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🍦🎉 Community Event Alert! 🎉🍦

The 44th Community Alliance is hosting an Ice Cream Social—bring the family and enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors!

📍 Old Cross Cut Canal Park (48th St., across from Fire Station 13)
📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

✨ Free ice cream
📚 Free children’s books & library cards (courtesy of Saguaro Library)
🤝 Connect with your community

🌟 Governing Board Recognition Spotlight 🌟

At yesterday’s Governing Board meeting, Mrs. Bianca De Avila, Reading Intervention Paraprofessional and Crockett Elementary parent was recognized. 📚💙

Mrs. De Avila was honored for her dedication to supporting young readers and creating a positive, encouraging environment where students can grow and succeed.

We are grateful for her commitment to students, staff, and families - and for the difference she makes every day. 👏

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉
Today we recognize and celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our schools running strong. Your hard work, care, and attention to detail do not go unnoticed—thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and families! 💙

¡Feliz Día de los Profesionales Administrativos! 🎉
Hoy reconocemos y celebramos a las personas increíbles que mantienen nuestras escuelas funcionando con éxito. Su dedicación, esfuerzo y compromiso no pasan desapercibidos—¡gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias! 💙

🌎💚 Earth Day – April 22 | Día de la Tierra – 22 de abril 💚🌎

Today we celebrate our planet and the small actions that make a big difference! 🌱✨
From planting seeds and reducing waste to recycling and conserving water, every step helps protect our Earth for future generations.

Hoy celebramos nuestro planeta y las pequeñas acciones que hacen una gran diferencia. 🌱✨
Desde plantar semillas y reducir residuos, hasta reciclar y conservar agua, cada paso ayuda a proteger nuestra Tierra para las futuras generaciones.

Let’s work together to keep our planet clean, green, and thriving! 🌍💫
¡Trabajemos juntos para mantener nuestro planeta limpio, verde y lleno de vida! 🌍💫

🏃‍♂️🏅 Balsz District Track Meet & Mile Run! 🏅🏃‍♀️

Get ready to cheer on our amazing student athletes! 🎉

📍 District Mile Run
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 9:00 AM
📌 Crockett School

📍 District Track Meet
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 2:00 PM
📌 Griffith School

We’re excited to see our students showcase their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship. Families and staff are encouraged to come out and support! 💙💛

💙 National Volunteer Appreciation Week 💙
💙 Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Voluntarios 💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support our students and schools. From helping in classrooms to supporting events and activities, your impact is felt every single day.

Esta semana celebramos a los increíbles voluntarios que brindan su tiempo, energía y corazón para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y escuelas. Desde ayudar en los salones de clase hasta apoyar en eventos y actividades, su impacto se siente todos los días.

Because of you, our schools are stronger, our students are supported, and our community continues to thrive.

Gracias a ustedes, nuestras escuelas son más fuertes, nuestros estudiantes reciben apoyo y nuestra comunidad sigue creciendo.

Thank you for making a difference! 🌟
¡Gracias por hacer la diferencia! 🌟

🥕 Food Distribution at Crockett Elementary!
We're excited to partner with St. Mary's Food Bank to provide free groceries and pantry staples to our families. 💛

📍 Crockett Elementary School
501 N 36th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
📅 Wednesday, April 22
🕝 Starting at 2:30 PM

Thank you, St. Mary's Food Bank, for your continued support of our Balsz community!

📝 The Balsz Elementary School District 2025–2026 Family Survey is now open!

We’d love to hear from our families about their experience at Balsz schools—everything from school safety, learning, and activities to communication and support.

Please complete ONE survey for EACH child attending a Balsz school.
🗓 Deadline: Friday, May 15th

Thank you for helping us make our schools the best they can be! 💛

📝 ¡La Encuesta Familiar Balsz 2025–26 ya está abierta!

Nos encantaría conocer la opinión de nuestras familias sobre su experiencia en las escuelas Balsz: desde la seguridad, el aprendizaje y las actividades, hasta la comunicación y el apoyo que reciben.

Favor de completar UNA encuesta por CADA estudiante asistiendo a una escuela del Distrito Balsz.
🗓 Fecha límite: viernes 15 de mayo

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que nuestras escuelas sean cada día mejores! 💛

🥕 Food Distribution this Friday!
We’re grateful to partner once again with St. Mary’s Food Bank to provide free groceries and pantry staples for our families. 💛

📍 Pat Tillman Middle School
4309 E Belleview Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
📅 Friday, April 17
🕗 Starting at 8:00 AM

Thank you, St. Mary’s Food Bank, for your continued support of our Balsz community!

🧠✨ Free Developmental Screenings – Child Find Program ✨🧠

Do you have concerns about your child’s development?
We’re here to help with FREE developmental screenings for children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years old through our Child Find program.

💡 Screenings help identify concerns in:
🗣️ Speech & communication
🤲 Motor control & coordination
🤝 Socialization & behavior
🧠 Cognitive functioning
🧼 Self-help skills

📍 LAST Screening of the School Year:
📅 Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Drop in anytime!)
📌 Orangedale Early Learning Center
📍 5048 E Oak Street

✅ No appointment needed — just stop by!

Questions? Contact us at (602) 629-6803
Let’s work together to support your child’s growth early on. 💙

🥕 Food Distribution at Brunson-Lee Elementary!
We're excited to partner with St. Mary's Food Bank to provide free groceries and pantry staples to our families. 💛

📍 Brunson-Lee Elementary School
1350 N 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
📅 Wednesday, April 9
🕝 Starting at 9:00 AM

Thank you, St. Mary's Food Bank, for your continued support of our Balsz community!

🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉
April 6–10

This week, we celebrate the incredible dedication, leadership, and heart our assistant principals bring to our schools every single day. From supporting students and staff to helping create positive, safe, and thriving learning environments—they truly do it all!

Thank you for your commitment to student success and for being such an essential part of our school communities. 💙📚