a donation from Walmart of school supplies for students and teachers. Thanks, Walmart!
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