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Retake Picture Day is coming up on:
Tuesday, October 27th!
If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and are unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0468XBF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Find answers to Retake Day questions here.
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Join us for the 4th Grade Glow Stick Rhythm Performance on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:45 AM in the Painted Sky MPR! This glowing good time will be part of our Student of the Month assembly, and our 4th graders can’t wait to light up the stage with their rhythm performance. Hope to see you there!
Please make sure to be on time as they will be the first part of our assembly!
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We’re excited to celebrate with our Costume Parade! Here are the details:
Parade Start Time: 7:45 a.m. Parade Route: Students will walk around the track. (See attached map for the route and lineup locations.) Parent Viewing: Parents who wish to watch the parade may enter through the north sliding gate on the track at 7:30 a.m. (after students come in from morning recess). No visitor badge is needed to watch the parade. Classroom Celebrations: If you plan to join your child in the classroom after the parade, please go to the front office AFTER the parade to sign in and receive a visitor badge.
We’re looking forward to a fun and festive morning! Thank you for helping make this celebration special for our students.
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This year students will be allowed to celebrate Halloween on October 30th with their classmates. Please follow the costume guidelines below when picking out a costume. We want this to be an enjoyable day for everyone.
1. Students may wear facial make-up. Make-up needs to be applied before coming to school, not during school hours. We have many young students on campus so please avoid blood or depictions of violence.
2. Please avoid masks, students will not be able to wear them during the school day.
3. Costumes must adhere to our clothing guidelines regarding modesty.
4. Students should keep any props at home. Props include but are not limited to: swords, brooms, crutches, etc. Props cause a distraction during the school day and may become lost or broken.
5. Please ensure that your child's costume is conducive to a learning environment.
6. Students may wear inflatable costumes, but teachers may ask for them to not have them inflated during class time.
7. Students MUST wear shoes - slippers are not permitted.
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Please see the information below to sign up for Pickleball.
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Minecraft Robotics Coding
During class, Ninjas use code to control robots and automate tasks like farming and digging in Minecraft Education Edition®, transforming tedious jobs into exciting challenges. They'll explore fundamental computer science concepts such as loops and functions, using these skills to create awe-inspiring events like spawning hundreds of chickens from the sky! Throughout each week, Ninjas will enjoy a collaborative environment where they can share their achievements and play together in a vibrant, interactive world. This unique blend of creativity and technology encourages teamwork and boosts confidence as they watch their code come to life.
Quarter 2 classes will be held from October 28 through December 16.
Families can register online here: https://cn.mystudio.io/e/?=orov/567/357869//1790986735
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Our students and staff jumped right into learning when we came back from the fall break. We had a great start to our quarter!
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Hey, Painted Sky Families!
Let’s celebrate getting outside and getting moving!
One of my favorite things about P.E. is encouraging our kids to find fun ways to be active, not just at school, but at home and out in our community, too! Whether your child loves riding bikes, hiking, swimming, playing sports, dancing, running around at the park, or just being silly and active outside, I want to celebrate it!
Here’s where YOU come in!
I would LOVE for you to send me a picture of your child being active outside of school! It can be anything that gets them up, moving, and having fun. I’m going to create a special display in our gym to show off all the amazing ways our Painted Sky students stay active outside of school!
The goal is simple: to inspire our kids to get outside, try new things, move their bodies, and discover that being active can be FUN!
So, dig through those camera rolls, snap a new picture, or send me one from your latest family adventure. Hiking, biking, kicking a soccer ball, shooting hoops, skiing, swimming, walking the dog, or anything in between—I want to see it!
Let’s fill our gym with smiling faces, fun memories, and lots of movement!
Thank you for helping me encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for our Painted Sky kiddos. I can’t wait to see what everyone is up to!
Keep moving, keep smiling, and keep having fun!
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Hey Painted Sky family! 🍕✨ Get ready to take a break from cooking because our next Restaurant Percentage Night is just around the corner on November 5, 2026! Join us at OV Pizza from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Make sure to mention you're with Painted Sky so 20% comes right back to support our school!
Find us at 11165 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. See you there! 🙌
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Is there a teacher who has made a positive difference in your child’s life? Maybe they have gone the extra mile, made learning exciting, or helped your child believe in themselves. If so, the Silver Apple Award is a wonderful way to recognize them!
The Silver Apple Award celebrates K–12 teachers who make a positive impact through their dedication, creativity, and commitment to their students and their school community.
If you have a teacher you would like to recognize, we encourage you to take a few minutes to nominate them for this special award! Your kind words could mean so much to a deserving teacher. 💛🍎
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Did you know you can support Painted Sky at no additional cost to you? The Arizona Public School Tax Credit allows you to contribute to our school and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxes.
🌟 How Does It Work?
Married couples filing jointly: Donate up to $400 Individuals: Donate up to $200 Your contribution can be claimed as a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit, up to the applicable limit and your tax liability. For the 2026 tax year, contributions must be made by April 15, 2027.
🚌 Your Tax Credit Helps Keep Field Trips Possible!
Many of our tax credit accounts currently have low balances, and this is beginning to impact our ability to provide some of the more traditional field trips our students look forward to each year.
District policy requires schools to rent a charter bus when traveling outside of the local area, and charter buses are a significant expense. As a result, if we do not raise enough tax credit funds, we may need to limit some field trips to local destinations, particularly for our 5th graders.
This could impact educational experiences such as BizTown, which provides students with an exciting, hands-on opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom. Our goal is to continue offering these meaningful experiences while keeping the cost to families as reasonable as possible.
🎨⚽🎶 Where Does Your Donation Go?
Tax credit contributions help provide students with opportunities such as:
These experiences allow our students to explore new interests, build confidence, develop real-world skills, and make lasting memories. They are an important part of providing a well-rounded education.
💛 Every Contribution Makes a Difference!
Whether you contribute $25 or the full allowable amount, your support directly impacts the opportunities we can provide for our students. If you are able to make a tax credit contribution, please consider supporting Painted Sky this year.
Thank you for investing in our students and helping us continue to provide the experiences that make school exciting, meaningful, and memorable.
Together, we can help our students learn, grow, and SOAR! 🌟📚🚌
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💙 We have so many wonderful opportunities coming up for our Painted Sky community! Thank you for your continued support as we learn, grow, and SOAR together!
🎃 OCTOBER 19–30
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
🧠 NOVEMBER – CRITICAL THINKING
Monday, November 2
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, November 18
Friday, November 20
Wednesday–Friday, November 25–27
📚 DECEMBER – SCHOLARSHIP
November 30 - December 17: MAP and Amira Testing
Monday, November 30
Tuesday, December 1
Wednesday, December 2
Friday, December 4
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Saturday, December 12
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
Friday, December 18
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Painted Sky Elementary School
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
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Stephanie Hillig
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