November 6, 2023 Dolphin Digest PTA Weekly Newsletter
PTA Meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m.
The TPES/PBES PTA meeting will take place this Tuesday, November 7th via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent tomorrow afternoon. Agenda includes: 1) upcoming dates & announcements; 2) Overview and Tips on Dreambox (online math program) by Ms. Samikia East, TPES Staff Development Teacher; 3) Wait Until Eighth on smart phones for children by Amber Rieke, TPES Health and Wellness Committee; and 4) Treasurer’s Reports and a vote to adjust the budget now that we have a better idea of what the school year will look like, as well to approve the PTA’s use of PayPal and Square. The agenda for the meeting is here.
TPES Open House: THIS FRIDAY, November 10, 9:30-11:30AM
Parents are invited to come visit your child’s class in action!
NOVEMBER IS DOLPHIN DRIVE MONTH: Every Amount Helps, Every Child Benefits!
Our PTA funds raised during the Dolphin Drive go directly to supporting community activities such as Hispanic Heritage Night; providing after-school programs and in-school multicultural assemblies; and purchasing tools, like Dreambox, to support learning and achievement at school and at home. Our goal is to raise $10,000. Thank you for your support! Online donations can be made here.
Parent-Teacher Conferences This Month
Most teachers have already sent around signup links for parent-teacher conferences so check your inbox! If you haven’t scheduled yours yet, please reach out to your teacher. Conferences will be virtual unless you request in-person.
Little Scholars Survey
If you have a student who is currently attending or has previously attended after school programming at either TPES or PBES please consider completing this survey to help inform our future after-school programing. Thank you in advance for your time!
Bring in Magazines for the Counseling Office
Students will be creating collages to help identify emotions and understand zones of regulation by cutting out examples of people experiencing different emotions from magazines this week. Please send in magazines that could be useful for these collages.
Health Room Needs Change of Clothing Donations
The Health Room needs boys, girls and non-binary clothing sizes 4-10, specifically, underwear (new only), pants and shirts. As a K-2 school, we have several accidents throughout the week where children need a change of clothes. This is also a reminder to make sure your child has a change of clothing kept in the classroom (top, pants, underwear, and socks).
Hearing and Vision Testing November 6-9
Hearing and vision testing will take place for students new to MCPS, students in Kindergarten and 1st grades, and students referred by teachers, will be screened for vision and hearing. If you have any questions, contact our school nurse, Ms. Harris at 240-740-0982.
Small Things Matter Coat Distribution @ TPSS Coop: November 7th, 4:30-6PM
The school is partnering with Small Things Matter for its annual Coat Drive. All families are invited to select coats on Tuesday, November 7, 4:30-6PM behind the TPSS Coop (201 Ethan Allen Ave).
Upcoming TPES Events
November 7, 7-8PM – TPES/PBES PTA Meeting
November 7-9 – Hearing and Vision Testing
November 10, 9:30-11:30AM – TPES Open House
November 13-21 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 17, 9:30AM – School Picture Makeup Day
Upcoming Community Events
November 7, 4:30-6PM – Select winter coats through Small Things Matter at TPSS Coop
November 12, 4-8PM – Troop 33 Pancake Supper Fundraiser @ TP Presbyterian Church
November 17, 9-10AM – Jewish Representation in Children’s Books @ People’s Books
November 17 – Alternative Gift Fair outside of TP Farmer’s Market
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