Lehi Elementary

⚽📚☀️ Summer Challenge: Move, Read, Grow! ☀️📚⚽

Lehi Families,

Summer is the perfect time for our students to stay active, keep learning, and have fun! As many of us enjoy watching the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, let’s remember that even the world’s greatest athletes didn’t get there by sitting still. 🌎🏆

📸 Here is our Principal, Dr. McFarlane enjoying a good book before cheering on Lionel Messi and the beautiful game!

Why is physical play so important? 🤸‍♀️⚽🏃‍♂️

✅ Builds strong muscles and healthy hearts
✅ Improves focus, attention, and learning
✅ Supports positive mental health and reduces stress
✅ Encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity
✅ Helps students sleep better and feel their best

And don’t forget about reading! 📚✨

Just 20 minutes of reading each day can:

🌟 Grow vocabulary
🌟 Strengthen comprehension skills
🌟 Build imagination and creativity
🌟 Increase academic confidence
🌟 Help students return to school ready to learn

🏛️ Looking for books and free summer activities?

📚 Mesa Public Library offers FREE books, summer reading programs, events, learning opportunities, and resources for students and families:
🌐 https://www.mesalibrary.org

📚 Southwest Regional Library is another wonderful destination for families looking to explore books, attend events, and keep students engaged in reading all summer:
🌐 https://mcldaz.org/locations/southwest-regional-library

⚽📖 World Cup Challenge!

While watching your favorite teams and players this summer:

🔹 Read for 20 minutes before kickoff
🔹 Take a movement break at halftime
🔹 Practice soccer skills in the backyard or park
🔹 Go for a family walk after the match
🔹 Keep your body and brain active all summer long

Whether you’re cheering for Messi, Team USA, Brazil, Argentina, Jamaica, or another favorite team, remember:

💚 Great learners move their bodies, challenge their minds, and never stop growing.

Have a safe, active, and book-filled summer, Lehi Lions! 🦁📚⚽☀️

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🩺💙🏥 Learning Today to Support Students Tomorrow! 👑📚✨

Our very own Nurse Napoli recently attended a professional learning conference focused on supporting students with asthma and other healthcare needs 🫁📖.

We love seeing our staff invest in opportunities to learn, grow, and bring new knowledge back to our school community! ❤️ Through experiences like these, Nurse Napoli continues to expand her expertise and stay informed about best practices that can benefit our students and families. 🌟

As we prepare for another amazing school year, Nurse Napoli is helping ensure we are ready to support the health and well-being of all students by staying current on healthcare information, resources, and supports available to schools. 🩺📋💙

Thank you, Nurse Napoli, for your dedication to lifelong learning and for always keeping students at the center of your work! 👏✨👑

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🚧✨ Summer Improvements Underway at Lehi Elementary! ✨🚧

While students and staff are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, important work is happening behind the scenes at Lehi Elementary!

Thanks to Mesa Public Schools’ commitment to investing resources responsibly and strategically, our campus is receiving improvements designed to make our school safer, more welcoming, and ready for an outstanding school year ahead. 🏫💙

Our parking lot is being resurfaced and refreshed to provide smoother traffic flow, enhanced safety, and a better experience for students, families, staff, and visitors. 🚗🚌🚶‍♀️

At Lehi, we believe every dollar should support student success, and that includes maintaining safe, high-quality learning environments for our community.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to a campus that is ready to Equip, Empower, and Excel! 👑💙

Thank you, Mesa Public Schools, for continuing to invest in our students, families, and community.

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⚽🌎 World Cup Soccer is Coming to Mesa! 🌎⚽

Our Lehi students love soccer, so we wanted to share a fun community update!

Arizona Athletic Grounds recently hosted a FIFA Community Day as Mesa prepares to welcome the Türkiye (Turkey) Men’s National Team for World Cup training activities.

🚨 The FREE tickets for this event have already been claimed and are no longer available.

Don’t worry! More World Cup-related, family-friendly events may be announced throughout the year.

📱 Follow the City of Mesa, Visit Mesa, and Arizona Athletic Grounds for updates on future soccer events, fan experiences, and World Cup celebrations.

⚽🏆 We love seeing our students connect with the sport they enjoy while experiencing exciting opportunities right here in Mesa! 💙💛

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☀️ FREE Summer Learning & Family Fun in Mesa! ☀️

Looking for educational and fun activities to do with your child this summer? Check out these FREE opportunities available to Mesa families!

