Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

That’s a wrap on 2025-2026! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this year so special. Have a wonderful summer! ☀️ 🐻

Congratulations to our "Support Staff Member of the Month" -Ms. Hartford! 🩵🧸
Her nominators said:
“Ms. Hartford is an outstanding staff who supports all students and staff. She offers breaks or snacks to those in need and created a calm space for teachers and students. Ms. Hartford cares about everyone's self-being and encourages positive self-talk.”

“Ms. Hartford stays calm in tough situations and cares deeply for our students. We are so fortunate to have her!”

Congratulations to our May Teacher of the Month- Mrs. Wichman!
Her nominators said:
“Mrs. Wichman is an excellent 3rd grade teacher. Her organization and classroom management is top-notch. We are so glad she is back as a teddy bear!”

“Mrs. Wichman has great classroom management and works hard for all of her students. We appreciate all she does!”

Special shoutout to kstate CREDIT UNION for donating our gifts. We appreciate you! 🎉

It was a beautiful night for a Blacktop Bash! We loved seeing so many students, family members, and former Teddy Bears. 🧸

We couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of the TR PRO and Boys & Girls Club! Want to help support more TR PTO activities like this? Consider donating to the fundraiser drive and sharing with others - 2 weeks remain your help reach our goal!

https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/tr-pto-teacher-fund

Happy School Nurse Day to the very best — Nurse Mindi Woods Sturm! 💙🩺

Thank you for every bandage, ice pack, comforting hug, and caring heart you share with our students and staff each day. Your kindness, patience, and dedication make such a difference in our school family. We are so lucky to have you caring for all of us!

Today we celebrate YOU and all the ways you keep our school healthy, safe, and smiling. 🌟

May 6th is National Bike to School Day, sponsored by Kansas Safe Routes to school! Bike to School Day helps us celebrate biking as a safe, healthy, and fun way to get to school and around the community.

Helmets and bike locks are highly encouraged for all riders! K-2 students should ride with an older sibling or trusted adult. If the bike racks are full in front of TR on this day, the playground fence can be used to lock up bikes.

Congratulations to our "Support Staff Member of the Month" Ms. Tonya! 💙🧸

Her nominators said:
“Always greets everyone with a smile, knows all the kids by name, learned the new ordering system & got all our orders placed. You Rock, Tonya!!!”

“Tonya is the best! She is always willing to jump in and help out wherever there is a need! Thank you Tonya for being a great Teddybear!"

Congratulations to our April Teacher of the Month- Mrs. George!
Her nominators said:
“Mrs. George has stepped into her new role so well! She is passionate about meeting student needs and working as a team!”

“Mrs. George is working to help all students with every second of her day, but the way she supports paras and teachers is also exceptional! We are lucky to have her!”

Also, special shoutout to kstate CREDIT UNION for sponsoring our "Teacher of the Month" gifts! We appreciate you!💙🧸

Join us on Thursday, May 7th for our "Blacktop Bash"! There will be so much fun for the entire family. Activities include:
Book Fair
Outdoor Games
Family Activities
Free treat for all TR students

*Note: Students must attend with a parent or responsible caregiver

We hope to see all of our Teddy Bears there! 💙🧸

We are only 1 WEEK away from our BOGO Book Fair!

The fair will run from May 4th-8th. Students can shop before school, after school and during our "Blacktop Bash" event on Thursday, May 7th.

Every item at this fair is Buy one, Get one FREE! Don't miss out on this excellent deal!

If you are interested in setting up an e-wallet for your child, follow this link to get one set up. The best way to pay for books at the fair! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/ewallet.html

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Happy Reading, Teddy Bears! 🐻🩵📚