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At January’s Governing Board meeting, kindergarten students from Estrella foothills demonstrated how Spalding helps create fluent readers. Teacher Irene Underwood led the discussion – explaining how the letter “g” makes two sounds. Students then read to the board members. Check out photos from the Board Meeting on our Flickr. 

Read our school newsletter for the month of January. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Read our school newsletter for the month of December. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Estrella Foothills Global Academy has received authorization to become an International Baccalaureate World School for the Middle Years Programme.

IB World Schools are part of a global community of schools committed to developing knowledgeable, caring young people who will be ready to negotiate their futures successfully and make contributions resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world.

“We commend your school’s educators, administrators, students, and families for their active roles in choosing to offer the Middle Years Programme. The positive results of this choice will become evident in your community as classes of MYP students graduate and undertake activities that enhance social, cultural, and economic environments locally, nationally, and, perhaps, internationally,” wrote Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of International Baccalaureate in his letter to the school.

EFGA has been an IB Candidate School for the last few years while it sought full authorization. IB team members conducted their verification visit to the school in October which was the final step of the authorization process.

Learn more about the Middle Years Programme at EFGA.

Read our school newsletter for the month of November. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

District superintendent Dr. Sprout held an assembly at each school to introduce all third and fourth-grade students to the Superintendent’s Math-All Stars Club, challenging students to spend 15 minutes a day practicing math skills. Students who join the club will be given a Chromebook to use at home for the duration of the school year. Students will participate in the ALEKS online math program, a companion product to the district’s math curriculum. ALEKS uses adaptive tools to tailor students’ math practice to their identified needs. Dr. Sprout will appear in Google Classroom videos monthly to congratulate students and introduce the month’s challenges and monthly prizes.

Read our school newsletter for the month of October. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Read our school newsletter for the month of August. Past issues can be found under the “About Us” tab.

Each year one teacher from each school is selected to receive the district’s Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious award is given to those who attain high academic achievement for their students, provide exceptional service and leadership at their school, and make a positive difference outside of the classroom and in the community.

Congratulations to Estrella Foothills Global Academy- 7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher- Natalie Urick. Mrs. Urick was recognized at the district’s annual all-staff celebration last week.