Please remember to mark your calendar and prepare for a schedule change in the last week of school! Schools will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Then, students will follow the Wednesday early release schedule for Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which is the last day of classes!
🌍🦁 5th Grade Takes on Animal Kingdom! 🐘🌿
Our 5th graders had an unforgettable adventure at Animal Kingdom! From spotting majestic animals on the Kilimanjaro Safari 🦓🦒 to conquering Expedition Everest 🎢 and exploring the world of Pandora 🌌, the day was packed with fun, adventure, and LOTS of smiles.
We are so proud of how our students represented our school with kindness, curiosity, and great behavior throughout the trip. They truly made us proud! ❤️
📸 Families—if you captured any great moments, we’d love to see them! Please share your favorite field trip photos in the comments below!
🎉 Yesterday we celebrated our May Kiwanis Terrific Kids! 🎉 This month, we honored students who have shown they are capable—able to meet challenges, work independently, and follow through with determination. 💪✨ Teachers carefully selected these students for consistently demonstrating this important character trait. We’re proud of their efforts and the example they set for others! 👏 Congratulations to all of our Terrific Kids!
🎉🐾 PBIS Kidz Pop Bingo Party Recap! 🐾🎉
Our students had a blast at the PBIS Kidz Pop Bingo Party! 🥳 They earned their way into the fun by collecting Paw Tickets for showing positive behaviors around our school—what a great way to celebrate all the kindness, respect, and responsibility we’ve seen this year!
🐾❤️A big THANK YOU goes out to our amazing families and community members for your generous prize donations. Your support helped make this event extra special for our students!
Way to go, Bullpups! Keep up the great work—we’re proud of you! 💪🐾
✨🎉 What a wonderful morning celebrating our amazing 2nd graders! 🎉✨
Today’s awards ceremony was filled with smiles, cheers, and so much pride as we recognized the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of these incredible students. From academic achievements to character awards, it’s clear that this group of Bullpups has been working hard all year long.
We are so proud of each and every one of you—your kindness, curiosity, and determination truly shine. Keep reaching for the stars, 2nd grade! 🌟
Enjoy a few snapshots from today’s celebration! 📸❤️🐾
📚☀️ Have you seen this infographic floating around Facebook? It’s full of awesome Summer Reading Freebies that are perfect for keeping kids motivated to read all summer long!
From free books and backpacks to pizza, play points, and kids’ meals — there’s something for every reader! These are great incentives to keep our Bullpups turning pages while school’s out.
💬 Do you know of any other fun reading freebies or programs? Drop a comment and share the love! Let’s keep our Bullpups reading all summer! 🐾❤️
📌 Credit to The Freebie Guy for compiling these awesome summer reading freebies!
⚠️ Please note: Some offers may vary by location or require participation from your local store.
🎓❤️🐾 Today was a special day at Tavares Elementary School as we welcomed the Tavares High School Class of 2025 for their Final Walk!
Many of these seniors are former Bullpups, and it was such a joy to see them return to their roots — all grown up and ready to take on the world. Our current students, faculty, staff, and parents lined the halls to cheer them on as they paraded through the school one last time.
This tradition is always a heartwarming reminder of how far our students go, and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations, Class of 2025! Once a Bullpup, always a Bullpup. 🐾❤️🎓
Join Us for Our Final SAC/PTO Meeting of the Year – Monday, May 19!
Tavares Elementary families, mark your calendars! Our final SAC and PTO meetings of the 2024–2025 school year are happening Monday, May 19 at 4:30/5:30 PM in the Media Center.
SAC members – we need YOU there in person!
We must have a quorum to vote on key end-of-year items, and your presence makes all the difference.
Child care is provided, and we’ll even have a local gift card giveaway—don’t miss it!
Let’s wrap up the school year strong—see you Monday!
For more information, call 352-343-2861.
Lake County Schools is seeking input from educators, students, and families to better understand how our K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) materials have impacted classroom practices and literacy development. Please complete a 15-minute survey to provide your feedback. The survey is open May 14-28. You may take the survey here: http://bit.ly/3F1xOdL
Mark your calendar and prepare for a schedule change during the last week of school! Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.. Then, students will follow the Wednesday early release schedule for Tuesday, May 27; Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which is the last day of classes!
Mark your calendar for a schedule change in the last week of school! Schools will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Then, students will follow the Wednesday early release schedule for Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, which is the last day of classes!
It’s almost time to celebrate our Bullpups!
We are excited to invite families to join us for our upcoming End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies as we recognize the incredible accomplishments of our students.
Please note: Some of the dates and times have changed, so be sure to check the updated schedule below!
