🏃🏽♀️➡️🏃🏽♀️➡️Track Interest Meeting
Tuesday, November 17 @ 5:30 PM
Mrs. Rourke's Room
#theHeARTofExcellence #RunRamsRun
Tuesday, November 17 @ 5:30 PM
Mrs. Rourke's Room
#theHeARTofExcellence #RunRamsRun
💙💛 ONE CUP AT A TIME, ONE RAMILY MAKING A DIFFERENCE! 🧀
We are running a Mac & Cheese Cup Drive that will continue through next Friday morning, and we have an opportunity to make a BIG difference for those in need!
Here's a little extra motivation: EVERY student who brings in Mac & Cheese cups on Monday will earn 5 HOUSE POINTS for EVERY cup they donate! That's right—every cup counts, and every cup earns points!
Just imagine… if every TFAA student brought in just ONE cup, we would have OVER 700 CUPS to share with individuals and families in need!
Let's come together, show our RAMily spirit, support our Houses, and make a difference in our community.
ONE MISSION. ONE RAMILY. ONE CUP AT A TIME!
#theHeARTofExcellence 💙💛
We are running a Mac & Cheese Cup Drive that will continue through next Friday morning, and we have an opportunity to make a BIG difference for those in need!
Here's a little extra motivation: EVERY student who brings in Mac & Cheese cups on Monday will earn 5 HOUSE POINTS for EVERY cup they donate! That's right—every cup counts, and every cup earns points!
Just imagine… if every TFAA student brought in just ONE cup, we would have OVER 700 CUPS to share with individuals and families in need!
Let's come together, show our RAMily spirit, support our Houses, and make a difference in our community.
ONE MISSION. ONE RAMILY. ONE CUP AT A TIME!
#theHeARTofExcellence 💙💛
🧦💙💛 SOCKTOBER RESULTS ARE IN! 💛💙🧦
Our Ramily really knocked our socks off! (We couldn't resist. 😉)
Thanks to the generosity of our TFAA students and families, we collected an incredible 441 pairs of socks!
Even better, 348 pairs of brand-new, warm socks will be heading to the Murfreesboro Cold Patrol to help keep men in our local community warm this winter. ❤️
We also received 93 pairs of children's socks! While these aren't part of the shelter donation, they'll be put to good use in our TFAA Clothes Closet to help meet the needs of our own students. We're grateful that every donation will have a purpose and an opportunity to make a difference!
🏆 And the House results are in!
🥇 Ubora – 144 pairs
🥈 Quantum – 136 pairs
🥉 Motus – 86 pairs
⭐ Nnabot – 75 pairs
UBORA TAKES THE WIN!
Congratulations to Ubora! Your House earns 100 House Points!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and helped make this service project such a success. Every pair made a difference, and together we showed what the Ramily can accomplish when we put our hearts into helping others.
441 pairs. One amazing Ramily. BIG impact! 💙💛
#Socktober #TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #Ramily #BetterTogether
Our Ramily really knocked our socks off! (We couldn't resist. 😉)
Thanks to the generosity of our TFAA students and families, we collected an incredible 441 pairs of socks!
Even better, 348 pairs of brand-new, warm socks will be heading to the Murfreesboro Cold Patrol to help keep men in our local community warm this winter. ❤️
We also received 93 pairs of children's socks! While these aren't part of the shelter donation, they'll be put to good use in our TFAA Clothes Closet to help meet the needs of our own students. We're grateful that every donation will have a purpose and an opportunity to make a difference!
🏆 And the House results are in!
🥇 Ubora – 144 pairs
🥈 Quantum – 136 pairs
🥉 Motus – 86 pairs
⭐ Nnabot – 75 pairs
UBORA TAKES THE WIN!
Congratulations to Ubora! Your House earns 100 House Points!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and helped make this service project such a success. Every pair made a difference, and together we showed what the Ramily can accomplish when we put our hearts into helping others.
441 pairs. One amazing Ramily. BIG impact! 💙💛
#Socktober #TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #Ramily #BetterTogether
🦃💙💛 TFAA RAMily Thanksgiving Lunch — We’re Thankful for YOU! 💛💙🦃
Dear TFAA Families,
One of the best parts of being a RAM is the wonderful family we share! As Thanksgiving approaches, we are excited to welcome our RAMily to campus for a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 13, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate gratitude, spend time together, and make special memories with your child. We are so thankful to have you as part of our TFAA family!
