Dear Parents and Families,

November has come and gone quickly, as it usually does. However, we were able to pack a number of fun and meaningful learning activities into this short month.

From our Veteran’s Day Breakfast to our Thanksgiving-themed learning projects, we enjoyed opportunities to engage our students and community members in positive ways at TZ.

Our teachers are working hard each day not only to teach academics, but also to provide opportunities for collaboration, differentiation, and enrichment. We want every TZ student to have multiple experiences that enhance their learning, and we truly appreciate your continued support.

As we look ahead to December, students will be participating in ILEARN Checkpoint 2. You will have access to these reports, however, teachers are using this data to inform their instruction. It is truly a checkpoint. Teachers will reach out with details on when this assessment will take place for your students' class. More information about this assessment can be found in the flyer below.

We are excited for Elementary Night at McAnally on December 5. Students will receive free admission to the varsity games with a paid adult. Most classrooms have already held their competitions to determine their class representative and alternate. Selected students will shoot between the varsity games at approximately 7 p.m. Additional details are included in the attached flyer.

We are planning a fun month of December, including a calendar of spirit days. Please see the calendar attached below with OPTIONAL dress up days. We hope your student has fun participating!

As we approach the Thanksgiving weekend, we want to pause and say thank you to our parents and families. We truly appreciate your partnership and support.

Warmly,

Lisa Eldridge, Principal

November 26 - 28, Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

Friday, December 5, Fourth Grade Field Trip

Friday, December 5, Elementary Night at GHS Basketball at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 15, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Friday, December 19, End of First Semester

December 22 - January 1, Winter/Christmas Break, NO SCHOOL

Friday, January 2, PD/Records Day

Monday, January 12, WIDA Window Opens

Monday, January 19, MLK Jr. Day, NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 22, Student Council Blood Drive, 2:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. in the TZ Cafeteria

Monday, January 26, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Thursday, January 29, McTeacher Night at McDonalds, 4 - 7 p.m.

February 2 - 6, GCSC Career Week, Grades K - 8

Monday, February 9, ILEARN Checkpoint 3 Window Opens

Friday, February 13, Valentine's Day Parties in the afternoon

Monday, February 16, Presidents' Day, NO SCHOOL or Make-Up Day

February 23 - 27, PTO Book Fair in the Bloom Room

Monday, February 23, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 24, PTO Fundraiser Kickoff during lunches

Monday, March 2, IREAD-3 Spring Testing Window Opens

Friday, March 6, End of Third Grading Period

Sunday, March 8, Daylight Savings Time Starts

Monday, March 16, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 20, NO SCHOOL or Make-Up Day

March 23 - 27, Spring Break, NO SCHOOL

Monday, March 30, I AM Assessment Window Opens

Monday, April 13, ILEARN Summative Assessment Window Opens

Friday, April 17, Puttin' On The Hits school performance date

Saturday, April 18, Puttin' On The Hits public performance date

Monday, April 27, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Monday, May 4, Dibels Testing Window Opens (Grade 3)

Monday, May 11, IREAD-3 Summer Testing Window Opens

Monday, May 18, School Board Meeting at Central Office at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20, End of Second Semester, Last Student Day

Thursday, May 21, Last Staff Day

Friday, May 22, GHS Graduation

Monday, May 25, Memorial Day