Taylor Tales

from Principal Gilbert

November Happenings

We want to send a HUGE thank you to PTA and parents who helped with Fall Festival including Trunk-or-Treat. There was a funtime had by all!!


Character of the Month:

We are focusing on Generosity this month. We expressed to students that being generous is not just about money but about service as well. What kinds of things can your family do at this time of Thanksgiving to be generous to others?


Veteran's Day Celebration!

We will be honoring Veteran's in the Community with a Luncheon, Book Reading Opportunity with students and an Assembly Performance by the 4th Infantry Division Band!

Taylor Elementary staff and students want to thank all Veterans for their service to our country!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 4- Chipotle Fundraiser Night 4-8pm on Nevada

Nov. 6- Vision and Hearing Screening (rescheduled)

Nov. 8- Crazy Hair Day

Nov. 11- Veteran's Day Celebration 12:30pm

Nov. 12- PTA meeting 5:30 in the library

Nov. 15- Pajama Day

Nov 22- Planetarium comes to Taylor

Nov. 25-29 Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL

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About Our School

About Our School

Our Mission

We dare to empower the whole student to

profoundly impact our world.



Our Vision

To be a school where we build positive relationships and empower students to be innovative thinkers and problem solvers who take ownership of their education through a growth mindset.


Taylor is a school committed to excellence and putting kids first. Academic achievement, commitment to safety, and a sense of belonging and community are high priorities. We have a dedicated PTA who highly support staff and students! Taylor is an Arts Integrated school providing students opportunities to learn through interdisciplinary content and demonstrate their learning through project-based activities. Our teachers utilize problem-based learning approaches, and rigorous college and career readiness standards. Our students demonstrate a high depth of knowledge, practice social and relational skills, and develop strong personal values. Students are provided opportunities to solve problems through the application of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Taylor is committed to preparing students to become productive 21st century citizens through quality instruction and high expectations for student ownership of learning. This year, we have started our journey as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts school.

900 East Buena Ventura Street, Colorado Springs, CO, USA alahn.walker@d11.org 719-328-3500 d11.org/Taylor

What is SAC?

SAC stands for School Accountability Committee. SAC represents the school communities’ points of view and makes recommendations to the building principal for school improvement. With input from school principals, teachers, and SAC members, information is compiled which can be used to develop the School Improvement Plan.

GOALS of SAC:

· Facilitate communication between the school and the community.

· Discuss issues of Curriculum, Budget, Growth, Safety, Wellness, and Communication.

· Discuss all major school issues.

· Report to the DAC and the Board of Education.

Questions and Comments

As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on how we can improve what we do. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Gilbert at any time. You can also join us at our PTA meetings each 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30p.m. in our library. We'd love to see you!