Happy First Friday!

It was a great week to be back at school! It feels like we have already gotten into the flow of things. The first day in particular was a highlight. We are really lucky to be in such a nice community where everyone values the work we do here and we are able to work collaboratively with the community. This was highlighted by our special police and fire escorts on the first day of school. Cortland F won a ride in the cruiser with Cruiser thanks to a fundraiser. Harlow P won a fire truck ride to school via the library reading competition. I think next year, the Principal should get a ride in! I digress. It was great to start the year and the day off with representatives of our safety teams and our town library all on school grounds! I can already tell it is going to be a great year! 

I want to remind everyone that TPS is on Instagram! If you don't want to wait for a Friday email from me but would like to guide some dinner conversations, our Instagram is a great way to stay on top of the comings and goings of the school. You can follow us at @tpswarriors. 


I wanted to share some unfortunate news. Our adjustment counselor, Alina Budrys, resigned suddenly last week. We have identified a new Adjustment Councilor and are working to determine a start date so stay tuned for more information. Meanwhile, staff are being very supportive and students in need have been coming to see me. I did have a semester of work towards an MSW before I went in the direction of education. 

Electronic Folder 

NEW: Touch a Truck

The Week Ahead: 

  • Monday (9/2) No School - Labor Day 
  • Tuesday (9/3) No School - PD day 
  • Wednesday (9/4) Day A
  • Thursday (9/5) Day B
    • Picture Day 
    • 8th grade Panorama Picture
  • Friday (9/6) Day C

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