Your child will bring home a Thanksgiving Lunch brochure and registration form today. If you would like to join your child for lunch, please complete the form and return it to the cafeteria with payment by the deadline below.
📅 Event Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
📝 Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
💵 Cost: $5 per meal — cash only. Please send the exact amount, as no change will be given.
A few important details to help us make the day special:
* Advance registration is required. This is the only day of the school year when parents must sign up in advance to eat lunch with their students.
* To ensure we have enough meals and can plan appropriately for our visitors, we cannot accept forms or payments after Monday, November 9. We appreciate your understanding and help with this important deadline.
* All guests attending must register in advance and purchase a $5 lunch.
* There is a limit of two adult visitors per student.
* All visitors will be screened through our weapons detection system before entering the building.
We know how meaningful these opportunities are, and we look forward to sharing the joy of the season with you! Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for helping us make this a memorable day for our students.
From our TFAA family to yours, we wish you a season filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. We are truly thankful for our RAMily! 💙💛
ONE MISSION • ONE RAMILY • #theHeARTofExcellence
Dear TFAA Families,
One of the best parts of being a RAM is the wonderful family we share! As Thanksgiving approaches, we are excited to welcome our RAMily to campus for a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 13, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate gratitude, spend time together, and make special memories with your child. We are so thankful to have you as part of our TFAA family!
Your child will bring home a Thanksgiving Lunch brochure and registration form today. If you would like to join your child for lunch, please complete the form and return it to the cafeteria with payment by the deadline below.
📅 Event Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
📝 Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
💵 Cost: $5 per meal — cash only. Please send the exact amount, as no change will be given.
A few important details to help us make the day special:
* Advance registration is required. This is the only day of the school year when parents must sign up in advance to eat lunch with their students.
* To ensure we have enough meals and can plan appropriately for our visitors, we cannot accept forms or payments after Monday, November 9. We appreciate your understanding and help with this important deadline.
* All guests attending must register in advance and purchase a $5 lunch.
* There is a limit of two adult visitors per student.
* All visitors will be screened through our weapons detection system before entering the building.
We know how meaningful these opportunities are, and we look forward to sharing the joy of the season with you! Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for helping us make this a memorable day for our students.
From our TFAA family to yours, we wish you a season filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. We are truly thankful for our RAMily! 💙💛
ONE MISSION • ONE RAMILY • #theHeARTofExcellence
TFAA Cheerleaders supporting families at the Extra Mile event for the Down Syndrome association, including TFAA’s own Christi and Elaina Thomas 💙💛
This was SO fun today, and the kids did a great job. We were exploring how energy is present in a system. They observed potential energy change to kinetic energy, and also explored how friction, gravity, and air resistance affects how the equipments works
📸 This Week’s Lost & Found Items - Part 2
🚪 Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Lost & Found area.
🔗 Lost & Found Claim Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5r7qyDv65x
🔎 Please fill out the form only for the items shown in this week’s video.
📧 For items not pictured, email your child’s homeroom teacher.
🚪 Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Lost & Found area.
🔗 Lost & Found Claim Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5r7qyDv65x
🔎 Please fill out the form only for the items shown in this week’s video.
📧 For items not pictured, email your child’s homeroom teacher.
📸 This Week’s Lost & Found Items - Part 1
🚪 Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Lost & Found area.
🔗 Lost & Found Claim Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5r7qyDv65x
🔎 Please fill out the form only for the items shown in this week’s video.
📧 For items not pictured, email your child’s homeroom teacher.
🚪 Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Lost & Found area.
🔗 Lost & Found Claim Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5r7qyDv65x
🔎 Please fill out the form only for the items shown in this week’s video.
📧 For items not pictured, email your child’s homeroom teacher.
Big ideas are taking shape in Mrs. Hartley’s Art and Mrs. Breneman’s STEM classes! 🎨💡
As students prepare for their Giving Faire on December 3rd, groups met with community partners and TFAA faculty members to share their product designs, gather feedback, and explore ways to make their ideas even better.
The creativity these students brought to the table was impressive, but so was the way they presented themselves! Groups demonstrated poise, preparedness, and confidence while discussing their ideas with adults and listening to suggestions.
We can’t wait to see how these ideas develop between now and the Giving Faire! 🐏💙💛
#theHeARTofExcellence #TFAARams #CreativityInAction #LearningThroughTheArts
As students prepare for their Giving Faire on December 3rd, groups met with community partners and TFAA faculty members to share their product designs, gather feedback, and explore ways to make their ideas even better.
