🎡✨ Calling all creatives! ✨🎡
Entries are now open for the 2026 Lake County Fair, happening April 10–19! Show off your talents in Fine Arts, Food Arts & Sciences, Confectionery Arts, Home & Hobby, and Horticulture.
🗓️ Important deadlines:
• Most categories must be registered by 5:00 PM on March 13
• Plein Aire and Photography entries are due by 5:00 PM on April 3
👉 For registration details and guidelines, visit “Creative Living” on the fair’s website.
📞 Questions? Contact Leah Fischer at 352-551-7407 or cfcreativeliving@gmail.com
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We can’t wait to see Lake County’s creativity shine! 🌟
Entries are now open for the 2026 Lake County Fair, happening April 10–19! Show off your talents in Fine Arts, Food Arts & Sciences, Confectionery Arts, Home & Hobby, and Horticulture.
🗓️ Important deadlines:
• Most categories must be registered by 5:00 PM on March 13
• Plein Aire and Photography entries are due by 5:00 PM on April 3
👉 For registration details and guidelines, visit “Creative Living” on the fair’s website.
📞 Questions? Contact Leah Fischer at 352-551-7407 or cfcreativeliving@gmail.com
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We can’t wait to see Lake County’s creativity shine! 🌟
🎉📣 Calling All Families & Community Partners! 📣🎉
Join us for our next School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting on Wednesday, January 22 from 4:30–5:30 PM!
This is your chance to have a voice, share ideas, and help shape the future of our school. 💡✨
👶 Childcare provided so you can fully participate—stress free!
We can’t do this work without YOU. Come be part of the conversation and make an impact! 💙🐾
Join us for our next School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting on Wednesday, January 22 from 4:30–5:30 PM!
This is your chance to have a voice, share ideas, and help shape the future of our school. 💡✨
👶 Childcare provided so you can fully participate—stress free!
We can’t do this work without YOU. Come be part of the conversation and make an impact! 💙🐾
📣 Join us for our January PTO Meeting!
🗓 Thursday, January 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Media Center
We’d love your input as we share how PTO supports our school and how you can make a difference. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, teacher, or staff member—you are welcome!
👶 Childcare will be provided.
Come learn, share ideas, and help us continue to support our Bullpups! 🐾❤️
Where will you be next Tuesday, Jan. 27th? Come read across America's National Parks with us from 5:30–7:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly Literacy Night with our Read, White & Blue theme, celebrating 250 chapters of America!
This camping-themed evening 🏕️ will include engaging reading activities and practical strategies families can use together to strengthen literacy skills.
Wear your red, white, and blue, bring the whole family, and enjoy an evening of learning, connection, and fun. Sonny's BBQ will help us provide dinner as we sit around a "campfire" and enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and a bottle of water.
This camping-themed evening 🏕️ will include engaging reading activities and practical strategies families can use together to strengthen literacy skills.
Wear your red, white, and blue, bring the whole family, and enjoy an evening of learning, connection, and fun. Sonny's BBQ will help us provide dinner as we sit around a "campfire" and enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and a bottle of water.
🐾 January Bullpup Bark is Here! 🐾
Bullpup parents and families — we invite you to take a moment to read our January Bullpup Bark! Inside, you’ll find important updates, activities, and highlights from around our school community.
📖 Click the link below to read the latest edition:
👉 https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7CKSpSa4/LPOQL2ZHrWKPBo5r4b9t-w/view?utm_content=DAG7CKSpSa4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2e055e86c3
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Bullpups! ❤️🐶
Bullpup parents and families — we invite you to take a moment to read our January Bullpup Bark! Inside, you’ll find important updates, activities, and highlights from around our school community.
