TA Prep Roar

8300 Carroll Avenue, Takoma

Staff Duties

Worship: Simuzoshya

Chapel K-5: Dominique Chapel 6-8: Holland

EMC/Dismissal: Smith, Flores

Upcoming Events

Nov. 1-20

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Social

Nov. 22 Early Dismissal

Nov. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 11 Christmas Holiday Party

Dec. 11 Christmas Program Rehearsal at Sligo

Dec. 12 Christmas Program

Dec. 16-20

Christmas Shoppe

Dec. 20 End of 2nd Quarter

Dec. 20 Early Dismissal

Dec. 23- Jan. 3

Christmas Break

Happy Birthday!!

Nov. 10 Mrs. Joana Ariza

Nov. 11 KeiShawn Harper

Nov. 11 Tussah Buggan

Nov. 12 Anyah Dorsey-Townsend

Nov. 13 Ziare Cann

Nov. 14 Karla Rosette

Nov. 15 Xaden Semakula

Nov. 16 Gabriela Diaz del Valle

Fri. Nov. 8- 5:00 pm Sat. Nov. 9- 4:59 pm

“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” Proverbs 28:13

Sunset Times

PATA Meeting Monday, November 11 at 6 pm. The topic will be “Food and Identity” presented by Anelise Antunes. Please see attached flyer for details. Friday Dismissal Reminder Students are dismissed at 1:30 pm on Fridays. Bible Study Classes Bible classes for students will begin next week on November 13th and 14th with Pastor Hazel Marroquin. Pastor Marroquin is the pastor for Children and Family Ministries at Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Grades 3-5 - Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm Grades 6-8 - Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm TA Prep STEM Club The program is being offered to the 3rd through 8th grade. The club will meet one time per month on the first or second Wednesday of the month. If you have any questions please check links below for contact information.

Here is the link to the registration. If link does not work please copy and paste the link into your browser. https://www.playyon.com/steminfusion/t/Kad6hqTzpJ/takoma-prep-stem-club/registration/EwdpuNhyar/

Here is the link to the team page which has the schedule https://www.playyon.com/steminfusion/t/Kad6hqTzpJ/takoma-prep-stem-club/ “Fall Into Fun” Student Council Social Event This event will be in place of after care.

Date: November 22, 2019 Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

The entrance fee is $5 per student. Tickets are available in each classroom.

Come and support your Student Council Officers as you enjoy an afternoon filled with fun and surprises!

November 8, 2019

TA Prep Roar

8300 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912/ Phone 301.422.3858/ Fax 301.434.4680/ www.taprep.org

Thanksgiving Food Drive TA Prep families are joining Adventist Community Services in filling Thanksgiving baskets for our neighbors in need.

Please donate canned fruit and vegetables, rice, dry beans, pasta, cereal, and pie filling. Please see attached flyer for details. Takoma Academy (High School) Applications New student applications for Takoma Academy are open on their website at www.ta.edu. The application fee is waived until December 31. Takoma Park Church Invitation The Takoma Park INCITO Youth Ministry is excited to host our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. We are inviting the families of both Takoma Academy and Takoma Academy Prep to participate. You are welcome come join us for the meal or come volunteer. We are looking for various volunteers to help give away clothing, serve food, sit and mingle with the hundreds of community members that attend and help with various other roles. Here’s the link to sign-up to help. https://signup.com/go/aGzBhFD

If you can't join us feel free to donate a turkey. Please contact our Youth Director Cecil Calliste at (301) 648-4552 for more info. And use this unique opportunity to invite a neighbor, family member or friend who might otherwise not come visit a church to come and enjoy a delicious meal with us.

November 8, 2019

Hello TA Prep Families! Diabetes affects millions of people in America. The 2019 CDC statistics indicate that 1 in 10 U.S. residents have Diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. To learn more, go to https://www.diabetes.org/ Prevention: Winter is coming! Or maybe it's already here considering the weather we're having. What measures can we put into place to reduce the incidence of illnesses? 1. Handwashing: Clean Hands Save lives! Join us in our hand washing initiative! Go to https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html 2. Healthy Eating: "Nutrient rich foods can help ward off various ailments." https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20662664,00.html 3. Staying home when illness strikes: When you or your child are sick, staying home can protect others from the spread of viruses. Please remember to review our no-tice of when to keep your child home from school (attached).

Jennifer Danticat RN School Nurse 301-422-3858 Ext 207

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are committed to keeping our campus healthy and we appreciate your continued support!

Please read the following information as a guide to knowing when is it appropriate to keep

students home from school.

WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL

Deciding when to keep a sick child at home from school is not always easy. While we value

consistent attendance, it is important for a child who is sick, to stay home in the care of an adult,

to get well and to prevent spreading illness to others in the classroom.

WHAT ARE IMPORTANT SIGNS OF ILLNESS?

Some important signs of illness are:

* A temperature of more than 100.ºF * Sore throat

* Nausea or vomiting * Rash or infection of the skin

* Diarrhea * Red or pink eye

* Persistent/severe headache * Stomach pain (severe/persistent)

* Uncontrollable frequent cough * Loss of energy or decrease in activity

* Severe seasonal allergies

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CHILD HAS ANY OF THESE SIGNS?