📚 Mesa Public Library Summer Reading Program
Read books, attend events, and earn prizes all summer long!
https://www.mesalibrary.org/events/summer-reading (Mesa Public Library⁠)

📖 Mesa Public Library Events Calendar
Story times, STEAM activities, family programs, crafts, and more!
https://events.mesalibrary.org/ (events.mesalibrary.org⁠)

🌳 City of Mesa Parks & Recreation
Explore parks, playgrounds, outdoor activities, educational programs, and family events throughout the city.
https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities (Mesa⁠)

⚽ Youth Sports & Recreation Opportunities
Find youth sports clinics and activities offered through the City of Mesa.
https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Athletics (Mesa⁠)

🌵 Outdoor Education Programs
Discover nature-based learning opportunities and outdoor adventures for families.
https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/Parks-Recreation-and-Community-Facilities/Outdoor-Education-and-Programs (Mesa⁠)

💚 Remember: Learning doesn’t only happen in a classroom. Reading together, exploring parks, visiting the library, cooking, playing games, and talking with your child all help build important skills for the future.

Have a safe, fun, and adventure-filled summer, Lehi families!

Outdoor Education and Programs Mesa Parks and Rec has a wide variety of outdoor educational experiences including activities with M.O.R.E., Fun 'N' Fitness Mobile Recreation Unit, and trails with learning components.

🧠☀️ Beat the Summer Slide! ☀️🧠

Did you know that students can lose up to 20-30% of their school-year learning gains in reading and math over the summer if skills aren’t practiced regularly?

The good news? Just 15-20 minutes of learning a day can make a big difference!

Here are some FREE websites your child can use at home to keep their math skills sharp and build fact fluency:

➕ XtraMath
https://www.xtramath.org
Builds addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fact fluency through short daily practice sessions.

🎮 Prodigy Math
https://www.prodigygame.com
A fun, game-based math platform that motivates students while practicing important math skills.

🦘 Khan Academy Kids (Ages 2-8)
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids
Free lessons, books, and activities for younger learners.

📚 Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org
Free math lessons and practice for elementary through high school students.

🔢 Math Playground
https://www.mathplayground.com
Interactive math games, logic puzzles, and problem-solving activities.

🧩 ABCya!
https://www.abcya.com
Educational games that make practicing math skills fun.

💡 Summer Learning Tip:
Have your child practice math facts for just 10 minutes a day and read for 20 minutes a day. Small amounts of daily practice can help students return to school feeling confident and ready to learn!

At Lehi, we work hard all year to help students grow. Let’s keep that momentum going this summer!

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📊 Research shows that students who engage in regular summer learning activities retain more academic growth and begin the school year with greater confidence and readiness than peers who completely disconnect from learning during the summer months. Even a few minutes each day can make a lasting impact.

ABCya! • ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games… and more!

Save the Date!

NAEP Families, please save the date on Tuesday, August 4th from 1-6pm for our Back to School Supply Pick-Up Event. Stop by and grab some school supplies for your NAEP enrolled students to get them ready for the new school year!
*if your student is not enrolled, please visit our website for more information

🎓💙 Did You Know? Mesa Students May Qualify for FREE College Tuition! 💙🎓

The Mesa College Promise is an incredible opportunity that helps eligible Mesa residents attend Mesa Community College with up to two years of tuition and registration fees covered! 🙌📚✨

Students may also receive:
✅ A $250 stipend each semester for books, transportation, and educational expenses
✅ Personalized academic advising
✅ Tutoring, counseling, workshops, and support services
✅ Internship and volunteer opportunities
✅ Help navigating FAFSA, scholarships, and college enrollment

Who may qualify?
🎓 Recent high school graduates with at least a 2.0 GPA
🏡 Mesa residents
💰 Students who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA
📖 Adult learners age 25+ who have not yet earned a college degree may also qualify.

At Lehi, we believe every child deserves a pathway to a bright future. 🌟 If you have a student thinking about college, this program could make higher education more affordable and accessible than ever before!

Learn more and apply here:
Mesa College Promise Program

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🎬 Mesa Public Schools Summer Movie Fun starts next week on June 5 at 10 am at Mountain View High School!

This free community event is open to everyone and will take place inside the main gymnasium. Water and snacks are allowed, and blankets are welcome for seating on the gym floor. Bleachers will also be pulled out for sitting. Lawn chairs and folding chairs will not be permitted inside the gym.

Movie Lineup:
June 5: Inside Out
June 12: Encanto
June 19: Cars
June 26: Lilo & Stitch

Weapon detectors will be in use at the entry.

We can't wait to kick off a summer of family fun with our community! 🍿