It is almost time for our annual Veterans Day Assembly. Students have been working hard in their music class to sing patriotic songs to honor our veterans! We invite veterans who are close to students or staff from Taylor Elementary School to join us in person at the assembly, which will begin at 9:15 am on Tuesday, November 11. Please make sure to bring photo ID to come into the building.

We wish we had a room large enough to fit all our students and all of their families, but we don't. We will provide a YouTube live stream for families to have the opportunity to watch the assembly from home. The YouTube link will be posted here when it is available. Until then, subscribe to our official school YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@TaylorElementary-Official-p7x for notifications from YouTube.

YouTube Live link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2PIVtZE1bAU?si=Q2CtpdYMuOYD0ovT

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #VeteransDay

1 day ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of students waving flags. Text, "Veterans day - Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Join Livestream." Taylor Elementary School logo.
Just poppin' in to say that we would be soda-lighted if you could donate your pop can tabs! 🥤Now through Friday, May 15, we are collecting pop can tabs (or soup can tabs, pet food can tabs - any aluminum tabs will do). These will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House in the spring. Collecting pop tabs can make a BIG difference! ♻️💖 By recycling these little aluminum gems, you’re helping Ronald McDonald House keep families close during tough times.

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #ReduceReuseRecycle
2 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of a student holding a handful of pop tabs. Text, "Pop can tabs - Donate for Ronald McDonald House" Taylor Elementary School logo.

🎃 Halloween was spooktacular! 👻 A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers for making the classroom parties so much fun! Swipe through to see some of the fun moments we captured from the parade and the class parties!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #HappyHalloween

3 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Text, "Taylor ELementary's Halloween Festivities" with an icon of a skeleton with a pumpkin head. Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Photo collage of students and staff in costumes.
Join us in making a difference! We are collecting cereal for our local food bank from now until Friday, November 21. 🥣Every donation counts! Let’s come together as a community to help those in need. Thank you for your support! 💖

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #FoodDrive
4 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of a student holding cereal boxes. Text, "Cereal Boxes - Donate for Food Bank". Taylor Elementary School logo.
Our fourth graders recently had a valuable educational experience at the Alf Engen Ski Museum at Utah Olympic Park. 🎿 Students engaged with interactive stations featuring museum artifacts, learned about the immersion of Native American culture and civil rights history in relation to the Winter Games. They also examined the math and science involved in the bobsled track and ski jumps. This field trip provided a rich learning environment that combined academic content with fun real-world applications.

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #WinterOlympics #AlfEngenSkiMuseum
4 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Text, "4th Grade Field Trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum" Image of skier with mountains. Group photo of 4th graders.
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Photo collage of 4th grade students on field trip to Alf Engen Ski Museum
Our third graders finished an amazing unit on the human body! 🦴💪 As part of CKLA - Core Knowledge Language Arts, they explored the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, learning how they all connect. They even discovered the idiom “a clean bill of health” and ways to stay active and healthy. What a fantastic learning experience!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #HealthEducation
5 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body. Image of a skeleton. Text, "3rd Grade Studies the HUMAN BODY"
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body
Photo collage of 3rd grade students learning about the human body
The Davis School District Office of Equal Opportunity invites all K-12 enrolled students to participate in the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech Contest. This allows students to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King.

Participants will perform a 1-3-minute excerpt from a single speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, in any language. There are three categories: Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd through 4th, and 5th through 6th grade. There will be a winner from each category to move on to the district competition. There are cash prizes for the top 3 performers at the district level: $100, $75, and $50.

If your student would like to participate, they can get more information and the permission form from Mrs. Stringfellow in the library (astringfellow@dsdmail.net). The deadline is Thursday, November 6.

Pictured is the student who represented Taylor Elementary in the 2024 speech contest. For updates, see: https://taylor.davis.k12.ut.us/o/taes/article/2518900
9 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of student holding a book called "Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr." Text, "Speech Contest - Deadline November 6" blue and white logo of Taylor Elementary School

We had a recent visit from the Centerpoint Theatre Troubadours! 🎭✨ Our students learned choreography, stage directions, and got to perform together and for each other! This experience taught us about the various roles in a theatre production and the importance of both performers and audience members. What a fun way to explore the theatrical arts!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict @centerpointtheatre

9 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of students in assembly. Image of theatre happy and sad face masks. Text, "Centerpoint Theatre Troubadours Assembly"
Collage of students participating in theatre activities.
We are putting our pupils to the test... the eye test that is! Next week our school nurse and volunteers will be conducting a vision screening for students in kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades, as well as students that are new to the school. If your student normally wears corrective lenses, please make sure they are worn on Thursday.

