1/30/26

Well, it was a quick and snowy week here at TPS!  Just a few things for you this week. 

📆I have added the February calendar (for specials rotations, etc.) to the Electronic Blue Folder.  

🎶Don't forget that the Middle School Winter Concert is Tuesday night (2/3) at 6:30 at Wachusett High School! Mrs. LeMay and Mrs. Brais sent a reminder to families with all of the details!  Our middle schoolers have been working hard - I can't wait to see their performance!

🕣A note from the main office:  Just a reminder that school begins at 8:25AM. If your child is not in the building by 8:25AM (the front door is closed), you will have to walk them into the office to sign them in.  If you don't come in to say hi to Mr. Cormier and sign them in, your Warrior will be marked absent (even if they are here... but late). Thanks for understanding!

🏈I cannot believe the Super Bowl is next weekend! To keep up with sending our good vibes to Drake and the team, we'll have another Patriots Spirit Day on Friday 2/6. Warriors can wear Pats gear, red/white/blue, or fan apparel for their favorite football team!

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

                                                                   

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (2/2) - A Day
• Boys Basketball Game at Florence Sawyer @ 3:45 
• Girls Basketball Game at Florence Sawyer @ 4:45 
• Tuesday (2/3) - B Day
• Middle School Winter Concert @ 6:30 
• Wednesday (2/4) - C Day
• Thursday (2/5) - D Day
• Friday (2/6) - E Day
• Patriots Spirit Day!

1/23/26

🏈There was a lot of Patriots spirit today!   Good luck to our team!  

🛝It occurred to me this morning that some families may not know whether or not we have recess on days with a delay!  The answer is YES!  All students have recess on these days, though the times may shift a bit. Whether or not we go outside is contingent upon if DPW has plowed the blacktop, the conditions of the black top (is it too icy), as well as the temperature outside.  I hope this helps with your morning planning! 

😊I always love to see the hands-on learning that is happening in our TPS classrooms.  Ms. Nowd, our STEAM teacher, shared an update from her classroom and I wanted to pass it on to you, too!  

After break we are picking up right where we left off in STEAM class! Our kindergarteners designed and built their own paintbrushes that have more than one function. We are testing them out this week!

Second grade pairs designed their own "scorekeeping programs" on Scratch jr. to keep score while they played a math game with each other. They worked so hard to debug their programs and did a wonderful job!

👉Just a heads-up that next week we have a day off on Thursday 1/29 for Professional Development!

🌟ATTENTION Parents of 7th & 8th Graders, please read this letter regarding the SOS program which will be taking place February 2nd and 9th! 

Have a great weekend!

                                                                  

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (1/26) - C Day
• Boys Basketball Game at Florence Sawyer @ 3:45 (may be rescheduled)
• Girls Basketball Game at Florence Sawyer @ 4:45  (may be rescheduled)
• Tuesday (1/27) - D Day
• Boys Basketball Game at Paxton @ 3:30
• Girls Basketball Game at Paxton @ 4:30
• Wednesday (1/28) - E Day
• Thursday (1/29) - NO SCHOOL
• Friday (1/30) - F Day
• TPS Spirit Day (Wear your TPS Gear or red/black/white)
• Report Cards Issued for Grades 6-8

1/16/26

𓀘 My goal in this New Year  was to share more about our amazing PTA and what they do for our TPS students.  This week, the middle school had the unique opportunity to have a presentation from an Egyptologist, Paulette Morin.  Paulette was an amazing presenter.  She brought her depth of knowledge about Egypt and her experiences from her 16 trips to Egypt. She also brought along replica artifacts to share with students and to teach them about the ordinary daily life of Ancient Egyptians. Students had the fun experience of wearing replica jewelry and headdresses, while learning about their significance and importance in the Ancient Egyptian culture. It was a fun way to bring this middle school curriculum to life for our our students.  Many thanks to the PTA and Mr. Ruppert for organizing this opportunity! 

Want to get involved in the PTA? Participation is flexible. Fill out this brief form!

🏀Check out the latest copy of The Landmark for a story about our Lady Warriors! In case you didn't know, TPS has not had a girls basketball team in over 7 years!  I am so grateful for Melissa DuBois and Erica Martunas who took on the role of coaching our team this year.  I have seen such growth and improvement over the course of the season and I could not be prouder of this team. Our boys team has had a good season under the coaching of Jim Foley.  While it is hard to compete with the larger schools like CTMS and Mt. View, our Warriors give them a run for their money! Our Warriors play hard and improve with every game. I absolutely love watching both teams play. Check out their schedules on the TPS website calendar! There are a few games left!

♬Congratulations to our strings performers!  On Wednesday night, our TPS Warriors performed in a combined concert at Chocksett Middle School.  Joined with Sterling and Rutland, they played three pieces as a combined ensemble.  I am always blown away by what our middle schoolers can do at our music concerts!  They sounded beautiful!  "Impulse" was my favorite! I've been listening to them
practice it for weeks now, but hadn't heard it start to finish!  Bravo to Mr. Sjostedt, our strings teacher!

