Monday, January 12th, was National Fourth Graders Day and was a special day just for fourth graders! It celebrates how much they are learning and growing this year. In fourth grade, students read bigger books, solve harder math problems, and learn exciting new things. This day is not just about schoolwork. It’s about celebrating their effort and progress.
Fourth grade is an important year. Students begin to think more deeply, work more independently, and take on new responsibilities. For many, this is the year when reading really starts to click, friendships grow stronger, and learning becomes even more fun. Celebrating fourth graders reminds everyone how amazing they are. Their hard work matters, their ideas are important, and their voices deserve to be heard.
At East Tate, Fourth Graders Day was celebrated with lots of fun activities! Students played Connect Four, Four Corners, and Tic-Tac-Toe, and enjoyed coloring fourth-grade-themed pictures in the gym. Fourth grade teachers also completed tasks in their classrooms to make the day extra special. It was truly a fun and memorable day for everyone! 🎉📚
Fourth grade is an important year. Students begin to think more deeply, work more independently, and take on new responsibilities. For many, this is the year when reading really starts to click, friendships grow stronger, and learning becomes even more fun. Celebrating fourth graders reminds everyone how amazing they are. Their hard work matters, their ideas are important, and their voices deserve to be heard.
At East Tate, Fourth Graders Day was celebrated with lots of fun activities! Students played Connect Four, Four Corners, and Tic-Tac-Toe, and enjoyed coloring fourth-grade-themed pictures in the gym. Fourth grade teachers also completed tasks in their classrooms to make the day extra special. It was truly a fun and memorable day for everyone! 🎉📚
🌟 GET READY TO GLOW! 🌟
This Friday, Jan. 16, is Neon Day! We want to see our students and staff lighting up the halls in their brightest colors. 🌈✨#NeonDay #SchoolSpirit #GlowBigOrGoHome #EASTTATE
This Friday, Jan. 16, is Neon Day! We want to see our students and staff lighting up the halls in their brightest colors. 🌈✨#NeonDay #SchoolSpirit #GlowBigOrGoHome #EASTTATE
As many of you know, Friday was Officer Smith’s last day at East Tate. He will be greatly missed, and we are thankful for the dedication and care he showed our school community.
As part of a TCSD School Resource Officer post swap, Officer Smith will now be serving at Coldwater, and we are excited to welcome Officer Richardson to East Tate! We are especially pleased to welcome his family as well, including his third-grade daughter, to our school.
Officer Richardson has strong ties within the Independence community and is well known, respected, and appreciated for his service. He has a long-standing commitment to serving others, and we look forward to working alongside him as he supports our students, staff, and families.
People often come into our lives for a reason, and we truly believe Officer Richardson’s arrival at East Tate is a meaningful one! We are excited about the future and the positive impact he will have on our school.
Please join us in giving Officer Richardson and his family a warm East Tate welcome!
As part of a TCSD School Resource Officer post swap, Officer Smith will now be serving at Coldwater, and we are excited to welcome Officer Richardson to East Tate! We are especially pleased to welcome his family as well, including his third-grade daughter, to our school.
Officer Richardson has strong ties within the Independence community and is well known, respected, and appreciated for his service. He has a long-standing commitment to serving others, and we look forward to working alongside him as he supports our students, staff, and families.
People often come into our lives for a reason, and we truly believe Officer Richardson’s arrival at East Tate is a meaningful one! We are excited about the future and the positive impact he will have on our school.
Please join us in giving Officer Richardson and his family a warm East Tate welcome!
We are so thankful to Sugar + Spice Cookie Co for the delicious sweet treats shared with our staff today! 🍪💛 Your kindness brought smiles to so many faces and made our day feel extra special. It truly means a lot to be thought of and supported in such a thoughtful way. Thank you for spreading joy and sweetness—our staff felt very appreciated!
Nothing warms a school day like a hot chocolate cart! ☕️🍫 Thank you to our PTO for spoiling our staff—your kindness never goes unnoticed!
🌟🎉 Happy Superintendent Appreciation Week! 🎉🌟
We’re sending BIG cheers and even BIGGER appreciation to the dream team leading our district!
👑 Superintendent Mrs. Dixon – Our fearless leader who keeps everything running smoothly and smiles while doing it!
✨ Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Williams – The magic behind the scenes who helps make all the great things happen!
Thank you both for your dedication, energy, and the heart you pour into our schools every single day. You make our district shine! 💙📘✨
Help us celebrate them this week! Drop your favorite emoji or a sweet message below! 👇😄💬
#SuperintendentWeek #WeAppreciateYou #DistrictDreamTeam
We’re sending BIG cheers and even BIGGER appreciation to the dream team leading our district!
