TA Prep Roar 11-18-2022

TA Prep Roar

November 18, 2022

OUR SCHOOL TAPS INTO KINDNESS

The holiday season is here. Many traditions and celebrations allow us opportunities to reflect and connect with families and friends. During our Fall Festival, seeing so many families and parents engaged with our students and staff was awesome. Laughter and smiles filled the gym. I’m blessed to be among such an amazing group of individuals who live out our motto, “our school taps into kindness.”

During the break, I want everyone to be kind to themselves. Create space for rest and quiet time so that you can hear the Holy Spirit. When we are kind to ourselves we are even better to those we interact with.

Be Blessed,

Principal McCray

Afterschool Conversation Starter: What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory? What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

TA Prep Family,

PATA would like to thank everyone who came together to make the Fall Festival a SUCCESS! Thank you to all the parents, extended family, and volunteers that helped manage the booths, build floats, and support the teachers and staff. Your time, energy, and sacrifice are unmatched, and we believe this was a Fall Festival that the children will never forget!

Teachers and staff, thank you for assisting during the festival. Your efforts of going “above and beyond” are what makes TAPS such a special place! A special thank you to Mr. Ron DeClerck all you did to ensure the school was ready for when the children returned. This is the first of many events we will have, and we look forward to continuing to build a Christ-centered community at TAPS!

Yours In Service,

Your PATA team

November 21 - 25: No School- Thanksgiving Break

November 28 - December 2: Book Fair

November 30: TA Prep Day/TAPS Awards

December 1: Individual Picture Make-Up Day

December 13: Middle School Field trip to the International Spy Museum

December 14: 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to the Children's Science Center Lab

December 15: Christmas Concert

December 16: First Semester Honor Roll/TAPS Awards

December 16: End of Second Quarter

December 16: Early Dismissal

December 19-30: No School- Christmas Break

January 3: School Resumes

Full Calendar

*Calendar subject to change

No School November 21-25 due to Thanksgiving Break

Weekly Birthdays

November 26:

Evol Ewan

November 30:

Illah Santana

December 1:

Tsewa Kebede

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Dear Parents and Families:

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Monday, November 28- Friday, December 2 in our upstairs Multipurpose Room: Students will have an opportunity to attend with their class on their assigned day. Book Fair hours are as follows: Monday-Wednesday 10:00-3:00 pm, Thursday 10:00-5:30 pm, Friday, 9:30-12:00 pm.

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/takomaacademyprepschool.

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Drechelle McCray

Principal

Takoma Academy Preparatory School

The Takoma Academy Application for the 2023-2024 school year is open. The $125 application fee is waived from 10/31/2022 to 12/31/2022. Anyone submitting an application after 12/31/2022 will be prompted to pay the fee before they submit the application. (The supplemental documents are not necessary for submitting the application. The first step is to submit the application.) For more information please contact Kelli Collins at kcollins@ta.edu or 301-434-4700 ext. 743.

Principal/Academics: Drechelle McCray dmccray@taprep.org

Business Office/Rentals: Tastian James tjames@taprep.org

Counseling/Community Service: Raysa Creque rcreque@taprep.orgtapre

Front Office/Attendance: Sandhya Kalapala skalapala@taprep.org

Front Office/Registrar: Maria Revollo registrar@taprep.org

P.E./Athletic Director: Alex Lamarre alamarre@taprep.org

Parent and Teacher Association (PATA): pata@taprep.org

Lunch Orders: Chef George Ray's Catering

Aftercare: Jayneen aftercare@taprep.org