Spruce Newsletter
November 2026
8am-2:30pm & 2:50-3:20pm
**We close the office for 20 minutes to assist with dismissal
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Our October snapshot 📊
Our attendance is down =(
We can't do our magic if students are not at school every day and that begins with our adults!
I urge and plead with you to please ensure all children at school every day.
Where we can grow 🌱
Our goal: 96% or higher, every day. Let's turn the whole calendar green! 💚
Quick reminders for smooth mornings:
🕗 Please head out by 8:00. Being here on time sets your child up for a great day, and the first minutes matter!
🍞 Breakfast is served 7:45–8:10 am. Arrive early so your child can eat and start the day ready to learn.
🚸 Use the crosswalks and park in designated spots. Our students’ safety depends on all of us.
🚗 Drop off at the curb only. Please don’t stop in front of the gate, across the street, or mid-street on Spruce Avenue. It keeps traffic moving and kids safe.
🔄 No U-turns in front of the school. We’re asking every family to help with this one. Thank you!
If something is making it hard for your child to get to school, please reach out. We're here to help. 🤝
Thank you for being such wonderful partners! 💛
Parent Square - Main form of Communication ⭐
ParentSquare is one of our ways to communicate with families — for announcements, reminders, photos, and event sign-ups. You can message teachers and even translate messages into your preferred language right in the app.
Look out for your invitation to join, and check the app or your email regularly
We have a recommended uniform dress code, but it is not required found HERE
To help everyone feel comfortable, safe, and ready to learn, please follow these dress guidelines:
Clothing Must Be Appropriate
No clothing with offensive words, images, or symbols.
No references to drugs, alcohol, or violence.
Wear School-Ready Clothes
Shirts must cover the stomach and shoulders.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be a suitable length (fingertip length or longer).
Safe Footwear
Wear closed-toe shoes for safety, especially for PE and recess.
No flip-flops or high heels.
Hats and Hoods
Hats and hoods should be taken off inside the building (unless for religious or medical reasons).
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Dress warmly in cold weather and wear sunscreen or hats for sunny days during outdoor activities.
- Label all items
From Home 🥪
Make sure lunches are sent in the morning with children who do not want a school lunch that day.
Where do you find the lunch menu? In this monthly newsletter towards the bottom!
The back gate of Tamarack will be closed at 8:20am
🔸TARDIES
- Arriving after 8:20am is a Tardy
- If you arrive late, you are to go through the main Spruce gate to get a tardy slip.
- Continuous tardies are usually due to adults, not children, please be on time every day!
🔸ABSENCES
- Students are expected to be at school every day.
- If there is an emergency or an illness, parents must call the office to inform the school of any absence.
- Phone calls will be made to families whose child is not present, daily.
- Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication to return to school.
Let’s work together to give our children the best education possible and that begins by attending school daily❗
Feel free to borrow books, return them, leave a book, that is our all of us to share!
