UPDATE! Schedule changed to tomorrow JANUARY 9th, 2026:
Taft Elementary’s new music room is still in progress, and construction is moving along quite well.
We wanted to give families a heads-up that tomorrow morning, JANUARY 9th, 2026, around 7:30 a.m., during our usual student drop-off time and our monthly Donuts with Grown-ups, there will be a large delivery truck and crane on site delivering trusses. This may temporarily impact traffic flow on the road in front of the school.
If you are able to avoid the main drop-off area and use the back parking lot, it would be extremely helpful. We will have additional staff on duty to assist and ensure students arrive at school safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Taft Elementary School
Are you interested in being a volunteer at our school? We’re looking for awesome people like YOU to help in lots of different ways! Come share your skills, your energy, and your smile with our students and staff.
Getting started is easy — just scan the QR code and follow the steps to begin your volunteer journey today! 💙
Thank you for your consideration,
Taft Elementary
We wanted to give families a heads-up that tomorrow morning around 7:30 a.m., during our usual student drop-off time, there will be a large delivery truck and crane on site delivering trusses. This may temporarily impact traffic flow on the road in front of the school.
If you are able to avoid the main drop-off area and use the back parking lot, it would be extremely helpful. We will have additional staff on duty to assist and ensure students arrive at school safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Taft Elementary School
If you would like to opt your student out of state testing, please submit the Annual OSAS Opt-Out Form to the school office.
Taft Elementary’s Lost and Found is overflowing! Please remind your student to stop by and pick up any missing belongings before it’s too late.
All unclaimed items will be finding a new home if they are not picked up by Friday, January 23rd.
Thank you for your help in keeping our school organized!
Sincerely,
Taft Elementary
(541) 996-2136
Join us for “Donuts & Reading” at Taft Elementary!
📅 Friday, January 9th, 2025
🕢 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Come read with your student and enjoy coffee and donuts!
Reading together regularly is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
¡Únase a nosotros para “Donas y Lectura” en la Primaria Taft!
📅Viernes, 9 de enero de 2026
🕢 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Venga a leer con su estudiante y disfrute de café y donas.
¡Leer juntos con regularidad es una excelente manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura!
December 15, 2025
Lincoln County School District is proud to continue providing breakfast and lunch to all students, at no charge to families, under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) thanks to grants from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
As part of these programs, we are required to follow USDA and ODE Child Nutrition Program rules for nutrition service programs. Therefore, the District’s wellness policy (EFA) requires the following:
All foods and beverages offered on the school campus are encouraged to meet the nutrition standards set by the USDA and the Oregon Smart Snacks Standards (linked here:OR Smart Snacks at a Glance). This includes, but is not limited to, celebrations, parties and classroom snacks brought by parents. School staff should also consider student and staff allergies before allowing items to be served. Please contact your school office before bringing food items to share with students in a classroom. All items must be purchased from a store. Home Baked items are not permitted.
Food and beverages advertised or sold to students on campus during the school day must meet or exceed the Oregon Smart Snacks Standards. This includes, but is not limited to, vending machines, school stores, snack or food carts, and fundraising.
All fundraisers must comply with Oregon Smart Snacks Standards up to half an hour after the end of the last school day activity.
Food items meeting the Smart Snacks Guidelines may be sold during the school day half an hour after lunch service ends.
Food and beverages sold outside of the school day are not required to meet these guidelines but it is encouraged.
Thank you for helping us continue to provide meals at no charge to local families by following these guidelines. Questions may be directed to your school’s principal or to the Nutrition Services Department at 541-336-2146.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Winter Spirit Week
December 15th–19th
Get ready to celebrate the season with a week of fun and school spirit! Each day has a special theme:
Monday, Dec. 15 – Deck the Halls - Wear a festive hat, headband, earrings, scarves, or antlers.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Tinsel Tuesday - Wear your sparkel Silver and Gold.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 – Wacky Sock Wedneday - Wear a pair of festive or silly socks.
Thursday, Dec. 18 – Tacky Sweater Thursday - Wear a festive, crazy, holiday, or tacky sweater.
Friday, Dec. 19 – Twas the Night before Winter Break - Wear pajamas to school.
Join the fun and show your Taft Tiger Winter spirit all week long!
Tuesday, December 10th
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Taft Elementary - Library
Join us for Family Literacy Night! We will share helpful information and resources to support learning at home, including:
Family resources available through the school
Parent rights
Tips for maintaining routines during break
Early language development
Sound recognition
How to support reading at home
We hope to see you there!
Taft Elementary has a new office email address: TAES.Office@lincoln.k12.or.us
Please feel free to reach out to the office for:
End-of-day transportation changes
Reporting absences or tardies
Updating student information
To ensure timely communication, please send all end-of-day changes by 11:00 a.m. We cannot guarantee changes will be made if messages are received after that time.
