2/27/26

It was a quick week back! Wow, this weather has been insane!  

☘March's calendar has been added to the Electronic Blue Folder!

⭐Please take a look at the MCAS dates below and mark them on your calendars! 

TEST	DATES
ELA (gr. 3-8)	4/7 & 4/8
Math (gr. 3-8)	5/5 & 5/6
STE (gr. 5 & 8 only)	5/12 & 5/13
Civics (gr. 8 only)	5/19 & 5/20

👋Please welcome Elizabeth Stiles who will be taking over as the TPS Team Chair!  Mr. Okie will continue to hold some meetings during the transition, but moving forward, Elizabeth will be the person to connect with regarding special education (elizabeth_stiles@wrsd.net).  

📗The Book Fair is coming!  Kids can shop at school March 17th through 19th, and we will open for a community shopping night in the evening on Wednesday, March 18th.  Create your child’s Book Fair
eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/thomasprinceschool ! More details to come next week. Thank you to Jessie Trowbridge for organizing this!

👟TPS is still in need of a middle school Track and Field Coach for the upcoming season!  If you are interested (or know someone who is), please reach out to me. The season is fast approaching and without a coach, we cannot have a team.

⚽The TPS Soccer Club is back! Thank you to Renee Nelson and Ginger Baker for organizing this opportunity!  If you are interested in signing up your Warrior (in grades 5-8), please do so using this form. It starts next week!  Please be sure to update your Warrior's SDM!

😉Please see the message below from our TPS PTA! Also, check out the Electronic Blue Folder for PTA updates/flyers. 

Hello from the TPS PTA! 

The start of 2026 has been a busy one and we’re excited to share what the PTA has been up to thanks to the support of you - our families & community:

Winter Mini Grant Cycle

• Teachers were invited to apply for field trip specific funding. The Mini Grant committee reviewed and was able to approve all requests!

• Classes will enjoy trips to places like Davis Farmland, Plimouth Patuxet Museum, Christa McAuliffe Science Center, and the Hanover Theater.

Field Trip Bussing

• The PTA is also excited to sponsor field trip buses for every class taking a trip this year.

Speaker System

• We’re excited to provide a new speaker system for the school - making concerts, assemblies, dances, and special events sound better than ever!

What’s coming up:

• Community Reading Day: On March 6th members of the community will join TPS for a morning of reading and celebration. We’re excited to welcome our Fire & Police Chiefs, local business owners, and government officials including one of our MA senators. 

• Movie Night: Save the date for a spring movie night on March 13th, along with an exciting collaboration with The Barn. Look out for permission slips & a flyer coming home soon.

• Additional upcoming events: Theater after school program, a craft night, caterpillar lab, spring glow dance (4/10), and more!

Want to get involved or learn more? Fill out this form or join one of our monthly meetings - either in person or via Zoom. Membership isn’t required to attend.

Upcoming Meetings:

• March: Monday, 3/9 at 6PM

• April: Thursday, 4/16 at 6PM

• May: Wednesday, 5/27 at 6PM

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

-The TPS PTA Board

😁An update from the STEAM Lab & Miss Nowd:

The middle schoolers have been working hard on creating technical drawings in STEAM class. This is an essential skill for careers such as engineering, product design, construction, and architecture. It is one of the biggest aspects of our design/modeling module and I am very proud of their perseverance while learning this skill. We've also picked up on the importance of attention to detail and accuracy. Our newfound skills will be put to the test later in the year when we create "puzzle cubes" with our groups! 

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (3/2) - D Day
• Tuesday (3/3) - E Day
• Wednesday (3/4) - F Day
• Thursday (3/5) - A Day
• Friday (3/6) - B Day
• Community Reading Day!
• Wear your TPS gear or red/white/black

2/13/26

 

Happy Vacation TPS Families!   I can't believe February Vacation is already here!  Time flies!

I'd like to congratulate the TPS Boys Basketball Team on a fantastic season. While we didn't win the championship, I still feel like our season was a winning one.  This team was the first team in TPS
history to ever make the championship.  Mountview is a tough competitor and I was super proud of how our Warriors played.  The stands were full of student fans of all ages and TPS families.  It was so heartwarming to see the support this team had as they battled the Mustangs.  Thank you to Coach Foley for a great season and I cannot wait for next year! 