👑 Superintendent Mrs. Dixon – Our fearless leader who keeps everything running smoothly and smiles while doing it!
✨ Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Williams – The magic behind the scenes who helps make all the great things happen!
Thank you both for your dedication, energy, and the heart you pour into our schools every single day. You make our district shine! 💙📘✨
Help us celebrate them this week! Drop your favorite emoji or a sweet message below! 👇😄💬
#SuperintendentWeek #WeAppreciateYou #DistrictDreamTeam
🎵 Band Concert! 🎵
Join us for a wonderful night of music at our Winter Band Concert on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM in the IHS Gym!
🎶 Come support our talented student musicians as they share all their hard work and holiday spirit!
🎟 Admission:
$8.00 per person
Children 5 and under: FREE
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨🎺🥁
Join us for a wonderful night of music at our Winter Band Concert on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM in the IHS Gym!
🎶 Come support our talented student musicians as they share all their hard work and holiday spirit!
🎟 Admission:
$8.00 per person
Children 5 and under: FREE
We can’t wait to see you there! ✨🎺🥁
📅✨ PTO Calendar Fundraiser Is Underway! ✨📅
It’s time to pick a day and pay! Our PTO Calendar Fundraiser has officially begun, and we’d love your support. 💛
🗓️ How it works:
Choose any open date on the calendar and donate the dollar amount that matches that day!
📲 Each class has its own QR code to make donating quick and easy.
🎯 Check the calendar to see what are end goals are and help them reach it!
Thank you for supporting our school—every dollar helps make a difference! ❤️🐾
It’s time to pick a day and pay! Our PTO Calendar Fundraiser has officially begun, and we’d love your support. 💛
🗓️ How it works:
Choose any open date on the calendar and donate the dollar amount that matches that day!
📲 Each class has its own QR code to make donating quick and easy.
🎯 Check the calendar to see what are end goals are and help them reach it!
Thank you for supporting our school—every dollar helps make a difference! ❤️🐾
🎅✨ PTO Sponsored Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit! ✨🤶
Get ready for some Christmas magic! Santa AND Mrs. Claus will be visiting classrooms on Tuesday, December 9th! 🎄❤️
📸 Pictures are $5.00
You can pay cash or simply scan the QR code to pay digitally—whichever is easiest for you!
Flyers were sent home, but if you need another one, just let us know and we’ll be happy to send one your way! 🎁✨
We can’t wait to spread some holiday cheer with Santa & Mrs. Claus! 🎅🤶🎄
Get ready for some Christmas magic! Santa AND Mrs. Claus will be visiting classrooms on Tuesday, December 9th! 🎄❤️
📸 Pictures are $5.00
You can pay cash or simply scan the QR code to pay digitally—whichever is easiest for you!
Flyers were sent home, but if you need another one, just let us know and we’ll be happy to send one your way! 🎁✨
We can’t wait to spread some holiday cheer with Santa & Mrs. Claus! 🎅🤶🎄
🎉✨ Congratulations to Our 2025–2026 Honorees! ✨🎉
We are so excited to announce this year’s outstanding honorees who go above and beyond for our school every single day! ❤️📚
👩🏫 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Mary Foret
Your dedication, heart, and passion for students shine in everything you do. We are so lucky to have you!
🌟 Staff Member of the Year: Mrs. Taylor Shelby
Thank you for your hard work, positivity, and the many ways you help make our school run smoothly. You make a difference daily!
👨👩👧 Parent of the Year: Mrs. Kassie Isbell
Your support, involvement, and commitment to our school community do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you so much!
Please help us celebrate these incredible individuals! 🎊👏
We are grateful for all they do to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. 💛🏫
We are so excited to announce this year’s outstanding honorees who go above and beyond for our school every single day! ❤️📚
👩🏫 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Mary Foret
Your dedication, heart, and passion for students shine in everything you do. We are so lucky to have you!
🌟 Staff Member of the Year: Mrs. Taylor Shelby
Thank you for your hard work, positivity, and the many ways you help make our school run smoothly. You make a difference daily!
👨👩👧 Parent of the Year: Mrs. Kassie Isbell
Your support, involvement, and commitment to our school community do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you so much!
