The theme of this week’s newsletter is… YOU! Dear families. We want to see you! We want you to help out! And actually, we really need you. The best part is, you want to help out. Keep scrolling for opportunities to see you what role you might be able to play.

Get in the â€˜room

Now that we’re back (we’re back baby and I’m going to celebrate for at least as many years as we were out….) Ms.Majeed would like to reintroduce the classroom volunteer. Do you think you’d like to do this? No? Would you rather help out but outside of the school? There will also be an opportunity for family volunteers to help tidy up the exterior of the school. Next week, we’ll include a sign up sheet for those of you who’d like to lend a helping hand. Think about it!

What does this mean for recess volunteers?

As more families are vaccinated and CDC guidelines evolve, the District wants to move towards normality and pre-Covid schedules. And, sadly that means no more recess volunteering. A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped out.

SEPAC chats are back!

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is hosting two informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers in the district. The ‘Cup Chats’ are BYOC, so please bring your own coffee or other choice of beverage!

The chats will be held:

• Tuesday, September 20, 9:15-10:15am (Rain Date: Thursday 9/22) @ Memorial Park, corner of Baker & Valley in Maplewood

A groundbreaking event in Maplewood

Our wonderful library had a horrendous year. Roughly this time 12 months ago, no thanks to Hurricane Ida, the library was flooded and ruined. The good news? It was due a facelift anyway, and so fast forward to October 1, you are all invited (along with everyone else) to the breaking ground (or groundbreaking… eh? eh?) ceremony that will go from 11am-12pm. More information can be found here.

A few leftovers from last week that are still, you know, uber important…

A few leftovers from last week that are still, you know, uber importantâ€¦

Come and meet the PTA

Our very first meeting of the year will take place on September 28 at 7:30pm and will be a great chance to hear from President and Tuscan parent, Nora O’Rourke on what to expect from the PTA over the coming school year. The meeting is open to everyone, so please come and join us. Can’t make it? Don’t worry! You can see upcoming meetings here. Dial in details will be shared closer to the date.

Remember, remember these dates in September

School is closed September 26and 27 to observe Rosh Hashanah. The District helpfully puts the full 2022-23 school year calendar on its website, which can be found here.

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