Calendar Update
We have changed our Half Days for November, March and June.
NEW DATES:
  • November 3
  • March 2
  • June 1 
Find our revised calendar here.
In this Newsletter:
  • Free Meals
  • Celebrating Diwali and Native American Heritage Month
  • TLCPA November 4th Meeting - Save the Date
  • Interested in taking Family ASL Classes? Let us know here!
  • Please fill out this form to opt-in to our Parent/Caregiver Directory: Click Here 
  • Yearbook Cover Contest
  • Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Saturday, October 30. Last chance to sign up for an appointment - Click Here.
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Dear Families and Caregivers,
TLC Community News:
 
I hope everyone stayed dry during this very rainy week! 
 
Next Wednesday, November 3rd is now a half day. Please note this change and view our updated calendar. Dismissal will be at noon. 
 
As stated by Chris Kaftan in last Friday’s newsletter, all of our meals for students are now free! Elementary has a breakfast cart in the lobby every morning with cold options (cereal, milk, juice, muffins) and hot lunches in the cafeteria (please see our meal options on TLC’s website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/family-resources). Students also have the option of choosing a sunflower butter/jelly sandwich if they are not interested in any of the hot lunch options. 
Celebrating Diwali and Native American Heritage Month:
Photo credit: SI.edu
Resources:
Elementary News:
Please review the Elementary Handbook. When you have finished, please sign the back page and return to your child's teacher, or complete our online consent agreement.
Above: Our superintendent, Glennis Matthews, visited fifth graders for a “Meet and Greet!” Our students enjoyed asking questions and getting to know her. During second grade morning meeting, Ando showed an image of ghosts to start a collaborative storytelling effort with participation from all students! 
Reminder:

For late arrivals and early pick-ups: Please call the Elementary front office at 774-244-3112 or email: elementarydept@tlcdeaf.org. If students are dropped off after 8:00 AM, please check in at the White House/Admin building, and a staff member from Elementary will come and meet your child.  
Enjoy the weekend!
~ Sarah and Janice
Important Dates:
  • Wednesday, November 3 - Early Release (12 PM)
  • Friday, November 12 - End of first quarter
Save the Date: TLCPA Meeting
Thursday, November 4
6:30 PM EST
Meeting ID: 975 3235 2448
Passcode: 912661

To request multilingual interpreting, please email theacabral@gmail.com
Para solicitar una interpretación multilingüe, envíe un correo electrónico a theacabral@gmail.com
Para solicitar interpretação multilingue, envie por favor um e-mail para theacabral@gmail.com
Pour demander une interprétation multilingue, veuillez envoyer un courriel à theacabral@gmail.com.
如要求提供多语种口译服务，请发电子邮件至 theacabral@gmail.com
Yearbook Cover Contest
Deadline for Submissions: December 23

Students in any grade may participate! Share an 8.5x11 flyer of you idea for our Yearbook Cover! Design must include 2021-2022 somewhere in the design, and must include "The Learning Center for the Deaf" or "TLC". See flyer for additional details.
Two green inspired hands. Blue letters underneath The Learning Center for the Deaf.