The scheduled Terra Alta- East Preston 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo will proceed today. However, the departure time will be adjusted to approximately 9:40 AM.
Preston County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for today, Tuesday, May 2nd. Maintenance, mechanics, & custodians report on a regular schedule, & all other students & staff will report on a 2-hour delay. The scheduled Principals’ Meeting will will now begin at 9 AM. This message is from Preston County Schools.
With summer approaching and face to face time with our closest friends potentially being limited during the long break, mental health and checking on our kids becomes even that much more important. Sometimes, although we'd like it to be us, our kids greatest confidants are usually their friends. If they aren't in touch with their friends as much over the summer months, this could cause some additional anxieties as they may feel they don't have the same outlet. Please check out the following information and resources and feel free to reach out to the school with any questions or how you can get resources to connect better with your kiddos if this is of a concern to you. Also, we will be addressing this more closely with our middle school aged students and showing a movie on Friday in the morning. Details of this movie as well as an opt-out form will be sent home and will only need signed and sent back in if you don't want your student watching the movie.
Middle School semi-formal dance is this Friday from 6-8. This is for our students only, grades 6-8. Admission is $5 and includes food. Again, this is only for students of TAEP and in grades 6-8. No other students will be permitted.
Multiple Announcements:
The books and worksheets for the PK-1 Movie Night are coming home today and tomorrow. That event is now rescheduled for Thursday, May 11th at 5:30. We do have additional copies if more would like to attend - first come, first serve basis.
May 18th - Fine Arts Evening - Please join us
Art Show - 6-7
Concerts 1:00 and 7:00 - All students grades 4-8 are required to attend the evening concert.
8th graders -
The permission slips and letters for those ineligible for the 8th grade trip to Hershey Park were sent home today. These slips need to be returned tomorrow, even if you're not wanting your child to attend. Park tickets, school bus, hotel, 8th grade shirt, and meals and drinks at the park are provided. Tickets to the Hershey Factory are free, so students will just need money for lunch and dinner Saturday, as breakfast is provided at the hotel, so $20-25. We want all those eligible to be able to attend, so if you need assistance with the $20-25, please let Mr. Hough know privately and he will take care of it. Bus will leave at 5:00 AM Friday the 19th and return the evening of the 20th.
The PK-1 "Book to Movie" Night of Clifford will be rescheduled from tomorrow evening to a new date which will be communicated tomorrow. This is due to materials arriving later than expected. All books for all ages will be going home this week for those who signed up. We do have a few extras if we have any last minute takers. Sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone next week.
WVGSA testing schedule for the week of May 8, 2023. (Grades 3-8)
If at all possible, please do not schedule appointments this week.
Monday - Writing
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday - ELA
Thursday - Science (Grades 5 and 8)
Just a reminder that Preston County Schools will be dismissing 2 hours early on Friday, April 21, 2023.
April 17, 2023 is Picture Day! Class pictures are treasures for years to come. Be sure to purchase yours for $6.
Intro night is happening at the Terra Alta Youth Center. See info below. Come out for a night of fun.
Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey as it relates to our school and will help in making determinations and decisions as we move into the next school year. It won't take more than 5-10 minutes and will be a big help as we move forward. Thanks. You can either use the link below or scan the QR code on the attached image.
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April Calendar
Preston County Schools is seeking your feedback. https://tinyurl.com/2s49en5b Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us plan improvements for the future of our school system.
Just a reminder that AT THIS VERY MOMENT, our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser has begun. Don't miss out and come get yours before they sell out. $10 a meal and then free for those littles 5 and under. All proceeds go directly to your Middle School and will be funding the 8th grade trip and end of year activities. We thank you all for your support.
Let us take care of dinner tonight, all while supporting our Middle Schoolers. Tonight from 5 until sell-out, we will be having a spaghetti dinner. $10 and free for those 5 and under. Bonus - dinner and a show as tonight our Terra Alta Youth Basketball teams will be taking on West. What could be better on a Friday night than a belly full of spaghetti and supporting your kids? Hope to see you all there.
Congrats to all these high soaring Eagles who made the Dean's List for the 3rd grading period. We're proud of you all.
Congratulations to these high flyers who made the Principal's Honor Roll for the 3rd grading period. Way to soar above Eagles.
A slip should've come home with your child this evening advertising upcoming "Book to Movie" Nights at Terra Alta. If you wish to participate with your child, please sign and return the slip nlt this Friday the 31st. This will give us time to get books and materials ordered to send home with you before the movie night. This is a fun opportunity for you to read with your child and then enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with a great movie and snacks. We hope to see you participate.
Preston County Schools will be dismissing two hours early today due to potential flooding concerns in multiple areas of the county. All after school activities are cancelled including grasshopper basketball. Staff is to remain in the buildings until confirmation that students have been delivered home safely.
Thank you so much to all the parents and community members who helped to make our Food Drive such a success. The winning class will be awarded with a pizza party tomorrow for yours and their efforts.
Here is the FINAL top 5 for the Food Drive. Thank you all so much for participating. In total we had over 1,000 items donated!
The class that had the most donations is........
🎉 Ms. Rhodes! 🎉
Congrats to this awesome second grade group and to all for all their donations and hard work.
Here are the top 5 classes.
Rhodes-229
Taylor-182
Bittenger-129
Grose-99
Bolen-79