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Parent Newsletter
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Dear Families,
We had such a wonderful quarter! I am so proud of our students and staff at Painted Sky and how well everyone has done during this first quarter. Students adjusted quickly after summer break, and we are already seeing incredible academic growth.
On Tuesday, we celebrated with a special outdoor lunch, and our Food Services team treated us to an amazing meal—thank you to them for making it such a fun event! To wrap up the week, we had some unexpected excitement: a lunchtime thunderstorm and even a bear sighting at Wildlife Ridge Park that morning. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation in helping us keep students safe.
Stephanie Hillig
Principal, Painted Sky Elementary
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📚🎉 Students start shopping the Book Fair tomorrow!
Posted by Emily Veres on Sunday, Sep 28 at 6:00 PM in Painted Sky PTO
Make sure your child is ready to shop by setting up their Book Fair eWallet 💳. It’s an easy, cash-free way for them to buy books on their own.
✨ Bonus: Any leftover balance turns into a Scholastic eGift card!
Set up your child’s eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/paintedskyelementaryschool |
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Just a reminder that students will be released early at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating your child’s progress!
At conferences, many parents ask, “How can I help my child with reading and writing?” To support you, we’ve attached a helpful guide based on the Science of Reading.
The Science of Reading is a research-based approach to teaching reading that focuses on how children actually learn to read. It emphasizes:
Phonemic awareness: understanding and hearing the sounds in words Phonics: connecting sounds to letters and patterns Fluency: reading smoothly and accurately Vocabulary: understanding the meaning of words Comprehension: making meaning from text
Using these strategies at home—through reading aloud, practicing word sounds, and talking about stories—can make a big difference in your child’s reading and writing growth.
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Ms. Natale's class worked with their first grade buddies on a creative writing activity. We used our skills of summarizing (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then) to create and illustrate a story. We had everything from a T-Rex that wanted food, to a Cat that wanted a family and even a Whale that needed a friend.
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Thunderbirds, we’re in trouble! 💜💛
Family Grill Night is THIS WEEK and we are way too short on volunteers. Please step in if you can. Even one shift makes a huge difference. 🦅
🔥 Helping Hands Set-Up – Tables, chairs, and decorations before the fun begins
🍔 Grilling – Burgers, hot dogs, and smiles
🥔 Passing Out Chips – Hand out the crunchy favorites
🥤 Drink Station – Keep everyone refreshed
🚪 Front Door – Welcome families, sell tickets, answer questions, guide them in
📝 Silent Auction – Help with bidding and closing sheets
🧹 Clean Up Crew – End the night strong
This night is all about food, fun, and community. But we need YOU to make it happen. Please sign up today! 🙌✨
Click here to sign up to volunteer
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/59629136
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We are excited to announce that our Book Fair will begin the week of September 29th! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore new books and build their love of reading.
In addition, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Family Grill Night on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00–7:00 PM. This fun evening brings our community together to enjoy good food, great company, and a chance to shop the Book Fair as a family.
Here is the link to RSVP for the Family Grill Night.
We are also in need of parent volunteers for our Book Fair. Please see the sign-up here.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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The town of Oro Valley will be performing chip sealing on Woodburne. Please see the attached pictures for reference. While we don’t have exact start times for construction each morning, your patience will be greatly appreciated. The school will accommodate any late arrivals caused by traffic delays; please be especially patient during dismissal. To help reduce traffic, you might consider using the bus on these two days.
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September 29: October 3 - Book Fair
September 30 - October 3: Parent Teacher Conferences (students released at 12:15pm)
October 6 - October 10: Fall Break
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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
Stephanie is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
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