John G. Tower Elementary

"Every child is an artist!" - Pablo Picasso Thank you Mrs. Spring for bringing out the best in our young artists here at Tower!

Bulldog way right here! Selflessness right here! In PE, we change squad lines about every six weeks so that we can have new leaders and new teams. I assign points to a particular squad if they are doing the right thing or if they win a competition. The students in the winning squad receive a small prize. We have done this every day this week. I overheard these four selfless students in different classes tell their teammates, "You go first," when choosing a prize! I never told them to say this. I was just listening. Congratulations to the four of you for setting a beautiful example for your classmates!

🧩💛 **Our 1st Graders Took on a Shape Escape Room!** 💛🧩 Today our classrooms were filled with excitement, teamwork, and LOTS of shape talk! Our 1st graders worked together to solve a Shape Escape Room challenge! Each team was given 4 mystery envelopes and inside each one was a different 2D shape challenge. In order to unlock each envelope, students had to collaborate, listen to one another, and use what they’ve been learning about 2D Shapes. The envelopes consisted of: 🔷 Composed new shapes using smaller ones 🔺 Identified and named 2D shapes 🟩 Sorted shapes by their attributes 🔵 Distinguished between similar shapes The best part? Watching them encourage each other. 💛 “I think it’s a rectangle because…” “Let’s try this one!” “We can do it together!” When that final lock opened, the cheers were priceless! 🎉 They were so proud and they definitely earned their special prize after unlocking all four envelopes. More than just a fun game, this activity gave students the chance to show what they know, practice teamwork, and build confidence in such a meaningful way. What a fun way to learn! ✨

S2S members met this afternoon and worked on teambuilding and collaboration in different groups!

Penny Wars total so far — $2,778.34!

Tower Unified had fun with footwork and balance using the new " jump bands" this morning!

Thank you to all the "Pops" who came out to our annual "Playing with Pops in PE!" Here are just a few pictures of the smiles and the joy of the day!

The Boomtown Babes came to Tower today, and taught our students the latest dance moves!

Now Recruiting: PAID Reserve Peace Officers!
The Burkburnett ISD Police Department is starting a new PAID Reserve Program, and we want YOU on our team!

What to Know:
✅ Serve 5 Burkburnett ISD Campuses
✅ Work a few days a month (campuses, events, staffing support)
✅ Badge, patches, and uniform provided by the district
✅ Must supply own firearm
✅ Must be TCOLE-licensed
✅ School-based law enforcement experience preferred

Committed to serving your community and protecting our students and staff? This is your opportunity to make that commitment count!
Interested? Contact Lt. Deason today:
hunter.deason@burkburnettisd.org

A Public Hearing of the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) of Burkburnett Independent School District will be held February 25th, beginning at 3:45 pm at the Overton Ray Elementary library.

You can see the agenda posted, all past meetings, and other information on our website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/bisd/page/shac

See the smiles and joys of "Playing with Pops in PE" right here! https://photos.app.goo.gl/hozZSUGc5PfNanC9A

Dad's hula hoop contest! Dad's racing! Dad's LOVE! It was so beautiful to watch! Here are just a few pictures and I hope to post a lot more from our 2026 "Playing with pops in PE!"

Dear Tower Parents,
Mark your calendars — Picture Day is Wednesday, February 25, 2026!

🎉 Penny Wars Starts Today! 🎉
Get ready to bring in those coins and bills — the competition is on!
✨ New This Year: Half of the money raised by each grade level goes right back to their classrooms! That means your spare change directly supports your grade.
💦 Big Goal Alert: If we raise $4,000, TEN brave staff members will be water-ballooned by the entire school!
🍧 Bonus Prize: The grade level with the highest point total wins a Kona Ice party!
Start saving, start strategizing, and let the Penny Wars begin! 🪙💰

We can't wait to see you tomorrow and Thursday at "Playing with Pops in PE!"

Friendly Reminder: There is no school for staff or students on Monday, February 16.

Enjoy your day off!

Our Kindergartener's "Hearts Around the World" project came to a close today, with much learning taking place about the 50 states and countries around the world! Letters and cards poured in from Austria, South Korea, Germany, England, China, Japan, and the students received cards from almost every state! Thank you Kindergarten teachers for this very worthwhile project and all of your very hard work!