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

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Staff Duties

Worship: Beckett

Early Morning Care: Dorsey, Watson

Upcoming Events

Jan. 2 School Resumes

Jan. 2 Pennies for Patients Kickoff

Jan. 8 Class/Group Pictures

Jan. 8 TA Prep vs. Atholton

Jan. 9 Honor Roll Assembly

Jan. 10 TA Prep vs. Olney

Happy Birthday!!

Dec. 16 Melissa Khan

Dec. 17 Janiyah White

Dec. 18 Zuleyma Hernandez

Dec. 20 Jasmine Ramos

Dec. 21 Mikayla Hayes

Dec. 21 James Seals

Fri. