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Principal's Message

Building a connected, caring, and inspiring learning community for every child.
It is my honor to serve as the Elementary School Principal and to work alongside an exceptional team of faculty and staff dedicated to providing a holistic and engaging educational experience for all students.

The challenges of recent years have reminded us how vital connection is to our social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. It is our goal that parents, students, faculty, staff, and administration continue to work together to build a supportive, inspiring, and thriving learning community.

I warmly encourage you to take an active role in our school community by attending our monthly Coffee & Conversation sessions, participating in Parent-Teacher meetings, and joining our special events. My door is always open, and I welcome your ideas, feedback, and support.

All of us at ASU Elementary School look forward to a rewarding and exciting school year ahead.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller
In Partnership,‍
‍Joanne Effa
‍Principal
Group of eight young people posing outdoors on grass in front of a large building with columns and a dome, with fall trees around.Children dressed in Halloween costumes including a wizard with glasses and wand, a ninja, a witch with a starry hat, and a princess carrying pumpkin bags.Large group of children and adults posing smiling in front of a brick building with mountains in the background, some holding colorful flags and a red ball.Four young children dancing on a stage with a colorful blue and purple backdrop, two girls in dresses and two boys in casual clothes.A group of children outdoors watching a girl in a gray hoodie sitting on a chair with her hands raised near her face, while a tennis ball flies toward a bucket mounted on a yellow contraption.Five children playing violins on a stage with music stands and black curtains in the background.Children in Halloween costumes lined up indoors, including a child in a white mask and star-patterned cape, a girl with horns and face paint, and another girl with devil horns holding a red trident.Youth soccer player in turquoise jersey kicks ball toward goal as goalkeeper and two defenders in red and black jerseys try to block.Large group of elementary school children and a teacher posing on the steps in front of a school building with a sign that reads 'ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'.Children and adults gathered in a large indoor space for a science fair with colorful project boards displayed on tables.Group of children dressed in colorful traditional costumes posing indoors, with some making peace signs.Two children posing with peace signs; one with black face paint resembling clown makeup and a red bow tie, the other with braids holding a black bag.Group of young children sitting, one boy wearing red sunglasses and a white patterned shirt, another boy holding sunglasses near his face, and a girl in a yellow top looking at her arm.Two young girls sitting on red chairs, one with a green floral dress and red hair bow, the other in a white dress with a white headband.Group of nine young people standing behind a table with five lit candles and certificates, all making peace signs.Four children performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes with red and black outfits and decorative hats on a wooden stage.Children in animal costumes and festive dress performing on stage with holiday decorations in the background.Orchestra performing on stage with conductor in front, backdrop reads 'ASU Sings in the Rain' with musical notes.Teacher assisting a student using a microscope in a classroom laboratory with other students also working with microscopes.A coach in a red shirt and gray pants blowing a whistle while standing with a soccer ball on a grassy field near three female soccer players in blue jerseys.A teacher and two students attentively observe a liquid experiment in a beaker in a classroom setting.Group of children sitting and standing on a stage holding certificates under a banner that reads 'Spelling Bee Semi-Final'.
Group of eight young people posing outdoors on grass in front of a large building with columns and a dome, with fall trees around.Children dressed in Halloween costumes including a wizard with glasses and wand, a ninja, a witch with a starry hat, and a princess carrying pumpkin bags.Large group of children and adults posing smiling in front of a brick building with mountains in the background, some holding colorful flags and a red ball.Four young children dancing on a stage with a colorful blue and purple backdrop, two girls in dresses and two boys in casual clothes.A group of children outdoors watching a girl in a gray hoodie sitting on a chair with her hands raised near her face, while a tennis ball flies toward a bucket mounted on a yellow contraption.Five children playing violins on a stage with music stands and black curtains in the background.Children in Halloween costumes lined up indoors, including a child in a white mask and star-patterned cape, a girl with horns and face paint, and another girl with devil horns holding a red trident.Youth soccer player in turquoise jersey kicks ball toward goal as goalkeeper and two defenders in red and black jerseys try to block.Large group of elementary school children and a teacher posing on the steps in front of a school building with a sign that reads 'ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'.Children and adults gathered in a large indoor space for a science fair with colorful project boards displayed on tables.Group of children dressed in colorful traditional costumes posing indoors, with some making peace signs.Two children posing with peace signs; one with black face paint resembling clown makeup and a red bow tie, the other with braids holding a black bag.Group of young children sitting, one boy wearing red sunglasses and a white patterned shirt, another boy holding sunglasses near his face, and a girl in a yellow top looking at her arm.Two young girls sitting on red chairs, one with a green floral dress and red hair bow, the other in a white dress with a white headband.Group of nine young people standing behind a table with five lit candles and certificates, all making peace signs.Four children performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes with red and black outfits and decorative hats on a wooden stage.Children in animal costumes and festive dress performing on stage with holiday decorations in the background.Orchestra performing on stage with conductor in front, backdrop reads 'ASU Sings in the Rain' with musical notes.Teacher assisting a student using a microscope in a classroom laboratory with other students also working with microscopes.A coach in a red shirt and gray pants blowing a whistle while standing with a soccer ball on a grassy field near three female soccer players in blue jerseys.A teacher and two students attentively observe a liquid experiment in a beaker in a classroom setting.Group of children sitting and standing on a stage holding certificates under a banner that reads 'Spelling Bee Semi-Final'.