🎉 March Birthday Celebration coming up this Friday, March 27! 🎂
Time to celebrate our fabulous March birthday Sundragons! ✨ Got treats to share? Drop them at the front office before 1:00 PM! 🧁🍪 Our Sundragons can't wait to feel special on their big day! 🌟 Nothing sweeter than seeing those birthday smiles! 😊🎈
Time to celebrate our fabulous March birthday Sundragons! ✨ Got treats to share? Drop them at the front office before 1:00 PM! 🧁🍪 Our Sundragons can't wait to feel special on their big day! 🌟 Nothing sweeter than seeing those birthday smiles! 😊🎈
Congratulations to our Thriving Achievers for the month of March! 🎉👏
We are so proud of your dedication and hard work!
Keep striving, keep growing, and keep achieving! 🌟
A big thank you to our Adult Ed department for hosting this recognition event.
We are so proud of your dedication and hard work!
Keep striving, keep growing, and keep achieving! 🌟
A big thank you to our Adult Ed department for hosting this recognition event.
Spring break is almost here! 🌸
Get ready for a well-deserved break from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. We'll see everyone back in class on Monday, April 6, ready to tackle the rest of the school year. 😎
Use this time to recharge, relax, and maybe squeeze in some fun adventures. Stay safe out there! 🎉
Get ready for a well-deserved break from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3. We'll see everyone back in class on Monday, April 6, ready to tackle the rest of the school year. 😎
Use this time to recharge, relax, and maybe squeeze in some fun adventures. Stay safe out there! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who attended our School Counselors Workshop on Positive Discipline last month! ✨
Your participation made it a great success, and we truly appreciate your engagement and commitment!
Stay tuned for our next workshop on Coping Skills—we look forward to seeing you there!
Your participation made it a great success, and we truly appreciate your engagement and commitment!
Stay tuned for our next workshop on Coping Skills—we look forward to seeing you there!
✨Kinder Registrations are now open! 📣
✨¡Las inscripciones para kínder ya están abiertas! 📣
✨¡Las inscripciones para kínder ya están abiertas! 📣
🎉 March Birthday Celebration coming up this Friday, March 27! 🎂
Time to celebrate our fabulous March birthday Sundragons! ✨ Got treats to share? Drop them at the front office before 1:00 PM! 🧁🍪 Our Sundragons can't wait to feel special on their big day! 🌟 Nothing sweeter than seeing those birthday smiles! 😊🎈
Time to celebrate our fabulous March birthday Sundragons! ✨ Got treats to share? Drop them at the front office before 1:00 PM! 🧁🍪 Our Sundragons can't wait to feel special on their big day! 🌟 Nothing sweeter than seeing those birthday smiles! 😊🎈
Our March Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent was a success! We discussed Special Olympics, parent workshops, districtwide tournaments, our school letter grade, and a potential bond. We were also honored to have special guests from Campesinos Sin Fronteras speak about youth and substance abuse.
We invite everyone to join us for our next Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent on April 16th at Sun Valley School.
Thank you to TDS for hosting this event, and a special thank you to our guest speakers for their valuable contributions.
¡Nuestro evento de marzo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” fue todo un éxito! Hablamos sobre las Olimpiadas Especiales, talleres para padres, torneos a nivel del distrito, la calificación escolar (letter grade) y elección de bonos.
También tuvimos el honor de contar con invitados especiales de Campesinos Sin Fronteras, quienes compartieron información sobre la juventud y el abuso de sustancias.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos en nuestro próximo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” el 16 de abril en la Escuela Sun Valley.
Gracias a TDS por ser anfitriones de este evento, y un agradecimiento especial a nuestros invitados por sus valiosas contribuciones.
We invite everyone to join us for our next Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent on April 16th at Sun Valley School.
Thank you to TDS for hosting this event, and a special thank you to our guest speakers for their valuable contributions.
¡Nuestro evento de marzo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” fue todo un éxito! Hablamos sobre las Olimpiadas Especiales, talleres para padres, torneos a nivel del distrito, la calificación escolar (letter grade) y elección de bonos.
