Tremont Family Update

September 4-TREMONT PRIDE DAY

September 7-NO SCHOOL

September 9-Picture Day

September 10-Bear Essentials Community Shopping Hours 3:15-4:30pm

September 21-PTO Dine and Donate-Aladdin's Grandview

If you are using our main car rider drop off lane, here are a few reminders so we can ensure a smooth arrival:

1-Please pull all the way forward but do not block the raised crosswalk area.

2-As soon as your car stops please have your child exit your car. (it's a great idea to have backpack and lunchboxes ready to go)

3-The drop off lane extends to the swimming pool entrance. If your car stops along the swimming pool, please have your child exit the car onto the sidewalk near the pool.

If you park in the lot and walk your child to the front door, please do not cross the parking lot unless you are using the raised crosswalk area, you will see Mrs. Perry directing traffic there in a yellow vest.

Jones swing space informational meetings

If the November 3 ballot issue funding the second phase of the master plan is approved by voters, Jones Middle School would undergo a major renovation and rebuilding project. That work would tentatively begin in the spring / summer of 2028 — and, because of the scope of the project, Jones students would need to learn in alternate locations for approximately 2 ½ to 3 years, beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. This would impact students currently in grades 2-6 who would be attending Jones during that time. We know that is a significant change for students and families, and we want to make sure you have an opportunity to learn more about what that would look like and ask questions.

Families of students currently in grades 2-6 at Barrington, Tremont, Wickliffe and Jones are invited to attend one of two swing space informational meetings.

• Thursday, September 17: 7:00 p.m. in the Jones Middle School cafeteria

• Friday, September 18: 11:00 a.m. at the Bob Crane Community Center

For more information on the master plan and the November ballot issue, please click here.

The Pride is a leadership opportunity for Tremont 4th and 5th graders who would like to help make our school a positive, welcoming, and safe place for everyone. Students who participate in The Pride could help with morning, or afternoon duties, including:

• Greeting students as they arrive or leave school

• Helping students get where they need to go in the hallways

• Assisting at crosswalks

• Helping our kindergarten students

• Sharing encouraging messages with students throughout our school

• Helping with other leadership jobs around Tremont

If this sounds like an opportunity your child would enjoy, please use the link to sign up.

The Pride Sign-Up Form:
https://forms.gle/RYWSnVdSrPnDRUge7

I'm excited to give our 4th and 5th graders opportunities to lead, help, and make a difference at Tremont! Kathy Rekstis, 4th Grade Teacher

We are excited to offer two-year-long opportunities for students to participate in music clubs this year. Whether your student has a passion, a knack, or a curiosity for music, we encourage them to try one of these opportunities outside of the regular music classroom.

You may register for both clubs here:

Guitar/Ukulele Club (3rd-5th Grade)

When: Thursdays from (3:00-3:30) Starting September 17th

Where: Mr. Benedetti’s classroom

This club is dedicated to teaching students chord playing and singing to songs, many of which will accompany the choir in school performances. You do not need to provide your own instrument, but are encouraged to if you have your own. Instruments may be stored in either music room during the school day.

Please Note:

Rehearsals are 30 minutes long, (no longer 45 minutes like previous years), and we are a performance-focused club. For many elementary students, this is a challenge, especially after a full day of school. We encourage you to discuss this with your student before signing them up.

Rehearsal ends at 3:30: Following rehearsals, students will need to put their instruments away, clean up chairs, and gather their belongings. This means most students will be ready for pickup at 3:35.

Students in 2nd grade who have taken lessons on the instrument may join with permission from the teacher. It will largely depend on the size of the club whether we can accommodate this request. Please email at cbenedetti@uaschools.org or kfolger@uaschools.org

Drummers: We are always looking for students with a background in drumming to join the group as the drummer. Spots for this are very limited, but any interested students with drumming experience are encouraged to speak with their music teacher.

Choir (4th and 5th Grade)

When: 5th grade: Mondays 11:20-11:50 4th grade: Wednesdays 11:45-12:10 Starting September 14th

Where: Mrs. Folger’s classroom

Choir will offer students an opportunity to focus on their voice as an instrument. Students will meet with their grade level once a week and rehearse during their regular recess time. One meeting will be for 4th and a separate day for 5th graders. When closer to concerts, we will combine during the overlap of recess time to prepare for performances. Choir provides several exciting performance opportunities both during and outside of school. Also, in keeping with a tradition that has been around since its inception under Nancy King, we will close with an end-of-the-year pizza party!

Please Note:

Rehearsals will only be 30 minutes long, and in reality, even shorter by the time we get everything started. This means it is important that students attend every rehearsal they are in school for. When we are closer to performances, we will combine 4th and 5th together for one or two rehearsals during one of the regular meeting times, and will send communication ahead of time. If a student struggles with regular attendance on days that they are at school, we will communicate it with you.

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Support Tremont PTO — Family + Business Sponsorships Available

Spirit Wear Shop Open Through Tues., 9/8 @ 11:59 p.m. Last Chance to Shop!

Walk + Roll Returns 9/17 — Volunteers Needed!

Walking Club is now Recess Renegades! Starts 10/13 — Volunteers Needed!

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed — Grab a Shift!

Fall Fest Is Coming — October 9 + Volunteers Needed!

PTO Morning Coffee — Join Us Friday, 9/11 @ 7:45–8:15 a.m

Dine to Donate at Aladdin’s Grandview — Monday, 9/21

Building tour opportunities

On November 3, residents will vote on a combined operating levy and bond issue that would maintain the district’s current educational programming and fund the second phase of the facilities master plan, which calls for rebuilding Hastings Middle School and Burbank Early Childhood School as well as renovating and rebuilding Jones Middle School.

As residents consider Issue 7, we are providing opportunities to get a first-hand look inside each of these schools. All three buildings will be open on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday October 8, with tours beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

To learn more about the building tours or Issue 7, please click here.

Profile of an Engaged Learner Survey (Panorama platform)

The fall survey window is September 21st - October 2nd. The district office will email parents/caregivers links to survey questions and to topic alignment with our Profile of an Engaged Learner. Families will also receive the link to opt their student(s) out of the survey if they so choose. The opt-out form will accept responses through September 17th.

September 3, 2026