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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A011188 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Haley Dance Team
    Congratulations to the Haley Dance teams for placing in the CUSD Community Education district competition on April 2:
    Dance
    • Littles (K-2)- 1st place
    • Bigs (3-6) - 3rd place

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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010881 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Biographical Poems
    Haley Elementary fifth graders were asked to choose someone they admired and write a biographical poem and illustrate for Black History Month.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010938 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
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    Congratulations to Carter Smith and CJ Zemlock who won 4th place in Physics and Astronomy - EL, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2022 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "Melting Procedures of Different Liquids."
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010779 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Lunar New Year Celebration
    Haley Elementary third grader Maile Tran helped teach the traditions of the Chinese New Year. Her family helped decorate the classroom, Maile wore traditional clothing, and she even gifted every classmate with a red envelope.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010800 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    BizTown
    Our wonderful 5th grade teaching team and students put their hard work to use at BizTown on January 26! Photo Album: BizTown
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010698 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Spelling Bee
    Congratulations to Haley school spelling bee champion 5th grader Chloe Passno who placed in the top eleven at the district spelling bee, held on January 13 at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Chloe now moves on to compete in the regional spelling bee on February 8 in Queen Creek.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010677 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Rep. Jennifer Pawlik Visits
    Rep. Jennifer Pawlik visited Rice Elementary and Haley Elementary recently. She shared with students some of her responsibilities in the legislature. We are grateful for her advocacy for students and schools.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010638 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Paige Green
    The Sun Lakes Rotary honored Paige Green, special education teacher from Haley Elementary, as teacher of the month for November. Congratulations!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010651 Haley Elementary (2021-2022)
    Cheer Squads
    Haley Elementary cheer squads, 1st-2nd and 3rd-6th, both won first place in their dance competitions and second place in the Chandler Sports League cheer competitions on December 4 at Chandler High. Congratulations!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010435 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    Cash for Classrooms Grant
    Haley Elementary fifth graders in Tricia Woods' class got a chance to check out some of the new STEM/ Social Emotional Based Books that they received with a Cash for Classrooms Grant! The library is stocked, and they are super thankful for some new books.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010305 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    Kindness Quotes
    Haley Elementary kicked off Literacy Week based off this year's theme of "Humanity tells a story: What's YOUR chapter?" Students shared kindness quotes and many reading activities throughout the week of March 8.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009635 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    Marlo Nichols and Paige Woolf
    We are proud of our Haley orchestra students who work so hard and were selected for Honor Orchestra! Marlo Nichols is in 6th grade and plays the cello. Paige Woolf is in 5th grade and plays the violin. Way to go, Marlo and Paige!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A010283 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    Virtual Running Club
    Haley Elementary students continue to participate in virtual running club. Haley's school running club is usually one of the largest in Chandler, and they are so excited that many kiddos continued to participate. Despite COVID restrictions, no competitions, and no friend to motivate them, they continued to run -- some even twice a week and more than 60 miles. The students in the photo were able to log in more miles than anyone else in their grade levels.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009677 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    Spring 2021 Recognition
    Congratulations to teacher Beth Somers who won the Apple Achievement Award, Krista Bilsten who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and sixth grader John Hagler who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Haley Elementary for 2021. Read their stories here!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009430 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)
    A Plus School
    In October, Haley Elementary learned our school was named an Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence for 2020! This makes 94 times that CUSD schools have earned A+ Schools of Excellence or U.S. Blue Ribbon awards since 1983, more than any other district in the state.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A009108 Haley Elementary (2020-2021)

    Student comment: "[Thank you to] Haley 6th grade teachers. They helped me out when I was beginning to go into middle school, they gave us their time and attention to help us learn and strive to be better students as we grow more."
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008513 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair
    Congratulations to Lainey Shimkus, Taylor Hinton and Tatum Howey who won 3rd Place in Medicine & Health Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Soaked. HISEF 2020 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008514 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair
    Congratulations to Austin Adams who won 2nd Place in Medicine & Health Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Heat Resistance. HISEF 2020 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008530 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair
    Congratulations to Jocelyn Beall, Katelyn Moak and Wyatt Collins who won 3rd Place in Plant Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Project Plant. HISEF 2020 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008304 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Haley News Crew and Central Kitchen
    The Haley news crew spent time with the CUSD Central Kitchen staff learning about how they operate on a large scale to support the schools as they prepare breakfast and lunches each day. Haley News Crew and Central Kitchen Interview Photo Album
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008246 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)

    Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Brady Silsby is pleasant, agreeable, supportive, conscientious and helpful. Most importantly, he is respectful and a positive role model for his peers. He shows up to school with a smile on his face and has many friends. Brady is always inclusive, in the classroom or out. He is extremely active, loves all sports, and interacts well with his peers. He works hard for his grades, never gives up and encourages others. Brady is humble, kind and an absolute pleasure to have in class.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008127 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Spencer Emmons
    Congratulations to Haley teacher Spencer Emmons who recently earned National Board Certification. The process was rigorous, but worthwhile. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Created by teachers, for teachers, the National Board Standards represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Board certification is available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A008075 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)

