Takoma Park Elementary School
Newsletter
December 10, 2023
No School for Prekindergarten, Wednesday, December 13th.
Lost & Found
Our lost and found pile is growing! Please put your child's name in his, her or their coat. We can more easily reunite kids with their coats if there are names in them. Parents are welcome to come to school between the hours of 8:15-4:45 to look through the lost and found for lost coats and other items. Coats left in the lost and found will be donated at the end of January.
Celebrating Birthdays at TPES
Students are permitted to bring in goodies to be shared with classmates. Given the current demands of the curriculum, we cannot have birthday parties for students (no balloons, candles, party favors, hats, etc.). However, parents can arrange an appropriate time for a treat to be shared with the class by contacting the classroom teacher. It is the parent’s responsibility to make arrangements with the teacher to identify a date and time to honor your child’s birthday. Non-MCPS/TPES children are not permitted in the classrooms. In the event that a Non-MCPS child must accompany you, teachers can arrange for the celebration to be held in a common area of the building. All treats must be store bought. Parents should bring no more than one treat per child.
Spirit Week is Coming (December 18th-22nd)
The TPES school community will have spirit week the week of December 18, 2023. Please see the list of spirit days below:
Monday-Wacky Day (wear things on the wrong body part, inside out or that simply don't match)
Tuesday-Rainbow Day (wear rainbows or just your favorite color)
Wednesday-Character Day (dress as your favorite book or movie character- no weapons or full face masks)
Thursday- Blue and White Day (show your TPES spirit while wearing our school colors)
Friday-Pajama Day (wear your favorite-school appropriate PJs)
Absences from School
A written explanation of each absence is required from the parent/guardian within three days of the student’s return to school. A written explanation can be an email, a doctor's note, or a signed written parent note. Requests for late arrivals or early dismissals must be authorized by the parent/guardian - this includes all medical appointments.
Peek at the Week/Newsletter/Lunch Menu
Menu Changes for next week:
MONDAY 12/11/23
Manager’s Choice
OR
Veggie Burger▼
w/ Crinkle Cut Potatoes
WG Hamburger Roll
OR
Fruit &Yogurt W/Granola
TUESDAY 12/12/23
Teriyaki Beef Bites~
w/ WG Veg Rice
WG Dinner Roll
OR
Manager’s Choice
WEDNESDAY 12/13/23
Turkey Frank+
w/ Seasoned Potatoes
WG Hot Dog Roll
OR
Belgian WG Waffle (C)
Syrup (C)
8 oz Yogurt
THURSDAY 12/14/23
Cheese Lasagna Roll Up^
& Marinara Sauce
w/ Green Beans
WG Dinner Roll
OR
Chik’n WG Nuggets▼
w/ Green Beans
1 oz Sweet Mustard Dressing (C)
WG Dinner Roll
FRIDAY 12/15/23
WG Stuffed Crust Pizza(C)
Cheese^ or
w/ 4 slices Pepperoni+~
OR
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Lunch Menu - for the remainder of the month (from MCPS)