We are excited to kick off **Ring in the New Year Spirit Week** next week! We can’t wait to see our students showing their school spirit and having some fun as we wrap up the month.
Here’s what’s coming up:
**🎊 Spirit Week: January 27–30**
* **Tuesday (1/27):** Anything But a Backpack Day
* **Wednesday (1/28):** Wear School Colors or Dress Like a Tiger 🐯
* **Thursday (1/29):** Favorite Decade Day
* **Friday (1/30):** Mismatch Day
**⏰ Important Reminder:**
**Wednesday, January 28 is a half day.**
Students will be released at **11:15 AM**. Please plan accordingly for pickup.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make Spirit Week a fun and memorable experience for our students!
Warm regards,
**Tartesso Elementary School**
We are incredibly proud of our athletes for their teamwork, effort, and positive spirit. A big thank you to our teachers and staff for their support, our JAG student organizers for their outstanding leadership, and all of the volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the day run smoothly.
Special thanks to Tonopah Valley High School for hosting and serving such delicious food. Your hospitality made the experience even more special for our students and families.
We appreciate everyone who helped create a day full of inclusion, fun, and celebration!
Please be sure to have dismissal and transportation arrangements in place. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students!
🎒🚫 Spirit Week Fun! 🚫🎒
Today’s Spirit Week theme was “Anything But a Backpack” and WOW our students understood the assignment! 😄 They really showed out. Take a look at some of our favorite moments below! 👇
🔔 Reminder: Tomorrow’s Spirit Week theme is “Wear School Colors or Dress Like a Tiger!” 🐯💙💛
⏰ Tomorrow is also a half day, so don’t forget!
#SpiritWeek #AnythingButABackpack #SchoolSpirit #StudentCreativity #SoMuchFun #SchoolLife #ProudSchool #MakingMemories
Frios will be on campus tomorrow. Enjoy a tasty treat and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind program. Pops are $4 and 20% comes back to our students. Thank you @FriosWestValley
Hello Families,
This is a friendly reminder that **tomorrow, January 22, is Picture Day** at school! 📸
Please be sure your student comes to school ready for photos. Order information was sent home previously, but additional forms will be available on campus if needed.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re excited to capture some great smiles!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Elementary School
Today, each grade level participated in a fun and motivating running challenge, guided by our Apex leaders. Students showed determination, teamwork, and positivity throughout the event. We are so grateful for our parent volunteers, staff, and Apex team whose support helped make this event run smoothly. Thank you for supporting our students and school community!
Happening Now! Stop by Someburros on 920 N Verrado Way in Buckeye anytime between 7am-9pm. Please mention the fundraiser or show the flyer. Thank you for the support.
We had a schedule change and tomorrow is Fundraiser Day! Stop by Someburros on 920 N Verrado Way in Buckeye anytime between 7am-9pm on Jan 14th to help the Odyssey of the Mind teams. Please mention the fundraiser or show the flyer. Thank you for the support.
📣 Here’s What’s Happening This Week! 📣
We have an exciting and busy week ahead—take a look at what’s coming up! ⭐
🔹 Tuesday, 1/13
APEX Classroom Visits (1/13–1/15)
Read Better, Be Better begins (4th & 5th grade only)
🍧 Frio Pops will be on campus after school in the parking lot
🔹 Wednesday, 1/14
Read Better, Be Better for all participants
Student Council Meeting at 3:00 PM
Board Meeting at 6:00 PM
🔹 Thursday, 1/15
District Spelling Bee 🐝📚 — good luck to our spellers!
🔹 Friday – APEX Fun Run Day! 🎉🏃♀️
4th & 5th Grade: 8:00 AM
2nd & 3rd Grade: 9:00 AM
Kinder, 1st & STC: 1:30 PM
📌 Friendly Reminders
Attendance matters! Please help your student arrive at school on time every day so they don’t miss important learning and special activities.
Safety first! We appreciate your help in keeping our students, staff, and families safe by driving slowly, using crosswalks, and following all drop-off and pick-up procedures.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a fantastic week full of learning, fun, and school spirit! 💙🐯
Our school picture day is Thursday, January 22nd! This is the day for students to shine, strike a pose, and show off their best smiles.
Please help your student come to school dressed their best and ready to smile big 📷✨
Picture order information will be sent home, so keep an eye out!
We can’t wait to capture these special moments of our amazing students! 💙🐯
Frios will be on campus tomorrow. Enjoy a tasty treat and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind program. Pops are $4 and 20% comes back to our students. Thank you @FriosWestValley
We’ve recently had several safety concerns brought to our attention, and we want to make sure everyone in our school community stays safe during arrival and dismissal.
Please take a moment to review these reminders and help us keep our students, families, and staff safe:
Use the crosswalks at all times — please do not cross outside of designated areas.
Drive slowly and be aware of students and staff directing traffic.
Be patient and courteous with other drivers and pedestrians.
Merge carefully and follow staff directions.
Do not drop off or pick up students in the parking lot.
Please use the designated drop-off and pick-up lane only.
Working together and following these expectations helps prevent accidents and keeps everyone protected.
Additionally, please note:
Beginning January 6, 2026, there will be no early checkouts after 2:30 PM.
This helps reduce interruptions and allows teachers to finish lessons smoothly at the end of the day.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and partnership. Our goal is to make sure everyone remains safe, healthy, and supported every day.
Thank you for helping us take care of our school community.
Sincerely,
Kym
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🌟 Growth Starts with Belief! 🌟
Today, we learned that great leaders believe in growth. When we choose to Level Up, we believe that with effort, practice, and the right mindset, we can improve every day! 💪
Leadership isn't about being perfect. It’s about showing up, learning from mistakes, and aiming to be better than we were yesterday. 🔥
Let’s keep pushing forward and growing together as we Level Up our leadership! 🚀
#ApexLevelUp #GrowthMindset
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
