🍬✨ Candy Grams Are Here! ✨🍬
Sweet news! Candy grams are on sale this week and they’re the perfect way to spread a little holiday cheer 💖

🕖 When to buy:
• Morning: 6:45–7:00 AM, Tuesday–Thursday
• After school: Tuesday & Thursday

Only $1 each!
Grab one (or a few!) for your student, a friend, a teacher, or a staff member 🎁

Let’s sprinkle some joy, smiles, and sweetness all around this holiday season! 🎄😊
about 23 hours ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Student Council Candy cane grams Sale
The lost and found will be out this week. Come check for your students missing items. All items left on friday will be donated to Foster Care!
2 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Lost and Found
This past Saturday, the three elementary VEX IQ competitive robotics teams from Winters' Well, Desert Sunset, and Tartesso attended their first competition of the season in Ahwatukee. It was the first-ever tournament for about half of our students in the program. The teams did great! Team 35220A from Winters' Well even qualified for the playoffs and finished the tournament in 5th place overall. Great job teams!
2 days ago, Joel Wisser
SMUSD VEX IQ 2025-26
WWES VEX IQ 2
TES VEX IQ
DSES VEX IQ
WWES VEX IQ 1
🎉 Spirit Week Fun Is Here! 🎉

Families, get ready for a week full of holiday cheer and school spirit! We can’t wait to see our students join in the fun with these festive dress-up days:

🎨 Tuesday – Holiday Colors Day

Kinder: Red

1st Grade: Green

2nd Grade: White

3rd Grade: Silver

4th Grade: Yellow

5th Grade: Blue

STC: Light Blue

🧶 Wednesday – Ugly Sweater Day
The uglier, the better! Bring on the holiday fun.

🎩 Thursday – Holiday Hat & Accessories Day
Festive hats, headbands, scarves, and accessories are welcome!

🎄 Friday – Festive Pajamas & Socks Day
Cozy up and end the week in your favorite holiday PJs and socks.

Thank you for helping us spread joy and spirit throughout the week. We can’t wait to see all the creativity lighting up our campus! 💙✨

Let’s make it a week to remember! 🎉
2 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Spirit week Dec 16th - Dec 19th
🎉 Join Us for Holidays Around the World! 🌎✨
Tuesday, December 17th • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tartesso families, get ready for an evening packed with culture, community, and holiday cheer! Each grade level has chosen a holiday from somewhere around the globe, and they’re excited to showcase their country’s traditions, fun facts, and festive spirit. Come explore and learn how different cultures celebrate this special time of year!

Before the event kicks off, we’ll also be hosting EL Night at 4:30 PM — a great opportunity for our English Learner families to connect, learn, and celebrate together. Everyone is welcome!

And don’t forget to swing by our Holiday Store, where students can pick out sweet, low-cost gifts for family members — a perfect way for them to experience the joy of giving.

🛍 Holiday Store Hours: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

It’s going to be a festive, feel-good night, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all! 🎄✨
7 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Holidays around the world
LOST AND FOUND

In the hallway sits a treasure box,
Bursting at the seams,
With jackets, hats, and water bottles—
More than you’d ever dream!
Lunch bags wait patiently,
Hoping to be claimed,
And lonely little sweatshirts
Whisper each child’s name.
This cozy pile keeps growing—
It’s quite the sight to see!
But all these wandering items
Want to go home happily.
So take a peek, come look around,
Your child’s treasure may be near!
Please rescue them by December 19th,
Before they disappear.
After that, our goodies travel
To new homes full of care—
Donated to foster families
Who could use a little share.
So hurry to the Lost & Found,
Give those items a joyful end…
Let them return to loving homes
Where they belong—with you, my friend!
Items will be outside Dec. 10th - 19th.
7 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Lost and Found
🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Our Apex Fundraiser is just around the corner, happening in two weeks! 🚀 We're gearing up to raise funds for New Permanent Soccer Goals, and we need your support! Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved and help make a difference. 💪 #ApexFundraiser #SchoolCommunity #SupportEducation

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8 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Get Ready for APEX
🎉 Holiday Grams Are On Sale NOW! 🎉

Tartesso families, the holiday fun has officially begun! Our Holiday Grams are now available, and this year we have an extra sweet deal for you. If you place your order online, you’ll receive an amazing 25% discount! Scan the QR code on the flier.🌟

Prefer to order in person? No problem! We’ll have a festive booth set up after school where you can browse and purchase your favorites.

This year’s treats are extra delicious, featuring:
🍰 Cake Pops
🍪 Cookies
🍏 Candy Apples
🌈 Macarons

Don’t wait—these tasty Holiday Grams go fast every year!
🎄 Hurry and get yours now and spread some holiday cheer! 🎄

Tartesso Staff.
8 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Holiday Grams Sale
Tartesso Families,

We’re excited to celebrate Spirit Week from December 9th–12th! This is always a fun and festive way for our students to come together, show their creativity, and enjoy a little holiday cheer before break. Each day has its own theme, and we encourage everyone to participate and make the week memorable!

✨ Tuesday – Merry & Bright Day
Let’s kick things off with COLOR! Students are invited to wear their brightest holiday colors—red, green, gold, sparkles, anything cheerful and festive.

