Mountain Mail: 9/11/18
Hi Everyone,
Last week we had a wonderful start to the school year. The group quickly bonded and found their stride. It feels like they’ve always been together!
Wednesday was spent on campus finding out fun facts about the staff, as well as mapping where we all live and important places in our everyday lives. Thursday took us out and about in a scavenger hunt of Woodland Hills and Topanga checking out those places, and Friday we hit the town, traveling on the Metro, exploring downtown Los Angeles and experiencing the city we live in.
Now we are back on campus and settling into routines.
LUNCH
We had a wonderful lunch provided for us today by our first parent chef! Thank you for a delicious and wholesome meal, Shannon Meyers (Eden’s mom).
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Students supplies were also requested for today. Many students did not bring in the items on the list. Please make sure you have all your supplies at school asap. We all use them, we all share them, and it is important for everyone to contribute to the whole. This collective and community approach is at the core of TMS, please make sure you have contributed fully.
TMS Required Supply List 2018-19
Please bring the following to school on Tuesday September 11th (not before).
1- 2” Three Ring Binder2- Pack 5 Tab Dividers
1 – (5) Pack Black or Blue Report Covers
1- Pack College Ruled Paper
1- Basic Calculator
1- Pencil Case (for Three Ring Binder if desired)
2- Boxes of #2 pencils or mechanical pencils
2- Box of Colored Markers / Colored Pencils
1 -Pack assorted highlighters
3- Erasers
1– 12” Ruler
1 Sketchbook (minimum 50 pages, minimum dimension 6”x 8”) – NEW STUDENTS ONLY
INFO FOR THE WEEK
Tomorrow - Wednesday
A day in the classroom.. TMS tenets, technology use, mentor & mentee luncheon: bring your own packed lunch. And much more!
Thursday
More time on campus. Intro to classes, Spanish, math placement, intro to council. Hot lunch: Thai take out!
Friday- SolsticE Canyon.
Students will hike in beautiful Solstice Canyon. 8th grade lay a Scavenger hunt for 6th & 7th graders as we head out on our first hike of the school year.
Packed lunch, snacks, 2 full water bottles, sunscreen, and appropriate footwear is a must.
Start the day at either School at 8:15am or Pine Tree Circle at 8:45am.
Pick up at end of day Pine Tree Circle 3:15pm or at School at 3:30pm.
Happenings in our community
I wanted to share with you a couple of events that may be of interest to you or your children.
KIDS’ BRAINS & SCREENS
On Monday 17th I am attending a talk at New Roads school hosted by Paula Poundstone titled Kids’ Brains and Screens.
The more we know, the better equipped we are to guide. Here is the link if anyone is interested in joining me. kidsbrainsscreens.brownpapertickets.com
TOPANGA YOUTH SERVICES - TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
Our local TYS is once again hosting a talent show. TMS students have had a lot of fun with this in the past. And thankfully now we won’t be camping for show date!