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TPS District Newsletter

Tewksbury Public Schools

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April 2024 April 2024

Message from the Superintendent Message from the Superintendent

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April 2024

Dear TPS Community,


Yay…it’s Friday!!!…the day that kick starts our long weekend to Marathon Monday and the April vacation break for students and educators.


We have had an amazing week leading up to today, with many astronomical events beginning with a total solar eclipse, then an official goodbye to Mr. Richard Pelletier, our Director of Student Services and Special Education for the last 13 years here in TPS. At the Wed. April 10, 2024 School Committee meeting, we announced two major administrative changes as well. Congratulations to Ms. Candace Tharrett will step up as Acting Director of Student Services and Special Education on May 1st, and to Ms. Nancy Milligan who was appointed to be the next Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Tewksbury, beginning on July 1, 2024. And yes, we also announced the official last day of school as Friday, June 14, 2024 (an early release day).


I want to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of this time for all of us. It's a chance to step away from our usual routines and take a well-deserved break to reset and recharge after three quarters of the school year is behind us… but far from over.


For students, this vacation offers an opportunity to relax and unwind after months of hard work, and regroup as we head into our own marathon of assessments and events that you have trained for all year. For parents and guardians, this is a moment to enjoy quality time with your children, while preparing them for their end-of-year in their particular grade level. So, whether you're traveling or staying close to home, I encourage you to embrace this time to connect and reflect.

For educators and staff, April vacation is an opportunity to take a breather and come back refreshed and ready to guide our students through the final mile of the school year. Thank you for all your efforts as their coach and trainer thus far.


Please see the many updates and events below in this newsletter. Here’s to a safe, restful, and rejuvenating long weekend and April vacation! Go Boston Marathon runners!


Sincerely,

Brenda Theriault-Regan


Today, Friday, April 12th, is the LAST DAY to accept nominations for the Ginsburg Family Award & Krissy Polimeno Outstanding Educator Award

We invite you to send in your nominations using the following forms:

Ginsburg Family Award Nomination Form

Polimeno Outstanding Educator Award Nomination Form

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40th Annual District Art Show Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th

TMHS Auditorium & Cafe

Friday, May 3rd

6:30 pm Band & Chorus Concert

7:00 - 9:00 pm Public Showing of Art Exhibit


Saturday, May 4th

10:00am - 2:00 pm Public Showing of Art Exhibit


All are welcome!


Please excent this invitation to your family & friends

TMHS Project Lead the Way (PLTW) & Innovation Pathway
Please click the button to learn more about the $40,000 Project Lead the Way grant at TMHS to expand our Engineering & Innovation pathway courses. Students & parents may contact your guidance counselors or Ms. Kelleher for more information.
6 NEW TMHS Dual Enrollment Courses
Please click the button above to see the current DE courses offered for the 24-25 school year. Students who are interested in earning Dual Enrollment Credit are encouraged to contact their Guidance Counselor to discuss their course preferences. T

Hard Working Students Reading and Writing at the Ryan School

Ryan 5th-graders used Book Creator to publish their EL writing narratives. EL was adopted this year for K-6 reading instruction.

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Center School STEAM Night Update

Center School's STEAM Nights have been a success! Thank you to the many district employees, town departments, and community groups that participated in making this happen. Special thank you to co-organizers Charity Legvold and the Center School PAC.

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Title I Information and Presentation for Families
TPS recently hosted a Title I Information Night on April 1st for parents/caretakers of students in Grades 2-8. Click the button above to see the presentation.
Take a look at school events from March during National Food Nutrition Month!
Our Food and Nutrition Staff staff hosted many events to highlight National Nutrition month. Click the button above to see more.
Space Week Invitation: Kick-Off Tuesday April 16th
The Kick-Off Event will take place on Tuesday, April 16th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Alumni Hall Lounge (54 University Ave., Lowell). Click the link above for more info.
TMHS Theater Company Presents: The Addams Family School Edition April 25 - 27
Please click the button above to see more information and details to purchase tickets and attend the play.
TOWN CLEAN UP DAY, Saturday, May 4, 2024
Get involved and help clean up our town.
Please click the button above to see the flyer for details and more information:
Questions? clean.up.tewksbury@gmail.com
NEW: 2024 Mass DPH Respiratory Illness Isolation and Exposure Guidance
Please click on the button for more information on respiratory illnesses and NEW guidelines at school.
AlphaBEST Education

AlphaBEST is thrilled to share that April Vacation Camp and Summer Camp enrollments are live! Please use our website to register your child(ren) for these engaging opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon!

