The first day of school is almost here and we are so excited! As always, we are so grateful for all of YOU who make the school year go smoothly. One of our key players at Taylor Elementary School is the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA would love your support in any way that you can provide! You are invited to join the first PTA meeting of the school year on Wednesday, August 20 at 12:10 pm at the school. Throughout the year, meetings will normally be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:10 pm at the school. Make sure to follow @taylorelementarypta on Instagram to stay up to date with meetings and activities.
Enjoy your weekend and we will see everyone on Monday! (Except kindergarten, we will see you on Wednesday.)
#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict
🐎Attention Mustangs! 🐎Tomorrow is our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 14, from 5:30-7:00 PM! 🎉 This Open House style event is your chance to find your classroom, meet your teacher, and reconnect with friends old and new. Let’s make this school year unforgettable! We can't wait to see you there! ✨
#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #BackToSchool
#TaylorElementaryMustangs #DavisSchoolDistrict #BackToSchool
We are happy to welcome Lisa Petersen as our new Administrative Intern at Taylor Elementary! We will miss Mr. Reid, and we wish him the best as he has been assigned as the new principal of Windridge Elementary. Mrs. Petersen is absolutely amazing, and we are excited for you to meet her!
This is Mrs. Petersen's fourth year as an administrator in Davis School District, previously she spent 16 years teaching various grade levels. Education has been a lifelong passion, and she has loved every chapter of her journey, as a student, as a teacher, and in leadership roles. She is a graduate of Utah State University and Western Governors University and continues to learn every day. Her favorite part of working in education is, "watching students discover their strengths and grow into confident learners. I also love collaborating with teachers and staff who care deeply about making a difference." She recalls that one of her own favorite memories from her elementary school days was with her fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Morre, who helped push young Mrs. Petersen out of her comfort zone to see that she could accomplish great things. This is a something that Mrs. Petersen has continued to implement into many aspects of her life.
When not at school, Mrs. Petersen enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has three children and a wonderful husband who supports her in all that she does. She loves baseball (you'll have to come see her collection of pendants in her office), Disney, Taylor Swift, all sporting events, and taking lots of pictures along the way.
She says, "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Taylor Elementary community! It's already clear that this is a school full of heart, dedicated educators, and amazing students. I know we're going to accomplish great things together!"
Make sure to introduce yourself to Mrs. Petersen! We are excited to have her with us at Taylor Elementary!
#taylorelementarymustangs #davisschooldistrict
This is Mrs. Petersen's fourth year as an administrator in Davis School District, previously she spent 16 years teaching various grade levels. Education has been a lifelong passion, and she has loved every chapter of her journey, as a student, as a teacher, and in leadership roles. She is a graduate of Utah State University and Western Governors University and continues to learn every day. Her favorite part of working in education is, "watching students discover their strengths and grow into confident learners. I also love collaborating with teachers and staff who care deeply about making a difference." She recalls that one of her own favorite memories from her elementary school days was with her fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Morre, who helped push young Mrs. Petersen out of her comfort zone to see that she could accomplish great things. This is a something that Mrs. Petersen has continued to implement into many aspects of her life.
When not at school, Mrs. Petersen enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has three children and a wonderful husband who supports her in all that she does. She loves baseball (you'll have to come see her collection of pendants in her office), Disney, Taylor Swift, all sporting events, and taking lots of pictures along the way.
She says, "I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Taylor Elementary community! It's already clear that this is a school full of heart, dedicated educators, and amazing students. I know we're going to accomplish great things together!"
Make sure to introduce yourself to Mrs. Petersen! We are excited to have her with us at Taylor Elementary!
#taylorelementarymustangs #davisschooldistrict
Is your 4-year-old starting kindergarten next year?
Waterford UPSTART is a no-cost online program that helps your child build
reading, math, and science skills—in just 15 minutes a day!
Enroll now: http://signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25
#KindergartenReady #EarlyEducation
Waterford UPSTART is a no-cost online program that helps your child build
reading, math, and science skills—in just 15 minutes a day!
Enroll now: http://signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25
#KindergartenReady #EarlyEducation
Big news at Taylor Elementary School! Our amazing librarian, Kristy Tall, is retiring after 22 wonderful years! 🎉 From guiding students through countless books to her time as a computer teacher, she has made a lasting impact on our school community. We deeply appreciate everything you've done, Kristy!
Her favorite quote is from Peter Golkin: "My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library."
💙📚 #SchoolLibrarian #HappyRetirement
There is a lot happening at Taylor Elementary during the final week of school. Please read all of the following important information! If any guests are entering the school, you MUST bring a photo ID! We have a limited number of yearbooks left for sale in the office. Please look at your myDSD history to see if you purchased one for this year. If not, they are now $17.
Friday, May 16
• All student technology (laptops, iPads, and charging cords) need to be returned to the school. Any missing or damaged devices will have fines.
