This Week at TCS (1/9/26)
- TCS Admin
- Jan 8
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 12
Upcoming Dates — Click to Expand
Tuesday, 1/6: First Day of School After Winter Break
Wednesday, 1/14 (10:00 a.m.): Fire Drill
Friday, 1/16 (11:30am - 1:00pm): MLK Celebrations (No Friday 15)
Friday, 1/16: Tuition Assistance Applications DUE • Middle School Preview
Monday, 1/19: MLK Day - No School
Tuesday, 1/20: Re-enrollment Contracts Sent
Friday, 1/23: Lunar New Year Assembly • PA Meeting
Saturday, 1/24: Admissions Open House
1/23, 1/30: TCS University
Saturday, 1/31: Kinder Playdate
Sunday, 2/1: Black history Month Begins
Friday, 2/6 (4:30 p.m.): Night School
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So many great things happened in our classrooms this week! You can check it all out in our teachers' grade-level newsletters, linked below!
Staff Professional Development
On Monday, our teachers had the opportunity to learn from our Reading Specialist, Alessandra Carillo-Hayes, as she led Part One training in Orton-Gillingham grounded in the science of reading.
This professional learning focused on how children learn to read, including phonological awareness, decoding, and the structured, explicit, and multisensory practices that support strong literacy development. Investing in this work ensures that our teachers are equipped with research-based tools to meet students where they are and help every reader grow with confidence and skill.
We are grateful for Alessandra’s expertise and leadership, and for a faculty deeply committed to thoughtful, evidence-based instruction.
Click here to view the schedule and oportunities for this exciting event:
We are looking forward to gathering as a school community on Friday, January 16, for a meaningful day honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating courage and justice, and spending time together in community.
Please note that we will not hold our regular Friday 15 assembly (normally at 9:15 AM) on this day. Instead, students and families are invited to participate in the following community events.
Our schedule for the day is as follows:
11:30 AM – MLK Day Celebration on the Dream Court
11:45 AM – Ruby Bridges Walk (rescheduled from earlier this year)
12:15 PM – Community Feast
The Community Feast will take place during our normal lunch period, and families are welcome to join us. Students may still bring a lunch from home if they prefer; however, all students should continue to pack a snack, as they normally would.
To help ensure we have plenty of food to share, we invite families to sign up to bring a dish for the Community Feast. Please see the SignUpGenius link and consider contributing if you are able. Your participation helps make this a joyful and abundant experience for our entire community.
Permission slips for the Ruby Bridges Walk are attached and should be returned to your child’s teacher. As a reminder, the Ruby Bridges walk is from campus to Chandler and Magnolia and back for our Elementary and Middle School Students. This walk is a reminder that change often begins with a single brave step and that when we walk together, we model the inclusive world we want our children to inherit. Preschool parents/guardians are welcome to join the walk with their own child. You may not bring your child's friend along unless their parent is also participating in the walk.
As part of our standard practice for off-campus walks, our security team and designated staff will sweep and monitor the route before and during the walk. All available teachers, specialists, and administrators will accompany students to ensure close supervision and a safe, joyful experience for everyone.
We warmly invite families to join us for both the assembly and the walk. Your presence not only supports our students, it also reinforces the message that courage is taught, nurtured, and shared across generations.
Please note that Preschool will not leave school property but will participate in the symbolic walk with a march around the Dream Court.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us create moments of connection, reflection, and belonging for our students. We hope to see you on January 16.
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Annual Fund 2025-2026
Your support fuels everything we do—from innovative classroom learning to the arts, athletics, enrichment education, and the everyday moments that help our children feel seen, supported, and inspired.
If you haven’t had a chance to make your annual fund gift yet, there’s still time. Every contribution, at every level, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and helps TCS continue to thrive.
Thank you for showing up for our community—and for helping us build an even brighter year ahead.
TCS Thanks Our Community of Donors!
On behalf of all of us at TCS, please join us in expressing our sincerest gratitude to the following families and faculty & staff who have given to our 2024-2025 Annual Fund Campaign. We are truly grateful.
Overall Total: $52,996
Participation: 35%
Please see below for an updated list of donors
Jocelyn Christensen & Abraham Smith
Mehran Ebrahimi & Shaghayegh Shirazi
Julieann & Luis Galdames
Alida Garcia & Malik Hubbard
Victor Rasuk & Alexandria Serrano-Rasuk
Katie & Ray Rojo
Christina Schock & Arthur Smith
Jocelyn Christensen & Abraham Smith
Mehran Ebrahimi & Shaghayegh Shirazi
Julieann & Luis Galdames
Alida Garcia & Malik Hubbard
Victor Rasuk & Alexandria Serrano-Rasuk
Katie & Ray Rojo
Christina Schock & Arthur Smith
Justin Gorence
Lauren & Robert Hankoff
Erica Lipez & Dario Konjicija
Robert Lundy
Carrie Beck & Brian Lynch
Kathy Rosenberg
Paul Singer
Ruth & Jose Ulloa
Jenya Worrell
Kate Moriarty & Danny DeLaMatyr
Cecilia & Youngjun Lee
Upcoming for partybook: Fit in Feb!
We are looking forward to a series of fitness classes, including spin, martial arts, yoga, and laughter. Come to one or get a package for them all!
We will culminate our month of fitness by getting our TCS students and parents involved with an all-ages Dance-a-thon, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association
Dates to be announced soon with ticketing links.
Financial Aid
TCS is committed to providing an exceptional education and supporting families who seek an independent school experience for their children. Our Financial Assistance Program is need-based, and we strive to make a TCS education accessible to as many families as possible through this system.
Please note the following application deadlines:
• Current Families: January 16, 2025
• Prospective Families: January 30, 2025
To make the application process as smooth and accessible as possible, we use the Clarity platform. Clarity is designed to simplify applying for financial assistance, ensuring a straightforward and user-friendly experience. Clarity assesses your family’s level of need based on the information you provide, and all financial assistance decisions are finalized by the Financial Assistance Committee. Families are required to reapply each year to ensure current information is reflected in their application.
To begin your application, CLICK HERE. The application is available in English and Spanish.
Important Information for Applying Through Clarity - Click to Expand
• Documentation: Have your 2024 Federal Tax Return ready, as well as monthly and annual income and expense details.
• Form 4506-C: You will sign this form, allowing the IRS to provide your 2024 tax transcript directly to Clarity.
• Fee: There is a $60 application fee (income-based fee waivers are available).
• Divorced/Separated Households: Each household must submit a separate application, though both will be connected to the student profile.
• Completion Deadline: Ensure all requested information and documentation are submitted by the deadlines listed above.
For technical support with Clarity, use the in-app “Help” button or contact support@clarityapp.com or (206) 210-3752 for assistance in English or Spanish.
We are here to assist you with any questions throughout the process.
Clarity Resources - click to expand
Volunteer for Hot Lunch HERE
Sign Your Child up for Hot Lunch HERE
PARENT PORTAL AVAILABLE NOW!
Passcode: eaglefams2025!
