Day 1 of Conferences! We can’t wait to see everyone this afternoon.

⚠️ Early Dismissal today at 11:40 AM.

Please drive safely in the pickup loop as we transition to our conference schedule. See you soon!
8 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Healthy habits start here! 🍎 Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM for our Nutrition Class. Learn great tips for fueling your family and living your best, healthiest life. See you in the morning!
8 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
📢 Attention Esperanza Parents: Important Update Needed!
The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. To ensure we can reach you quickly in the event of an emergency or share important school updates, we are asking all parents to review and update their contact details.

Having accurate information on file is in the best interest of every student, allowing for seamless communication between home and school.

📝 What needs to be updated?
Primary Contact Numbers: Ensure your current mobile or home phone numbers are correct.

Email Addresses: Stay in the loop with school newsletters and announcements.

Emergency Contacts: Please provide at least two backup contacts who are authorized to pick up your child or be notified if you are unreachable.

Thank you for helping us keep our Esperanza community safe and well-informed!

#EsperanzaElementary #StudentSafety #ParentCommunication #SchoolCommunity
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
💪 Wednesday: "Heart Health Wednesday"

A healthy Star is a happy Star! 🏃‍♀️💓 Tomorrow we are focusing on Heart Health.

The Vibe: Wear your favorite workout clothes.

The Goal: Keep those hearts pumping and our spirits high.

#HeartHealth #ActiveStars #EsperanzaStrong
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
The image is a festive digital graphic promoting "Heart Health Wednesday" for a school spirit week, featuring a Valentine’s Day theme. Background: The background is a soft, light pink gradient filled with subtle, floating translucent pink heart shapes of various sizes, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Central Character: In the center stands a cheerful, 3D-animated yellow star character (the Esperanza Star mascot). The star has a friendly face with large, expressive blue eyes, a button nose, and a wide, happy smile. It has red cartoonish arms and legs with large red sneakers. On the center of its body is a vibrant, 3D red heart. The character is posing with one hand on its hip and the other raised in a friendly wave. Typography and Text: Top Text: The words "HEART HEALTH WEDNESDAY" are displayed at the top in large, bold, rounded red capital letters with a clean white outline to make them pop against the pink background. Bottom Text: At the bottom, the slogan "BEAT THE ODDS, STAY STRONG!" is written in a matching bold red font with a white outline. The overall design is bright, encouraging, and emphasizes physical well-being through a playful Valentine's lens.
Reminder: Conferences begin tomorrow, February 11th! We are looking forward to connecting with you and celebrating your student's progress.

⏰ Dismissal tomorrow is at 11:40 AM.

Check your email for your specific appointment time if you haven't already!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
🍕 Snack Attack! The PTSO Snack Sale is Here! 🍕
Get your taste buds ready! It’s time for our favorite day of the week—the PTSO Snack Sale is happening this Thursday! Whether you're craving cheesy pizza or loaded nachos, we’ve got the fuel you need to power through your day.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting our school programs, so come hungry and leave happy!

📅 WHEN: This Thursday!

⏰ TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Don’t miss out on the deliciousness. See you there for some fueling, fun, and fundraising!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
A promotional graphic for a school snack sale set against a solid blue background. On the left side, a cheerful, 3D-animated yellow star character is sitting at a table draped with a red tablecloth. The star is holding a tortilla chip and is about to eat from a large bowl of nachos topped with cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream. Next to the nachos is an open Little Caesars pizza box containing a pepperoni pizza. A small sign above the star's head reads "PTSO".
Calling all our amazing Esperanza women! 💪 Tomorrow at 10:00 AM is our "Empower Woman" session. Come connect, grow, and be inspired by fellow mothers in our community. Let’s lift each other up!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
👯 Tuesday: "Be Mine Tuesday"

Stars always travel in constellations! ✨ Tomorrow is Twin Day.

The Vibe: Pair up with a friend and wear matching outfits.

The Goal: Show off your stellar friendships.