También tuvimos el honor de contar con invitados especiales de Campesinos Sin Fronteras, quienes compartieron información sobre la juventud y el abuso de sustancias.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos en nuestro próximo “Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente” el 16 de abril en la Escuela Sun Valley.
Gracias a TDS por ser anfitriones de este evento, y un agradecimiento especial a nuestros invitados por sus valiosas contribuciones.
🌸📸 Spring Picture Day – Friday, March 20! 📸🌸
Spring Picture Day is coming up on Friday, March 20! Students will have the opportunity to take their spring photos during the school day. Feel free to send your child dressed in their best spring outfit and ready to smile! 😊
More information about picture packages will be sent home soon. We can’t wait to see all the bright smiles! 🌷✨
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🌸📸 Día de Fotos de Primavera – Viernes 20 de marzo 📸🌸
El Día de Fotos de Primavera será el Viernes 20 de marzo. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de tomarse sus fotos de primavera durante el día escolar. Pueden enviar a su hijo/a vestido(a) con su mejor atuendo de primavera y listo(a) para sonreír. 😊
Pronto se enviará más información a casa sobre los paquetes de fotos. ¡Estamos emocionados de ver todas las grandes sonrisas! 🌷✨
Spring Picture Day is coming up on Friday, March 20! Students will have the opportunity to take their spring photos during the school day. Feel free to send your child dressed in their best spring outfit and ready to smile! 😊
More information about picture packages will be sent home soon. We can’t wait to see all the bright smiles! 🌷✨
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🌸📸 Día de Fotos de Primavera – Viernes 20 de marzo 📸🌸
El Día de Fotos de Primavera será el Viernes 20 de marzo. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de tomarse sus fotos de primavera durante el día escolar. Pueden enviar a su hijo/a vestido(a) con su mejor atuendo de primavera y listo(a) para sonreír. 😊
Pronto se enviará más información a casa sobre los paquetes de fotos. ¡Estamos emocionados de ver todas las grandes sonrisas! 🌷✨
Dear TDS Parent /Guardian,
Recently our school district updated their school board policy JLID- Student Transportation & Safety. This update includes new policy regarding the Use of Motorized Transportation Devices. Per local and state transportation laws motorized skateboards, scooters, or other motorized play vehicles may not be operated on school property or used to or from the school.
This policy is in accordance with City of Somerton ordinances and A.R.S. Title 28.
The school board policy can be found on the back of this letter.
Beginning, Monday, March 16, 2026, students may not bring motorized vehicles to school. They may continue to walk and/ or ride a bike following all state, local, and school rules. Please ensure if riding a bike to school that student walks the bike when on campus, uses a lock to secure bike, and follows safety expectations to and from school.
Estimado/a Padre/Madre/Tutor/a:
Recientemente, nuestro distrito escolar actualizó la política de la junta escolar JLID - Transporte y Seguridad Estudiantil. Esta actualización incluye una nueva política sobre el uso de dispositivos de transporte motorizados. De acuerdo con las leyes de transporte locales y estatales, no se permite el uso de patinetas, patinetes u otros vehículos de juego motorizados dentro de las instalaciones escolares ni su uso para ir o venir de la escuela.
Esta política está en conformidad con las ordenanzas de la Ciudad de Somerton y el Título 28 de los Estatutos Revisados de Arizona (A.R.S.).
La política de la junta escolar se encuentra al dorso de esta carta.
A partir del Lunes 16 de Marzo de 2026, los estudiantes no podrán traer vehículos motorizados a la escuela. Podrán seguir caminando o andando en bicicleta, respetando todas las normas estatales, locales y escolares. Si el estudiante va en bicicleta a la escuela, asegúrese de que camine con ella dentro del campus, use un candado para asegurarla y siga las normas de seguridad para ir y venir de la escuela.
Recently our school district updated their school board policy JLID- Student Transportation & Safety. This update includes new policy regarding the Use of Motorized Transportation Devices. Per local and state transportation laws motorized skateboards, scooters, or other motorized play vehicles may not be operated on school property or used to or from the school.
