October 30, 2023 TPES PTA Weekly Newsletter
Help Nominate Our School Leaders
A reminder to please send any testimonials or stories you are willing to share about Dr. Gadsden and/or Ms. Hollis to Kaitlin (president@tpespta.net) and Laura (Laura.e.petes@gmail.com) by Nov. 1.
No need for anything lengthy or formal – this should only take a few minutes of your time. Has Dr. Gadsden or Mrs. Hollis supported you and your kid(s)? Have you benefited from their leadership and communication? Have you seen Dr. Gadsden going above and beyond in her role as Principal? If so, we want to hear from you so we can build the strongest possible nomination for Dr. Gadsden and show appreciation for our school’s leaders.
The Dolphin Drive Begins!
November is coming and it’s time for our annual Dolphin Drive! This year we aim to raise $10,000 for the PTA. With your support we can continue to provide programs and opportunities for our students at TPES. Be on the lookout for more information about how you can participate and show your school spirit! Go, Dolphins!
No School: Wednesday, November 1st
Reminder that there is no school this Wednesday, 11/1 for teachers to have a professional day to grade and write report cards for the end of first quarter.
No Costumes on Halloween
A reminder that TPES does not celebrate Halloween at school, so children should not wear costumes to school. Candy should also be enjoyed at home, NOT school. Let’s help our teachers out!
TPES Bilingualism is My Super Power Night: Thursday, November 2, 7PM
Open house for caregivers of English Language Learning students! Information on MCPS, Chromebooks and internet, medical/dental services, public libraries, and more. Childcare is provided for ages 3 and up. Children can wear their pajamas and enjoy pizza, activities and bedtime storytelling.
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 with people that could be useful for these collages.
TPES Open House: Friday, November 10, 9:30-11:30AM
SAVE THE DATE! The school will send more information, but in past years, parents are invited to come in the morning or afternoon to observe their child’s class in action.
From the MCCPTA: List of Fall/Winter MS/HS Theater Performances
The fall/winter drama and dance performance list can be found here: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/bulletin/2023-10/october-25-2023/get-a-little-drama-in-your-life/ This is a fun, local, and low-stress way to introduce your children to theater performances!
Reminder: Respect Road Signs
As a reminder, there is no left turn at the exit of the school parking lot onto Holly Ave during school hours. There has been additional congestion at drop off/dismissal, including buses not being able to drive through, due to cars trying to turn left onto Holly Ave from the TPES parking lot.
Small Things Matter and TPES/PBES Annual Coat Drive
The school is partnering with Small Things Matter for its annual Coat Drive! The drive runs until November 15. Please bring new or gently used coats to the designated box in the main office during school hours.All PBES and TPES families are invited to get coats on Tuesday November 7 at the TPSS Coop and again at a later date (to be announced soon).
Upcoming TPES Events
October 30-31 – 2nd Grade Field Trip
October 31 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Sharp’s Farm
November 1 – NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Day – grading/report card writing)
November 2, 7PM – Bilingualism is My Super Power Night (for families whom English is not their primary language)
November 7-9 – Hearing and Vision Testing
November 10, 9:30-11:30AM – TPES Open House
Upcoming Community Events
October 31 – Deadline to apply for cash assistance from the City of Takoma Park
November 4 – National Kidpreneur Day, 2000 14th St NW
November 7 – Select winter coats through Small Things Matter at TPSS Coop
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