🌟 Join the TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge! 🌟
Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) way to keep your child engaged this summer? The TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge is back!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 6th grade students, this annual challenge runs June 1 – August 1 and is designed to inspire a lifelong love of serving others. 💛
Families will receive weekly ideas, resources, and simple ways to give back—making it easy for kids to support their neighbors and strengthen their communities in creative and exciting ways.
🎉 Bonus: Students who complete the challenge will be invited to a special carnival celebration at the Tennessee Residence in September, hosted by the Governor and First Lady Lee!
📲 Ready to get started?
Visit the First Lady’s website for details and registration, or contact Tennessee.Serves@tn.gov for more information.
Let’s make a difference together this summer! 💫
Looking for a meaningful (and fun!) way to keep your child engaged this summer? The TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge is back!
Open to rising Kindergarten through rising 6th grade students, this annual challenge runs June 1 – August 1 and is designed to inspire a lifelong love of serving others. 💛
Families will receive weekly ideas, resources, and simple ways to give back—making it easy for kids to support their neighbors and strengthen their communities in creative and exciting ways.
🎉 Bonus: Students who complete the challenge will be invited to a special carnival celebration at the Tennessee Residence in September, hosted by the Governor and First Lady Lee!
📲 Ready to get started?
Visit the First Lady’s website for details and registration, or contact Tennessee.Serves@tn.gov for more information.
Let’s make a difference together this summer! 💫
Happy National Kindergarten Day! 🎉✏️
Today we celebrate our littlest learners who bring BIG smiles, curious minds, and endless energy to our school every day! From learning their ABCs to making new friends, kindergarten is where the magic begins. 💛
Join us in giving a shoutout to our amazing kindergarten students and teachers who make every day an adventure in learning! 📚✨
#NationalKindergartenDay #FutureLeaders #SchoolFamily
Today we celebrate our littlest learners who bring BIG smiles, curious minds, and endless energy to our school every day! From learning their ABCs to making new friends, kindergarten is where the magic begins. 💛
Join us in giving a shoutout to our amazing kindergarten students and teachers who make every day an adventure in learning! 📚✨
#NationalKindergartenDay #FutureLeaders #SchoolFamily
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
#ScholasticBookFairs
The Scholastic Book Fair is here. SAVE THE DATE for April 17 - April 24 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool
The bookfair will open after testing is finished for the day.
#ScholasticBookFairs
The bookfair will open after testing is finished for the day.
#ScholasticBookFairs
Ready, Set...PLAY!
Save the Date! SES is excited to host our Family Fitness Night on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00–6:00 PM! 💪🎈
(Remember! There will be no LEAPS After School on this day! )
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled, interactive evening packed with games, activities, and opportunities to move, laugh, and PLAY together! 🏃♀️🎯
This is a great chance to spend quality time, stay active, and make some awesome memories as a family. ❤️
✨ You don’t want to miss this one—see you there! ✨
Save the Date! SES is excited to host our Family Fitness Night on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00–6:00 PM! 💪🎈
(Remember! There will be no LEAPS After School on this day! )
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled, interactive evening packed with games, activities, and opportunities to move, laugh, and PLAY together! 🏃♀️🎯
This is a great chance to spend quality time, stay active, and make some awesome memories as a family. ❤️
✨ You don’t want to miss this one—see you there! ✨
📣 Spencer Elementary Families – TCAP is Here! 📣
It’s time to show what you know during TCAP testing at Spencer Elementary School! 🌟📘
🗓️ Testing Window: April 13th – April 24th
We are so proud of our students and know they are ready to do their best! 💙 To help support a successful testing season, we encourage families to follow these simple tips:
It’s time to show what you know during TCAP testing at Spencer Elementary School! 🌟📘
🗓️ Testing Window: April 13th – April 24th
We are so proud of our students and know they are ready to do their best! 💙 To help support a successful testing season, we encourage families to follow these simple tips:
💃🕺 Mark your calendars! 🕺💃
It’s time for the 4th & 5th Grade Dance! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of music, dancing, and fun with friends! 🎶🎈
You won’t want to miss this exciting event!
It’s time for the 4th & 5th Grade Dance! 🎉✨
Get ready for a night full of music, dancing, and fun with friends! 🎶🎈
You won’t want to miss this exciting event!
