✨🎄 LIGHT UP TES is almost here! 🎄✨

We’re excited to share all the fun planned for this year’s event! Ticket bundles are $5 for 5 tickets (cash only) and can be used for food, treats, and activities throughout the night. 🍿❄️🎨

From hot dogs and snow cones to cotton candy, cookies, nachos, ornament-making, and more—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Our PTO will also be selling TES Spirit Shirts for tickets, so be sure to stop by their table!

Check out the flyer below for all the details, and get ready for a festive evening with our TES family. 💡💚❤️

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅✨
3 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Light up TES

The December Bullpup Bark has arrived! 🐾 Stay in the loop with school news, celebrations, and important updates.
🔗 Read it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3sqeryJE/YP_8wJ7DNKb0YKI9gmC90w/view?utm_content=DAG3sqeryJE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h5fb8efc938

3 days ago, Tavares Elementary
December Bullpup Bark Cover

✨ Light Up TES Tomorrow Night! ✨

Join us for an evening of sparkle, community, and four amazing student performances throughout the night! 🎤🎶🎭💫

Bring the family, soak in the lights, and cheer on our talented Bullpups as they shine bright! 💙🐾

See you there this Thursday, Dec. 11th from 5–7 PM!

3 days ago, Tavares Elementary School
Cheerleaders perform at 5:10pm, Tri-City Twirlers will perform at 5:30pm, Martial Arts World has a demonstration at 5:50pm and we close out the night with TES Chorus at 6:30pm
🎉 You’re Invited to Our December PTO Meeting! 🎉 Join us on Thursday, December 4th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center to learn how you can make a difference at Tavares Elementary! ❤️ ✨ Snacks and childcare will be provided! We’ll be discussing exciting upcoming events like the Tavares Christmas Parade, Light Up TES, Holiday Spirit Month, and our School Toy Drive. 📣 We need YOUR input! Parents, guardians, teachers, and staff—everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
12.4.2025 PTO Meeting
❤️🎁 Thank You for Spreading Holiday Joy, Bullpup Community! 🎁❤️ We are so grateful for the incredible generosity shown to our students and families! ✨ A huge thank you to Crystal McIntyre for donating a Polar Express Train for our VPK students—what a magical surprise! 🎄 Thank you to Advocating for Kids, Inc. for providing gifts for families in need, bringing smiles and comfort this season. 🧥 And a heartfelt thank you to the Boo Boo Cow Foundation, Inc. for donating sweatshirts and hoodies to keep our kids warm. Your kindness is truly making a difference in the lives of our Bullpups and their families. We are so thankful for our amazing community! ❤️🐾
10 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Sweatshirts with hoodies to keep our Bullpups warm
Sweatshirts with hoodies to keep our Bullpups warm
Sweatshirt with hoodies donations
Train decoration donation for VPK
Train decoration donation for VPK.
Gift donations for families in need
Gift donations for families in need
🎄🚂 A Huge Thank You to Caskey’s Mower Shop & Jason West! 🚂🎄

We added to our Polar Express decorations today, and it truly took our display to the next level! A heartfelt thank you to Jason West and the team at Caskey’s Mower Shop for their incredible generosity in volunteering their time and resources to help make childhood dreams come true at Tavares Elementary.

The Polar Express–themed train you built for our school is absolutely amazing and is now proudly displayed at the front of our campus. We, the adults, already love it, so we know our students are going to have an absolute blast seeing it! The joy it brings truly captures the magic of the season.

We are so grateful for community partners like Caskey’s Mower Shop who help create unforgettable moments for our students. ❤️ Thank you for spreading joy and making memories that will last a lifetime!
11 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Thank You, Caskey's Mower
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train
Polar Express Train

Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

17 days ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
✨ Thanksgiving Meal Opportunity for Families in Need ✨

If your family—or a family you know—could use a warm meal this Thanksgiving, Eduardo’s Lokos Tacos is opening their doors to offer free Thanksgiving Day meals to our community. No questions asked, just kindness and support. 🧡

📅 Wednesday, November 27
⏰ 1 PM – Until Out
📍 Eduardo’s Lokos Tacos
226 W Alfred St, Tavares, FL 32778

Each person will receive one plate, available for dine-in or takeout while supplies last. Meals are being generously provided with help from Big Bite – Cam’s Kitchen and A Sprinkle of Sweetness.

☎️ More info: (352) 250-3188
📧 camrynalexis@yahoo.com

Please help us spread the word so families who may need a little extra support this season can enjoy a warm meal and friendly company. 🧡🍽️
23 days ago, Tavares Elementary School
💙🐾 Bullpups run on gratitude… and today we ALSO ran on Blondies coffee!

A huge shoutout to 7Brew Coffee for treating our entire faculty and staff to coffee and energy drinks! ☕⚡
What an awesome and unexpected surprise—and the perfect boost to finish strong before Thanksgiving break!

Swing by their new Leesburg spot at 10625 US-441, Leesburg, FL 34788 to share the love!

Thank you, 7Brew! You’ve got some new Bullpup fans! 🐾✨
23 days ago, Tavares Elementary School
Picture of Laurie Saputo and two wonderful ladies from 7Brew Coffee with the donated coffee and energy drinks.
🐾💙 We want to send the BIGGEST shoutout to CompassLife Church for pouring so much kindness into our school!

