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PARENT LETTER

October 4, 2026

 

Dear Parents and Families,

As we welcome the month of October, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. Our students are working hard each day, and we encourage families to help us keep the momentum going by focusing on four important areas: attendance, reading, math, and behavior.

 

Attendance Matters

Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build relationships. Please make every effort to have your child at school and on time each day. Consistent attendance helps students stay caught up with classroom instruction and prevents learning gaps.

 

Keep Reading!

Reading every day, even for just 15–20 minutes, can make a significant difference in your child's academic growth. Encourage your child to read books, magazines, or other age-appropriate materials at home. Ask questions about what they are reading and have them tell you about their favorite parts.

 

Practice Math Skills

Math skills grow with regular practice. Please encourage your child to practice basic math facts, problem-solving, and grade-level skills at home. Everyday activities such as cooking, shopping, telling time, and counting can also provide opportunities to practice math.

 

Positive Behavior

We continue to encourage our students to ACT: Are respectful and trustworthy, Care about each other, and take responsibility. Please talk with your child about making positive choices, treating others with kindness, following school expectations, and taking responsibility for their actions. When school and home work together, students are more successful.

 

Important Reminders

  • Student drop-off begins at 7:15 a.m. Please do not drop students off before this time, as supervision is not available.
  • Bus changes must be called in to the office before 12:00 p.m. This allows us enough time to communicate changes safely and accurately with teachers and transportation staff. Please continue to encourage your child to arrive on time with everything they need for a successful school day.

 

Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's academic success, positive behavior, and overall well-being. Together, we can help our students have a successful and productive school year!

 

The Little Warrior Way!

 

With appreciation,

Ms. Jerilyn Tsinigine, Principal

Mrs. Cheryl Piestewa, Assistant Principal

 

ABOUT TCES

 

 

OUR PLEDGE

 

TCES Mission Statement

 

 

Tuba City Elementary's ACT statement

 

 

TCES REACH Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCES Announcements

Halloween Trunk Or Treat

September 28, 2026

Halloween Trunk Or Treat

Thursday, October 29th: 4:00 p.m. Event Setup, 5:00 pm.m Event Start. Click for details and information.

All TCES Announcements

District Announcements

Happy Fall Break, TCUSD Family!

October 8, 2026

Happy Fall Break, TCUSD Family!

It's an early release day, and Fall Break is right around the corner! Just a reminder that Fall Break is October 9th–12th, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, October 13th!

ParentSquare Launch & Teacher Training – Wednesday, October 7th at 1:00 PM MDT

October 7, 2026

ParentSquare Launch & Teacher Training

Wednesday, October 7th at 1:00 PM MDT. To Access ParentSquare: TCUSD Main Menu > Staff > Employee Area > Staff Dashboard > ParentSquare.

Happy National Coaches Day!

October 6, 2026

Happy National Coaches Day!

To every coach across our elementary, junior high, and high school programs: THANK YOU. Thank you for investing in our students and representing what it means to be a Warrior.

All District Announcements

Little Warrior District Dates & Calendar

  • Quarter 2 Parent/Teacher Conference: 

    Wednesday, November 4th

    For TCES parents, guardians, and families. 

  • Quarter 2 Early Dismissal Days:

    October 7th, 8th, 14th, 21st, 28th
    November 18th, 20th
    December 2nd, 9th, 16th

  • Quarter 2 Breaks/Holidays – NO SCHOOL

    Friday, October 9th - Monday, October 12th – Fall Break

    Wednesday, November 11th – Veterans Day

    Monday, November 23rd - Friday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Break

Accessibility View of Full-Page Calendar

Tuba City Elementary School October 2026 Calendar

CLICK HERE for Downloadable TCES October 2026 Calendar (PDF)

A colorful October calendar filled with school events, holidays, and spirit week dress-up days.

 

 

 

Tuba City Elementary School Calendar SY 2026-2027

 

Building Blocks of Crisis Response

HOLD

“In Your Classroom or Area”

Students are trained to:

  • Clear the hallways and remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced. 
  • Do business as usual.

Adults and staff are trained to:

  • Close and lock the door.
  • Account for students and adults.
  • Do business as usual.

SECURE

“Get Inside, Lock Outside Doors”

Security is called when there is something dangerous outside of the building. Example: wild animal, nearby police investigation, etc.

Students are trained to:

  • Return to the inside of the building. 
  • Business as usual.

Adults and staff are trained to:

  • Bring everyone indoors. 
  • Lock the outside doors.
  • Increase situational awareness.
  • Account for students and adults.
  • Business as usual.

LOCKDOWN

“Locks, Lights, Out of Sight”

A lockdown is only initiated when there is an active threat inside or very close to the building. 

Students are trained to:

  • Move away from sight.
  • Maintain silence.
  • Do not open the door.

Adults and staff are trained to:

  • Recover students from the hallway if possible.
  • Lock the classroom door. 
  • Turn out the lights. 
  • Move away from sight.
  • Maintain silence. 
  • Do not open the door. 
  • Prepare to evade or defend. 

EVACUATE

“To a Location”

Students are trained to:

  • Leave stuff behind if required to.
  • If possible, bring their phone.
  • Follow instructions.

Adults and staff are trained to:

  • Bring roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed not to bring anything with them, dependent on the reason for evacuation).
  • Lead students to the Evacuation location.
  • Account for students and adults. 
  • Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method.

SHELTER

“State Hazard & Safety Strategy”

Hazards might include:

  • Tornado
  • Hazmat
  • Earthquake
  • Tsunami

Safety strategies might include:

  • Evacuate to the shelter area.
  • Seal the room.
  • Drop, cover, and hold.
  • Get to high ground.

Students are trained in:

  • Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies

Adults and staff are trained to:

  • Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies.
  • Accounting for students and adults.
  • Report injuries or problems using the Red Card/Green Card method.

Standard Response Protocol

TCUSD has adopted Standard Response Protocol and

is training students & staff.

CLICK HERE for Parent/Guardian Handout (PDF)

CLICK HERE for Video Overview

Operation: Reunification

Picking up students after incidents safely is the

Reunification Protocol families should know.

CLICK HERE for Parent/Guardian Handout (PDF)CLICK HERE for Video Overview