Thank you to all our students, parents and guardians, community members, and staff for submitting your words of gratitude to our amazing APISD educators! We received SO MANY wonderful, heartfelt messages! If you didn't see your nomination featured on our social media this week, don't worry, we are sending each and every message we received in a thank you note to that teacher. Thank you for supporting and recognizing our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, and every day. #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Maria nominates Ms. McKinny for a shout-out: "From the first day we got the privilege to meet her, which was at Meet the Teacher, just before the school year started, she was so attentive to every child there. She made time to speak with every parent who was able to attend, with concerns of making every child feel comfortable in her class. This year was my son's first year in school - he's never been to a child care center or even been away from home without a parent. He was eager to learn & start the new year but still felt uneasy leaving home. At the beginning, I was expecting him to not want to get up in the mornings for school. It was the complete opposite. Mrs. McKinny is such a caring teacher that she was his reason for getting up every morning, excited to see her & start a new day of learning. Mrs. McKinny has never rejected or ignored any communication with parents. Even on days my son was absent, she would send a message out to check on his well being. She has the most caring & gentle heart that all her students love about her. For all these reasons & so much more we(as a family) choose Mrs. McKinny, as our Teacher of the year. Thank you Mrs. McKinny for everything you have done this year to help your students feel cared for & for expanding their little minds. " Thank you Ms. McKinny! #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Ashleigh nominates Ms. Guajardo (Hawes) for a shout-out: "Amanda,
Your determination to go above and beyond for students is unmatched. You give students learning opportunities that are unique and authentic and will be core memories for years to come. Abigail has learned so much this year and you have really prepared her for her next educational adventure! YOU DESERVE A CONFETTI HIGH FIVE! 🎉" Thank you Mrs. G! #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Christine nominates Ms. Padron for a shout-out: "Ms.Padron is the sweetest teacher ever! My daughter McKinley enjoys going to school to see her teacher. During the weekend McKinley always says she misses Ms.Padron ❤️ I’m very thankful she has the best teacher for her first year of school. Thank you Ms.Padron ❤️" #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Luna nominates Ms. Melton for a shout-out: "Mrs. Melton is the sweetest most understanding teacher ever! I’m so great full for everything she’s done for my son!" Thank you Ms. Melton! #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Elyssa nominates Ms. Perego for a shout-out: "Mrs. Perego has made my Rylynn feel so loved since day one of us switching to AP. Not only has she done an EXCEPTIONAL job teaching her, she has also shown her nothing but unconditional love. Mrs. Perego understands mothering, teaching, and being a good human. We need more people in the world like her!! Rylynn absolutely adores her and so do I!!" Thank you Ms. Perego! #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Samantha nominates Ms. Diegel for a shout-out: "My daughter absolutely loves Mrs. Diegel. Mrs. Diegel is always doing the best for her students and always going above and beyond to show them that she really loves and cares for them. Her students call her "Queen Diegel" because they believe she’s extraordinary! Mrs. Diegel has always done everything in her power to make each of her students feel confident and intelligent. We love you Mrs. Diegel!!!" #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary family member Gabriella nominates Ms. Davila for a shout-out: "She goes above and beyond for her students while also planning and running fundraisers for our Seniors' Project Graduation. My nephew always has great things to say about her." Thank you Ms. Davila! #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Brenda nominates Ms. Tapia for a shout-out: "Ms. Tapia goes above and beyond for her students and puts together fun learning surprises for the kids. My son says “she’s the best teacher and I love the superhero classroom and reading her Zapato power books and love her!” Thank you for all your hard work and dedication you put into teaching these kids! We are grateful for you!" #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary guardian Theresa nominates Ms. Flores for a shout-out: "An absolute gem! I have to admit that I was nervous after registering my granddaughter into APISD-I knew nothing about the district. I need not have worried. The entire school year has been an incredibly positive experience because Rev was lucky enough to be assigned to Clarissa Flores. I have watched Reverie grow and learn at lightning speed under the instruction of Ms. Flores. I can see her teaching techniques copied by Rev even when she is doing activities at home. I appreciate that Ms. Flores always responds quickly to my numerous Dojo messages and has handled our unique family situation with grace and understanding. I hope she realizes how much she is adored by our family! She will be a tough act to follow next year!" #teacherappreciationweek #WeAreAP
4-H Club Informational Meeting. It’s not just about animals. Come learn about what 4-H has to offer. Incoming 1st-12 grade students.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Yulissa nominates Ms. Diaz for a shout-out: "You can tell she loves her job & cares about her students! " Thank you Ms. Diaz! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Keilani nominates Ms. Moring for a shout-out: "She is amazing with our SPED babies! Goes above & beyond to make sure each of our kids are comfortable, safe, and accommodated with their various needs! " Thank you Ms. Moring! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Wisper nominates Ms. Jasso for a shout-out: "She always keeps me updated on how my child is doing! My child is always talking about her, she is one of the best teachers we’ve had so far! " Thank you Ms. Jasso! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Elizabeth nominates Ms. Heslip for a shout-out: " She is a very patient, hard working, intelligent teacher. I couldn’t ask for a better person to teach my child." Thank you Ms. Heslip! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary grandparent Tiffny nominates Ms. Arrington for a shout-out: "The patience she has with my grandson is amazing. He has grown so much this year and I know it's because of all her hard work." Thank you Ms. Arrington! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Faulk Elementary parent Amber nominates Ms. Cantu for a shout-out: "Ms. Cantu is so sweet, she’s very loving and patient! You can tell that her students are her world and that she loves each one of them! She’s always smiling in the morning, greeting everyone when she’s outside helping students out of their car. She’s just an overall really amazing teacher and we were so grateful for her this year. " Thank you Ms. Cantu! #WeAreAP #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Mrs. Jasso's second grade class rose to the challenge! They tackled a 4th grade article, found text evidence, and shared their answers on Padlet- and they nailed it! I am proud of these young Panthers for going above and beyond. #proudprincipal #FaulkPanthers
Mrs Randall's class is soaring as science and math come together! Students are exploring how shapes and objects are made of parts and pieces through hands-on learning. When students make deep connections and create a depth of understanding, nothing is impossible. Way to go, 2nd grade, Panthers!
Our next Pre-K & Kinder Roundup is next week, May 6 at 4:30-6PM at Faulk Elementary School! Preregister your pre-k or new-to-district kinder student for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit our website at www.apisd.org/page/enrollment-registration for more information.
