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San Marcos Elementary (2022-2023)

Paige Godrich's 5th Grade class created "scratch art" to create excitement around the new school year and to encourage relationship building in her classroom.

San Marcos Elementary (2022-2023)

San Marcos 2nd graders in Kristie Moreno, Amanda Russo, and Liz Lucky's classrooms read First Day Jitters to ease their first week nerves. The second grade team has been hard at work building positive classroom culture and relationships.

San Marcos Elementary (2022-2023)

San Marcos kindergarten teachers (Courtney Geil, Tonee Lopez, and Emilee Taylor) welcomed our new students to campus. We can't wait to watch this bright group or students learn and grow this year!

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

San Marcos partnered with Read on Chandler to host a "Make Way for Books" story school celebration on Friday. Make Way for Books Family Education and Literacy is a two-generation approach where children and families learn together through ongoing sessions. Pictured: Jenny Volpe, CEO of Make Way for Books.

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

San Marcos Elementary counselor Alma Rodriguez teaches a lesson to kindergarteners about their brains and emotions.

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to San Marcos Elementary teacher Jolene Gallup who earned National Board Re-Certification in December. Achieving National Board Certification is a rigorous process, and 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. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website: Mission and History

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

San Marcos 2nd graders in Lauren Delfino-Karl and Loni Fosburgh's classes went on their FIRST ever field trip to MAC Farms! Field Trip to MAC Farms Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

San Marcos students LOVE their new spirit shirts! San Marcos Bears celebrated a great week of learning with new spirit shirts and a JEANS free dress day! San Marcos Students Show Spirit - Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

Our San Marcos Flag Club was trained by the Chandler High School Jr ROTC students in August. (Scott Goodson is the Commandant of Cadets.) This awesome group of 6th graders raise and lower our flag each day, using the care and etiquette they learned in their training. Our San Marcos students LOVED seeing students from our feeder school (Chandler High) in the ROTC, especially a few former San Marcos Bears. San Marcos Flag Club Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

San Marcos Elementary KSMB News Team sponsored by teachers Jolene Gallup and Scott Rothman is comprised of a dedicated group of fifth and sixth graders. They arrive early daily to create and deliver the news to all San Marcos students.

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

Alma Rodriguez, our school counselor, presents a lesson on listening to Angie Lockard's 3rd graders. Alma travels the campus delivering various social emotional lessons to all our San Marcos students.

San Marcos Elementary (2021-2022)

Mrs. Lockard's 3rd Graders are spending time getting to know each other and building classroom relationships, reflected in their "I'm So Sharp" projects.

San Marcos Elementary (2020-2021)

Former NFL player Mark Maddox donated books to support our San Marcos readers home libraries through his Help1 Foundation. Reading Specialist Debra Vickman organized the partnership to help her students grown their love of reading outside of the classroom.

San Marcos Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to San Marcos Elementary office manager Kristin Eckstein who won the Apple Achievement Award, Bill and Val Crump who were named Outstanding Volunteers, and sixth grader Megan Lopez who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!

San Marcos Elementary (2020-2021)

We received a huge donation from Read On Chandler. We are so excited to replenish our media center, classroom libraries, and student home collections!

San Marcos Elementary (2020-2021)

In response to the decision to shut off water fountains at San Marcos Elementary out of concern of spreading COVID-19, Sun Lakes Rotary has donated 400 refillable water bottles to the school to ensure that all students can stay hydrated.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos kindergartners engaged our minds, muscles, and imagination exploring the Children's Museum of Phoenix in February. Kindergarten Field Trip Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos Student Council attended the Student Leadership Conference and showcased their leadership skills among peers in the district with their theme "Exploring BIG Ideas." Student council students loved this day of SPIRIT and leadership growth!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Gerardo Juarez Jamaica is a special young man who takes his learning seriously and always produces quality work. He is a positive leader with at San Marcos, encouraging and motivating students to be the best versions of themselves. He also sets a great example for his younger siblings. Gerardo is also an integral member of our KSMB News team where he exhibits responsibility and initiative.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos teacher Lauren Cundiff joined teachers Michelle Capriotti (Casteel High) and Melissa Lu (Perry High) to represent the district and their schools in the Desert Financial "Random Acts of Kindness" float in the Fiesta Bowl Parade. Pictured left to right: Lauren Cundiff, Michelle Capriotti and Melissa Lu.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos 5th and 6th Graders competed in the 2019 Spelling Bee. Teachers were impressed by all students, but ultimately 6th grader Sayra took 1st place and 5th grader Derion took 2nd place. Congratulations to all who participated.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Jennifer Holden's 5th Grade class partnered with their Kindergarten buddy class for an afternoon of science experiments. The Arizona Science Center came out to conduct experiments, including extracting DNA from a strawberry.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Amy Nettles and Lauren Delfino-Karl's classes created beautiful "BEST PART OF ME" artwork for their classroom windows. Second graders created artwork depicting the BEST parts of themselves. Staff and students LOVE walking by the positive and thoughtful messaging of this second grade art project.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Governing Board member Karen McGee has a talent for crafting. She recently made 14 snowmen and donated them to preschoolers at San Marcos Elementary. The children LOVE them -- and the snowmen are enjoying their new home, too!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos held a "Family Feast" to celebrate all of our students and families. Students Dressed to Impress during our Spirit Day and Family Feast Event. We LOVED seeing so many families and friends enjoying lunch with our students. San Marcos Family Feast Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Media Specialist Jolene Gallup hosted Arizona Cardinals quarterback (and Chandler High alumni) Brett Hundley for an afternoon of reading. Brett Hundley visited San Marcos for a "Cardinals Milk and Cookies" event. Students danced with Big Red, had story time with Brett Hundley, and enjoyed milk and cookies. San Marcos students left with SMILES, high fives and autographed backpacks. Thank you, Arizona Cardinals, for supporting San Marcos students and encouraging the LOVE of reading!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos Battle of the Books team members, led by Jolene Gallup and Dolores Barcelo, competed in their first competition of the year!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Select second grade families were invited to "Family Engagement Reading Night." Students were able to enjoy a movie and popcorn while parents worked with the Engagement Team -- Stephanie Clark, Jolene Gallup, Amy Nettles, Lauren Delfino-Karl, Jennine Ballew, Jennifer Davis and Debbie Vickma -- on strategies to help their children become better readers. Parents left equipped with support, materials and games to help their children succeed.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos first graders in Joan Scharich's class took a field trip to visit the Soltera Senior Living Community. Students enjoyed reading books and sharing stories with their new friends at Soltera.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Woo Hoo Patrol visited San Marcos to award three CEF Grants which will be put towards:

