Dear TCU Le Center Families
Spring is in the air, and as the school year begins its final stretch, I want to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing support and involvement. April is a crucial time for our students, and together, we can help them finish the year strong—both in academics and in attendance.
This month marks the start of important academic assessments across all grade levels. These assessments are a chance for students to demonstrate everything they’ve learned and achieved throughout the year. Encouraging your child to do their best, get a good night’s sleep, and arrive on time can make a big difference in their confidence and performance.
Equally important is maintaining consistent attendance. Every day counts, and each moment of instruction helps build the skills and knowledge our students need to succeed. Let’s work together to ensure our students are present, engaged, and supported every step of the way.
We are so proud of the hard work and growth we’ve seen in our students this year. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish the year on a high note!
Thank you for all that you do. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jeff Eppen, Principal
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day - Wednesday, April 2
We are so fortunate at TCU Le Center to have a great group of paraprofessionals! They provide crucial support for our students and staff and we can't thank them enough for all they do!
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - Tuesday, April 22nd
Palmer Bus and their drivers provide an important service to our school and students. We appreciate the time and effort put in to get our students where they need to be every day!
One of the areas this year that we have seen a decline in our data is with student attendance. Now, we are aware that this winter included some major bouts of illness due to things that were circulating around the community. However, our attendance rates are still down outside of these events. Our PTO is partnering with our PBIS Team to help us see what we can do!
Here is the deal:
Titans who are absent 2 or less total days for from April 7th until the end of the year will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! All absences MUST be excused and must total 2 days or less! For example, someone who is absent 4 days but each time its for only 1/2 the day will still be eligible!
BIG THANK YOU to our PTO for providing SEVERAL prizes for each grade level to help us encourage positive attendance and to end the year on a great note!
We are in need of an Admin Assistant at Le Center! Ms. Sheila Schoenbauer has decided to hang it up and enjoy some time doing other things!! We are so happy for her and wish her the best as she enjoys a much more flexible schedule! We have appreciated her organization, leadership, communication, and professional dedication to TCU Le Center for 9 years!!! We will all miss her very much!
With that said, we need to find the next great person on our Office Admin Team! If you know anyone or you are interested in hearing more about this position please reach out to jeppen@tcu2905.us. This position takes good computer skills, organization, problem solving, quality communication, and the ability to make sure the principal gets his stuff done!!!
The hours are typically around 7:15-3:15 and the contract is on a 10 month schedule. The position works for about 10 more days after the teachers/kids leave in the summer and then is off until about 2 weeks before teachers return. So, essentially the person gets about 1/2 of June, all of July, and about 1/2 of August off.
Every child deserves the opportunity to be a successful learner. That’s why TCU is looking for great people to serve as tutors and help students build their skills and confidence. We hope you will consider serving or helping us spread the word!
Tutoring isn’t just a meaningful way to give back to the community; it also helps create brighter futures! Tutors serve during school hours and spend their days providing students with extra practice and skill building. With the support of an on-site coach, you’ll be trained to deliver activities proven to help students improve in reading or math.
Whether you are a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, you can make a great tutor. Part-time and full-time positions for the 2025-26 school year are available beginning in August, October, and January.
Tutor Perks
- A paycheck every two weeks
- Additional money for college tuition or student loans. Tutors aged 55 and older may gift this award to their child, grandchild, stepchild, step-grandchild, or foster child
- Federal student loan forbearance and interest repayment
- Predictable schedule – daytime hours with no evenings or weekends
- Time off over most school release days and holidays
If you are ready to put your passion in action, visit Join.ReadingAndMath.org to learn more. Have a question? Email join@ampact.us or call 866.859.2825.
Ensuring a smooth and safe drop-off experience for all families is one of our priorities. To improve efficiency during morning drop-off, we would like to remind you of some important guidelines.
Drop-Off Procedure Updates:
- Unload along the yellow curb: Once your vehicle stops anywhere along the yellow curb, your student should exit the vehicle. There is no need to wait until your car is directly in front of the main entrance. This allows the line to move steadily for everyone.
- Adults- stay in your vehicle: To keep the process moving efficiently, we kindly ask that parents and guardians remain in their vehicles at all times.
- Need extra time? If your student requires additional assistance from you, please park in a designated parking spot and walk them to the curb when you are ready!
Following these procedures will help ensure a quicker and smoother drop-off process for everyone, while maintaining safety for our students. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and commitment to making mornings run more smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns about these procedures, please feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you for your support in keeping our drop-off routine safe and efficient!
Future meeting dates are: April 15 & May 13 and will take place in room D102 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Everyone is encouraged and welcomed to attend, whether you can attend all the meetings, one meeting, or a few of them. Please RSVP here so that we can properly plan for breakfast!
https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15005
For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Tyler Luethje, at this email:
trluethje@outlook.com or check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AllProDadTCULeCenter/
Please make sure to notify the school office if your child is absent or planning on being absent. You can call the office at 507.357.6802 or email at ahardel@tcu2905.us.
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TCU Le Center K8 School
Website: https://www.tcu2905.us/page/4182
Location: 150 West Tyrone Street, Le Center, MN, USA
Phone: 507-357-6802
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCULeCenterK8/
Twitter: @jeffeppen
