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Posted Date: 02/01/26 (10:25 AM)
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TJL Weekly Update

2/2-2/6

TJL
Dear TJL Families,

On Friday, we kicked off PARP with so much excitement and enthusiasm! It was wonderful to see our students diving into their reading and embracing the joy of books. Keep up the great reading this week, and don’t forget to track your progress along the way! A huge thank you to our incredible PTA and dedicated parent volunteers for making our TJL PARP kickoff such a fun and meaningful experience for our students.

This past weekend, our 5th Grade Theater Club put on a truly phenomenal performance. We could not be prouder of all they accomplished. Bravo to our talented students and the staff who supported them behind the scenes!

We also had the pleasure of celebrating our TJL Reflections participants and winners on Thursday. Congratulations to all of our students who shared their creativity and talents. Your efforts and artistic voices are something to be proud of!

As we look ahead, please take a moment to review the information below outlining the exciting events and activities planned for the week ahead. There is so much to look forward to at TJL!

Wishing you a fantastic day,
Mrs. Washington
 

TJL PTA PARP Week 1/30-2/6

PARP Reading Log

Students are asked to log their reading time during the week of PARP! You can win individual prizes and earn time for your class. Be sure to fill out the log by 9pm each night!
PARP

2/2-2/6 PTA Book Fair


The TJL PTA Scholastic Book Fair will take place from February 2nd to February 6th. You should have received information in your student’s folder. All proceeds go to our school; you can pay by cash, check, or eWallet. All checks should be made payable to TJL PTA. Questions? Contact: Nicole Medolla (medollanicole@gmail.com)

2/2- 4th Grade Orchestra & Chorus Winter Concert

Our 4th Grade Chorus and Orchestra concert will be tomorrow, 2/2 at 7pm at Harborfields High School. Please report to the high school at the time indicated by your teacher. We can't wait!

2/5- Districtwide Black History Month Celebration

Please join us for the Districtwide Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7 PM in the Harborfields High School Auditorium. This year's celebration will include student performers from all Harborfields school buildings. We will also proudly honor Mr. Jeff Shade in recognition of his 32 years of dedicated service to Harborfields and his longstanding commitment to the Black History Celebration Committee.

Please refer to the flyer for more details. We look forward to celebrating together and hope to see you there!
BHM

Save the Date- February 9th- Parent Workshop

We are excited to invite you to a special parent workshop taking place at TJL on February 9th at 7pm @ TJL, titled “Unlocking Leadership at Home.” This engaging evening will focus on helping children build confidence, develop strong leadership skills, and learn healthy ways to navigate conflict.

As part of our ongoing work with students around our Lion’s Mane Mission- Being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Inclusive, we are thrilled to partner with the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying for this important event. The workshop will be led by Joe Salamone, Founder and Executive Director of LICAB, who works with school districts across Long Island to support students and families in building positive relationships and strong communication skills.
During the session, families will learn:
  • How to help children grow into confident leaders
  • The importance of empathetic listening and communication
  • Practical strategies for supporting children through conflict
  • How to approach conversations at home and respond thoughtfully to what children may share
We truly believe that all students have the capability to be leaders, and this workshop will provide valuable tools to help nurture those skills at home.
This event is open to all parents of students in grades K–8.
To support families, our Makerspace and Library will be open with supervision, offering a fun and safe space for children while parents attend the workshop.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of learning and connection!
LICAB

Girls on the Run Registration is Open!

Girls on the Run is open to 3rd-5th graders and will meet after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 4:45pm. Please see the flyer below for information.
GOTR
 

Upcoming Dates

February 2-6- TJL PTA PARP & Book Fair
Febryary 2- 4th Grade Orchestra and Chorus Concert @ HHS, 7PM
February 5- Districtwide Black History Month Celebration @ HHS, 7PM
February 9- Unlocking Leadership at Home Parent Workshop- 7pm @TJL
February 13- District P.S. I Love You Day
February 16-20- Schools Closed/Mid-Winter Recess
February 27- TJL PTA MVP Dance @ 7pm @ OMS
February 28- Harborfields' Got Talent @ 6:30 @ HHS