Monday, May 19
• 2:15 pm: Faculty vs. 6th grade student kickball game.
Tuesday, May 20
• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: 4th grade students on a field trip.
• 9:15 am – 11:30 am: 1st and 2nd grade students on a field trip.
Wednesday, May 21
• Field Day
• Yearbooks will be given to students.
• 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: 6th grade dance and party.
• 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: High school graduates that are Taylor alumni will parade through the halls in their graduation gowns.
Thursday, May 22
• 9:15 am: 6th grade graduation. Guests MUST bring photo ID and will not be permitted to enter until 9:10 am. Guests can line up outside the main doors and office staff will come and check you in beforehand. With parent permission, 6th grade students may check out after the program.
• 10:45 am: Kindergarten graduation. Guests MUST bring photo ID and will not be permitted to enter until 10:40 am. Guests can line up outside the main doors and office staff will come and check in beforehand. With parent permission, 6th grade students may check out after the program.
• Lunch may be eaten outside, depending on weather.
• 1:15 pm: Closing assembly in the courtyard behind the school.
• 1:30 pm: Goodbye! The 2024-2025 school year is officially over!
Enjoy your summer! The 2025-2026 school year will begin on Monday, August 18. Make sure to pay attention to communication from the school for back-to-school events and information.
There are changes to the lunch menu for the final week of school. If you look at Nutrislice (the district menu) it will differ from what will be served at Taylor Elementary School.
Friday, May 16: Grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, or BBQ pork sandwiches
Monday, May 19: Pot pie or chicken
Tuesday, May 20: Hot dogs, mini corndogs, or hamburgers
Wednesday, May 21: Pizza rippers, pizza crunchers, Max Stix, or cheese bites
Thursday, May 22: Ham and cheese anytimers or pizza anytimers
If you are interested in free lunches over the summer, please see: https://taylor.davis.k12.ut.us/o/taes/article/2192479. The nearest school that will be offering summer lunch is Meadowbrook Elementary: June 2-July 23, Monday-Thursday, excluding holidays, 11:30 am -12:30 pm. Children up to age 18 eat free, adults are $4.25 per meal, cash only.
We’re thrilled to announce that Taylor Elementary has been recognized by Davis School District Tiered Supports as a Positive Behavior School! 🎉 With the dedicated efforts of our administration, school counselor, and teachers, we've implemented a multi-tiered system to encourage positive behaviors. Let's celebrate our students for making our school community a fantastic place to be! #DavisSchoolDistrict
🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that Anna Larsen, one of our sixth-grade teachers at Taylor Elementary, has been recognized as a "Teacher Who Rocks!" 🎉 Nominated by the amazing patients at Bailey Orthodontics, Mrs. Larsen received a surprise award on May 6! 🏆 Thank you, Mrs. Larsen, for all your hard work and dedication to our students! 💖 #TeacherAppreciation @baileyorthodonticsutah
🎶💕 Our school choir shined this past week with two incredible performances! They performed for all students during a school assembly and then wowed parents and family members in the evening. Led by our talented music teacher, Ms. Krista Johnson, the choir's amazing voices uplifted everyone present. 🎤✨
🚀✨ Blast off! Our 6th graders had an unforgettable experience at space camp! On May 1, they went on a field trip to the Christa McAuliffe Space Center in Pleasant Grove. They completed exciting missions that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking, all while learning about gravitational forces, energy effects on matter, and climate patterns. 🌌💫 Look at some of the highlights from their adventure! #DavisSchoolDistrict #SpaceCamp #STEM @asdspacecenter
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and the importance of speech and hearing health. At Taylor Elementary School, we proudly recognize Hailey Martineau, our Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). She evaluates and provides therapy services for students from preschool through sixth grade, addressing a range of communication needs, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, and augmentative and alternative communication.
Hailey has been our amazing SLP at Taylor Elementary for two years! She is an avid reader; she loves the Harry Potter series and has read it countless times! Thank you, Hailey, for your invaluable contributions to our students' growth and well-being!
#SLP #SpeechLanguagePathologist #SpeechLanguageHearingMonth #DavisSchoolDistrict
Celebrating School Nurse Day today! At our school, we are fortunate to have Heather Story, an exceptional school nurse who writes health plans for students with chronic medical conditions and trains staff on handling medical needs and emergency situations. Her expertise and commitment are vital to our students' well-being.
Heather (BSN, RN) has been a nurse for 14 years, four of those years as a school nurse at Taylor Elementary School. She and her family love camping and being outdoors. Thank you, Heather, for all you do!
#SchoolNurseDay #SND2025 #Healthcare #NASN #DavisSchoolDistrict
📚✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨📚 We are profoundly grateful for the incredible teachers at Taylor Elementary School who give their all to our students! Their unwavering commitment ensures our students are educated, inspired, and nurtured. 💖 They truly make a difference in our lives! Let your teacher know how much they mean to you! 🥳
#TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #DavisSchoolDistrict
🍎🦸♀️ LUNCH LEAGUE: Guardians of the Cafeteria 🦸♂️🥪
In the hallowed halls of knowledge, while teachers teach and students learn, an elite force of everyday heroes defends the frontline of nutrition. Meet... The Lunch League!
