Tavares Elementary

Join us as we continue our celebration of Red Ribbon Week®. Our children have the right to grow up drug-free – and we have the responsibility to make that happen. Take the pledge: www .redribbon .org/pledge

As National Bullying Prevention Month comes to a close on Friday, remember: The work doesn’t stop here. 🚫🤝
Every day is an opportunity to practice kindness, respect, and inclusion in our schools and communities. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for standing strong against bullying this October—and beyond!

🎃 Pumpkin Character Decorating Contest Reminder! 🎃

Don’t forget — Thursday morning is the deadline to turn in your pumpkin character entries! 🍂

We’ve already seen some amazing and creative pumpkins come in, and we can’t wait to see what else our talented students come up with. 🌟

Bring your pumpkins to school by Thursday morning to make sure your entry is included!

Life’s greatest challenge isn’t just about finding the right pieces—it’s about making the right choices. Stay drug-free and solve the puzzle of your future with courage and confidence. Let’s make every day a step towards a healthier, happier tomorrow. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

Life is a puzzle, and every piece matters. Make the right choices and live a drug-free life. Together, we can solve the challenges ahead and build a future full of health and happiness. Let’s commit to staying strong and drug-free. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree

This month, we recognized National Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day by having our Bullpups create vibrant anti-bullying flags, now displayed around campus, and thoughtful helping hands that demonstrate how to stand up against bullying and spread kindness. We’re so proud of our Bullpups for their creativity, compassion, and commitment to making our school a kinder place!

🎃 Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃

Get ready to show off your creativity! 🖍️✨
🕸️ Pumpkin submissions: Monday, October 27th – Thursday, October 30th
🏆 Winners announced: October 31st! 👻

Bring your favorite book characters to life using your pumpkin decorating skills — no carving, just creativity! 🎨📚

Happy decorating, everyone! 🍂💫

This year’s Red Ribbon Week theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free™.” Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one healthy choice at a time! Celebrate Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) .

🧡 Today is UNITY DAY! 🧡 Lake County Schools is proud to stand together against bullying. By wearing orange, we are sending a powerful message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s continue to uplift one another, spread kindness, and make every classroom a safe and welcoming place for all.

🧡 Tomorrow is UNITY DAY! 🧡 Join students and staff across Lake County Schools in wearing orange to show your support for a world without bullying. Together, we can create a culture of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s flood our schools with orange and show that we are united for kindness! 🧡

Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety. That's the focus of National School Bus Safety Week, an active and evolving public education program urging parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all drivers, as well as parents and students, to understand school bus safety. That's the focus of National School Bus Safety Week, an active and evolving public education program urging parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing school and district leaders! Your guidance, encouragement, and commitment make a difference for every student and staff member. We appreciate all that you do! 🌟 #BossesDay #ThankYou #EducationLeaders

✨ Our Bullpups celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with our first-ever HHM Assemblies! ❤️ We’re so proud and grateful for our amazing students, faculty, staff, and district personnel who made today so special. A huge thank-you to our guest speakers and student presenters for sharing their voices, talents, and stories with us. It was a perfect day to celebrate the rich cultures that make our school such a diverse and fabulous place to learn and grow! 🐾

🎉 It’s a Reading Fiesta! 📚 Our Bullpups celebrated completing the Reading Fiesta challenge with a fun and festive celebration! Students enjoyed snow cones as a reward for logging their reading to reach this month’s reading goal. We’re so proud of their hard work and excitement for reading! ❤️🐾

Bullying prevention starts at home. 🏡 Parents and families can help by talking openly about bullying, listening to children, and working together with schools. This month, let’s build stronger connections to support our students, because no one should face bullying alone. 💙 #BullyingPreventionMonth

🎉 It’s the Final Week of Boosterthon! 🎉 Bullpups, we are sooooo close to reaching our schoolwide goal! 💪🐾 Thank you to everyone who has already supported our Boosterthon fundraiser — your donations make a huge difference for our students and school. 🙌 There’s still time to help us cross the finish line! Every share, every donation, and every bit of Bullpup spirit counts. Let’s make this final week our best one yet! ❤️🤍🖤 📅 Donations close 10/17! 💻 Visit mybooster.com to make your final pledges today! Check out some of our favorite Boosterthon moments below! 👇

🍧 Popsicle Friday is coming! 🍧 Cool off and celebrate the end of the week with a sweet treat this Friday! 😎 Popsicles will be on sale for $1 at the end of the day. All proceeds go right back to supporting our Bullpups! ❤️🤍🖤 Don’t forget your dollar and your Bullpup smile — it’s going to be a cool Friday! 🐾❄️

📣 Join us for the October PTO Meeting! Our next meeting is Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. Snacks and childcare will be provided 🍎🧃 Come learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference for our Bullpups! 🐾 Everyone is welcome — parents, guardians, teachers, and staff. We’ll be discussing exciting upcoming events like Boo Fest, Trunk or Treat, the Veteran’s Day Parade & Breakfast, Book Fair, Family Math Game Night, and Light Up TES!