#TwinDay #EsperanzaStars #BetterTogether
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Image Description: A bright, festive digital graphic promoting "Tuesday Twin Day" for a school spirit week. The background is a soft pastel pink filled with subtle, floating heart shapes. In the center, two identical yellow 3D star characters—based on the Esperanza Star mascot—stand side-by-side. The stars have friendly, animated faces with large blue eyes and wide smiles. Each star has red limbs and red shoes. One star has its hand on its hip, while the other is waving. Both stars feature a small pink heart on their "chest" area. At the top, the words "TUESDAY TWIN DAY" are written in bold, rounded red letters with a white outline. At the bottom, the slogan "TWINNING IS WINNING!" is written in a matching red font. The overall theme is cheerful, inclusive, and Valentine’s Day-inspired.
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening this week: February 11, 12, and 13. Please remember that these are Half Days for all students.

Dismissal Time: 11:40 AM

Tip: Make sure your transportation plans are set for the early pickup!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner! 🏫 Join us tomorrow at 10:00 AM for a special session on how to prepare. We'll discuss what questions to ask and how to make the most of your time with your student's teacher.
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
❤️ Monday: "Kiss Me Monday"

Shine bright, Stars! 🌟 Tomorrow we kick off our Spring Spirit Week. Let’s make our school glow with the colors of kindness!

The Vibe: Wear your best Red or Pink.

The Goal: Show everyone that Esperanza Stars have the biggest hearts.

#EsperanzaStars #RedAndPink #ShineWithLove
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Title: Esperanza Elementary Spring Spirit Week - Monday: Wear Red or Pink Visual Elements: Central Character: A friendly, 3D-style animated yellow star mascot with a happy expression, blue eyes, and a wide smile. The star has blue-gloved hands and is waving with its right hand. It is wearing a bright red t-shirt and blue boots. T-shirt Detail: The red t-shirt features a white heart outline in the center containing the text "KISS ME MONDAY" in bold, white capital letters. Background: A soft pink gradient background decorated with floating red and white hearts and small stars of various sizes. Header Text: At the top, the text reads "ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY" in dark blue, with "SPRING SPIRIT WEEK" in a slightly smaller blue font below it. Footer Text: A red brush-stroke banner at the bottom contains the text "MONDAY: WEAR RED OR PINK" in bold white capital letters. Text Summary: The image is a promotional graphic for Esperanza Elementary’s Spirit Week. It features a star mascot inviting students to participate in "Kiss Me Monday" by wearing red or pink clothing.
Show the Love! Spring Spirit Week is Coming Soon!

It’s time to show our school pride! We are excited to announce our Spring Spirit Week, running from February 9, 2026, through February 13, 2026. Our theme this year is "Show the Love," focusing on kindness, compassion, and community.

Here is our daily schedule of themes:

Monday (02/09): Kiss Me Monday – Wear red or pink.

Tuesday (02/10): Twin Day – Grab a friend and wear matching outfits.

Wednesday (02/11): Heart Health – Wear your favorite workout clothes and stay active.

Thursday (02/12): Charm Me (Show the Love) – Wear your teacher's favorite color to show your appreciation.

Friday (02/13): True Love Friday – Wear your favorite Valentine's shirt as we celebrate kindness and compassion.

We can't wait to see everyone’s creativity and spirit! Let’s make this a week to remember.

