A Word from your Principals:
Dear Tombaugh Families:
As we continue our shared mission of providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students, I want to take a moment to discuss an important issue that impacts children both in and out of the classroom—social media usage.
While social media platforms can be a great way to stay connected, they also present challenges, especially for young children. Many platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, have minimum age requirements, yet we are seeing an increasing number of elementary-aged students engaging with these apps. This can expose them to risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online interactions that may not always be safe.
To help protect our students, we strongly encourage all parents and guardians to take an active role in monitoring their child’s social media use. Here are some ways you can help:
- Know what platforms your child is using – Familiarize yourself with the apps, their features, and their privacy settings.
- Set boundaries and guidelines – Establish clear rules for screen time and appropriate online behavior.
- Monitor online activity – Regularly check your child’s social media interactions and discuss any concerns.
- Encourage open communication – Let your child know they can talk to you about anything they encounter online.
- Utilize parental controls – Many devices and apps offer settings to help monitor and restrict content.
At Tombaugh Elementary, we are committed to teaching digital citizenship and responsible technology use. We kindly ask for your partnership in ensuring that students are using social media safely and appropriately. If you have any questions or need guidance on parental controls or online safety resources, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our children safe, both online and offline.
Lisa Wilson - Principal / lmanes@lcps.net
Javonna Leos - Assistant Principal / jleos@lcps.net
Breakfast UPDATE
Al students will enter the cafeteria to be offered a hot breakfast daily from 7:30-8:00. PLEASE help us feed your children by arriving to school before 8:00. Students may reman in the cafeteria to eat until 8:10. Our instruction begins sharply at 8:15 a.m. If for some unforeseen reason you are running late and your child needs breakfast, contact your child's teacher or the office.
25-26 Calendar Adoption
Attendance Matters
Attendance for Success
Across the country, more than 8 million students are missing so many days of school that they are academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into third-graders unable to master reading, sixth-graders failing subjects and ninth-graders dropping out of high school.
NO DISMISSAL CHANGES AFTER 2:00
Walking School Bus Day
Tombaugh will host Walking School Bus EVERY THURSDAY for the 24-25 School Year!
Tombaugh's Vision & Mission Statement
Tombaugh Mission Statement
As teachers at Tombaugh, we provide each student with differentiated instruction in a safe, encouraging environment that develops critical thinking, motivation, and excellence in learning while promoting respectful core values. We work as a team with parents and community members to support the students in developing skills to become life-long learners.
Tombaugh Vision Statement
To create a SAFE, ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT, where EVERYONE feels APPRECIATED, LISTENED TO, and RESPECTED.
LCPS's Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
Where all learners thrive.
Mission
The Las Cruces Public Schools provides a safe, caring, equitable, and student-centered learning environment that cultivates civic and community engagement, promotes excellence, and honors diversity.
iRide App
We will still utilize the iRide App! It is a great system of communication to help us know your child is SAFELY released from school each day. If you do not have the option of using the app, PLEASE make special arrangements with your child's teacher to help us make sure they are ready for you. Instructions for the iRide app can be found below in English and Spanish.
Contact Information
Email: lmanes@lcps.net
Website: https://tombaugh.lcps.net
Location: 226 Carver Road, Las Cruces, NM, USA
Phone: 575-527-9575