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Dear Taft Elementary Families,
At Taft, "The World's Greatest Elementary School," student safety and smooth daily operations are always our top priorities.
As a follow-up to our earlier communication regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures, we are asking for everyone's cooperation to keep our parking lot and drop-off loop safe, organized, and moving efficiently.
Critical Parking Lot Guidelines
- No Stopping or Parking in the Drop-Off Loop: The loop is strictly reserved for quick, continuous drop-offs and pick-ups. Stopping, idling, or parking in the loop creates severe traffic delays and safety hazards for other families and staff.
- Do Not Exit Your Vehicle in the Loop: Drivers must remain inside their vehicles at all times while in the arrival/dismissal loop.
- Parking Requirement for Escorts: If you need to exit your vehicle to walk your student into the building, meet them at the doors, or stand in line, you MUST park your vehicle in a designated parking spot.
Why This Matters
When vehicles stop or drivers exit in the active loop, it creates a bottleneck that backs traffic up onto adjacent roadways and slows down the morning routine for our entire school community. Following these expectations ensures that all students arrive and depart safely and on time.
Thank you for your continuous support, cooperation, and commitment to keeping Taft "The World's Greatest Elementary School."
Sincerely,
Brandon C. Cox
Principal, Taft Elementary School
November Newsletter Principal: Brandon C. Cox
Principal's Message: Embracing the Season, Family & Effort
Dear Taft-Galloway Families,
As autumn settles in, the vibrant leaves begin to fall, the air grows crisp, and the clocks roll back, November reminds us that time moves quickly. With the changing season comes a wonderful opportunity to slow down, pause, and focus on what matters most: family, gratitude, and spending quality time together.
Dear Taft-Galloway Families,
As we settle into the new school year, we want to address a critical matter regarding student safety and operational efficiency: timely student pickup at the end of the school day.
School Schedule & Pickup Expectations
- School Hours: 9:10 AM – 4:00 PM
- Dismissal Time: 4:00 PM
- Student Pickup Window: Students must be picked up promptly at 4:00 PM.
Farewell to Mrs. Alicia Donahee and Welcome Ms. LaDonna Walker!
We are grateful to Mrs. Alicia Donahee for her dedicated service as our secretary over the past few years; her hard work and commitment have been vital to our school community, and we wish her the very best in her next chapter. At the same time, it is an absolute pleasure to extend an extremely warm welcome to our new secretary, Ms. LaDonna Walker. We are thrilled to have her join our team and can’t wait for her to experience the heart and energy of the "World's Greatest Elementary School."
Important Dates & Reminders:
- April 29: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)
- M-STEP Testing: Assessment season for grades 3–5 begins this month.
We kindly ask all parents and guardians to take a few moments to watch this video, which outlines our parking lot procedures and explains the importance behind them. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
Taft Galloway — "The World's Greatest Elementary School"
Happy February, Taft Galloway Families! We’ve officially made it through the deepest part of winter. As we look forward to the ground thawing and the days getting longer, we have several important updates to ensure our school continues to run smoothly and our students stay healthy and active.
Welcome back to "The World’s Greatest Elementary School!" We hope you had a restful and joyful winter break. As we dive into the new year and begin our second trimester, there is a noticeable energy throughout our school. We are so excited to see our students back in their classrooms, ready to grow, learn, and lead.