In this week's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez has an urgent reminder for ALL 8th-grade parents as they prepare to transition their students to high school. 🖊️🎓
Teacher Appreciation Week was full of thoughtful surprises for our amazing educators! 🎁
From small gifts to catered lunches and a custom lemonade treat, our school leaders and community partners found fun ways to show teachers how much they’re valued.
Thank you to our educators for the incredible impact you make on students every day! 🍎🍋
Reminder: our next Phoenix #1 Governing Board meeting is tomorrow, May 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Location:
Emerson Court - District Office
1817 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
You're invited to watch in person or online via livestream and review our agenda by visiting and clicking the Governing Board tab. 🏫
Emerson first graders showed their families what they've learned in music class all year at their "Spring Sing" event. Ms. Flathers led students through many demonstrations, including the xylophone, songs, and movement. 🗣️🦅
So much color, culture, and creativity at Magnet Traditional’s Fiesta de Colores! 🌈🎉Students, families, and staff came together to celebrate community through fun activities, vibrant decorations, music, and unforgettable memories. Events like these remind us how special it is to learn and grow together. ❤️
Voices raised, hearts united 🎶✨
Our District Choral Festival was a beautiful celebration of talent, dedication, and the power of music to bring us together, with powerful harmonies and unforgettable performances filling every moment with passion and pride. So proud of all the teachers and students who shared their voices and made the night truly special, bravo! 👏
In today's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez gives you a glimpse into the district's water safety partnership with the Valley of the Sun YMCA! 🏊 🥽
Our 4th graders from Edison Elementary School brought learning to life at the Phoenix Zoo! 🦧 After studying orangutans and designing behavioral enrichment activities, students presented their work to guests after an unforgettable overnight zoo experience.
May 1st was School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re so grateful for our amazing child nutrition team! Every day, you serve more than meals. You bring care, kindness, and smiles to our students. Thank you for all you do. You truly are heroes! 🦸♀️🍎
Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Gonzalez, superintendent of Phoenix Elementary School #1! She received the 2026 Excellence in Youth Education Award and was honored at the Advocates for Education Awards Ceremony, organized by the Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation.⭐👏
Happy School Nurses Day! 💙🩺
Today we celebrate the amazing nurses who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. From helping with bumps and bruises to offering kindness and reassurance, your care makes a difference in so many lives. Thank you for everything you do for our school community 🌟
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️
At Phoenix Elementary School #1, we are so grateful for the incredible teachers who inspire, support, and make a difference in our students’ lives every single day.
Join us in celebrating them by sharing a heartfelt note in the comments. What makes a teacher special to you, and why do you appreciate them?
Let’s show our teachers just how much they mean to us 💛
