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Santan Elementary (2022-2023)

Family, friends, and fun! The Santan Elementary School Pumpkin Fest Carnival was a huge success.

Santan Elementary (2022-2023)

Kindergartners in Mrs. Reuss' class took a visit to our health assistant, Mrs. Wingate! They learned where her office is, landmarks they see on the way, and asked her about helping our school and community. She even had time to answer some questions!

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to Santan Elementary's Battle of the Books team for taking second place in the district finale hosted by Chandler Public Library in April. This year, 231 teams with approximately 700 students participated in the Battle of the Books program. Thirty-three schools completed in the district semifinals, the top nine schools competed for the top three spots that move on the regionals. These four teams all scored a perfect score and earned their spots in tie-breaker rounds. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to one another, the program, and their love of reading.

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Students in Susannah Reuss' PreK class at Santan Elementary watch as eggs are incubated. They are monitoring progress of the developing chicks inside and can't wait to see the babies in a couple of weeks!

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Congratulations to the winning boys team in the 2022 CUSD Elementary Track Meet -- Santan Elementary! Thank you also to all students and staff who showcased teamwork, spirit, confidence, and camaraderie at the event. Individual Championship Results

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Santan Elementary orchestra and choir students, under the direction of Samara Humbert-Hughes and Howard McPhail performed at the Chandler mall in December.

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Santan Elementary fourth grade students in Jessica Norman's class, performed "Text Feature Surgery" on patients who were struggling to understand non-fiction information. Each student received a patient chart with a complaint and the doctors had to prescribe the text feature that would cure the patient. The students had a wonderful time in their costumes and enjoyed a fun, engaging way to solidify their understanding of the various text features and how they help develop comprehension of material.

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Santan Elementary third grade students worked very hard doing chores at home and for family members to earn money to purchase their own donations for the Chandler CARE Center. Their parents took them to the store to select their choices, and the results of their combined effort was amazing!

Santan Elementary (2021-2022)

Preschool students in Susannah Reuss' class practiced patterning to support early math skills.

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Connor Ermisch who won 3rd place in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2021 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "High Popping Poppers"

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Aline Moody and Lucy Wegener who won 2nd place in Earth and Planetary Science, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2021 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled "Current Craze"

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Brooks Weis was named the Santan Elementary Kind Kid of the Month for March. Brooks is in first grade and was nominated by one of his peers.

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Zesty ZZeeks Pizza and Wings Chandler recently selected four Santan Elementary teachers (Jennifer Maize, Ashley Goldring, Jessie Norman, and Danica Schroeder) as Outstanding Teachers and awarded them a free pizza. Teachers were nominated online by parents and these four among those who were selected.

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Congratulations to Santan Elementary teacher Ashley Goldring who won the Apple Achievement Award, Chisa Hauber who was named the Outstanding Volunteer, and sixth grader Grant Moberg who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner for 2021. Read their stories here!

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Fifth grader Nicholas Hooten was named the Santan Elementary "Kind Kid of the Month" for January. Nicholas was nominated by one of his peers. The nomination read: Nicholas is a hard worker, always kind and helps everyone in his class. The recipient of this award receives a certificate, his picture on the wall and a gift card to Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Maryann Eberhart, Santan Elementary sixth grade teacher, was nominated by one of her student's parents for the KTAR / Valley Toyota Dealers Pay Tribute to a Teacher Award on the Gaydos and Chad show. When Maryann received the call Monday afternoon, she thought she was being interviewed, along with multiple other nominees, to see who would win. Instead, she learned she had been selected and will be the recipient of $2,500. Congratulations, Maryann! KTAR / Valley Toyota Dealers Tribute to a Teacher nomination website

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Ernny Perez-Cortez was named Santan Elementary's "Kind Kid of the Month." Ernny will receive a certificate and a gift card to Menchie's Frozen Yogurt. The submitted form read: "Ernny in Jennifer Maize's kindergarten class greets each of his classmates by name every morning. The students begin their day with a big smile because of his act of kindness."