📖 Click the link below to read the latest edition:
👉 https://www.canva.com/design/DAG7CKSpSa4/LPOQL2ZHrWKPBo5r4b9t-w/view?utm_content=DAG7CKSpSa4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2e055e86c3
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Bullpups! ❤️🐶
The National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest is now open for submissions! This year's theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." We encourage students to think about what safety means to them and how they view bus drivers and community members as everyday heroes who help ensure they get to school safely. Posters should be submitted to the department's School Transportation Management Section by April 17, 2026. Send entries by U.S. Mail or overnight courier to: Florida Department of Education, NSBSW Poster Contest Administrator, 325 W Gaines Street - Suite 834, Tallahassee FL 32399-0400. Learn more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y36OdmPNhhEdrcmHHeG-X9_DzhmweR3d/view?usp=sharing
💙🐾 Law Enforcement Appreciation 🐾💙
Although Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was on January 9th, we want to take a moment to proudly recognize Officer Martin and thank him for all he does for our Bullpup family.
Officer Martin is more than a law enforcement officer—he is a role model, mentor, and trusted presence on our campus. He shows our students what it means to be caring, dependable, and respectful, while also demonstrating bravery, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to keeping our school safe.
His dedication, positive attitude, and genuine care for our students and staff make him a true Bullpup at heart. We are grateful for his service, his courage, and the example he sets each day.
Thank you, Officer Martin, for protecting, supporting, and believing in our students. 💙🐾
Although Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was on January 9th, we want to take a moment to proudly recognize Officer Martin and thank him for all he does for our Bullpup family.
Officer Martin is more than a law enforcement officer—he is a role model, mentor, and trusted presence on our campus. He shows our students what it means to be caring, dependable, and respectful, while also demonstrating bravery, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to keeping our school safe.
His dedication, positive attitude, and genuine care for our students and staff make him a true Bullpup at heart. We are grateful for his service, his courage, and the example he sets each day.
Thank you, Officer Martin, for protecting, supporting, and believing in our students. 💙🐾
🎉🛍️ Our School Store Fundraiser Starts TODAY! 🛍️🎉
We’re excited to officially launch our School Store Fundraiser, an easy way to support our school just by shopping online!
When you shop using our school’s link, a portion of every purchase goes directly back to our school—up to 50% of each purchase supports classrooms, resources, and student opportunities. Best of all, your support continues for a full year whenever you shop through SchoolStore.com.
❤️ Families and supporters can also donate directly to classrooms through Caring for Classrooms gift cards, helping provide much-needed supplies and learning materials for our students.
👉 Start shopping and supporting our school here:
https://www.schoolstore.com/cgi/SSCHomePage?asd_number=0000001196
Thank you for supporting our Bullpup students and staff! 🐾❤️
We’re excited to officially launch our School Store Fundraiser, an easy way to support our school just by shopping online!
When you shop using our school’s link, a portion of every purchase goes directly back to our school—up to 50% of each purchase supports classrooms, resources, and student opportunities. Best of all, your support continues for a full year whenever you shop through SchoolStore.com.
❤️ Families and supporters can also donate directly to classrooms through Caring for Classrooms gift cards, helping provide much-needed supplies and learning materials for our students.
👉 Start shopping and supporting our school here:
https://www.schoolstore.com/cgi/SSCHomePage?asd_number=0000001196
Thank you for supporting our Bullpup students and staff! 🐾❤️
🛼📚 Roll down to help raise funds for our Tavares Elementary 5th Grade! 🐾🐾
Join us for a fun night at Skate World Leesburg on January 20 from 5:30–7:30 PM.
❤️ Admission is just $9, and all proceeds will support our 5th grade fundraiser.
Bring the whole family, lace up those skates, and help support our amazing 5th graders! 🐾
Wishing all of our families and partners peace and prosperity in the new year! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. We will see you soon!
