News and Views

Date: January 18, 2007 Issue: 10

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

· Once again, we need help with navigating the parking and travel areas around school. Please do not drop children off in the front of the school in the morning before 8:30 as this makes it difficult for the busses to get in and to disembark passengers safely. Students should be dropped off in the parking lot and go directly to the playground. Under no circumstances should a school bus with its lights flashing be passed. We also ask that you not park in the circle in front of the school when picking students up on Fridays for the Skiway. This is a busy time for us as we load the busses with skiers so we can get everyone out safely and on time. Please also be aware of the parking spaces designated as handicapped. One is located on the road side of the bus circle nearest the front entrance walk, and another is marked in the cafeteria entrance corner of the parking lot. Do not block these spaces, even for a “quick” drop off. We have several families who need these spots each day school is in session.

• It’s cold outside! Please remember to have students dressed in snow clothes when they come to school in the morning. Children are generally outside on the playground until the school day officially starts at 8:30 and they should come to school ready to play and get some exercise and fresh air before the day begins.
• Congratulations to Taylor Cudhea who competed with the Ford Sayre Ski program and finished in the top 10 overall in the Krantz Open Ski Race held recently at Pats Peak.
• DVDs of the fall Shakespeare production are available for $5.00. This DVD includes both plays. Please see Jinny to pick one up. Many thanks to Tammie Patten for producing this fund-raiser for the school.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

· Think Mud Season:~One last appeal for Mud Season Madness Class Leaders. . . You can choose the session topic, the age group, the number of students, and the length of the class. Any materials you need for your class will be paid for by TES. If you are interested, please contact Wendy Cole at TA, 785-4805 or TES, 785-2426 x241, Wendy.Cole@Thet.Net or Darla LaRoche at TES, 785-2426 x383, dlaroche@thetfordschool.org.

· We need to hear from you by Monday, January 22, if you'd like to join the fun.

· New Banners Flying: Please note this correction. Kaitlin Hodge’s banner is included in those hanging outside TES; her name was inadvertently missed when the current list of artists was announced in the last newsletter. Be sure to come see the amazing designs and lively colors blowing in the wind. (Nancy Cressman)

· PTO News: Thank you to everyone who helped out with the staff appreciation breakfast before the holiday break. From what I have heard from the staff, it was a success and they enjoyed it!

Box Tops: As most of you may remember, last year the PTO put a challenge out to everyone at TES and around town to meet the goal of collecting 3500 box tops in 2 months. That goal was met and all TES students and staff received free ice cream sundaes from PTO. The PTO is looking for an idea for this spring on another “fun” box tops challenge! If anyone has any ideas or thoughts, please let the PTO know!~ ~

Open Positions: The PTO is also looking for new board members for next year. If you are interested or want more information, please let the PTO

know this as well! Remember, the PTO meets that last Wednesday of the month (as long as there is school that day), at 6:30 p.m. at TES. Everyone is welcome!

Roxanne Eastman, Chair: re123@vally.net

COMMUNITY CALENDAR and ANNOUNCEMENTS:

TAKE-OUT DINNERS:

Don’t forget; this is a great opportunity for good meals and a god cause

Take Out Dinners, sponsored by the Thetford Center Community Association

Every Thursday now through March 8.

$6.00 per meal or 4 meals or more - $5.00 each.

Desserts include either cake or pie.

Menu: January 25 - Chili or Mac+Cheese, Texas Bread, Cole Slaw & Dessert

(Bev Slack)