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    Visit Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Website Report a Problem with Item A011231 Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary (2021-2022)
    A Plus School of Excellence
    The Arizona Educational Foundation honored Hartford Sylvia Encinas as an A+ School of Excellence® for 2022. This makes 95 times that CUSD schools have been named A+ or Blue Ribbon since 1983. Arizona Educational Foundation website: A+ School of Excellence Award
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    Reading to Preschoolers
    Our Hartford Husky sixth graders spent time reading to our preschoolers!
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    I Am Black History
    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary hosted a series called "I am Black History" where different people from within our community and around the country (virtually) who are Black/African American came in and spoke on what Black History Month Means to them and how they are creating Black History (which is just history) today.
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    A Plus School of Excellence Award
    Hartford Sylvia Encinas learned Tuesday they were named an Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) A+ School of Excellence for 2022. This makes 95 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. AEF has identified and honored exemplary pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools in Arizona since 1983. The A+ School of Excellence® Award is the highest state-level recognition an Arizona public school may receive. The A+ School of Excellence® program is part of AEF's mission to celebrate excellence and cultivate equity in PK-12th grade Arizona public education. Arizona Educational Foundation website: A+ School of Excellence Award
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    Leadership Table Honorees
    Congratulations to the Huskies who were invited to sit at the leadership table! Awesome job demonstrating your 7 Habits! Photo Album: Leadership Table Honorees
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    Jassmin Escalante
    Congratulations to sixth grader Jassmin Escalante, the school winner from Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary in the Sun Lakes Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
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    Jayna Edwards
    Congratulations to Hartford Sylvia Encinas fourth grade teacher Jayna Edwards who was surprised by APS with a $500 grant.
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    Santiago Blanco
    Congratulations to Santiago Blanco, 2021 Drug Awareness Poster 1st place winner from Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School (5th grade, Division 1) for the local Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Chandler Lodge #2429.
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    Spring 2021 Recognition
    Congratulations to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary third grade teacher William Plitz who won the Apple Achievement Award, Sergio Oliden who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and sixth grader Keira Esparza Barba who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!
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    Garden Club Harvest
    Students in Luanne Foster's garden club celebrate their first harvest of the year: radishes and romaine lettuce!
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    Sergeant Ron Kelley
    Sergeant Ron Kelley with the Chandler Police Department delivered backpacks and supplies to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary. Sergeant Kelley is part of AZLEOS (Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support).
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    Heather Anguiano
    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Principal Heather Anguiano was named National Distinguished Principal for Arizona 2020 by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). "For Heather Anguiano, 'relationships are at the center of everything.' Deeply committed to community, she has spent the past nine of her 16 years of principalship beating the odds as leader of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, which earned the 2017 A+ School of Excellence Award for the first time under her leadership. Her data-driven approach to equity has made Hartford Sylvia Encinas stand out in the district and the state for strong achievement in a high-poverty context." National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) website: National Distinguished Principal for Arizona 2020
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    Cheryl Butler
    Congratulations to Cheryl Butler, English Language Learning Coordinator at Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, who was honored with a Distinguished Achievement award and recognized as a finalist for the Sandy Lundberg Educator of the Year by the Sun Lakes Rotary in August.
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    Congratulations to Samantha Downie, the Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest 3rd grade winner. Samantha also took 1st place in the state competition.
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    Clubs
    Hartford offers over 21 different clubs for our students! Hartford Husky after school clubs include Lego club, Art club, and Mathletes!
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    Under the leadership of Children's Choir, Hartford students participated in the CUSD Choir festival.
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    Hartford Si Se Puede Robotics coach Mrs. Sanchez earned Coach of the Year and the team made it to the state competition!
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    Teacher Clarity
    Hartford staff members engage in professional development about teacher clarity!
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    Congratulations to our AAA Winner, Kevin Ord&?oacute;&?ntilde;ez from Mrs. Bui's class!
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    Read Across America Week
    Students from Chandler High came to read to our Hartford Huskies to celebrate Read Across America Week!
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    Read Across America Spirit
    Hartford Huskies showed their spirit during Read Across America Week! Read Across America Spirit Photo Album
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    Track Meet
    Hartford Huskies did an amazing job at Chandler Unified's regional track meet!
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    Basketball Champions
    Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade basketball champions!
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    Lego Display
    Hartford Huskies enjoyed this amazing Lego display built by one of our staff members, Mr. B! Thank you, Mr. B, for this awesome creation that was on display in our library!
