Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

We hope that everyone had a restful Thanksgiving.  We are looking forward to all the exciting upcoming December activities!

Here’s what’s happening at TAOTS on 11/28/22 – 12/3/22: 

Monday, November 28, 2022- School Resumes

• Scholastic Pajama Drive has begun.  We are collecting NEW PJ’s for All Ages to donate to families in need.  The last day to donate to the Pajama Drive is Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022- Parent Communication Time

• 2:20 – 3:00 PM is Parent Communication Time.  Please be sure to make an appointment with your child’s teachers if you would like to chat.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 – Happy Wednesday!

• 1-208 & 1-215 have a trip to Avanti Pizza

Thursday, December 1, 2022- Welcome December!

1-217 has a trip to Avanti Pizza 

• Last Day to submit your Middle School Application

Friday, December 2, 2022 – Have a great weekend!

• Peer Mediation Graduation Ceremony

December Dates to Remember 

December 13th – 9:00 AM SLT Meeting 

December 14th – Last day to donate new PJ to the Pajama Drive 

December 15th – 7:00 PM Virtual December PTO Meeting 

December 19th – Festive Dress to perform in the Winter Concert with Mr. Dubin – Parents are Welcome to Attend

December 20th – Gingerbread Making, Door Judging, & Wear Purple for Ms. Cavallino

December 21st – Holiday Movin n’ Groovin with Ms. Hunt 

December 22nd – Cultural Celebrations

December 23rd – Enrichment Cluster Showcase to end Cycle 1 – Parents are Welcome to Attend 8:30 AM 

December 26th – January 2nd – School Closed for Winter Recess. School Resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

We hope that you are having a great week.

Here’s what’s happening at TAOTS on 11/21/22 – 11/23/22:

Monday, November 21, 2022 – Last Chance – Check the Lost & Found in the Morning 

• Please check the Lost & Found located in the Main Lobby by the School Safety Agent.  The Lost & Found will be cleaned out.
• Spelling Bee for 4th & 5th Grade.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 – Turkey Trot Dance – A – Thon!  Letter attached below.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 – PTO of TAOTS Pie Distribution

Thursday, November 24, 2022 – School Closed for Thanksgiving Recess

• Wishing all our families & staff a very Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 25, 2022 – School Closed for Thanksgiving Recess.  School Resumes on Monday, November 28, 2022.

Important Reminder:

• The cold weather is here!  When arriving in the morning, the red door will be closed to keep the heat in.  Please escort your children through the school yard gate to the red door.  Staff, (Ms. Appelbaum & Ms. Konstan) will be there.
• Also, please be sure that your children are dressed appropriately with Winter Coats, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, and Sweaters as we go outside for recess daily unless the weather is below freezing or inclement.
• Ways to earn money for PTO or TAOTS! AmazonSmile BOX TOPS EDUCATION Use this link every time you shop Amazon to earn rewards: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=pot00-20 

This is a kind reminder that School will be Closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 in observance for Veterans Day.

Monday, November 14, 2022 – 5th Grade Picture Day

• Cap & Gowns will be provided.
• Please wear your Uniform.
• There will be a picture makeup day

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – IK – 4th Grade Picture Day

• Please wear your Uniform.
• There will be a picture makeup day

Thursday, November 3, 2022 is a Half Day for all students.  Dismissal is at 11:20 AM Prompt.

Please make arrangements to pick up your children at 11:20 AM.

If your child is a Bus Student, there will be Bus Service.  Please notify us if there are any changes in their dismissal plan.

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be on 

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The afternoon session is from 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM

The evening session is 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM