Legend Springs Elementary

💙🧡 Summer Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Lorenz, 3rd Grade 🧡💙

When asked what makes Legend Springs so special, Mrs. Lorenz didn't hesitate: "We are a family."

Each year, the teachers at Legend Springs create classroom families where students care for one another, encourage each other, and grow together through every challenge and success. Mrs. Lorenz also shared that she treasures the strong connections among our staff, who support one another through life's highs, lows, and everything in between.

If you've ever attended one of our Flagpole gatherings, you know that feeling extends beyond our classrooms and hallways. Our families and community members continually show up to support our school, making Legend Springs a place where everyone belongs.

As Mrs. Lorenz says, "There is no other school I'd rather be at...it's a Leopard thing!" 🐆💙🧡

Our summer staff spotlight series continues with Ms. White, everyone's favorite music teacher! 🎵🐆

When asked what she loves most about Legend Springs AND what she's looking forward to next year, her answer was simple:

"Having fun while learning and creating music together!"

Ms. White brings joy, creativity, and enthusiasm to every music class, helping students grow their confidence while discovering the power of music. We can't wait to see all the learning, singing, performing, and music-making that next year will bring!

Thank you, Ms. White, for helping make Legend Springs such a special place to learn and grow. 💙🧡

It may feel like summer, but learning is still happening across our district! ☀️📚

DVUSD's Jump Start program is in full swing, and we're grateful for the dedicated teachers who are spending part of their summer helping students build skills, gain confidence, and get ready for a successful school year ahead—including several of our own Legend Springs teachers!🐆💙🧡

Our summer staff spotlight series continues with Mrs. Ryan, who is sharing what she's most excited about for the upcoming school year! 🐆💙🧡

Mrs. Ryan recently received an SRP grant to bring a unique hands-on engineering challenge to our STEM classroom: towel animals!

Inspired by the fun surprises found on cruise ships, students will learn the art and technique of folding classic towel animals before using their creativity and engineering skills to design their own original towel creatures.

We can't wait to see the imagination, problem-solving, and innovation our students will bring to this exciting project. Congratulations to Mrs. Ryan on her grant award, and thank you for creating such engaging learning experiences for our Leopards!

Today, we share important news and heartfelt gratitude.

After eight years of dedicated leadership at Legend Springs, Mrs. Basl has accepted a new position with Deer Valley Unified School District as Manager of Early Childhood Education, effective July 1.

We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Basl and grateful for the lasting impact she has made on our students, staff, and families. Please see her email to families for her full message regarding this transition.

As we look forward to this next chapter, we want our community to know that the mission, traditions, and commitment to students that make Legend Springs special remain as strong as ever. Our school is built on the collective efforts of our amazing students, families, and staff, and we look forward to welcoming our next principal to the very best school community around.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Basl and thanking her for eight wonderful years of leadership. Once a Leopard, always a Leopard! 🐆🧡💙

Two weeks ago, our school lost a beloved member of staff. Today we pause to honor and remember Ms. Lynda Clyde, 6th grade teacher at Legend Springs Elementary.

Ms. Clyde will always be remembered for her passion for teaching, and the care she brought into her classroom each day. She had a gift for connecting with students and her teaching was meaningful, engaging, and full of heart.

Beyond the classroom, Ms. Clyde’s beautiful singing voice often brought joy to those around her, and her iconic collection of teacher t-shirts—always featuring just the right saying for the moment—brought smiles and laughter to our school community.

Her impact on students, colleagues, and families will not be forgotten. The loss of Ms. Clyde is deeply felt across the Leopard community, and our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones during this time.

We are grateful for the time we had with her and the lasting legacy she leaves at Legend Springs. We miss you Ms. Clyde!🐆💙🧡

Our summer staff spotlight series is all about celebrating what makes Legend Springs special!

First up is Mrs. McCrite, our Occupational Therapist (pictured with teacher Mrs. Deutsch). 🐆💙🧡

When asked what she loves most about Legend Springs, Mrs. McCrite shared that it's the incredible sense of community. From our students and families to her close-knit SPED team, Legend Springs truly feels like home.

As she looks ahead to the new school year, Mrs. McCrite is excited to continue building relationships, celebrating student growth, and making memories with an amazing team. She reminds us that while the work isn't always easy, having a supportive village beside you makes all the difference.

Thank you, Mrs. McCrite, for all you do for our students and for helping make Legend Springs such a special place to learn and grow!

As we close one chapter and prepare to begin another, we would like to thank Dr. Stanton for his years of dedicated service to public education. We wish him a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!

We are also excited to welcome Mrs. Vargas as our new Assistant Principal at Legend Springs! With 17 years of experience in education and a passion for supporting students, families, and teachers, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our Leopard community.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Stanton for his service and welcoming Mrs. Vargas to the Legend Springs family! 🐆🧡💙

And just like that… the school year is over! ☀️🧡💙

From starting our day together at Flag Pole, to laughing our way through Move Up Bingo, cooling off with Tiki Ice, and cheering on our amazing 6th graders during the clap out — today was the perfect way to celebrate an incredible year together. 🎉👏🌴

We are so proud of all of our Leopards and all they accomplished this year! Wishing everyone a summer filled with sunshine, sweet memories, lots of reading, rest, relaxation, and fun. ☀️📚💛

See you next year for more learning, laughter, and Leopard magic! 🐆✨

What an incredible afternoon at today’s Talent Show! 🌟🎤🎹🥋

Our talented 5th and 6th graders wowed the audience with amazing performances — from singing and dancing to piano performances and even martial arts demonstrations! We are so proud of the courage, creativity, and hard work our students shared on stage today.

Thank you to everyone who performed, supported their classmates, and helped make this event so special. One more half day of school to go! 🎉🐆