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As we near the end of the first full week of October, we hope that everyone has settled into the school routine and is enjoying the crisp fall weather. Today is Walk to School Wednesday, we hope that many of our students and staff took advantage of the weather and strolled to school today!

Start Strong testing is in its final days and we want to thank our families, students, and staff for their hard work and support. A special shout out to our teachers, principals, and technology staff for helping to make sure that everyone was prepared, in their proper testing place, and that our computers were up and running without issue. Thank you all.

We want to remind everyone that our website is the first place to go for information on all things TPS. Information on schedules, lunch, special events, school policies, and so much more is easily accessible with the click of a button. We have made numerous updates and improvements throughout the site, and we welcome your feedback on both content and ease of use. We welcome your feedback and hope that it helps you to stay up-to-date and informed about all things TPS.

Yours in Education,

Shauna C. DeMarco

Superintendent Tenafly Public School

Walking Wednesdays

Bravo to all of our students who were seen walking to school today as we kicked off Walking Wednesdays, a program designed to encourage walking (or biking) to school. And, a shoutout to our staff as well, for once again setting a good example, meeting students at various corners throughout the district to walk that final block or two together. We encourage everyone to keep walking the walk to school when weather and time permit.

Join Director of Gifted Services Heidi Chizzik for an interactive read aloud. Wear your PJs and have some fun learning about another culture!

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Grades K-2 Virtual Pajama Party - Tuesday, October 12th · 6:45 – 7:15pm

Google Meet joining info - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pve-uoxc-nsf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-852-5073‬ PIN: ‪478 943 891‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pve-uoxc-nsf?pin=8878909088500

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Grades 3-5 Virtual Pajama Party - Tuesday, October 12th · 7:30 – 8:00pm

Google Meet joining info - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/krd-yswr-krv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 442-242-3475‬ PIN: ‪181 273 797‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/krd-yswr-krv?pin=8710251536808

Blackboard Alert System Test

A test of the Blackboard Alert and Notification System was run today, Wednesday, October 6th. If you did not receive the message in the formats that you expected or wanted, please update your account by visiting the Parent Tools and Technology page.

COVID Quick Look

Since last Wednesday, the district had one individual test positive for COVID-19. Information was communicated to the respective school community on the day it was reported and is found on the District COVID Dashboard.

Week of Respect

October 4th-8th is New Jersey's Week of Respect, promoting positive activities for students on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying by leveraging Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and character education. Students in our district are participating in a variety of activities designed to discourage bullying, and encourage understanding and kindness. Visit your school's webpage for details.

Tenafly High School Club Fair

The annual club fair at Tenafly High School was a roaring success. More than 80 active student-run clubs participated in the fair, including service, sports, shared interest, activity, and charity clubs. Most students visited the fair, which was run by the THS Student Organization, during lunch. A list of active clubs, their missions, meeting times and locations, can be found on the THS Student Organization webpage.

Sweet STEM at Maugham

After a week of studying apples and seasonal changes, first graders at Maugham Elementary experimented with apples. Using toothpicks and apple pieces, each student was asked to build the tallest, self-standing apple tower possible. The lesson ended with a discussion of their creative designs and ideas, what was successful, and what wasn’t. A sweet STEM success!

Questions/Concerns

Do you have questions or concerns related to your child? Please check the school/teacher websites for helpful information. Not finding what you need? Contact your building principal. They are here to help you and can be reached at:

Mackay School - byoo@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Maugham School - jferrara@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Smith School - dgeorge@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Stillman School - glander@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Tenafly Middle School - jfabbo@tenafly.k12.nj.us
Tenafly High School - jmorrison@tenafly.k12.nj.us

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District Communication - October 6, 2021

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