It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of one of our second grade students, who succumbed to a battle with cancer.
Over the coming days, we will be providing support and resources to help our students and staff members cope with the grief and sadness that this loss has brought. Our school has shown remarkable strength and unity during these difficult times, and I know that you all will be there to support one another once again.
Our thoughts are with the family members and friends who are affected by this loss, which we continue to struggle to make sense of.
As your child processes this event, you may observe your child:
- Demonstrating sadness, fear and/or confusion
- Acting out or becoming withdrawn
-Exhibiting anger about death
- Having concern for their own safety
Some ways you can support your child include:
- Spending time with your child and assuring their safety
- Talking about this event in an age-appropriate context
- Having an open and honest discussion about feelings
- Encouraging writing, drawing, and journaling
Additional Resources:
Grief and Bereavement (American Cancer Society):
https://www.cancer.org/.../grief.../grieving-process.html
Addressing Grief (National Association of School Psychologists):
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nasponline.org%2fresources-and-publications%2fresources-and-podcasts%2fschool-safety-and-crisis%2fmental-health-resources%2faddressing-grief&c=E,1,2HqU_QJYqWMSP6ECAFj15w1lheqkejWTF7gcyRYO9gLvCt37ApRWbHHd8_xpycq02PMQQv8Ig1fSDhajSmlhgc_BOSL027FwWGKN4S_Anlx-K_ZGpA9N4M-IGz8,&typo=1
Helping Your Child Deal With Death (KidsHealth):
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/death.html
Lynnette Brunger
Superintendent of Schools
📣Reminder for upcoming dates
- November 10: No School in observance of Veterans Day
- November 17: First Quarter Report Cards Sent Home
- November 20: Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 21: Early Dismissal Drill (students dismiss 15 minutes early)
- November 22-24: No School for Thanksgiving Recess
Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Winners!!
The High School Drama Club's production of "Hamlet" will be next week. 🎭
There will be three performances:
- Thursday, November 9 @7PM
- Saturday, November 11 @ 2PM and 7PM
Admission is free for all. Come out & support the Drama Club!
Want to have some fun? Get healthy and moving your body? Come play adult volleyball!
This group is for competitive recreational players, to play pick-up and develop some volleyball skills. We play loosely following NCAA Rules. Minimal experience required, but a willingness to learn is appreciated.
When: Thursdays 6:30-9:00; November 9th - May 9th
Where: Jr. High School or Elementary gym (enter through the PAC doors on the left)
Tuition: $25
Advisors: Renato Guanga and Donna Coons
The $25 fee is to be paid the first day you play. Just bring cash or check (we will tell you who to make it out to) to Donna or Renato.
Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/ExVm1NsZjEmwPZxH9
Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Winners!
We invite you to wear pink to the football game this Friday, October 27 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗
Taconic Hills Senior Families,
The Senior walkthrough & crowning of the Homecoming Court has been rescheduled for this Friday, October 27th, as this is the last home football game of the year for our Titans.
The Senior walkthrough will start with a lineup at 6PM, and the announcement of names will begin at 6:15PM. Homecoming court will be crowned at halftime.
We want to express our gratitude for your understanding and flexibility during these challenging times, as we've had to reschedule these events. This Friday, we look forward to celebrating with as many seniors as possible and hope to see you there.
The annual Elementary Halloween Parade will be Tuesday, October 31 at 1:20PM. 👻🎃
Parents are invited and can line up behind the gates along the Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School Parking lots to observe.
Parents MUST send a note prior to 1PM if they plan to bring their child home after the parade.
We will be offering Lifeguarding & CPR Courses October 30 - November 9 in our Aquatic Center
Full Lifeguard Course: $250
Lifeguard Review Course: $150
Full CPR Course: $125
CPR Review Course: $83
Take this course & work at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, earning $15-$18 per hour!
Contact Robin Semp at rsemp@taconichills.k12.ny.us for the registration form and more information.
Buy your yearbook early at the Back to School Yearbook sale! We ran out last year, make sure you reserve your copy now! Buy yours now here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1053325/Taconic-Hills-Senior-High-School/
If you would like your Senior Photo taken with Prestige free of charge, you must register with Mrs. Olson at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us. Photos will be taken on November 30, 2023.
Senior pictures are due by December 15. Please have your photographer send your picture to Mrs. Olson.
Senior quotes are due by December 15. Click here to complete the google form to submit your quote.
Baby pictures are due by January 15, 2024.
Contact Mrs. Olson or Mrs. Jause with any questions
Due to the weather & other unforeseen circumstances, the Pumpkin run will be rescheduled to next Saturday, October 28 at 10AM.
Thank you for your understanding.
The Elementary Student Councils are hosting a Pop Top Drop this school year! Donate your aluminum pull tabs by giving them to a student council member or Ms. Hay.
Proceeds from donating aluminum pull tabs will directly benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Donations will be collected throughout the whole school year!!!
SUNY - The State University of New York is waiving all applications from today through October 29th!
This means you can apply to any SUNY for FREE!!!! Don't wait, apply now!!
Attention Seniors & Senior Families! 🗣
Please join us for Financial Aid Information Night on Wednesday, October 25th at 6 pm! We know how stressful the college/trade school application process can be. We want to relieve some of that stress with an information session all about FAFSA; presented by Miguel Alvarado, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Siena College.
Please reach out to our High School counselors Ms. Pytell or Mr. Purificato with any questions!
Next week is Homecoming Spirit Week!
Check out the themes for each day for all grades PK-12!
Monday 10/16: Men In Black / First Responder
Tuesday 10/17: Dynamic Duo
Wednesday 10/18: Dress As Your Fave Teacher
Thursday 10/19: Titan Pride Day
Friday 10/20: Homecoming!
Make sure to send pictures by message, or email to webmaster@taconichills.k12.ny.us, so that we can share with the community!
Let's turn TH Pink!
Wear pink this Friday, October 13, to support Breast Cancer Awareness 💗
Mrs. Karon's 6th grade Academic Lab created Ziggurats, Mesopotamian religious temples.
They just finished their unit on Mesopotamia and the project allowed them to enrich what they learned about the ancient culture.
Well done Titans!🤩
📷: Mrs. Banyard
Attention Students Age 6-12! The Ski Club Program will be returning this winter! The Club will meet at Catamount at 4PM on Wednesdays from 1/3-2/7. Transportation Information will be released when the season gets closer.
Register here by December 1: https://catamount.connectintouch.com/login?returnUrl=%2Fgroup%2Fregister%2F814b674-d730-49ef-b054-b39856e1244c
Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Winners!
