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News, updates, and reminders for the coming week and more going forward. La traducción al español está en la parte inferior. የአማርኛ ትርጉም ከታች ነው።
Coming Soon: Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up and there are ways you and your student can thank our staff for BEE-ing the BEST!
Sign up to bring something or to help with set up/clean up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADA723A7F49-49320072-pbes#/
Monday, May 6: Flower Power: STUDENTS bring a flower or write a sweet note for any of our PBES staff.
Tuesday, May 7: Sweet as can BEE: Staff can enjoy sweets donated by Moorenkos and Sticky Fingers
Wednesday, May 8: Buzz, Buzz, Buzz: Staff can fuel up with coffee donated by Starbucks Coffee and breakfast goodies donated by MOMS Organic Market
Thursday, May 9: Don't Worry, BEE Happy: A delicious staff lunch will be provided by Takoma Bev Co and brownies donated by Olive Lounge.
Friday, May 10: BEE Yourself: Students and staff can dress to express their silly sides!
Coming May 9: TPES/PBES Soccer Game
The details for the event are below, but what we need to make this game possible are…PLAYERS! Whether you are a seasoned player or have never kicked a soccer ball, we welcome you to sign up for a fun evening of exercise and friendly competition! If you are interested in playing, please fill out your name on this Google Sheet (make sure to look at the tabs at the bottom to sign up for the right school). The team captains and their emails are listed below, so please feel free to reach out to either Nick or Becca with any questions you have. If you don’t want to play, but still want to be involved, we are looking for volunteers to help organize a bake sale and to help with logistics on the day of (as well as a referee!). Please reach out to president@tpespta.net if you are interested in volunteering in one of these ways. And if you’re not playing or volunteering, we encourage you and your family to come out to watch the game…the kids will be so excited to see their teachers in action!
What: Friendly soccer game of TPES Staff and Parents vs. PBES Staff and Parents
Date: May 9th, 2024 (Rain date: May 23, 2024)
Location: Washington Adventist University Field
Time:
5:45 PM - Players arrive for warm-up
6:15 PM - Game Begins
7:00 PM - Dance party on the field for children
Dinner: Pizza will be served for $1 a slice, as well as water and juice. Pizza supply will be limited, so come on the early side if you want to grab some for dinner!
Cost: There is NO fee to attend, but if your family is inclined, there will be a $5 suggested donation to help cover costs and fundraise for the PTAs of both schools.
Team Captains:
TPES: Nick Dean (nickdean10@gmail.com)
PBES: Becca Jones-Albertus (beccaj@gmail.com)
*If you are playing for TPES, please wear a white shirt. If you are playing for PBES, please wear a dark blue or black shirt.
Needed: 3rd and 6th Grade Parents
If you are the parent of a current 4th or 6th grader, we need your help! Please volunteer to answer questions from families of rising 3rd and 6th graders at the upcoming PTA meeting (May 7). Sign up here!
Needed: Volunteers for Instrumental Concert Bake Sale
The 4th and 5th grade spring instrumental music concerts are on May 22 at 6:00 and 7:00pm and the PTA is looking for one additional volunteer to help coordinate a bake sale to be held before/after the concerts. This is a fairly simple task. The volunteers would create an online sign-up for volunteers to bring baked goods as well as sign up to staff the bake sale. Please reach out to Sara Lewis (serowe@gmail.com) if you are willing to assist.
Upcoming Dates
Next week/month
- May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 7: Monthly PTA Meeting
- May 9: PBES/TPES soccer game (details to come)
- May 16: 4th/5th grade choral concert
- May 22: Spring instruments concert
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