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    Fiesta Bowl Charity Grant
    Thank you to Mrs. Foster for the new umbrellas for our outdoor tables! Mrs. Foster was the recipient of the Fiesta Bowl Charity Grant.
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    Chess Club
    Thank you to Chandler High for helping us with chess club! The students loved having high school students to help them learn.We love our countless partnerships!
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    Art Club
    Our Hartford Huskies Art Club students create some amazing artwork! In Art Club, the students are able to use their creativity to make some beautiful and fun things!
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    Happy Counselors Week to Mrs. Howell! Thank you for everything you do for our students and community, you are an amazing counselor!
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    Mrs. Vierthaler's kindergarten class partnered with Chandler High students in Mrs. Padillas class.
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    Congratulations to Xzavier Reyes who did an amazing job in the Chandler Unified Spelling Bee!
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    Congratulations to Mrs. Vidrios, recipient of the Desert Financial Award!
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    Thanks to our families for an awesome Hartford Family STEM Night! It is so great to see our families learning together!
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    Representative Jennifer Pawlik
    Thank you, Representative Jennifer Pawlik, for taking the time to visit the Hartford Huskies! We appreciate your support of public education!
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    Kerry Kester
    We are so proud of our technology teacher, Mrs. Kerry Kester! She was recognized at the Phoenix Suns Game by APS as a STEM grant winner!
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    Kindergarten Open House
    Welcome, class of 2033! Thank you to our wonderful Kindergarten teachers for a successful kindergarten open house!
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    Leadership Lunch Winners
    Congratulations to our Hartford Husky Leadership Lunch winners! Each month, we recognize students for showing leadership on our campus. Leadership Lunch Winners Photo Album
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    Running Club
    Our last running club race brought in a lot of ribbons for our Huskies! Great job this season, Huskies! Running Club Photo Album
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    Leadership Assembly
    Congratulations to our students that were recognized at last quarter's Hartford Huskies Leadership Assembly. These students were recognized for perfect attendance, honor roll, and principal's list! We are so proud our our Hartford Huskies! Leadership Assembly Photo Album
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    Art Museum Field Trip
    Thank you for a great visit to the Basha Art Museum! Our 4th graders loved the experience and learning that took place.
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    Chandler Innovation Fair
    Congratulations to Mrs. Wilson's 4th Grade Class for their project titled Energy Collisions, winner of the Grand Canyon University PBL Award in the Project Based Learning category at the 2020 Chandler Innovation Fair. CIF 2020 Award Winners
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    Saturday Games
    Cheers to our 3rd/4th grade basketball team, working hard at their Saturday games!
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    Hartford Huskies Choir
    The Hartford Huskies Choir performed at CUSD Elementary Choral Festival in February.
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    Biography Wax Museum
    Humphrey 4th Grade Students did a great job presenting their biography information for a wax museum on February 17.
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    Samantha Oliden
    Congratulations to Samantha Oliden who was honored as the AAA Award recipient from Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School!
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    Most Spirited Award
    Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary Student Council won the award for Most Spirited at the 2020 CUSD Leadership Convention on February 7.
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    Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Kevin Ordonez is active in student council and has played soccer with Si Se Puede for six years. He is consistently a straight A student with great attendance who always strives to do his best. Kevin works hard to make sense of new concepts and is a creative and critical thinker. Kind and considerate, he works well with others. In a disagreement or conflict, Kevin looks for a compromise or solution that will satisfy everyone. Kevin is respectful, trustworthy, and an exemplary student.
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    Valentines for Brookdale Senior Living
    The Hartford Sylvia Encinas Kiwanis Kids Club made valentines for the residents at Brookdale Senior Living. Valentines for Brookdale Senior Living Photo Album
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    Leadership Lunch Winners
    Congratulations to our January Leadership Lunch students! Keep up the good work! Leadership Lunch Winners Photo Album
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    Kerry Kester
    Congratulations to Hartford Sylvia Encinas Technology Teacher Kerry Kester who recieved a $2,500 STEM grant from the Phoenix Suns and APS. She was honored during a Phoenix Suns game and has already used the grant money to purchase Bee Bots to use with her kindergarten and 1st grade students. APS/Phoenix Suns Stem Grant - Photo Album
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    Hartford TOP Classes Family Showcase
    Families were invited to the Hartford TOP (Talent + Opportunity = Promise) classes' showcase in December to see some of the Project Based Learning taking place in our TOP classes. Hartford TOP Classes Family Showcase - Photo Album
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