Thank you to Beau & Crystal for coming to Tavares Elementary School today! You are always so good to us, and we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. The Hot Chocolate bar was a huge hit—thank you for providing so many delicious flavors and tasty toppings. Our staff and students felt the love! ❤️☕
Thank you to LCSO for stopping by Tavares Elementary School and delivering 10 baskets for some of our families. We are grateful for your generosity and for the strong relationship we share. Working together makes a difference for our kids and our community. 💙
Thank you to Cindy at The Cross Church for supporting so many of our children in need by coordinating families to adopt them for the holidays. Because of your kindness, many of our students will wake up to joy on Christmas morning. We are truly grateful for all you do for Tavares Elementary School. Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️
Thank you to Debi Canaday for connecting the Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter motorcycle club with Tavares Elementary. What they did for our children in need was truly unbelievable. Their kindness and generosity filled our hearts, and words cannot express how grateful we are for their support during the holidays. Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️
The CompassLife Church has been such a blessing to Tavares Elementary School. Their dedication to making sure our children in need have snacks throughout the day and food on the weekends means so much to our families. During the holidays, they went above and beyond by collecting toys for our students. We are so grateful for your love and generosity—thank you Marlene Seamans-Conn, Gigi Norris, and Amber Callahan! We love you all! ❤️🎄
A huge thank you to Thomas Cottle and Painters Unleashed for their incredible generosity and heart for our students. Closing two businesses so employees could shop for toys and then delivering a trailer full to Tavares Elementary is beyond amazing. We cannot thank you enough for thinking of our children in need and for the joy you’ve brought to our families this Christmas. We are so grateful for this new partnership. Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄❤️
A huge thank you to our own Coach Chrissy Baker and her friends for spending their Friday night shopping for our children in need. Our students are so lucky to have people like you who care so deeply. You are all amazing—thank you for your generosity and heart! ❤️
We are so grateful to Nicole Abbarno and her family for their generosity and support of our Tavares Elementary children. Thank you for spreading joy and kindness this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄❤️
🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Tavares Elementary! ✨🎄
As the holidays approach, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the amazing individuals and organizations who have supported our students this season. Your generosity has brought toys, treats, food, clothing, and joy to our children in need—and helped make our holiday celebrations extra special!
A special thank you to:
✨Beau & Crystal – for the Hot Chocolate bar and delicious toppings
✨LCSO – for baskets for our families
✨Cindy at The Cross Church – for arranging holiday adoptions
✨Nam Knights Green Swamp Chapter & Debi Canaday – for supporting our children in need
✨Coach Chrissy Baker & friends – for shopping for our students
✨Nicole Abbarno & family – for toy donations
✨Amanda Nelson & Martial Arts World – for adopting children in need
✨Marlene Seamans-Conn, Gigi Norris, Sunshine Callahan, CompassLife Church – for pantry and holiday support
✨Thomas Cottle & Painters Unleashed – for bringing toys for our students
✨Boo Boo Cow Foundation – for donating sweatshirts and hoodies
✨Jason West, Caskeys Mower Shop – for the amazing Polar Express train
✨Crystal McIntyre & friends – for making a special gift for our VPK teacher
✨Marlin Construction Company, Inc. – for donating the trailer for our downtown Tavares parade
✨ARK Home Improvements, Justin Brewer, & Cody Burger – for helping bring the Polar Express train to life for the parade
✨Our Tavares Elementary PTO – for everything you do to help us celebrate the season and support our students
Your kindness, generosity, and support have helped make our Polar Express theme come alive, from decorations inside and outside the school to the parade float, and have brought joy to so many students and families.
From all of us at Tavares Elementary—thank you, happy holidays, and a joyful New Year! ❤️🎁💙
📚✨ Exciting News from Tavares Elementary! ✨📚
We are thrilled to share that the Friends of Reading Executive Board has approved our funding request for $500 to restock our book vending machine!
A huge thank you to the Friends of Reading for supporting our innovative approach to encouraging student achievement and fostering a love of reading. Your generosity will help improve literacy skills for students of all ages here in Lake County.
We are so grateful for your support in making reading fun and accessible for everyone. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of readers! ❤️📖
