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As we begin to wind down the year, I have seen some gifts rolling in for staff. I think I speak for everyone in the building when I write that we love being thought of. My personal favorite is the kid-made cards and items. I bring it up because we are technically municipal employees. Conflict of Interest Law states that we cannot accept gifts or gratuities valued at $50 or more. A number of smaller gifts together worth $50 or more may also violate this law. I wanted to make sure everyone was aware and avoid staff needing to have awkward conversations or complete additional paperwork due to gifts.  Looking ahead to next year, we are already thinking about our Lego League team. See the following information courtesy of our coach Jen Stander: "The FIRST Lego League Challenge program is being run for students entering grades 5th through 8th this coming fall. It introduces kids to STEM using legos and lego robotics. The program focuses on creativity, fun and teamwork. Each year there i

How do you appreciate the appreciators? Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our wonderful staff the week! The PTA outdid themselves and it felt like there were volunteers coming and going every day this week. Meals, coffee, supplies, and scratchies. This week had it all. I also wanted to take a minute to recognize our wonderful staff. It made sense to me that this week the superintendent joined us for a staff meeting to recognize a few of our "Peak Performers". I feel very lucky to work with this dedicated group of professionals. They come in every day to engage our students in learning while also accomplishing a million other things they are required to do. And yet, they do it with a smile on their face and kindness in their hearts. This is a special team.  While we are appreciating people, last week's communication got a little busy and I forgot to thank the wonderful volunteers led by Ms. Santello who did our spring cleanup in the Bengrahzi courtyard. Thank y

A message from the PTA: We are in our Appreciation Era The staff appreciation committee has been hard at work planning a week filled with special events and activities to celebrate our TPS staff. From small gestures of appreciation to food events and prizes, we hope to show them all just how much they mean to us. Want a sneak peek at what we have in store for our fabulous staff? Watch this video  HERE ! We still have a few opportunities for volunteers to help ensure the week goes off without a hitch.  Click  HERE  to lend a hand or email  TPSprincetonPTA@gmail. com  with questions. You may have received a notice from the library and myself this week regarding overdue books. Don't worry, we'll work with you. Remember there are several ways to resolve your child's borrowing account:  Return the book! (Best option and our favorite)  If the book is lost or damaged, you can:  order a new or gently used replacement  pay the replacement cost listed on notice  send your child with