Janet Spicer AZ Gifted Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Janet Spicer who was named
Arizona Gifted Teacher of the Year!
Mendoza Elementary
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OPEN ENROLLMENT RENEWAL FOR THE
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Open enrollment enables Arizona students to attend public schools outside their attendance area or their districts for one year. In order for a student to be considered to continue at Mendoza on Open Enrollment status for the next school year, parents must complete the Open Enrollment form and return to Mendoza’s front office before March 1st, 2018. Open enrollment forms will be sent home the second week of December. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Knutson at 480-472-1953.
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Mendoza Elementary is an A+ School of Excellence and a STEM focus school that serves Kindergarten through sixth grade students. Our goal is to provide students with engaging learning opportunities that allow students to reach their fullest potential and prepare them for success in life.
Mendoza Elementary offers students an engaging and challenging educational experience with a strong focus on the academic curriculum, and a focus on engaging STEM lessons and activities. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focus where students learn through student centered problem solving and inquiry).
The Mendoza staff are dedicated to fostering a love for learning in each student by offering solid academic guidance and challenging classroom settings. Our staff promotes positive behavior and leadership opportunities where students are acknowledged frequently for their hard work and effort.
We are committed to working with our students, parents, and families to achieve the best learning environment possible.
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Mendoza Elementary is proud to announce, we are part of the first cohort of schools accepted into the new AZ STEM School Community of Practice! Our role as an AZ STEM School Community of Practice will involve teaming with Intel, Arizona SciTech, Arizona Science Center and the Maricopa Education Service Agency to begin bringing STEM education to Mendoza. Read more about MPS's move into STEM education by clicking here. You can also read about Mendoza's move into STEM education by clicking here.
Congratulations to our new Student Council Leaders!
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Civic Enagement Award Winner
Civic Enagement Award Winner