Blair Elementary School - TCAPS

Reminder that today, Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️

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Reminder that Wednesday, June 10, is a half day and the last day of the school year! ☀️

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, please contact your school directly.

Last Friday, we celebrated our final round of THINK ticket winners for the 2025-2026 school year. We are so proud of our students' hard work and commitment to our THINK values, even as we wind down the school year. Way to go Bobcats!

Field and Water Day was so much fun! We had great weather and lots of smiles. Huge thank you to Ms. Grahl and Mr. Walter for organizing this amazing event!

It is the first Monday of the month and that means it is time to celebrate our Bobcat THINK Ambassadors. We are so proud of these students for being Team Players, Haiving Respect, being In Control, Never Giving Up, and being Kind. We also want to share a big thank you to all of the parents that showed to support their THINK Ambassadors this morning. We appreciate your partnerhsip! Way to go Bobcats!!

Thanks to all the reading students did last March, the Lorax paid us a visit and we now have five, beautiful new maples on the Blair Elementary playground and a new cherry tree out front! Great job with all that reading, Blair Bobcats! And a huge thank you to Grand Traverse Nursery for helping the Lorax get our trees planted! They look great!

Reminder: There is no school today, Monday, May 25.

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 25, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend!

The May 2026 edition of TCAPS District News is officially live! 🗞️✨

Stay connected with the latest stories, student highlights, and important updates from across our schools.

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Opening New Chapters: The Power of the Novel Study

Did you know that 3rd - 5th graders have the opportunity to engage in novel studies through the CKLA curriculum? These Novel Study Units are where "learning to read" transforms into "loving to read." By diving deep into these specific titles, our students are building more than just literacy—they’re building character:

- Stella Díaz Has Something to Say: Students are finding their own "inner starfish" as they learn about confidence, identity, and the bravery it takes to speak up.

- The Seasons of Styx Malone: This adventure pushes kids to analyze loyalty and friendship, weighing the thrill of the "extraordinary" against the value of home.

- The Science of Breakable Things: A beautiful look at using the scientific method to understand empathy and hope, connecting lab reports to real-life emotions.

The Big Benefit: Novel studies build reading stamina and critical thinking. Instead of just skimming, students learn to track complex themes and see the world through a new lens.