Please help us celebrate these incredible individuals! 🎊👏
We are grateful for all they do to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. 💛🏫
💛✨ Help Us Support the Ronald McDonald House! ✨💛
We are collecting **pull tabs** to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, and we’d love your help! These tiny tabs make a BIG difference for families staying close to their children during medical care. 🏥❤️
Save your tabs, send them in tomorrow with your student they will be collected on Wednesday December 3rd. Let’s see how many we can collect together!
Thank you for helping us spread kindness—one pull tab at a time. 💛
We are collecting **pull tabs** to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, and we’d love your help! These tiny tabs make a BIG difference for families staying close to their children during medical care. 🏥❤️
Save your tabs, send them in tomorrow with your student they will be collected on Wednesday December 3rd. Let’s see how many we can collect together!
Thank you for helping us spread kindness—one pull tab at a time. 💛
🎄✨ Get ready, Wildcats! ✨🎄
Our *12 Days of Christmas Countdown* dress-up days start **Thursday, December 4th**! Each day will have a fun, festive theme to help us celebrate the season together. 🎅🧦🎁
We can’t wait to see all the holiday spirit fill our halls—let the countdown begin! ❤️💚
Our *12 Days of Christmas Countdown* dress-up days start **Thursday, December 4th**! Each day will have a fun, festive theme to help us celebrate the season together. 🎅🧦🎁
We can’t wait to see all the holiday spirit fill our halls—let the countdown begin! ❤️💚
🎶✨ Holiday Music Performance! ✨🎶
Get ready to be filled with holiday cheer! ❤️💚
Ms. Luckett will lead our 1st–3rd grade students as they perform their Holiday Music Program on Friday, December 12th at 2:00 PM in the gym. 🎄🎵
Come join us as our Wildcats spread some festive spirit through song — it’s sure to be a performance you don’t want to miss! 🎤⭐
#ETEMusic #HolidaySpirit #WildcatPride
Get ready to be filled with holiday cheer! ❤️💚
Ms. Luckett will lead our 1st–3rd grade students as they perform their Holiday Music Program on Friday, December 12th at 2:00 PM in the gym. 🎄🎵
Come join us as our Wildcats spread some festive spirit through song — it’s sure to be a performance you don’t want to miss! 🎤⭐
#ETEMusic #HolidaySpirit #WildcatPride
📬 PTO News Alert! 📬
Be on the lookout this week for our PTO Newsletter coming home with students! 📨 It’s packed with updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
🩵 Please take note of the information about the Clothes Closet for Nurse Mindy — your support makes a big difference for our students in need! 👕👟
And don’t forget — our next PTO meeting is Monday, November 10th at 6:00 PM in Room A11. 🗓️
We’d love to see you there! 💛
#ETEPTO #WildcatPride #ParentPower
Be on the lookout this week for our PTO Newsletter coming home with students! 📨 It’s packed with updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
🩵 Please take note of the information about the Clothes Closet for Nurse Mindy — your support makes a big difference for our students in need! 👕👟
And don’t forget — our next PTO meeting is Monday, November 10th at 6:00 PM in Room A11. 🗓️
We’d love to see you there! 💛
#ETEPTO #WildcatPride #ParentPower
📚✨ Last Chance to Shop the Book Fair! ✨📚
Tomorrow is the final day of our Book Fair! Don’t miss out on all the amazing books, fun gifts, and great reads for every age.
We’re excited to welcome parents and grandparents to stop by, browse, and shop with your students.
It’s the perfect time to pick up some new stories to enjoy together at home! ❤️
There will not be another one until the spring.
🎃 A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing parents who donated candy for our PTO sponsored school-wide trick-or-treat! 🍬 Your generosity helps make our celebration extra sweet! 💛
The winner of the contest is 2nd grade. However, we threw a trick in and every teacher that volunteered will be pied tomorrow.
👻 Reminder: Students may wear their school appropriate costumes tomorrow — just no masks, please! We can’t wait to see all the fun and creative outfits! 🐾✨
The winner of the contest is 2nd grade. However, we threw a trick in and every teacher that volunteered will be pied tomorrow.
👻 Reminder: Students may wear their school appropriate costumes tomorrow — just no masks, please! We can’t wait to see all the fun and creative outfits! 🐾✨
🌟🎉 Double the Cheers, Wildcats! 🎉🌟
We’re excited to celebrate another amazing September Staff Member of the Month — Mrs. Lyndsey Galbreath! 🐾❤️
Her kindness, hard work, and Wildcat spirit shine bright every single day! 💫
Thank you for going above and beyond to make our school a fun, welcoming place for everyone. 🍎🖤
Keep being the superstar you are! 🌟
The staff had amazing things to say:
-She is always kind, ready to help and smiling. The students love her!
