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Happy New Year!

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Teacher assignments and Specials: Today, the district opened up PowerSchool so you should be able to see your child's classroom/schedule. I know this is an exciting time for kids! It is for us too! I'm asking that you don't look too deeply into the specials classes as these typically take us a few weeks to iron out. Don't worry, your student will be in specials but how they are input into PowerSchool over the summer and how they look in the building don't always align perfectly.  Thank yous: While I am giving thanks, I would like to recognize the work of the staff this summer. So many teachers, and some parents too, came in this summer to serve on hiring committees. Many staff worked on curriculum, attended PD, and even came in to meet with me to help get a feel for the school. Thanks to all of them. Also, Matt Westerlind and the custodial crew Jeff Padilla, and James Hall,  worked hard throughout an extremely hot/humid summer to get the building ready for kids to

Mid-Summer Check In

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Hello TPS families,  My name is Alfred "Ace" Thompson and I am very excited to be the new Principal at TPS. As I close out my 3rd week in the WRSD, I realize I have let too much time pass without reaching out to you. My apologies. I have spent the last few weeks learning the building and community. At this point I have met the majority of the staff and have been elated to see the level of talent and the commitment in the building. I have had a few opportunities to meet some families and students as well. I can tell TPS is a very special place! I will have a follow up communication before the start of school with some logistical reminders and staffing updates but also wanted to share the following with you for your planning purposes:  It was so great to connect with families at the Concert on the Commons last week and I wanted to provide another opportunity for this, especially if anyone was experiencing anxiety over the change in leadership. In conjunction with our newly form