📢 We Need Your Input, Families! 💬
Spencer Elementary School is asking all families to take a few minutes to complete an important survey. Your feedback helps us continue to improve , better serve our students, and keep our afterschool program!
📝 Take the survey here:
https://tiny.utk.edu/DOEFamilySurvey2026
🔑 Program Code: 3436
(You’ll be asked to enter this when you begin.)
📱 You can also use the QR code to access the survey quickly!
📢 We Need Your Input, Families! 💬
Spencer Elementary School is asking all families to take a few minutes to complete an important survey. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and better serve our students!
📝 Take the survey here:
https://tiny.utk.edu/DOEFamilySurvey2026
🔑 Program Code: 3436
(You’ll be asked to enter this when you begin.)
📱 You can also use the QR code to access the survey quickly!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and support Spencer Elementary! ❤️
Spencer Elementary School is asking all families to take a few minutes to complete an important survey. Your feedback helps us continue to improve , better serve our students, and keep our afterschool program!
📝 Take the survey here:
https://tiny.utk.edu/DOEFamilySurvey2026
🔑 Program Code: 3436
(You’ll be asked to enter this when you begin.)
📱 You can also use the QR code to access the survey quickly!
📢 We Need Your Input, Families! 💬
Spencer Elementary School is asking all families to take a few minutes to complete an important survey. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and better serve our students!
📝 Take the survey here:
https://tiny.utk.edu/DOEFamilySurvey2026
🔑 Program Code: 3436
(You’ll be asked to enter this when you begin.)
📱 You can also use the QR code to access the survey quickly!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and support Spencer Elementary! ❤️
🍎 March Lunch Menus Are Here! 🍕
Spencer Elementary School and Van Buren County High School families — it’s time to check out what’s cooking for March!
We’re excited to share our March lunch menus so you and your students can plan ahead for all their favorite meals. From nutritious daily options to some student-loved favorites, our cafeteria teams are ready to serve up another great month.
📌 Be sure to check out the attached menus for all the details!
Thank you for supporting our school nutrition programs and the amazing staff who help keep our students fueled and ready to learn every day. 💙
🦅🏀 Eagle Attendance Madness is HERE! 🏀🦅
While everyone is getting excited about March Madness basketball, here at SES we’re getting ready for something just as exciting — Eagle Attendance Madness!
At Spencer Elementary, it’s not about basketball brackets… it’s about attendance brackets! And the classes with the BEST attendance are the ones that will truly shine! ✨
Starting February 23, all 21 classes will compete to see who has the highest attendance. Every single student makes a difference!
⭐ Everyone Matters. Every Day.
When your child is at school and on time, they help their entire class move closer to victory!
Classes can earn:
🍭 Ice pops
💤 Pajama Day
⚡ Special activity time
🍕 Pizza parties
🎉 An Attendance Celebration Day with ice cream sundaes!
Plus, any class with perfect attendance for a full week earns Weekly MVP recognition — even if they’re no longer in the bracket!
💡 Parents, you can help by:
✔️ Setting consistent bedtimes
✔️ Preparing backpacks and clothes the night before
✔️ Arriving at school on time
✔️ Scheduling appointments outside of school hours when possible
Let’s show our Eagle pride and make attendance a priority!
🦅 Be Here. Be On Time. Help Your Class WIN!
✨ Junior Planning Night ✨🎓
Attention VBHS Juniors and Families! Please join us for an important evening designed to help you prepare for senior year and beyond.
📅 March 24th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 VBHS Auditorium
Hosted by the Ayers Foundation Trust
During this session, we will share crucial information about:
✔️ College search
✔️ Applications
✔️ Financial aid processes
This is a valuable opportunity to get ahead and ensure you’re fully prepared for the next steps after high school. We strongly encourage all juniors and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend if possible.
We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💛 #VBHSPride #JuniorPlanningNight #CollegeReady
Attention VBHS Juniors and Families! Please join us for an important evening designed to help you prepare for senior year and beyond.
📅 March 24th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 VBHS Auditorium
Hosted by the Ayers Foundation Trust
During this session, we will share crucial information about:
✔️ College search
✔️ Applications
✔️ Financial aid processes
This is a valuable opportunity to get ahead and ensure you’re fully prepared for the next steps after high school. We strongly encourage all juniors and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend if possible.