Heidi Jacobs (Kitchen Manager) has been at Taylor for 2 years. She is grateful for the teachers and staff at our school for being willing to communicate and work through problems together. She is the only red-head and left-handed person in her family.
Debbie Cabezas (Kitchen Cook) has been at Taylor for 3 years. She says that the staff and students at Taylor are great to work with. She loves to travel and spend time with her family.
Cindy Ballantyne (Kitchen Cook) must really like Mustangs. She has been a Taylor Mustang for 24 years, has 2 horses that she loves to ride, and she has a 1966 Ford Mustang that she and her husband often put in local car shows. She loves spending time with her family, including 9 grandchildren.
Common powers and skills include meal manifestation mastery, oven of justice control, nutritional vigilance, sanitation sorcery, inventory intuition, a cloak of compassion, efficiency genius, educational allyship, and crisis combat training (always ready for surprises, field trips, and the occasional rogue chocolate milk spill).
Whether they’re battling against the clock, soothing an upset student, or ensuring every student gets their fuel for learning – The Lunch League stands as an unshakable pillar of the school community. Taylor Elementary School thanks our School Lunch Heroes!
🦸♀️🦸♂️ Not all heroes wear capes… some wear hairnets.
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #DavisSchoolDistrict #SchoolLunch #Superhero #LunchLady
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTA has organized some activities and ways for students to show extra appreciation to their teachers throughout the week. If you have any questions or would like to help out with the meal sign-ups, please reach out to the PTA (jataylorpta@gmail.com).
Monday, May 5 - Bring your teacher a flower.
Tuesday, May 6 - Compliment your teacher.
(Breakfast provided to teachers and staff before school by PTA.)
Wednesday, May 7 - High-five or fist bump your teacher.
Thursday, May 8 - Write your teacher a note.
(Lunch provided to teachers by PTA.)
Friday, May 9 - Wear your teacher's favorite color.
Happy National Principal’s Day! We are grateful to have Dr. Darryl Denhalter at Taylor Elementary. This is his 3rd year at Taylor but has over 22 years of experience in school administration. He loves working with the students, parents, faculty, and community members of Taylor. He also loves to spend time with his family: his wife, 4 sons, a daughter, and 4 grandchildren. Fun facts about Dr. Denhalter are that he was the 6th person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the E.coli virus and the 1st to survive, he is a beekeeper, he recently went skydiving for the first time, and he helped build the Taj Mahal in India.
From Dr. Denhalter:
It is an honor and privilege to serve as the principal at Taylor Elementary. This school has a great history of dedicated administrators, teachers, employees, and supportive families and community. I hope to add to that legacy.
The school's namesake, Junius Albert Taylor (b. 1883), was actively involved and had a great influence in our community. He began teaching in 1906 and was both a teacher and principal in our area until 1952. He was also the mayor of Bountiful City twice. I am learning he was an impressive person who dedicated his life to serving and loving others. He definitely had qualities we would do well to emulate.
J. A. Taylor once shared, "A good education will help a student build character." At Taylor Elementary, we believe in educating the whole child in a positive and innovative learning environment. We believe in promoting and maintaining a school culture of kindness and excellence. We focus primarily on three school rules, Be Safe, Kind, and Reliable. We believe that following those three rules will create a successful school environment, will ultimately lead to happy and productive lives, and as J. A. believed, will "build character" for the students.
I encourage all of us to work together to do our best to help our students continually strive to improve and excel as we model this through our own words and actions. Thank you for joining me in this effort to create an amazing learning environment. J. A. Taylor Elementary is a great school because of our united effort and focus.
#NAESP #DavisSchoolDistrict
For Military Spirit Week, Wednesday was "Red Remembrance." Students were encouraged to wear red to school to remember those who are serving our country. Tomorrow, Friday, is Purple Up Day! Wear purple to support our military students.
#MilitaryFamilies #PurpleUp #PurpleStarSchool
We had quite the day with our students wearing their camouflage outfits for Military Spirit Week! Can you find any familiar faces hiding in plain sight? 🕵️♂️
#MilitarySpiritWeek #Camouflage #MilitaryFamilies #PurpleUp #PurpleStarSchool
📚✨ Have you come to our Scholastic Book Fair yet? Today and tomorrow are the final days! Come to the library from 3:30-5:00 PM on April 23 and 24! It's BOGO - Buy One Get One free and there is a fantastic selection of books! Each classroom teacher picked some books for their wish list. If you are interested in purchasing a book for your student's classroom, look at the red baskets when you first walk in the library. ❤ 📖
#ScholasticBookFair #BookFair #ReadingIsFun
