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October 2022

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Tecumseh North Elementary

The mission of Tecumseh North Elementary School is to provide opportunities for all students by developing self-motivated, lifelong learner and leaders in their community.


Today is a GREAT day to be a PANTHER, and I choose to LIVE ABOVE THE LINE!

Email: tn_office@usd450.net
Website: https://tn.usd450.net/
Location: 314 Stanton Road, Tecumseh, KS, USA
Phone: 785-379-5910

A Message from Ms. Bivens A Message from Ms. Bivens

Tomorrow, October 13th, marks the end of our first quarter of teaching and learning at TNES! It's hard to believe that we have been in school for nine week. Our teachers and staff have support our students in their learning. Our students have worked hard to adapt to a new school year and have already shown academic growth. I can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!


Just a few reminders as we begin the second quarter:


  • Morning Routine--Please remind your students that if they are not eating breakfast, they need to go directly to the gym. If they are eating breakfast, they need to go directly to the cafeteria. They do not go to their classrooms prior to 8:35am.
  • Afternoon Routine--The carline seems to be going smoother. If your student has a cell phone, please do not call or text your student that you are in the carline. We will call your student by their carline number and/or last name. Students should not have their cell phones out while in the school building. Also, please stay in your car and do not come up to the door. This ensure the safety for all students and staff.
  • Organizational Tool--We are an AVID Elementary and we use an Organization Tool (OT for short) to help students, parents, and teachers communicate between home and school. Please be sure to check your student's OT every night and sign their reflection sheet or planner. Important notes are sent home in the OT as well.
  • Breakfast/Lunch Balances--Please be sure to check your email and/or your student's OT for breakfast/lunch balances. We are seeing an increase in negative accounts. You can send a check or cash with your student or call the office to pay by debit/credit card.
  • Halloween Parties--Notes will be going home soon, but please mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1st. We will celebrate Halloween this day due to students not having school on Monday, October 31st.



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

October Events

1st- PTO Carnival 11am- 2pm

3rd- Custodian Appreciation Day

-PTO Pie Sales Begin- Be on the look out for Details

-BOE Meeting @ 7pm @ SHHS

7th- ECSE/ PreK Screenings @TS Call 357-5440 for Appointment

10th-14th - FIRE SAFETY WEEK

10th- PTO Meeting @ 6:00 TN Library

13th- End of First Quarter

14th- NO School -Teacher Work Day

17- PTO Pie Sales End

20th- School Transportation Appreciation Day

- 3rd Grade Music Program 6pm

- 4th Grade Music Program 7pm

26th- Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4-8

27th- Parent / Teacher Conferences 8am -8pm- NO School

28th- NO SCHOOL Students or Staff

31st- NO SCHOOL- Teacher Training

November 1st- Class Halloween Parties

Cafeteria Menus and Sandwich of the Day Schedules Cafeteria Menus and Sandwich of the Day Schedules

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Breakfast Menu

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Lunch Menu

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Sandwich

EATING LUNCH WITH STUDENT

We will begin allowing families to come eat lunch with their students again this year. You have the option of sitting with your student and their class in the cafeteria or sit together in our court yard area (weather permitting). Please check in with the office to sign in and/or purchase a school lunch. Adult lunches are $3.75 at this time.


*We are asking for you to refrain from bringing in fast food.

PARENT PICK UP INFORMATION

-If your student is a regular car rider, please make sure you have your car tag visible.

-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!

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

School fees have been assessed. This balance may be paid via the RevTrak parent portal https://usd450.revtrak.net/ ( There are two separate logins required, One for Student Fees and one for Food Service "lunch" ). You may send fees (Cash, Check or Money order) in an sealed envelope with your student to school or you may mail check/money order to the school office at 314 SE Stanton Rd. Tecumseh, KS. 66542


*If you would like to apply for free or reduced lunches and fees contact the office for an application

8 Keys of Excellence 8 Keys of Excellence

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OUR CORE VALUES

The 8 Keys of Excellence lay the framework for a supportive, trusting environment where each person is valued and respected. The Keys provide a meaningful way to gain alignment and build a strong sense of community.
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October Key- Failure Leads to Success

Learn from mistakes-
When we live the Key of Failure Leads to Success we see failures as feedback, we learn from them and make the changes needed to be more successful in the future.
When we look at our mistakes with a view to learning from them, rather than sending ourselves negative messages, we are on the path to success.
The only real failure is not learning from our mistakes. The key to success is to look carefully at what went wrong, change what we did the first time, and try again by applying what we learned.
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September Award Winners

Kindergarten through 6th grade winners for Septembers Key awards.

HALLOWEEN ROOM PARTIES

Students in PreK-5th grades need to wear their Halloween costumes to school

Students in 6th grade will change AFTER music, PE, art, or library

All students will change into regular school clothes after their party

Costume Policy:

· No inappropriate clothing

· No fake blood or gory costumes

· No full face paint

· No weapons of any kind (fake guns, swords, knives, ninja accessories)

· No live animals with costumes

· No Halloween costume masks

Your student’s teacher will be sending a note home with their specific party time. All parties will occur between 9-10am and will last approximately 30 minutes. If you have questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

This and That! This and That!

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Lost and Found is starting to OVER FLOW

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Socktober!

It is that time of year again, Socktober!

October is a great opportunity for us to contribute to our community and make the world a better place.

My 3rd grade class is collecting socks to do some good in the world. Please buy some new socks to donate to our Topeka Rescue Mission. I hope to have them collected and ready to deliver to the mission on October 28th.

Thank you in advance for bringing in new pairs of socks to donate and help our class to help others here in Topeka!

Angie Wolferts

3rd grade teacher

Tecumseh North Elementary USD 450

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Here is the link to get signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences:

https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/63275DC0FA2CEE8C60-tnfall2

PTO Fall Pie and Cheesecake Sale!! PTO Fall Pie and Cheesecake Sale!!

Having an awesome first quarter!! Having an awesome first quarter!!

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Back to School Water Bash!

We had so much fun with everyone who came to water bash!!
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Grandparents Day!

Thank you all for those that attended Grandparents Day Breakfast! It was great to see everyone's smiling faces that morning!
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Carnival!

Carnival was this past Saturday! Thank you all who helped make our Carnival a success! Whether it was volunteering your time or donating items, we couldn't have done it with out you! It was a ton of fun! This picture is of the newest attraction at our Carnival... Jumbo Twister!

Upcoming Skating Unit in P.E. Upcoming Skating Unit in P.E.

Attendance Policy Attendance Policy

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