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Donaldson Elementary

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Donaldson Elementary School
2040 W. Omar Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Google Maps)

Phone: (520) 696-6160
Fax: (520) 696-6204

Principal: Andrew Szczepaniak
 

Office Hours:

  • 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM  Monday - Friday

Grades K - 5:

  • 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
  • 7:30 AM - 12:15 PM  Wednesday

*Playground supervision and breakfast begin when gates open at 7:10 AM.*

Preschool:

  • AM Class 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • PM Class 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • No Preschool on Wednesdays

Tardy Policy

  • If a student arrives after 7:30 AM, she/he should report to the office to sign in before going to class.

Message from the Principal

Andrew Szczepaniak principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin this new school year at Donaldson, I want to thank you for being such an important part of your child’s learning journey. We’re looking forward to a year filled with goals, growth, and great accomplishments.

At our school, we set high expectations and offer strong support to help each student succeed. That work starts in the classroom, but it’s strengthened by what happens at home. Together, we can help our students become confident readers, problem-solvers, and kind classmates.

Here are some helpful tips to support your child’s success this year:

  • Set learning goals together: Help your child talk about what they want to improve or learn this year.
  • Keep reading a priority: A few minutes of reading each day adds up to big results.
  • Establish homework habits: Same time, same place each day makes routines easier.
  • Limit distractions: Encourage focus time without screens, especially before bed.
  • Check in regularly: Use ParentSquare to connect with teachers and stay informed.

We’re proud to be on this journey with your family, and can’t wait to see how much our students will achieve!

Sincerely,

Andrew Szczepaniak

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The mission of Donaldson Elementary School is to foster and promote continued academic, creative, social, emotional and physical growth within a caring, supportive and safe environment by providing innovative and challenging opportunities. Donaldson strives to provide the basic elements of effective schools. We provide a curriculum with coherence; build community within and across classrooms; maintain a just, caring and flexible climate; and are committed to building character.

 

 

  • To ensure high levels of learning for every student so they can achieve their dreams and positively impact the world. 

    • Be Safe
    • Be Responsible
    • Be Respectful
    • Be Kind

    • All children are entitled to an education, which will prepare them for their future.
    • All children have the right to feel successful.
    • The school and community share the responsibility of developing positive work, social, and personal ethics in all children.
    • Education best occurs in an environment that nurtures dignity, self-esteem, and a feeling of security.
    • Communication is essential if quality education is to occur.
    • The school community needs to promote an understanding for individual, cultural, and societal differences.
    • High expectations encourage students to work toward a higher level of achievement.
    • Schools must address environmental, societal and technological changes.
    • Education is a life-long process.
    • All children are natural learners.
    • Education is the combined responsibility of the students, parents, teachers, and the community.
    • School decisions must reflect what is best for students.
    • In developing the whole child, which includes consistent, quality instruction in Music, Art, and Physical Education.
    • The responsibility for one's education and action needs to be accepted by each student.
    • That respect is an essential value.

  • Volunteering at School:

    • Classroom assistance: Help with activities, read to students, or assist with projects.
    • School events: Volunteer at events like book fairs, fundraisers, or school dances.
    • Library support: Help with shelving books or reading to students.
    • Field trips: Accompany classes on educational outings.
       

    Participating in School Organizations:

    • Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): Attend meetings, participate in fundraising, and support school initiatives.
    • School Site Council: Participate in decision-making processes. Requires a monthly time commitment for attending the council meeting.