Welcome to September!

For the past 3 weeks, students and staff have been getting settled into the year. Routines have been established, and expectations have been set. We are very excited about the learning that has already occurred, and we look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

PM1 Assessments are underway. This week students in grades 3-5 will be taking the FAST ELA and Math Assessments.

College Week, our next SAC meeting, and Progress Reports are coming up. Fall Picture Day, a TAES Spirit Night, and a PD Day are also scheduled this month.

See below for all the details about these events and for other school updates and messages.

With pride and excitement,

Mrs. Miglionico, Principal

Morning Drop-Off/Breakfast: 7:50 am - 8:15 am

First Bell/Report to Class: 8:15 am

Tardy Bell: 8:20 am

Dismissal: 3:15 pm (2:15 pm on Wednesday)

All campus visitors should enter through the front office. Please note that the front office remains locked throughout the day. When visitors arrive at the front office, they should ring the doorbell on the doors on the side of the building. The doors facing the parking lot are exit only. A staff member will answer your ring and open the door once you indicate the reason for your visit. Please have your ID ready if you are checking out your student or need a visitor's badge.

Florida law restricts the use of cell phones during the school day. Students must turn off cell phones and place cell phones and ear buds/headphones in their backpack when they arrive at school. These items must remain stored away during the school day and should not be used until students exit campus.

Attached is the district cell phone policy that was established for reference.

Quarterly drills will be held this month.

Teachers will review the purpose and directions for these emergency drills to prepare the students.

Please also discuss safety drills with your students and remind them to remain quiet and follow directions at all times.

Please see below for the 2025-2026 TAES Dress Code Guidelines.

Note:

Students not in dress code will receive a minor infraction. Multiple minor infractions can lead to a referral and a lose of PBIS event participation.

This year the official communication platform for SDOC schools is ParentSquare. SDOC schools will no longer be using Remind or ClassDojo to communicate with families. Please review the attached flyer for instructions for setting up your account and to select your notification preference - email, text, and/or app notification. Once you setup your account, you will be able to send and receive messages directly with teachers and the school.

Messages from the district will be labeled SDOC and messages from Thacker Avenue will be labeled TAES.

Stay informed and sign-up today!

In addition to ParentSquare, school information will also be posted on our website and social media sites. Please follow us online for the latest news, updates, and pictures from classroom and campus events!

Facebook: ThackerAve

Instagram: thackeravenue

Website: https://taes.osceolaschools.net

Students in grades 3-5 will complete their PM1 FAST Assessments this week. STAR and FAST make-up sessions will start next week for any students that were absent on their assessment days.

September Testing Schedule

Tuesday, Sept 2nd - FAST ELA Testing: Grades 3-5

Thursday, Sept 4th - FAST Math Testing: Grades 3-5

Week of September 8th: Make-up STAR & FAST Testing

Week of September 15th: Make-up STAR & FAST Testing

In order to help build school spirit and comradery amongst our students, this year we are rolling out the Thacker Avenue Wildcat House System.

Each grade level has adopted a Wildcat and color to represent their grade level team or "House". House teams will compete in various categories throughout the year and will have the opportunity to earn incentives and recognition.

Throughout the year, we will also host Wildcat days and students may wear their House color. Please consider purchasing a basic shirt in their House color so your student can participate.

Below is the basic House information. We will continue to share more details about each House in the coming weeks.

Parents we hope you will also get in the spirit and represent your student's House too!

Wildcat: Lion Cubs

Color: Tie-dye

Wildcat: Cheetahs

Color: Purple

Wildcat: Pumas

Color: Yellow

Wildcat: Leopards

Color: Blue

Wildcat: Jaguars

Color: Teal

Wildcat: Tigers

Color: Orange

Wildcat: Lions

Color: Tie-dye

Students and staff are encouraged to participate in these year's College Week theme days and activities!

Join us this week for our 2nd School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting of the year! This is a great way to get involved on campus.

During this meeting the School Improvement Plan (SIP) will be presented for SAC approval. Join us to review the plan, to receive monthly updates from school leaders, to share any concerns, or ask questions.

There is no school for students on Friday, September 26th due to the district-wide Professional Learning Day.

Please remember to call or provide a note to excuse a student's absence. It is very important that information regarding a student's absence is provided to avoid potential truancy notifications.

If you are interested in getting involved on our campus, volunteering at special events, and/or attending field trips, you will need to be an Oasis approved volunteer. Visit the website below for more information and the Oasis application.

No School - Labor Day

FAST Reading: Grades 3-5

Early Release Wednesday

FAST Math: Grades 3-5

Regular Bell Schedule

9/8 - 9/12: College Week

9/10: SAC Meeting

9/12: 1st Quarter Progress Reports

9/22: Fall Picture Day

9/25: TAES Spirit Night @ Abracadabra

9/26: No School - Teacher PD Day

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: