September Newsletter

September 7, 2025

Happy September, Tamarack Families!

We are off to a wonderful start to the school year at Tamarack Elementary! As a reminder, our monthly newsletter will be sent by email at the beginning of each month, and it will also be available on our school webpage. Each issue will include important announcements, upcoming events, and other helpful information to keep you connected with all that’s happening at Tamarack.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our August Back-to-School Night. It was such a joy to welcome you on campus, share the exciting learning taking place each day, and build connections as a school community.

Strong communication between home and school is an essential part of student success. We are so proud of how our teachers and staff have worked to ensure every child feels welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.

We look forward to a September filled with growth, learning and joyful moments together!

Sincerly,

Ms. Victoria Gornick

Tamarack Elementary Principal

September 8

• Grade Four Parent Meeting

September 10

• Early Out Schedule

September 11

• Parent Interest Meeting School Site Council & English Language Advisory Meetings

• Early Out Schedule
  

September 19

• Donuts with GrownUps
  

September 22-26

• Gratitude Dress Up Week (National Gratitude Day September 21)

September 24

• Early Out Schedule

September 26

• Movie Night

September 30

• First School Site Council & English Language Advisory Committee Meeting

September 30

• Parent Workshop: "Protecting Your Child Online: A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety"
  

September is also the start of our monthly Attendance Incentive Challenge. Our goal is 95% or higher for attendance each and every day. Please make sure your students arrive on time each day and are ready to learn. Classes have a chance to win each week. It is a Class Effort!

When picking up and dropping off students, please drive with extreme caution, follow the signs and staff directions, and watch for children. Do not leave your vehicle at anytime empty in the pick up line to walk onto campus to pick up your child.

Should you park and leave your vehicle in the areas that are marked NO Parking Red Zones, you are subject to citations from law enforcement.

All students will have access to breakfast and lunch for free on campus. Important Updates: Breakfast is now served in the cafeteria beginning at 7:35. It is important that students arrive on time.

Students who walk and ride their bikes/skateboard to school are required to obey all traffic rules and use crosswalks. Children must cross streets at the intersections or at marked crossings. Riders must wear helmets and walk their bicycle or skateboard as soon as they come on campus. If a bike or skateboard is ridden to school, it should be parked and locked in the bicycle rack area. Electric bikes/scooters are not allowed anywhere on campus in order to stay in compliance with California Vehicle Code Section 21235(D). The school is not responsible for vandalized or stolen bicycles.

We are excited to announce that we are continuing with ParentSquare our school-to-home communication platform. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our school and the district. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

• Send and receive school and class information

• Share pictures and files

• See calendar items

• Sign up to volunteer

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences

• and much more . . . all in one centralized place!

All district, school, grade level and classroom information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).

Tamarack Elementary is looking for three parents that are interested in being part of our School Site Council and English Language Advisory Committees.

Please join us for Donuts with Grown-Ups! Enjoy donuts with your child before their day starts Friday September 19th in the Tamarack Cafeteria. Parents must be present with students. All Tamarack families are welcome.

In celebration of National Gratitude Day on September 21, we’re excited to host a gratitude-themed spirit week! Each day, students and staff are invited to dress up according to our themed days to show appreciation for the people, experiences, and things we are grateful for. Let’s come together as a school community to celebrate gratitude and spread positivity all week long!

Join Us for Family Movie Night!
We are excited to close out our Gratitude Week with our very first Family Movie Night of the Year! We’ll be showing Encanto a heartwarming film that celebrates the joy of family and the power of gratitude. We hope you can join us for this special evening together!

Parent Workshop
We are excited to host our first parent workshop of the year in partnership with the Kings County Sheriff’s Office: “Protecting Your Child Online: A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety.”

This important session will provide strategies and resources to help families support their child’s well-being and safety in a digital world.

The school main office is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Phone: 559-386-4051

FAX: 559-328-0088

Website: Tamarack Elementary School