The Talbot Sunday Update

• Early Release on Wednesdays - Students Dismissed at 1:10

• No School-October 11th and October 14th

• Picture Day - Tuesday, October 22nd

• Student Conferences-November 21st and 22nd

Every year Talbot Tigers wear orange on Unity Day (the Third Wednesday in October) to make a stand against Bullying. On Wednesday, October 16th, we invite everyone to wear Orange to stand against Bullying.
Why Orange?

Orange is the color associated with safety and is a common color in October.

What is being asked?

-- Please encourage your child to wear orange to school on Wednesday.

-- Please remind your child of the bullying response expected at Talbot School:

• Stop--Tell a classmate to stop doing something that is unkind.
• Walk -- Walk away if the behavior continues.
• Talk -- Tell a teacher.

District-wide standardized testing for grades 3-5 will be starting this week. Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be tested in mathematics and ELA/Literacy. The testing will take place from October 7th through the 25th. You can help your student do their best by making sure they are getting a good night's sleep everyday and making sure they are present and on-time to school each day! Thank you!

The fifth-graders spent a beautiful fall morning at Randall's Orchard in Standish. Apples were picked and consumed, a tractor ride brought delighted cheers and smiles, and all had a great time. We are so proud of the way in which the students handled themselves respectfully and cooperatively throughout the day.

The Talbot PTO is in need of new members to help with community building activities, teacher appreciation, our annual pumpkin festival and more! If you can make a flier, bake a treat, or share your ideas you are welcome! If you have a little time or a lot of time, we'd love to have you! E-mail talpto@portlandschools.org for more information!

Mark your calendars for Pumpkin Fest 10/26/24

Volunteers Needed! Sign Up to Help at Pumpkin Festival:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BA9AA2AA2FB6-51742328-pumpkin

Please remember that when drivers pull out onto Forrest Avenue it is a school zone. We have had several complaints from families and neighbors about people leaving Talbot and driving too fast in this established school zone.

Did You Know...

• Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month, over the course of a school year can make it harder to learn to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
• Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves.
• Start building good habits in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important.
• Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help children succeed throughout their lives.