TeSA

TeSA Families,

It doesn't seem possible that this is the last week of school! It has been wonderful getting to know your children this year. I love serving as Principal and being part of the TeSA family. I would like to thank all of our amazing teachers and staff, and especially you! We couldn't do what we do without your support, and I am grateful for the way we have all come together to learn and grow this year.

We have a lot of exciting things happening during these last four days of school and even more coming when we start back in August. This newsletter is full of important information to make sure you have a successful week and transition into the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you for reading through each section and reaching out if you have any questions.

To all of our 5th & 6th grade families, or those whose lives are taking a different path, you will be missed. I hope to still see you at performances and events in the future! To those of you returning, get ready for an exciting year in which our students will shine as TeSA STARS!

Artistically & Academically Yours,

Betsy Compton, M.A., M.A.T., M.Ed

Principal

Dear Edwina, Jr. viewing access will be available to purchase until tomorrow! In order to view this fantastic production, each household will need to purchase an “On-Demand” Access Code. This code will cost $5.00 which covers the royalty fee for streaming services. You will need a credit card in order to make your purchase. Sales end TOMORROW, May 25th, at 11:59pm.

Follow these Directions:

• CLICK HERE
• Select “Rent Video”
• Follow the prompts to make your purchase.
• Enjoy your “On-Demand” showing of Dear Edwina, Jr.

You are free to watch Dear Edwina, Jr. at your convenience any time during the streaming dates. Your “On-Demand” code will be good for 48-hours from the time it is first used.

Our schedule this week is altered slightly to accommodate all of our Awards Ceremonies and End-of-Year Events. Please reference the list below and read your grade-level specific newsletter for more information.

Monday, May 24 - Normal Schedule

Lions: Theatre

Tigers: Dance

Bears: Art

Emerald: Music

Ruby: PE

Tuesday, May 25

8:05-9:44 = K-1st Fine Arts/P.E. Awards

9:47-10:35 = 2nd-3rd Fine Arts/P.E. Awards

12:24-1:12 = 2nd Grade Lions: Art, Tigers: Theatre, Bears: Dance

1:15-2:03 = 3rd Grade Music & 4th Grade Lions: Art, Tigers: Theatre, Bears: Dance

2:06-2:54 = 4th Grade P.E. & 5th-6th Grade Lions: Art, Tigers: Theatre, Bears: Dance

2:57-3:45 = 5th Grade Music & 6th Grade P.E.

Wednesday, May 26

8:05-9:44 = K-1st Lions: Dance, Tigers: Art, Bears: Theatre, Emerald: Music, Ruby: P.E.

9:47-10:35 = 2nd Emerald: Music, Ruby: P.E. & 3rd Lions: Dance, Tigers: Art, Bears: Theatre

12:24-1:12 = 2nd Grade Lions: Dance, Tigers: Art, Bears: Theatre

1:15-2:03 = 3rd Grade: P.E. & 4th Grade Lions: Dance, Tigers: Art

2:06-2:54 = 4th-6th Grade Fine Arts/P.E. Awards

2:57-3:45 - 5th Grade P.E. & 6th Grade Music

Thursday, May 27

No Fine Arts or P.E. Classes

Wednesday afternoon, the Kona Ice truck will be here as a special treat to help our students celebrate the end of the school year. Please send your child with $3.00 to participate.

Dismissal will be a little different on our last day of school. Thank you for arriving just before the specific times listed so we can avoid a traffic jam and keep our students safe.

11:45 = 5th & 6th

12:00 = K, 1st, & 2nd

12:15 = 3rd & 4th

Our lost & found is overflowing! It is located in our front lobby so you may come look at your convenience without checking into the front office. Thank you for looking for your child's missing items this week. Everything left on Thursday after dismissal will be donated.

Registration for the 2021-2022 school year begins today! Click HERE for additional instructions. If you have forgotten your student's Parent Portal number or have never logged on to your student's Parent Portal account, please email tammy.smith@mytesa.org.

If your families' plans have changed and your student will no longer be able to join us in August, please email betsy.compton@mytesa.org.

It's important that all of our TeSA students keep learning over the summer! Our teachers are finalizing summer assignments this week and each grade's work will be public on our website by June 1st. All students will have required assignments to keep learning over the summer break. If you're looking for even more educational experiences this summer try our TeSA Summer Family Challenge.

