September 7, 2023 Thank you for coming today!

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

We had such a great turnout for Grandparents and Special Friends Day today! For everyone who attended, we hope you enjoyed the experience. Check out some of the pictures from this special day.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

After school activities began this week! If you want to sign up, please take a look at our after-school activities pagefor all the details. Parents sign up and pay the providers directly. If you have any questions, please reach out!

ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday | September 28 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Please join us for the Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 28, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Pam will provide an overview of the successes of the last year and a look forward to our upcoming year. Dinner and free childcare for students who currently attend TMA will be provided. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

Saturday | September 30 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Do you want to learn how some of the Montessori materials are used so you can better understand what the children do at school all day? Then we have the event for you!

Please join us for a powerful experience where you will be immersed in Montessori philosophy, from the Nido class through Upper Elementary. Parents will first be asked to experience the classroom as a silent observer, refraining from touching materials or speaking to others in the room. After this observation, you will become an active participant, receiving lessons and completing work using Montessori materials, from the Pink Tower to Test Tubes. Participants must be able to stay for the full time and enrollment is limited to the first 25 individuals who RSVP. Please join us for this amazing learning opportunity!

Lunch and free childcare for students who are toddler-age or older and who currently attend TMA will be provided. Unfortunately, we cannot provide care for students in the Nido class because the room is utilized for the event. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES & INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS

Monday | October 9 | Student Holiday

There will be no class on Monday, October 9, so you can meet with your child's teacher to review progress and discuss goal setting. Please look for more information from your child's teacher in the coming weeks about scheduling your conference time.

Your child will be able to have their portrait taken before or after your conference. Details coming soon!

IMMUNIZATION CHECK

Has anything changed regarding the immunization status of your child(ren)? Licensing requires TMA to report immunization records by December, therefore, please send us your updates. If you need a form to bring to your doctor's office, the Parent Resources page (pw: #TMAparents) has them all under Resources > Forms. Unsure about requirements? Click the appropriate link(s) below:

• Immunization Requirements for Childcare Facilities (ages 0-4)
• Immunization Requirements for K-12 Schools

For exemptions, please refer to the Texas Immunization Exemptions website for instructions.

Remember, if your child received a vaccine (excluding the flu vaccine) or filed for an exemption any time since your last submission of records, please send an updated account to Kristen Ramos, Records & Office Administrator. Thank you for keeping your child’s records up to date!

WAYS TO SEE THE TMA CONNECTION

We want to reach you wherever you are:

• Text - NEW way to sign up! Text tma connection to 817-274-1548 or opt in here
• Bloomz - Check the Bloomz app for a link.
• TMA Family Network - Check FB for a link.
• Parent Resources (password is #TMAparents) - A link to all of the issues will be listed under Resources → Documents/Newsletters.
• Email - We will continue to send the TMA Connection via email.