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Thomas J Lahey Elementary School

Each Child. Each Day. One Harborfields Family.

TJL Weekly Update

Posted Date: 10/13/25 (1:24 PM)

TJL Weekly Update

10/14-10/17

TJL
Good afternoon, TJL Families,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

HACO (Harborfields Alliance for Community Outreach) is restocking its pantry and is asking for non-perishable food donations. Our lobby features HACO collection bins every day, allowing students to place items directly in the bin.
Most needed items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Cereal Bars, Pop-Tarts, Juice Boxes, and Pretzels.
Drop-off locations: TJL’s lobby or HACO’s new home at Old First Church, 125 Main Street, Huntington.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of local families.

Wishing you a cozy, rainy-day afternoon,
Mrs. Washington

 
wizards

Harlem Wizards Assembly- 10/14

The Harlem Wizards are bringing magic to town, and students will get an awesome sneak peek tomorrow, October 14th, during special assemblies at school!
School Store

TJL School Store is Open on Wednesday! 10/15

Your child can purchase items from the school store during lunch periods. If your child wishes to purchase something from the school store, simply have them bring cash in a bag or envelope. Items range from $1 to $5. All proceeds go to the TJL PTA!
5th Grade

5th Grade Panoramic Photo- Wednesday-10/15

Get ready to smile! Our 5th-grade Panoramic Class Photo will take place on Wednesday, 10/15. (Please note that this is a change from the originally scheduled day of 10/14).
Read to Feed

TJL PTA Read-to-Feed HACO Event- 10/22-10/23

Our TJL Read-In will take place 10/22-10/23. Thank you to our families that have signed up for a time slot! To support HACO: We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items that are urgently needed for HACO (e.g. individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes, cereal). Please bring your non-perishable food donations to the HACO bins located at the TJL entrance, or you can drop them off during the Read to Feed event. Thank you for your support!

This Friday is the last day to sign up (because we have to set up the groups). Click here to sign up.
HACO
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

Please encourage your child to check the TJL Lost and Found. We have MANY sweatshirts that have been found. The Lost and Found is located in the TJL cafeteria. We will make announcements during the week as a reminder to all students.
 

Additional Information

PTA Reflections Contest

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 Poster

TJL PTA and SEPTA Membership

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

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

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

Important Dates

October/November

October 2 - Schools Closed/Yom Kippur
October 13 - Schools Closed/Columbus Day
October 15 - 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
November 4 - Schools Closed for Students Supt’s Conf. Day
November 11 - Schools Closed/Veterans Day
November 12 - New Staff/Newly Tenured Reception @ OMS, 6 PM
November 14 - Wizards Game @ HHS, 7 PM
November 26 - Emergency Preparedness Drill & 15 Minute Early Dismissal
November 27-28 - Schools Closed Thanksgiving Recess