Long Weekend!

After the ALICE drill, I had some conversations around student safety. This drill, specifically dealt with physical safety, but we are equally concerned about social emotional and all aspects of student safety. I wanted to share some of what we do here. Every year, we ask students to identify a safe adult in the building that they can talk to. Every year, we train staff on being mandated reporters. If we ever suspect a student is unsafe, we are required by law to contact DCF. If we suspect or get reports of bullying, we initiate an investigation and implement a safety plan while investigating. You can learn more about this process on our website. If there is ever a concern about sexual harassment, we follow the Title IX requirements. More information about this can be found here. And please know, if a student ever reports not feeling safe, we take their concerns seriously and work with them. Last year, we incorporated Restorative practices in many situations to support students. Safety is always a top priority at TPS!  

A note from Mrs. Finkler: 

"Hello Family,

Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like!
Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter the state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!
Order by:  11/28/2023
Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!
If you have questions or need anything at all, contact customer care online .
Thank you for supporting our school!"


Today at lunch, we were lucky to be joined by Sargent Jo Falco. Sgt. Falco served in the army during the Vietnam War and spent lunch talking to our students about Veteran's Day. I have to say, that our students were appropriately respectful and engaged in his talk. Thank you to the PTA for arranging this. And thank you to Sgt. Falco and all of our Veteran's for their service. This weekend and every day, we honor them. 

The Week Ahead: 

  • Monday (11/13) Day C
    • PTA Mini Grants close
    • School Council
  • Tuesday (11/14) Day D
    • MS Basketball sign ups close
  • Wednesday (11/15) Day A
  • Thursday (11/16) Day B
    • SEPAC
  • Friday (11/17) Day C

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