Ribbit Report
Turner Creek Elementary School
February 9, 2018
Snow Make Up Dates - Mark Your Calendars
February 10
March 24
April 7
April 14
The school hours will be 9:15-12:45. Breakfast and Lunch will NOT be served, please send a heavy snack. There will be NO recess.
Kindergarten Registration has started!
January 4 was the start of Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year.
We are accepting registrations Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 2:00. The packet can be found on our website, bring that along with a proof address (power bill, gas bill or water bill), child’s birth certificate, photo ID for parent and the most current shot record to the Main Office during the designated times.
Inclement weather
We have already had our first round of inclement weather! Please remember to contact your child’s teacher and make sure they know how your child should go home IF we release early unexpectedly! We have parents give us this information at the beginning of the year but often parents change it and forget to let the teachers know.
As you can imagine, unexpected early dismissals can be quite hectic. Please help your child and their teacher by making sure everyone is on the same page. Thank you!
Talent Show
COME ENJOY THE SHOW!
What: Turner Creek Talent Show
When: Thursday, February 15th at 6 pm
Where: Gym
Details: Come cheer on your classmates who are participating in the Turner Creek Talent Show! Let’s join to celebrate the wonderful talents at Turner Creek, including singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, performing magic tricks, and so much more! It’s going to be a fun event for the whole family! We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Cultural Arts Performance
Number Drummer creator, Troy Kryzalka, has worked in music education for over 15 years and has delivered his integrated math and music learning approach to thousands of children and educators. He has an amazing ability to reach creative “outside the box” thinkers that have been discouraged by the traditional ways of learning, and because of his focus on mathematics in music, he represents the increased value and importance of music in schools. Combining his musical ability, mathematical perspective, and creative teaching methods, Troy inspires, engages, and motivates children to understand math and music from a fresh new perspective, regardless of age or ability. Tracks 1 & 3 students will see the performance on Feb. 28 (rescheduled from Jan 19). Tracks 2 & 4 will saw it on Feb. 8, be sure to ask your student about the show.
Coming to TCE: Harlem Renaissance
Coming to Turner Creek February 5-16, via generous PTA funding, will be an exploration of the Harlem Renaissance!
The Harlem Renaissance was centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Uniquely express themselves as artists and intellectuals, they explored their identities as Black Americans, celebrating the Black culture that had emerged out of slavery and their cultural ties to Africa.
Students will learn across the cultural spectrum (literature, drama, music, visual art, dance) and also in the realm of social thought (sociology, historiography, philosophy), artists and intellectuals found new ways to explore the historical experiences of Black America.
Frogapalooza is COMING!!!
The Frogapalooza cultural street fair is just a few months away. We are seeking volunteers in several areas: planning the arts & crafts activities, planning the games, and soliciting donations from local businesses.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact Maggie Demicco at maggie.demicco@gmail.com.
Jump Rope for Heart
Turner Creek Elementary will be participating in Jump Rope For Heart to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. The donations that are received will be used by the American Heart Association for research and educational programs to save lives from heart disease and stroke! Raising contributions is voluntary. All students will participate in a special jump rope day during a regular PE class time in February.
Family and friends are welcome to support your child’s participation by making contributions. Please convert all cash to a check(s) payable to the American Heart Association. You can also build a website and email family and friends for donations. The information to do this is on the parent letter that came home with the collection envelope. Don’t forget to ask donors if their employers have matching gift programs. This is an easy way to increase the contributions your child collects.
Here is a link to a video that talks about Jump Rope For Heart:
Facebook Giveaway to benefit teachers from Tutor Doctor
Tutor Doctor in Cary is offering a free giveaway for teachers and staff of local schools. The elementary, middle and high school with the most likes/comments/shares by the first week of March will win a teachers’ lounge filled with goodies.
Let's show our teachers and staff our appreciation for them and help them win!
Visit Tutor Doctors Facebook page for the contest and vote for Turner Creek!
Link to contest
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2036878393237088&id=1953774881547440
Yearbook Request– Send Us Your Photos!
Attention all Visitors and Volunteers!!!
We have installed a new visitor management system called Lobbyguard in the main office. Every time you come in please have your driver’s license to scan and sign in. Thank you.
Please remember that this is NOT the same as the Volunteer Registration for the county that you fill out to be able to volunteer in the classroom and on field trips.
Box Tops and Tyson A+ Labels
Help Us Raise Money for TCE!
We just received a check for $773! Good work Turner Creek!
The next Box Tops submission date is March 1st. Please make sure they have valid dates (dated 3/1/2018 and beyond). The Box Tops collection bin is located in the TCE lobby across from the main office.
Clipping Box Tops is an easy way for you to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. Here is a link showing participating Box Tops products.
Clip Tyson Project A+ labels from participating Tyson® product packages and send them to school with your child. We’ll collect the labels and send them to Tyson Foods, and Tyson Foods will send our school a check. Each label is worth 24¢!
Please drop your Tyson Project A+ labels in the Box Tops collection bin in the TCE lobby. Here is a link for a list of participating products.
Questions? Heather Holt, hnaholt@gmail.com
Developing Number Concepts Kit Assembly Volunteer Opportunity
The WCPSS Elementary Math Department is in need of volunteers to help assemble math kits that will be used by all K-2 teachers in Wake County.
Located here is our Volunteer Sign Up Schedule. Please feel free to forward to volunteers at your school. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for multiple times if available.
Get Connected and Stay Informed!
2. Turner Creek:www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
3. Facebook Page:www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
4. Twitter:@Turner CreekES
Upcoming Events
Feb 10: Make Up Day 9:15-12:45 Trks 1, 2 & 3
Feb 15: Talent Show @ 6:00
Feb 28: Cultural Arts Performance for students tks 1 & 3
Turner Creek Elementary School
Email: amberjones2109@gmail.com
Website: www.wcpss.net/turnercreekes
Location: 6801 Turner Creek Road, Cary, NC 27519
Phone: 919-363-1391
Facebook: www.facebook.com/turnercreekpta
Twitter: @TurnerCreekES