🕣Just a reminder that school starts at 8:25AM. I feel badly when I have to close the door and I apologize in advance!  We have a lot of Warriors that do parent drop off. I suggest getting here a bit earlier just in case you have to sit in the line. 

🌟ATTENTION Parents of 7th & 8th Graders, please read this letter regarding the SOS program which will be taking place February 2nd and 9th! 

Have a great long weekend!

                                                                  

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (1/19) - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday (1/20) - E Day
• Wednesday (1/21) - F Day
• Thursday (1/22) - A Day
• Boys Basketball at Chocksett @ 3:30
• Girls Basketball at Chocksett @ 4:30
• Friday (1/23) - B Day
• TPS Spirit Day (Wear your TPS Gear or red/black/white)

1/9/26

Happy New Year!

Welcome Back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and break!  It was a great week here at TPS!

⭐I wanted to remind students and families about the language in the TPS Handbook about smartwatches and cameras. I know a lot of Warriors received these kinds of items over the holidays and
have been bringing them to school. Unfortunately, the use of these items are prohibited and need to be kept out of sight during the school day (in backpacks or lockers).  Please know if these items are brought into school, they will be left at the office for parents to pick up. I thank you for your understanding and support!

𝅘𝅥𝅯A Note from Mrs. LeMay to Grades 6-8 Parents (regarding Select Chorus): 

Hello! Please fill out this form if your child wants to sign up for Select Chorus. Rehearsals will be every Friday until 4:00 p.m. in Mrs. LeMay's room starting January 16th. Please reach out to Mrs. LeMay if you have any questions/concerns at brenda-anne_lemay@wrsd.net. Thank you!!!

👉A Message from the TPS PTA:

Hello from the TPS PTA!

It was busy and exciting fall, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the families and volunteers who helped support our school through:

• The Viking Challenge

• Fall Mini Grants

• The Holiday Shop

All donations go directly back to TPS. Through our Fall Mini Grant program alone, 17 teacher requests were funded and the items requested went directly into the classrooms. Looking ahead, future PTA support will help provide funding for field trips and enrichment opportunities for all students.

We have a great lineup of events planned for the rest of the school year, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Not sure about joining the PTA but want to learn more? Join one of our monthly meetings - either in person or via Zoom. Membership isn’t required to attend.

Upcoming Meetings:

• January: Thursday, 1/15 at 6:15PM

• February: Wednesday, 2/11 at 6PM

• March: Monday, 3/9 at 6PM

Getting involved is flexible - whether you have lots of time or just a little, there’s a place for you. There’s no one-size-fits-all commitment. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, please fill out this brief form and a PTA member will be in touch.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our school community. Thank you for your support!

Check out the flyer in the Electronic Blue Folder!

Have a great weekend!

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (1/12) - F Day
• Tuesday (1/13) - A Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• Wednesday (1/14) - B Day
• Thursday (1/15) - C Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• PTA Meeting @ 6:15
• Friday (1/16) - D Day
• TPS Spirit Day (Wear your TPS Gear or red/black/white)

12/23/25

 Happy Vacation TPS Families!  Today's Wrap-Up is short! 

📦We had a blast this afternoon gathering as an entire school in the gym for the "Stack Attack Challenge". There were 9 teams of staff and students who had one minute to build the highest tower of cardboard boxes as possible. It sounds easy, but it wasn't! LOL.  Students used their Tommy Tickets to enter the raffle to participate.  It was a lot of fun.  Thank you to the families who helped us out with boxes!  

💰I wanted to make you aware that last week we had a shopper use some play money at the Holiday Shop. Unfortunately, it was not caught at the register. It's a teachable moment for us all and an opportunity to talk to your kids about money and finances! 

📅The January Family Calendar (with specials days) has been uploaded in the Electronic Blue Folder!

🎊Wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday & Happy New Year! Enjoy the time spent with family and friends in the days ahead.  I'll look forward to seeing everyone in 2026 (on January 5th)!

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Friday (1/2) Friday - NO SCHOOL
• Monday (1/5) - A Day
• Tuesday (1/6) - B Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• Wednesday (1/7) - C Day
• Thursday (1/8) - D Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• Friday (1/9) - E Day
• TPS Spirit Day (Wear your TPS Gear or red/black/white)

12/19/25

💖I'd like to thank the PTA and volunteers for an amazing week at the Holiday Shop.  I loved seeing all grade levels shopping for their loved ones and picking out just the right gifts.  I am sure the holidays will be filled with the smiles provided by your Warrior's thoughtfulness!  It was a lot of work to organize and set up the shop and the PTA deserves a HUGE thank you! 

The PTA does so much for TPS! My goal in the new year is to share with families just what they do!  I will share details on the recent Mini-Grant Recipients and how our Warriors benefit from their generosity and involvement in our school.  New members and meeting attendees are encouraged! Check out the TPS calendar online to find out when the next meeting takes place!  Your input and presence is really appreciated!

