D11 Early Childhood

🎉 Let’s help a D11 teacher bring home a national title! 🎉

Laurel Latimer, a preschool teacher at Martinez Elementary School D11 , is currently ranked #1 in her group and in the Top 5 nationwide for America’s Favorite Teacher—and she needs our community’s support to win it all!

Ms. Latimer is known for her hands-on, engaging classroom where our youngest learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning every single day. This recognition shines a spotlight not just on her incredible work, but on the power of early childhood education in D11.

Now it’s time for us to rally behind her 💙

👉 Vote, share, and spread the word
👉 Encourage friends, family, and partners to support
👉 Let’s show the country what D11 is all about!
https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/laurel-andrea-latimer?fbclid=IwY2xjawROQZVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQQweEJmzokZa5qcrc8Mwa4yQycSBMDcZ5qGw919CugXJxMhV4Wm7T2xH6jw_aem_O7LqeTnAXBpnBdxU5aXJIQ



🎉 ¡Ayudemos a una profesora del Distrito 11 a llevarse a casa un título nacional! 🎉

Laurel Latimer, profesora de preescolar en la Escuela Primaria Martínez, ocupa actualmente el **primer puesto de su grupo y se encuentra entre las cinco primeras a nivel nacional** en el concurso *America’s Favorite Teacher* (La profesora favorita de Estados Unidos), ¡y necesita el apoyo de nuestra comunidad para ganar!

La Sra. Latimer es conocida por su clase práctica y atractiva, en la que nuestros alumnos más pequeños desarrollan cada día la confianza, la curiosidad y el amor por el aprendizaje. Este reconocimiento pone de relieve no solo su increíble trabajo, sino también el poder de la educación infantil en el D11.

Ahora es el momento de que la apoyemos 💙

👉 Vota, comparte y corre la voz
👉 Anima a tus amigos, familiares y conocidos a que la apoyen
👉 ¡Demostrémosle al país de qué va el D11!

Big growth happens in little minds!
Preschool years are a powerful time for cognitive development—when children begin to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and make sense of the world around them. Through play, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, young learners build the foundation for thinking, memory, and creativity.

You’re Invited to Our Preschool Open House!
Join us on April 2nd for a fun and welcoming look inside our preschool!

Date: April 2nd
Location: Monroe Elementary 15 Chelton Rd. 80910
Time: 4:00

Bring your family, ask questions, and discover what makes our preschool special. We can’t wait to meet you! .mustangs.d11

BIG news for families drops Friday! Our Director of Early Childhood, Sarah, has an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss!

Something BIG is coming to the Early Childhood Department!
We’ve been working behind the scenes on an exciting new undertaking that will support our youngest learners, families, and community in amazing ways.
👀 Stay tuned…announcements are on the way!

Preschool isn’t just about learning letters; it’s where independence blooms! From zipping coats to cleaning up, every “I can do it!” builds confidence and pride.