Tiger Talk
TES Weekly Newsletter for the week of August 10-14, 2026
This Week's Cafe Menus
Hat Day- Friday, August 14th
This coming Friday, August 14th, will be our monthly Fun Friday! This month, we'll be having Hat Day! Wear your most fun or favorite hat! We normally do this the first Friday of every month, but wanted all of our kindergarten friends to be able to join us.
Free and Reduced Lunch
To better address the health needs of students, the state of Tennessee recommends schools provide dental screenings. Schools will be partnering with Elgin Children's Foundation to provide dental screenings for students in grades preK-6. The screenings will be provided free of charge, and you will be notified of the results. Dental screenings will be held at Townsend Elementary on August 28th. If you prefer your child not participate in the dental screenings, please send a written note to your child's teacher by August 14th. Thank you!
Absences and Notes
While we know that there are times your child will miss school, please remember to turn in either a parent note asking for them to be excused or a doctor's note. This will help to keep your family out of truancy trouble, and it's much easier to keep up with them as you go instead of having to go back to get notes. Thank you!
Health Screenings
We are encouraging every family to sign their student(s) up on the Blount County Schools Nutrition Website. The link below will take you straight to the online application.
Specials Schedule
Dress Code- PE
Please remember to have your child wear tennis shoes on Mondays and Thursdays for their safety. We've already had a few turned ankles thanks to cute little sandals. Thank you!
Morning Reminder
As our first teacher goes on bus duty at 7:00, no students will be allowed in the building before that time. Please help us keep our students safe by waiting until 7:00 to drop them off. Thank you!
Also, please remember that except for kindergarten, parents may walk their students to the glass doors in the school lobby, but may not proceed down the hallways. This is to keep all of our students safe. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Heritage Football Tickets
Heritage High School wants its future students to learn about Mountaineer Pride even now! Their athletic department is going to give us student tickets for three home games: August 21st against Clinton, September 18th against Fulton, and Friday, October 23rd against Gibbs. All games start at 7pm. We'll send the tickets home each Friday that our students are receiving the free tickets.
Chromebook Insurance
Please remember that there is a $25 insurance fee for your students' Chromebook use. This protects your wallet from your child's mishaps, giving you one Chromebook repair without the higher price tag cost.
If you do not purchase the Chromebook insurance, damages would result in the following costs:
11" Chromebook- $282.00
Carrying case- $18.00
Charger- $30.00
Top Cover: $30
Bottom Cover: $25
Bezel: $25
Screen: $25
Keyboard: $45
Save the Date:
All new information added this week is italicized
August 10: All kindergarten students report
August 14: Last day for kindergarten parents to walk students to their classroom
August 14: Opt-out notes for dental screenings due to your child's teacher if you wish to not participate.
August 14: Fun Friday- Hat Day
August 21: Fall pictures
August 21: Townsend Elementary Night at the HHS Football game against Clinton (student tickets will be sent home that day). Kickoff is 7pm.
August 28: Health Screenings
August 31-September 3: Book Fair!
September 3: School Board Meeting- 5:30 pm at Central Office
September 4: PD Day; No School
September 7: Labor Day; No School
September 11: Fun Friday: Red, White, and Blue Day (Wear red, white, and blue to honor the fallen on this day).
September 18: 4th Grade Farm Tour Field Trip (more info coming soon!)
September 18: Townsend Elementary Night at the HHS Football game against Fulton (student tickets will be sent home that day). Kickoff is 7pm.
October 1: School Board Meeting at CO 5:30pm
October 2: Fun Friday: Sports Day (Wear your favorite jersey or sports team apparel this day!)
October 2: Last Day of 1st Nine Weeks
October 5-9: Fall Break
October 12: PD Day; No students report
October 23: Townsend Elementary Night at the HHS Football game against Gibbs (student tickets will be sent home that day). Kickoff is 7pm.
November 3: PD Day; No students report
November 5: School Board Meeting at CO 5:30pm
November 6: Fun Friday: Twin Day (Dress up like you're a twin with your friends!)
November 10: Third Grade Veteran's Day Program in the Gym (more info coming soon!)
November 11: Veteran's Day; No students report
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
December 3: School Board Meeting at CO 5:30pm
December 4: Fun Friday: Camo Day (Come to school dressed in your best camo attire!)
December 8: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Kindergarten Christmas Program in the library 1pm
December 21-January 1: Christmas Break
January 4: PD Day; No students report
January 5: All students report; beginning of second semester
January 8: Fun Friday: Pajama Day (Come to school relaxed in PJs after a long break!)