Welcome to the Web site of the Laguna Elementary School Longhorns! Our K-6 school is located in sunny Tucson, Arizona. Our highly-qualified teachers, dedicated staff, and hard working students make Laguna Elementary a great place to learn and grow!

Check out our site for information on how to contact us, volunteer, and learn ways you can help your child succeed in school. We invite you to meet our staff, find extended-day care program information, and if you are still needing answers, scroll through our FAQ page for commonly asked questions. We look forward to a great year getting to know you and your student!

To Our Parents and Guardians:

Spring is such a busy time of year. Before you know it we will be heading into May and the end of school wrap-up. It seems like every time we turn around we are taking a few days off for Rodeo, Spring Break, and other events. Spring also seems to be the time when students begin fussing about getting homework done. This is definitely not the time for students to take studies for granted. Teachers all across campus are working hard to prepare students for standardized tests as well as for the next grade. Take a moment to read the study tips I have outlined below to help your student be more successful:

• Designate: Give your child a place to study. It does not have to be a fancy desk. The kitchen table is fine. Also, designate a time. I have found with my own children that arguing about when is fruitless. It is a matter of getting homework done then going out to play.  
• Support: Check in on your child regularly. Make sure they are not getting frustrated. Are they completing the assignment correctly? Did they miss problems?
• Habit: Stick with the expectations. Once they know what the routine is there will be little argument.  
• Praise: Look for that work to come home. Make it a point to let them know they did a great job.

Homework can be tiring. The battle that often occurs can be even more tiring and frustrating. I hope that these tips can help make the process better. Remember that the more often students complete homework, the better they do in school, and the more confident they are. The more you know about what is happening the less likely it is your child will tell you they do not have any homework. Education is a partnership between you, your child, and the school. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate your child. If you have any concerns, please speak with your child’s teacher.
 
Why Laguna Rocks!
 
Many students have taken me up on my offer to get healthy. They walk with me during lunch and earn both milers credit and voting tickets. They can vote on the color of my hair. So far red seems to be winning. Students will find out March 1 when they return from rodeo break which color won.

Open Enrollment
 
Now is the time to join the Longhorn family. We are accepting open enrollment applications. Everyone knows Longhorns rock, so make sure to get your request in as soon as possible. If you don’t live in the district,  you can only be a Longhorn if we have space available. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Theresa Leal-Holmes
Principal