Aldrich Elementary School

This weeks All Star Staff Member is Kim Winter (1st).
Mrs. Winter was nominated by Sara Conahan. She writes, “Mrs. Winter is a true gem in this world! She has a heart of gold and makes every student in her classroom feel valued, loved, and special. She takes the time to get to know each student as a little person with their own unique personalities and interests. She fosters a love of learning for every single child in her classroom, and they can't wait to come to school! The learning that happens in her classroom is incredible and her students feel empowered and confident at the end of every day. Her ability to challenge her students and push them to grow is truly remarkable! Mrs. Winter finds a way to make everyone she interacts with, whether it is students, colleagues, or parents, feel important and cared for. She loves with her whole heart and it shows in everything she does! Her positive attitude and caring nature is contagious. There is absolutely no one more genuine or kind. We are so lucky to have Mrs. Winter at our school, and Aldrich is a better place because of her!”

This weeks All Star Staff Member is Jocelyn Inamine-Shikiya (Spanish).
Senora Inamine-Shikiya was nominated by Chris Srb. She writes, “Jocelyn Inamine-Shikiya is a vital member of our staff, creating a safe, nurturing environment where students feel secure enough to thrive in their language journey. She consistently accepts responsibilities with grace and excels at balancing high expectations with the needs of our students. By implementing innovative and motivating activities into her daily Spanish lessons, Senora makes the language and culture truly come alive. Her dedication has positively touched countless lives—students, families, and colleagues alike. She is a true gift to our Aldrich community and highly deserving of this honor.”

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This weeks All Star Staff Member is Natalie Gray(Art).
Mrs. Gray was nominated by Bethany Rands. She writes, “Natalie is an exceptional art teacher who helps grow her students’ creativity and self-expression. My 5th grade students are always excited for art time. When asked what makes Mrs. Gray an excellent art teacher, they gave examples of her kindness and art skills. They shared that Mrs. Gray's ability to explain artistic concepts clearly with examples helps them truly understand and apply what they're learning. My students also shared that she is always willing to answer questions and makes art fun. This is evident during Creative Arts Night, which helps showcase her students’ creativity, artistic growth, and enthusiasm for art. Our students are so lucky to have an art teacher like Mrs. Gray!”

What a golden day! 🏅Our students have had the best time celebrating Olympic Day. From the Flag Race, to Bocce Ball, to Cricket, they showed amazing cooperation and sportsmanship all day long.

Bonus: The weather ended up being beautiful! ☀️ High fives all around to our amazing All Star athletes, teachers, and volunteers!

And that’s a wrap on Olympic Day 2026! 🏅✨ We just finished closing ceremonies, and it was the perfect end to an unforgettable day.

A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Mohning and the Olympic Day Committee for their hard work in making this day a massive success. We also want to extend our gratitude to the MPS Board members, Linda Poole, Lisa Shoenberger, and Amanda McGill Johnson, who joined us to celebrate our students’ achievements this afternoon.

We have the absolute best community! 💙🏆

Let the games begin! 🏅 We just wrapped up our Opening Ceremonies, and the energy is electric! Our students are ready to bring their best sportsmanship, teamwork, and smiles to Olympic Day. Let’s go make some memories, All Stars!

Our hearts are full celebrating our newest Aldrich All Stars to earn their English Proficiency! Your hard work shines so bright. ⭐️
We also want to send a shout out to our wonderful EL teacher, Mrs. Smith. Thank you for championing our students every single day! 🍎✨

We had a blast at our Olympic Day Kickoff this morning! From singing and dancing to that All Star spirit, the energy was off the charts.

A huge congratulations to this year’s Torchbearers for leading the way, and a special shout out to the winner of next year’s T-shirt design, Aadhvi! We can’t wait to see everyone in action next week at Olympic Day!