TJL Weekly Update

Posted Date: 12/08/25 (08:57 AM)

TJL Weekly Update

12/8-12/12

Dear TJL Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and found some time to relax with family and friends. We are excited to kick off our Holiday Boutique here at TJL beginning tomorrow! This is always such a fun tradition for our students, and we are grateful to our PTA and volunteers for making it possible. Please see the schedule listed below to determine when your child’s class will be visiting.

We are also looking forward to our 5th Grade Winter Concert on Tuesday evening. Our students and music teachers have been working hard, and we can’t wait to see them shine on stage.

Finally, a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, 12/10, with an early dismissal for students. Thank you in advance for taking the time to partner with us in support of your child’s progress and growth.

Thank you all,

Mrs. Washington

Weekly Information

HF Holiday Pajama Drive

Our TJL Student Government is hosting a Pajama Drive to support families in our Harborfields community. Please see the flyer below for more details. We will be collecting new pajamas in the front lobby until December 17th. Thank you, as always, for your generosity and support!

Holiday Boutique 12/9-12/12

This is a PTA-sponsored event that provides students with the opportunity to purchase gifts for family and friends during the holiday season. Please click here for the schedule.

5th Grade Winter Concert- Tuesday 12/9

Tomorrow is our 5th-grade in-school concert (please wear your green music shirts to school). The evening concert begins at 7:00 p.m. at Harborfields High School, but please arrive at the designated time as instructed by your music teacher.

Parent Teacher Conferences- Early Dismissal-12/10

As communicated on the district calendar, Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 10th.

We will begin dismissing students for pick-up at 1:20 pm (if you will be late due to picking up at WDPS as well- don’t worry- we will keep the students with staff until a parent/guardian arrives).

SCOPE’s after-school childcare hours will begin at 1:25 pm on December 10th. Please let SCOPE know if you are interested in having your child attend this session.

Students taking the bus will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m., and buses are expected to exit TJL around 1:40 p.m.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at (631) 754-5400, ext. 3401.

Safety Drill Notification

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students and staff, we will be conducting a safety drill within the next week. The purpose of this drill is to ensure that everyone is familiar with our emergency procedures and can respond quickly and effectively in the event of an actual emergency.

Details of the Drill:

Type of Drill: Evacuation
Time Frame: Within the next week

The exact time and date of drills are not provided for security reasons.

If you have any questions or concerns about the drill, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe school community.

Important Dates

November/December

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

December 3 - TJL PTA Fall Photos Makeup Day/Club Photos/Staff Photos

December 3 - Report Cards Available on Parent Portal

December 4, 10 - Early Dismissal @ 1:25 PM & Parent/Teacher Conferences

December 8-12 - TJL PTA Holiday Boutique

December 9 - Grade 5 Orchestra, Chorus, Band Winter Concert @ HHS, 7 PM

December 24-January 2 - Schools Closed/Winter Recess