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TCA Central Newsletter

4/26/2025

TCA CentralNewsletter4/26/2025

A Note From Our Dean of Educational Philosophy

What is the difference between pleasing your child, and building joy in your child, and why is that important to recognize? Here are some questions you can ask yourself to try and discern the difference between the two.


  • If a child is always pleased, how do they learn to handle disappointment?
  • What values are being taught when joy is cultivated through challenge or effort?
  • Could pleasing children too often affect their intrinsic motivation? In what ways?
  • What do children learn when we prioritize pleasing them in the moment?
  • How might building joy shape a child’s character differently than simply keeping them content?
  • Which approach do you think fosters resilience more effectively: joy-building or constant pleasing?

Children need to be able to joyfully and respectfully accept the answer, “no.” Otherwise, they can become enslaved to their own desires and whims. As TCA and parents partner together to create exemplary citizens, let us strive towards building joy and cultivating character and not giving in to temporal pleasing.


William Wordsworth noted the heavy consequence of giving in to what seems enjoyable in the moment; “Me this uncharted freedom tires; I feel the weight of chance desires.”

Enjoy building true joy with your children during these last 5 weeks of school!


Emily Velez

Dean of Educational Philosophy

Upcoming Events

May 1-2: Literacy Testing by Appointment- No Regular Classes

May 9: Denim Day (Students and Staff)

May 14: Regular Attendance Day for Kindergarten; No School for 1st- 6th Grade

May 16: Kindergarten Concerts

May 20: Field Day for 1st-6th Grade

May 22: Tentative Last Day for K-6th Grade; Half Day; Denim Day (Students and Staff)

Central Elementary Information

Grandparents Coffee

All grandparents of TCA students are invited to join us for coffee and conversation, Friday, May 2, 9-10:30 a.m., at TCA North. We'll be discussing, "How TCA Students Grow in Virtuous Character." Click here for details and to RSVP.

Central Field Day Volunteers

FIELD DAY is just around the corner! We are excited about this fun day full of activity. We need many parent volunteers to run the stations and/or donate supplies! If you are *CLEARED TO VOLUNTEER and are available, please sign up! All events will be held on Tuesday May 20th. If the weather is poor, our backup date is Wednesday, May 21st. All volunteers must be cleared to volunteer (background check completed). If you do not know your status, please contact our front desk/kiosk.

TCA Central Field Day 2025 — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com

Central Field Day Athletic Wear

Field Day is an athletic wear day for TCA Central Elementary. Students may wear athletic clothing that follows TCA’s guidelines for neatness and modesty. All students may wear shorts that are no shorter than two inches above the knee. If they choose to wear shorter shorts, leggings must be worn underneath. If a student chooses to wear running tights or leggings, they must wear shorts over the tights/ leggings. Students can wear their class Field Day shirts. (No spaghetti strap tops. Sleeveless tops with fabric that comes to the edge of the shoulder are allowed.) Students will have to call home if they are not in compliance. We are looking forward to a great day together!

Kindergarten Art Help

Kindergarten is looking for Art helpers during two of their Art blocks EACH week. Those of you who remember those early days of kinder know that having extra hands and help is incredible! Please reach out to Mrs. Winter at awinter@asd20.org if you can help with weekly volunteering on Mondays for either: 9:45-10:35 am or 1:55-2:45 pm. Thank you for considering serving our littlest Titans!

TCA Carnival

Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11:30am-2:30pm

TCA Junior High proudly presents -TCA Day Carnival! Come one! Come all! Proceeds of the event will benefit Ronald McDonald House. Details and Presale Tickets

Carpool

As we settle into routines, please be familiar with our carpool flow. **We highly recommend using carpool rather than parking.** Carpool attendants will be there to help you, and it is important to follow their instructions for safety. Click here for our carpool map and procedures.

King Soopers Shopping

To help our school raise money, link your Sooper Card to the TCA Central Account:

Log on to:

  • For King Soopers stores, go to http://www.kingsoopers.com
  • For City Market stores, go to http://www.citymarket.com
  • Create an account (you may have already done this if you use the Click List option)
  • Click on Rewards
  • Click on Community Rewards
  • Click on Enroll Now
  • Search for organization - The Classical Academy Central Campus or SX165
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