Amparo Gutiérrez Elementary

4th Grade Swamp Shooters WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP!! 🎉🏆

BACK TO BACK CHAMPS!! 🏆🐊💜💚

We Beat the Rams !!
12 to 2

🐊 GATOR AWARDS: Procedures & Protocols

🐊💜Gator Families: Award Ceremonies Start TOMORROW! 💚🌟

The moment we've been waiting for all year is finally here! We are so excited to celebrate the incredible hard work, dedication, and achievements of our amazing Gator scholars.

To ensure everything runs smoothly and safely, please read these critical updates and reminders for the next two days:

🎟️ CRITICAL BRACELET INFO (Distributed TODAY!)
Grade-level entry bracelets are being sent home with your student TODAY. Please check your child's backpack as soon as they get home!
Strict Policy: No extra bracelets will be distributed.
🚫 No Bracelet = No Entry. Please keep these in a safe place, as they are required for campus access on your child's ceremony day.

📅 Ceremony Schedule
Make sure you arrive on the correct day for your child's grade level:
Tuesday, May 19th (Tomorrow!): 3rd-@8:30 and 5th Grade- @9:30
Wednesday, May 20th: 1st @8:30, 2nd @09:30, and 4th Grade @10:30
Friday, May 22nd: Kinder @8:30

🚨 Safety Rules & Expectations
For the safety and clear visibility of all attendees, please remember:
🛑 Required: Clear bags and IDs
🛑 NOT ALLOWED: Gift bags, balloons, or flower bouquets/vases cannot be brought into the ceremony area.
🥳 Celebrate at Home: We highly encourage you to surprise your little ones with these fun treats at home or in the car after school! 🎈💐

🚗 Parking Guidelines
Parking is limited, so we appreciate your patience!
School Loop: Starting at 8:00 AM, parking is allowed on the left side only.
Keep Traffic Moving: The right side of the loop must remain clear for Traffic to circulate.
Red Zones: Strictly no parking in red zones.
Overflow: You may also park along the perimeter outside of the campus.
Reminder: Regardless of where you park, you must still enter through the school's front entrance.

⏱️ Session Transitions
We have a 15-minute gap between sessions. To ensure the next group of parents can find parking and enjoy their time:
Please exit the campus promptly so we can reset for the next group.

Thank you for your unwavering cooperation, support, and partnership in making this a safe, memorable, and joyful celebration for our entire Gator family. See you there! 🐊💜💚

3rd graders were honored with a ceremony for participating in the “Why Art” program. 🎨
They received a medal and recognition for their talent in art. Our students participated in a 28 week program and learned how to develop their skills while exploring a new interest. 💚💜

🛡️ Honoring Our Heroes: National Police Week 2026

This week, from May 10th through May 16th, we join the nation in celebrating National Police Week. While we honor those in uniform across the country, we want to shine a special spotlight right here at home on our very own Amparo Gutierrez Safety Patrol Crew!

Our Gator scholars have been in excellent hands all year thanks to the dedication of this incredible team.

🌟 Going Above and Beyond
Being a part of the Safety Patrol isn't just about wearing a vest; it’s about commitment. We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to our crew for:

The Early Arrivals: Being the first faces we see, rain or shine.

Vigilant Eyes: Keeping a watchful eye on the halls to ensure every Gator stays safe.

Leadership in Action: Stepping up, maturing, and serving as protectors of our school community.

🍎 To Our Mentors & Leaders: Success starts at the top. This program wouldn’t be what it is without the guidance of our amazing sponsors and mentors:

Sponsors: A huge shoutout to Alondra Garcia, Guadalupe Gutierrez, and Diane Ruiz for guiding our students.

Role Models: Thank you, Officer Garza, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. G, for assisting our crew and being such powerful examples of integrity and service for our students to follow.

"It has been a joy watching each of these students grow this year. You have demonstrated what it truly means to be a leader."

Gator Nation, please join us in thanking our Safety Patrol Crew for an outstanding year!

We are extremely proud of each and every one of you! 🐊👮‍♂️✨

We are deeply grateful to Officer Garza and Mrs. Contreras for their unwavering dedication in protecting and securing our campus. Their commitment inspires us all to work together for a safer, brighter future.

