Dear Parents,
We hope this message finds you well. We want to remind you that, for the safety of all our students, no supervision is available before 6:45 AM. Therefore, we kindly ask that students do not arrive at school before this time. Ensuring a safe environment for your children is our top priority.
Additionally, please remember that the entrance to the school on Indianola is designated as an entrance only, while the Tartesso Parkway is for exit only. We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to help maintain a smooth and secure flow of traffic.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Tartesso Administration
We hope this message finds you well. We want to remind you that, for the safety of all our students, no supervision is available before 6:45 AM. Therefore, we kindly ask that students do not arrive at school before this time. Ensuring a safe environment for your children is our top priority.
Additionally, please remember that the entrance to the school on Indianola is designated as an entrance only, while the Tartesso Parkway is for exit only. We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to help maintain a smooth and secure flow of traffic.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Tartesso Administration

2nd and 3rd Grade Take your parent to school. September 17th, 2025 7:30-11:00am.

Dear Parents,
We are excited to invite you to our 2nd & 3rd Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
This is a special opportunity for you to spend time in the classroom with your student and experience a part of their school day together. To help make this event meaningful and focused, we kindly ask that younger siblings not attend. This allows you to give your full attention to your 2nd or 3rd grader and enjoy this time with them.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this wonderful day with you and your child!
Sincerely,
Tartesso Elementary School
We are excited to invite you to our 2nd & 3rd Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
This is a special opportunity for you to spend time in the classroom with your student and experience a part of their school day together. To help make this event meaningful and focused, we kindly ask that younger siblings not attend. This allows you to give your full attention to your 2nd or 3rd grader and enjoy this time with them.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this wonderful day with you and your child!
Sincerely,
Tartesso Elementary School

Parents! If you haven't filled out the online forms, please scan the QR code and fill out for each student.
Thank you,
Tartesso Elementary School
Thank you,
Tartesso Elementary School

Back to School Dance Update
We apologize for the change of plans! The Back to School Dance originally scheduled for today, September 5th has been moved to Friday, October 3rd from 5:00–7:00pm.
We know many of our students were looking forward to it, and we appreciate your understanding. We can’t wait to celebrate together in October with a fun evening of music, dancing, and school spirit! 🎶💃🕺
Thank you for your support and flexibility!
We apologize for the change of plans! The Back to School Dance originally scheduled for today, September 5th has been moved to Friday, October 3rd from 5:00–7:00pm.
We know many of our students were looking forward to it, and we appreciate your understanding. We can’t wait to celebrate together in October with a fun evening of music, dancing, and school spirit! 🎶💃🕺
Thank you for your support and flexibility!

✨🎉 Surprise! Our Perfect Attendance Dance Party was a total hit today! 🕺💃 Students showed off their best moves and proved that showing up every day really pays off! We’re so proud of these students for their commitment to being here every day. Keep up the amazing work! 🙌🎶 #PerfectAttendance #SurpriseDanceParty #SchoolFun #SchoolSpirit




Happy Friday! 🎉 We had a great week at school and we're ready for the weekend! Huge shoutout to our amazing students who were caught being pAwesome, keep up the great work! 🐾👏 Plus, a big congratulations to our Students of the Month! 🌟 You'll be receiving your certificates next week. We’re so proud of you! #pAwesome #FridayVibes #StudentSuccess #StudentOfTheMonth






Last Call!!
Are you interested in joining a super fun, interactive, creative Odyssey of the Mind team for the 2025-2026 school year? We are now accepting interest forms for 3rd-12th grade students. Click here for more details. https://forms.gle/LFHVMpck5cW3wCmHA

4th and 5th grade "Bring your parent to school day"

Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to share that Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, will be a half day of school, with dismissal at 11:15 a.m.. On this same day, our 4th and 5th grade students will enjoy a special “Bring Your Parent to School Day”—a wonderful opportunity to see your child’s learning in action!
As always, we kindly remind you to use caution during drop-off and pick-up. Please remember:
Indianola entrance is for entering only.
Tartesso Parkway is for exiting only.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and running smoothly. We look forward to seeing you on this special day!
Warmly,
Tartesso Staff
We are excited to share that Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, will be a half day of school, with dismissal at 11:15 a.m.. On this same day, our 4th and 5th grade students will enjoy a special “Bring Your Parent to School Day”—a wonderful opportunity to see your child’s learning in action!
As always, we kindly remind you to use caution during drop-off and pick-up. Please remember:
Indianola entrance is for entering only.
Tartesso Parkway is for exiting only.
Thank you for helping us keep our school safe and running smoothly. We look forward to seeing you on this special day!
Warmly,
Tartesso Staff


Are you interested in joining a super fun, interactive, creative Odyssey of the Mind team for the 2025-2026 school year? We are now accepting interest forms for 3rd-12th grade students. Click here for more details. https://forms.gle/LFHVMpck5cW3wCmHA

Cake pops are back! They will be on sale every Thursday starting this week.

✨ Parent University is back! ✨
Join us to learn, connect, and discover ways to get involved at our school 💙 From helpful resources to volunteering opportunities, there’s something for every family! 🏫🌟
~Here is the link~
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KKO5tpWVrZdTBrzkEKyG3IBOQsAWrxJ2Lg_jhYsRV6w/edit?usp=sharing
Join us to learn, connect, and discover ways to get involved at our school 💙 From helpful resources to volunteering opportunities, there’s something for every family! 🏫🌟
~Here is the link~
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KKO5tpWVrZdTBrzkEKyG3IBOQsAWrxJ2Lg_jhYsRV6w/edit?usp=sharing

🎉 4th & 5th Grade Families! 🎉
We’re excited to invite you to Take Your Parent to School Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025! Parents will get a special peek into the school day, see learning in action, and share in the fun with their student. 🌟
We can’t wait to see you there for a morning full of smiles, learning, and memories! 📚💡✨
We’re excited to invite you to Take Your Parent to School Day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025! Parents will get a special peek into the school day, see learning in action, and share in the fun with their student. 🌟
We can’t wait to see you there for a morning full of smiles, learning, and memories! 📚💡✨

Come join us for our 1st PTO meeting of this school year! Tuesday August 19th, 2025 at 3:15pm in room 214. Pop in and see what's happening and join in the fun. Site council meeting with be right after in same room. See you there!

👏 Shoutout to our amazing students who were Caught Being PAWesome! Your kindness, hard work, and positive choices make our school a better place every day. Keep shining! 🌟 #CaughtBeingAwesome #PositiveVibesOnly

Welcome back to school! Check out the first edition of the Saddle Mountain Shoutout for the 2025-2026 school year. https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/aug-2025-saddle-mountain-shoutout

We are so excited about partnering with Frios Pops again this year. They support our district's Odyssey of the Mind program and this year you can get pops at every campus. Follow them on social media, tag our school for a chance to win free pops for teachers, and enjoy these tasty treats all year long. Thank you @FriosWestValley for all of the love and support you show our students and staff!

Please read the flyer for Updates.

Today was a great 1st day of school! Our little kindergarteners did amazing and so did all our other students. We are excited for the GREAT year ahead.
Every day is a new adventure—learn with curiosity, play with kindness, and shine like the bright star you are!
Every day is a new adventure—learn with curiosity, play with kindness, and shine like the bright star you are!