They consistently keep our teacher snack bins stocked so our Bullpups can stay fueled and focused—and now they’ve gone above and beyond by donating a large amount of Thanksgiving food to support families in need. 🦃💛

Because of their generosity, several Bullpup families will have a brighter, fuller holiday season.
Thank you, CompassLife Church, for caring so deeply for our community! 💙✨
23 days ago, Tavares Elementary School
CompassLife Church with a shopping cart full of food donations for Thanksgiving to go to needy Bullpups.
🐾 Bullpup Community—Get Ready to Move! 🐾

Starting Monday, November 3rd, we’re excited to offer FREE Zumba classes with the amazing Stephanie Batstone!

🕒 Mondays | 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 Basketball Court by the parking lot
💙 FREE for all staff and Bullpup families

Come dance, sweat, and have fun with us! Let’s build healthy habits together and show that Bullpup spirit! 🎉💪🐾
27 days ago, Tavares Elementary
Starting Monday, November 3rd, Zumba Class with Stephanie Batstone. Mondays at 3:45-4:45.  Basketball Court by the parking lot. FREE for staff and families.

Join us for Building Resilient Kids Night on Dec. 1 as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls! Buy through our special link to get early access to the Kia Center and see players warming up courtside — before the crowd arrives! It’s a night to celebrate resilience, teamwork, and supporting Lake County Schools students. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2

about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
❤️ TES Bullpups Care: Lake County Food Resources ❤️

At TES, we believe in taking care of our Bullpup family — because when one of us needs a hand, we all step up together. 🐾

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support with meals or groceries, please take a look at the food resources listed below. Each site offers free assistance for Lake County families with kindness and respect.

Please share this post to help spread the word! Together, our Bullpup community can make sure every family feels supported and no one goes without.

#TESBullpupsCare #CommunitySupport #LakeCountyFamilies #WeAreInThisTogether
about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary School
A list of Lake County Resources for Food
Experience NBA excitement for a cause! Join us on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for LCS Building Resilient Kids Night as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls at the Kia Center! When you purchase tickets through our special link, you’ll get early access to the arena to watch NBA players warm up up-close — a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and families! Every ticket helps support programs that strengthen and uplift Lake County students. Get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Image of man in Orlando Magic Uniform. Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Monday, December 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition causing the destruction of the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This means the body can’t control blood sugar (glucose) on its own. Without management of high blood glucose levels, over time it can lead to serious and life-threatening health complications. Click here to learn about screening your child for this condition: https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/_documents/diabetes-type1-parent-guide.pdf
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Image of smiling teen in background with wording that says, "What Parents Need to Know. Screening for Type I Diabetes. Florida Health."
🐾🍂 The November Bullpup Bark is here! 🍁🐾

Check out this month’s edition to see what our Bullpups have been up to — from exciting events and classroom highlights to special celebrations and upcoming dates you won’t want to miss!

📖 Read it here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1nNllKBw/m5Y75mhQfMPDm89jEnS53w/view?utm_content=DAG1nNllKBw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h86f19375db

Let’s keep celebrating our amazing students, staff, and community all month long!
about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary
November Bullpup Bark
🎃✨ Pumpkin Character Decorating Contest Results Are In! ✨🎃

WOW! Tavares Elementary students truly outdid themselves this year! 🍂 From magical storybook characters to spooky Halloween favorites, our hallways were filled with creativity, color, and lots of pumpkin personality! 🎨💫

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated — we loved seeing every single entry and the imagination that went into them. 🧡

🏆 And now… our 2025 Pumpkin Character Contest Winners! 🏆
Pre-K-1st Grade
🥇 Camden McLeod
🥈 Ryleigh Rose
🥉Violet Hackler & Delainey Ware
2nd-3rd Grade
🥇 Jaxon Parks
🥈 Aydenn Rose
🥉Delianys Rodriguez and Hailey Tercero
4th-5th Grade
🥇 Kennedy McLeod
🥈 Kennedy Edwards
🥉Scarlett Hackler, Adin Brown, & Kadence Haggerty

Each pumpkin was a masterpiece, and we’re so proud of all our talented Bullpups! 👏

about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary
📚✨ It’s Book Fair Time at Tavares Elementary! ✨📚

Get ready to dive into a world of stories and imagination — our Book Fair kicks off November 6th–November 14th! 🎉

🗓 Dates: November 6–14
📍 Location: Tavares Elementary Media Center
💰 Payment Options: Cash, card, or eWallet (linked below)

🚨 Important! Students must have a completed online permission slip before shopping at the Book Fair. Be sure to fill it out early so your reader doesn’t miss out on the fun! 📝💻

Every purchase helps support our school library and keeps our Bullpups reading strong! 💙

So grab your bookmark and get ready to shop, read, and dream big at the Tavares Elementary Book Fair! 📖❤️

Permission Slip: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ7tcig303crKmLOLmdsAOO5kzjWxkN9DDaCPJi4LzXEMrWQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117487120086686472200

eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html
about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary
Red Ribbon Week was a huge success! Our students enjoyed a fun spirit week packed with exciting activities and meaningful lessons about making healthy, drug-free choices. Check out all the highlights from this inspiring week! 🐾❤️🐾
about 1 month ago, Tavares Elementary
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Life is a puzzle. Don’t let drugs be the piece that doesn’t fit. Stay focused, stay strong, and shape your future with drug-free choices. You have the power to complete the picture. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree
about 1 month ago, LCS Communications
Multi-colored puzzle pieces around the perimeter of wording that says Life is a Puzzle. solve it Drug-Free.