Have you visited the Scholastic Book Fair yet? Stop by the library any time this week and check it out! This event is the perfect place to stock up on presents for birthdays and holidays, while supporting TCS at the same time!
Don't forget that Wednesday, November 19 is Dessert Night at the Book Fair from 6:00-8:00PM, when you can explore all of the selections as a family. Our librarians Janie and Pat are still looking for volunteers to help out, so stop by the library or email Janie at [email protected] if you're interested.
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Kids' Club This Week
Since the Book Fair is being held in the library this week, Kids' Club will be held in the Spanish Room (beside the library) in the mornings, and then in first grade room 3 (on the lower tier) in the afternoons. Kids' Club will go back to its regular spot in the library on Monday, November 24.
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Got Siblings?
Join us for a Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) workshop with Bob and Kelly Gralewski this Wednesday, November 19 at 8:45AM in the Science Clubhouse. Our topic will be "Handling Sibling Rivalry." In this workshop, Bob and Kelly will discuss the difference between sibling rivalry and sibling conflict. They will cover how to identify and correct each behavior. Please join us for this discussion and gain some new tools before the Thanksgiving and winter breaks! Coffee will be served.
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Artists in Action!
Artists in Action is a new series of art seminars offered to TCS students in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Great Artists program. Students will meet and study with local area artists, musicians and poets every month.
The featured artist for November is Alison Haley Paul, a landscape artist who is intrigued by land and nature's artistry. She will be at TCS on Wednesday, November 19 in the art room and will spend the entire day sculpting, painting and writing with students. Parents are welcome to stop in and visit between 8:30AM-2:00PM.
Also, Eric Teitelbaum, the artist behind the Pink Panther comic strip, will be visiting TCS on Friday, November 21 in the art room from 8:30-10:30AM, when he will share his craft with students.
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REALLY Last Call for TCS Fleece
There has been expressed interest in ordering additional logowear fleece pullovers, so one last order will be placed this week. (There is a minimum of six pieces needed to place the order.) If you are interested in ordering a TCS fleece pullover, contact Amy Conover, PA logowear chairperson, ASAP at [email protected].
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Free Parking, Full Puzzles and
Phonathons. Oh My!
The Annual Fund phonathon will be held in the evening this coming Thursday, November 20. Your Annual Fund room captains would be happy not to call you - just make your gift or pledge before Thursday! As an added bonus, any family who makes their Annual Fund gift by Friday, November 21 will be entered in a raffle for a personal parking space for the year.
Make your Annual Fund donation online...
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This Is Your Brain on School
Please join Julie Lee, assistant head of school, and Lisa Attinasi, parent educator, on Friday, November 21 at 8:45AM in the auditorium for the next installment of Child Development 101 when they will be discussing "This Is Your Brain on School." Topics include cognitive development, the latest brain research, learning styles and what successful learning environments look like. Coffee will be served.
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First Graders In the La Jolla Light
Find out how TCS students - and first graders in particular - learn about and confront global warming in a cool way in an article from the La Jolla Light newspaper. Quotes by first grade teacher Evelyn Terry and parent Rita Albert, along with pictures of the children, are highlighted.
Read more about cool globes...
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day
A special day is coming up on Tuesday, November 25. Grandparents and special friends of students in grades prekindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join us at TCS from 9:00-10:30AM, meeting first in the auditorium.
Toddlers and preschoolers will be on their annual Harvest Hike at Marian K. Bear Park on that day, so their grandparents and special friends are invited to meet them at the park and join them for this field trip.
For more information about Grandparents and Special Friends Day contact Laura Moberg at [email protected] or (858) 454-0184. For more information about the Harvest Hike, contact Denise Nasrawi at [email protected] or (858) 454-0184.
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Dance Rehearsals During Break
During Thanksgiving week, dance classes with the Dance Academy will have the following schedule:
- Monday-Tuesday, November 24-25: All classes will take place
- Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28: No dance classes will be held
- Sunday, November 30: Nutcracker rehearsals will take place. Please check your rehearsal schedule for times.
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Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk
What are you doing at 8:00AM Thanksgiving morning? A group of TCS families - and members of the TCS cross country team - will be participating in the annual Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Balboa Park and you are invited to join in! By participating in this event, not only will you work off your Thanksgiving dinner in advance, but you'll also help to provide over 1.7 million meals to the homeless. Registration is easy through the link below. If you decide to participate, just look for the group proudly sporting TCS logowear and join in!
Register for Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk...
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Gift of Giving
One of our most popular enrichment classes, Gift of Giving, will begin on Monday, December 1, from 3:15-4:45PM and will run for three weeks through December 15. This class gives parents the gift of extra time for shopping, relaxing, etc. Students in preschool through sixth grade will learn about the gift of giving while making gifts and crafts to share with the ones they love. They will also enjoy a light afternoon snack. Register online on our website through the link below. If you have any questions, email Rachel at [email protected].
Register Online for Gift of Giving...
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In the Tech Lab: Part II
Jesse Brand, TCS director of technology, and Lisa Attinasi, TCS parent educator, will be leading the workshop, "In the Tech Lab, Part II" on Tuesday, December 2 at 8:45AM in the auditorium. The discussion will focus on social networking for kids and parents, including online gaming for kids.
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- Monday-Friday, November 17-21: Scholastic Book Fair in the library
- Wednesday, November 19, 8:45AM: Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB) workshop, Handling Sibling Rivalry, in the Science Clubhouse
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:00AM-3:00PM: Artists in Action: Alison Paul in the art room
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:00PM: Scholastic Book Fair Family Social in the library
- Thurdsay, November 20, 6:00PM: Annual Fund Phone-a-thon
- Friday, November 21, 8:30AM: Community Meeting with a presentation by First Grade, Room 4, Evelyn's class
- Friday, November 21, 8:45AM: Child Development 101: This Is Your Brain on School in the auditorium
- Tuesday, November 25: Grandparents and Special Friends Day
- Tuesday, November 25, 9:00AM: Harvest Hike for toddlers and preschoolers
- Tuesday, November 25, 5:00PM: TCS Board of Trustees meeting
- Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28: Thanksgiving Holiday, No School, No Kids' Club
Go to the school calendar...
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