Tobias Traveler

May 22-25, 2023

Our Mission

The mission of Tobias Elementary School, a dedicated partnership of students, teachers, and parents, who find inspiration in our differences, is to ensure that every individual is an empowered problem-solver and passionate learner, by creating collaborative experiences that prepare students to be successful in a changing world.

Message from Principal DiPalma

Hello Explorer Parents,

We made it! We are in the last week of the school year. Thank you for your support this year and let's make these last few days memorable and fun.


Our campus is closed to lunch visitors this week. This is due to end of year awards and campus events that are happening that require extra safety measures and vigilance of our school building. Parents who are VIP volunteers and have signed up to help with PTA are able to be on campus on Tuesday for Splash Day.


Please remember to go ahead and complete registration for next year. Online registration for all NEW and RETURNING students is open. Register early to help us plan for classes and hiring of teachers.

https://www.hayscisd.net/Page/556



Have a safe and fun summer!


Sincerely,

Alisa DiPalma

alisa.dipalma@hayscisd.net

ABC Countdown

Monday-Letter W-Workout wear!

Tuesday-Letter X-eXcited for the end of the school year! Wear swim attire for Splash Day. See the flyer for details. Bring an extra set of clothes and a towel!

Wednesday-Letter Y-Yearbook Day

Thursday-Letter Z-ZIP out of school after 10:00 am (attendance is taken at 10:00 am).

End of Year Awards

Parents are invited to come to campus for end of the year student award recognition. Remember to bring your ID and check in at the front office. The LAST day for Pre-Check in will be Monday, May 22. Avoid the lines and complete pre-check in.


May 24-Classrooms

1st grade-9:00 am

PK-9:30 am

2nd grade-10:00 am

3rd grade-1:45 pm

4th grade-11:00 am


May 25-Cafeteria

Kindergarten-8:15 am

5th grade-9:15 am

Tobias Splash Day-May 23

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SmartTag-IMPORTANT REMINDER!

All our students are required to wear their SmartTag while on campus. If they are a BUS rider, they must have their SmartTag ID to scan when entering the bus. This provides instant notifications to parents to monitor their students as they are on district Transportation.


We will be collecting Smart Tags from students who are NOT bus riders on Thursday, May 25. Students who are attending summer school will have their Smart Tag delivered to the summer school campus.


Below is the link to the Parent Portal for SmartTag:

https://parent.smart-tag.net/Home/SelectDistrict

Post Oak Community Garden

Our campus will be partnering with the City of Kyle to plan a community garden in the Post Oak neighborhood. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, please apply at the link below. The city is looking for parents, teachers, business owners, and neighborhood representatives. Applications are due May 23.


https://www.cityofkyle.com/bc-prc/community-gardens-committee

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Community Events and Summer Camps

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Free Healthcare Options for Kids

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Helpful Links for the School Year

Attendance: tesattendance@hayscisd.net


Transportation: transportation@hayscisd.net


Cafeteria: tescafe@hayscisd.net


Principal-Alisa DiPalma

alisa.dipalma@hayscisd.net


Counselor: VACANT **Coming August, 2023


Assistant Principal-Melissa English

melissa.english@hayscisd.net

Hays Hopeline and iWatch Texas

Below are helpful links for the year. Both are on the district website. Hays Hopeline is a mental health support link and iWatchTexas can be used to report a potential threat to school safety.


https://www.hayscisd.net/hopeline

Upcoming Dates to Remember!

May 25-Report cards will be emailed to parents


August 10-Meet the Teacher Night

August 15-First Day of School for 2023-2024




**Link to the 2023-2024 school calendar:

https://www.hayscisd.net/cms/lib/TX02204837/Centricity/Domain/83/000000%20ADOPTED%20and%20APPROVED%202023%202024%20Calendar%20FINAL.pdf

School Reminders

  • Our school day begins at 7:30 am. Students will be counted tardy if they arrive after 7:40 am.
  • Every visitor to campus must present a valid ID to be on campus. Your badge grants you access to the area on your visitor badge ONLY. Classroom hallways are only open between 7:15-7:30 am for parent visitors.

We are proud to begin our 8th year as a 7 Mindsets Campus!

May-Mindset Masters!

Stay Connected with PTA!

Thank you to everyone who has joined PTA!

Congratulations to our NEW board members for 2023-2024!

President-Samantha Maxson

Vice President-Callie Wascom

Secretary-Ashley Schultz

Treasurer-Lynn Machiela


Our PTA Board appreciates the support that we give to help our school. Please join at www.joinpta.org under Tobias Elementary. Check out their Facebook page-Tobias Elementary PTA. Thank you for supporting our school!