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Hello Sacaton Families,
May is here, and with it, the final stretch of an incredible school year! As we count down the days, we’re filled with pride and excitement for everything our students and staff have accomplished.
BIG NEWS! We are proud to share that we’ve been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for the second year in a row!
Sacaton Elementary has been recognized as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, an honor that highlights our strong, positive school culture and commitment to students. We were proud to share this recognition with Governor Lewis, Lt. Governor Antone, and Board President White as we added a new 2025–2026 heart to our banner in the gym, marking another year of this achievement. This recognition reflects the collective effort of our students, staff, and families, thank you for making it possible!
O’otham Himthag Thash Celebration
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s O’otham Himthag Thash such a meaningful and memorable experience. We were truly honored to welcome Governor Lewis and Lt. Governor Antone, whose presence added to the significance of our celebration.
This event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our incredible staff, presenters, volunteers, and special guests. Your time, energy, and commitment helped create an experience that our students and community will carry with them long after the event.
Upcoming End-of-Year Activities & Events
Our calendar is bursting with fun and meaningful events to close out the year. From celebrations to testing, there’s something happening almost every day, so now more than ever, it's important for your child to be at school, every day. Our dedicated teachers are teaching bell to bell, right up until the very last day, and we don’t want any student to miss out!
End-of-Year Testing
Benchmark testing begins this week with NWEA Math and ELA and DIBELS. These assessments give us valuable insight into your child’s academic growth and allow us to compare their progress from the beginning of the year. We are confident we’ll see gains, and it’s all thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers!
Promotions and Moving Up Celebrations
Let’s celebrate our amazing students as they prepare for their next big step!
Preschool Promotion – Thursday, May 14th at 9:00 AM in the Elementary gym
Kindergarten Promotion – Monday, May 18th at 9:00 AM in the Elementary gym
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4th–8th
Let’s shower our teachers with love! They’ve poured their hearts into this year, and this week is our chance to say THANK YOU. Please consider sending a note, email, or small token of appreciation to your child’s teacher during this special week. A kind word goes a long way!
BRAVE Coffee and Pancakes – Friday, May 8th at 8:30 AM
You're invited to our end-of-year Family Pancakes with the Principal!
Join us in the staff lounge after morning drop-off for BRAVE:
Breakfast Together
Recognizing Achievements
Appreciating Community
Valuing Every Effort
Embracing the Future
Let’s come together to celebrate our shared successes and the bright future ahead!
As always, thank you for your partnership, enthusiasm, and support. Let’s finish this year strong!
With excitement and gratitude,
Stephanie Celis
Principal, Sacaton Elementary School
Upcoming Events
May 2026
Mon. 5/4-5/8 -Staff Appreciation Week
Thurs. 5/7- Kindergarten Round Up- incoming students- 4:00 PM - Library
Fri. 5/8 - Coffee and Pancakes with the Principal- 8:30 AM- Sacaton Elem. Lounge
Tues. 5/12- Last Day for Preschool
Thurs. 5/14 -Preschool Promotion @ 9:00 AM
Mon. 5/18 -Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony @ 9:00 AM
Thurs 5/21 -Last Day of School- Early Release Day