AlphaBEST April Vacation Camp Registration

AlphaBEST Summer Camp Registration

AlphaBEST Website for more information

Summer Camp Opportunity for Students in Grades 5-12 Summer Camp Opportunity for Students in Grades 5-12

UMASS Lowell is pleased to offer a STEM Summer Camp for students in grades 5-12. Please read the informational flyer for more details.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

School Committee Contract Negotiation Updates

The School Committee has created a website for the community to stay up to date on contract negotions. Please click the button above.

Last Day of School: Friday, June 14th Early Release Last Day of School: Friday, June 14th Early Release

At the last School Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 10th, the School Committee voted on the last day of school to be Friday, June 14th.

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS BELOW REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS BELOW

All Night Long Senior Celebration
Please click the button above to access the All Night Long Senior Registration Packet

Plans for this year’s All Night Long Graduation Celebration are underway! The All Night

Long party begins at 10:00 pm on graduation night, Friday, June 7th and ends at 5:00 am on Saturday, June 8th. Your graduate must pre-register to attend! Please note that while ANL is part of senior week, it is not included in senior week activity fees, it is a separate event fee. You can access more information and the registration form here.

2024 - 2025 School Calendar
Please click this button to access the 24-25 school year calendar.
Kindergarten Registration

We are delighted to announce that kindergarten registrations for the Tewksbury Public Schools will be open from January 16, 2024 through April 26, 2024. To streamline the process families are required to complete online registration paperwork and upload necessary documents, including: Child's birth certificate, current mortgage statement / lease, current utility bill, updated physical and immunization record for the child and parent's photo identification (current driver's license). All this information is mandatory for all families, even if you have previously registered another child. During the registration appointment, you will have the opportunity to select a kindergarten screening appointment date, which will be in May. To provide essential information and guidance, an informational video will be available on our website and local cable access channel starting January 2, 2024. On this date, families can also begin scheduling virtual kindergarten registration appointments, unless an in-person meeting is requested. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth registration process for your child's exciting educational journey with Tewksbury Public Schools.

School Closure, Cancellation, Delayed Opening & Early Dismissal Procedures
Please click the button above to review the procedures and communication tools we implement in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen reasons.
REMINDER: 2024 Tewksbury MCAS Testing Schedule Memo
Please click the button above for Tewksbury's MCAS testing scheduling and for some helpful links for parents.
TPS Substitute Teachers Needed

TPS is looking for daily substitute teachers and daily substitute classroom aides for every grade level K-12. The daily substitute pay rate has been increased to:


  • $110.00 daily rate for substitute classroom aides (this is a 6-hour 20 minute day)
  • $150.00 daily rate for substitute teachers (this is a 7-hour day)


For more information, please click the button above and scroll down for links to the Substitute Application, CORI form and information on Fingerprinting.

Care Solace -- 24 Hour Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support
Please click the button above for more information and services on Care Solace.

Massachusetts Partnership for Youth - Parent Resources

We are pleased to share with you Massachusetts Partnership for Youth Parent Resources, which are as follows:

  • Mental Health Knowledge and Skills
  • Parenting Principles for Progress, not Perfection
  • Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle & High School Students
  • Support Your Anxious Child Library
  • Help Your Neurodiverse Child Thrive
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Athletics and After-School Clubs: Sign-Up through Community Pass

All students should sign-up for Athletics and/or Clubs through Community Pass. Community Pass will automatically adjust fees for Family maximum amounts. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

Don't Forget to Follow Us on Facebook
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The OFFICIAL TPS Facebook Page.

Tewksbury Public Schools is now on Facebook!

Did you know that we have an App?

This App makes finding information about your child's school much easier. This FREE app is available on the Apple App store for iOS devices and Google Play store for Android devices. Check it out!

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Tewksbury Public Schools

Please visit our website for up to date announcements, helpful resources, school calendars and events.

Website: https://www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us/
Location: 139 Pleasant Street, Tewksbury, MA, USA
Phone: (978) 640-7800

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