In this Newsletter:
  • COVID Reminders
  • ASL classes begin Monday - Last chance to register for Level 1
  • Photos of the Week: Science Experiments, Positive Art on our Sidewalk; Professional Development 3D Pens!
  • Elementary Testing
  • MCAS Testing Reminder
  • July Program
  • Upcoming Dates
Health and Safety Update for Families
TLC recognizes the recent rise in COVID positive cases in our community. We continue to monitor the data and will inform you of any changes to our Health and Safety Guidelines should they be adjusted.

  • We continue to ask that our families and caregivers be active participants in the process by testing your child(ren) on a weekly basis. Please do not send your child to school if they are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms.
  • TLC is participating in the at-home rapid testing kit program. Please opt-in for biweekly test kit distribution, fill out this form. 
  • Additionally, if a student begins to exhibit signs of COVID-19 during the school day, we will provide testing on-campus. Consent is required to participate; please fill out this online form. 
  • Please Note: Due to the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, the at-home rapid testing program and the consent for at-school testing, TLC is no longer conducting contact tracing at school. Please refer to our Flow Chart for guidelines about our protocols.
Family ASL Classes:
We are offering FREE ASL classes for our TLC Families. Our Level II class is full, but our Level I class still has spots available. Class will begin Monday, May 16th at 6:00 PM on Zoom. If you would like to take our Level I ASL Class, please register using this link by 12 PM on Monday.
Note: Translations provided by DeepL
Dear Families and Caregivers,
On Tuesday, our Educational Leaders (Glennis, Toni, and Shira) led a series of assemblies to discuss the incident on campus on Monday. During the Elementary assembly, the educational leaders had the opportunity to role play Monday’s incident with students by inviting them to participate on stage. This interactive assembly allowed for more in-depth discussions with the leaders about how we can support one another.

After Tuesday’s assembly, Elementary students continued their discussions among grades during morning meetings, and some students made posters and went outside to write positive messages for the community. Our school counselor, Jena, myself, and assistant principal, Janice, joined these discussions, and reminded staff and students that we are always available for support, and want families to know that we can be reached if your students share concerns at home as well. 
Reminder—next Wednesday, May 18th, ECC/Elementary will have an early release again at noon for our parent/caregiver conferences. If you are coming in-person, please sign in at the White House first. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s following teacher.  
 
Elementary News:
 
In Maria’s fifth grade science class, students did several fun science experiments. One of them was to test their theory on whether they would see a change in weight when they change or mix matters. Science Experiment: 5th Graders doing some fun science experiments. Testing our theory on whether we will see a change in weight when we change or mix matters:
During our department meeting last Wednesday, Elementary staff learned how to use the 3Doodler pen. These special pens allow you to create in 3D! Staff are excited to bring these into the classroom!
After learning about animal classification, May-lin’s Science class practiced their skills and knowledge through Jeopardy!
Elementary Testing:

Remaining MCAS dates:
Fourth grade
Math: Thursday 5/12 & Friday 5/13

Fifth grade:
Math: Thursday 5/19 & Friday 5/20

From May 23 to June 3, for families of students in second to fifth grade, we will be administering MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing again. We give students MAP Growth tests to measure academic growth throughout the school year and from year to year in English Language Arts and Mathematics. 
Have a wonderful weekend! 
~ Sarah and Janice
July Program:
Planning for the month of July at The Learning Center for the Deaf brings a sense of excitement for us and we are eager to share some updates with you:
 
We will continue to have all academic classes in July, with a stronger emphasis on hands–on learning in various content areas and settings. In ECC and lower Elementary, we welcome an outdoor educator to our team to develop and provide activities in our outdoor classroom and natural setting located around TLC. 
 
Middle School learning activities will be focused on the theme of “We Build This City.” They will work together to create a world incorporating various social and academic skills. For high school we will focus on STEM-projects and hands-on activities. All departments will have weekly field trips throughout the month.
 
Students’ education and support service goals will continue to be addressed throughout the month of July. As we will have some educational staff who will not be working during the month of July, you will meet some new staff members in July. We look forward to welcoming them to TLC! 
 
We are asking all families to share their child’s schedule for July. If you have not done so already, please complete the following form to let us know which dates you child WILL BE attending in July.
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.  
Important Dates/Reminders:
  • May 18: Early release for ECC and Elementary only - Parent/Caregiver - Teacher conferences
  • May 26: PAC Meeting, 6:30-8:00 PM; Zoom information
  • May 30: Memorial Day (No School)
  • June 1: Early Release, 12 PM
  • June 2: TLCPA Meeting, 6:30 PM on Zoom
  • June 10: Graduation
  • June 16: Elementary’s last day in June (Full day of school for all students)
  • June 17: Full day for ECC & Secondary
  • June 20th: Juneteenth observed (No School)
  • June 21: Last Day for ECC and Secondary in June; Early Release 12 PM
  • June 22 - July 4: June Break for MPS
  • July 5: School re-opens for MPS
  • July 13: Early release; 12 PM
  • July 28: Last Day of School for MPS (Early Release; 12 PM)
  • August 2: Last Day of School for Walden
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