📚 A Look at Our Week: March 10–13 📚
Dear Families,
This week we are excited to celebrate Read Across America as we honor the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! We look forward to a fun week filled with reading and special activities for our students.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
Tuesday (3/10)
• After-school Clubs until 4:15 PM
• Read Better Be Better after school until 4:30 PM
• Book Fair open 8:00–10:00 AM (additional times coming soon)
• Frios Pops available after school
Wednesday (3/11)
• Student Council Meeting at 3:00 PM
• Read Better Be Better after school until 4:30 PM
• School Board Meeting at 6:00 PM
• Book Fair open 8:00–10:00 AM
Thursday (3/12)
• Half Day – Early Release at 11:15 AM
• Parent–Teacher Conferences
• Field Day Volunteer Meeting
• Book Fair open 8:00–10:00 AM
Friday (3/13)
• Field Day 🎉
• Please make sure your student brings a water bottle and sunscreen
• Half Day – Early Release at 11:15 AM
📅 Looking Ahead:
Spring Break is March 17–20. There will be NO SCHOOL during this time.
We hope all of our families have a safe, relaxing, and fun Spring Break! 🌞
Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a great week of reading, fun, and school spirit! 📖✨
If anyone is interested in volunteering for the book fair this week please email kym.stokes@smusd90.org
We are excited to celebrate **Dr. Seuss Spirit Week** from **March 10th – March 13th**! 🎉 Throughout the week, students and staff are invited to join the fun by dressing up and celebrating the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss.
Here’s what we have planned:
**Tuesday – “Cat in the Hat” Day**
Wear **stripes, polka dots, and/or a hat** to show your Seuss style!
**Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday**
Get silly and creative! Wear your clothes **inside out, backwards, or mismatched**.
**Thursday – “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”**
Show your team spirit by wearing your **favorite team or sports shirt**.
**Friday – Favorite Character Day**
Dress up as your **favorite character from Dr. Seuss** and bring the stories to life!
We can’t wait to see all the fun, creativity, and school spirit throughout the week. Participation is optional, but we encourage everyone to join in and help make the week extra special for our students.
Please see the attached flyer for a quick look at each day’s theme.
Thank you for helping us make learning fun!
Warm regards,
Tartesso Elementary School
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
Tonopah Valley High School is hosting an exciting, hands-on CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summer Camp — and you’re invited!
📅 June 9-12
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👥 Open to all incoming Saddle Mountain Middle School students!
Students will get to explore high-demand, high-interest programs, including:
🔨 Carpentry
🧸 Early Childhood Education
🎨 Graphic Design
🚓 Law & Public Safety
🩺 Medical Assisting
💻 Software & App Design
This is an incredible opportunity to discover new passions, build skills, and experience what CTE is all about — all while having fun!
📌 Check out the attached flyer for details and scan the QR code to register.
🛑 Registration closes FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD — don’t wait!
We are excited for a wonderful week ahead and a fun-filled month of March! Here is a look at what’s happening in our classroom:
Tuesday:
Friendship club 3:15-4:15
No movie club this week
Read Better Be Better 3:15-4:30
Wednesday:
Read Better Be Better 3:15-4:30
Student Council meeting 3:00-4:00
2nd Grade field trip
Thursday:
Be possitive
Be great
Friday:
Paw-some day
👀Spotted: Tartesso Tigers in the wild
This week, we caught our 5th-grade Tartesso Tigers using Rally Coach to support one another during math! 🐯 Students worked together, encouraged each other, and strengthened their problem-solving skills through teamwork. Great collaboration and learning in action! #TartessoTigers #TeamworkInAction #MathLearning
~Today we have~
After-School Clubs from
3:15-4:30 PM
Read Better Be better from
3:15-4:30 PM
PTO & Site Council Meeting from
3:15-4:00 PM
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 sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but the upcoming PTO meeting has been canceled.
The meeting has been rescheduled for **Tuesday, February 24, 2026**. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we hope you will be able to join us on the new date.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Warm regards,
PTO Team
Our 2nd–5th grade students will be participating in benchmark testing Tuesday through Friday. We want to set them up for success!
Please help your student do their very best by:
Making sure they get a good night’s sleep
Providing a healthy breakfast each morning
Ensuring they arrive at school on time
Your support at home truly makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us and encouraging your student to shine! 🌟
Tuesday:
Afterschool clubs - 3:15pm - 4:15
Read Better Be Better -3:15-4:30
PTO Meeting 3:15-4:00
Wenedsday:
Read Better Be Better- 3:15- 4:30
Spotted: Tartesso teacher in her natural habitat.
On today’s episode, we have Mrs. Fong teaching her First Grade Tartesso Tigers how to use their resources to solve equations. Even the strongest tigers know it’s smart to use the tools around them! #TartessoProud #TigerTeachers #LearningInAction #TigerStrong #StudentSuccess #MathMoments
Spotted: Tartesso teacher in her natural habitat.
Here we have Mrs. Vasquez teaching our First Grade Tartesso Tigers how to determine if equations are equal. Looks like our tigers are pouncing on math skills today! #TartessoProud #TigerTeachers #LearningInAction #TigerStrong #StudentSuccess #MathMoments
