Panther Post
December '22 & January '23
Tecumseh North Elementary
Today is a GREAT day to be a PANTHER, and I choose to LIVE ABOVE THE LINE!
A Message from Principal Bivens
December is a busy month with wrapping up the second quarter, completing assessments and monitoring our students' academic growth, and celebrating everything that comes with the holiday season. We will conclude our annual PTO Holiday Shoppe this week, which has been so much fun, and move on to Pancakes and PJs with Santa next Thursday, December 15th from 5:30-7:30pm. We close out the month with our 1st and 2nd grade music program on Tuesday, December 20th, and our Sing-A-Long with Santa at 2:15pm on Wednesday, December 21st. Holiday parties will be before or after the Sing-A-Long. Please contact your student's teacher for your student's party time.
Lastly, please enjoy this special time with your loved ones. The magic of the holiday season comes and goes quickly. Before you know it, we will be on to Spring Break and wrapping up the 22/23 school year!
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or clarifications, please do not hesitate to reach out! I am here to help!
Proudly Serving as YOUR Principal,
-Katie Bivens
#PantherProud
Upcoming Events
DECEMBER
2nd- Prek Screening @ SHES5th-9th- Holiday Shoppe
5th- BOE Meeting 7pm
7th- Orchestra Concert 6:15pm & Band Concert 7:30
15th - PTO Pancakes and PJ's with Santa!
16th- Spelling Bee @9:15 Am
19th- BOE Meeting @ 7pm
20th- 1st Grade Music Program @ 6pm & 2nd Grade Music Program @7pm TN Gym
21st- END of Second Quarter
SANTA SING-A- LONG AND Class parties - Be on the look out for information from teachers on class parties
Dec22nd - Jan 2nd- Winter Break
JANUARY
Jan 3rd- Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL
Jan 4th- Professional Development- NO SCHOOL
5th- Classes Resume
9th - PTO Meeting 6pm -TN Library
13th- PreK Screening @ TN
16th- No SCHOOL- Martin Luther King Jr Day
17th- No School Students and Staff
26th- Title 1 Family Fun Night
CAFETERIA MENUS AND SANDWICH OF THE DAY SCHEDULES

tecumseh north holiday project
December 1 - December 16
The Tecumseh North staff and students are having a school-wide project to collect needed items during the holiday season. Each class is asked to bring different items to school that will be distributed to families in need in our area. Children are getting to share in the joy of the season of giving. If you are able to help with this project, we appreciate your contributions.
ECSE & PreK-Crackers
Kindergarten-Cereal
First Grade-Canned Tuna and/or Chicken
Second Grade-Canned Vegetables
Third Grade-Juice and/or Juice boxes
Fourth Grade-Canned Fruit
Fifth Grade-Peanut Butter and/or Jelly
Sixth Grade-Canned Soup
Keys of Excellence
November winners Winners of the Speak with Good Purpose awards! | December Key- This is it! Make the most of every moment Focus your attention on the present moment. Keep a positive attitude. This Is It! is about focusing on NOW instead of later, or next week, or next month, or next year, or yesterday, etc., and making the most of it. A positive This Is It! attitude can make everything we do and every day productive, fulfilling, and fun! | January Key - Commitment Make your dreams happen Take positive action. Follow your vision without wavering.The decisive act of making a commitment—when we decide to do “whatever it takes” to reach a goal—sets in motion an energy field that propels us forward on our path. At each step along the way, our commitment inspires us to take positive action and overcome obstacles, and pushes us on until we “make it happen.” |
December Key- This is it!
Focus your attention on the present moment. Keep a positive attitude. This Is It! is about focusing on NOW instead of later, or next week, or next month, or next year, or yesterday, etc., and making the most of it. A positive This Is It! attitude can make everything we do and every day productive, fulfilling, and fun!
January Key - Commitment
Take positive action. Follow your vision without wavering.The decisive act of making a commitment—when we decide to do “whatever it takes” to reach a goal—sets in motion an energy field that propels us forward on our path. At each step along the way, our commitment inspires us to take positive action and overcome obstacles, and pushes us on until we “make it happen.”

Holiday Shoppe!
December 5th-8th ~ During School Hours
(teachers will bring their classes)
Dear Parents,
Your student is receiving a special gift this holiday season. . . the joy of giving! Tecumseh North Elementary PTO is providing your child the chance to shop and wrap for their loved ones with our very own Holiday Shoppe. The PTO will give each student $5 to shop, but families are welcome to send additional money in to shop with.
Important tips to create a memorable experience for your child and for you!
1. Plan and budget with your child using the money envelope provided.
2. Every gift is inexpensive, with NOTHING over $5!
3. Join the fun and excitement, sign up to help other students shop and wrap during the Holiday Shoppe.
4. Ask your child why they chose the gift for you. . . their smile when they explain why is the real gift!
Check out some of the gifts we will have this year. . .
AND REMEMBER, nothing is over $5!!
Pens
Décor
Toys
Pencils
Garden Flags
Fleece Blankets
Notepads
Ornaments
Pet Toys
Pillows
Window Clings
Keychains
Coloring Books
Rings
Basketballs
Bracelets
Puzzles
Coffee Cups
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Pancakes and PJ's With santa!!

PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW
As part of the Federal No Child Left Behind guidelines, parents have the right to request and receive timely information on the professional qualifications of their child's teacher. the information that can be provided includes:
- met qualifying and licensing criteria
- if they have emergency or provisional status
- their degree major
- whether your child is receiving services from a paraprofessional
Anyone wanting any of the information may receive it by contacting Katie Bivens, principal, at 785-379-5910.
SCHOOL FEES
*If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunches and fees contact the office for an application
PARENT PICK UP INFORMATION
-If you need a car tag call the office.
- If you have a change in transportation for your child please call the office.
-If you are not a regular car rider please be prepared to show identification.
This is to insure the safety off all students. Thank you with your help in this!