TeSA Summer Family Challenge

1. Cook a meal together. Help your child read the recipe and make all of the measurements. Talk about what you would need to do to double it or cut it in half.

2. Read a book together. Take turns reading aloud. Stop after each chapter to make predictions about what will happen next.

3. Visit a museum. Many museums are still offering virtual tours as well. Talk about what you see, compare and contrast exhibits, and decide what your family would add if you were in charge of a brand new wing.

4. Play games in the car. Whether you're taking a cross country trip or just driving around town, use your time in the car to read, count, and explore. Who can find all the letters to their name in road signs? Who identifies 10 yellow cars first? How long does it take to sit at a stoplight? Make it up as you go and ask the kids to create some of the categories.

The TeSA front office will be open 7:30-4:00 until Friday, June 18th and will open again on Monday, July 19th. During the break, you may email betsy.compton@mytesa.org for any non-urgent items. If you need immediate assistance between June 18th and July 19th, please call our Texas Center for Arts + Academics office at 817-766-2390.

Clayton Youth Enrichment is planning to offer both before and after school care for both TeSA and FWAFA students at the TeSA campus for 2021-2022. Please direct all questions regarding enrollment to the Clayton team.

On Friday, May 17th, we emailed a survey to gather family feedback regarding 2021-2022 COVID Protocols. Although the decision regarding masking is now made state-wide, if you have not already, please click HERE to provide feedback regarding virtual options.

In case you missed the communication regarding the changes in masking, here's the letter from President & CEO, Mr. Gravley emailed Tuesday:

Dear TCA+A Faculty, Staff, Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Today, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-36. Part of the order reads:

…public schools may continue to follow policies regarding the wearing of face coverings to the extent reflected in current guidance by the Texas Education Agency until June 4, 2021. The Texas Education Agency shall revise its guidance such that, effective 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2021, no student, teacher, parent, or other staff member or visitor may be required to wear a face covering.

You can read the full order HERE.

At this time, FWAFA, TeSA, and the conservatories all plan to keep all current safety protocols, including mask-wearing, through June 4, 2021. If we are required to change our polices or procedures before June 4 due to further guidance from the Texas Education Agency or our TCA+A Board, we will alert all families and employees immediately. We encourage everyone in our buildings to approach the pandemic with caution by continuing to use social distancing when possible, self-monitor for symptoms, and reach out to our campus nurses with any concerns.

We want nothing more than for those children in our care to be as safe as possible, whether that be at school, in a conservatory, or at a performance. Thank you for your tenacity, care, and dedication. We are thankful for each of you and your students.

Paul Gravley

President and CEO

817-766-2390

Texas Center for Arts + Academics

ArtsAcademics.org

Texas has received approval from the US Department of Agriculture to administer a second round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for families with children who have temporarily lost access to free and reduced price meals. The application will open June 2nd and remain open through August 13th

P-EBT Resources:

• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Flyer (English) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Flyer (Spanish) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Letter to Families – May (English) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Letter to Families – May (Spanish) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Social Media (English) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Social Media (Spanish) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Robocall and Text Scripts (English) May 20 2021
  
• Health and Human Services: P-EBT Robocall and Text Scripts (Spanish) May 20 2021
  

The TeSA 2021-2022 School Supply Lists will be on our website by June 1st, however, you can save time and avoid the crowds by purchasing your child's supplies through our TeSA PTO. For an $85 PTO Supply Fee, your teachers will do the shopping for you. They will pick out the exact supplies needed for class and buy in bulk so the money saved can go toward additional classroom items. Watch for information regarding how to pay later this summer. If you choose to buy the items yourself, please make sure you purchase the exact brands, colors, and sizes listed on each grade-level sheet.

This is our last week to applaud someone going above and beyond, and I'd like to give a HUGE shout out to all of you! You have stepped up to be At-Home teachers in addition to your other roles as family chefs, cleaners, chauffeurs, financial planners, stylists, and photographers. Thank you for taking an active role in your child's education. Thank you for being part of our TeSA Family!

Email: betsy.compton@mytesa.org
Website: artsacademics.org
Location: 6025 Village Parkway, Edgecliff Village, TX, USA
Phone: 817-732-8372
Facebook: facebook.com/texasschoolofthearts