Letter from the Lorax
Newsletter for the Week of October 23, 2023
Attendance Matters
Upcoming Important Dates
October 23--PTO Meeting at the school 6:00 pm
October 27--Early Dismissal 12:00 (There was confusion over when early dismissal would be. The other TBP school start earlier so they get out earlier. Since we start at 8:00 and have to be in school 4 hours our dismissal is at 12:00) Students will receive a sack lunch to be eaten at school if they want---we will take a count Friday morning.
Superhero Day: A superhero t-shirt with jeans is fine. You do not need a full costume.
Story Book Character Day: Nothing scary or violent. Dress needs to match an actual book, not just their Halloween costume.
Boo Grams for Sale
Counselor Coner
Keep the Conversation Going
Bullying is a complex problem and many times parents can feel overwhelmed by this challenging topic. Having an open dialogue with your children about friendships, social conflicts, and navigating things that are difficult shows that you care and that you are trying to understand them. When we all keep the conversation going it can help deter bullying and keep all kids safe.
Parents should be ready to:
Listen. It is your child’s story, so let them tell it.
Believe. It may be hard to hear what your child is saying, but they need you to react in a way that encourages them to trust you.
Be supportive. Tell them that it is not their fault and no one deserves it! Try to avoid judgmental comments about your own child or the child who bullies.
Be patient. Give your child time to open up. Remember that they may be feeling ashamed, afraid, or insecure about what has happened.
Provide Information. Educate your child about bullying at a level that they can understand.
Explore options for intervention strategies. Help your child know what options they have when dealing with bullying behavior.
Information from Talk With Your Child About Bullying - Utah Parent Center
Upper School Events
Volleyball this week:
Monday, October 23:
Varsity at Arlington Gibbins 1111 Gibbins Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
Tuesday, October 24:
MS Playoff Game!! 5:30 Come out and cheer them on.
Thursday, October 26:
JV Playoff Game!! Come out and cheer them on at 6:30!!
Cross Country
HPA XC Boys Varsity team placed 3rd in their regional meet. They are headed to the State meet on Saturday October 28th in Webberville, TX 2305 Park Ln Elgin, TX 78621
Flag Football this week
Middle School:
Monday, October 23 5:00 vs. Uplift Ascend: 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth
High School:
Tuesday, October 24 5:30 @ ILT Keller Saginaw: 10537 U.S. 287 Fort Worth
Choir Concert
October 26 at HPA West 7:00
James and the Giant Peach
November 4th at HPA West