🌟 Help Restock Our School Store for the 4th Nine Weeks! 🌟
Our students have been working hard to earn PAWS tickets through our positive behavior system, and they love redeeming them at the school store! To keep the store fun and rewarding, we’re looking for donations to help restock our supplies.
If you’d like to support our students and encourage positive behavior, please consider donating from our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14IJ30GATBJ38?ref_=wl_share
Every donation makes a difference and brings joy to our well-deserving students. Thank you for your generosity and support! 💙🐾
📢 Make It Count! Attendance Incentive Week is Almost Here! 🎉
We’re challenging all K-5th grade students to show up on time, every day from March 31st - April 4th for a chance to win! The grade-level class with the best attendance record will receive a special prize for EVERY student! 🏆✨
Here’s how to win:
✅ Be at school on time every day from March 31st - April 4th
✅ Encourage your friends and classmates to do the same!
Prizes will be delivered to the winning classes on Monday, April 7th—so let’s work together to make every day count!
🎳 Kids Bowl Free This Summer! 🎳
Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep the kids active this summer? The Kids Bowl Free program is back, offering 2 FREE games of bowling per day for registered kids at participating bowling centers!
✨ How to Sign Up:
1️⃣ Visit www.kidsbowlfree.com
2️⃣ Find a participating bowling center near you
3️⃣ Register your kids and enjoy free bowling all summer long!
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity for family fun. Check out the flyer for more details, and spread the word! 🎳😊
Congratulations to our AB Honor Roll students for the 3rd nine weeks!
Today, we celebrated their hard work and dedication with cookies and juice. We are so proud of their achievements and commitment to learning. Keep up the great work, Bullpups!
🎉 Shoutout to our All A Honor Roll students for the 3rd nine weeks! 🎉
This afternoon, we celebrated their outstanding achievement with delicious 🍦 ice cream sundaes! Their dedication and hard work continue to inspire us all. Keep striving for excellence, Bullpups! 🐾✨
Subject Line: Please help our school
Hello Parents,
Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000001196 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks,
Tavares Elementary
Our students were glowing with excitement at today’s PBIS Glow Party! ✨💡
By showing positive behavior and earning PAWS tickets, students had the opportunity to cash them in for this special event—and they had a blast! With music, dancing, and plenty of neon fun, it was a great way to celebrate their hard work and great choices.
We’re so proud of our students for continuing to shine bright every day! Keep earning those PAWS tickets—we can’t wait for the next celebration! 🎉🐾
What a Fantastic Read Across America Day!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming some amazing guest readers to our school as we celebrated the joy of reading! A huge THANK YOU to all of our guest readers who took the time to share stories with our students—it was truly a special experience.
We also want to give a big shoutout to our incredible 5th Grade Ambassadors for doing a fantastic job escorting our readers throughout the morning. Your leadership and kindness made the event run smoothly!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success. Keep reading, keep learning, and keep sharing the love of books!
Congratulations to our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade STEAM Bowl teams!
This week, our students represented Tavares Elementary at the Lake County STEAM Bowl, and we couldn’t be more proud of them! They worked hard, showcased their problem-solving skills, and demonstrated outstanding teamwork. Their dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring!
A huge thank you to our coaches, teachers, and families for their support along the way. Way to go, BULLPUPS —you make us proud!
Check out some highlights from each day in the photos below!
What a Fantastic Read Across America Day!
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming some amazing guest readers to our school as we celebrated the joy of reading! A huge THANK YOU to all of our guest readers who took the time to share stories with our students—it was truly a special experience.
We also want to give a big shoutout to our incredible 5th Grade Ambassadors for doing a fantastic job escorting our readers throughout the morning. Your leadership and kindness made the event run smoothly!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success. Keep reading, keep learning, and keep sharing the love of books!
🌶️ It’s Spirit Day at Fresh Jalapeño! 🌶️
Bullpup families, today is the day! Head to Fresh Jalapeño and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Tavares Elementary! 🥑🌮
📅 When: All day, Thursday, February 27
📍 Where: Fresh Jalapeño
❤️ Why: 15% of sales will be donated to TES!