As a reminder, Oregon’s wet season is here! Please make sure your student comes to school with appropriate clothing and shoes for rainy weather so they can have a comfortable and successful day.
Thank you,
Taft Elementary Office
(541) 996-2136
Taft Elementary Parents and Gaurdians,
Join us for “Donuts & Reading” at Taft Elementary!
📅 Friday, December 5, 2025
🕢 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Come read with your student and enjoy coffee and donuts!
Reading together regularly is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
¡Únase a nosotros para “Donas y Lectura” en la Primaria Taft!
📅Viernes, 5 de diciembre de 2025
🕢 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Venga a leer con su estudiante y disfrute de café y donas.
¡Leer juntos con regularidad es una excelente manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura!
Here are some resources regarding a recent trend affecting Oregon: skimmers at grocery stores. Most SNAP funds are provided on EBT cards, which function like credit cards but lack modern chip technology. Scammers have been stealing card numbers and using SNAP benefits in fraudulent transactions across the country—leaving families without the limited funds they rely on.
There are several ways to help protect an EBT card, such as freezing the card between uses, blocking out-of-state and online purchases, and regularly changing PIN numbers. However, these steps can be challenging for individuals without reliable internet access, a cell phone, or strong digital literacy skills.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has created a variety of helpful resources, including instructional videos at https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/videos.aspx
Starting in December, the Bijou Theatre will generously donate to the program each time someone books the recliners for a movie. Your night out at the movies can help bring more art opportunities to our students—thank you for your support!
Please take one last look and consider supporting Taft Elementary. Every purchase makes a difference for our students—thank you for your support!
The Depoe Bay Fire District is gearing up for their yearly Holiday Food Basket and Gift Outreach for families who live within the Depoe Bay Fire District, including Siletz Keys, Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Beach, Depoe Bay, and Otter Rock.
Completed applications may be returned to Taft Elementary, Taft 7-12, Chester’s Market, or submitted directly to the Depoe Bay Fire District to the attention of Lynn Johnson at ljohnson@depoebayfire.com
This outreach is a coordinated effort between the Depoe Bay Fire District, North Lincoln Fire Department, and the Salvation Army.
We look forward to helping support local families this holiday season!
Dylan Smith
Chaplain Depoe Bay Fire District
Taft Elementary’s Charleston Wrap Fundraiser ends on November 21st!
There’s still time to shop and support our school—just scan the QR code on the flyer to place your order. Thank you for helping make a difference for our students!
Taft Elementary
541-996-2136
Thank you all for your continued support to improve student safety with morning drop-off! As the weather changes, I wanted to let you all know about another option for students.
Taft Elementary will open the library for students beginning at 7:40am. Students are welcome to be in our library from 7:40-7:50am, and then will be dismissed for breakfast in their classrooms as usual.
Please remember instruction begins at 8:05am every day! We look forward to supporting your students with their learning on time every day!
Enjoy your long weekend! There is no school Monday or Tuesday. We look forward to seeing your students next Wednesday morning!
What’s included?
Info on local food pantries, holiday meals, thrift stores, clothing closets, and holiday-gift programs.
Regional/statewide supports like utility bill assistance, food assistance, and childcare/hygiene supports.
Deadlines and contact details for many programs, so planning ahead is advised.
You can download the full guide (PDF/flip-book) via the Pollywog website by scanning thr QR code.
Aquí tienes la Guía de Recursos para las Fiestas 2025 de Pollywog, que cubre a las familias de los condados de Linn, Benton y Lincoln en Oregón.
¿Qué incluye?
Información sobre despensas de alimentos locales, comidas festivas, tiendas de segunda mano, roperos comunitarios y programas de regalos navideños.
Apoyos regionales y estatales, como asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos, ayuda alimentaria y recursos para el cuidado infantil y artículos de higiene.
Fechas límite y datos de contacto para muchos programas — se recomienda planificar con anticipación.
Puedes descargar la guía completa (PDF o libro digital) en el sitio web de Pollywog escaneando el código QR.
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕢 7:30–7:50 a.m.
Come read with your student and enjoy coffee and donuts!
Reading together regularly is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading.
¡Únase a nosotros para “Donas y Lectura” en la Primaria Taft!
📅 Viernes, 7 de noviembre de 2025
🕢 7:30–7:50 a. m.
Venga a leer con su estudiante y disfrute de café y donas.
¡Leer juntos con regularidad es una excelente manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura!
Taft Elementary's important Charleston Wrap fundraiser is coming soon! November 4th through the 21st.
Be on the lookout for all the details coming your way so you can help us reach our goal.
Charelston Wrap Fall 2025 Catalog
We need your support, and you’ll love what’s coming!
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