This policy is in accordance with City of Somerton ordinances and A.R.S. Title 28.
The school board policy can be found on the back of this letter.
Beginning, Monday, March 16, 2026, students may not bring motorized vehicles to school. They may continue to walk and/ or ride a bike following all state, local, and school rules. Please ensure if riding a bike to school that student walks the bike when on campus, uses a lock to secure bike, and follows safety expectations to and from school.
Estimado/a Padre/Madre/Tutor/a:
Recientemente, nuestro distrito escolar actualizó la política de la junta escolar JLID - Transporte y Seguridad Estudiantil. Esta actualización incluye una nueva política sobre el uso de dispositivos de transporte motorizados. De acuerdo con las leyes de transporte locales y estatales, no se permite el uso de patinetas, patinetes u otros vehículos de juego motorizados dentro de las instalaciones escolares ni su uso para ir o venir de la escuela.
Esta política está en conformidad con las ordenanzas de la Ciudad de Somerton y el Título 28 de los Estatutos Revisados de Arizona (A.R.S.).
La política de la junta escolar se encuentra al dorso de esta carta.
A partir del Lunes 16 de Marzo de 2026, los estudiantes no podrán traer vehículos motorizados a la escuela. Podrán seguir caminando o andando en bicicleta, respetando todas las normas estatales, locales y escolares. Si el estudiante va en bicicleta a la escuela, asegúrese de que camine con ella dentro del campus, use un candado para asegurarla y siga las normas de seguridad para ir y venir de la escuela.
Join us for Coffee & Convos with the Superintendent ☕
📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!
Acompáñenos a Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente ☕
📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Jueves, 19 de marzo
⏰ 10:00 AM
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 10:00 AM
We hope to see you there!
Acompáñenos a Café y Conversaciones con el Superintendente ☕
📍 Tierra Del Sol
📅 Jueves, 19 de marzo
⏰ 10:00 AM
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
We are so proud of our Special Olympics Athletes! 🎉
Thank you to our Teachers, SSD11 Staff, ESS Team, ESS Booster Club and supportive parents for helping make this experience possible.
Your dedication creates a community of inclusion, encouragement and fun.
Congratulations to our amazing SSD11 students! 💙
Thank you to our Teachers, SSD11 Staff, ESS Team, ESS Booster Club and supportive parents for helping make this experience possible.
Your dedication creates a community of inclusion, encouragement and fun.
Congratulations to our amazing SSD11 students! 💙
✨🍀 Sundragons are feeling lucky! 🍀 ✨
Spirit Day is here and it's time to show your TDS pride! 💚
Grab your favorite green gear and rock it on TUESDAY, MARCH 17. 🍀Whether it's a shirt, socks, or a silly hat, let's paint the halls in green and spread some school spirit magic! ✨
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¡Los Sundragones se sienten afortunados! 🍀✨
¡Llegó el Día del Espíritu Escolar y es hora de mostrar tu orgullo por TDS! 💚
Consigue tu outfit verde favorito y luce espectacular el MARTES 17 DE MARZO.🍀 Ya sea una camiseta, calcetines o un gorro divertido, ¡pintemos los pasillos de verde y contagiemos la magia del espíritu escolar! ✨
Spirit Day is here and it's time to show your TDS pride! 💚
Grab your favorite green gear and rock it on TUESDAY, MARCH 17. 🍀Whether it's a shirt, socks, or a silly hat, let's paint the halls in green and spread some school spirit magic! ✨
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¡Los Sundragones se sienten afortunados! 🍀✨
¡Llegó el Día del Espíritu Escolar y es hora de mostrar tu orgullo por TDS! 💚
Consigue tu outfit verde favorito y luce espectacular el MARTES 17 DE MARZO.🍀 Ya sea una camiseta, calcetines o un gorro divertido, ¡pintemos los pasillos de verde y contagiemos la magia del espíritu escolar! ✨
During our recent Governing Board meeting, we had the honor of recognizing several outstanding students for their achievements.
