Dear Painted Sky Families,

Our students at Pianted Sky Elementary truly make the difference. They are a huge part of what makes our school such a special place!

Our enrollment continues to grow, and while so much of that growth is because of our amazing staff, it is also because of the incredible students who make our school community what it is. We lean on our students in so many ways to provide leadership, serve others, and help our school run smoothly each day.

Every morning, our student leaders assist with escorting our younger students safely to their classrooms and playground. Every afternoon, they help our kindergarten and first-grade students find the correct vehicle for pickup. These simple acts of leadership make a big difference and help create a caring, connected school community.

Throughout the school day, we also have buddy classes, where our older students partner with our younger students for a variety of activities and special events. This week, our buddies came together to celebrate Constitution Week, learning and participating side by side.

We are so proud of the leadership, kindness, and responsibility our students demonstrate every day. They aren't just students at Painted Sky Elementary; they are an important part of what makes our school such a wonderful place to learn, grow, and belong!

Together We SOAR! 💙☁️

Stephanie Hillig
Principal
Painted Sky Elementary

On September 17th, we celebrated Constitution Day at Painted Sky Elementary! Our campus was filled with engaging activities and events designed to help students understand the importance of the United States Constitution and the freedoms and rights it represents. Students had opportunities to learn about the history and significance of the Constitution in ways that were meaningful, interactive, and fun. It was a wonderful day of learning, reflection, and celebration as our students explored an important part of our nation’s history.

Parents can add money to your student meal account through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, If you don’t have access to the Portal yet, please contact the front office of your school. If you do have an account click: Parent Portal.

Please complete a Free/Reduced Lunch Form. This is all done on-line and is completely confidential. Click HERE for access to this form.

In order for your child to purchase breakfast or lunch at school (including the day of the School BBQ), please make sure that there is money on the account. You can also find all of the menus on this website. 

Did you know that families must complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application EVERY school year to determine eligibility?

The 2025–2026 Free & Reduced Meal Application is now available through the Parent Portal.

👉 Applying through the Parent Portal is the fastest way to find out if you qualify. Applications submitted online can be processed as quickly as the next business day.

📱 Don’t have a Parent Portal account yet?

Please contact your school's front office for assistance. The Parent Portal is important throughout the school year and provides access to information about your student, including:

• Attendance

• Registration information

• Grades

• Class schedules

• Free & Reduced Meal Applications

If you may qualify, please complete your application as soon as possible! 🍎

Our school district food provider has changed the location on the website of how to find the food menus. Please see the links below for access to the September calendar.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our students have access to an online curriculum that is fully aligned with Arizona state standards and is an essential part of our school’s instructional program. This resource is helpful if your child misses school, needs extra practice to understand a skill, or didn’t complete work during the time allotted in class.

To Access Online Curriculum:

1. Visit clever.com

2. Click “Log in as a student.”

3. If prompted, select any Amphi school.

4. Click “Log in with Google” and enter your child’s school email

   • Email format: 300#####@student.amphi.com

   • Password: your child’s usual school password

This platform gives your child access to the same curriculum they use at school, helping reinforce learning and providing additional practice when needed.

We are now in the last half of the 1st quarter. At this time I wanted to share with you the rubrics that will be used as part of our standards-based grading system. These rubrics will help provide clear expectations for student learning and progress throughout the year. If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.

Kindergarten

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

1st Grade

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

2nd Grade

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

3rd Grade

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

4th Grade

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

5th Grade

ELA

Math

Science

Social Studies

When the playground is too wet for morning play, we don’t let a little rain stop the fun! ☔️ Instead, our students find creative ways to spend time with their friends and enjoy some classroom fun.

Our 5th graders know how to make the most of a rainy morning! Here are a few fun pictures of our students enjoying a friendly game of UNO with their classmates. 🃏❤️

Rainy mornings may mean no playground, but they definitely don’t mean no fun! We love seeing our students laughing, playing, and making memories together.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out for our Movie Night! 🎬🍿 We had a packed house, and it was so much fun seeing so many of our Painted Sky families together enjoying the evening.

A special shout-out to everyone who helped with setup and takedown. Your time, energy, and willingness to pitch in helped make the night a success, and we truly appreciate you!

We loved seeing our students, families, and staff laughing, relaxing, and making memories together. What a great night for our Painted Sky community! 💙💛

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