Go Esperanza!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
General Overview A vertical digital flyer for "Esperanza Elementary Spirit Week," scheduled for February 9 through February 13, 2026. The design features a pink gradient background decorated with floating red hearts and animated yellow star mascots. The central theme for the week is "Show the Love". Daily Schedule Content Monday: Kiss Me Monday Instruction: Wear red or pink. Message: Spread the love to kick off the week! Graphic: A small yellow star wearing a red shirt that says "Kiss Me Monday". Tuesday: Twin Day Instruction: Wear matching outfits. Message: Grab a friend and be a pair! Graphic: Two identical yellow stars standing side-by-side. Wednesday: Heart Health Instruction: Wear your favorite workout clothes. Message: Let’s get moving and stay strong! Graphic: A yellow star with a red heart on its chest waving hello. Thursday: Charm Me (Show the Love) Instruction: Wear your teacher’s favorite color. Message: Show your appreciation for our amazing staff! Graphic: A yellow star mascot holding a bouquet of pink and red flowers. Friday: True Love Friday Instruction: Wear your favorite Valentine’s shirt. Message: Celebrate kindness and compassion! Graphic: Two yellow stars together, one holding a single red rose. Bottom Visual Elements The bottom of the flyer is anchored by a dense cluster of red and pink heart-shaped balloons and graphic overlays.
Descripción General Un volante digital vertical para la "Semana del Espíritu de Esperanza Elementary" (Esperanza Elementary Spirit Week), programada del 9 al 13 de febrero de 2026. El diseño tiene un fondo degradado de color rosa suave adornado con corazones rojos flotantes y personajes de estrellas amarillas animadas. El tema central de la semana es "Show the Love" (Muestra el amor). Contenido del Calendario Diario Lunes: Kiss Me Monday Instrucción: Vestir de rojo o rosado. Mensaje: Reparte amor para comenzar la semana. Imagen: Una pequeña estrella con una camiseta roja que dice "Kiss Me Monday". Martes: Twin Day Instrucción: Vestir ropa igual a la de un amigo. Mensaje: ¡Busca a un amigo y vístanse igual!. Imagen: Dos estrellas amarillas idénticas saludando. Miércoles: Heart Health Instrucción: Vestir ropa deportiva favorita. Mensaje: ¡Mantengámonos activos y fuertes!. Imagen: Una estrella con un corazón rojo en el pecho saludando. Jueves: Charm Me (Show the Love) Instrucción: Vestir el color favorito de tu maestro(a). Mensaje: ¡Demuestra cuánto aprecias a nuestros maestros!. Imagen: Una estrella sosteniendo un ramo de flores rosadas y rojas. Viernes: True Love Friday Instrucción: Vestir tu camiseta de San Valentín favorita. Mensaje: ¡Celebremos la amabilidad y la compasión!. Imagen: Dos estrellas juntas sosteniendo una rosa roja. Elementos Visuales Inferiores La parte inferior del volante está decorada con un diseño denso de globos y gráficos en forma de corazón en varios tonos de rojo y rosa.
🍕 Snack Attack! The PTSO Snack Sale is Here! 🍕
Get your taste buds ready! It’s time for our favorite day of the week—the PTSO Snack Sale is happening this Thursday! Whether you're craving cheesy pizza or loaded nachos, we’ve got the fuel you need to power through your day.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting our school programs, so come hungry and leave happy!

📅 WHEN: Tomorrow

⏰ TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Don’t miss out on the deliciousness. See you there for some fueling, fun, and fundraising
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Healthy habits start here! 🍎 Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM for our Nutrition Class. Learn great tips for fueling your family and living your best, healthiest life. See you in the morning!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary

📣 CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING SCHOOL COUNSELOR! 📣
It is National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3-7, 2026), and we are making some noise for the heart of our school! 🌟

This week, we are putting a major spotlight on the incredible Dr. Jen Ravenwood. Whether she’s guiding students through tough days, helping them plan for their bright futures, or simply providing a listening ear, Dr. Ravenwood "amplifies" student success every single day.

Join us in showing her some love! ❤️

Drop a "Thank You" in the comments below! 👇

Share a favorite memory or a way she has helped you or your student.

Wear her favorite color this Friday to show our appreciation!

School counselors dream big for our students, and we are so lucky to have the best in the business. Thank you for everything you do, Dr. Ravenwood!

#NSCW26 #SchoolCounselorsAmplify #DrJenRavenwood #StudentSuccess #ThankYouCounselor

9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
The image is a horizontal digital flyer on a dark navy blue background. Header Text: At the top center, the word "HAPPY" is written in light teal, flanked by two pink vibration icons. Below it, in large white and yellow capital letters, are the words "NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK." Central Visual: A vibrant, multi-colored soundwave graphic (composed of vertical lines in teal, yellow, and pink) stretches across the middle of the frame. Main Announcement: Overlaid on the soundwave in bold white text is the phrase "Celebrating Our Amazing School Counselor!" Key Details: * To the right, a teal circle contains the dates "FEB. 3-7 2026." In the bottom right corner, a teal rounded rectangle features the text "Spotlight on Dr. Jen Ravenwood!" Footer Information: * At the bottom left is the white logo for the American School Counselor Association. Next to the logo, the text reads: "School Counselors Amplify Student Success." Accents: Colorful confetti (teal, pink, and yellow) is scattered in the top right corner.
🍕 Snack Attack! The PTSO Snack Sale is Here! 🍕
Get your taste buds ready! It’s time for our favorite day of the week—the PTSO Snack Sale is happening this Thursday! Whether you're craving cheesy pizza or loaded nachos, we’ve got the fuel you need to power through your day.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting our school programs, so come hungry and leave happy!

📅 WHEN: This Thursday!

