🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Tavares Elementary! ✨🎄
As the holidays approach, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing individuals and organizations who have supported our students this season. Your generosity has brought toys, treats, food, clothing, and joy to our children in need—and helped make our holiday celebrations extra special!
A special thank you to:
✨Beau & Crystal – for the Hot Chocolate bar and delicious toppings
✨LCSO – for baskets for our families
✨Cindy at The Cross Church – for arranging holiday adoptions
✨Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter & Debi Canaday – for supporting our children in need
✨Coach Chrissy Baker & friends – for shopping for our students
✨Nicole Abbarno & family – for toy donations
✨Amanda Nelson & Martial Arts World – for adopting children in need
✨Marlene Seamans-Conn, Gigi Norris, Sunshine Callahan, CompassLife Church – for pantry and holiday support
✨Thomas Cottle & Painters Unleashed – for bringing toys for our students
✨Boo Boo Cow Foundation – for donating sweatshirts and hoodies
✨Jason West, Caskeys Mower Shop – for the amazing Polar Express train
✨Crystal McIntyre & friends – for making a special gift for our VPK teacher
✨Marlin Construction Company, Inc. – for donating the trailer for our downtown Tavares parade
✨ARK Home Improvements, Justin Brewer, & Cody Burger – for helping bring the Polar Express train to life for the parade
✨Our Tavares Elementary PTO – for everything you do to help us celebrate the season and support our students
Your kindness, generosity, and support have helped make our Polar Express theme come alive, from decorations inside and outside the school to the parade float, and have brought joy to so many students and families.
From all of us at Tavares Elementary—thank you, happy holidays, and a joyful New Year! ❤️🎁💙
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! 🎅✨
The December Bullpup Bark has arrived! 🐾 Stay in the loop with school news, celebrations, and important updates.
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✨ 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!
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!
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
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. 🧡🍽️
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! 🐾✨
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! 💙✨
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! 🎉💪🐾
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