If your child has any of these symptoms, your child is not permitted at school until he or she is

clear of these systems for 24 hours.

If the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your

pediatrician. There may be times that your child does not show signs of the above-noted

symptoms but may be ill and not feeling well. You must be alert to your child's health and to

decide when it is best to send him/her to school even if the symptoms above are not present.

Please let the main office know if your student will be out due to an illness by calling 301-422-

3858 or sending an email to your teacher with a cc to the nurse (nurse@taprep.org) .

WHEN MAY MY CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER AN ILLNESS?

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that individuals stay home “until at least 24

hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius) or

signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating) without the use

of fever-reducing medicine.” http://www.cdc.gov/flu/school/guidance.htm

Generally, your child may return to school when he/she is free of signs of illness. However, there

may be times when it is necessary for your child to see your source of medical care before

returning to school. Please consult with your physician’s office in these cases.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY CHILD BECOMES ILL AT SCHOOL?

If your child complains of being sick or is not well enough to participate in classroom activities,

they will be sent to the Nurse’s office for assessment and we will contact you directly. It is

important that you provide the school with up-to-date information and phone numbers to call in

case it is necessary to contact you for pick up. Please check your account on Ren Web to make

sure your contact numbers and email address are correct.

We value your support in assisting us in keeping the students healthy and the environment safe.

Please keep this notice for reference throughout the school year.

Thank you,

Jennifer Danticat RN

What

10 Lesson Bible Study Series

When

Weekly. Lesson 1 begins November 13th and 14th

Wednesday’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 3-5

Thursday’s 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grades 6-8

Where

Takoma Academy Preparatory School

Art Classroom

Tools

Bible

It’s My Choice by Steve & Marit Case

Bible Study Series

Join us for our 10 lesson Bible Study series. Together we will study and learn more about God’s word, and also explore the 28 fundamental beliefs of our Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please join us in prayer. Thank you!

I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace. Isaiah 54:13

Takoma Academy Preparatory School

Host: Pastor Hazel Marroquin, Children and Family Ministries Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church hmarroquin@sligochurch.org

FOOD AND IDENTITY

Food Like Language exist as a vehicle to express culture. Join Anelise, Wholistic Health Coach,

Marathon Runner, Vegan Chef and

Christian Yogi for an interesting evening

conversation about how we are shaped by

our food.

From Collard greens to Sweet Potato Pie,

our heritage and identity can be compact

in a recipe.

If it is true that “You are what you eat”,

who am I? How can we enjoy our

traditions and live and maintain a healthy

lifestyle?

A native from the beautiful country of

Brazil, Anelise enjoys Cultures, Languages

and great food.

November 11, 2019 at 6pm Takoma Academy Preparatory School in the cafeteria

ANELISE ANTUNES Wholistic Health Coach

301.646.9656 | www.AneliseAntunes.com |

THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON PLEASE HELP US FILL BASKETS WITH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO FEED THE FAMILIES IN NEED

IN OUR COMMUNITY

EXAMPLES OF NON- PERISHABLE ITEMS NEEDED:

CANNED VEGETABLES CANNED FRUITS CANNED MEATS

CEREALS BOXED GOODS

PASTA/ RICE/ BEANS JUICES

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (Shampoo, bath soap)

SWEET POTATOES

WE WILL BEGIN COLLECTING ITEMS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019

PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACSGW)

“Serving the Community for 35 Years”

August 28, 2018

Dear Parents at TAPREP:

This school year, 2019-2020, marks the 7th year for the operation of the Caring Card Club (CCC). This club prays for and sends encouraging messages to 20 schools in the Greater Takoma Park Area. We meet all school year long to send electronic, commercial and handcrafted cards to elementary, middle, high school, colleges and universities. We are launching this year’s club program on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Here’s what you need to know: 1. The CCC meets every Tuesday from 3:15 – 5:00 2. The meeting place is the Sligo SDA Church at the Greenwood St. entrance. 3. The non-refundable dues are $25.00 for the entire school year. 4. We are accepting the first 10 students who enroll and pay their dues in advance. 5. Transportation will be provided to the church in the Sligo Church van. Parents are responsible for prompt pick-up at 5:00 p.m. 6. Club membership is open only to students in grades 4-8.

When the student enrolls you will be given access to the CCC FaceBook page. Pictures of the work they do will be posted on Pinterest.

Thanks for your interest and support.

Sincerely,

Chris Daley: Chair, Prayer Initiative Dawn Reynolds: Coordinator, Caring Card Club (301.725.2213) KEEP THE ABOVE. RETURN FORM BELOW. ====================================================================

My child: _________________________________________ has my permission to join the Caring Card Club. I understand that I am responsible for her/his prompt pick-up on Tuesdays at 5:00. I have enclosed the $25.00 for dues and understand that this is a non-refundable fee. I also give my permission for my child to ride in the Sligo Church van. Name of TAPREP Teacher _______________________ Grade______ A or B Room #______ NAME OF PARENT: __________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________Email: (Please print.)____________________________