Spirit Week  was fun this week. My favorite day was Twin with a Teacher Day! Check out the photos on the TPS Instagram.  Thank you to Mr. Nichols and the Student Council for organizing this fun week.  

We celebrated the 100th day of school this week!  The cafeteria's celebration was the most fun and most unique.  Not only were there crowns and decorations, but they celebrated the 100th "customer" of the day who got a 100th day crown and 100 Tommy Tickets!  I love Lisa, Rachel and Paula's creativity - they make the kitchen/cafeteria fun for the kids! 

I wanted to let you that Officer Holly Doyle will be moving on from the Princeton PD and her role here as the TPS School Resource Officer.  Officer Holly was an amazing part of our TPS community and she (and Cruiser) will be missed immensely. We surely wish her and Cruiser well!    Please read the heartfelt message from Holly below.   Officer Emily Casella will be replacing Holly's role as SRO.  You have likely seen her around at morning drop off or pick up. We welcome Officer Emily to TPS.

From Officer Holly: 

Dear Students, Staff, and Families,

I wanted to take a moment to share how truly grateful I am for the time K9 Cruiser and I have spent as part of this incredible TPS community.

Over the past few years, it has been an honor to work alongside such dedicated staff and to connect with so many wonderful students and families.

From classroom visits and hallway greetings to special events and everyday moments, the kindness, support, and joy you’ve shown us have meant more than words can express. Watching students grow, celebrate successes, and share smiles with Cruiser has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.

While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, please know that the memories we’ve made here will stay with us forever. Thank you for welcoming us, supporting our work, and making this school such a special place.

I know this comes abruptly, so I am planning another visit to TPS for students to visit with Cruiser after the vacation break.

We will miss you all very much.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Officer Holly & K9 Cruiser

 I wish you all a very fun-filled or restful February break! If you are going somewhere warm, please bring the warm weather back with you! Check out the Electronic Blue Folder for new flyers, including the one pictured below.

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• 2/14-2/22 February Vacation

• Monday (2/23) - E Day
• Tuesday (2/24) - F Day
• Wednesday (2/25) - A Day
• Thursday (2/26) - B Day
• Friday (2/27) - C Day
• Wear your TPS gear or red/white/black
• Middle School Dance 6-8

2/6/26

🎶First, I'd like to start off by thanking Mrs. LeMay and Mrs. Brais for organizing the winter band and
chorus concert this week!  I always love to see our Warriors performing! TPS has some talent!  From band/chorus/select chorus, to soloists and accompanists - everyone did an amazing job!  Bravo!!!! Be sure to check out the TPS Instagram for video clips if you missed it!

🎊Guess what?!?!  Our boys basketball team beat Central Tree in the semi-finals yesterday!  This means they advance to the finals for the first time EVER in TPS history!  I could not be more excited for this team!  Please join us at WRHS on Thursday 2/12 at 3:30 to cheer on our Warriors as they face Mt. View for the WRSD Championship title!   Middle School Families, please see my email regarding a "fan bus" to WRHS for the game!

🏀I would also like to congratulate the Lady Warriors on their season. The team competed in the playoffs this week, but did not advance.  Another thank you to Coach DuBois and Coach Martunas for coaching
this team this season!    Check out the TPS Instagram for highlights of our hallway rallies and both games this week!  

👟Since I'm on a roll with sports updates, TPS is in need of a middle school Track and Field Coach for the upcoming season!  If you are interested (or know someone who is), please reach out to me. 

⚽The TPS Soccer Club is back! Thank you to Renee Nelson and Ginger Baker for organizing this opportunity!  If you are interested in signing up your Warrior (in grades 5-8), please do so using this form. 

 

Spirit Week next week - check out the days!

(flyer in the Electronic Blue Folder)

                                                                

Electronic Blue Folder

Looking Ahead:

• Monday (2/9) - F Day
• Couch Potato Day
• Tuesday (2/10) - A Day
• Winter Jersey Day
• Wednesday (2/11) - B Day
• Twin with a Teacher  
• PTA Meeting at 6:00 @ TPS Library (Zoom link)
• Thursday (2/12) - C Day
• Flannel/Sweater Day
• Boys Basketball Championship (TPS vs. Mt. View) 3:30 @ WRHS
• Friday (2/13) - D Day
• Red/White/Pink Day
• 2/14-2/22 February Vacation

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)