This Week at TCS (12/5/25)
- TCS Admin
- Dec 5, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
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Tuesday, 12/9: Tile Testing • Earth Quake Drill (10:00am)
Wednesday, 12/10: Admissions Open House (10:00am)
Thursday, 12/18: Winter Sing (5:00am)
12/22 — 1/2: Winter Break
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It is our pleasure to share with you The Country School’s 2024–2025 Annual Report. This publication highlights not only the milestones and progress of the past year, but also the extraordinary spirit of the community that defines who we are.
So many great things happened in our classrooms this week! You can check it all out in our teachers' grade-level newsletters, linked below!
Our third Genius Hour session featured TCS parent Gary Lundy, a decorated film-industry professional whose work spans both acting and screenwriting. - Click to ReadRead More
His credits include a role as Sean Smith in the cult-classic Donnie Darko (2001), and as Max in the independent comedy Burning Annie (2004). He also appeared in films such as Senior Skip Day (2008) and The Legend of Awesomest Maximus (2011). On the writing side, Gary wrote the screenplay for A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017).
During the session, Gary led hands-on conversations with students — walking them through the real process of screenwriting and storytelling: how to develop characters, shape dialogue, build dramatic tension, and structure a story for film. He emphasized practical craft and shared stories from his own career: from auditioning and acting to writing a script for production.
To wrap up the session, he treated students to a unique outdoor tutorial: as owner of the independent coffee shop My Friend’s Coffee, Gary demonstrated the art and process of roasting coffee — showing that creative work doesn’t only live on screen, but can grow into hands-on community and everyday passion as well.
Thank you to the 3rd and 4th graders for their unique and artful demonstration of different types of service and their importance in creating a better world for ourselves and others.
Thank you to the preschool students for performing a special song learned with Spanish Teacher Leidi, and demonstrating their growing confidence in speaking the language!
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Annual Fund 2025-2026
Thank You for an Incredible Giving Tuesday!
We are deeply grateful to every family, past parent, trustee, faculty member, and friend who contributed and pledged to The Country School’s Giving Tuesday campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $12,000 in a single week, directly strengthening the programs, people, and experiences that make TCS such a special place for our students.
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: $39,755
Participation: 22%
Please see below for an updated list of donors - click to expand
Dustin Addis
Elizabeth Armenta Tejeda & Leonel Martinez
Glenda Borden & Tony Ciulla
Yasmin Salehizadeh & Ryan Berry (sorted under Salehizadeh)
Stephanie Bustillo & Carlos Urrutia
Jorge Cifuentes
Gary Cozine & Zarine Ibranyan
Laura Crompton
Talisha Graves-Dawkins & Eric Dawkins (sorted under Graves-Dawkins)
Katie & Ben Dungan
Sasha Perl-Raver & Jason Fox (sorted under Perl-Raver)
Cameron Klein
Willie Larson & Max Dower
Tara & Adam Margolis
Renee Morey
Holly Novick
Lilly & Danny Pino
Rashawn Scott
Karla Tejeda
Ty Trumbo
Sarah Vicente
Jamie Zuckerman & Tyler Kujawa
Dustin Addis
Elizabeth Armenta Tejeda & Leonel Martinez
Glenda Borden & Tony Ciulla
Yasmin Salehizadeh & Ryan Berry (sorted under Salehizadeh)
Stephanie Bustillo & Carlos Urrutia
Jorge Cifuentes
Gary Cozine & Zarine Ibranyan
Laura Crompton
Talisha Graves-Dawkins & Eric Dawkins (sorted under Graves-Dawkins)
Katie & Ben Dungan
Sasha Perl-Raver & Jason Fox (sorted under Perl-Raver)
Cameron Klein
Willie Larson & Max Dower
Tara & Adam Margolis
Renee Morey
Holly Novick
Lilly & Danny Pino
Rashawn Scott
Karla Tejeda
Ty Trumbo
Sarah Vicente
Jamie Zuckerman & Tyler Kujawa
Boys Basketball
Practice Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:30pm & Thursdays • 3:30 – 4:30 PM
1st practice Tuesday, December 2nd.
Girls Soccer
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30pm
1st practice Monday, December 1st.
We’re thrilled to come together for our annual Winter Sing on Thursday, December 18th, at 5:00 PM! - Click for call times, schedule changes, and other helpful details.
Call Times:
• 4:15 PM – Elementary & Middle School
• 4:30 PM – Preschool
To help our students prepare and to give families a little extra transition time, we will follow our Tuesday Early Dismissal Schedule on Thursday, the 18th:
Thursday, December 18 – Early Dismissal:
• Beginners and Juniors: No Dismissal Schedule Change
• TK: 2:15 PM
• Elementary & Middle School: 2:30 PM
Call Times
• 4:15 PM – Elementary & Middle School
• 4:30 PM – Preschool Extended Care will be available until 4:00 PM
This also means that Tuesday, December 16th, will be a regular dismissal Schedule:
TK: 2:45 PM
Kinder: 2:45 PM
Elementary: 3:15 PM
MS: 3:30 PM
Friday, December 19 – NO SCHOOL
What Are TCS Party Books?
What could be classified as a Party Book is wide-ranging. These are events/gatherings - shows, parties, outings, eating, drinking, shopping, playing, workouts, and more. Big or small - they are funded through Parent and Community philanthropy and designed to raise money for TCS’ institutional needs.
Primary Purpose - Fundraising – All proceeds raised go back to TCS and support school-wide initiatives. The goal of the PA is to direct funds raised toward a large, end-of-year donation to the school.
Secondary Purpose - Community Building & Inclusive Fun – These parties are great ways to come together as a community and to connect outside of school.
Volunteer-Hosted & Funded – TCS parents/guardians sponsor and host the parties, covering the costs through their generosity so that every ticket purchased goes directly back to TCS.
Volunteer for Hot Lunch HERE
Sign Your Child up for Hot Lunch HERE
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Passcode: eaglefams2025!
