Weekly News 2/06/26

Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for February 13 and in EC classrooms on February 12th. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not serve or use food in any crafts or games. Instead, we will focus on games and activities. Room reps should double-check with their classroom teachers to verify the set-up and start time. If your child passes out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached. Non-edible trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives. Goodie bags filled with trinkets or candy are not allowed. We greatly appreciate our room reps and volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.

Ramadan is a month of reflection and fasting observed by some families in our school community. We want to ensure that those students feel comfortable and supported. Understanding that their fasts last from sunrise to sunset, we offer an alternate space for students to spend their lunchtime away from the Commons, where lunch is held.

If your child observes the fast for Ramadan and prefers to utilize this alternate space, please let Mrs. Bingaman know. This will help us to make the necessary arrangements and ensure a peaceful and accommodating environment for all students during this time.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to making this period as comfortable as possible for those observing Ramadan.

To avoid confusion and class disruptions, always send your children's snow bag with them. We do not determine if it is indoor recess until it is close for their lunch/recess time.

Did you know our school's PTA has an active Facebook page? We invite you to follow us there so you can see all the upcoming and past events we host, and even see how our Storm Science assembly was on Monday! We're also on Instagram, so come check us out.

Due to our recent website platform change, the process for syncing school and district calendars with your personal calendar is now different. The previous calendar sync from our former website will no longer show the most up-to-date information.

To continue receiving accurate event updates, please disconnect or delete the old calendar link and add the new one…it takes just a minute! A short how-to video is linked below to walk you through the steps.

CALENDAR SYNC VIDEO

Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission – THANK YOU! We need your help to reach our goal.

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.

Ready to jump in? Here’s how your family can help save lives:

1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE

1. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.

1. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!

Donations are due on 2/13/2026. Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!

February 1st - Black History Month

February 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 16th- President's Day

February 17th - Lunar New Year

February 17th - Ramadan Begins

February 18th - Monday Schedule for K-5

February 19th - 5th Grade Band Concert @ TMS

February 24th - PTA Meeting - Dr. Kaye attending

February 27th - Gator Rock @ TMS