Mustang Round-Up

Dear Families,

Happy Monday and Happy Mother's Day to all of you amazing mamas who show up for your children each day with the compassion and care of a saint and the grit of a soldier. Being a mother is by far one of the most rewarding and most challenging jobs out there. The love and energy that you pour into raising your children to become the best versions of themselves is inspiring.

As we head into the final stretch of the year, there are lots of details to keep track of. Please see these outlined below and get them on your calendars so you don't miss out on any of the fun! First up on the list is our annual Jog-a-Thon event on this Friday. This year we will bringing the extra fun by including a bubble machine! I am looking forward to the potential of taking a dip in a dunk tank if we can raise $12,000. As a reminder, all of these funds go directly back to supporting our students and families with various events and activities over the year. Thank you, in advance, for your contribution to our wonderful school.

Speaking of our fantastic PTA, you will see below that all positions for PTA leadership are open for the coming year. We hope you will consider joining this amazing team of fellow parents and staff. The more families we have involved, the better able we are to create lasting memories for our students. As we look ahead to next year, we will be asking 2-3 parents per classroom to sign up to be a "Room Parent" where you help to coordinate volunteer opportunities and act as a communication liaison between the PTA and other parents in your classrooms. More on all of that coming next fall!

On one final note, I wanted to update everyone on a dip in our attendance recently...as a school we are sitting at 69% regular attenders. Our 2nd and 3rd grades are fairing the best with 73% and 1st grades are sitting the lowest at 61%. Let's all work together to finish the year strong and get the school-wide rate back up to the mid-70 range. Together, we can do it!!

That's it for now! May this week bring you sunshine and happiness!

💚Ms. Lowe

Proud Principal, TES

We hope by now your student has brought home information about our one and only fundraiser. This year it's bigger and better than ever! If we reach our $12,000 goal, Ms. Lowe has agreed to go in the dunk tank and we bet a few other teachers will too. The student who raises the most money will get to be Principal for the day on June 5th which means they can go into the dunk tank (if they want of course). Turn those pledges/donations in by June 3rd, here's a list of prizes and incentives...

1. Any $10.00 donation raised receives a rubber duck keychain (we've already given out a few)
2. Any $25.00 donation receives a raffle ticket to win a bike & helmet
3. Class with highest amount raised receives a quick walking to trip to Rays for an ice cream
4. Top 10 students with most laps receives an extra hour at field day (June 6th)
5. Top student earner will be Principal for the day on June 5th
6. If we reach $6,000 goal extra recess for the school
7. If we reach $8,000 goal Otter pops at lunch on June 7th
8. If we reach $12,000 Ms. Lowe in the dunk tank!!!!!!! Let's do this!

Please note, we will not be using the electronic lap counter this year, students will have volunteers mark their laps as they go by. Volunteers are always needed, please call the office if you can help.

The FOAM FUN begins at 1:10....Join Us!

Families, a quick safety reminder...when dropping off your student curbside, we ask that you ONLY enter from Schoolhouse Rd. Please pull as far as forward and have your student exit quickly so the next car can move up. We ask that you do not pass cars or exit your car. If you want to spend more time wishing your student a great day or give that extra hug, please park your car in the lot. We are seeing quite a few close calls and certainly don't want any accidents or injuries.

*Remember the front of the school is reserved for bus and emergency vehicle parking only.

There is still time to pre-order a yearbook for this year. While online ordering has closed, paper order forms are in the office. They are going fast, order your book now.

Rogue Valley Farm 2 School volunteers will be here March 16th. This month, we are exploring a variety of different radishes at the cafeteria tasting table. Learn more about radishes by checking out this fun interactive sheet (Spanish version). There you'll find recipes, videos, nutritional info, kids activities - including how to grow your own radishes at home, and information about the local farms where the veggies were grown!

Click the following link to learn about our partnership with RVF2S.

Don't forget, if you will be returning to TES for the 24/25 school year, you must register. Plese follow this link and always remember we are here to help if you need assistance, give Alma or Cheryl a call. *Fifth graders entering TMS are considered returning students

By the way, the school that has the highest percentage of returning students registered before June...that school's office staff (Cheryl & Alma) will get an extra-long lunch and office takeover by our District Office staff. We love a little competition 🤣

Wednesday, May 29th 1:30-5:30 Cheryl and Alma will be available to help register your student, Chromebooks will be available along with their assistance.

Join your student's teacher as they showcase learning goals & achievements. We can't wait to Show What They Know to You. An added bonus of attending is viewing student art in the gym. This is a favorite event for the staff; our students are truly gifted. Second added bonus is gift baskets will be up for raffle to those who attend. Don't miss out!

Oh, the fun we have planned for your students, water bounce houses, sponge races, water ballon toss, water cup races and so much more.

Please consider being a volunteer to help monitor events

Kindergarten - 2nd grade 8:45-10:45

3rd - 5th grades 12:20-2:10

Students should wear play clothes that can get wet/muddy, tennis shoes or sandals, sunscreen. They should have a towel and dry clothes for their return to class.

Your student may have brought home a Release of Liability for Bounce House use. This is a new requirement for our students this year, and must be completed and submitted to the office before a student will be allowed to use the awesome bounce houses we have ordered for Field Day. Attached you'll find the paperwork, if it hasn't made it home yet.

All board positions are up for election for the 24/25 school year. Participating in our PTA requires very minimal volunteer time, but the pay-off of shaping activities at your student's school is huge. Please consider taking part in the important opportunity.

Scan this QR code and easily complete the membership form, to become a TES PTA member. A family membership is only $10.00 per school year. Help support our school!

Remember, being a member does not mean to have to attend every meeting or function, it means you support our school and could be available to help occasionally.

• Thursday, May 16th, 6pm ~ Board Meeting @ TES
• Friday, May 17th 1:10 ~ JOG-A-THON
• Saturday, May 18th ~ Health & Wellness Fair @ PES
• Monday, May 27th ~ Memorial Day Holiday, No School
• Wednesday, May 29th, 1:30 -5:30 ~ Returning student registration help
• Wednesday, May 29th 5:30pm ~ Incoming Kindergarten Presentation
• Thursday, May 30th 6pm ~ TMS Welcomes Incoming 6th Grade & Families
• Tuesday, June 4th 5pm ~ Spring Showcase and Art Show
• Thursday, June 6th ~ Field Day
• Friday, June 7th ~ Early Release @ 11:15 (lunch will be served)
• Monday, June 10th, 4:30 ~ 5th Grade Promotion (Info will be sent home)
• Tuesday, June 11th ~Last Day of School ~ Released at 11:15 (lunch served)

Principal: heather.lowe@phoenix.k12.or.us
Website: www.phoenix.k12.or.us/tes
Location: 307 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, OR, USA

Mailing Address: PO Box 296 Talent OR 97540
Phone: 541.535.1531

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TESMustangs/