TVES Gecko Reminder:
No School on Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th for Rodeo!
Dear TVES Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to give you advance notice about a planned lockdown drill that will take place tomorrow morning (2/24).
This is a scheduled, procedural exercise designed to practice and evaluate our emergency response protocols, including the use of our emergency response system to secure the school buildings.
Please know that this is only a drill. We are conducting it in close partnership with the Pima County Sheriff's Department to ensure the most efficient and effective safety practices are in place.
During the exercise, students may see unfamiliar messages appear on classroom computer screens and hear a lock down announcement over the intercom. We wanted to communicate this in advance so you can be reassured that these are expected, planned elements of our safety practice.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to maintain the highest level of safety for all students and staff.
Sincerely,
Emma Batty and Julie Laird
TVES PTG:
Buy Valentine and Rodeo Candy Grams here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/valentine-rodeo-spirit-stick-grams/items
Sales end Thursday, February 12 at 7pm! Delivery will be on Friday, February 13th
GECKO REMINDER:
Tomorrow-Wednesday, February 4th is an 11:10 AM Early Release
Also, our First Annual Fusion Fest will be from 4 PM- 5:30 PM
We have such amazing and helpful neighbors living near the school. Sadly, we have had reports of some landscape damage that occurred on a nearby property during one of our busy traffic times. Please assist us in respecting them by not parking on their properties and driving with care through the neighborhood.
We would love to continue our positive relationship with all of those around us.
Dear Families of TVES Bus Riders,
Starting tomorrow, January 29th, we are implementing BusRight Inc.’s student scanner system, a new technology designed to enhance student safety and improve communication with families. IDs and lanyards will be distributed during the school day.
This system uses student ID cards equipped with a barcode or RFID chip. When students board or exit the school bus, they simply scan their ID card using a tablet mounted on the bus. The scan records the time and location, allowing the District to accurately track ridership and ensure students are getting on and off the correct bus at the appropriate stops. While students Students WILL NOT be allowed to ride without their ID card, they will be able to request a replacement in the school office. Please remind your student to have their ID on them.
Families are encouraged to use the BusRight parent app that can provide real-time notifications when your child boards or exits the bus, as well as bus location updates. This added visibility helps families feel more informed and confident about their student’s transportation.
The BusRight system supports student safety, accountability, and operational efficiency while reducing manual record keeping for drivers.
Links for help with the BusRight app:
BusRight Instructions to Download the App
TVES Book Fair is coming up next week!
Sign up to volunteer- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AEAB22ABFE3-61901655-book
Set up your child's ewallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tanqueverdeelementaryschool1
TVES is looking for Guest Speakers for our 2026 Career day!
Do you have a job that you think is pretty neat and want to share it with our students? You may inspire a spark for a future career!
Event Details:
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Tanque Verde Elementary School, 2600 N Fennimore St.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/weYKuAv99tAy4EdC9
We are looking for new parent members to join our School Site Council. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team of teachers, staff, and community members.
The Site Council meets once a month right after school for about one hour to discuss school initiatives, class projects, and campus happenings. Your voice and perspective are crucial to our school's success.
If you're interested in making a meaningful contribution, please complete this Google Form, and our Site Council facilitator will be in touch.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWEUmV32mT01ptRCjqgkwjHii95Qofg30pCEy-smXGuCa4bg/viewform?usp=dialog
TVES PTG:
Buy Valentine and Rodeo Candy Grams here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/valentine-rodeo-spirit-stick-grams/items
Sales end Thursday, February 12 at 7pm! Delivery will be on Friday, February 13th
TVES PTG’s Winter Bingo!
Friday, January 30th
6-9pm in the MPR
Come support our 6th graders!
Early Bird tickets here https://my.cheddarup.com/c/spring-bingo-2026/items
Volunteer here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49AFA72BA7FE3-61449770-winter#/
TVES Family Fun Getaway ends on Friday, January 15th!
Grand Prize is a $3500 Value Trip to anywhere booked through Share The Magic Travel!
The student with the highest ticket sales gets their choice of one of four prizes.
All other sales get one entry for every ten sold for a chance to win one of the other three prizes!
Online ticket sales are at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/family-fun-getaway-giveaway
More PTG information can be found at https://my.cheddarup.com/me/tvesptg
3rd-6th Grade families-
Please complete THIS form if you would like to request gifted education testing for your child. Only 3rd-6th grade students will be testing at this time and is only for gifted education (not advanced math). Once completed, expect a "Permission to Evaluate" paper copy to sign and return.
Join us in celebrating 100 days of fun and learning at TVES!
GO FOR THE GOLD!
GRADES 4-6
JANUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 25
READ BOOKS! WIN MEDALS! JOIN THE TEAM!
See Mrs. Pacheco for details
We can't wait to welcome our Geckos back to school tomorrow! We look forward to a fun day learning together! See you bright and early!
https://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tves/page/after-school-enrichment