Save the date for your child’s grade level:
• Kindergarten Awards – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:00am in the MPR/Cafeteria
• 1st Grade Awards – Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30 am in the Classroom
• 2nd Grade Awards – Tuesday, May 19, at 8:45 am in the MPR/Cafeteria
• 3rd Grade Awards – Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 8:45 am in the MPR/Cafeteria
• 4th Grade Awards – Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:45 am in the MPR/Cafeteria
We are so proud of all our Bullpups and can’t wait to celebrate their hard work and growth with you! 🐾❤️🐾
We are feeling incredibly grateful after a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week!
A huge thank you goes out to all the individuals, businesses, and groups who helped make our teachers feel truly appreciated:
• Elite Financial Group for arranging relaxing massages for our teachers.
• Struther’s Nursery for the beautiful plants gifted to our faculty and staff.
• Eustis Sonic for generously donating gift certificates for our staff.
• Scenthound for offering a free service to all of our hardworking teachers.
• Tavares Elementary PTO and the Tavares Elementary Sunshine Committee for providing a delicious lunch on Friday and for the thoughtful gifts shared throughout the week.
• And to all the amazing families who donated gift cards for our daily gift card drawings—thank you for your kindness and support!
We’re lucky to be part of such a thoughtful and supportive school community. Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible educators at Tavares Elementary!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and our incredible PTO has been going above and beyond to celebrate the superstars who make our school shine!
So far this week, our “out of this world” faculty & staff have enjoyed a cold brew coffee bar and received surprise visits from the cosmic snack cart, delivering treats right to their classrooms. The energy is high, and the gratitude is even higher!
We still have two more days of stellar celebrations ahead, and we’re excited to keep showing our appreciation for the teachers who launch learning to new heights every day.
Check out the photos below to see how we’re celebrating our amazing team!
Kona Ice is coming to TES! Join us on Thursday, May 16 for a cool treat between 10:00 AM–1:45 PM! Pay with cash or prepay online — and don’t forget to bring your Kona Ice cups for discounted refills! Pre-Pay link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K1506342378 20% of all sales go back to support our school! Let’s chill out for a good cause!
It's National Nurses Week, and we focus specifically on school nurses on Wednesday, May 7, School Nurse Day! #Schoolnurses positively impact students, families, and schools by providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, promoting mental health and school attendance, connecting families to community resources, and coordinating care to break down barriers to healthcare access. #SND2025 www.schoolnurseday.org #StudentHealth
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
Today we celebrate the amazing people who keep our students fueled and ready to learn — our incredible cafeteria team!
Every single day, they work hard to prepare and serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches with a smile. Their dedication, kindness, and care make a huge difference in our school community.
They’re not just food service workers — they’re nourishers, encouragers, and true heroes in hairnets and aprons!
Please join us in saying a big THANK YOU to these hardworking, compassionate, and cheerful champions of our cafeteria!
Save the Date!
Project Kid Connect: Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 9AM–12PM
South Lake District Office: 15855 SR 50, Clermont
Get ready for a morning of free backpacks, school supplies, activities, FREE food & drinks, and even a chance to Dunk-A-Deputy! Children must be present to receive supplies, and the event is open to Lake County residents.
Let’s kick off the new school year prepared and full of Bullpup spirit!
Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day, and there’s no better time to recognize the incredible leadership of Mrs. Werner!
Mrs. Werner is the heart of our school—dedicated, compassionate, inspiring, and endlessly supportive. Her vision, tireless energy, and unwavering commitment to student success create a school culture where every Bullpup feels safe, seen, and ready to learn. Whether she’s leading with a smile, encouraging our staff, or building strong relationships with students and families, she makes a difference every single day.
Thank you, Mrs. Werner, for being the steadfast, joyful, and empowering leader our school needs. We are so grateful for all you do!
Today’s Pep Rally Was a Blast!
Our Bullpups brought the energy as we celebrated a year full of hard work, learning, and growth! Today’s pep rally was all about recognizing the amazing effort our students have put in—and getting pumped up to rock the test!
We cheered, blasted confetti, and reminded each other that we are ready to shine! The message was loud and clear: You’ve got this! 🐾❤️🎉
As we head into state testing, don’t forget these important tips to help you do your very best:
1. Get a good night’s sleep — your brain needs rest to do its best! 🌙
2. Eat a healthy breakfast — fuel up with something nutritious each morning. 🍎🥣
3. Be on time — arriving on time means you start the day calm, confident, and ready to focus. ⏰
4. Believe in yourself — you’ve worked hard and you’re ready! 💪✨
Let’s show what we know and make ourselves proud.
Let’s ROCK THE TEST, BULLPUPS! 🐾🎈❤️
