Today, we recognize Mr. Kemp for taking on the important role of leading our Estrella Middle School community⭐ We appreciate the time and effort that goes into supporting our scholars, staff, and school each day.
Thank you for being part of our Estrella Stars family! 💜⭐#PrincipalAppreciationMonth

⭐ SPIRIT DAY IS TOMORROW! ⭐
Stars, show your school spirit! 🎉 Wear purple or your EMS shirt!
🌟 BONUS: Students who wear an EMS shirt will earn PBIS points in every class! 🙌
Don’t have an EMS shirt yet? Shirts are available in the office for $10 cash only.

Let’s fill the halls with purple and show our EMS STAR PRIDE! ⭐💜

October Birthday Celebrations at Estrella! 🎂🎉
We had a wonderful time celebrating all of our October birthday stars! ⭐🥳

We loved getting together, sharing smiles, and making our October birthdays feel extra special. Thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration possible!

Help us wish all of our October birthday scholars a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 💜

👻🎃 Our annual BOO Dance was a SCREAMING success! 🪩💀
We had about 90 scholars join us for an afternoon full of dancing, fun, and BOO-tiful memories! It was fang-tastic seeing our Stars show off their moves and get into the Halloween spirit! 🧡🕸️
A HUGE shoutout to our amazing Student Council and teacher volunteers! We couldn't have pulled off this spook-tacular event without you. You are simply boo-tiful! 👻
Thanks for making this dance a howling good time! 🦇

A special shoutout to our very own Mrs. Carlile from Estrella Middle School! 🌟 She was recognized for her years of service and dedication to Cartwright School District. From her years in the classroom to now serving as an administrator on our campus, Mrs. Carlile has continued to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff. 💜 Her dedication, leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond mean so much to our Estrella family. We truly couldn’t do it without her! Thank you, Mrs. Carlile, for all you do for Estrella! We are so lucky to have you! ⭐

October Student of the Month Celebration! ⭐
We loved celebrating our October Students of the Month with their families! 💜 These students were recognized for their hard work, positive attitudes, and the amazing things they bring to our school each day.

Thank you to the families who joined us to celebrate these special students! We are so proud of our Stars and grateful to have such wonderful students and families as part of our EMS community. 🌟

Estrella shines with a B! Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep earned a B from the Arizona Department of Education. Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, and families for building a path to college and careers—you continue to move forward!

Fall Sports Banquet! 🏐🏈🏃🏻‍♀️ We are so proud of our Estrella Stars! 💜Tonight, we celebrated our amazing Girls Volleyball, Flag Football, and Cross Country athletes and recognized their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Congratulations to all our student-athletes and coaches on a great fall season! Thank you for representing Estrella with Star pride! ⭐

Estrella Pledges to Be Drug Free! ⭐❤️
We’ve been celebrating Red Ribbon Week at Estrella Middle School! Our Stars have been showing their spirit with fun dress-up days while spreading an important message: making healthy choices and staying drug-free! 💜
From matching outfits to bright colors and team jerseys, our students have been showing that being drug-free is something worth celebrating! We’re excited to share some highlights from the week so far. 📸
Let’s keep making positive choices and remember that our future is bright! ⭐

📚⭐ AVID CONNECTS WITH OUR COMMUNITY! ⭐📚
A big thank you to Jesus and Aubrey, librarians from the Desert Sage Branch of the Phoenix Public Library, for visiting our Pre-Emergent English Language Development Intervention class with Ms. Greene and all of our AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective classes! 💜

Students learned about the MANY free resources available through the Phoenix Public Library System, including:
📖 Books and eBooks
🌎 Rosetta Stone language-learning resources
🎬 Movies
🎉 Community events, activities, and programs

Every student received a library card application and explored the library website to discover the 17 library branches across the Valley!

⭐ Once a Star, always a Star! ⭐ We encourage our students and families to take advantage of these amazing community resources.

🔗 Explore upcoming events and resources at PhoenixPublicLibrary.org

📍 Visit our local branch!
Desert Sage Branch
7602 W. Encanto Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85035

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN BRACELETS ON SALE! 👻🎃
Want to wear your Halloween costume to school on Thursday, October 29? 🎃🧡
Bracelets will be sold for $2 each at the following times:
🧡 Tuesday & Wednesday 10/27-28 during lunch
🧡 Thursday morning under the covered awning
Students must purchase a bracelet to be allowed to wear their Halloween costumes during the school day!
🎃 A few reminders:
👻 All costumes must follow school guidelines.
💵 NO REFUNDS!
🎒 Not sure if your costume is allowed? Bring your school uniform as a backup!
Please purchase your bracelet ahead of time to help keep Thursday's testing running smoothly. Let's make it a fun and spooky day at Estrella! ⭐💜

🥞🧇Principal’s List Pancake & Waffle Breakfast! ⭐💜
Our Principal’s List Stars were celebrated with a delicious pancake and waffle breakfast! 🥞🧇 We are so proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievements this quarter. Keep shining, Stars! ✨

DISTRICT RUNNERS-UP!⭐🏈
Our Estrella Middle School football team played their hearts out this season! Although they fell short in their final game, our Stars finished 2nd in the district!🥈
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination throughout the season. Way to represent Estrella, Stars! 💜🩶
Once a Star, always a Star!⭐

🎭Our AVID students gathered at the AVID Room Rally Point, dressed to impress and ready for a special field trip to the Phoenix Symphony to experience Romeo and Juliet! 🎻❤️

We love seeing our Stars step out of the classroom and experience the arts in style! 🌟

PLAYOFF WIN! ⭐🏈 Estrella is off to a great start in the flag football playoffs! 💜 Our Stars took on Atkinson and came away with a 33–13 WIN! 🎉
We’re proud of our athletes for showing up, playing hard, and representing Estrella! ⭐💪
📣 Next game: Thursday 10/22! Let’s keep the momentum going!

On October 13, our Star families had the opportunity to join Principal Kemp for Coffee Talk! ☕💬 Parents came together to discuss school news, share thoughts, and stay connected with what’s happening at Estrella.
Thank you to our families for taking the time to stay involved and be part of our school community! 💜⭐

📚⭐ Our 7th grade students are building strong reading skills in Social Studies! Pictured are students in Mr. Grandinetti’s class practicing common annotations as they read, helping them engage with the text, identify important information, and better understand what they’re learning. 📝

SCOOT!! ⭐️🏃 Things got moving in Mrs. Soltero’s ELA class! 📚 Our scholars took on 6 rounds of SCOOT, racing the clock with just 5 minutes per question! ⏰ From finding answers in the text to digging deeper and explaining their thinking, our gifted and general education students were putting their brains to work one station at a time! 🧠✨

Families and educators filled the Cartwright Training Center this morning for a Teacher-Parent Workshop centered on early childhood activities and kindergarten readiness. Governing Board President Lydia Hernandez, board member Denice Garcia, and Acting Superintendent Dr. Alfredo Barrantes welcomed families and took part in the classroom activities.