Falcon News

9/30 Parent Teacher Conference Times Go Home

10/1 Barros Night

10/3 STUCO Meeting after school

10/4 PBIS Assembly

10/4 Early Release 12:45

10/7-10/14 No School October Break

10/15 Students Return to School

10/16-10/18 Early Release 12:45 for parent teacher conferences

Mesa Public Schools is now recognizing an elementary and secondary spotlight school at the second board meeting of each month. Each school will highlight a student, certified staff member and classified staff member. Field Elementary was recognized for the month of September. Below are comments about each honoree from Michelle Hall, the Field Elementary Principal.

Exceptional Student- Rachel Soto: I’m honored to recognize Rachel, a student who truly embodies the spirit of a Falcon—soaring high and lifting others along the way. For three years, Rachel has served as a dedicated class representative on student council, advocating for her peers and always striving to make our school a better place. As our Move 1 Million ambassador, she championed health and wellness, encouraging her fellow Falcons to stay active and engaged.

Rachel’s leadership also shines through her creativity and teamwork. She helped organize a musical quartet that performed during breakfast and lunch, bringing harmony to our mornings. And when it came to environmental stewardship, Rachel was right there leading the charge, supporting our composting initiative and helping our school 'soar above' in sustainability. Rachel, your passion and dedication lift our entire Falcon community.

Exceptional Certified Staff- Erica Frazee: It is my pleasure to recognize a teacher who truly embodies the spirit of our Falcon family. When I think of Erica Frazee, I think of heart, I think of joy, but most of all I think of commitment to students. Ms. Frazee goes above and beyond every day to ensure our school is not only a place of learning but a place where students feel welcome, supported, and inspired. Whether she's spending her summer painting vibrant murals in our Pre-K bathrooms, creating opportunities for student leadership with the Falcon mail initiative, or using AI to compose a fight song that captures the heart of our school, she consistently finds creative ways to help our community soar.

But her passion doesn’t stop there. Ms. Frazee is also deeply reflective in her practice, always seeking out opportunities to grow. This summer, while teaching, she requested observations and feedback on a new strategy she was trying. She constantly pushes herself, knowing that when she grows, her students do too. She is a teammate who can always be counted on, whether it’s for a creative idea, a problem to solve, or simply to share a laugh. Her unwavering dedication to our students and school community makes her a true Falcon—always soaring above for the sake of our kids.

Exceptional Classified Staff- Maria Kask: I am honored to recognize someone who is, quite simply, the heart of Field Elementary—Maria Kask, or as we all affectionately call her, Ms. Cuqui. At 85 years young, Ms. Cuqui has been a cherished part of our Field family for the last 11 years, and she’s the closest thing we have to a celebrity. The kids light up when they see her, and if she’s ever absent, they immediately start worrying. We often have to remind them that even Ms. Cuqui is allowed a day off now and then!

There’s always a long line in the cafeteria—not because of the food, but because everyone wants to give Ms. Cuqui a hug before they clear their tables. She has an incredible way of making each child feel seen, valued, and loved. Her presence is a daily reminder of the warmth and connection that make Field such a special place to be. Ms. Cuqui, you are truly a Falcon, soaring above with love and dedication to our students and community. I can proudly say that some day, I hope to influence a school the way you do.

Each moth Dr Fourlis our Superintendent is posing a question to our community about a timely topic. Each month she will put the results of they survey into her newsletter that she send out to parents. This is a goal to broaden to get parents input. This month she is seeing input on cell phones. Click the link https://mpsaz.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29STMalopqPcei2 or scan the QR code to give your input.

Parents please make sure that you are staying in your cars. Please make sure that your students names are visible on your car tag. If your students are walkers please make sure they tell their teachers. If they walk home or walk across Adobe at a cross walk to meet you please remind them of that.

Parents please remind your students that they need to bring their ID's EVERYDAY!!!! We have a lot of students who are breaking their lanyards. Lots of stores have fun lanyards please make sure that if you purchase one from a store or Amazon that they are breakaway.

Parents,

Thank you so much for supporting us as we roll out our new Mesa Schools badge procedures. At Field, we want to ensure we are making this transition as smooth as possible for families.

Starting Monday, 8/12, teachers will have templates for temporary badges for students. These badges will still scan for lunch and library services. These badges are important for daily activities, and we are closely tracking any losses.

If your child misplaces his/her badge, your child will receive a reminder note home on the day they use a temporary and we will contact you on the 2nd and 4th occurrence. On the 4th occurrence, if the badge is lost, a replacement badge will need to be purchased at the cost of $3.00 per badge.

Additionally, students have been requesting if they can bring their own lanyards. As long as the lanyard is school appropriate and has a breakaway clasp, these will be permitted.

For more information about students ID's click the following link. https://field.mpsaz.org/o/field/article/1688955