The creativity these students brought to the table was impressive, but so was the way they presented themselves! Groups demonstrated poise, preparedness, and confidence while discussing their ideas with adults and listening to suggestions.
We can’t wait to see how these ideas develop between now and the Giving Faire! 🐏💙💛
#theHeARTofExcellence #TFAARams #CreativityInAction #LearningThroughTheArts
Is TFAA the right fit for your student? Come see what makes our Ramily special! 💙💛
Thurman Francis Arts Academy is proud to be ranked #3 Elementary School and #3 Middle School in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report!
Join us for Magnet Information Night to learn more about our unique learning environment, academic opportunities, and the arts experiences that make TFAA stand out.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 TFAA Gym
Come explore how we bring Academic Excellence Enriched by the Arts to life every day!
We can't wait to meet future Rams and their families! 🐏
Small School. Big Opportunities.
#TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #MagnetInformationNight #RamilyPride
Thurman Francis Arts Academy is proud to be ranked #3 Elementary School and #3 Middle School in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report!
Join us for Magnet Information Night to learn more about our unique learning environment, academic opportunities, and the arts experiences that make TFAA stand out.
📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 TFAA Gym
Come explore how we bring Academic Excellence Enriched by the Arts to life every day!
We can't wait to meet future Rams and their families! 🐏
Small School. Big Opportunities.
#TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #MagnetInformationNight #RamilyPride
PTO - New Merch Sale!! We have stickers again! Take 15% off through Wednesday.
These items will ship directly to you!
https://polkadotskystudio.com/collections/thurman-francis-arts-academy?_pos=1&_psq=thurman+francis&_psid=f78246e09&_ss=e
Finish your parent conference early? Zaxby's.🐔 Parent conference scheduled a little later? Zaxby's.🐔 Don't have a conference? Zaxby's.🐔 Just don't want to cook dinner? Zaxby's.🐔 Basically, find any excuse to go to Zaxby's tonight for TFAA Spirit Night!! 🐔 #LiveLaughChickenTendies
🚨 NEW HOUSE SHIRTS FOR EVERYONE! 🚨
🐏💙💛 The RAMily is getting a fresh new look! 💛💙🐏
We are excited to celebrate our four houses with our NEW HOUSE SHIRTS! 🔥 With four bold colors—red, royal blue, green, and black—our students and staff can proudly represent their house while showing what makes Thurman Francis Arts Academy so special!
Our House System is about more than colors and competition. It’s about building relationships, developing character, celebrating one another, and creating a school family where EVERY student belongs and EVERY student can thrive!
💙💛 FOUR HOUSES. ONE RAMILY. ONE MISSION.
Let’s continue building a culture of excellence, belonging, and school spirit!
🐏 ONE MISSION – ONE RAMILY – #theHeARTofExcellence!
#TFAA #RAMily #HouseSystem #SchoolSpirit #theHeARTofExcellence #AcademicExcellenceEnrichedByTheArts
🐏💙💛 The RAMily is getting a fresh new look! 💛💙🐏
We are excited to celebrate our four houses with our NEW HOUSE SHIRTS! 🔥 With four bold colors—red, royal blue, green, and black—our students and staff can proudly represent their house while showing what makes Thurman Francis Arts Academy so special!
Our House System is about more than colors and competition. It’s about building relationships, developing character, celebrating one another, and creating a school family where EVERY student belongs and EVERY student can thrive!
💙💛 FOUR HOUSES. ONE RAMILY. ONE MISSION.
Let’s continue building a culture of excellence, belonging, and school spirit!
🐏 ONE MISSION – ONE RAMILY – #theHeARTofExcellence!
#TFAA #RAMily #HouseSystem #SchoolSpirit #theHeARTofExcellence #AcademicExcellenceEnrichedByTheArts
👻🎃 GET READY TO MONSTER MASH, RAMILY! 🎃👻
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Boys -
Join us for a spooktacular night of dancing, costumes, and fun at the 2026 Monster Mash Dance! 🦇
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 TFAA Gymnasium
🎟️ Ticket Information:
- $20 per student and accompanying adult
- $10 for each additional TFAA K–5 boy
- Day-of-event tickets: $20 per person (CASH ONLY)
🕸️ What's in Store?
📸 Professional photography
🎶 Live DJ & dancing
🍿 Snacks and refreshments
🧛 Costumes are encouraged! Please keep costumes family-friendly and appropriate for an elementary school event. Costumes must allow for clear visibility and safe movement. Costume weapons, sharp props, and scary or gory accessories should stay home.
