Takoma Park Elementary School

Newsletter

October 6, 2024

Converting from AC to Heat

In preparation for colder weather, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will begin converting mechanical equipment from air conditioning to heat in the next few weeks. Unlike residential systems, most schools cannot switch automatically from air conditioning to heating because the same piping is used for heating and cooling. Air conditioning will not be available after the changeover process begins. Air conditioning will be turned off and heat will be made available between October 15 and November 4, 2024. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather as early fall temperatures can fluctuate. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Annual Non-Asbestos Notification

Please read the notice linked here. Non-Asbestos Notification .

Volunteering at TPES

We are prepared to offer volunteer opportunities for lunch and recess. You can sign up to volunteer by filling out this Google Form. Ms. Samikia East will confirm your volunteer day & time for your planning purposes. Do not plan to come to volunteer before receiving approval from Ms. East. Before volunteering all volunteers must complete the volunteer training using this LINK prior to volunteering. Volunteers will be responsible for supporting children with opening food items, cleaning up spills and monitoring children. Unfortunately, volunteers will not be able to help without proof of volunteer training.

If you want to volunteer in your child's classroom you must contact the classroom teacher. The same volunteer training must be completed for classroom volunteers and field trip chaperones. Please use the link above to access the training. Classroom volunteer opportunities will begin in October.

Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, is Walk to School Day. Please see the inclosed flyer for more information about Walk to School Day.

Town Hall Meeting for Kindergarten Parents

Please join me for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the TPES response to incidents that involve students who become dysregulated. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A link will be sent that afternoon to access the meeting. This is a repeat of the information provided last year and will focus on kindergarten students. All parents and guardians of TPES students are welcome.

Asbestos Management Plan Availability Notification

Please find the TPES Annual Notification of Asbestos Management Plan .
(Note: Additional language translations of this notification are available on the MCPS webpage).