Temperance Elementary School

Please remember it is important for parents/guardians to write a note when their child is absent. The note must be received by the school within three school days of the child’s return to school. If the note is not received within three school days the absence will be considered unexcused. Attendance rates are now counted towards our school accreditation. After 10 excused absences, a doctor’s note will be required. Feel free to email Mrs. Tomlin, School Nurse at htomlin@amherst.k12.va.us.

We would like to take the time to stress the importance of communication. We are a team and we need to know your concerns and affirmations. We have implemented several communication tools to assist in making the faculty, staff, and administration easily accessible. Teachers are sending home newsletters along with these tools, teachers will be communicating via email and google meets. We also welcome you to call the school with any questions. Just a reminder – always let the office know if your child’s regular schedule changes and you need a bus pass or car rider pass.

We will be celebrating RED RIBBON WEEK October 23th- October 30th. Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Please, visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or dear friend. In recognition of this week, we encourage our children to participate in the daily activities listed below. These activities are as follows:

Monday, October 26th

Theme: Bright Colors Day

Dress up: Wear bright colors to symbolize your bright futures.

Tuesday, October 27th

Theme: “We say BOO to Drugs!”

Dress up: Dress up like a (good) book character and “say BOO to drugs.”

Wednesday, October 28th

Theme: Be wise, Stay Drug Free

Dress up: Show your intelligence by wearing orange and black to show that “Temperance Tigers are too smart for drugs”

Thursday, October 29th

Theme: Pajama Day

Dress up: Wear your pajamas and “follow your dreams by not doing drugs”

Friday, October 30th

Theme: Team Spirit Day

Dress up: Wear sports jerseys, team hats, or team colors and "lets team up against drugs".

Our students are encouraged to dress as a “Good Book Character.” We have been communicating with our students the importance of complying with all ACPS policies when preparing for this event. No costume masks or scary costumes will be permitted. We thank you for your support, and cooperation with this event. Together we make a great team!

Our Before and After School program provides before and after school child care to TES students in grades K-5. If you are interested, please contact the TES Office at 434-946-2811.

ALL VOLUNTEERS must be fingerprinted prior to chaperoning or volunteering at a school function. Chaperones and volunteers must complete a background check prior to serving as a chaperone or volunteer. There is no charge for the background check: however, results of the check can sometimes take several weeks. Please complete your background check well in advance of scheduled field trips or activities that you wish to chaperone or participate in as a volunteer. Individuals should come to the Human Resources Office to complete background checks. Background checks are required to be updated every 5 years. Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

*Background checks will not be processed when school is closed (holidays, staff development days, inclement weather, etc.) For more information, please contact the Human Resources Office at 434-946-9376, or email hr@amherst.k12.va.us

Speaking of volunteers, we’re looking for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles who might be willing to help during lunchtime. Extra hands make a big difference — opening milk cartons, helping with ketchup packets, wiping tables, and supporting our Tigers as they eat. If you’re interested in lending a hand, we’d love to have you join us. Lunch takes place from 11:00-1:00. Please give Mrs. Bobbie a call if you're interested.

Congratulations to our Student of the Month award winners for the month of September.

KG -Rawden Bartholomew

1st grade – Kenna Mays

2nd grade – Charley Tomlin

3rd grade- Lydia Etter

4th grade – Kenley Holmes

5th grade – Kaitlyn Knight

Congratulations to our TES Student of the month - Kaitlyn Knight

We would like to congratulate the following students for being recognized as the top “AR” readers for the month of September in grades 2 through 5:

2nd grade – Charley Tomlin, Auburn Woody, Kimber Blackwell, Adalyn Ward

3rd grade- Alex Humphrey, Lydia Etter, Chipper Ramsey, David Eagle

4th grade – Delilah Woody, Brady Kreuziger, Grant Tolbert, Drew Clark

5th grade – Garnet Woody, Thomas Etter, Emelia Bellante

• Wednesday, October 7th - Dress Like A Farmer Day

• Thursday, October 8th: End of 1st - 9 weeks

• Friday, October 9th: Teacher Planning Day - ASCPS closed for students

• Monday, October 12th: Fall Break - ACPS are closed

• Tuesday, October 13th: Fall Break - ACPS are closed

• Friday, October 16th: Field Day

• Wednesday, October 21st - Unity Day - Wear Orange

• Friday, October 23rd: Report Cards go home today & Fall Picture Day

Dear Temperance Elementary Families,

Go Tigers! 🐾🐾