The PTA is looking for volunteers to help with the screening from 8:45 - 10:15 am. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CACAF29AAF49-60002838-vision#/
9 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of student holding up fun glasses. Text, "Vision Screening - Thursday, November 6" Gray and white logo of Taylor Elementary School
Our amazing PTA has some fun literacy activities planned throughout the month of November. On Tuesday, November 4, there will be some Mystery Readers going into classrooms to read with the students.

We need volunteers to be Mystery readers. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AAFAE29A75-59823072-classroom#/

We need volunteers to help deliver and serve popcorn during the Mystery Readers. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AAFAE29A75-59999948-literacy#/

There are many more volunteer opportunities to come. Please keep tabs on the PTA social media accounts for more information or reach out to jataylorpta@gmail.com.
11 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of two students reading books. Text, "Literacy Month - Volunteers Needed" with a black and white logo for Taylor Elementary School
Our second Willy Wonka cast performed a truly delightful show for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th-grade classes today. 🎭 The performance enchanted all attendees, showcasing the remarkable talents of our students. Public performances start TONIGHT! There are limited tickets available for upcoming performances on October 24, 25, and 27. We encourage everyone to secure their tickets now, before they are sold out.

Tickets are available through Spotlight: https://www.onthestage.tickets/spotlight-performing-arts-center

#WillyWonka #TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict
15 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Willy Wonka logo with golden ticket and purple hat. Text, "Willy Wonka Jr Performace at Spotlight Theatre." Collage of students in Willy Wonka performances.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Our second-grade students had an amazing time competing in Olympic games! 🏅 As part of their Core Knowledge in Language Arts, they explored ancient Greece—discovering the city-states of Sparta and Athens, the roots of Greek democracy, fascinating mythology, and philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

#AncientGreece #Olympics #CKLA #TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict
16 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Image of greek style olympic torches and wreath. Text, "2nd Grade GREEK OLYMPICS". Images of students participating in olympic-type games.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
Collage of students participating in olympic-type games while dressed in ancient greek style of apparel.
What a truly magical performance by one of the Willy Wonka casts today for the Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders! 🎭✨ Everyone was captivated! 🍫 You'll be in a world of pure imagination when you witness these students shine. Limited tickets are available for performances on October 24, 25, and 27.

Tickets are available through Spotlight: https://www.onthestage.tickets/spotlight-performing-arts-center

#WillyWonka #TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict
16 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Logo for Willy Wonka Jr. text, Willy Wonka Jr. Performance at Spotlight Theatre" and images of students performing in the play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.
Collage of students performing in the Willy Wonka Jr play.

Mark your calendars for our next spirit night at the Centerville Chick-fil-A (540 N. 800 W. Centerville, Utah) on October 29 from 4:00-7:00 PM! 🐔✨ Our last event was such a hit, and we can’t wait to do it again. Don’t forget to show the flyer or mention "spirit night" to help raise funds for Taylor Elementary! Thank you to Chick-fil-A and our amazing PTA for your support!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #EatMoreChicken #Chickfila

17 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Images of food from Chick-fil-A. Taylor Elementary School and Chick-fil-A logos. Text, "Spirit Night. October 29.  4:00-7:00 pm."
Get ready, book lovers! 📚✨ Our Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, happening from November 3-6 from 3:30-5:00 PM in the library. With so many fantastic books to choose from, it's the perfect opportunity to discover new stories and get lost in a new book! We can’t wait to see you there!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #ScholasticBookFair #Scholastic
19 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Photo of student pointing to a book about Oceans. Taylor Elementary logo. Text, "Book Fair. November 3-6 from 3:30-5:00 pm"

🎃 Halloween is creeping up in just two weeks! We’re excited to have our Halloween Parade on Friday, October 31! 👻 Please take a moment to read the important information from our principal regarding costume guidelines and parade details. Some classes may also be hosting parties throughout the day, so be sure to check in with your child's teacher for more information. Let’s make this a fun, safe, festive celebration! 🕸️✨