⏰ TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Don’t miss out on the deliciousness. See you there for some fueling, fun, and fundraising!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
A promotional graphic for a school snack sale set against a solid blue background. On the left side, a cheerful, 3D-animated yellow star character is sitting at a table draped with a red tablecloth. The star is holding a tortilla chip and is about to eat from a large bowl of nachos topped with cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream. Next to the nachos is an open Little Caesars pizza box containing a pepperoni pizza. A small sign above the star's head reads "PTSO".
Calling all our amazing Esperanza women! 💪 Tomorrow at 10:00 AM is our "Empower Woman" session. Come connect, grow, and be inspired by fellow mothers in our community. Let’s lift each other up!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Take a deep breath! 🧘‍♀️ Join us tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM for a peaceful Meditation session with Dora Mejia. Start your day with a clear mind and a calm heart. We can't wait to see you there!
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary

Hello Esperanza Families! 🌟

Check out this month’s STAR Update to stay informed about everything happening at Esperanza Elementary. From important testing dates to community events, we have a busy and exciting month ahead!

Highlights for February:

Parent-Teacher Conferences: February 11th, 12th, and 13th.

Testing Window: AZELLA testing begins February 17th.

Early Release Days: Every Thursday (dismissal at 11:40 AM), plus additional half-days on February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th.

Special Event: Join Dr. Robertson for Coffee with the Principal on February 27th.

📖 Read the full newsletter here: https://5il.co/3tgy8

Don't forget to follow us here for daily updates! 💙

#EsperanzaElementary #STARUpdate #SchoolNewsletter #PhoenixEducation #ParentEngagement

9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Image Title: Esperanza Elementary School STAR Update - February 2026 Header and Layout: The document is a single-page newsletter with a dark blue and white color scheme. The top left features the "STAR Update" logo with a yellow cartoon star character wearing graduation attire. The top right displays the Esperanza Elementary School logo and the Isaac School District #5 logo. Main Content (Left Column): Photo: A central photograph shows a group of students sitting at tables in a school cafeteria or common area, engaged in a discussion. A Note from the Principal: A letter from Dr. Kristen Robertson. It highlights the shift to the second half of the school year, the upcoming AZELLA (Arizona English Language Learner Assessment) from February 17 to March 6, 2026, and the importance of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Principal Photo: A circular inset photo of Dr. Kristen Robertson at the bottom with a speech bubble reminding families about "Coffee with the Principal" on February 27th. Sidebar Information (Right Column): Contact Us: Lists the school address (3025 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85009), phone number (602-442-2800), website (isaacschools.org/o/ees), and office hours (Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM). Upcoming Events: A bulleted list of key dates, including Half Days (Feb 5, 12, 19, 26), a Valentines Dance (Feb 6), Parent/Teacher Conferences (Feb 11-13), and Kona Ice (Feb 19). Hours of Operation: Details the daily schedule, including the 1st bell at 7:30 AM, start of instruction at 7:40 AM, and dismissal at 2:40 PM. It notes that Early Release Thursdays run from 7:40 AM to 11:40 AM. Social Media: Directs users to follow @EsperanzaElementary on Facebook.

These hand-painted masterpieces from the students at Esperanza Elementary School are a vibrant reminder of why we do what we do! 🎨✨

In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, our talented young artists created these custom, Romero Britto-inspired "stained glass" hearts to say "Thank You" to the Isaac School District Board. Each piece is a colorful patchwork of gratitude, representing the unique patterns and bright futures that our Board members help protect and nurture every day.

To Patricia Jimenez, Harry Garewal Jr., Rudy Santa-Cruz, Maria Hernandez, and Maria Guzman: thank you for your heart, your leadership, and your unwavering support of our students! ❤️🙌

#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #EsperanzaElementary #StudentArt #IsaacDistrict #CommunityHeart
9 months ago, Esperanza Elementary
Dedicated to Patricia Jimenez (President). Features green polka dots and a yellow sunburst pattern.
Dedicated to Harry Garewal Jr. (Vice-President). Features peace signs and a red glitter section.
Dedicated to Rudy Santa-Cruz (Board Member). Features a blue sky with white clouds and orange zig-zags.
Dedicated to Maria Hernandez (Board Member). Features yellow stars and blue/purple floral patterns.
Dedicated to Maria Guzman (Board Member). Features a large pink heart section and green swirl patterns.