We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💛 #VBHSPride #JuniorPlanningNight #CollegeReady
📚✨ Scholastic Book Fair – Coming Soon! ✨📚
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Spencer Elementary School Friday, February 6 through Friday, February 13! 🎉
Get ready for an exciting week of books, stories, and reading fun for all ages.
🕒 Special Shopping Hours:
The Book Fair will be open for parents and students during Parent-Teacher Conferences on
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
This is the perfect time to shop together, discover new books, and support our school! 💙📖
🔗 Shop online or preview the fair here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool2
We can’t wait to see you there—happy reading! 📚😊
#AdventureAwaits #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ScholasticBookFair
💝 Spencer Elementary Candy-Gram Sale! 💝
The Spencer Elementary PTO is selling Candy-Grams for Valentine’s Day! This is a fun and easy way to surprise your child at school while also supporting our school.
🎉 What’s included?
🍭 A jumbo Pixy Stix (approx. 14" long)
📦 Delivered directly to your child’s classroom
📅 Delivery date: Friday, February 13
Candy-Grams are a great alternative to balloons or glass vases, which are not permitted on school buses.
💌 Students can also send Candy-Grams to friends or teachers!
💲 Cost: $2.00 each
📝 Please complete the order form and return it with payment by February 9.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary and helping us spread some Valentine’s Day cheer! 💕
— Spencer Elementary PTO
The Spencer Elementary PTO is selling Candy-Grams for Valentine’s Day! This is a fun and easy way to surprise your child at school while also supporting our school.
🎉 What’s included?
🍭 A jumbo Pixy Stix (approx. 14" long)
📦 Delivered directly to your child’s classroom
📅 Delivery date: Friday, February 13
Candy-Grams are a great alternative to balloons or glass vases, which are not permitted on school buses.
💌 Students can also send Candy-Grams to friends or teachers!
💲 Cost: $2.00 each
📝 Please complete the order form and return it with payment by February 9.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary and helping us spread some Valentine’s Day cheer! 💕
— Spencer Elementary PTO
🍪🥤 Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause! 🧁🍒
Spencer Elementary families—be sure to stop by our Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM
Enjoy delicious cookies and brownies or try a fun, flavorful drink from our Dirty Soda Bar with creamy add-ins and yummy mix-ins. It’s the perfect treat while you visit classrooms and meet with teachers!
❤️ All proceeds support our students and staff, so every sip and snack helps make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary School and helping make our events extra special—we can’t wait to see you there!
Spencer Elementary families—be sure to stop by our Bake Sale & Dirty Soda Fundraiser during Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Thursday, February 12
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM
Enjoy delicious cookies and brownies or try a fun, flavorful drink from our Dirty Soda Bar with creamy add-ins and yummy mix-ins. It’s the perfect treat while you visit classrooms and meet with teachers!
❤️ All proceeds support our students and staff, so every sip and snack helps make a difference.
Thank you for supporting Spencer Elementary School and helping make our events extra special—we can’t wait to see you there!
📚 What curriculum does our school use? 📚
At Spencer Elementary School, our teaching and learning are guided by the Tennessee Academic Standards. These standards provide clear expectations for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and in every subject area.
✔️ They ensure consistency and high expectations
✔️ They support student growth and achievement
✔️ They guide instruction across all classrooms
To learn more about Tennessee’s Academic Standards, visit:
🔗 https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/academic-standards.html
Thank you to our staff, families, and students for working together to support learning every day! 💙✏️
At Spencer Elementary School, our teaching and learning are guided by the Tennessee Academic Standards. These standards provide clear expectations for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level and in every subject area.
✔️ They ensure consistency and high expectations
✔️ They support student growth and achievement
✔️ They guide instruction across all classrooms
To learn more about Tennessee’s Academic Standards, visit:
🔗 https://www.tn.gov/education/districts/academic-standards.html
Thank you to our staff, families, and students for working together to support learning every day! 💙✏️
🎄🧦✨ Share the Christmas Warmth Project ✨🧦🎄
Spencer Elementary is excited to continue a special holiday tradition that brings joy and comfort to seniors in our community!
