Sunday, August 20, 2017

First Week of School!

As we start back this first week, I can't thank each of you enough for the positive energy you all have brought each day!  I am so proud to have each of you on board at TCE and this is truly going to be a fabulous school year!  I appreciate the hard work you have put into getting ready for our kiddos and can't wait to see the amazing learning you have planned!  As we get ready for the first day. . .remember that this will be you. . .



Week of:  August 21st-25th, 2017

Monday-  1st day of school!
Boo Hoo Breakfast - 7:30-8:00am (Cafeteria)
Eclipse viewing 4th and 5th 
Special Recess Schedule

Tuesday - Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Wednesday - Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Thursday -  Have a Tremendously Great Thursday!

Friday - Jeans Day with TCE Spirit Shirts (Grade level colors)
Important Reminders
Walkthroughs
Just a reminder that walkthroughs this year will start the first week of school just like last year. (per the district)  We won't be doing any on the first day and we will look at learning environment as our first focus!

Compliance Videos
Don't forget that our compliance videos need to be completed by the following due dates.  Log-in code:  6K7B9-XHJF6
Blood Borne Pathogens - completed by 9/30
Food Allergy - completed by 9/30
Child Find/FERPA - completed by 9/30
Child Abuse/Sex Abuse - completed by 12/1
Suicide Prevention - completed by 12/1
Bystander Emergency Response - completed by 12/1

Goal Setting, SLO's, etc.
We received some info from the district about changes to our current Appraise system for this school year.  ***If you have already entered your TTESS goals, please copy them to save them somewhere else (Word doc or Google doc) in case they get lost in the migration of products. (Region 10 is currently working on this and we are going to be moving from Appraise/Workshop to another system that is called Strive which is supposed to be more user friendly) Human resources will let us know when everything is good to go and we will give an extension of entering goals if needed. Until then, please just make sure you have your goals ready in some format and saved somewhere other than Appraise.  

TCE Expectations 2017-2018
Please review over these expectations that were established last year in order to help with some of the specific areas on campus.  I am going to attach a copy of these in our Schoology Course as well.  Please review each area to see how it might affect you and please let me know if you have questions!

Curriculum Night - Thursday, August 31st
5:30-6:30 (K, 1st and 2nd)
6:30-7:30 (3rd, 4th and 5th)
We will be working on sending out a video connection from the office for reminders about procedural items for school (safety, expectations, etc.) this week.  Team leaders, for curriculum night, please make sure that you have shared your presentations with both me and Annelise.  
Please remember that this is a night for informing parents about the year and that some kind of handout with links to websites, blogs, or the presentation is important.  This gives our parents something to refer to for any questions they may have during the year. 
Specials Team/Specialists - I would like for you to please attend from 5:20-6:30 in order to help meet and greet families before each of the time slots. Then you all can head out for the evening!  
"Who made you happy this week?"
Shout Out Your Happiness!


A HUGE shout out to my amazing 2nd grade team! You girls have been so helpful in every way possible as we prepare for this school year and I try not to loose my mind! :)  Love you Katie, Logan, Beth, and Erin! ~Erica

Annelise, So excited that you have joined our TCE family! It's already clear you are going to be such a great addition to our school!

Tracy! You've done AMAZING this week!! We're so happy you're apart of our team! :)

Laura, Sherri, Sue and Paula,  Thank you so much for all you have done in the front office to get our year going smoothly!  Between registrations, helping new families and helping all of our staff, you all amaze each of us with your patience and servant hearts!  Thank you! - Angie

Megan, I am so excited to share kids again with you!! It's going to be such a great year! Ashlin

Angie and Annelise,  Thank you so much for the much needed time in our rooms and team planning! This is going to be an AMAZING year!  5th Grade Team

Meredith, Kasey, Rachel, and Renee,  I am so happy to be taking this journey in 5th grade with each of you! Love y'all!  Casey

Dianne,  Thank you for getting everything ready for our learners! You are the best!  5th Grade Team

Kristan and Lisa,  Thank you so much for all of your help painting our boards in the hallways and out front as well as getting the borders up!  - Angie

Shout out to the entire TCE staff for the warm welcome and making me feel so at home right away! I am blessed to be a part of this team. Your love for kids and teaching is so evident that I can't wait to see it all in action this year.  Annelise

Mary- Thanks for setting up a way for keeping us all in the know. You are the best!

Marly and Kristan,  Thank you so much for taking on the role of our CHAT team again this year!  Looking forward to many celebrations and fun with our staff!    -Angie

Mary,  Thank you for getting the schedules made for our learners! You are the best'  5th Grade Team

I want to express my gratitude for the entire staff at Town Center! I am so thankful for the support, encouragement and patience you have given me. Town Center is special place to teach and to be a part of! Truly, it's my HAPPY place! Dianne Johnston

Candace, Thank you so much for your flexibility with the move and working around the YMCA and such this summer!  I appreciate your constant dedication to helping all of TCE! - Angie 

Lori, Kelly, and Marie - Thank you for ALL your help! Y'all make me so very happy!!! I'm blessed to be on your team! I love that we laugh our heads off and then we are there for each other on the not so good days, too!!!! Love y'all!💜

Julie, thank you for driving me to school every day last week! You are a life saver!  Lori

Kelly, Julie, and Marie, I can't wait to have another amazing year with you! Thanks for always being so awesome!!! Lori

Courtney, Ashlin, Meredith, and Dianne--- thank you for being mentors to our "newish" teachers! They are blessed to learn from your guidance!!! Lori

Laura Fairchild - she helped me with my time sheet when my badge didn't work even though she had a million other things to do!

Annelise and Kelly,  What can I say. . .this is going to be an amazing year working with you crazies!  I am so glad to have you both by my side for your dedication to working together to do the best job possible as leaders and your love and dedication to do what is right for kiddos! (and because you make me smile and laugh A LOT!) - Angie  

Kristan--Thank you so much for all your help this past week! I appreciate you being willing to jump in anytime help is needed! –Tina

Erin C-I'm so exciting to have you join our TCE Fam this year! Looking forward to having you help in the library this year! ❤ Tina

Catherine Kim - helping me with technology and all the new things that come along with being on a new campus. She has helped settle the nerves my first week at TCE! I have found my happy place thanks to all of you!!

Shout out to the 4th grade team! They are all AMAZING and have all been a huge help to me in answering my 1000+ questions! Thanks a ton! Heather

TCE Family, Thank you so much to everyone that has asked about my stepdad, Bob's, progress, continued to check on me, and offered to pray for our family. I am so thankful for my work family and the way that y'all take care of me! –Marly

Angie, Thank you for being flexible and understanding when I have needed to rush to be by my family's side. It really makes a difference to have a boss that is flexible & sympathetic and reminds me that family comes first. -Marly

Laura,  Thank you so much for being our yellow jacket/wasp defender by coming up this weekend and killing those critters!  Love you!  - Angie


August Birthdays
Casey Wagner - 6th
Sara Cruz - 17th
Kelly Spears - 23rd

Final Quotes for the Week
As we kick off this first week back, I found these quotes fitting!  It is going to be an amazing year, make the most of each day you have with your kiddos!



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