Takoma Park Elementary School
Newsletter
March 26, 2023
Spring Break begins Friday, March 31st for Students. School resumes on April 11, 2023.
Hello Kindergarten Parents,
During the two Kindergarten Orientation dates 4/28 & 5/1, Kids Adventures will be taking Kinder kids out on 2 awesome field trips! Remember that there is no school for Kindergarten kids on these days. If you wish for your child to attend these trips, please complete and submit permission slip, emergency form and payment no later than Friday 4/14. Payment must be in form of a check or money order.
Your child must have a bag lunch for trip on 4/28, 5/1 lunch is provided and comfortable shoes for each day. Please be sure to complete the dismissal part of the permission slip form letting us know how your child should get home (car rider, walker, busser etc).
Have a great day!
Flyer for childcare Emergency Form for Childcare
Career Day is Coming!
On April 24th-26th we will have Career Day. We need presenters for each day and each grade level. Please indicate your name, your profession, and the days and times you are available. (For example, "Jane Roads- Pediatrician" and then click the dates you could present) Then Mr. Althofer and Ms. Ampofo, the School Counselors, will be in contact to confirm a date and time for you. These Career Day Presentations will be about 100 students in the All Purpose Room, with classroom teacher supervising their individual classes. Monday April 24th- 2 morning time slots (1/2 of kindergarten) and 2 afternoon time slots (other 1/2 of kindergarten) Tuesday April 25th- 2 morning time slots (1/2 of 1st grade) and 2 afternoon time slots (1/2 of 2nd grade) Wednesday April 26th- 2 morning time slots (other 1/2 of 1st grade) and 2 afternoon time slots (other 1/2 of 2nd grade)
If you want to share your career with our students, please use the link below to sign up.
Leader in Me Survey for Parents
This year our guidance counselors have delivered Leader in Me Social Emotional Learning lessons for all of our students. We need parent input on the social emotional wellbeing of your children. Please use the link below to access the survey.
Food forest survey
In case you missed the news, we're building a food forest garden next to the Takoma Park Elementary School playground with the help of a group of local volunteers. They'd love you to take a look at some of the preliminary designs for the site and then let them know what you think by filling out this survey - https://forms.gle/tEFrTVCb7mxSSA7D9. The designs are in the early stages, so now is a great time for parents to offer suggestions. Thanks so much!
The Rainbow Club
This Sunday, March 26th, Rainbow Club will be holding an event for TPES and PBES students and families. We will be gathering at Main Street Pearl from 3pm to 5pm. There will be snacks and drinks, and crafts. For more information, please see the linked flyers.
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