• Classroom Peace Corners
• a Campus Wide Sensory Path, and
• Sensory integration tools to manage behaviors and maximize student engagement

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Judy Thompson's pre-K class had fun creating shapes and artwork using just ten Q-tips (no more, no less) in their Q-tips challenge! Judy was so proud of their thoughtful creativity and taking on the challenge!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos fifth grade students in Gary Johnson, Jennifer Holden, and Ashly Raymond's classes visited Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to help pack nutritious meals for hungry children around the world. In partnership with the San Marcos student council, they were able to raise $500 to donate to FMSC while also gaining hands-on experience.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos 3rd Grade Students in Carly Mahlmeister and Courtney Geil's classes explored scientific ideas, procedures and concepts while have a FUN time during a recent Legoland field trip. 3rd Grade Science Field Trip to Legoland Photo Album

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Got Layers? Mrs. Holden's 5th Graders are putting density to the test during a series of hands on experiments.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Media Specialist Jolene Gallup organized a Scholastic Book Fair recently which was a hit with San Marcos students! Congratulations to Robert (Kindergarten) and Leslie (4th Grade) who each won Scholastic Door Prizes.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Mrs. Dziczek's 5th and 6th grade band students are using math manipulatives to reinforce rhythms while creating their own songs.

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

The San Marcos Party Patrol (a spirited group of teachers and support staff) scheduled a mid-week pick-up for our campus. Teachers lined up early for "The Traveling Cup" who provided delicious coffee beverages to energize our teachers and staff for the day!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

Ms. Pullen's AM Priority Preschool students loved exploring the water tables during a creative outdoor sensory lesson!

San Marcos Elementary (2019-2020)

San Marcos KSMB News Crew is made up of 5th and 6th grade students and led daily by our AMAZING Club Sponsors, Jolene Gallup and Scott Rothman. Our KSMB News team produces and delivers the morning news EVERY day! Daily production includes announcements, student highlights, lunch menu, "This Day in History," the pledge, and our WORD of the Day! Students are then challenged to get "caught" using the Word of the Day! Dr. Henderson loves hearing our vocabulary expanding!

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

San Marcos preschool and pre-K classrooms received a visit from the Arizona Health Zone to learn about the benefits of eating healthy veggies. They had a chance to create art with the veggies and taste their veggie creations.

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

We held a Family Feast to celebrate all the students and families at San Marcos. Parents, families, friends and community members were invited to join our students at lunchtime for a Fall/Winter feast.

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to San Marcos Counselor Jennine Ballew who won a Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Cash for Classrooms grant to help launch her Peace Corners at San Marcos to promote positive interactions among students.

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

Chandler High's Scruffy recognized two San Marcos students, 4th Grader Isabella Minjarez Chacon and 6th Grader Julianna Ortiz, for demonstrating the 6 pillars of Chandler High School: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibly, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to San Marcos Bears with PERFECT attendance in Quarter 1. Our San Marcos Perfect Attendance students celebrated their achievement with Bahama Bucks and a dance party!

San Marcos Elementary (2018-2019)

Thank you to Chandler High ROTC for working with our Student Council to teach us how to fold the US Flag.

San Marcos Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to San Marcos teacher Jolene Gallup, one of nine CUSD teachers who recently earned their National Board Certification (NBC). The process was rigorous but worthwhile for these teachers. 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. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website

San Marcos Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Jolene Gallup, San Marcos teachers grant winner. Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers website

San Marcos Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Melissa O'Malley who was honored as the KNIX Teacher of The Month!

San Marcos Elementary (2017-2018)

Congratulations to Wendy Loera who was nominated for the Chicanos Por La Causa Esperanza Award. About Chicanos Por La Causa

San Marcos Elementary (2016-2017)

Student comment: "Mary Eidson is nice and helps out the preschoolers so much. She spreads joy wherever she goes!"

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