Congratulations to the Future Career Art Contest winner from Tierra del Sol, the Sun Valley School Robotics Team, and our districtwide students who earned perfect scores on the AASA Math or ELA assessments.
We are proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication! 🎉
Congratulations to the Future Career Art Contest winner from Tierra del Sol, the Sun Valley School Robotics Team, and our districtwide students who earned perfect scores on the AASA Math or ELA assessments.
We are proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication! 🎉
TDS Families,
We are asking for your helping completing a Title I Survey. The information form this survey helps our school and district in creating a plan directs funds, staffing, and academic supports to improve student learning. A flyer was sent home, but we also offer you the opportunity to answer the survey from the attached link. Please answer for each child that currently attends TDS. Your responses are confidential and your support is greatly appreciated! We ask that all surveys be submitted by Friday, March 20th.
Les solicitamos su ayuda para completar la Encuesta de Título I. Este formulario ayuda a nuestra escuela y distrito a crear un plan para destinar fondos, personal y apoyo académico a mejorar el aprendizaje estudiantil. Se envió un folleto a casa, pero también les ofrecemos la oportunidad de responder la encuesta desde el enlace adjunto. Por favor, respondan por cada niño que asista actualmente a TDS. Sus respuestas son confidenciales y agradecemos enormemente su apoyo. Les pedimos que envíen todas las encuestas antes del viernes 20 de Marzo.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_Survey_2026
We are asking for your helping completing a Title I Survey. The information form this survey helps our school and district in creating a plan directs funds, staffing, and academic supports to improve student learning. A flyer was sent home, but we also offer you the opportunity to answer the survey from the attached link. Please answer for each child that currently attends TDS. Your responses are confidential and your support is greatly appreciated! We ask that all surveys be submitted by Friday, March 20th.
Les solicitamos su ayuda para completar la Encuesta de Título I. Este formulario ayuda a nuestra escuela y distrito a crear un plan para destinar fondos, personal y apoyo académico a mejorar el aprendizaje estudiantil. Se envió un folleto a casa, pero también les ofrecemos la oportunidad de responder la encuesta desde el enlace adjunto. Por favor, respondan por cada niño que asista actualmente a TDS. Sus respuestas son confidenciales y agradecemos enormemente su apoyo. Les pedimos que envíen todas las encuestas antes del viernes 20 de Marzo.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_Survey_2026
📢🐉 TDS PTL Meeting – March 17 🐉📢
English:
Parents are invited to attend the TDS PTL Meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 PM in the TDS Cafeteria.
Topics include:
• Feb/March SOM
• 21st CCLC Showcase
• Testing information with Mr. Duron
• PTL Spring Festival tickets (no refunds)
We hope to see you there!
Español:
Los padres están invitados a asistir a la Junta de PTL de TDS el martes 17 de marzo a las 5:30 PM en la cafetería de TDS.
Temas a discutir:
• SOM de febrero/marzo
• Presentación de 21st CCLC
• Información sobre pruebas con Mr. Duron
• Boletos para el Festival de Primavera de PTL (no hay reembolsos)
¡Esperamos verlos ahí!
English:
Parents are invited to attend the TDS PTL Meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 PM in the TDS Cafeteria.
Topics include:
• Feb/March SOM
• 21st CCLC Showcase
• Testing information with Mr. Duron
• PTL Spring Festival tickets (no refunds)
We hope to see you there!
Español:
Los padres están invitados a asistir a la Junta de PTL de TDS el martes 17 de marzo a las 5:30 PM en la cafetería de TDS.
Temas a discutir:
• SOM de febrero/marzo
• Presentación de 21st CCLC
• Información sobre pruebas con Mr. Duron
• Boletos para el Festival de Primavera de PTL (no hay reembolsos)
¡Esperamos verlos ahí!
Boletín informativo de Marzo de TDS
TDS March Newsletter
🌈👟 TDS Walk-A-Thon – Friday, March 27 👟🌈
English:
Our TDS Walk-A-Thon is coming up on Friday, March 27! Students will participate in a fun color walk during the school day.
