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Our K–5 runners were AMAZING at the cross country meet yesterday! They ran a whole mile around Reid Park. Congrats on our 1st graders who placed 4th and 9th and earned ribbons! Also our 5th graders placed 6th and 9th — awesome job!

Borton Elementary Magnet School celebrated Mexican Independence Day and kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a community Lotería Night! Students, staff, and families gathered in the cafeteria for a large game of lotería, and for the chance to win raffle prizes. 

Parents and staff from Borton Magnet School played a fun end-of-the-year game against the 5th graders. Classmates cheered from the sidelines as both teams played hard and had a great time.

Our second graders recently embarked on a joyful journey through reading and writing – playfully! With the incredible guidance of Alejandro Canelos, author of "Hopscotch to Infinity," students explored storytelling through readers theatre.

🎉 Our "Your Future is Here" Spirit Week was the perfect way to wrap up the school year! 🌟 Each day was packed with fun, laughter, and imagination:
🕺 Monday: Decade Day brought out the bell bottoms, scrunchies, and groovy vibes!
😎 Tuesday: The future looked BRIGHT with everyone in their coolest shades.
👵 Wednesday: We met a few versions of our 100-year-old selves—including a 4th grader dressed as a granny who read There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly to her class!
👩‍⚕️ Thursday: Career Day gave us a glimpse into tomorrow—from a robot-in-training to a first grader who dressed like her beloved teacher. And of course…
🍌 When in doubt? Be a banana. 💛
Our students reminded us that the future is full of creativity, kindness, and confidence. We’re so proud of them and already dreaming of next year!

Borton's Field Day was a blast! From friendly competition to all-out water-soaked joy, our students showed off their sportsmanship, teamwork, and community spirit all day long. Shoutout to the families who donated Otter Pops and water to keep everyone cool and hydrated. And an extra big thank you to the Tucson Fire Department for bringing the fire truck and giving us the ultimate splash zone—definitely the highlight of the day! 

As part of their Legacy Project, Borton’s 5th grade students have taken bold steps to make our school more sustainable. These young changemakers gathered and analyzed data on Borton’s waste consumption, identified key issues, and researched actionable solutions.

With passion and purpose, student Climate Ambassadors presented a thoughtful policy proposal to the Borton P.T.A., Site Council, and Leadership Team—laying out immediate and long-term strategies to reduce our environmental impact.

Some of their proposed solutions include: educating the community on the importance of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, creating public art from recycled materials, adding recycling bins next to every playground trash can, advocating for reusable trays and silverware to replace single-use items.

Some changes can begin right away, while others will require funding or district-level support—but thanks to the leadership of our 5th graders, Borton is on the path to a greener tomorrow.

To celebrate the end of the school year, Borton Elementary fifth graders played a thrilling game of flag football against staff and parents. The entire school gathered to cheer on both sides. The game was packed with impressive plays and joyful moments, making it a memorable day for everyone involved.

On February 13, Borton Elementary Magnet School hosted Literacy Night. Borton families were treated to all sorts of activities, including a Read Aloud, collage and bookmark making, therapy dogs, Scholastic Book Fair, and more!