From your TVES PTG:
One more week to order Thanksgiving Spirit Sticks!
Grab them before they are gone! You can even add your holiday-themed sticks now, and they will be distributed to your Gecko in December.
https://holiday-spirit-sticks-2025.cheddarup.com
Coming up this week with your PTG:
Join us at Sauce on Grant on Wednesday, November 12th from 11am-9pm . 15% of proceeds will benefit TVES!
Walk and Roll is on Friday, November 17! Please stop by our table in the cul-de-sac for a chance to win a prize! Bus riders will have a table as they get off.
Thanksgiving and Holiday Spirit Stick Grams are on sale!
https://holiday-spirit-sticks-2025.cheddarup.com
Cookie Decorating Sign Up- Come decorate your holiday cookies with us on December 8th!
https://2025-cookie-decorating.cheddarup.com
Sweatshirt and Long Sleeve Online Store
Passcode: 2025GeckoFan
https://www.timberlakecrafts.com/collections/tanque-verde-gecko-fan-wear
Reminder:
In honor of Veterans Day, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, November 11th.
Wednesday, November 12th is an 11:10 EARLY RELEASE for professional learning.
No School Tomorrow - November 11 , in observance of Veterans Day.
Fall Picture Retakes are Tomorrow, November 6th!
Online Order only-
Visit inter-state.com/order and enter code 0180QGU
If you are trading in pictures, let the teacher know and have your student bring in the originals to give to the photographer. Do not return class photos. Students will only be photographed if you are requesting retakes or missed the previous session.
11/4/25
Dear TVES Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to give you advance notice about a planned lockdown drill that will take place tomorrow morning.
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
Dear TVES Parents and Guardians,
We are writing to give you advance notice about a planned lockdown drill that will take place tomorrow morning.
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
Future Tanque Verde Geckos, the adventure starts now! 🦎
Get ready to jump into kindergarten at Tanque Verde Elementary School!
Join us for Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, November 5th, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, and get an exciting sneak peek at what makes our school so special. You'll have the chance to:
-Meet our amazing teachers
-Take a tour of our beautiful campus
-Step inside the classrooms your future student will be learning in
-Learn all about our incredible academic and enrichment programs
It's the perfect opportunity to start thinking about the amazing things in store for your future Gecko!
Please sign up to let us know you're coming:
👉 https://forms.gle/1k7V3mvhGPyjahD67
We can't wait to meet our newest Geckos and their families!
Get ready to jump into kindergarten at Tanque Verde Elementary School!
Join us for Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, November 5th, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, and get an exciting sneak peek at what makes our school so special. You'll have the chance to:
-Meet our amazing teachers
-Take a tour of our beautiful campus
-Step inside the classrooms your future student will be learning in
-Learn all about our incredible academic and enrichment programs
It's the perfect opportunity to start thinking about the amazing things in store for your future Gecko!
Please sign up to let us know you're coming:
👉 https://forms.gle/1k7V3mvhGPyjahD67
We can't wait to meet our newest Geckos and their families!
Last call for Boo Grams! Online sales end at 9pm tonight.
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/boo-candy-grams-2025/items
Fall Picture Retakes are Tomorrow, November 6th!
Online Order only-
Visit inter-state.com/order and enter code 0180QGU
If you are trading in pictures, let the teacher know and have your student bring in the originals to give to the photographer. Do not return class photos. Students will only be photographed if you are requesting retakes or missed the previous session.
Join us tonight at Peter Piper Pizza! The Boo Bash Fun, Games, and Costume Contest start at 5pm!
5925 E Broadway Blvd
❤️ We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week at TVES! We're focusing on saying YES to responsibility, kindness, and courage as we learn how to lead healthy and happy lives.
Wear Red Tomorrow! All students and staff are invited to show their support by wearing red on Wednesday.
Wear Red Tomorrow! All students and staff are invited to show their support by wearing red on Wednesday.
It’s Not Too Late to Join the Fun!
The second week of classes just started, and there are still spots open to boost your skills and meet new friends! Whether you want to master basketball 🏀, create magnificent art 🎨, or shine in drama 🎭, we have a class for you.
It's a slam dunk decision! Sign up today and make this season count!
https://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tves/page/after-school-enrichment
The second week of classes just started, and there are still spots open to boost your skills and meet new friends! Whether you want to master basketball 🏀, create magnificent art 🎨, or shine in drama 🎭, we have a class for you.
It's a slam dunk decision! Sign up today and make this season count!
https://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tves/page/after-school-enrichment
📣 Calling all artists, doodlers, and sidewalk superstars! 📣
Ditch the canvas and grab the chalk—it’s time for the Chalk Art Marathon! 🎨 We're turning the pavement into a vibrant masterpiece. Come unleash your creativity, challenge yourself, and make some truly epic street art. It’s going to be a BLAST!
Ready to sign up? Don't wait—spots fill up fast!
https://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tves/page/chalk-art-marathon
Ditch the canvas and grab the chalk—it’s time for the Chalk Art Marathon! 🎨 We're turning the pavement into a vibrant masterpiece. Come unleash your creativity, challenge yourself, and make some truly epic street art. It’s going to be a BLAST!
Ready to sign up? Don't wait—spots fill up fast!
https://tves.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tves/page/chalk-art-marathon
Dear Gecko Families,
We are sending a friendly reminder about our campus supervision schedule.
Supervision does not begin until 7:45 AM. To ensure the safety of all students, please do not drop off your child on campus before this time.
If you require an earlier drop-off, please utilize one of the following options:
-Sign up for BRIDGE, our before-school care program.
-Utilize district transportation.
-Arrange for a drop-off location away from campus.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Student safety is our top priority.
A message from Chartwells Food Service ...
Please take a moment to fill out our "School Meals Report Card" and help us gather valuable feedback and insights from our students and families.
Elementary Link
Tomorrow AM is the last in- person sales for special pricing! Online orders after 8p tonight will be sent to will-call. Beat the line and order now!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2025-fall-festival/items
🌟 Congratulations, Ms. Solvej Kristensen 🌟
Our recipient of the Legendary Teacher Award for TVUSD selected by the Legendary Teacher Day committee.
Ms. Kristensen is the Gifted Teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary School and was nominated by Ms. Jennifer Uhrlaub Schauer, a parent in the district.
"What I’ve always admired most is your patient, thoughtful, and individualized approach to teaching. You take the time to truly understand each student, helping them grow not just academically but also in confidence and creativity" wrote Ms. Uhrlaub Schauer.
Our recipient of the Legendary Teacher Award for TVUSD selected by the Legendary Teacher Day committee.
Ms. Kristensen is the Gifted Teacher at Agua Caliente Elementary School and was nominated by Ms. Jennifer Uhrlaub Schauer, a parent in the district.
"What I’ve always admired most is your patient, thoughtful, and individualized approach to teaching. You take the time to truly understand each student, helping them grow not just academically but also in confidence and creativity" wrote Ms. Uhrlaub Schauer.
Join us and volunteer on Saturday - October 25 from 8 am to 10 am for Make a Difference Day. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/1PJw2B14kGPxMwPdA
Fall Festival early pricing ends 10/16 @ noon. Buy before/after school in the cul-de-sac! or on cheddarup-
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2025-fall-festival/items
Volunteers are still needed!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090F49AFA72BA7FE3-57542615-fall
Fall Break is almost done, but the fun isn't. Kick off the 2nd Quarter by signing up for our amazing on-site enrichment classes—the best way to end the day!