Dear Todd Families,
Important district announcement… Please note that the District has modified the school calendar. Wednesday, June 23rd and Thursday, June 24th will be ½ days for students. We will dismiss buses from Todd School at 11:00, carline families A-K at 11:00 and L-Z starting at 11:10 and walkers at 11:05. This upcoming weekend many of our Todd friends and families will be celebrating Juneteenth. "June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a holiday that commemorates the day that Texas, the last Confederate state, learned about the Emancipation Proclamation, marking the end of slavery in the United States in 1865." Many families celebrate with picnics, parades, and parties. Here is a link to the Smithsonian Museum if you'd like to learn more about this holiday: https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/historical-legacy-juneteenth
This year, during our morning announcements students have presented information about a variety of holidays including Martin Luther King Day, Earth Day, and most recently Memorial Day. To celebrate this special day, 5th grade students will once again give a short presentation to the school during morning announcements. In our classrooms, Juneteenth gives us an opportunity to celebrate one another and to ensure that all children know they are valued and have a special place in our school community. We work hard every day of the year to foster and reinforce our school's fundamental core value, that we all have a place of equal importance in our school community and that by acknowledging the diversity of thought and experiences of our students, staff, and families we grow stronger together. Every Child, Every Day. As we work the carline every day, we are all amazed at how independent the children have become- they've come a long way since September! Please remember to pay close attention to children and adults, especially in the drop off/pick up zones. The staff at Todd continues working hard every day to provide a safe, environment for your children.
Important Dates: Monday, June 21st: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at 9:00 am and 10:15 am Wednesday, June 23rd: ½ day for students: 11:00 dismissal Thursday, June 24th: Last day of school: ½ day for students: 11:00 dismissal Friday, June 25th: Report Cards posted to Parent Portal at 3:00 pm
Thank you for your continued partnership of shared responsibility and support in helping to keep our school and community safe and healthy.
Regards, Colleen O'Neill-Mangan Anne Marie Foley
The Todd 5th graders had a blast at festival on Thursday. Here are some snapshots: Lots of fun in the sun and learning happened at Todd this week. |