Tanglewood School - Derby Public Schools

Home of the Tigers! This is the official Twitter (X) Page for Tanglewood Elementary, serving students in K-5th grade.

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The Staff Shoutout of the week goes to Ms. Jaime Harris and Mr. Josh Priebe, two educators who really bring real-world opportunities and critical thinking questions to their Tigers! #bethewhy #derbyproud

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November 16th is LATCHKEY Appreciation Day! We are thankful for Holly Wills and her team for opening up our Tanglewood site so that more families would be able to be provided these services! #derbyproud #bethewhy

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Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their service to our country. We'd like to take a moment to highlight our Tanglewood veterans and thank Ms. Jenny Smith (SW), Ms. Tonya Smith (2nd-grade), and Ms. Lisa Weeks (OT) for their service. #bethewhy #derbyproud

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Our weekly staff shoutout goes to our Building Float Substitute, Ms. Krystal Whiteside, and our School Psychologist, Ms. Deloise Wiebe! Both go out of their way to be supportive and helpful to all, and we are thankful they are Tigers! #derbyproud #bethewhy

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Today, November 8th, is National STEAM Day! We are thankful for the energy and experiences Ms. Pignataro brings to our Tigers! #bethewhy #derbyproud

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Tonight, November 3rd, is Skate Night at Roller City from 6-8 pm! Mom and Dad skate free, and students are just $5, which includes skate rental!

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Families with students who have a 504 or IEP, our Special Services Department would like your feedback, and the survey opens TODAY!

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Our Staff Shoutout of the Week goes to Ms. Fossi and Ms. Henderson for their thorough care for kids! #bethewhy #derbyproud

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Monday night, November 3rd, is Skate Night at Roller City from 6-8 pm! Mom and Dad skate free, and students are just $5, which includes skate rental!

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Reminders for Friday!

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This week's Shout Out goes to Ms. Samantha, new to Tanglewood this year, and Ms. Lori! #bethewhy #derbyproud

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Tanglewood loves and supports our special program, and today, we'd like to thank and recognize two of our veterans, Ms. Stephanie Hull and Ms. Kay Khanu! #derbyproud #bethewhy

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Staff Shoutout this week goes to our new Military Family Life Counselor, Ms. Kathy Brownlee, and Ms. Shelley Addis, our long-term substitute in first grade! These two individuals are hands-down advocates for kids, and we love them for that and so much more! #derbyproud #bethewhy

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Thank you, Dr. Sturm, for all you do to support our Tigers!

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Happy World Audiologist Day! Our audiologists help students listen, learn and thrive by supporting hearing needs and creating inclusive learning environments. Thank you for all you do!

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District Leadership visited Eve Terrell, a 3rd Grade Teacher @twdtigers, and Sherrie Rebel, a Reading Teacher @DNMSFalcons, with the exciting announcement that they are our district’s nominees for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year! We are #DerbyProud.

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This week, second through fifth grade students @twdtigers and @wineteerusd26participated in the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) Mobile Accessible Sports Experience in their Physical Education classes.

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Congratulations to Eve, Tanglewood Tiger, and Sherrie, DNMS Falcon, for being chosen as @DerbySchoolsKS Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates!

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District Leadership visited Eve Terrell, a 3rd Grade Teacher @twdtigers, and Sherrie Rebel, a Reading Teacher @DNMSFalcons, with the exciting announcement that they are our district’s nominees for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year! We are #DerbyProud.

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Tomorrow is our Skate Night at Roller City from 6-8 pm! Moms and Dads get in free with a $5 paying Tanglewood Tiger!

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Thank you, Kiersten McKenna, for your coaching leadership here at Tanglewood!

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Celebrating National Coaches Day! Today we honor our instructional and athletic coaches who inspire growth, on the field and in the classroom. Your dedication drives success and makes a lasting impact every day. Thank you!

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Tonight is our Skate Night at Roller City from 6-8 pm! Moms and Dads get in free with a $5 paying Tanglewood Tiger!