Tavares Elementary

Way to go, Bullpup Runners! 👟🐾❤️ This morning, our Tavares Elementary Bullpups showed up and showed out at the Patriot Mile at TMS! Both our girls and boys teams brought home 2nd place overall 🥈🥈 and we couldn’t be prouder. A special shoutout to Brynlee, who placed 8th in the girls race, and to our boys—Gabriel, who took 1st place 🥇, and Jett, who finished 6th! Congratulations to all of our amazing runners, and a big thank you to Coach Baker and Coach Walker for their dedication and for helping our Bullpups shine! Go Bullpups! 🐾❤️

LAST CHANCE to Pre-Order Your Yearbook! Online ordering closes Sunday evening, April 13 – don’t wait! There will be a limited number of extra yearbooks available once they arrive, so… Preordering is the ONLY way to guarantee your copy! Order online at: www.ybpay.com School Code: 15107525 Online Pre-order deadline extended to April 13, 2025

Ready to make a BIG difference in a Bullpup’s life? We’re inviting local businesses and families to become official Tavares Elementary School Sponsors for the 2025–2026 school year! Your support helps us build a thriving learning environment—and your impact goes way beyond the classroom. You’re helping shape future leaders, dreamers, and doers right here in our community! Check out these pawsome sponsorship perks 🐾 White Supporter – $200 • Name on our school website • Name in our monthly Bullpup Newsletter Red Supporter – $350 • Name on TES Staff Shirts (worn at events & spirit days!) • Website + Newsletter shoutout Platinum Supporter – $500 • LOGO on TES Staff Shirts • Banner in our Car Rider Line ALL YEAR • All Red + White perks! Sponsorship = Smiles, Success & School Spirit! Click the link to apply and join our TES Sponsor Family! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eBDKms-jzEKwOdm3qiLJIqSFWkqwnfB1/view?usp=drivesdk Let’s partner to grow something amazing together!

5th Grade Pre-K Reunion Sweetness! Yesterday, Mrs. McDonald welcomed back her former Pre-K students—who are now fifth graders—for a special Pre-K Reunion celebration! The afternoon was filled with sweet treats and even sweeter memories as the students enjoyed ice cream, played in their old centers, and reflected on their time in Pre-K. Laughter, hugs, and nostalgia were in the air! They even had the chance to interact with Mrs. McDonald’s current Pre-K students, passing on smiles and stories to the next generation. Once a Bullpup, always a Bullpup! Check out the photos below to see the joy of this full-circle moment! 🍦✨❤️🎓📸

This week, we’re celebrating the heart of our school—our amazing Assistant Principal, Ms. White! Ms. White is a dedicated educational leader who brings passion, purpose, and positivity to everything she does. She loves our students deeply, inspires them to do their best every single day, and builds meaningful connections with our faculty, families, and the entire community. We are so grateful for her leadership, her kindness, and her commitment to helping every BULLPUP “Believe to Achieve!” Thank you, Ms. White, for all you do—you make our school a better place!

5th Grade Parent Meeting – Monday, April 7th at 5:30 PM 📣 Attention 5th grade families! Please join us for an important parent meeting on Monday, April 7th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center or virtually via Zoom. We’ll be discussing end-of-the-year activities and promotion—you won’t want to miss it! 🎓✨ Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom! 💻 🔗 Zoom Info: Topic: 5th Grade End of Year Parent Meeting 🕠 Time: Apr 7, 2025, 05:30 PM Eastern Time 🔗 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 837 6691 7012 Passcode: bullpup We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾

📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate our amazing librarian, Mrs. Hackler, who works tirelessly to foster a love of reading and learning in our students! From helping young readers find the perfect book to creating a welcoming space for exploration and discovery, she is truly the heart of our library. Thank you, Mrs. Hackler, for inspiring curiosity, encouraging lifelong learning, and keeping the joy of reading alive for all of us! ❤️🐾📖🎉

Today, our Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students showed their school spirit at the Unified Olympics Young Athlete Obstacle Course! Selected K-2 students took on the challenge, while their classmates cheered them on as proud fans in the stands, supporting either the Red Team or Blue Team. It was an incredible event filled with teamwork, determination, and lots of cheering! We are so proud of our young athletes for their effort and enthusiasm. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event special!

Capture the Memories! Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook Today! Don’t miss out on this year’s school memories! Order your 2024-2025 Yearbook now and cherish the moments for years to come. ✨ Order Online: www.ybpay.com 📌 School Code: 15107525 📅 Order Deadline: April 11, 2025 Secure your copy before it’s too late! Order today and relive the best moments of the school year!

🌟 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! 🌶️🐾