T.H.E. Trail Guide

Trailblazer Families,

Ever wonder what teachers and THE staff are doing during late start Mondays? Our teaching staff are working together in a building wide professional learning community (PLC) in grade level or job alike professional learning teams (PLT). What this means is, everyone is looking at data and answering these 4 questions:

-How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?

Ideas are shared among teachers to enhance teaching practice to create a learning environment where EVERY student can reach their fullest potential. This type of collaboration and professional learning offers many benefits such as support for improving instructional practices in the classroom, collaborative relationships, continuous improvement and a supportive environment for educators to work in.

Everyone associated in this work, works together to create opportunities for growth that would be unachievable through individual work. PLCs are based on shared vision, values and goals.

Our Trailblazer students are lucky to have so many people who care about them and their academic and social emotional success!

Trailblazers Step Up!

Jennifer Knight, Principal

Every parent knows that heart stopping feeling when a student isn't home when expected. We have the same feeling when you call or come into our office to see if your student is still with us at school. PLEASE have a reminder conversation with your student(s) about your after school expectations for them getting home. We encourage/remind students to go straight home! Our expectation is you, as parents, will communicate with our office of any changes with how your student(s) are getting home. Contact Tracy at 253-891-6530. Safety of our Trailblazers is our #1 priority. Thank you for your partnership.

DECEMBER

December 2nd-Grinch Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30

December 8th-9th PTA Holiday Shoppe for students

December 9th-Grinch Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30

December 12th-Grinch Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30

December 13th-Grinch Show @ 7:00PM at THE

December 19th-January 2nd-Winter Break

Trailblazer families are invited to the 7pm student production of The Grinch on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is an annual tradition at Tehaleh Heights! Doors will open to cast families at 6:30. Doors open to the public at 6:45. Free admission. (Students will get to enjoy a daytime performance, as well.)

All 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be taking a Needs Assessment for our counselor, Ms. Johnson. The purpose of this survey is to make sure we are meeting the needs of all students in these grade levels. Some questions they will be asked are: I like school, I feel like I belong at Tehaleh Heights Elementary, I know a counselor is available to help me, I know how to get in touch with the counselor, etc. Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Johnson for more information or if you have any questions: vicki_johnson@sumnersd.org or 253-891-6530.

*STUDENT HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT - Dec. 8th and 9th

The PTA is proud to bring back Kids Korner Holiday Shoppes for a student holiday shopping extravaganza, Thurs., Dec. 8, and Fri., Dec. 9! Full details coming home next Monday, including an envelope for holding shopping money, if you'd like to send some along.

All students automatically receive a $1 coupon from the PTA to use to buy a small gift for someone special. Gifts are priced from $.50 to $12. Each class will join our volunteers in the gym during a designated shopping time on either Thursday or Friday. This will be their only opportunity to shop, so please send back that money envelope by Thursday to ensure they have it for their shopping appointment.

Please note, this is not a PTA fundraiser - this event is purely for the fun of our students and the joy of giving.

*HOT COCOA FROM THE PTA - Dec. 16th

On Friday, December 16th, PTA will be serving hot cocoa to all students during their Specialist time as part of Tehaleh Heights' annual Polar Express Day! We'll be serving Swiss Miss hot cocoa mix in water with Jet-Puffed marshmallows. *If you have any concerns about allergies, please contact Nurse Karen.

*SPIRITWEAR AVAILABLE FOR ORDER in JANUARY

We'll open up another Spiritwear online sale in January. Stay tuned for more information!

*CONNECT WITH THE PTA VIA REMIND

Join our PTA Remind group to receive time-sensitive PTA announcements and reminders via text message! (Download the Remind App to have all your groups and classes accessible in one handy location!)

Trailblazer Families, Last Names A-K ... https://www.remind.com/join/thepta1

Trailblazer Families, Last Names L-Z ... https://www.remind.com/join/thepta2

*ALL ARE INVITED - JANUARY 18, 6:30pm

Join us for our bimonthly PTA General Membership Meeting in the Launchpad. Principal Knight will be speaking and we'll have a prize drawing.

Ideas to share or questions pertaining to the PTA? Contact info@tehalehheightspta.org

Our weather is changing quickly and we want our families and students to be safe and prepared. Please follow the link so you are up to date on our district procedures!

https://www.sumnersd.org/Page/3138