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May 2026 Taft Tiger Tales

Posted Date: 05/04/26 (03:30 PM)
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Tiger Tales

Taft Elementary Community School Newsletter

Culture Fest Fun!

A note from our Principal

May 1, 2026

Dear Families,

May is a time to celebrate and reflect, and at Taft we celebrate our growth, our diversity, and our Tiger PRIDE. This month we will celebrate all of these things, and you may notice your children reflecting on their own growth and their unique contributions to our community school.

Next week will celebrate that our diversity is our strength at our annual Culture Fest, happening May 7th from 5-7pm, here at Taft. Please bring a food dish to share, and feel free to dress in a way that celebrates who you are and where you are from.

The following week (May 11-15th) we will celebrate our students' growth in reading this year. One of our school-wide goals has been to improve reading proficiency, and we will celebrate student growth with another FREE BOOK FAIR in the library this week. All students will bring home 5 free books to continue building on their reading successes.

We will also celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Taft that week (May 11-16th). Feel free to contribute to our teacher appreciation lunch, drop off some Keurig Coffee pods for the teachers' lounge, or just send them an appreciation.

We are also reflecting on our Staff, Student, and Family engagement survey results which we recieved this week. We will share highlights with you before the end of the school year, and use this feedback to celebrate and plan our goals for next year.

We strive to provide a rigorous, inclusive, and joyful learning space for your child and every child, every day. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or celebrations.

Sincerely,

Amy Collinge
Principal & Lead Learner
Taft Elementary
 
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Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities


  • May 6: Taft Bike Bus, meet at Magnolia Apts at 8am and bike/walk to school with us!
  • May 7: Culture Fest, 5-7pm
  • May 11-15: Taft Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 11-15: Free Book Fair Celebrating our Literacy Growth this Year!
  • May 19: No School for Students (Election Day)
  • May 20: Field Day
  • May 21: Year Book Signing on Playground 9:00-9:30am, families welcome to join us!
  • May 21: Taft Family Food Pantry
  • May 22: Last Day of School (early release @ 1:15pm), report cards go home with students.
 

Join the Taft Family Collective!

Taft doesn’t have a traditional PTO or PTA. We have a unique parent group called the Taft Family Collective who focuses on family engagement and supporting the school and teachers in a variety of ways.
In the past, TFC has organized school-wide events like skate night at Treasure Valley Skate (2024) and POJOs night (2025). This year our TFC hosted two park gatherings at Sunset Park and are directing the rest of their efforts (and funds) toward providing free yearbooks for every Taft student. If you would like to cover the cost of your child's yearbook (about $12/book), or support this and other Taft Family Collective initiatives, please make a donation here. All donations will be listed as "Taft Family Collective."

 

Raising Awareness About Technology

For the past several years we have seen an increase in concerns related to students' use of electronic devices and social media platforms outside of school hours. If you have not already, please ensure that you are regularly monitoring any electronic devices and social media accounts that you allow your child to access, for their safety as much as the safety of others. At school we use Classwize to monitor student use of technology during the day. At home you can set up Qustodio to do the same thing. Here are some resources with additional information:
 

Online Registration is still Open for Kindergarten!

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1? If you haven't already, it is time to register them for kindergarten! Please share this with friends and neighbors to help us reach more kindergartners. Please reach out to Mrs. Enrico (colista.enrico@boiseschools.org) with any questions or to schedule a registration appointment if you need assistance.
 
Boise Schools offers Free Summer Meals at various locations with dates and times listed.
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Boise High Brave Girls Basketball Camp

Check out this flyer for Boise High Basketball Camp!
Illustration for Boise Public Library's "Unearth a Story" summer reading program featuring dinosaurs and children reading.
Boise Brave Junior High Softball recruitment flyer for incoming 7th graders, featuring team logo and schedule details.
 

Join our team at Taft!

Do you love working with a team? Are you looking for a way to give back to our community with a flexible schedule? We are always looking for qualified substitutes and interpreters! To apply to be a substitute in any area (classroom teacher, playground supervisor, special education assistant), please follow the instructions here. We now offer higher pay for substitutes serving in qualified special education positions. To join our team of interpreters please contact Diane Goicoechea-Price.
Boise Schools seeks interpreters. Requirements: excellent communication skills, fluent English, and flexible schedule.
 

Interested in English Language Classes?

Here is an opportunity for in free person English language classes here in Boise.
 

Notification of Threat Assessment Process

Safety of our students and staff is our priority in the Boise School District. Part of that priority is our district-wide threat assessment process, and communicating this process to you. Please see this notification for more information on how we engage in the threat assessment process.
Poster with the slogan 'SEE TELL NOW!' encouraging awareness and reporting of concerns.
 
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Taft Elementary Community School

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