-She’s always smiling, always willing to fill in wherever is needed, and is just an awesome person.
-Always helpful and patient
#WildcatPride #StaffOfTheMonth #WildcatStrong #YouMakeADifference
We’re excited to celebrate another amazing September Staff Member of the Month — Mrs. Lyndsey Galbreath! 🐾❤️
Her kindness, hard work, and Wildcat spirit shine bright every single day! 💫
Thank you for going above and beyond to make our school a fun, welcoming place for everyone. 🍎🖤
Keep being the superstar you are! 🌟
The staff had amazing things to say:
-She is always kind, ready to help and smiling. The students love her!
-She’s always smiling, always willing to fill in wherever is needed, and is just an awesome person.
-Always helpful and patient
#WildcatPride #StaffOfTheMonth #WildcatStrong #YouMakeADifference
🎉🐾 Wildcat Shoutout Time! 🐾🎉
Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our September Staff Member of the Month — Mrs. Amy Patrick! 🌟👏
From bright smiles to helping hands, she helps keep our school running strong and our spirits high! ❤️🖤
We’re so lucky to have you on our Wildcat team — you make every day a little brighter! ☀️🍎
The staff said awesome things:
-She is always staying on top of attendance. She always brightens my day when I walk into the office in the mornings.
-Always does more than just what’s in her job description
-Always looking out for us. (Especially when we forget to take attendance )
#WildcatPride #StaffStar #YouRock #TeamWildcat
Let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our September Staff Member of the Month — Mrs. Amy Patrick! 🌟👏
From bright smiles to helping hands, she helps keep our school running strong and our spirits high! ❤️🖤
We’re so lucky to have you on our Wildcat team — you make every day a little brighter! ☀️🍎
The staff said awesome things:
-She is always staying on top of attendance. She always brightens my day when I walk into the office in the mornings.
-Always does more than just what’s in her job description
-Always looking out for us. (Especially when we forget to take attendance )
#WildcatPride #StaffStar #YouRock #TeamWildcat
🍎✨ September Teacher of the Month! ✨🍎
Join us in celebrating our September Teacher of the Month — Mrs. Ashely Jones! 🎉👏
Their hard work, dedication, and passion for helping our Wildcats grow make a huge difference every single day. ❤️🖤
Thank you for all that you do to inspire, encourage, and lead with heart! 🌟
Our staff members had wonderful things to say:
-Mrs. Jones makes reading fun! She is always willing to help out and the students love her library.
-She works hard to help our students live learning and keeps them engaged and excited about school
-Her caught reading award makes kids want to read
-The kids love her. She is always smiling and greeting kids in the morning.
-Mrs.Jones has such wonderful enthusiasm about the kids and the library. The kids love her "Caught Reading" tickets and always love when it is their day to go to the library.
#WildcatPride #TeacherOfTheMonth #ThankATeacher
Join us in celebrating our September Teacher of the Month — Mrs. Ashely Jones! 🎉👏
Their hard work, dedication, and passion for helping our Wildcats grow make a huge difference every single day. ❤️🖤
Thank you for all that you do to inspire, encourage, and lead with heart! 🌟
Our staff members had wonderful things to say:
-Mrs. Jones makes reading fun! She is always willing to help out and the students love her library.
-She works hard to help our students live learning and keeps them engaged and excited about school
-Her caught reading award makes kids want to read
-The kids love her. She is always smiling and greeting kids in the morning.
-Mrs.Jones has such wonderful enthusiasm about the kids and the library. The kids love her "Caught Reading" tickets and always love when it is their day to go to the library.
#WildcatPride #TeacherOfTheMonth #ThankATeacher
📚✨ 3rd Grade Literacy Night! ✨📚
Join us Tuesday, November 4th from 5:30–6:30 PM for a fun and engaging evening all about reading! 🐾
Families are invited to come explore literacy activities, enjoy some quality time together, and learn ways to support reading at home.
🎉 Bonus: Students who attend will receive extra credit!
Don’t miss out on this exciting night of learning and fun — we can’t wait to see our 3rd grade Wildcats there! ❤️🖤
Join us Tuesday, November 4th from 5:30–6:30 PM for a fun and engaging evening all about reading! 🐾
Families are invited to come explore literacy activities, enjoy some quality time together, and learn ways to support reading at home.
🎉 Bonus: Students who attend will receive extra credit!
Don’t miss out on this exciting night of learning and fun — we can’t wait to see our 3rd grade Wildcats there! ❤️🖤
