Happy Winter Break!

As we begin the winter break, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support during this school year. Together, we have created a vibrant, caring community where our students thrive academically and socially. Your involvement in their education makes all the difference, and I am deeply grateful for all you do.

I hope this winter break provides you and your family with time to relax, connect, and enjoy the season’s joys. Whether you’re celebrating traditions, exploring new opportunities, or simply taking a well-deserved rest, I wish you peace, warmth, and happiness.

As we ring in the New Year, I look forward to continuing our shared mission of fostering growth, learning, and success for every student. 2025 promises to be another exciting chapter filled with opportunities to inspire and empower our young learners.

On behalf of all of us at Thomas Prince School, I wish you a safe, joyful winter break and a Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 2nd refreshed and ready for a wonderful second half of the school year!

Please take a look at our @TPSWarriors Instagram account to see all of the fun we had with Spirit Week and our special PBIS assembly this morning. 

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The week we return: 

• Thursday (1/2) Day A 
• Friday (1/3)  Day B

One More Week

As we approach the final school week of the calendar year, the TPS Student Council has decided to host a Spirit Week! The students determined the days together and they are below. It should be a fun way to finish out 2024. 

• Monday - Pajama Day
• Tuesday - Unlike Your Age Day
• Wednesday - Holiday Sweater Day 
• Thursday - Semi-formal Attire Day
• Friday - Class Color Day
• K - Orange
• 1st - Red
• 2nd - Yellow
• 3rd - Blue
• 4th - Purple
• 5th - Pink
• 6th - Green
• 7th - White
• 8th - Black

A few weeks ago I shared that we had found a replacement for Tracy up here in the office. Since that time, the candidate has rescinded the position. These things tend to work out though. We are very fortunate to have had Roger Cormier apply! Roger currently works at the Central Office in the HR department and is leaving the position to join us! Everyone who has had interactions with him notes his cheery demeanor, thoroughness, and communication skills. We will miss Tracy but we're happy to have Roger coming in. 

A note from the Library: 

"If you'd like to support the TPS Library as part of your holiday giving this year, we have an Amazon wish list with titles that we are looking to add to our collection!  Visit here to check out our list! Please also reach out to the school if you have questions about how to resolve overdue library books!"

A note from the Cafeteria: 

Tuesday's meal has changed. Lunch on 12/17 will now be Corn dogs, onion rings, and cole slaw. The alternative is a smoothie meal. 

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Spirit Week!, Winter Concert, Library Flyer, 

The week ahead: 

• Monday (12/16) Day D
• Monti Tech VIP
• Pajama Day
• Tuesday (12/17) Day A
• Dress unlike your age day
• Wednesday (12/18) Day B
• Holiday Sweater Day
• Thursday (12/19) Day C
• New Year's Eve/Semi-formal Attire Day
• 7th and 8th grade Field Trip 
• Friday (12/20) Day D
• Class Color Day
• PBIS Assembly 

Winter is here!

We are officially done with the first trimesters of the school year. I've had a few questions about term dates this year so this seems like a good time to clarify an updated process for families. This year the district moved the elementary schools (K-5) to trimester reporting. You will now receive three report cards each year for those grades. The middle school has remained on the quarter system. If you have a student in grades K-5, you should have access to your student report cards on PowerSchool today (12/6), 3/21, and on the last day of school (TBD). Middle School parents can access report cards on 1/31, 4/11, and the last day of school (TBD). While writing about report cards, I also wanted to let elementary school parents know that there had been some subtle changes to our grading practices. In communications regarding the elementary report card, the phrase "needs some support to access grade-level standards" has caused some confusion. The implication is not that the student is struggling significantly, but rather that they are progressing towards proficiency. If your student has a "2" on their report card they are indeed on track and progressing.    

In such a small community, I suspect word has traveled but I wanted to let you all know that Mrs.

Holwell, our MS English Language Arts teacher has resigned effective the end of the month so that she can take care of family members. Our MS Social Studies teacher, Mr. Nichols, will be assuming her post in ELA, a position he has held in the past. This means there is a posting out there for a MS Social Studies teacher to start, hopefully, on January 2nd. We have already received some strong interest so we will be working on filling that post in the coming weeks. While discussing hiring, people may have noticed a posting for a School Adjustment Counselor. This is an additional counselor that the district has been able to account for through efficiencies within the district. It will be great to add some additional mental health resources to the building. 

Get ready for the TPS Holiday Shop next week, running from Tuesday to Friday! This is a great opportunity for students to pick out thoughtful gifts for loved ones. This is also a great volunteer opportunity. The PTA is looking for helpers to set up the shop! if you're available, please join us on Monday at 5:30 pm at the school to lend a hand. Your support makes events like this possible - thank you!

The classroom schedules are below: 

• Tuesday: Roczniak, McClure, Hacket, Zielinski, Kristoff, Loughlin, Santello, St. Pierre, Chapalonis
• Wednesday: Hawkridge, Dolat, Gibbons, Kurzanski, Andre, Keough
• Thursday: Roczniak, McClure, Zielinski, Andre, Santello, Dolat
• Friday: Hacket, Hawkridge, Zielinski, Kristoff

Students in grades 7 and 8 who have money for shopping will be able to visit the holiday shop during their lunch on Tuesday 12/10. 

Bus Scout Pack 25 is hosting a Toys for Tots fundraiser in the lobby. The box is being picked up on Tuesday so please make sure any donations are in on Monday. 

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Polar Plunge, Lights in Common, Holiday Shop Flyer, 

The Week Ahead: 

• Monday (12/9) Day C
• School Council
• Monty Tech VIP
• Tuesday (12/10) Day D
• Wednesday (12/11) Day A
• Thursday (12/12) Day B
• Friday (12/13) Day C