All are welcome!

It was a fun-filled week of learning here at TPS! Of special note was the opportunity for our students and staff to show off all they are doing and learning. As a district, we started the practice of Administrative Learning Walks. Thursday was our turn to host and I couldn't have been prouder touring my fellow principals and the central office staff through our school. If your child came home talking about all the principals in their room at some point they were not exaggerating. The feedback we received was very positive. The group was focused on learning environments and clearly showed everyone our staff's love and care for our students. 

A reminder that we have our Open House scheduled for next Thursday with the schedule below.  Our

focus is to get parents into the building and show you where your students spend many of their waking hours. To this end, teachers may provide you a handout or information about the curriculum, but our goal is really to give families a chance to meet their teachers and see the spaces. Children are welcome to attend. However, of note is our parking situation and the need to rotate grade levels in and out to accommodate the small parking lots and narrow hallways. Below you will find a schedule of grade availability. Of special note is the 7th and 8th grades that will follow a slightly different plan, beginning in the cafeteria at 6:30 for a short group presentation. Specific expectations around grading and make-up work etc. will be shared at this time or in an accompanying handout.  Afterward, teachers will return to their classrooms, and families are encouraged to get around and see all the spaces in a more natural open house-type process. Activities will be varied in each room and this is an opportunity to ask questions of teachers. 

Please remember this is not an opportunity for parent-teacher conferences. We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to meet the teachers and see the spaces where their students spend their days. Conferences are coming soon. 

  • K/3 - 5:00-6:00
  • 1st/2nd/6th - 5:30-6:30
  • 4th/5th - 6:00-7:00
  • 7th/8th - 6:30-7:30 (to start in the cafeteria) 
  • Specials/Special Education 5:45-6:45
Come for the Open House but leave with lost clothing. Our Lost and Found is filling up quickly this year! When you are in the building, I suggest you spend a few minutes looking through the rack in the lobby. There are a good amount of hoodies and several expensive-looking water bottles already lost but not yet found. 


In other exciting news, the community is rededicating Lisa's pollinator garden next week. At 3:30 on Thursday (the same day as our Open House), a group of volunteers and community members will gather around the back of the building for a brief ceremony. All are welcome! 

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Cub Scout Camp Out, Ticket to Read, Cub Scout Campout,

The Week Ahead: 

  • Monday (9/23) Day B
  • Tuesday (9/24) Day C
  • Wednesday (9/25) Day D
    • Cross Country at Mountview
  • Thursday (9/26) Day A
    • Lisa's Pollinator Garden Re-dedication 3:30
    • Open House
  • Friday (9/27) Day B
    • Wear your TPS Warrior Gear! 


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