Thursday, November 3rd, 2005
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week, Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th. Your conference confirmation should be in your child’s Thursday folder. We strongly recommend all families to attend conferences. If you are unable to come to the school, you can schedule a telephone conference with your child’s teacher. Call the office at 432-7396 for any questions or information regarding conferences.
Afternoon Pickup
We understand the challenge in picking up your children during the afternoon from school. If you have any change in carpool arrangements, you must call the office before 2:45 p.m. Otherwise, we will not release your child to another driver. We want to ensure the safety of your children.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Early Release Tuesday, November 22nd at 12:30 p.m. Join The Freedom School students and staff in a celebration of Thanksgiving. We will enjoy a presentation from students as well as a potluck lunch in the cafeteria at 11:30 a.m. We will send more information home regarding the potluck.
TFS Benefit Concert
The concert went well last night, and those in attendance enjoyed the performance by the second through fifth grade class led by Mrs. Roth. Thank you to Mrs. Roth for working so well with our students. Please read the article in our November 17th TFS newsletter for more updates regarding the concert.
Thursday, October 27th, 2005
Good news!
The Freedom School Board unanimously voted to have a sixth grade for the 2006/2007 school year. It is our hope to have a sixth grade class with twelve students. We know having sixth grade will be a welcome addition to our school. However we do know that extending our program is also an extension of our faith in the Lord to provide the necessary people and resources to start this classroom. As we move towards building sixth grade, I would covet your prayers in the following areas:
1. That we would prayerfully consider the development of the scope and sequence for sixth grade.
2. The Lord would provide a teacher for this grade.
Thank you, and be looking for more information regarding this change.
Free tickets to the TFS Benefit Concert
Sheldon Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. November 2nd, 2005
The Freedom School would like to offer two complimentary tickets to TFS families for this year’s benefit concert. In order to activate your tickets, you must call (432-7396) or email the office (freedomschool@sbcglobal.net). We hope to see you next Wednesday night!
Boxtops for Education
We had our first collection for Boxtops for Education. We will post results in a few weeks. Be reading the newsletter and office updates for more information. Thanks to those of you who have participated. Funds from Boxtops goes directly to The Freedom School.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Sign up for parent teacher conferences which will occur November 10th from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. and November 11th from 8:30 – 12:00. Parent/Teacher Conferences are a wonderful time for families to hear what about how their child has grown and the ways in which we can partner to provide a full education experience to our students. Please return conference forms no later than Thursday, November 3rd, 2005.
Thursday, October 6th, 2005
 Picture Order Forms are due tomorrow
McCarty Photography Studios has extended our deadline for picture orders until tomorrow, Friday, October 7th. Even if you are NOT purchasing pictures, please return your proofs.
Forms returned after Friday are subject to the $15 late fee.
Pastor Appreciation Day, Wednesday, October 12th
Next Wednesday is Pastor Appreciation Day. Your child will have an invitation for his/her pastor in the Thursday folder. We certainly would enjoy your pastor’s presence next week during Chapel.
Open House is tonight!
The Freedom School Open House is this evening from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Come see your child’s classroom and meet teachers. We would love to see you this evening!
Schedule
6:30 – 6:45 Opening Address in Auditorium by Ms. Fields
6:45 – 8:00 Visit Classrooms
It is that time of the year . . .
We have had a number of students out sick with flu like symptoms this week. Here is a reminder regarding illness from our 2005-2006 Parent/Student Handbook.
Illness
We share your concern for your child’s health and for the health of others. Keeping this in mind, we recommend the following:
- If your child appears sick to you, then please keep him/her at home! When any child attends school feeling poorly, it is hard on his health, and it exposes others to illness. Poor health also adversely affects the child’s ability to learn.
- If your child has a stomach ache which lasts longer than 4 hours, they should be kept home for the remainder of the day. If vomiting, diarrhea, and/or fever occur, keep your child home until they are free from symptoms and fever for 24 hours.
- A cold presents the most frequent problem to parents. A child with a heavy cold and productive cough belongs at home, even though there is no fever. If there is a suspicious rash, or if white spots are seen in the back of the throat and/or swollen glands are present keep the child home.
- Do call the school office between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. if your child will not be attending school. Notification of contagious illness is both expected and appreciated.
- If your child becomes ill during the day, he/she may be excused to go home. A parent or authorized person will be notified to arrange care.
- Please remember that in the event of an accident, school personnel can give emergency care only. Parents are responsible for any additional care needed.
Please be sure your child has fully recovered before returning the child to the classroom. If your child is well enough to do some school work while recovering at home, please contact the school office for homework assignments by 9:00 a.m. or send a note to the child’s teacher. You may pick up homework at school or you may arrange to have it sent home in your carpool.
September 29, 2005
Open House
Thursday, October 6th, 2005
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Open House will be next Thursday, October 6th, 2005. All families are encouraged to attend. This is an evening where parents will have an opportunity to meet their child/children’s teacher and other TFS families. We will begin with a brief assembly in the auditorium at 6:30 -- 6:45 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.
Pastor Appreciation Day
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
10:30 – 11:40 a.m.
Included in your child’s Thursday folder is an information sheet regarding Pastor’s Appreciation Day. Your child can invite his or her pastor to attend chapel and eat lunch with us at The Freedom School. Return this information no later than Monday, October 3rd, 2005.
Say Cheese!
Our 2005 – 2006 school pictures are in. Order forms are attached to a small proof of your child’s picture. All orders are due Monday, October 3rd, 2005. Late orders are subject to a $15.00 fee.
Tuition Payment
All October tuition payments are to be paid directly to the school by October 15th, 2005. You may send a check, money order, or cash to us. We do not accept debit or credit card payments. If you have not finalized your tuition payments for the school year OR have not received any notice from the school, contact Ms. Fields either at morning or afternoon carpool or by calling the office at 314-432-7396.
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September 9, 2005
Afternoon Carpool Changes
Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve the traffic flow during afternoon carpool. We understand that many of you are under time constraints and wish to pick up your child/children in a timely manner, thus we are working hard to ensure you are able to pick up children as efficiently as possible. As a reminder, we are asking all drivers to pull through the drive way. We have two staff members radioing teachers inside who will then send children directly to you. Please do not get out of your vehicles. If you wish to meet your child at the door, we do ask that you park either in the upper north or south parking lots.
This change is the first of two major changes to take place in afternoon carpool. In the next two weeks, we will ask ALL drivers to display cards either in windshields or by hand that enables staff to determine who has permission to pick up children. Please look for these cards in Thursday folders within the next two weeks.
October Tuition
Please send your October TFS tuition directly to The Freedom School no later than October 15th. We are still in the process of enrolling all families to SMART tuition management. If you have not filled out paper work regarding SMART or have not finalized financial aid agreements, please contact the either by phone 314-432-7396 or by email: freedomschool@sbcglobal.net.
Field Trips
Field trips are a fantastic way for parents to connect with classroom teachers and other parents, and teachers welcome assistance from parents. If you wish to chaperone a field trip, be sure to notify teachers in advance either by writing or through the provided permission slip that you wish to chaperone. In this way, teachers will be able to make appropriate transportation and chaperone assignments.
Parent Buzz Book
We are in the process of compiling an address and phone book of all TFS students and families for TFS families. If you DO NOT wish to be listed in the buzz book, please either call the office or email us |
