VACATION!

We survived the first week of MCAS! Everyone did a wonderful job. The kids were really engaged with the test and many worked beyond their required time. The younger students were so respectful and quiet walking through the halls and trying to make sure the testers could focus. It's a relief to have this first round over. We will start the math testing on April 30th. 

After the long week of testing, the building needed to blow off some steam. This morning we had a whole school assembly (think pep rally) heading into the break. In a celebration of positive behavior and perseverance, we played a whole school version of "The Floor is Lava." Kids used their Tommy Tickets to enter a raffle to participate. Teams of students and staff worked together to see who could cross the lava the most quickly and had a ton of laughs in the process. Congratulations to the team of Hacket, Keough, Greg, Eliza, and Ari and who took home the trophy! 

A Message from the PTA:
Are you passionate about supporting our school community? Do you have fresh ideas and a desire to make a difference? We want YOU to consider running for a position on our Executive Board!
PTA Self-Nominations are now OPEN! 
It’s your chance to join the amazing, hard working PTA Executive Board that makes so many fun events happen during the year. We need your help in filling out the board for the 2024-2025 school year. 
As a member of the PTA Executive Board, you'll have the opportunity to:
🔹 Collaborate with fellow parents, teachers, and staff to enhance the educational experience of our students.
🔹 Organize fun and meaningful events that bring our community together.
🔹 Have a voice in important decisions that impact our school and students.
🔹 Make lasting friendships and connections with other parents and educators.
Whether you're a seasoned PTA member or considering getting involved for the first time, we welcome your enthusiasm and commitment!
Nomination forms are DUE by Friday, MAY 3, 2024.

A note from our Pollinator Garden committee: 
Hello TPS Families,

This spring, we will be relocating our butterfly/pollinator garden built in memory of beloved TPS kindergarten teacher, Lisa Beaupre. Some of our 8th graders have already been working behind the scenes selecting and starting seeds for this new endeavor. This is in addition to the care and upkeep they accomplished this fall in the Elsie Vaughan Garden. 

We are kindly asking that parents please take a moment to complete the survey linked below regarding Lisa's new butterfly/pollinator garden, and let us know how you would like to see it used as part of our school and in the greater community. Any insights, interests, questions, or concerns not covered in the survey can be directed to me and/or Dot Odgren, and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Our Crayons to Cradle drive has ended and I'd like to thank everyone who donated. Nick was hard at work last weekend with his team of volunteers counting and sorting the donations. An extra recess was on the line for the grade level with the most donations. The top three are listed below. Congratulations to the 8th grade that really came through! 

  • 4th grade - 42 articles
  • K came in second with 71 articles
  • 8 grade was the clear winner with a whopping 170 articles!!!




The week ahead: 

  • No School for April Vacation 4/15-19!
  • Monday (4/22) Day D
    • Earth Day
  • Tuesday (4/23) Day A
    • K-5 Author Visit - Andrew Hacket 
  • Wednesday (4/24) Day B
    • Administrative Professional Day - Thank you Tracy! 
    • Track Meet (Ayer Shirley)
  • Thursday (4/25) Day C
    • Wachusett Regional High School Open House! 
  • Friday (4/26) Day D 
    • PTA Elementary Dance

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