🚨This afternoon we held our final ALICE drill of the year. The staff and students did a tremendous job of making real time decisions and either evacuating or locking down and barricading. Staff were aware the drill was taking place and spent the week reminding students of the protocols. As always, I am thankful for the support of the Princeton Police and Fire Departments, who were there to support the drill.
🎵Music concert reminder from Mrs. LeMay (I will also send this message on Monday to remind families!):
A reminder that our end of year elementary music shows will be held Friday, June 5th. Grades K-2 will be held in the gymnasium at 9:30 am and grades 3-4 will be held in the cafeteria at 1:30. Grades K-2 will be performing a show entitled “Just Sing!”. 3rd graders will be putting on a bucket drumming performance, and 4th graders will be putting on a recorder performance. All students are encouraged to dress nicely. Families are welcome to come watch!”
👟Field Day is coming on June 12th! Please, please, please help make the day a successful one and volunteer! You can sign up here! The Student Council has planned a fun spirit week for the week of 6/8, ending with class colors on field day. Check out the flyers in the Electronic Blue Folder. 📖A message from the library:
It's time to return school library books! All library books are due by Friday, June 5th. This week, we will be sending out notices of overdue books on student accounts. If your child has overdue books, you have options!
1. Return the book. (Preferred)
2. Send your student to the library with the replacement fee listed on their slip or purchase a new copy of the book and return with your child’s name on a note.
Please contact the school with any questions. All students with a clear library account will receive a resin duck!
✬A message from Nurse Karina:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
TPS will be conducting the annual Postural Screening for grades 5-8 during gym classes the week of 6/1-6/5. If a make-up day is required on any screening day, the postural screening will be held in gym class the following week.
The purpose of this screening is to detect early signs of possible spinal problems in children. It is not a diagnostic service but a program to identify young people who should have a further medical evaluation. If your child has any unusual findings, a notice will be sent home asking you to bring your child to a physician as a precaution. If nothing unusual is found, you will not be contacted.
Preparation: Students may wear a two-piece swimsuit or halter top/sports bra underneath their regular clothing on the day of the screening. This type of clothing permits more accurate observation of the back.
Opt-Out of the Screening Program: If you wish to exclude your child from the postural screening, please provide documentation that your child was screened by their physician and email the nurse asking for your child to be opted out of the screening at karina_abbascia@wrsd.net
👍From the PTA:
Hello from the TPS PTA!
We can’t believe May is coming to an end! It’s been a busy month and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to thanks to the support of our families & community:
Celebrating:
Teacher Appreciation Week (5/18 - 5/22): We had an incredible week celebrating our teachers and staff! The theme was Inside Out and we celebrated big! If you’re not already following our TPS PTA Facebook, join us and check out photos from each day:
Monday - Joy: A breakfast spread provided by TPS families - thank you to all those who donated!
Tuesday - Calm: Relaxation pouches filled with tea, biscotti, lavender sprigs & more. And sorbets to help fight the heat!
Wednesday - Grow: Teachers were gifted potted zinnias and plant cuttings.
Thursday - Gratitude: Handwritten notes from the students, gift cards for each teacher, and a delicious lunch spread.
Friday - Celebration: Coffee deliveries for all staff thanks to our amazing sponsor Jackson Effie Coffee Cabin! Mrs. Difonso also hosted a homemade pie & cake bar in the afternoon with incredible homemade treats!
Student Council - Recess Equipment: The PTA was delighted to support the request from the Student Council to purchase middle school recess equipment. Shoutout to Amelia Oles for attending the May PTA meeting and presenting on how the equipment was being utilized and taken care of.
As we head into the homestretch of the school year, here’s what’s coming up:
Field Day (6/12): The PTA is excited to support this year’s field day - by renting or purchasing inflatables, tie-dye kits, bubbles, craft supplies, and more!
Kindergarten Orientation (6/17): We’re looking forward to welcoming a new batch of Warriors next fall! The PTA will host a welcome table on 6/17 during Kindergarten orientation.
Fall Fundraiser Planning: A new fall fundraiser is underway. Want to get involved in early planning? Reach out here.
PTA Meetings
PTA Elections
As always, we’d love to hear from you. Have ideas or questions? Please reach out: tpsprincetonpta@gmail.com. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our school community. Thank you for your support! -The TPS PTA Board
Have a great weekend!
Looking Ahead:
- Monday (6/1) - C Day
- Tuesday (6/2) - D Day
- Wednesday (6/3) - E Day
- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Plimoth Patuxet
- Thursday (6/4) - F Day
- 6th Grade Field Trip to Christa McAuliffe Center
- Friday (6/5) - A Day
- k-2 Music Concert @ 9:30
- 3/4 Music Concert @ 1:30
