Tenino Elementary - Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow.

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1-hour this Sunday, Nov. 2nd

This is a friendly reminder that students in Grades K-8 eat for FREE! This includes both Breakfast and Lunch!
To view menus: https://teninosd.nutrislice.com/menu

The 4th grade scientists at TES have been learning all about the inner workings of living things throughout the month of October. First, they completed an investigation that inspected several types of flowers in classrooms where they learned how to identify a variety of plant structures. Then, with the support of over 20 family members and THS high school students, nearly 100 4th grade students gathered in the MP room in small groups to dissect squids under the direction of their teachers, Tim Edmonds, Annika Johanson, Becki Perez and Mishauna Ricker. This is a core memory for Tenino Tigers and this year's students did a fantastic job of being focused and responsible scientists through the entire experience.

Let's finish #NationalPrincipalAppreciationMonth strong!! Up first, Mrs. Van De Wege at Tenino Elementary!

"Jen has an infectious smile and constant positive attitude. She is organized and collaborates with all the staff to create as equitable an environment as possible. She is a fearless leader who tackles problems big and small, and she wants to see everyone succeed - staff and students alike. " - Mrs. Leao

This is a friendly reminder that there will be No School on Friday for our District In-Service day!

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, October 8th is an ACT Early Dismissal Day!

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

It's National Custodian Day!! We are grateful for our amazing team of custodians across the district! Thank you for keeping our schools clean and safe for our students!

It's ALMOST time for ✨SPIRIT WEEK✨

💫Monday October 6th - Mission: Comfy
💫Tuesday October 7th - Shining Stars
💫Wednesday October 8th - Wacky Wednesday
💫Thursday October 9th - Time Travel
💫Friday October 10th - Future Friday

It was a full house at our September School Board Meeting this week! We got to welcome several new staff to the district!

Welcome to Tenino!

Craig Conger - Food Service Worker
Jenelle Warren - District Nurse
Leah Gamino- nurse assistant
Megan Severse- SLPA

Parkside Elementary

Drew Hart - Learning Support Paraeducator
Ally Vestal - Leave Replacement for L. Johnson (Kindergarten)

Tenino Elementary

Rebecca Cook - Learning Support Special Education Teacher
Rebecca Perez - 4th Grade Teacher
Christian Tonkinson - 3rd Grade Teacher
Shannon Minerich - Learning Support Paraeducator
Mikayla Larsen - Learning Support Paraeducator
Kimmy Wilson - Student Success Support Specialist

Tenino Middle School

Savannah Harris - Learning Support Paraeducator
Bobby Wigren - Learning Support Paraeducator
Denise Tiedeman - Learning Support Paraeducator
Erin Wesly - Learning Support Paraeducator

Tenino High School

Catherine (Katie) Uy - Math Teacher
Anna Cinqmars - Learning Support Paraeducator
Diane Mortensen - Learning Support Paraeducator
Judea Murphy - Learning Support Paraeducator

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, September 17th is an ACT Early Dismissal Day!

Dismissal Times are as follows:

Parkside Elementary: Dismiss at 11:30am
Tenino Elementary: Dismiss at 11:40am
Tenino Middle School: Dismiss at 11:45am
Tenino High School: Dismiss at 11:50am

Bus Routes for the 2025-2026 School Year are now posted!!

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/191/Tenino/6002353/2526_Bus_Routes.xlsx

✨Retiree Spotlight - Mrs. Denise Rodriguez✨ Mrs. Rodriguez has worked in Tenino for 2️⃣6️⃣ years! She started her career in Hawaii before coming to Tenino. She’s looking forward to having morning coffee on the deck with her husband and spending more time with their 5 grandkids. Denise is excited to travel anytime during the year and one of her goals is to join a quilting guild. She’s going to miss the kids getting her humor and the faces they make! Thank you for your dedication to Tenino for so many years. We will miss you but wish you all the best in your retirement!

TES Point Defiance Zoo takeover was a success!! A huge THANK YOU to the 85+ amazing chaperones who volunteered alongside our dedicated staff to make our school-wide field trip to Point Defiance Zoo such an incredible day! Your time, energy, and support made this educational adventure possible for ALL of our students. We couldn't have done it without you!

ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS! IMPORTANT CISPUS MEETING TONIGHT - May 14th Time: 6:30 PM Location: TMS Library Who Should Attend: ALL parents of upcoming 6th graders This meeting will provide essential information about the Cispus Outdoor Education Program for next year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this important 6th grade experience!

🍩VIP Breakfast🍩 Friday May 9th 7:30-8:15AM Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, etc. Each student can bring up to two VIP's!

TES SPRING BOOK FAIR! March 26th & 27th - Wednesday & Thursday, During Conference Times. Set up an eWallet for your student! Create a digital money in an eWallet so that your student can shop at the fair with ease! This will help eliminate any worry for students/parents of losing or forgetting money. Students will pick out their items, bring to register to look up their name to see their balance and check out easily. See scholastic.com to set up!

Join us for the 5th grade concert: UNDER THE OCEAN Tuesday, March 18th 7:00 PM 🐡🌊🐙🐚 Our talented 5th graders have been working hard to prepare this spectacular underwater-themed concert! Come enjoy their beautiful music and celebrate their accomplishments. We look forward to seeing you there!

This week is Education Support Professionals Appreciation!!! We are incredibly thankful for our Secretaries & Clerical staff, Paraeducators, Maintenance, Technology, Custodial, Food Service and Nursing staff!! Without you, our days wouldn't run as smoothly as they do! You are the glue that holds us all together!!