🐝 **Math Bee 2026: The Results Are In!** 🐝

Drumroll please… 🥁

We are bursting with Gator pride as we announce the winners of this year’s **Campus Math Bee Competition**! Held today, the competition was fierce, the numbers were crunching, and the talent was truly off the charts.

We saw an incredible leap in performance this year—a testament to the hard work, dedication, and preparation of our students and teachers. Let’s celebrate our math champions!

🐊 **Little Gators Division (1st & 2nd Grade)**

* **1st Place:** Amelia Garcia *(1st Grade – C. Ordoñez)*
* **2nd Place:** Luke Aguilera *(2nd Grade – M. Castillo)*
* **3rd Place:** Rodrigo Castillo *(1st Grade – M. Abrego)*

🐊 **Big Gators Division (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade)**

* **1st Place:** Benito Torres *(5th Grade – C. Rincon)*
* **2nd Place:** Valerie Lopez *(5th Grade – K. Diaz)*
* **3rd Place:** Arturo Marin del Barrio *(3rd Grade – D. Morales)*

**A Huge Gator Shout-Out!**

A massive thank you to every student who stepped up to the challenge and every teacher who supported them. The improvement from last year was evident in every round—you all did an outstanding job!

Special thanks to our amazing **Math Bee Sponsor**, the fantastic **Mrs. Melissa Flores** (3rd Grade), for her leadership in making this event such a success.

Whether it was addition or algebraic thinking, today showed that our students are truly "calculating" their way to success! 🧮✨

AMPARO GUTIERREZ ELEMENTARY: GATORS PLAYOFFS BOUND! 🏀🐊

Our 5th-grade stars have worked hard all season, and now it’s playoff time! We are so proud of this team and can’t wait to see them shine at the NW Club this Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Grab your purple and green, bring your loudest cheering voice, and let’s fill the stands with Gator spirit! Check the flyer for our full roster of playoff stars. Let’s make some noise! See you there! 🏆✨

Attention Gator Families!

We are excited to remind you that our family picnic is happening this Thursday, May 14th! To enhance our organization and ensure a smooth event, we kindly ask that you complete the attached Google form. This will greatly assist us in keeping track of attendees and ensuring that we have everyone ready for pick-up without causing any disruption to classroom activities. Let’s make this event enjoyable and efficient for all!

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What to Bring:
Pack your favorite lunch, snacks, drinks and bring whatever makes you comfortable!

We encourage families to bring:
👀 Valid ID
• 🧺 Blankets & Lawn Chairs
• ☀️ Canopies or Umbrellas for shade
• 🎲 Outdoor games & activities
• 📸 Cameras to capture these final Gator memories!

Thank you for your cooperation!

💜💚🐊One Last Gator Gathering! 💜💚🐊

Gator Family Picnic 💜💚🐊One Last Gator Gathering! 💜💚🐊 ⭐️As we prepare to close the doors of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary, we want to celebrate the community, the memories, and the families that have made this school a home. Please join us for our final Family Picnic as we say goodbye to our beloved ...

Happy Mother's Day to our Beautiful Gator Moms! Thank you for all your support.
Have a blessed day! 💜💚

Our Gator athletes did an amazing job at today’s track meet! 🐊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

We are so proud of our track team for their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship. They raced with heart and represented our school proudly every step of the way. 💚💜

Great job, Gators!!

💜💚🐊One Last Gator Gathering! 💜💚🐊

⭐️As we prepare to close the doors of Amparo Gutierrez Elementary, we want to celebrate the community, the memories, and the families that have made this school a home.

Please join us for our final Family Picnic as we say goodbye to our beloved campus.

When: Thursday, May 14th
Where: The School Fields

Schedule:
• K – 2nd Grade: 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
• 3rd – 5th Grade: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

What to Bring:
Pack your favorite lunch and bring whatever makes you comfortable!

We encourage families to bring:
👀 Valid ID
• 🧺 Blankets & Lawn Chairs
• ☀️ Canopies or Umbrellas for shade
• 🎲 Outdoor games & activities
• 📸 Cameras to capture these final Gator memories!

Let’s make this last gathering one for the history books. Wear your purple and green and let’s go out Gator Strong! 🐊