🔹 Goal: $20 donation per student
🔹 Minimum to participate: $5
🔹 Important: The pledge sheet is your permission slip.
🔹 Please remember to send your child wearing a white shirt.
Any parents who would like to volunteer for this event please contact your child's teacher! Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
Español:
¡Nuestro Walk-A-Thon de TDS será el viernes 27 de marzo! Los estudiantes participarán en una caminata divertida con colores durante el día escolar.
🔹 Meta: $20 de donación por estudiante
🔹 Mínimo para participar: $5
🔹 Importante: La hoja de promesa sirve como hoja depermiso.
🔹 Por favor envíe a su hijo/a con una camiseta blanca.
Cualquier padre que quiera ser voluntario para este evento, ¡comuníquese con el maestro/a de su hijo/a! ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela! 🎉
English:
Our TDS Walk-A-Thon is coming up on Friday, March 27! Students will participate in a fun color walk during the school day.
🔹 Goal: $20 donation per student
🔹 Minimum to participate: $5
🔹 Important: The pledge sheet is your permission slip.
🔹 Please remember to send your child wearing a white shirt.
Any parents who would like to volunteer for this event please contact your child's teacher! Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
Español:
¡Nuestro Walk-A-Thon de TDS será el viernes 27 de marzo! Los estudiantes participarán en una caminata divertida con colores durante el día escolar.
🔹 Meta: $20 de donación por estudiante
🔹 Mínimo para participar: $5
🔹 Importante: La hoja de promesa sirve como hoja depermiso.
🔹 Por favor envíe a su hijo/a con una camiseta blanca.
Cualquier padre que quiera ser voluntario para este evento, ¡comuníquese con el maestro/a de su hijo/a! ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela! 🎉
Goooooal! Congratulations Bravie T. Soto on earning 1st Place!
Somerton students had an amazing time during the SSD 2nd Annual Title IV Soccer Tournament on Saturday, March 7, 2026!
The tournament brought students together from across the district to represent their school, enjoy friendly competition, and build connections through sports.
Somerton Middle School hosted teams from Bravie T. Soto, Desert Sonora, Encanto Learning Center, Orange Grove, Sun Valley, and Tierra del Sol schools.
The day highlighted teamwork, school spirit, and the positive impact of coming together as a district community. A great big thank you to all the Somerton families that came to represent their school and enjoy the day! You make us proud! Please tag someone you know!
🤠🌵 PTL Spring Festival – Western Style! 🌵🤠
Join us on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00–7:00 PM for our PTL Spring Festival! Enjoy fun food, games, and activities for the whole family.
⭐ Entrance is FREE!
⭐ Wear your western attire!
⭐ Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times during the event.
We hope to see all our Sundragon families there! 🌟
🤠🌵 Festival de Primavera de PTL – Estilo Vaquero 🌵🤠
¡Acompáñenos el miércoles 18 de marzo de 5:00–7:00 PM para nuestro Festival de Primavera de PTL! Habrá comida, juegos y actividades divertidas para toda la familia.
⭐ ¡La entrada es GRATIS!
⭐ ¡Vengan con vestimenta vaquera!
⭐ Los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto (18+) durante todo el evento.
¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias Sundragons! 🌟
Join us on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00–7:00 PM for our PTL Spring Festival! Enjoy fun food, games, and activities for the whole family.
⭐ Entrance is FREE!
⭐ Wear your western attire!
⭐ Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times during the event.
We hope to see all our Sundragon families there! 🌟
🤠🌵 Festival de Primavera de PTL – Estilo Vaquero 🌵🤠
¡Acompáñenos el miércoles 18 de marzo de 5:00–7:00 PM para nuestro Festival de Primavera de PTL! Habrá comida, juegos y actividades divertidas para toda la familia.
⭐ ¡La entrada es GRATIS!
⭐ ¡Vengan con vestimenta vaquera!
⭐ Los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto (18+) durante todo el evento.
¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias Sundragons! 🌟
