Tremont Family Update

October 16-NO SCHOOL

October 19-NO SCHOOL

October 22-Early Release 11am

(No Lunch Service and No SACC)

October 29-Picture Retakes

October 30-FALL PARTIES and PARADE (info will be emailed separately)

November 3-NO SCHOOL ELECTION DAY

November 4-11-Book Fair

November 5-2nd annual Tremont Elementary School Mane Event Veteran's Day Assembly (info below)

Tremont is collecting empty, collapsed cereal boxes and the like for a new art installation. Information below!

Have you ever heard of Pumpkin Bones? Well, he is the catalyst for our upcoming food drive. You see, Pumpkin Bones stole our pumpkins from our classroom, and he promised to return them if we bring in food donations in exchange for the pumpkins.

We are collecting for Heart to Heart, a local, community-focused food pantry that does year-round collections as well as packages for Thanksgiving meals.

Here is a list of items they are requesting this year:

For Thanksgiving Packages

• Canned Green Beans

• Stuffing Mix (Box or bag)

• Cream of mushroom soup

• Broth (Chicken or Turkey)

• Fried Onions

• Canned Sweet Potatoes

• Canned Cranberry Sauce

• Egg Noodles

• Gravy (Chicken or Turkey)

Year-round needs

• Peanut Butter and Jelly

• Canned Soup

• Baby Wipes & Diapers

• Toiletries (soap, lotion, etc.)

• Pet food

We’ll collect through November 10th. Donations can be dropped off in the main entrance or by the 3rd grade doors.

Mr. Benedetti and Mrs. Folger

We are excited to welcome New York City Pop Artist and Author Michael Albert to Tremont on November 9th.

Albert's use of recycled cereal boxes and other consumer packaging is bold, colorful and sustainable, creating art that he has named "Cerealism".

Students will hear Mr. Albert speak, and then work during their art class to create their own "pop art". Each class will be collaborating with the artist on a whole school 75th Anniversary art piece, "75 words for 75 years of Tremont".

To prepare, please encourage your students to bring in their empty packaging from cereal boxes and the like (collapsed) and put them in the donation boxes located outside of Mrs. Masters' art room and in the main lobby of our school.

A very big THANK YOU to the Upper Arlington Education Foundation for making this visit possible!

If you would like to explore more about the artist and his work, please visit his website:

https://michaelalbert.com/ "

As a reminder, students may only ride the bus to which they are assigned. Students are not permitted to ride home on another student’s bus for playdates, after-school activities, or other arrangements.

This week, our Transportation Department will be conducting AM and PM student counts, so it is especially important that students ride their assigned buses.

Previously established transportation arrangements, such as a regular bus stop for a sitter that has been scheduled since the beginning of the year, may continue as usual.

Thank you for helping us keep our transportation procedures safe and organized!

Please note there is a misprint on the Nutritional Services Lunch Menu for October. There will be no lunch service on Thursday, October 22nd, due to early release.

There will also be NO SACC for the early release on the 22nd as well.

As we approach Veterans' Day, we want to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. If you have a veteran in your life—whether a family member, friend, or loved one—we invite you to share their story with us.

Please use this form to submit a short description about your veteran, with their name, branch of service, and the name of who they are related to at Tremont. Please upload a photo of your veteran so we can include it in our memorial slide show.

If able, your veteran is invited to join us for our Mane Event on November 5th at 9am and a reception afterwards.

All submissions will be included in our Veterans' Day recognition efforts to help our community remember and honor the service and sacrifice of our heroes.

Submissions are due by October 22nd

Thank you for helping us pay tribute to those who have served!

Thanks to your generosity our Walk-A-Thon and Fall Festival were an incredible success!

We raised nearly $35,000 – +$22,000 and $12,785 through Walk-a-Thon and Fall Fest, respectively! In addition to $25,275 in current business sponsorships that support our events throughout the year.

Dollars raised at these events help the PTO provide supplemental financial support for student activities and staff resources that enhance and enrich the educational experience. Thank you for your tremendous support!

Learn more about the many ways where your dollars are put to work here!

BOOK FAIR - November 4 - 11

Our annual Scholastic book fair is here! Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop during the school day.

• Families can shop on Family Shop Night, Tuesday, November 10th

• A volunteer sign up will be available soon to support this event.

Heart to Heart Food Pantry Delivery Volunteers Needed - Tuesdays, All Year for 30 Mins - More Info Here

Recess Renegades - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.12 - 11.24- Encourage Your Child to Participate!

Hello Tremont Families!

We hope everyone enjoyed the Walk-A-Thon and Fall Fest last week! We wanted to share our thanks and congratulations to everyone who helped make this year’s events fun, special and successful!

With your incredible support we raised more than $35,000!

Walk-a-Thon exceeded our goal, raising $22,000 and Fall Fest raised $12,785. Additionally, to date we have secured $25,275 in local business sponsorships to help support PTO-led efforts throughout the year.

Thank you to our students, families, and friends for your effort and enthusiasm that made these events so successful! We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and supportive school community!

It truly takes a village to bring these events to life:

From our wonderful event partners that provide fun activities and treats, to our teachers and staff that support many behind the scenes details, to our incredible parent volunteers who give their time in many different capacities to support the details of these events, and last but not least, our dedicated committees that drive the overall planning and execution of both events.

We appreciate everyone’s time, energy, and investment to make it happen!

Through the success of these events and the generosity of our sponsors, our PTO is kicking off the year with fantastic momentum to help us support the initiatives we fund for our students and staff.

With sincere gratitude and Tremont PRIDE,

Kate Hare, President

Amanda Hicks and Kelly Van Buren (Walkathon Co-Chairs)

Alison Lopriore and Bethany Prill (Fall Fest Co-Chairs)

Testing for Gifted Identification

Third and fifth-grade students referred for testing will take the CogAT in November. Parents should use this Google Form to request gifted testing. The deadline to request testing is 11/3/26.

All second-grade students will be tested for gifted identification in superior cognitive ability and reading in December. All fourth-graders will be tested for gifted identification in superior cognitive ability in December. Star Math is now used to screen all students in grade 1 and up. Star Reading is now used to screen all students in grade 3 and up.

October 16, 2026