Just present the flyer when you order, and a portion of your purchase will go directly to supporting our school. Plus, don’t miss out on Spirit Night tonight—Buddy the Bullpup will be there to join the fun! 🐾🔥
Bring your family, tell your friends, and let’s make this a success for our Bullpups! 🌶️🐾
A huge shoutout to our amazing Bullpups and teachers! 🎉👏 Our Black History Month display at STEAM Night was truly inspiring, thanks to the dedication and creativity of our students and staff. Your hard work in celebrating Black history made a powerful impact! We also want to recognize all the students who showcased their incredible science fair projects. The creativity, curiosity, and effort on display were absolutely outstanding! Great job, Bullpups! We are so proud of you! 🐾❤️🐾
What an AMAZING night at Family STEAM Night! ✨🔬
Our Bullpups and their families had a blast exploring the wonders of science—It's like magic, but real! From hands-on experiments to exciting demonstrations, the night was filled with discovery, curiosity, and fun.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teachers and staff for all the hard work and preparation that went into making this event so special. Your dedication truly made this a night to remember!
Check out some of the highlights below, and if you took any great photos, we’d love to see them! Share your pictures in the comments and let’s relive the magic of science together!
Tuesday our Kindergarten and 1st grade students listened to storyteller, Tamara Green (https://storytellertamaragreen.com/). She told us about Anansi, a trickster spider, a character rooted in African American folklore a we continue to celebrate Black History Month. The students even participated with their own colorful props! Thank you to the McLin Foundation for funding this interactive storyteller experience!
✨ Yearbook Memory Lines & 5th Grade Ads – Now Available! ✨
Make this year’s yearbook extra special with a Memory Line or a 5th Grade Ad! Space is limited, so don’t wait!
📌 Memory Lines – $3 (20-word limit)
📌 5th Grade Ads – $10 (business card size)
All Memory Lines and 5th Grade Ads are due by March 5, 2025.
This is a great way to celebrate your child, send a special message, or give a shoutout to a 5th grader moving on to middle school!
Reserve your spot today before they’re gone! 🎉
Hey parents, just a reminder that you can access our School Improvement Plan, Parent/Family Engagement Plan, and School Compact on our school website at https://tel.lake.k12.fl.us/o/taes/page/title-i-copy
📢 Parent-Teacher Conference Night – Wednesday, February 19! 📢
Join us for Parent-Teacher Conference Night on Wednesday, February 19! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss their progress, and ask any questions you may have.
📌 How to Schedule: Parents should sign up directly with their child’s teacher to schedule a conference time.
🍽 Bonus! To make your evening more convenient, food trucks will be available for families to enjoy a meal before or after your conference.
We look forward to seeing you there! Let’s work together to support our students’ success! 💙📚
🔬✨ Family STEAM Night – “Science: Like Magic, But Real!” ✨🔬
Join us for an exciting Family STEAM Night on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM! Get ready for a night of hands-on science fun, amazing experiments, and interactive learning for the whole family.
📚 The Book Fair will be open during the event, so be sure to stop by and check out some great reads!
🧪 Science Fair Highlights:
• K-2 Science Fair Projects on display
• 3-5 Science Fair Winners showcased
Don’t miss this magical night of real science and discovery! We can’t wait to see you there!
Get an early start on your Spring Cleaning!
TES is now accepting your gently-used clothing donations to assist families in need.
We welcome adult and children's apparel - provided the clothing is in clean and wearable condition.
All donations will be reviewed, sorted, and gifted to local families in need of assistance.
Any undistributed items will be delivered to our community partner - Sproutfitters - in exchange for store credit; which we also extend to TES families in need of support.
For more information, please contact: Laurie Saputo: 352-343-2681 ext. 2616
Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 Yearbook Cover Contest Winner! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that 5th Grader Jordyn L. is the winner of this year’s Yearbook Cover Contest! Jordyn’s creativity and talent will be showcased on the cover of our 2024-2025 yearbook—way to go, Jordyn!
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories—pre-order your yearbook today! Yearbooks are $25 and can be ordered online at www.ybpay.com using our school code: 15107525.
Order now to guarantee your copy! 📚✨
