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Thomas J Lahey Elementary School

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TJL Weekly Update

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (01:41 PM)


TJL Weekly Update

3/9-3/13

TJL
Dear TJL Families,

As we head into another busy and exciting week at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School, we have several wonderful opportunities for our students and families to connect as a community. This week we look forward to the Districtwide ENL Celebration on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM at Harborfields High School, all are welcome to attend and celebrate the many cultures and languages that enrich our district. We also have a fun and active week ahead, including SEPTA LEGO Night at TJL on Friday, March 13th, and our 3rd Grade Night Out this Friday evening. You can find all of the details for these events in the flyers included below.

We will also begin including our Teacher Appreciation Week flyer in the weekly update so families can stay informed and help us celebrate the incredible staff who support our students every day. Your support is always appreciated!

Wishing you a fantastic day,
Mrs. Washington
 

Important Information

 

3rd Grade STEAM Challenge- Rescheduled TBD

Our TJL PTA 3rd Grade STEAM Challenge, currently scheduled for March 9th on the district calendar, will be rescheduled to a later date in the spring. We will follow up with a new date ASAP.
 

3/11- Districtwide ENL Celebration

Please join us for our Districtwide English as a New Language (ENL) Celebration on March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Harborfields High School Auditorium! This inspiring evening will honor the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our ENL students while celebrating the rich cultures, languages, and experiences that strengthen our Harborfields community. Families, staff, and community members are invited to come together to recognize our students’ educational journeys and the strengths they bring to our schools each day.

3/12- TJL PTA Deskside Chat with Dr. Manning

This is a wonderful opportunity for all TJL families to engage in meaningful conversations with our school leadership. We look forward to seeing you there!
Deskside Chat

3/13- SEPTA LEGO Night

SEPTA’s LEGO Night is coming to TJL on March 13 from 6:30–8:00pm for an evening filled with imagination and hands-on fun. SEPTA is teaming up with Harborfields’ own Mr. Harmon for a special night where kids bring their creativity, and we’ll supply the bricks!

Students will design and build in a relaxed, playful atmosphere while enjoying time with friends. Each $30 ticket includes a small water and snack. Join us for a fantastic night of fun!
Click here to purchase a ticket.
LEGO Night
 

3rd and 4th Grade TJL PTA Night Out

See the flyers below for our upcoming 3rd- and 4th-grade Night Outs, sponsored by our TJL PTA.

Click here to purchase a ticket for 3rd Grade Night Out! March 13th

Click here to purchase a ticket for 4th Grade Night Out! March 27th
3rd Grade Night Out
4th grade Night Out
 

Girls on the Run- TJL- Registration is OPEN

We’re excited to announce a new Girls on the Run team for students in grades 3–5, meeting Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30–4:45 PM beginning the week of March 16.
This empowering program helps girls build confidence, manage emotions, set goals, and develop the tools to do hard things, all while having fun with teammates! The season concludes with a celebratory 5K at Eisenhower Park.
Spots are limited...be sure to register soon at gotrlongisland.org!
GOTR
 

Harborfields Night with the Ducks!

We are so excited to announce that Friday, May 1st will be "Harborfields Night With the Ducks" at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip. The Harborfields High School Marching Band, Kickline, Vocal Ensemble; and the Oldfield Middle School 7th/8th grade band and chorus, will be giving pre-game performances at 5:45pm and then will be enjoying the baseball game to follow. We would love for our entire HF community to join us! If you want to sit with a group of people, please either submit one order for everyone or send in the order forms stapled/grouped together!

Please see the attached flyer with information for ordering tickets. Feel free to share this flyer with anyone you think would like to attend! We are looking forward to an exciting event!

Please email Ms. Scilla at ( scillaa@harborfieldscsd.org ) if you have any questions!
Ducks
 

TJL Staff Appreciation 2026

Help us celebrate our amazing staff! Donations ranging from $10-$25 are encouraged, but any amount is greatly appreciated. Donate by April 15th.

Click here to make a donation
Teacher Appreciation
 

Upcoming Dates

March 11 - Districtwide ENL Multicultural Night @ HHS, 7 PM
March 13 - TJL PTA Grade 3 Night Out
March 13 - SEPTA LEGO Night, 6:30-8PM @ TJL
March 16 - Grade 4 Parent Band Night @ 7 PM
March 19 - Report Cards Available on Parent Portal
March 20 - Schools Closed/Eid al-Fitr
March 27 - TJL PTA Grade 4 Night Out


[Tuesday, Mar 10 at 11:00 AM]
We look forward to seeing our TJL families at the Districtwide ENL Celebration tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 PM at Harborfields High School. All are invited to attend!