🚨 Safety Reminder: All students and adults must go through the weapons detector.
📧 Questions? Email the TFAA PTO at tfaaramspto@gmail.com with Monster Mash in the subject line.
Grab your favorite costume and get ready to dance the night away! We can't wait to see our Ramily there! 💙💛
#TFAA #theHeARTofExcellence #MonsterMash2026
🎾🏆 **CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TFAA TENNIS TEAM!** 🏆🎾
Our Rams finished as **DISTRICT RUNNER-UP** in the Tennessee district tennis tournament!
We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for representing Thurman Francis Arts Academy with pride and showing everyone what it means to be part of the RAMily!
Help us celebrate this outstanding accomplishment!
💙💛 **ONE MISSION. ONE RAMILY. #theHeARTofExcellence**
#TFAARams #TFAATennis #DistrictRunnerUp #theHeARTofExcellence
Our Rams finished as **DISTRICT RUNNER-UP** in the Tennessee district tennis tournament!
We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for representing Thurman Francis Arts Academy with pride and showing everyone what it means to be part of the RAMily!
Help us celebrate this outstanding accomplishment!
💙💛 **ONE MISSION. ONE RAMILY. #theHeARTofExcellence**
#TFAARams #TFAATennis #DistrictRunnerUp #theHeARTofExcellence
🏆AWESOME AWARDS for 2026-2027 - Quarter 1
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Where: Gymnasium (Students sit in their Houses)
⏰Times:
6th: 7:40-8:15
7th/8th: 8:20-9:15
Kindergarten/First Grade: 9:30-10:00
Fourth Grade: 10:15-11:00
Third Grade: 11:25-12:05
Second Grade: 12:15-12:55
Fifth Grade: 1:05-1:50
Students should wear house shirts OR house colors
Early check-in form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Sk36jArVLk
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Where: Gymnasium (Students sit in their Houses)
⏰Times:
6th: 7:40-8:15
7th/8th: 8:20-9:15
Kindergarten/First Grade: 9:30-10:00
Fourth Grade: 10:15-11:00
Third Grade: 11:25-12:05
Second Grade: 12:15-12:55
Fifth Grade: 1:05-1:50
Students should wear house shirts OR house colors
Early check-in form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Sk36jArVLk
🍂📚 SAVE THE DATE! FALL BOOK FAIR IS COMING! 📚🍂
Get ready to fall into a great book! 🍁 Our Fall Book Fair will be here Monday, October 19th – Friday, October 23rd! We can’t wait for our students to discover new adventures, explore exciting stories, and find their next favorite book! 📖❤️
🌟 FAMILY NIGHT 📅 Tuesday, October 20th ⏰ Shop with us until 6:00 PM! Bring the family and enjoy finding some great reads together!
💳 IMPORTANT: THIS IS A CASHLESS BOOK FAIR! We will ONLY accept the following forms of payment:
📱 eWallet
💳 Debit/Credit Cards
📝 Checks made out to TFAA
✨ Make shopping easy with an eWallet! Follow the link below to set up your child’s eWallet before the fair so they can shop with confidence!
🔗 Set Up Your Child’s eWallet Here: Book Fair Homepage
We look forward to a wonderful week filled with books, reading, and lots of excitement! 🍂📚❤️
#theHeARTofExcellence #BookFair
Happy #CustodianAppreciationDay to our RAMtastic custodians! Thank you for your service! ##theHeARTofExcellence
🏆 KICKBALL CHAMPS! 🏆
Congratulations to Mrs. Vondohlen’s class for kicking their way to the top and winning our RamRun Kickball Tournament! ⚾️🙌
The final game was CLOSE, but Mrs. Vondohlen’s crew held on and came out on top over Mrs. Chase's class! 🐏💙💛
Way to play hard, cheer each other on, and bring that Ramily spirit! #theHeARTofExcellence #RamPride
Congratulations to Mrs. Vondohlen’s class for kicking their way to the top and winning our RamRun Kickball Tournament! ⚾️🙌
The final game was CLOSE, but Mrs. Vondohlen’s crew held on and came out on top over Mrs. Chase's class! 🐏💙💛
Way to play hard, cheer each other on, and bring that Ramily spirit! #theHeARTofExcellence #RamPride
Congratulations Mr. Thomas!!! #theHeARTofExcellence #TeacherOfTheYear2026
