Mustang Round-Up

Wonderful TES Families,

Every spring I am filled with joy as the sun starts to shine warmly on our faces, days become longer, and we see the first signs of spring flowers popping up. There is something energizing about the shift in weather. I hope you all are feeling the goodness of the season warm your soul, as well.

Coming up this Wednesday we have our second annual District Math Night. The event will be hosted at PHS from 5:30-7:00. There will pizza served and TONS of prizes to win, even a couple of iPads! Experts from iReady will be here to help parents learn how to access this important learning tool from home. Mid-year performance data shows that students who spend 30-45 minutes each week working on their individual learning pathway on iReady reading and math are more likely to hit their typical growth targets by the end of the school year. The classroom with the most students in attendance will win a class pizza party. Make sure you stop by for some fun with math!

Finally, I want to extend my appreciation to our wonderful PTA here at school. Last Friday they hosted our annual Family Dance Party and it was a blast! Seeing students and families come dressed up and dancing together really made my heart pitter-patter. I know I say it all of the time, but every time we get to spend time together, I am reminded just how lucky I am to serve as your principal. It is truly my dream job!

With all my happy, springy love,

Ms. Lowe

PTS Rising School Board approved a change in our academic calendar for the missed school days in February. School will be in session for normal school hours on Friday, May 23rd and Friday, June 6th.

Students are invited to participate in a design contest for our new bilingual TES shirt. The theme of the shirt centers on a belief that when we create a sense of belonging for every student, we all learn to our highest potential.

Flyers go home today (3/10) and are due next Monday (3/17). PTA members will narrow down top choices and students will vote on their favorite design during lunch on Wednesday, March 19th. (see flyer for more details)

The student with the top selected design will win $50, a special lunch delivery, and a free shirt, of course. Tee-shirts will be available for purchase at our annual Día del Nino celebration on April 17th. Good luck!

This year we are working hard to increase students' regular attendance at school. Our goal is to have every child attend 90% or more of the days here at school.

This spring we are rolling out a targeted intervention and incentive for those students falling in the 80-89% range. Students who are in this range and hit the 90% mark by the end of April will get to have a pizza party with Ms. Lowe. If they maintain 90% or better through May, they will win a root beer float party for their entire class. If your child falls within this range, you will be notified by the office.

Please join us in encouraging your child to come to school every day. We know there has been an icky bug going around lately. However, we are hopeful that with the changing of the seasons, we will see the illnesses subside. If you need any support with this attendance effort, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here for you!

Our LOST AND FOUND has reached full capacity. Over spring break (March 20th-March 28th) we will gather up EVERYTHING and donate the items. Please take the time to find your student's missing items before the break.

Wednesday, March 12th at Phoenix High School, 5:30-7pm. Carnival style games, prizes, pizza and so much fun. The classroom with the most in attendance will win a pizza party this Friday, so be sure to sign in as you enter the high school. See you there!

Our classrooms are collecting any loose change to help F.O.T.A.S. purchase toys and food for the shelter. Send in what you can and let's make some dogs and cats happy!

Pre-order and pay for your yearbook by clicking this link

For cash/check payments, paper order forms are available in the office.

Please note all pre-orders must be received by May 30th.

Congratulations Team Fantastic 4...Eliza Crenshaw, Lucy Acord, Chet Hilton-Walker and Eashan Jella. The team competed against 9 teams from TES to become our OBOB Champions for 2024/2025. Over the weekend they competed in the regional tournament and took 4th place overall. Great job, Fantastic Four! We are proud of you!

Congratulations Zephyer Courter, Ryan Kueck, Milo Springer and Zayne Shinkle! Their winning recipes qualify these 4 to move forward to the live cooking competition held at Phoenix High School. Good Luck and thank you to all who participated.

• Wednesday, March 12th 5:30-7 ~ Family Math Night @ PHS
• Friday, March 14th 1:30 ~ 5280 Run
• March 20th - March 28th ~ Spring Break
• Thursday, March 20th, Future Chef Competition at PHS
• Monday, March 31st ~ School Resumes
• Friday, April 4th ~ School Librarian Appreciation Day ~ We love you Miss Kim!!!
• Monday, April 7th ~ Teacher In-Service Day
• Thursday, April 17th ~ Dia del Nino Celebration @ TES ~ 5:00-7:00
• Tuesday, April 22nd ~ Walk and Roll to School
• Friday, April 25th 5-7 ~ Art Walk, City of Talent
• Wednesday, April 30th 3-6 ~ Kinder Launch

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/