Students in Grades K–5 are invited to donate new slipper socks to share with residents at Generations nursing home. Along with each cozy gift, our students will also create cards or drawings to add a little extra Christmas cheer. ❤️
📅 Donations Due: December 17th
📍 Send items to Mrs. Kelly’s room
Thank you for helping us teach our students the joy of giving during the holiday season — a small act of kindness can warm so many hearts! 💚❤️
Warmly,
Kennedy Roberts & Crystal Owens
Spencer Elementary
Spencer Elementary is excited to continue a special holiday tradition that brings joy and comfort to seniors in our community!
Students in Grades K–5 are invited to donate new slipper socks to share with residents at Generations nursing home. Along with each cozy gift, our students will also create cards or drawings to add a little extra Christmas cheer. ❤️
📅 Donations Due: December 17th
📍 Send items to Mrs. Kelly’s room
Thank you for helping us teach our students the joy of giving during the holiday season — a small act of kindness can warm so many hearts! 💚❤️
Warmly,
Kennedy Roberts & Crystal Owens
Spencer Elementary
📣 Coat Check Time at Spencer Elementary! ❄️🧣
Do any of these jackets look a little familiar? 🤔
Our Lost & Found is bursting with stylish hoodies, fuzzy sweaters, and even a camouflage or two! 🕵️♂️🧥
Parents — we might just have that missing favorite sweatshirt hiding right here! 😂
Students — don’t forget to take a peek and reunite with your long-lost layers! 💖
Let’s get these coats back home before they decide to start their own club! 👚➡️🏠
Come check soon — they miss you!
#SpencerElementary #LostAndFound #CoatRescueMission #WarmAndCozyCrew 🧥✨
🎉 The Fun Run Fundraiser was a huge success, and the results are in! 🏃♂️💨💰
At this morning's monthly assembly, we recognized our top earners, and we’re so proud of their efforts!
🏆 Mrs. Beth Delong’s 3rd grade class was the Top Class Fundraiser with an incredible $830.85 raised! As a reward, they’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and extra recess — and they’re SO excited! ☀️🍎⚽
👏 Our Top Individual Fundraisers were:
Evrett Blaylock (K-2) with $200.00
Sawyer Delon (3-5) with $350.00
These two will get to be P.E. Teachers of the Day with Coach Roberts — whistles ready and energy high! 🏅📣
A HUGE thank-you to all students, families, and supporters who helped make this event such a success. We are so grateful for our amazing community! 💙💛 #EaglePride #FunRunSuccess #TopFundraisers #SESStrong
At this morning's monthly assembly, we recognized our top earners, and we’re so proud of their efforts!
🏆 Mrs. Beth Delong’s 3rd grade class was the Top Class Fundraiser with an incredible $830.85 raised! As a reward, they’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and extra recess — and they’re SO excited! ☀️🍎⚽
👏 Our Top Individual Fundraisers were:
Evrett Blaylock (K-2) with $200.00
Sawyer Delon (3-5) with $350.00
These two will get to be P.E. Teachers of the Day with Coach Roberts — whistles ready and energy high! 🏅📣
A HUGE thank-you to all students, families, and supporters who helped make this event such a success. We are so grateful for our amazing community! 💙💛 #EaglePride #FunRunSuccess #TopFundraisers #SESStrong
🎉 During the month of September, Spencer Elementary School students focused on EARNING RESPECT — one of the outstanding characteristics of our EAGLES! 🦅
So, what is respect?
Respect means treating others with kindness, listening when someone is speaking, honoring differences, and showing care for people, places, and things around us.
This morning during our monthly student body assembly, one student at each grade level was recognized for exemplifying RESPECT through word, action, and deed:
Mira Sapp (K), Rylee Barron (1st), Dash Owens (2nd), Catherine Mooneyham (3rd), Skylee Brymer (4th), and Jack Mills (5th). Congratulations to these students! We appreciate your example of RESPECT!
We’re so proud of our students for practicing respect in their classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and beyond. 💙 Let's keep soaring high, Eagles! #EaglePride #RespectMatters #SoaringWithRespect
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming September 12-19. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/spencerelementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
#ScholasticBookFairs #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
