Dear Painted Sky Families!

We had a very busy and exciting week at school!

💡 Promise of a Graduate: Creative Thinking

On Wednesday, we held our first school-wide assembly of the year! During the assembly, we introduced our September Promise of a Graduate focus: CREATIVE THINKING!

We want our students to think creatively about how they solve problems, how they use available resources, and how they demonstrate their learning. Creative thinking isn't just about being artistic—it is about looking at challenges in new ways, thinking outside the box, asking questions, and finding different solutions.

Our assembly also included our two fabulous music teachers, who led us in singing our Painted Sky school song! It was a wonderful way to bring our entire school community together.

🎶 3rd–5th Grade Band

After our full-school assembly, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students stayed in the MPR, where Mrs. Brower introduced them to the wonderful instruments they can learn to play by joining our band or orchestra program.

We are so excited to offer band to all 3rd–5th grade students this year!

Band Teacher: Kristy Brower
Band Begins: September 3
Meeting Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Stage

Beginning Band: 2:30–3:30 PM
Advanced Band: 3:30–4:30 PM

Information and registration forms were sent home with students after the assembly. If your child is interested in joining band or you would like additional information, please reach out to the front office.

🎻 3rd - 5th Grade Orchestra 

We would also like to invite all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to join our orchestra program!

Orchestra Teacher: Christian Hill

Rehearsal Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:50–3:50 PM
Location: Library/Music Area

Students attending orchestra will report to the library for supervision until rehearsal begins.

🎼 Instrument Rental Information

Parents are strongly encouraged to rent an instrument from a local music store. Music stores provide repair services and coverage in the event that an instrument is lost or damaged. This allows students to have instruments repaired or replaced quickly so they can continue participating without interruption.

Renting also gives students the flexibility to switch to a different instrument if they decide they would like to try something else.

Please avoid purchasing inexpensive instruments online, as they often break easily and can be difficult or impossible to repair. A quality rental from a local music store is a great way to ensure that students have an instrument they can depend on as they learn and grow as musicians.

💙 PTO Update

We also held our first General PTO Meeting this week! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and to all of our families who continue to support Painted Sky.

We are incredibly excited about the number of parents who want to get involved and be part of our school community. Your participation helps create a school culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and connected.

Together, we SOAR! 💙

Stephanie Hillig
Principal

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is a must-have this school year! This is where you will find information such as schedules, attendance, grades, etc. If you have not signed up for the portal, please contact your school’s front office. You will need a link specific to your child to get started in the Portal.

Reminder: You can now report your child's absence through the Parent Portal. To do that, log into the portal, select "More," then "Absence Requests" and "Create Request." Please note that absences cannot be reported after the day of the absence, so be sure to get that in as soon as you know your child will be missing school.

The School Site Council is made up of parents/guardians, community members, and school staff who work together as an advisory group to the principal. This group plays an important role in supporting our school by:

• Providing input on school-wide decisions

• Helping communicate important information to our school community

• Monitoring Tax Credit accounts

• Ensuring transparency through public meeting notices and agendas

Site Council is a standing committee created by our Governing Board and follows all legal requirements for public meetings.

💬 Interested in joining?

We’re looking for parents and community members who want to get involved and make a difference! Please join us at our first meeting will be on September 3rd at 2:30pm in the conference room.

October 20 – February 23

Please note the new end date!

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Dismissal–3:15 PM
• Students report to the playground gates after dismissal.
• Pick-up: North parking lot (bus area) at 3:15 PM.
• Open to K–5 students. Family members/friends are welcome to participate.
• Kindergarten students must be accompanied by a family member.

Milers Club is a fun way for students to walk, jog, run, and stay active with friends! Students track their miles using a QR code card and earn a special charm for every 10 miles completed.

Membership: $5 for the October–February session

Return the membership form by September 18 to have your child’s scan card ready for the first day.

The $5 fee covers a charm bracelet, charms, EZ Scan subscription, and scan cards.

💙 Tax Credit Donations: Donations can be made directly to Painted Sky Milers Club to support healthy and active lifestyles. Tax credit donations are separate from the $5 membership fee. 

Amphitheater Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/religious beliefs, gender, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship status, marital status, political beliefs/affiliation, disability, home language, family, social or cultural background in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies are handled at 701 W. Wetmore Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705 by the Equity & Safety Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, (520) 696-5164, TitleIXCoordinator@amphi.com, or the Executive Director of Student Services, (520) 696-5230, studentservices@amphi.com.

Email: shillig@amphi.com
Website: https://www.amphi.com/36094_1

Location: 12620 N. Woodburne Avenue | Oro Valley, AZ 85755

Phone: (520) 696-3800