The Sewell Sabercats

Honesty is being truthful in what you say and do. We have an amazing group of students here at Sewell. Below are students nominated by their teacher, for Student of the Month for Honesty.

Ms. Barraza: Zai'Kai displays honesty consistently by taking responsibility to tell the truth, without any hesitation. He has no problem admitting to his mistakes and consistently practices the classroom rule.... "It's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them." He is also a great role model for his classmates in demonstrating the understanding of right from wrong. We're very proud of you, Zai'kai for your sincere honesty and understanding that the truth is important!

Ms. Hanson: Zaylee always tells the truth, even when it's tough. She shows honesty by admitting when she makes a mistake and always tries her best to do what's right.

Mrs. Alvarado-Wells: Congratulations Isabela on earning this month's Character Strong award for honesty. You have earned this award for always showing the goodness inside of you by being truthful in your words and actions. Your honesty shines brightly, inspiring others to always do the right thing. Keep being the wonderful, truthful person you are! You make the world a better place!

Ms. Dolan: Elianna sets an example of honesty in her interactions with others with what she says and what she does. She works at doing what is right without being asked. She will give her opinion in a way that is truthful and kind. When she sees a problem or makes a mistake, she discusses it calmly and works to make things better. Her kind honesty makes our class a brighter place.

Ms. Ioannou: Olympia shows honesty every day by telling the truth, even when it’s hard. She takes responsibility for her actions, returns things that aren’t hers, and plays fairly with friends. Whether admitting a mistake or speaking up when something isn’t right, Olympia proves that honesty makes our classroom--and our world-- a better place. Keep being a great role model!

Ms. Mendoza: I am recognizing Alannah for the character trait of honesty. I trust what she tells me is true because she shows me every day with her actions that she has integrity. Thank you for your honesty, Alannah.

Ms. Petrino: Sienna is getting this award for Honesty. She can always be counted on to tell the truth, even when it might be hard to do. I know when she tells me something that I can trust what she is saying. It takes a lot of courage and integrity to always be honest, keep up the good work!

Ms. Hook: Mayleen is a trustful and sincere student in her interactions with teachers and others. She completes assignments on time, reports work accurately and takes accountabilities for all of her actions. She holds the virtue of trusting friendships, and she has proven herself to be reliable in many areas. Way to go Mayleen!

Ms. Ryan: Patrick has always been a model student. He is earning this character strong recognition for honesty. Patrick is a student who displays integrity, reliability, and a strong sense of right and wrong. I always catch Patrick doing what’s right, even when he thinks no one is looking. Additionally, I can always count on Patrick to do his class job without having to be reminded. He is always on top of it. Lastly, Patrick has good judgement and always makes the best decisions for himself on a daily basis.

With State Testing set to begin just after our spring break, now is the time to be thinking about what to do to help prepare your child(ren) for the testing.

1. Please plan for attendance. These tests are very important to demonstrate the great progress your child(ren) have accomplished through this school year. Students that are here on testing dates will usually get to test in the classroom with their own teacher. This can make a huge difference on how your child feels about the testing. Students who are ill will need to stay home, but for other scheduled absences, please try to reschedule them to dates that are not allocated as testing dates.

2. Please plan for good rest the night before a day of testing. A good night's sleep can help a student to focus better and be able to concentrate on the test better.

3. Please plan for a healthy meal and snacks the evening before and a healthy breakfast the morning of testing. Healthy food will help with good continuous energy for testing. Taking advantage of breakfast at school is a great option. Please plan to arrive early enough for your child to have plenty of time to eat.

4. Be positive. Don't put a lot of extra stress on your child during these testing days. Many students put a lot of pressure on themselves anyways so let's try and not add to the pressure. Staying positive and encouraging them to read each question and consider each answer is a great way to help your child. Make sure your child knows that you believe in them and in their success.