❄️ Wednesday – Holiday Twins Day
Grab a friend (or a staff member!) and dress alike in your favorite holiday attire. A great way to show school spirit with classmates!

🎁 Thursday – You Are a Gift Day
Students can dress like a present—bows, ribbons, bags, wrapping paper, and more. This day is all about creativity and imagination!

💚 Friday – Let’s Get Grinchy
Wear green or dress as your favorite character from How the Grinch Stole Christmas! A fun way to end our spirited week.

We can’t wait to see all of the festive outfits and student creativity throughout the week. Thank you for helping us make this a joyful and spirited time for our school community!

9 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Spirit Week Dec. 9th - 12th
📚 Proficiency Awards Assembly 📚
This week, we celebrated our students’ hard work and dedication during our Proficiency Awards Assembly! 🎉

We recognized students who demonstrated proficiency in Math, English, and Science, as well as those who showed the most improvement in these subjects. We are so proud of their growth and commitment to learning!

Award recipients also had the special opportunity to add their names to our Wall of Fame, a proud reminder of their achievements. 🌟

Great job, students! Keep up the amazing work! 👏
12 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
school assembly
school assembly
students signing their name on the wall
students signing their name on the wall
🎄✨ Spreading Holiday Cheer ✨🎄
A big thank you to our wonderful 3rd graders from Mrs. Rogers’ class for helping the front office get into the holiday spirit!

The girls worked together as a team to beautifully decorate our lobby, making it feel warm, festive, and full of Holiday cheer. ❤️🎁

We appreciate you, helpers! 🌟
12 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
office christmas tree
Decorated office
📢 Final Food Drive Totals!

Thank you, Tartesso families, for your amazing generosity during our PTO Food Drive! Here are the final numbers:

Kinder: 90

1st Grade: 40

2nd Grade: 92

3rd Grade: 79

4th Grade: 27

5th Grade: 57

STC: 101

🎉 Congratulations to STC for bringing in the most donations!
They are the winners of the Pizza Party! 🍕👏

We are so proud of our school community for coming together to support families in need. Thank you for making this year’s food drive a success!
25 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
PTO canned food total
Good morning Tartesso families,

Here are the current totals for our PTO Food Drive as of this morning:

STC: 41

Kindergarten: 73

1st Grade: 25

2nd Grade: 76

3rd Grade: 58

4th Grade: 27

5th Grade: 52

We will be closing the food drive today at 1:00pm to gather final counts and announce the WINNING CLASS of the pizza party! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far—your generosity helps support families in need within our community.
26 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
This mornings totals for the PTO Food Drive
🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight! 🌟
Congratulations to our incredible students of the month! We’re so proud of their accomplishments and the positive example they set. Check out some of their photos below! 📸✨
🦃 And today’s Turkey Trot was a blast. Our students were zooming! They gobble gobbled their way to the finish line! 💨🦃 #StudentOfTheMonth #TurkeyTrot #SchoolFun #GobbleGobble #ProudSchool #FallEvents #StudentLife #DoingAmazingThings
27 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
student of the month flyer
3rd grade student of the month
1st and 2nd grade student of the month
3rd grade student of the month
turkey holding a pumpkin latte and pumpkin pie
Good morning, school will be in session at all sites today Nov 20th. Transportation will be operating as usual. Please disregard any fake postings or letters that may be circulating. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your students on campus.
27 days ago, Alysia Kurtz
📢 Food Drive Ending Soon!

Dear Families,

Our PTO Food Drive is coming to an end, and Friday, November 21st is the last day to bring in donations. Every item collected helps support families in our community who may be facing food insecurity, ensuring they have access to meals during the holiday season and beyond. Food drives make a meaningful difference by bringing our school community together to help those in need.

As a fun incentive, the grade level with the most donations will win a pizza party! 🍕

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make a positive impact!
28 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Tartesso PTO Food Drive
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving lunch for students. Unfortunately, we are unable to sell lunch to parents this year. However, you are welcome to come and visit with your student during their lunchtime.

We apologize for this change and appreciate your understanding and support.

Warm regards,
Tartesso Elementary School
28 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Thanksgiving Lunch
Dear Tartesso Families,

This is a reminder that we will be collecting items for the PTO Canned Food Drive through Friday, November 21st. All donations will help support families in need within our community.

The class with the most donated items will win a pizza party—so let’s see who can bring in the most cans!

WHO’S CLASS WILL WIN?
Thank you for your generosity and support!

If you have any questions, please contact the front office. Update will be posted this afternoon.
28 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Food Drive
Reminder Families:
Today is a half day, and students will be released at 11:15 AM.

We are also hosting Bring Your Parent to School Day for Kinder and 1st grade from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you!
28 days ago, Tartesso Elementary School
Good afternoon, in collaboration with Maricopa County Flood and the National Weather Service we will be cancelling school for TVHS, RFMS, and WWES tomorrow November 19th. This will include all student services, the district office, and transportation department. TES and DSES are not being impacted by flooding and will continue to have their regular schedule. However, no transportation will be provided. Please plan accordingly. Thank you
29 days ago, Alysia Kurtz