Tyngsborough Elementary School
September 2, 2019 Update
Dear TES Families,
We had an amazing first week of school! It was so wonderful to welcome so many new students and families. The 2019-2020 school year is off to a great start!
First Week Gratitude
One important aspect of creating a caring community is to take time to express gratitude. I want to express my gratitude to many people who contributed to a successful opening of school.
- Our maintenance and custodial team for hustling to get school clean and looking fabulous!
- Administrative Assistants Denise Fjeld, Liz Gill, & Cheryl Santos for the myriad of tasks they do to manage our school office and their care and attention to students and families.
- Our teachers who spent SO much time setting up welcoming classroom environments and greeting new students with a supportive and welcoming smile.
- Our amazing PTO for creative their planning for the upcoming enrichment programs our students benefit from. (They're always looking for new members!)
- Our school nurses, counselors, service providers, and paraprofessionals working to welcome our new staff and students.
- And finally, a huge shout out to Assistant Principal Erin Sousa, Associate Principal John Salmon, and Special Education Facilitator Brian Reilly who have worked tirelessly and done such an excellent job preparing for the opening of school (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, buses, staff schedules, etc)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Student Information Form
Recently, an email was sent in regards to completing the Student Information Form. The information form, accessible through the parent portal, is used to collect items such as family information, emergency contact data, and medical permissions. It is crucial that you complete this form as soon as possible. Failure to submit this form will affect your student’s ability to attend field trips, participate in after-school activities, and receive medications from the school nurse.
Arrival & Dismissal
If you are driving your child(ren) to school, please take a moment to review the Traffic Flow Video.
Master List Pick-up: If you plan to pick up your child(ren) at school, please be sure to send in a note. We will use this information to create our "Master List". Families that will be picking up on Master List will be let into the cafe at approximately 3:00. Please be sure to bring your photo ID.
ALICE School Safety
As you know, we have already had our first fire drill of the school year. In the coming weeks, I anticipate holding a school safety drill. This protocol is the latest emergency response program, is nationally recognized and has been adopted by school districts throughout the country.
As always, we are sensitive of the developmental needs of our students and scenarios will always be presented in an age appropriate manner. I hope the below video will be helpful in discussing the drills at home with your children.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot5G_orN-iI&feature=youtu.be
(* Please note this video was shared with students in Grades 1-5.)
On behalf of TES, I'd like to extend my appreciation for the continuous collaboration of the Tyngsborough Police Department. Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Open House - We hope to see you there!
Annual Ice Cream Social Order Form
Mrs. Panagiotopolous' Grade 2 Class
~ IMPORTANT DATES ~ (*Dates are subject to change)
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, September 3rd - Preschool Curbside Drop-Off
Wednesday, September 11th - Early Release Day (Preschool Dismissal @ 11:30 & Kindergarten - Grade 5 @ 12:00)
Wednesday, September 18th - O'Connor Studios Picture Day - Preschool - Grade 2
Thursday, September 19th - O'Connor Studios Picture Day - Grades 3-5
Thursday, September 26th - Preschool - Grades 5 Open House Session 1 @ 5-5:30 & Session 2 @ 5:30-6
Thursday, September 27th - Annual Ice Cream Social @ 6-7:00
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 2nd - Instrument Rental Night - Grade 4 @ 6:30-7:15 (Cafe)
Friday, October 11th - Kindergarten - Grade 5 Trimester 1 Progress Reports Sent Home
Monday, October 14th - No School - Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 30th - Halloween Extravaganza (*details to follow) & Early Release Day (Preschool Dismissal @ 11:30 & Kindergarten - Grade 5 @ 12:00)
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 6th - No School (PD Day for Staff)
Friday, November 8th - Veteran's Day Parade & Breakfast
Monday, November 11th - No School - Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 13th - O'Connor Studios Photos Re-take Day
Wednesday, November 27th - Early Release Day (Preschool Dismissal @ 11:30 & Kindergarten - Grade 5 @ 12:00)
Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th - No School - Happy Thanksgiving
Please consider supporting our amazing community groups.
http://www.tyngsboroughpto.org/
http://www.tyngsboroughps.org/pages/Tyngsborough/Departments/Special_Education/sepac
The Tyngsborough Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age.
Tyngsborough Elementary School
Email: kerry.cavanaugh@tyngsboroughps.org
Website: https://tes.tyngsboroughps.org/
Location: 205 Westford Road, Tyngsborough, MA, USA
Phone: 978-649-1990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TyngsboroughElementarySchool/
Twitter: @TyngsElementary