Taft Elementary School

A big thank you to Dr Jill Wagers for sharing Lessons in a Lunchbox with our 3rd graders! Dr Jill talked about important ways to take care of our teeth and each student received a special kit with all of the important tools to keep our teeth healthy!

We will be celebrating diversity and community at Taft Elementary School’s annual Cultural Fest tomorrow! This amazing event celebrates the diversity of the students attending Taft Elementary School along with the community through music, dance, food, and art. 🌍🎉 For the past six years, D.L. Evans Bank has proudly supported this event through donations of money, food, and volunteers thanks to the dedicated efforts of Adah Elliott (Operations Officer at Boise West State location). This year our employees from our Boise, ID, locations have lent a hand by preparing delicious PB&J sandwiches to share during Cultural Fest. Additionally, our West State Street staff regularly volunteers at the school's food pantry events.

Left to Right: Bailey Key (Loan Assistant), Tanya Brisson (Taft First Grade Teacher and Event Coordinator), Adah Elliott (Operations Supervisor), and Jarrett Orthman (Regular Part-Time Teller).

Show your teachers how much you appreciate them!

🌟 Join us in celebrating our incredible front office duo, Mrs. Enrico and Ms. Miranda! 🏫 Their flexibility, humor, organization, and unwavering support make them the true backbone of our school community. Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly and brightening our days with your laughter! 🌈 🙌👏

Taft Garden Club is a free, weekly play-based exploration for students and families in our beautiful Taft Community Garden! Co-hosted by Boise Urban Garden School, we grow food AND our gardening skills together thru art and STEM with different themes and activities every week. This year we will be meeting on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am thru the summer. Bring a water bottle and a friend! See you in the garden!

During the month of April, Taft teachers will be working together in small groups to learn more about effective ways to work with behavior challenges in the classroom. At the same time, we'll be offering a 3 week Tiger Talk where parents can learn more about effective ways to work with behavior challenges at home!

There are many common topics both groups will be talking about, including helping children recognize mistakes, take responsibility, and allowing time and space to take responsibility.
In these 3 one hour classes, we will address your most difficult parenting challenges with tried and true Love and Logic techniques.
Parenting is not easy but it may be our most important job! Join us at Tiger Talks in April, connect with other parents and learn fun ways to help your child become more respectful and responsible. This Tiger Talk will be taught by former Taft Elementary School Counselor, Julie Drews!

Tiger Talk: Love and Logic
April 3rd 2:00-3:00pm
April 10th 2:00-3:00pm
April 17th 2:00-3:00pm

Questions? Contact Jenny Hirst, [email protected]