Skip to main content

Popular Links

Homepage

Website Under Construction

Thank you for your patience as we put the finishing touches on our new site. Please check back soon for updates--we're excited to share it with you!

Campus and Students

Welcome!

We are so glad you're here

About Team TALES

A man smiles, wearing a blue and white jacket with school logos.

Message from —

Principal, Bob Groff

Experience education like never before. Your journey starts here.

 

Whether you are a current TALES family or a prospective one, we welcome you to the first vegetarian public school in the country and two time National Blue Ribbon award winning school!

 

As we go into the 2025-26 school year, we are excited to have you with us!  The first day of school is Thursday, September 4th and please know that the TALES family is here to support you throughout the summer and the new school year.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bob Groff

Principal and Co-founder, TALES

 

group of students


Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

 

Why The Active Learning Elementary School?

Our mission is to support and equip students, teachers, and parents by providing amazing Pre-K through Grade 3 academic resources based upon TALES Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 

  • TALES's Mission Statement
    The mission of The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), a PreK - 3rd grade school, is to foster academic excellence in a safe and caring learning environment. Through a partnership of family, staff, and community, TALES strives to educate the whole child by meeting their academic, health and wellness, and social-emotional needs. We utilize a race equity lens to empower student to break up patterns of racism and become leaders in our world.
  • TALES's Vision
    The vision of the The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), a PreK - 3rd Grade school, is to empower our students with the academic, social-emotional, and health and wellness skills necessary to become leaders who question the world around them and strive to end racism.
  • TALES's Core Values
    The Core Values serve as a guide to our daily lives at TALES and our lives beyond the classroom. The Core Values themselves and the terminology used to define them should become a part of the students' vocabulary and ultimately frame their way of thinking and living. Only by consistently modeling and discussing them will our students exemplify the following Core Values: Race Equity, Health/Nutrition, Respect, Leadership and Commitment.

Latest News

Stay up to date on exciting news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

Upcoming Events

Accessibility View of Full-Page Calendar

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events and important dates in the next few weeks and months!

Sep
04
First Day of School
All Day
Sep
17
Back to School Night
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep
23
SCHOOL CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah
All Day
Sep
24
SCHOOL CLOSED - Rosh Hashanah
All Day
Sep
30
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Oct
02
SCHOOL CLOSED - Yom Kippur
All Day
Oct
28
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Nov
25
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Jan
27
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Feb
24
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Mar
31
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Apr
28
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
May
26
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Jun
16
PTA Meeting
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Dad and Son

Prospective Families

With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.

Learn More About Us

Mom and children

Current Families

We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.

Parent Resources

District profile —

At a Glance

We’re not like every other K-3 school district. See what makes us great.
 

View the full district profile

  • 38
    Student clubs and athletics
  • 462
    Enrolled students
  • 17:1
    Teacher to student ratio
  • 1:1
    Chromebook to student ratio