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 Welcome to the Tartesso Elementary School Web site. We are located in Buckeye, Arizona and enjoy the benefits of an active and supportive community. As part of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, we work to sustain the district mission to prepare our students for success in the 21st Century.  Dear Parents and Students, I welcome you to Tartesso Elementary School. My name is J.P. Ketcham, and I am honored to have been selected as Tartesso’s new principal. Since I will be working with your children so closely, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. Previously, I was an administrator in Glendale, where I served as an assistant principal and principal. Prior this experience, I was an assistant principal and teacher in Prescott. I am proud to be an Arizona native and I am familiar with this area, having lived in the far west valley for most of my life. My move to Saddle Mountain has become a family affair. My wife Gabriella will be the new administrative assistant at Winter’s Well and my three children will be attending Tartesso this year. I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Liz Burton will be joining our staff as the Dean of Students. Mrs. Burton’s role will be similar to that of an Assistant Principal. She comes to us from the Glendale Elementary School District where she was an award-winning teacher and supervised several successful after school, academic, and extra- curricular programs. As an administrative team, we will focus on the academic and social needs of each individual child and will work diligently to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. We will guide, value, and inspire each and every student. We will challenge our kids to achieve academic excellence and make smart, positive choices. This is a thrilling opportunity and I am excited to be your new principal. If you have any suggestions to improve our school, I want to hear about it. I encourage you to speak to me with your input and concerns. You can get in touch with me by email, stopping by the front office, or calling to make an appointment. Tartesso Elementary School offers great teachers and staff working together with parents and volunteers. I invite all parents and community members to share in the many educational and growth experiences here at Tartesso. I look forward to meeting you in person -- let's work together to inspire and support our kids. It is going to be a fantastic year! Best Regards,
JP Ketcham |
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