    The Arizona Department of Education announced that Haley Elementary received an "A" grade for the 2018-19 school year.
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    Food Tasting
    Haley Elementary Student Council dressed for healthy food tasting put on by the Central Kitchen.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007823 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    APEX Fun Run
    Haley Elementary's APEX Fun Run was the culmination of the school's one and only fundraiser. Not only did they raise a ton money for the school, the APEX lessons were focused upon building powerful student leaders while promoting fitness at the school.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007701 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Be Kind Crew
    Haley students had a great time learning how to make a positive difference in their classroom, school and their community from the Be Kind Crew. They learned to accept others for their differences and be supportive of others when they may be feeling sad.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007646 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Bingo Night
    Students enjoyed a bingo night in September put on by the Haley Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Our wonderful PTO sponsors fun community events on a regular basis at Haley Elementary. Thank you, PTO!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007647 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Students of the Month
    Congratulations to our September Students of the Month who celebrated with a root beer float lunch with the principal!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007626 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Constitution Day
    On Constitution Day (September 17), Hamilton High School students from Brianna Willits' class who participate in the We The People program visited Haley Elementary and taught our fourth grade students a lesson about the Constitution. These seniors talked about what government is and what the preamble of the Constitution means. The fourth graders worked together to complete pictures of what each phrase of the preamble meant to them -- such a fun way to celebrate Constitution Day! Constitution Day at Haley Photo Album
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007595 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Students of the Month
    Congratulations to all the Haley Elementary September students of the month. These students were selected because they display kindness, are hardworking, are supportive of their peers, and are good citizens.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A007597 Haley Elementary (2019-2020)
    Technology Lab
    Haley first graders are working in their newly furnished collaborative technology lab. Haley Elementary was able to purchase the new furniture using results-based funding.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006960 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    Kate, Will and Lucy
    Our Battle of the Books team advances to the district final. Congratulations Kate, Will and Lucy!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006758 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    5th and 6th grade students at the track meet
    We are so proud of our Haley 5th and 6th grade students who competed district-wide at the Elementary Track Meet on April 1. Congratulations to our 6th grade boy relay team for taking 1st place in the district. Congratulations to our 5th grade girls relay team for taking 2nd place in the district. We had many other winners, too, who made our school very proud!
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006625 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    Haley Drama Club
    The Haley Drama Club put on a great performance of Seussical Jr. and were featured on Fox 10 News.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006501 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    HISEF 2019 Award Winners
    Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Kelty Bartholomew, Nathan Watson and Loper Jordan who won 2nd Place in Medicine & Health Sciences at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled How Absorbent is your Diaper?. HISEF 2019 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006502 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    HISEF 2019 Award Winners
    Congratulations to 6th Grade award winners Julia Fountain, Lilly Watson and Henley Coyle who won 3rd Place in Medicine & Health Sciences at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Pain Pain Go Away. HISEF 2019 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006603 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    CIF 2019 Award Winners
    Congratulations to Jessica Wright's 4th grade class who was awarded the Grand Canyon University Invention Convention Award for the entry Got drama? Feel good! in the Invention Convention at the 2019 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2019 Award Winners
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006214 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    Randi Bell
    Congratulations to Randi Bell who was honored by the Sun Lakes Rotary as the Teacher of the Month for December. She received a framed certificate, a $100 personal award from the Sun Lakes Rotary and an additional $100 from Trust Bank to be used in her classroom.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A006154 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    Science is Fun
    Haley Elementary fourth graders in Randi Bell's class had an amazing time with the Basha High "Science is Fun" students in Michael McKelvy's class. They learned and reviewed scientific concepts.
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    Lillie Scott
    Haley 6th grade student Lillie Scott shines on the field and in the classroom! She was featured in an article written about her in In The Zona. In the Zona article: Haley Sixth Grader, Lillie, shines on the field and in the classroom
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    Randi Bell
    Congratulations to Haley Elementary teacher Randi Bell who received a $500 check for her grant application for flexible seating from the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Cash for Classrooms campaign. Chandler Education Foundation - Cash for Classrooms website
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005846 Haley Elementary (2018-2019)
    Megan Maxwell
    Congratulations to Haley teacher Megan Maxwell who was recognized as one of the top three Best Elementary Teachers in the East Valley Tribune's "Best of Chandler" awards!
    • Best Elementary School Teacher: Second place: Megan Maxwell, Haley Elementary.
    The Choice is Yours: Haley Elementary!
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    Haley Elementary recently partnered with Youth Frontiers to faciliate a Kindness Retreat. Click below to read a heartfelt parent letter submitted to the Kindness Retreat website about our school. How the Kindness Retreat Changed my Son's Life at School
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A005151 Haley Elementary (2017-2018)
    Haley Boys Track, District Champs
    More than 500 student-athletes turned out Monday, April 2nd for the second annual Chandler Unified School District Elementary Track and Field meet at Chandler High's Austin Field. Students advanced to the finals by competing in qualifying meets at local junior high schools. Parents and students arrived proudly wearing their school attire. Congratulations, Haley boys track, for winning the boys championship!
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    Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Zoee Barclay, Jacob Beasley and Elizabeth Franklin who won Honorable Mention in Plant Sciences at the 2018 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Grow Plant Grow. HISEF 2018 Award Winners
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    Spencer Emmons receiving the Jesse Parker Legacy Award
    Congratulations to Haley Elementary fourth grade teacher Spencer Emmons, recipient of the Jesse Parker Legacy Award. This award honors gifted and dedicated educators and coaches who inspire students to become outstanding members of society by helping them build lifelong skills and self-esteem through genuine achievement and perseverance, and showing them how to accomplish more than they ever thought possible.
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A004024 Haley Elementary (2017-2018)
    Haley Student Council
    The Haley student body adopted a school in Houston that was devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
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    Haley Elementary Staff and Students
    Haley Elementary School is participating in the Be Kind People Project. Be Kind People Project website
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    Visit Haley Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A003232 Haley Elementary (2016-2017)
    In The ZONA East Valley
    Shelbi Barrington, 6th grader at Haley Elementary, made the front page of In The ZONA East Valley. In The ZONA East Valley, November 2016
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    Congratulations to DeShaun Hendrix, Boys 3rd and 4th Grade 3-Point Shootout Champion!
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