Morenci Elementary School

Our 5th-grade students recently dove into a hands-on science experience by dissecting owl pellets after reading There’s an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George.

Students carefully examined and identified the bones found inside the pellets, applying what they learned through reading to real-world scientific investigation. It was an engaging way to connect literacy and science while building critical thinking skills.

A special thank you to Loretta Cox for coming in and leading this interactive dissection experience for our students. We appreciate your time and expertise!

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🗓️2026-2027 School Calendar Approved
We are excited to announce that the Board of Education has approved the 2026-2027 school calendar!
The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 24, 2026. With Labor Day falling later in the calendar next year, students will have two weeks of instruction prior to Labor Day, providing a strong academic start to the year. The last day of school is scheduled for June 3, 2027.

We are already looking forward to another outstanding year of learning, growth, and opportunity as our students continue to Unleash Their Potential. We are excited to finish the year strong and can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year!

Click here to view the calendar: https://aptg.co/80hs9D

🐾📚 On February 4th, our elementary students participated in Global Play Day, stepping outside of traditional classroom routines to explore creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning.

Students built, designed, collaborated, and problem-solved through open-ended play activities that encouraged innovation and teamwork. Whether constructing with blocks, creating games, or working together on imaginative challenges, our young Bulldogs were developing critical thinking, communication skills, and resilience in a fun and engaging environment.

At Morenci Area Schools, we know that creativity fuels learning. Experiences like Global Play Day remind us that play is powerful—and an important part of academic growth.

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Mrs. Bernath brought learning to life in our GSRP preschool program! 🌿She introduced a variety of spices, and our students had the chance to smell each one and guess what they were. What a fun, hands-on sensory experience for our kiddos!

Exploring through sight, smell, and curiosity makes learning even more exciting. Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾

Our Kindergarteners had so much fun today teaming up with their 5th-grade Book Buddies to create Love Spots! ♥️

From big smiles to sweet collaboration, it was a great day of creativity and connection across grade levels. We love seeing our Bulldogs learning and growing together! 🐾

Mrs. Elliott's fourth grade class had a special visitor last week! Mrs. Barrett, a retired teacher, came back to read a story and lead a Presidents Day craft with our students. The smiles and excitement said it all,such a fun afternoon!

We are so grateful for the continued support of educators like Mrs. Barrett. She’s awesome! 🐾

Our 3rd graders wrapped up their Engineer a Wagon challenge this week! Students designed, engineered, tested, and improved their wagons, showcasing teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience every step of the way.

We’re so proud of their hard work and determination as they learned that great designs are built through creativity, testing, and improvement. Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🔧🛠️

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Our 5th graders brought creativity to life this week as our ceramics study took form during STEAM class. From shaping clay to problem-solving through the design process, students explored art, engineering, and creativity all in one hands-on experience.

Great teamwork, focus, and Bulldog pride on display! 🐾
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Mrs. Curtis’ 3rd grade students are officially published authors and illustrators! They have been working so hard learning the writing process and submitting their very own book for publication. 📖

The excitement was real when their books arrived in the mail! Principal Mrs. Fink even stopped by to read the book to the class and celebrate their amazing accomplishment. We are so proud of our young writers and creators! 🐾

After many snow days, this was the perfect way to start our morning! ❄️
Our Blue Respectful House enjoyed a fun snowball fight celebration for earning the most Bulldog Bone tickets during the 2nd marking period. We are so proud of our students for being Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient! 💙🐾

Fun ✔️
Creative ✔️
Future Bulldogs ✔️
Our GSRP students are off to a great start! 💙🐾
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🌊🐾 Our 1st Grade Bulldogs rode the wave of innovation! The “Engineer a Surfboard” challenge wrapped up with students designing blueprints, engineering their boards, and testing them to see if they could float. They redesigned, improved, and predicted how much weight each could hold—showcasing incredible problem-solving, resilience, and creativity. Bravo, 1st Grade!
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🎉💍 Our Kindergarten Bulldogs said “I do” to learning at the Q & U Wedding last week! ✨📚 Students discovered that Q and U are inseparable, because Q just can’t make words without its favorite partner! ❤️ It was a fun, memorable way to bring phonics to life, complete with dress-up, smiles, and a sweet cake celebration at the end. 🍰
Learning through play is the Bulldog Way! 🐾💙

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Our 5th-grade space study took learning out of this world! 🚀 Students explored the contributions of Mae Jemison, Katherine Johnson, and Eleanor Foraker, and then put their knowledge to work by designing and creating their own space suits! 🌌🧑‍🚀

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Our 2nd graders couldn’t wait once the clay came out! They’re designing aerial-view melting snowmen and exploring their creativity through hands-on art. ☃️🎨

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Our week was filled with creativity and hands-on learning! Students learned how to create their own printing plates, use printing ink and a brayer, and pull their own prints. It was messy, fun, and a great way to explore the full process of printmaking. 🎨🖐️

This experience was made possible through a Morenci Education Foundation Mini-Grant, applied for by our Elementary STEAM instructor, Mrs. Siefert. We are grateful for the support that helps bring learning to life!

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Learning together makes us stronger! 3rd grade students are practicing partner skills through hands-on group work and math games.

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Learning never stops for our DK Bulldogs! Students are hard at work at their stations, welcoming the new year with 2026-inspired activities. 💙🐾

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💚🎄 Our kindergarteners had a Grinch-tastic day full of fun, laughter, and themed activities! These little Bulldogs sure know how to spread holiday cheer. 💚🐾 #MorenciBulldogs #BulldogPride