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Posted Date: 10/05/25 (3:31 PM)
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TJL Weekly Update

10/6-10/10

Good afternoon, TJL Families!

Wishing you a bright start to the week. Our Lahey Lions have so much to look forward to. Please see the highlights and reminders below to help everyone get off to a strong start.

Enjoy the day,
Mrs. Washington
 

Important Information for the Week

Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month

For the next two weeks, our library will feature a Discovery Chest, courtesy of the Huntington Arts Council. Students are invited to examine authentic, hands-on artifacts that celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities.

10/6- Monday- 5th Grade Theater Club Parent Meeting

We are excited to announce that we are continuing our 5th-Grade Theater Club. We will be hosting a Parent Information Night on Monday, October 6th, at 7pm in the TJL Cafeteria. Auditions will be tentatively held on Wednesday, 10/15 and 10/16, with potential callbacks on 10/17. Please fill out this form to let us know if you are interested in having your fifth grader join the TJL 5th Grade Theater Club. 
NPFH

10/7- Tuesday- No Place for Hate Pledge Signing

On Tuesday, October 7, all TJL students will add their names to the No Place for Hate pledge. We’ll display the signed pledge at the front of the school as a visible reminder of our shared commitment to a safe and inclusive community.
  1. I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly.
  2. I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone- even if they are not like me.
  3. If I see someone being hurt or bullied, I will tell a teacher.
  4. Everyone should be able to feel safe and happy in school.
  5. I want our school to be No Place for Hate.
Mane Mission

10/10- Friday- Monthly Student Sessions

We’re excited to host our monthly grade-level student sessions on Friday, October 10th, highlighting Sportsmanship and how it shows up in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, and especially at recess. Guided by our Lion’s Mane Mission, we’ll practice being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Inclusive. The sessions will be led by Mr. Mercurio, Dr. Broems, Ms. Sanfilippo, and the TJL Administration.
Lockdown Drill

Safety Drill Notification.

We will have an evacuation drill this week. Please click here for our notification memo.

Additional Information

PTA Reflections Contest

Calling all Lahey Lions—show your creativity! This year’s National PTA Reflections theme is I Belong! Please review the submission rules if you would like your child to participate. Submissions are due by November 15th. Click here to access the student entry form.
Reflections
 

TJL PTA and SEPTA Memberships

It’s time to sign up for your 2025–2026 PTA/SEPTA membership!

Please remember that PTA/SEPTA memberships must be renewed each school year, and new dues are required annually.

We encourage families to sign up online ahead of time—you’ll avoid the
long lines at Meet the Teacher Nights, and ensure your membership is
active right away.

Join today and help support the events, programs, and activities that
make TJL such a special place for our students.


 

Important Dates

September/October

September 9, 11-  Meet the Teacher Night @ 7 PM
September 10 -  HHS Marching Band Showcase for TJL
September 13 - Harborfields Homecoming
September 17 - All PTA Units Welcome Back Breakfast for Parents & Committee Fair @ 10 AM
September 23 - 24 - Schools Closed/Rosh Hashanah
September 30 - TJL PTA Fall Plant Sale Pickup
October 2 - Schools Closed/Yom Kippur
October 13  - Schools Closed/Columbus Day
October 14 - Grade 5 Panoramic Class Photo
October 20 - Schools Closed/Diwali
October 22, 23 - TJL PTA Read-In Days
October 27-29  - TJL PTA Fall Photos