AzSci testing for 5th Grade

• March 18 Part 1
• March 19 Part 2
• March 21 Part 3

AASA Testing Schedule

• March 31 3rd Grade Oral Reading Fluency
• April 1 Grades 3-5 Writing
• April 8 Grades 3-5 ELA Part 1
• April 10 Grades 3-5 ELA Part 2
• April 15 Grades 3-5 Math Part 1
• April 17 Grades 3-5 Math Part 2

As a reminder, in order to participate in the monthly Perfect Attendance Pizza Party, you have to be here every day, on time and without leaving early.

February Perfect Attendance

Kindergarten: Abigail Bickford and Ellis Tenney

1st Grade: Isabela Badial, Nora Maloney, Mila Robertson, Jorge Hernandez and Lucas Sadler

2nd Grade: Flynn Thompson and Christopher Urbina

3rd Grade: Sienna Cajigas, Daisy Durazo, Angel Encinas, Adalberto Fierros, Alexa Gomez, Pyper Gust, Sage Olsen and Girssel Vera

4th Grade: Jude Jiha, Abigail Swanson, Jameson Taylor, Roderick Thornburg and Naliyah Walker

5th Grade: Kodie Maiden, Parker Nichols, Landon Petrino, Shalayah Schenally, Anahi Vera and

Leonitis Wilmouth

OMA classes did a wonderful job this month with story board sequencing, square dancing and music of The Civil Rights Movement.

This March in OMA classes will start rehearsing for songs to be performed for our whole school OMA Concert April 30th at 5pm. Our theme this year will be songs of community and friendship.

After-school choir continues working on songs that will be presented by our Sewell Choir as well as 20 other choirs from TUSD in our annual OMA Showcase being held May 3rd at Palo Verde.

Here are some students' art sequencing The Little Red Hen:

It's that time of year again to register your child for the 2025-26 school year. If you have not registered your child, please follow the link below.

From now until March 31st, complete the online registration for the 2025-26 school year and the grade level with the highest percentage of complete online student registration will receive an Eegee's Party on April 1st!

Your child will enjoy meaningful friendships and increase their social interaction. They will have peer role models for academic, social and behavior skills. This prepares them for adult life in an inclusive, diverse society. We know students achieve more in place of learning where every student's needs are supported by an inclusive community. Their teacher is early childhood certified, and we keep small class sizes for high-quality experiences for your child.

• Ages: 3 and 4
• must be three by August 31
• Free
• 2½ hours daily
• Morning OR afternoon session
• Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Our Before- and After School Programs offer a safe and fun place for children before school, after school, on breaks, and during the summer. Our programs engage students in various activities that include arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, cooking, homework help, explore through field trips, and more! Our Before- and After-School programs are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accept DES.

Services Cost
Before School $46.30 weekly (7:00 am - 8:00 am)
After School $86.00 weekly (after school - 6:00 pm)
Before/After School $99.25 weekly

Spots are granted in order of application, so apply soon.

Come visit TUSD at the Tucson Festival of Books! 📚 Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16

TUSD is participating this year with the fun free family event "Tucson Festival of Books".

With our friends from the Cooper Center in the Science City area at the UA Mall.

FREE Admission 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Mar 7: NO SCHOOL, Grading Day

Mar 10-14: NO SCHOOL, Spring Break

We are looking for parent volunteers to support in our classroom by supporting students and the teacher. You can help in our garden, the library, during lunch recess, or support a classroom field trip. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated it takes all of us working together to "Inspire and Empower our Students for Success." Please sign up to volunteer with us today!!

If your child will be absent on any given day for any reason, please call our attendance line, 520-584-7200. You can also report absences and tardies through ParentVue, see pdf document below.

If your child is tardy to school, they will need to be checked-in, by a parent, in the front office before going to class.

Excellent attendance is a high priority at Sewell. Missing school can be detrimental to your child's progress. When a child is absent from school, they will need to make-up missing assignments. Please contact your child's teacher via email for make-up work.

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