John Tyler Elementary School

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kimberly Bigelow as our Assistant Principal of Literacy! 📚AP Bigelow comes to us with diverse experience within DCPS, most recently as an instructional coach of literacy. Welcome, AP Bigelow!

We did it! We worked together and raised $19,000! Go Tigers!! With over 60 families contributing to the campaign, as well as great community partners like DC Way and at Compass, we met our goal.

The money raised will support programs like FoodPrints nutrition; our signature arts productions: Spanish Film Club and the Tyler Thespians musical; activities and a trip for our graduating 5th graders; teacher and staff appreciation; gift cards to grocery stores for our families in need; the Kindred Communities program; and other odd and end needs that come up over the course of the school year.

Thank you for the support!

Tyler Family, great news! We’ve need less than $1000 to meet our goal of $15k by February! With three days left in our campaign, I know we can do it!

With over 300 families, even a small contribution, when added up across our community, can make a big dent in this goal. Imagine if each family also asked the grandparents, godparents, or friends-you-wish-were family to contribute as well? Here’s how:
1️⃣Cash App - $TylerPTA
2️⃣Pay Pal Giving Fund (no fees) - paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2284606
3️⃣Check: Make out to Tyler PTA (DM us for more information)

Specific programs that need support include:
🔸 Kindred // Kindred builds trusting relationships among parents and staff of diverse backgrounds and mobilizes them to work together, with school leadership and systems’ leaders, to drive equity and diversity in their schools and communities. We are in our first year of programming at Tyler Elementary School as we build authentic relationships between diverse groups of parents and staff through facilitated dialogue sessions around race and equity.
🔹 // FRESHFARM FoodPrints integrates gardening, cooking, and nutrition education into the curriculum through a model of partnerships, standards-based curriculum, cafeteria connections and food access. Tyler teams with Food Prints expert educators to teach hands-on lessons that get students excited about growing, preparing and enjoying fresh, local whole foods — and bring science, math and social studies to life — with the goal of improving health outcomes of children and families
🔸Signature Arts Productions: Spanish Film Club and the Tyler Thespians musical
🔹Activities and a trip for our graduating 5th graders
🔸Teacher Staff Appreciation

Tune in on Friday at 6 pm!

Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés. Their catchy songs and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and English. 123 Andrés toured nationally and abroad with concerts for children and families. So, let's all have fun in this Virtual Concert for Tyler Elementary and Houston Elementary!!!

We are excited for another beautiful afternoon of outdoor class recess sessions! Come wearing your mask (over your mouth & nose!), pre-registered, with a grown-up, & ready to PLAY! 🤸🏽‍♂️⚽️🏀⛹🏽

Get excited! Get involved! Calling all caregivers, parents, and staff. There is a PTA meeting on Thursday at 6pm. Updates on the school renaming process, Kindred anti-racism efforts, and break out rooms for parents to chat and ask questions. Raffle: 1 parent or staff will win a $50 gift card to Eat BRGZ by attending the meeting!

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/5610872530?pwd=NzRvVzl4Vmt4Z2NLeVNURVpNV1RLUT09
Meeting ID: 561 087 2530
Passcode: iGs7FC

Tigers have talent!! 🐯🎤🥁PreK-5 students who are interested in participating in the Tyler Winter Showcase are invited to join specials teachers for an informational session at 3:00 today! ❄️

Join our Tyler Family Game Night hosted tonight by Ms. Chapa on Tuesday, November 17 at 5 PM!

THIS FRIDAY, November 13 join your Tyler Tigers community for a 30 minute Gentle and Restorative Yoga practice with BetsyPoosYoga. A perfect way to unwind at the end of the week.

Please come as you are and have 2-3 blankets or full size towels available. A yoga mat or similar may be helpful though not necessary. The Gentle and Restorative Yoga practice is meant for everyone - no experience necessary. Much of the class will be sitting or laying on the floor though Betsy can give options for accessing the practice seated in a chair as well.

Be gentle and be kind to yourself through this practice Tiger community!

Friday, November 13th at 5pm.

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItf-6qrTorE9RIUFVxZi9hc5GDU62QL3_w

Betsy is a Tyler Parent and the owner of Betsy Poos Yoga. She is a wellness expert and community champion with more than 15 years experience in her field. To learn more about Betsy Poos Yoga and her online yoga studio visit betsypoos.com.

Betsy Poos Yoga

Today is Tyler Tiger Day in South Arlington! Use the discount code "Tyler" on your online orders and 20% of the proceeds will go to Tyler.

The special lasts all day!

Order here: https://pupatella.revelup.com/weborder/?establishment=4

Orders can also be called in at: 703.647.9076, mention the code "Tyler" to the cashier at the end of your order to let them know it is for Tyler Tiger Day.

The location is a 10 min drive from Capitol Hill and there is parking available on-site. 1621 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington VA

Thank you for spending your evening with our families! We are excited to learn more about DFK mission & the programs they offer! Check out their flyer to register for free virtual programs ⬇️!