October has gone by so fast!
I have a few updates to share today:
First, we want to remind families and students to bring students’ school IDs to school every day. This is important for students’ independence, as well as campus safety. Some students have been forgetting to carry their ID, so I hope that families can remind students to make sure they bring their ID every day.
I also want to remind students and families that TLC uses water coolers rather than water fountains right now due to COVID. Please remind students to bring a water bottle to school every day. We're trying not to use disposable cups, and also water bottles with a lid are better to use in classrooms, when students are using Chromebooks. So please remember to pack a water bottle and your student ID as a part of your daily morning routine.
There are two weeks left in the first quarter of this year, which means that teachers and students are working to wrap up assignments from this fall. Families and students may be wondering how you can view students’ grades and work that is completed or missing. We are still in the process of setting up family and student access for the new database, Skyward. We will share more information when it is available. For now, we encourage students and families to continue contacting teachers directly if you have questions about a student's missing work or their grade.
With the weather becoming cooler, maybe you have wondered what the plan is for seating during lunch. Students have had the option of outdoor seating, but this won't be comfortable when the weather becomes colder. We now have additional seating set up on the stage, behind the gym, for students to eat. We are still working on a schedule for high school students to eat on the stage. Middle school students will not need the additional seating.
For families of juniors and seniors: Please remember to let the Secondary office know in advance of any college visits. College visits are considered excused absences, but please communicate with us in advance. I know there are some students planning to go to the open house at Gallaudet University next month. This is exciting and I hope students enjoy their trips! I want to clarify that this is not a TLC school sponsored activity. Families and students are welcome to go, but TLC is not coordinating a trip.
The Secondary department had an exciting opportunity to meet Sean Forbes, a Deaf rapper and musician, who is well known in the Deaf community. Sean met with students over Zoom this afternoon.
I hope you will ask your child about their experience meeting Sean today.