Santan Elementary (2020-2021)

Santan Elementary "Kind Kids of the Month" were Sierra Wells and Charlie Bergman. Recipients of this award are nominated by their peers for acts of kindness that are witnessed around the school. Sierra and Charlie's nomination read: "Sierra Wells and Charlie Bergman went up to a new student who was standing by himself and invited him to play with them."

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Grant Moberg, Max Cain and Sophia Lyons who won 3rd Place in Environmental Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Sea Savers. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Lucy Wegener and Aline Moody who won 1st Place in Behavioral & Social Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Memory Madness. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Lexi Swint and Aracely Soto who won 1st Place in Engineering, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Pool Surface Cleaner. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Emmie Conti, Michael Nellis and Alexis Lawmaster who won 1st Place in Environmental Sciences, Elementary Division (5th - 6th Grade) at the 2020 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Worldwide Waters. HISEF 2020 Award Winners

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary first grader Brynn Prince was named "Kind Kid of The Month" for February. Recipients of this award are nominated for acts of kindness that are witnessed around the school. Brynn's nomination read: "Brynn comes to school each day with a smile on her face and a great attitude towards learning. She is always willing to help her classmates and her teacher."

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to this years' Triple-A Award winners: student Emmie Conti; co-volunteers Bridget Arenson and Bekki Patzer; and teacher Danica Schroeder!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary was invited to the Waste Management Phoenix Open Dream Day sponsored by the First Tee. The fifth and sixth grade students had a lot of fun! Shane Doan, Archie Bradley, and Larry Fitzgerald showed up to talk about hard work and leadership.

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary student council spent several weeks planning around the theme "Exploring Leadership." The students decided on a Magic School Bus theme and created a chant, banner, collage, costumes, and name tags. At the district Student Council Convention, Santan Stormers won Best Costume. Student Council Convention Photo Album

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Emmie Conti has excellent character, she is positive and has an energy that is contagious to those around her. She is a genuine, humble and very kind young lady. She is involved in school clubs and also the Student Council president. She is always willing to go out of her way for her peers and her teachers. Congratulations, Emmie!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Third grade students at Santan Elementary were lucky enough to get a visit from Officer Fitch and his K-9 partner Duko in January. Students are currently working on a weekly Journeys story titled, Aero and Officer Mike. This story is an informational text about the everyday duties/life of a police officer and his K-9. Chandler Police Department was gracious enough to agree to come to Santan and offer insight on this topic, creating a "text to world" experience for all students involved! Officer Fitch and K-9 Visit Photo Album

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Kim Sanford of Santan Elementary who achieved National Board Certification in December 2019. The process to earn this advanced certification beyond the Arizona state requirements is rigorous and long. Kim was required to write over 40 pages to show evidence of her teaching and take multiple assessments. She is one of four Chandler teachers to attain this certification this year. Thank you, Kim Sanford, for your dedication to your students and Santan!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Cedrick Esguerra for being recognized as Santan Elementary's Kind Kid of the Month. This award is for students who are nominated by their peers for acts of kindness. Cedrick's nomination read: "Cedrick is so kind to people. He's a wonderful friend, a good influence and always very positive." Cedrick received a gift card for Menchie's yogurt and will have this same photo on our wall. This award is sponsored by the Santan Elementary PTO and Menchie's.

