🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
Today is our highly anticipated Level Up Pep Rally with @ApexLeadershipCompany! Our students are gearing up to grow, rise above, and unlock their leadership potential! 🔮 After the pep rally, pledges will open up for action! Students will receive their VIP Badges, equipped with login details for myapexevent.com. It's your time to shine - let’s Level Up together for a stronger school and brighter future! 💫 #ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadership #NextLevelLeaders
🎉 It’s time to LEVEL UP! 🎉 Our @apexleadershipcompany fun run is now open for pledging! 🌟 It's time to show your support by donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge that was sent home today. Check your email for daily updates from your child’s teacher. Let’s level up our support and raise funds for New Permanent Soccer Goals together! #ApexLeadershipCo #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
Today is our highly anticipated Level Up Pep Rally with @ApexLeadershipCompany! Our students are gearing up to grow, rise above, and unlock their leadership potential! 🔮 After the pep rally, pledges will open up for action! Students will receive their VIP Badges, equipped with login details for myapexevent.com. It's your time to shine - let’s Level Up together for a stronger school and brighter future! 💫 #ApexLevelUp #ApexLeadership #NextLevelLeaders
🎉 It’s time to LEVEL UP! 🎉 Our @apexleadershipcompany fun run is now open for pledging! 🌟 It's time to show your support by donating on your student’s pledge page. Simply log in to myapexevent.com using their unique student access code found on the VIP Badge that was sent home today. Check your email for daily updates from your child’s teacher. Let’s level up our support and raise funds for New Permanent Soccer Goals together! #ApexLeadershipCo #SupportOurSchool #MakeADifference
Dear Families,
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a restful break. We are excited to welcome our students back on January 6th and can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces.
As we kick off 2026, we want to start the year strong. Please remember:
Doors open at 6:45 a.m.
School starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp
Arriving on time each day helps students start the morning calmly, stay on track, and get the most out of learning. Daily attendance truly makes a difference.
To support focused classrooms and reduce interruptions, we’ve made an important change. Beginning Tuesday, January 6th, we will no longer allow student checkouts after 2:30 p.m. This will help ensure our students receive a full day of instruction and are able to finish strong.
Please also note: students are released at 3:00 p.m. If a student is not picked up by 3:15 p.m., a parent or guardian will need to come into the office and sign them out. This helps us keep all students safe and accounted for.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work together to provide the very best learning environment for our students. We’re excited to see what 2026 brings!
Thank you for your continued support,
Tartesso Staff
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a restful break. We are excited to welcome our students back on January 6th and can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces.
As we kick off 2026, we want to start the year strong. Please remember:
Doors open at 6:45 a.m.
School starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp
Arriving on time each day helps students start the morning calmly, stay on track, and get the most out of learning. Daily attendance truly makes a difference.
To support focused classrooms and reduce interruptions, we’ve made an important change. Beginning Tuesday, January 6th, we will no longer allow student checkouts after 2:30 p.m. This will help ensure our students receive a full day of instruction and are able to finish strong.
Please also note: students are released at 3:00 p.m. If a student is not picked up by 3:15 p.m., a parent or guardian will need to come into the office and sign them out. This helps us keep all students safe and accounted for.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work together to provide the very best learning environment for our students. We’re excited to see what 2026 brings!
Thank you for your continued support,
Tartesso Staff
Save the date! Enjoy lunch, dinner, or both and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind teams. Make sure to mention the fundraiser with your order and THANK YOU for your support!
🌟🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month! 🎉🌟
Your kindness, perseverance, and achievements are something to celebrate. Thank you for being such wonderful role models and helping make our school extra bright this festive season! 🎄❄️
#StudentOfTheMonth #SchoolPride #SoProud #HardWorkPaysOff #PositiveRoleModels #FestiveSeason #CelebratingSuccess #FutureLeaders
Your kindness, perseverance, and achievements are something to celebrate. Thank you for being such wonderful role models and helping make our school extra bright this festive season! 🎄❄️
#StudentOfTheMonth #SchoolPride #SoProud #HardWorkPaysOff #PositiveRoleModels #FestiveSeason #CelebratingSuccess #FutureLeaders
🌍✈️ Holidays Around the World — Tonight! ✈️🌍
Join us tonight from 5:30–7:00 PM for our Holidays Around the World celebration! Grab a passport and travel the globe as you experience different cultures and traditions from around the world.
Each grade has been hard at work learning about a country and the holiday they’re representing—come see what the kids have created and celebrate their learning with us!
🎁 Bonus: Our Holiday Store will be open during the event, so families can browse and purchase gifts while enjoying the festivities.
We can’t wait to travel the world with you tonight—don’t miss this fun, festive evening! 🌎✨
Join us tonight from 5:30–7:00 PM for our Holidays Around the World celebration! Grab a passport and travel the globe as you experience different cultures and traditions from around the world.
Each grade has been hard at work learning about a country and the holiday they’re representing—come see what the kids have created and celebrate their learning with us!
🎁 Bonus: Our Holiday Store will be open during the event, so families can browse and purchase gifts while enjoying the festivities.
We can’t wait to travel the world with you tonight—don’t miss this fun, festive evening! 🌎✨
🍬✨ 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! 🎄😊
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! 🎄😊
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!
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!
🎉 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! 🎉
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! 🎉
🎉 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! 🎄✨
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! 🎄✨
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.
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.
🎉 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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🎉 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.
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.
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!
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!
📚 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! 👏
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! 👏
🎄✨ 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! 🌟
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! 🌟
📢 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!
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!
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.
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.
🌟 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
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
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.