Spartan Scoop
Week of January 30
Principal's Message
Dear Tarpey Families,
We wrapped up another fun week at Tarpey. On Friday afternoon we held a Staff vs. Student Basketball game and I was so impressed with how tough our athletes competed. Our students had our staff running in circles trying to catch their breath. Way to compete, Spartans!
A couple of reminders for everyone:
- Report cards went home on Friday for grades 1st-6th.
- Spring Sports (Boys Volleyball, Softball, and Baseball) will be starting on Monday 1/30. Practices will be from 2:45pm - 3:45pm.
- Jog A Thon kick off rally will be on Monday 1/30. We have some exciting prizes for your child to earn. We want to thank you in advance for your support with our fundraiser. Funds from this Jog-a-Thon will go towards academic awards, field trips, rewards, rallies, and much more.
Last but certainly not least, be sure to check out this week's staff spotlight on Mrs. Kathy Xiong, Library Technician.
Staff Spotlight - Mrs. Kathy Xiong
1. What is your title?
Library Technician
2. How many years have you been in education?
I've been part of Tarpey for 4 years as an IA and campus monitor. First year as a library tech.
3. What do you love most about Tarpey?
I love how supportive everyone is here. Not just the staff but the students as well.
4. Hobbies/interests?
I like to think I'm like an explorer. I like to see the beauty mother nature has to offer.
5. College(s) – where did you attend and major?
I went to the University of California, Santa Cruz and received my B.A. in Psychology.
6. A fun fact many may not know about you.
I am a black thumb gone green. I have a corner in my living room filled with plants I collected in the last 3 years.
Positivity Project
Forgiveness
Dear Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Forgiveness. Forgiveness means you forgive those who have done wrong and you accept that people make mistakes.
Forgiveness is the ability to move past being injured, and allow yourself to reconcile with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness can often be seen as a selfless act, but it also carries many benefits for those who practice it. Those who demonstrate forgiveness have the ability to move forward after someone has hurt them. Forgiveness is often rooted in the idea that all people are valuable and worthy of a second chance. Many who forgive have the ability to consider things from another’s perspective.
The ability to reconcile differences and move forward positively is a trait of any effective group. When people work together, conflict is inevitable. However, when people value each other’s contribution and believe in the group’s goal, they become more capable of moving past conflict toward genuinely positive behavior. A group member’s willingness to forgive imperfections of both other members and the group as a whole contribute to overall success.
To practice and encourage the character strength of forgiveness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
Have a wonderful week!
Tarpey Athletics
Fall/Winter/Spring Athletics
Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are eligible to participate in after school athletics. Practices are scheduled from 2:50pm to 3:50pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with games on Fridays.
Fall Sports:
Football (Grades 5-6)
Boys Cross Country (Grades 4-6)
Girls Cross Country (Grades 4-6)
Girls Volleyball (Grades 5-6)
Winter Sports:
Wrestling (Grades 4-6)
Boys Basketball (Grades 5-6)
Girls Basketball (Grades 5-6)
Spring Sports:
Baseball (Grades 5-6)
Softball (Grades 5-6)
Boys Track (Grades 4-6)
Girls Track (Grades 4-6)
Boys Volleyball (Grades 5-6)
Permission is required for students to join a team and stay after school for practice. This Permission Click will cover Fall/Winter/Spring Sports.https://permission.click/3zJVn/us
Volunteer
Tarpey encourages parents/guardians and other members of the community to share their time, knowledge and abilities with our students. Community volunteers in our schools enrich the educational program, contribute to school safety, and strengthen our schools’ relationships with the community. Please see volunteer application link below.
Dress Code
Please help your child abide by Clovis Unified's Dress Code Policy. The graphic below highlights a few examples of what is appropriate to wear to school. To avoid a search through our lost & found, please label additional layers of clothing, water bottles and lunch pails before sending them to school. If you have any questions regarding the dress code, please do not hesitate to contact our office.