TIGER TALES
December 2020
Message from the principal
We are closing 2020 and made it through the first half of our unprecedented school year. I the very proud principal of Taft Elementary. Our students, staff, and community are truly amazing! We are Tiger Strong.
In these times, it is important we all show grace, adaptability, flexibility and resiliency. The staff at Taft is here for your child, your family, and the community. We will always do whatever it takes.
I am looking forward to the start of 2021 remotely and the transition back to in-person learning. Remote learning can be frustrating at times for all of us. We know technology issues will be part of the start of the year. Please be patient and we will assist to resolve issues.
Best Regards,
Kim Corbett
Semester Break
Remote Learning
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Email: taft@mpsaz.org
Website: www.mpsaz.org/taft
Location: 9800 East Quarterline Road, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 480.472.9100
Facebook: facebook.com/taftwhitetigers
Free Drive-Through Meals during January 4th through January 15th. (Not at Taft)
Students will receive two meals on Mondays, three meals on Wednesdays & two meals on Fridays. Students do not need to be present and no pre-ordering is necessary.
Participating elementary sites will only offer pick up meals during the district wide remote learning model January 4th through January 15th, 2021.
Participating elementary meal locations: Adams, Brinton, Edison, Franklin at Brimhall, Franklin East, Highland, Holmes, Hughes, Jefferson, Lehi, Lincoln, Longfellow, Lowell, O’Connor, Patterson, Pomeroy, Porter, Red Mountain Ranch, Salk, Sousa, Webster, and Whitman. Meals are served from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Participating junior high meal locations: Carson, Fremont, Kino, Mesa Education Center, Poston, Rhodes, Shepherd, Smith, Summit Academy, Stapley and Taylor. Meals are served 7:00 - 8:00 AM.
Participating high school meal locations: Dobson, Mesa, Mountain View, Red Mountain, Skyline and Westwood. Meals are served 6:45 - 7:45 AM.
School meals will not be available for pick up on school holidays (Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, MLK/Civil Rights Day, President's Day, Spring Break, and Spring Holiday).
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Change in Attendance Procedures
Absences
Students with excessive absences will also be reported to district security. Letters will be sent on 5, 10, and 15 days of absences.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Students Remote Expecations
Turn in assignments
Participate in class discussions
Follow all digital citizenship rules.
December PBIS Student of the Month Winners
K- Helbig
Carter H.
1- Jagla
Daniela H.
2- Pess
Connor H.
3- Glenn
Jenna G.
4- Evans
Guadalupe T. H.
5- Suchor
Mikey K.
6- Sepe
Ariah B.
Gus 3/4- Sechez
Jesse R.
EDP 3/4- Dasgupta
Steven N.