🏀This week, our boys and girls basketball teams opened their seasons against Central Tree Middle School and Mountview Middle School.  The competition was tough, but I could not have been prouder of all of the Warriors out on the court!   On Monday 12/22, we host Luther Burbank for our home opener. I'd love to pack the stands with fans and spirit for our teams! The boys play at 3:30 and the girls play at 4:30.  I know they'd love your support!  If your child in grades 5-8 is staying after for the game, please update School Dismissal Manager as "Basketball Game Spectator". Students in grades k-4 will need to attend with an adult. 

📁Do you know what the Electronic Blue Folder is? It occurred to me that we have many new families at TPS who might not know what it is or where to find it!  The Electronic Blue Folder is a digital "take home folder" that contains important information and recent notices from the school, local organizations, PTA and so on.  This electronic folder takes the place of sending home many paper copies of notices.  The link to the folder can be found at the bottom of every one of my weekly wrap-ups. 

📆Mark your calendars!  The middle school band and chorus concert will be held on February 3rd at WRHS. The graphic to the right has more information, however a larger version can also be found in the Electronic Blue Folder! These musicians and their teachers have been working hard - it's bound to be a great performance!

🎒During recent eighth grade visits to Wachusett Regional High School, students had the opportunity to explore some of the opportunities available to them as future Mountaineers. Wachusett offers a wide range of pathway options designed to help students discover interests, build skills, and prepare for college and career success.

These pathways align closely with MyCAP, helping students make intentional connections between their interests, coursework, and long term goals. From business and health sciences to engineering, computer science, education, the arts, and more, Wachusett provides flexible options that support both exploration and deeper specialization over time.

We encourage families to review this Pathways overview together and use it as a conversation starter about high school planning, future aspirations, and the many opportunities available within Wachusett. Check out the flyer in the Electronic Blue Folder!

Have a great weekend!

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (12/22) - E Day 
• Cozy Day (Wear your favorite seasonal PJs!)
• Boys Basketball Home Opener @ 3:30
• Girls Basketball Home Opener @ 4:30
• Tuesday (12/23) - F Day
• Feelin' Festive Day (Wear something festive!)
• PBIS Assembly for students and staff at 2:00
• Wednesday 12/24 - Sunday 1/4 - Winter Break (Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!)

• Monday (1/5) - A Day
• Tuesday (1/6) - B Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• Wednesday (1/7) - C Day
• Thursday (1/8) - D Day
• Girls Basketball Home Game @ 3:30
• Boys Basketball Home Game @ 4:30
• Friday (1/9) - E Day
• TPS Spirit Day (Wear your TPS Gear or red/black/white)

12/12/25

🛒Next week is the PTA's Holiday Shop!  Check out the schedule to see when your child will be shopping!  Please also check the Electronic Blue Folder for the flyer pictured below and a shopping budget list attached! Thank you to the PTA for organizing this! 

Also, please join them at their meeting on 12/15 at 6:00! We'll be setting up for the shop immediately following! 

😂On Tuesday we celebrated the 67th day of school with a "Six Seven" spirit day!  Some students and staff came to school in full six seven spirit! It was fun to see!  Students also participated in a fun six seven activity.  While the immensely popular phrase is so silly, we all enjoyed embracing it and having fun with the kids! 

🏥Nurse Karina had her baby over Thanksgiving break!  Congratulations Nurse Karina!  Lavinia Hand will be our substitute nurse until Karina returns in March.  We are so thankful to have someone covering our office who has been a consistent sub and has a great understanding of TPS and students!  Should you need to reach out to her, her email address is lavinia_hand@wrsd.net !

🧥The Lost and Found is full! Please stop by and check out the many items on the racks or ask your child to check!  I plan on donating items over vacation. 

🏀From WRHS: The Wachusett Girls' Basketball will be unveiling their 2024-2025 Championship Banner at our girls' basketball game vs. Leominster on Friday, January 9. Game time is 6:00 pm, and we will unveil the banner just prior to tip-off.  We are hoping for a packed gym to help our girls' celebrate this tremendous achievement! It will also be "Middle School Night"! Any student dressed in either Wachusett gear or their Middle School gear that comes to the game with a paid adult will receive free admission to the game! Check out the flyer in the Electronic Blue Folder for more details!

📦I am in search of large cardboard boxes for a TPS-wide assembly challenge. If you have any you'd like to part, let me know (bethanne_difonso@wrsd.net)!  It's a busy season for packages, so I thought perhaps I'd ask!

🕯 Happy first night of Hannukah (on Sunday) for our TPS Families who celebrate!

Have a wonderful weekend!

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (12/15) - F Day
• PTA Meeting @ 6:00 w/ Holiday Shop set up to follow
• Tuesday (12/16)  - A Day
• Holiday Shop
• 8th grade trip to WRHS
• Boys (4:30) and Girls (3:30) Basketball Games @ Central Tree 
• Wednesday (12/17) -  B Day
• Holiday Shop
• Thursday (12/18) - C day
• Holiday Shop
• Boys (4:30) and Girls (3:30) Basketball Games @ Mountview 
• Friday (12/19) - D Day
• TPS Spirit Day - Wear your TPS gear or red and black!

• Monday (12/22) - Cozy Day (Wear your favorite seasonal PJs!)
• Tuesday (12/23) - Feelin' Festive Day (Wear something festive!)