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary Student Council participated in the Chandler CARE Center's Toy Drive in December. Toy Drive Photo Album

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary student council spread holiday cheer at Clarendale Assisted Living in Chandler. They spent time caroling for the residents and chatting with them during their dinnertime. The STUCO students had a blast, and based on the smiles and cheers from the residents, they loved it too!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Every December, fifth grade students give back to the community through a project called Project Cuddle-Up. Students donate supplies to create tied fleece blankets to be donated to Paz de Cristo Community Center, an interfaith community outreach program. This years' 5th graders created 91 blankets that will be distributed by Paz de Cristo to individuals in need this winter season. This project means a lot to the students and their teachers because of the warmth that the blankets will provide and love that the blankets represent to those in need. Project Cuddle Up Photo Album

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Ms. Logan's 3rd grade class celebrated their first vegetable garden harvest by making a green salad. Students prepared the salad from garden to table and discovered how rewarding growing vegetables can be. Garden Harvest and Making Salad Photo Album

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan staff and their families participated in a social activity at Feed My Starving Children - Mesa. Together, they were able to pack 208 boxes of food for children in need!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

The Arizona Department of Education announced that Santan Elementary received an "A" grade for the 2018-19 school year.

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary third grader Connor James was named "Kind Kid of the Month." Recipients of this award are nominated by their peers for acts of kindness that are witnessed around the school. Connor was nominated because he put a translation for ""Welcome to our school!" in Chinese up on the door for a new girl who doesn't speak English.

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary students raised $7,846 for the American Heart Association during their Kids Heart Challenge this year! Way to go, Stormers! Because they met their goal (in fact, they almost tripled it), Santan Elementary students got to watch Principal Amy O'Neal, Dean Bryon Houy, Counselor Vanessa Pepoon and PE teacher Kelly Saadi crack eggs on their heads... some of which were hard boiled, and some which were not!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Cole Ortiz received the Santan Kind Kid Award for the month of September, sponsored by Menchie's Frozen Yogurt and the Santan PTO. Congratulations, Cole!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary was recognized Saturday night at the Arizona State Sun Devils Football game by the College Football Playoff Foundation, Pac-12 Conference and Sun Devil Athletics with a grant from the Extra Yard for Teachers program!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

In honor of 9/11, Santan first graders thank local Chandler Police officers for their service. (Canines, too!)

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Kennedy Hendley was named the first ever recipient of the Santan KIND KID AWARD, sponsored by Menchie's and the Santan PTO. This award is given to students who are nominated by their peers for showing acts of kindness. The winner receives a gift card to Menchie's Frozen Yogurt. Congratulations, Kennedy!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary students had the opportunity to explore in the zSpace bus before the new zSpaces arrive for the STEAM lab!

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Santan Elementary won a $2,500 grant from the Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club Extra Yard for Teachers program in recognition for the hard work the school and community does to go that "Extra Yard" for students.

Santan Elementary (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Santan music teacher Lisa Rittenhouse! She is thrilled to be in her first season with the Grammy award-winning Phoenix Chorale. Phoenix Chorale

Santan Elementary (2018-2019)

Santan Elementary students in Mary Logan's third grade class donated a total 1,530 pounds of food to Mathews Crossing Food bank in this years drive.

Santan Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Santan Elementary students Reeghan Arp and Cayden Heddleston who were selected to participate in the Chandler Unified School District 6th Grade Honor Band concert.

Santan Elementary (2018-2019)

Congratulations to 5th Grade award winners Adam Edwards, Kaleb Seow and Aharnish Tripathi who won 3rd Place in Physics & Astronomy at the 2019 Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair (HISEF) for the project titled Spherical Forces. HISEF 2019 Award Winners

Santan Elementary (2018-2019)

Every December, Santan Elementary fifth grade gives back to the community through Project Cuddle-Up. Fifth grade students donate supplies to create tied fleece blankets to be donated to Paz de Cristo, an interfaith community outreach program. Approximately 100 students, 20 parents, and 4 teachers participated in this year's Project Cuddle-Up on November 30. The 71 blankets that this year's fifth-grade students created will be distributed by Paz de Cristo to individuals in need this winter season.

Santan Elementary (2018-2019)

Santan Elementary's Running Club members had more energy and inspiration at one of their practices... Coaches Brian Navarro and Aaron Sloan dressed up as a turkey and chicken for the occasion, "gobbling up" extra smiles and better running times!

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