We are thrilled to welcome you and your children to a new school year! We hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable summer. As we kick off the first month of school, we wanted to share some important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from the start of the year.

1. What’s Happening This Month?

• TPS Carnival / Back-to-School Night
• Mark your calendar for Sept. 26th from 4:00-6:00 for the TPS Carnival. Join us for some fun, food and fellowship. (more information will be sent home soon)
• Picture Day
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17th. Details about ordering photos will be sent home with your child soon.
• Parent Involvement Meeting
• Are you interested in volunteering or being a part of the TPS School Improvement Team? We will be having our first Parent Involvement Meeting on Friday, Sept. 20th at 8:00am and 1:30pm. Both sessions will be the same information. We encourage all parents to attend and get involved in our school community.

2. Classroom Highlights

• Kindergarten
• Our youngest learners have been busy exploring their new classroom and making new friends! This month, they focused on learning about colors, shapes, and the ABCs.
• Grades 1-3
• Students have been engaged in creating their classroom community, building relationships with their teacher and each other, setting goals and working on reading and math skills.

3. School Reminders

• School Hours: Classes start at 7:40 AM and end at 2:20PM. Please ensure your child arrives on time.
• Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s learning. If your child is absent, please let your child's teacher know and when they return either send in a doctor's note or a handwritten note to explain why they were absent.
• Lunch Program: Don’t forget to check the monthly lunch menu on our website if your child has allergies or may prefer to bring a lunch from home.
• Health and Safety: The health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff continue to be our top priority. We will follow all recommended health protocols to ensure a safe learning environment. If your child is sick, please keep them home. All students should be fever free and no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
  
• Arrival and Dismissal: Please review our school’s drop-off and pick-up procedures to ensure the safety of all students.
  
  

4. Tips for a Successful School Year

• Establish a Routine: Help your child establish a consistent daily routine that includes time for homework, reading, and rest.
• Stay Involved: Attend school events, parent-teacher meetings, and volunteer when possible.
• Encourage Communication: Ask your child about their day and encourage them to talk about what they are learning and experiencing at school.
  
  

5. Communication: Effective communication between school and home is crucial. Please stay connected with us through ClassDojo, Facebook and our Website for updates, announcements, and important information throughout the year. Our teachers and staff are here to support your child’s academic and personal growth, so do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead and are excited to work together to support your child’s growth and learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 336-474-4160.

Please feel free to call or email us to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year. We are looking forward to working with you and your family. GO BULLDOGS!!!

Jennifer Tallant, Principal

Shameka Jones, Assistant Principal

Brooke Sumner, Assistant Principal

T-shirt order forms will be sent home Tuesday, Sept. 3 and will be due back to school by Friday, Sept. 13. Cash only please! Thanks for supporting our school!

3rd Grade Beginning of Grade Test- September 10th

Fall Pictures: September 17th

Early Release- September 18th

Kona Ice- September 20th

TPS Family Carnival: September 26th

Teacher Workday: September 27th

TPS School Supplies K-3

Arrival

• Any students arriving after 7:40 must be accompanied to the office and signed in by an adult.
• If dropping your child off in the car rider line, please wait until you reach staff members to open your car door. Do not allow students to get out of the car before the drop off zone

Dismissal

• Changes in transportation cannot be made over the phone. Any transportation change request must be submitted three days in advance. Once the change is approved by the transportation department, a staff member will contact families.
• All cars picking up students in the car rider line must have a car rider sign in the windshield. If the adult does not have a sign, they must go into the office, show a photo id, and be listed as an approved pick-up person on the student's information card.
• Students who are consistently picked up past 2:50pm will receive a verbal warning. On the second offense, without notification, the administration will hold a conference with the parents to discuss other modes of transportation. Parent for other adults on the emergency contact list must present identification when picking up late students.
  

Early Pick-up (ID & times)

• Early check-out is only accepted in case of emergency or doctor’s appointment. Students must be picked up prior to 1:30 pm. On Early Release days students must be picked up prior to 11:00 am. If a student has 5 early check-outs a conference with the parents and administration will be held to discuss how it is impacting the students academic performance, possibly how the hours can be made up.

Absences

• On the first day immediately following an absence, the student will present to his/her teacher a written explanation of that absence. The written explanation should contain the following:

1. Student’s name
2. Date(s) of absence
3. Reason(s) for excused absence: Illness, injury, or death of a family member.
4. Signature of parent
   
   

• The written explanations will allow us to determine if the absences are excused or unexcused. If no written explanation/email is received within three days, the absence will be considered unexcused. Written explanations/notes will be given to the teacher and then kept in the front office. Unexcused letters will be issued to parents once a child accumulates 3, 6, or 10 unexcused absences. If you receive this letter and have questions about it please contact your child’s teacher.
• We are happy to provide make-up work to all students who have had absences. All work should be completed within five days or sooner after returning to school. If a child is absent for an extended period of time, we will gladly send work home at your request.