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Third grade OMA recorder recital under the direction of Mr. R!

Our final family spring engagement night for the school year was a resounding triumph. Thank you to all those families who attended. There was a diverse array of showcases, including a third-grade recorder recital, Millers' folklórico performances, kindergarten promotion ceremonies, and all our classrooms showcasing their students' outstanding work and the different activities provided in the courtyard. It was a truly a beautiful way to conclude the school year.

Ms. Robles' 4th-grade class created absolutely inspiring historical art. It is truly amazing!

5th grade promotion ceremony speech!

OMA Showcase Honor Choir (Grades 3-6)

Our students joined over one hundred students, selected from schools around Tucson, to open and close the OMA Showcase 2025 with the following performances:

• "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears – arranged by Kirby Shaw
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• "Everyday Heroes" by Teresa Jennings – directed by Sara Gascho
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• "Brave" by Sara Bareillas – arranged by Janet Day
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• "Hero by PinkZebra – directed by Sara Gascho & accompanied by Jacob Litt
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Miller's Student Council demonstrated remarkable dedication this school year, from organizing the Testing for Taki Party, collecting tons of food for Miller's food drive, selling Valentine's grams, helping with family engagement nights, making signs for special school events, and many more things. They celebrated with a fun filled end-of-the-year pizza 🍕 party 🎉. A special thank you to our Student Council sponsor, Ms. Oakley.

We have a very special visitor at Miller: Phil, the African tortoise. Needless to say, he is a huge hit. Our very own Mr. Y brought him for show and tell. 🐢

Congratulations to our Miller Elementary students Adrienne, Raelynn, Bentley, and Sebastian for coming in 2nd place in the statewide Stock Market Game Project for the 2024-2025 school year! These four students received their awards on May 10 at the Arizona Council for Economic Education (ACEE) Learning to Save and Invest Student Awards Ceremony at Midwestern University.

Congratulations to our team of students that came in 2nd place in the statewide Stock Market Game project for the 24-25 school year! Adrienne Hernandez Fox, Raelynn Coronado, Bentley Sierra and Sebastian Grijalva have been invited to the Arizona Council for Economic Education (ACEE) Learning to Save and Invest Student Awards Ceremony at Midwestern University in Glendale on May 10.

The Stock Market Game is a project-based learning educational simulation where students manage a virtual portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, using a hypothetical $100,000, to learn about investing and financial markets. It's a program that aims to teach about the American economic system and global economy, while also developing skills in areas like math, research, and critical thinking.
 

Our kindergarten bunnies 🐰 hopped like crazy as they hunted for 26 eggs each. All our bunnies had an eggstraordinarily awesome time!

Our February Mustangs of the Month and 3rd grade teacher team got to spend the day with Tucson International Airport police! Thank you, James and our very own Mrs. Clayborne for creating such an amazing experience and partnership.

We would like to thank the many families who attended MOVIE 🎥 NIGHT! It was a full house! We hope you enjoyed the evening with your family and friends. 

Our 5th grade Mustangs embarked on a life-changing adventure; they hiked and explored the breathtaking Sonoran Desert. They were inspired by the ever-knowledgeable staff of Camp Cooper guiding them every step of the way.

Miller Elementary took 80 Rockstar and Mustang of the Month students to the rodeo on Feb. 17! Many students had never been before, and they got to watch the ropers, learned about cowboys and enjoyed the rodeo grounds.

Tucson Values Teachers announced the finalists for the ninth annual Raytheon Leaders in Education Award. The award recognizes and rewards Pima County teachers of grades PreK-12 for exceptional commitment to the education of youth, leadership within their communities, and supporting peers in a collaborative teacher workforce. Miller is proud to have one of our talented teachers as a finalist this year. Congratulations to Holly Wright!