Letter From Principal:
Dear J. A. Taylor Elementary Parents, Our Joint Staff School Committee (JSSC -representative school employee leadership team) decided again this year to hold a student Halloween costume parade. We held a successful parade for the past few years and felt we could again rely on students and families to be “Safe, Kind, and Reliable.” Our Halloween Parade will happen first thing in the morning on Friday, October 31. We plan to begin by 9:10 and expect the parade will last about 20 minutes. Students will parade for each other indoors and will parade for parents outdoors, next to the building around the playground courtyard. We would like parents and guests to keep about 10 feet clear of the exterior walls of the school, where students will parade. For those who choose to participate, please have the students come to school on October 31 dressed in their costumes. They will need to remove their costumes after the parade. Students who choose to not dress up may choose to walk with their class in the parade or wait in another location until the parade concludes. Classes may have class parties later that day. There are a few guidelines that must be followed -basically, keep things fun and positive for everyone. Please avoid potentially offensive costumes from ethnic or cultural groups, those which may cause political or other controversy, and avoid extreme gore, masks, and extreme costume makeup. School dress standards still apply: https://taylor.davis.k12.ut.us/o/taes/page/policies . Costume guidelines may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/mrye48rb . We appreciate your support and working together to create a positive school experience and memory for the children.
Thank you, Dr. Denhalter, Principal

#TaylorElementaryMustangs

22 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Photo of students walking in costumes. Text, "Halloween Parade - Friday, October 31"
It's time for our annual yearbook cover design contest! This year, we are seeking creative entries with the theme of "Mustangs Gallop with Greatness," for the front and back covers of our 2025-2026 yearbook. All submissions must be turned into the office by October 30. Students can obtain a template from the office. We look forward to showcasing the artistic talents of our students! Good luck!

Make sure your entry meets the requirements:
-Image must be original artwork from the student.
-No stencils or tracing.
-Required text: "Taylor Elementary," "Mustangs Gallop with Greatness," and "2025-2026" somewhere on the design.
-Correct spelling. No additional words or phrases besides the required ones.
-Must be in portrait format.
-Fill the complete space within the border.
23 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Colorful background and shapes with a bullhorn with text, "Yearbook Cover Design Contest. Deadline! Deadline! Deadline! October 30. Have your artwork featured on the cover of the 2025-2026 yearbook!"

This year's PTA Reflection Art Contest theme is "I Belong!" We would love for all students to participate. Students will be working on a visual art project in their art class. Students can submit their art class visual art creation or make something else at home. To submit the artwork for Utah PTA, a guardian will need to create an account and submit online at www.utahpta.org/ref

Express the arts and express yourself!
Create an original work of art in one of the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, 2D or 3D Visual Art

Entries are due on October 24, 2025. Please contact our Art Teacher if you have any questions: Rachel Hales - rahales@dsdmail.net

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #PTAReflections

25 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Text, "PTA Reflections Art Contest - I Belong!" Image of Reflections logo of multiple puzzle pieces with various art forms. Photograph of a student holding her artwork.
Our 5th graders had an awesome field trip last week to Junior Achievement BizTown! This immersive experience combines classroom learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town, allowing students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and even vote for mayor! Through this hands-on learning, our students connected their classroom lessons to real-world applications.

By participating, they learned about their roles as citizens, workers, and consumers, the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities, and developed essential money management and business skills. JA BizTown supports national and state standards in reading, math, social studies, and career readiness. What an amazing way to prepare our students for the future!

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #JuniorAchievementBizTown #CareerReadiness
25 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Text on white background, "5th Grade Field Trip to BIZTOWN with Junior Achievement." Junior Achievement logo and collage of students.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
Photo collage of students in professional settings.
🍫🎭 Get ready for a sweet adventure! Tickets are on sale for our students' performance of Willy Wonka Jr. at Spotlight Performing Arts Center! ✨ Based on Roald Dahl's classic, follow Charlie Bucket as he navigates the whimsical chaos of Willy Wonka's factory. This delightful tale is filled with valuable lessons about imagination and character. Don’t miss out on this magical experience!

Tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/spotlight-performing-arts-center

#TaylorElementaryMustangs #WillyWonka #PureImagination
25 days ago, Taylor Elementary School
Pink swirly background with golden ticket and candy flowing out of a purple hat. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. Yellow header with the text, "TICKETS ON SALE. Spotlight Performing Arts Center. Taylor Elementary School Students. October 24, 25, 27."