Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Happy September! As the summer heat begins to wane and we welcome cooler weather, our school year is moving into full swing. We are officially kicking off our annual Dragon Run Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and our goal is to raise $45,000 to directly support our students, programs, and school community. Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our target! Check it out here: Tanaka Dragon Run Mar

We are excited to announce our new custom school shirts for official school spirit wear! You can now easily order custom t-shirts, polos, long sleeve shirts, cozy hoodies, and gear designed specifically to showcase our school’s unique logo, colors, and pride. What You’ll Find Custom Logos & Colors: Choose from a great selection of tees and gear featuring our official logos, school name, and colors. Gear for the Whole Family: Options are available for students, parents, and st

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Welcome back! I am Ms. Catano, your proud Principal, and I am absolutely over the moon to launch into the 2026-2027 school year with you. This year, our leadership team is expanding its orbit! I am thrilled to work alongside our returning Assistant Principal, Mrs. Goldstein, and welcome our newest co-pilot, Assistant Principal Mr. McCarthy. Together, we are ready to guide our students through an out-of-this-world educational jour

As part of the reorganization of the Clark County School District, our school will form a School Organizational Team that includes three parents and guardians. Members will be elected by a vote of all parents and guardians at the school. Your input is important to the success of our school and students. Please take time to consider how you can be involved in this process and make your voice heard at our school! Complete the on-line nomination form with your own name or the na

Background All Clark County School District (CCSD) schools are equipped with life-saving tools for specific emergencies. These tools are provided for medical interventions. These include: ● Automated External Defibrillators (AED). ● Epinephrine (Epi-Pens). ● Naloxone nasal spray (NARCAN). ● Stop the Bleed Kits. After determining the need to use any of these tools, emergency medical personnel must be contacted for continued care of the impacted pers

Come meet your teacher on August 7th at 1:00-2:00pm or 2:30-3:30pm

We are incredibly proud of our students who stepped up to the Great American Awards Challenge in partnership with the City of Las Vegas. Three of our standout participants recently attended a recognition ceremony at City Hall, where they were honored by city leadership and even met Justice the Eagle! Through this challenge, these students explored vital civic topics and demonstrated what it means to be an active member of our community. Congratulations to our young leaders fo

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Welcome to the month of May! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Principal’s Day by sending your students to school dressed in blue—my favorite color! It was wonderful to see our campus filled with such school spirit and support. We are also excited to celebrate the successful completion of SBAC testing. Our students worked incredibly hard, and we are so proud of their efforts. Congratulations as well to our SBAC attendanc

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Our wonderful students represented Tanaka Elementary on April 9th and won third place during the regional Battle of the Books! The students' teams earned points by answering questions about the books on the book lists. They play several rounds, each against a different team. The students gain knowledge and enjoyment from reading good books, sharing them with friends, parents and teachers, plus a fun day of playing in the "Battle." The following titles were featured at this ye

Watch our teachers' dance and motivational music video parody to help students feel confident and prepared for upcoming SBAC testing! See the tips inside.

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Happy Spring! We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Easter weekend filled with joy and time together. Thank you for helping make Career Week such a meaningful experience for our students—we are so grateful for the support and involvement of our amazing community. We also had a fantastic Reading Week, and we are looking forward to even more fun with Field Day coming up next month! As the weather gets warmer, please ensure st

Order Your 2025-2026 Tanaka Elementary Yearbook The 2025-2026 Tanaka Elementary Yearbook is now available for purchase! You can order your yearbook by following one of the options below: Scan the QR Code in the flyer. Visit buytheyearbook.com and use the school ID: 299939-2601 . Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories!

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence. We are so honored to have you as part of our team, Ms. Adams & Ms. Moreno! We appreciate you!

Last day to order is 5/4 - Field Day is 5/15. Scan the QR-Code below to find and order your shirts! https://tanaka.deco-apparel.com/shop/category/Field-Day?c=5898121 https://www.tanakaelementary.net/shop

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Silly String Party On March 3rd, we celebrated perfect attendance with a lively silly string party. Students were recognized for their dedication, and teachers highlighted the importance of regular attendance. The event fostered community and camaraderie, motivating students to strive for excellence.

Dear Tanaka Students, Families, and Community, Welcome to March! As we look ahead to Spring Break, we also want to highlight a few important dates and reminders for the weeks ahead. Strong attendance is especially important as we approach SBAC testing. Please help students arrive on time, eat a healthy breakfast, and get a good night’s sleep. SBAC testing begins March 31st for 5th grade and April 7th for students in grades 3–5. We are also excited for Reading Week, taking pla