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October 18, 2024

A Note from Mrs. DiFonso

This week I had the pleasure of eating lunch with some first graders who were our very first "Artists of the Month". We ate in the conference room where their art is displayed and boy did we have fun! Each month, Mrs. Finkler will select some student artwork for me to display in our TPS conference room. The artists and I will celebrate by having lunch together and enjoying their impressive efforts! Staff and families will have the opportunity to enjoy these pieces of art during meetings at the school! This is surely something to be proud of and excited about! I cannot wait to see what talents our Warriors have in art class!

Every year, middle schools from across the commonwealth nominate an 8th grader to Project 351. Project 351 (the number of cities/towns in the state) is a non-profit organization that focuses on student leadership. As a school, we look for a quiet leader who works hard and is an "unsung hero." This year, we are thrilled to be represented by Jude H! Keep a look out for communications later this year to see how you can help her and this group achieve their goals in helping others. Congratulations Jude!

I wanted to take a moment to recognize a very special person in our TPS community. Mrs. Nourse has been supporting the students, staff, and families of Princeton for nearly 18 years. Most recently, she has been the face you have seen when you enter the building and the voice you hear when you call. She has done a tremendous job. So good of a job actually that it has been recognized by the central office and she will be transitioning to a position in the technology office. To say she will be missed is an understatement. We have already posted her position and will begin the search immediately. We are fortunate to have her for some time to assist the new person, once they are identified, in the transition. Congratulations Tracy!

I mentioned we are hiring in the front office but I also want to make sure you all know we are also hiring for a paraprofessional position. Come join our team and ensure you have the same snow days as your student! I actually began my career as a paraeducator and with the exception of my current role, it was one of my favorites. The job allows you to really help students learn and access the curriculum. You have the opportunity to get to know them and build relationships. We also try to have as much fun as physically possible. If you are interested or are interested in learning more, please don't hesitate to reach out.

If you sent your child in for picture retakes on Thursday...just kidding. O'Connor's had a small snafu and a photographer was unavailable to come to TPS. This has already been rescheduled to 10/28. If you are having a retake, please bring in the original package to give to the photographer. If your student was absent the fist time, please use your original order form. If you no longer have it, we do have extra in the main office.