Tamarack Elementary

Mrs. Morris' Message

Hello Tamarack Families,

It was a great first week back from fall break. Everyone was a little tired, but we are ready to get back to work and have an amazing 2nd nine weeks. This week we enjoyed a visit from a group of students from the Czech Republic. I was so impressed with the questions our students asked the respect that they showed our visitors. It was also wonderful to see our families during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

We have several fun and exciting things coming up this upcoming week. It is Red Ribbon Week. During Red Ribbon week we talk to students about being brave and pledging to stay drug free. Each day is a different theme. I have included a flyer in the Newsletter, but Mrs. Charity also sent one out in Rooms.

We will be having our annual Tamarack Trick or Treat night on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00-7:00. We can't wait to see all of our students and families. This is one of my favorite nights.

We will also be talking about bus safety. Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will be visiting with Buster the Bus. He is a robot bus, and just wait till they tell you about him.

To finish the week we will be having our end of the month STAR Show and recongnizing our Students of the Month. The word this month was integrity and we have been talking about what it means to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

I hope everyone has an amazing week!

Menu 10/26-10/30

📆 Important Dates

October 26th-30th- Red Ribbon Week
October 28th- Hill/Dillard Fieldtrip
October 29th- Buster the Bus
October 29th- Tamarack Trail of Treats 6:00-7:00pm
October 30th- STAR Show/Student of the Month
October 30th- 3rd Grade Field Trip
November 2nd-6th- Book Fair
November 3rd- No School (Election Day)
November 10th- Picture Retake Day
November 11th- Veteran's Day Program 1:00-2:00
November 12th- 2nd/3rd Grade Math Night 5:00-6:00

Red Ribbon Week

Czech Republic Students Visit Tamarack

Czech Students visit Ms. Smith's room

Czech students talk with TES Students

Czech Students at TES

STAR card Reward for the 1st Nine Weeks

Our Tamarack STARS had an absolute blast before fall break at our STAR card Reward party. These students earned an outside game day by meeting TES expectations and keeping their STAR cards the 1st 9 weeks. We are so proud of how they Strive to do their best, Take Responsiblity, Always work together, Respect everyone, and put Safety first.

The reward for the 2nd nine weeks will be a Silent Disco. Encourage students to follow Tamarack Expections and keep those STARS!

Twister

New Balancing Game

Board Games

Corn Hole

Fun Balancing

Outdoor Jenga

Jenga

Tic-Tac-Toe

Fun with Chalk

Teamwork

Relay

Chalk with Friends

Tamarack Needs Assessment

Tamarack is conducting a needs assessment to better understand the strengths, needs, and priorities of our school community. Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and determine how we can best support our students, families, and staff.

Your responses will be used for school improvement planning and to help guide decisions about programs, services, resources, and supports.

Please complete the following survey to help us improve Tamarack.

Needs Assessment Survey

Tamarack Trail of Treats

Library Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Apollo Trunk or Treat

🏫 Important Things to Know

Here are some important links that you might need:

DCPS Virtual Homework Help

DCPS Virtual Homework Help is back! Students can access the Homework Helper Monday - Thursday from 6:00- 8:00 pm by clicking the link below. Students must be signed in under their DCPS email address to be admitted. Certified DCPS Teachers are available each night to help with all subjects.

https://www.daviesskyschools.org/page/homeworkhelp

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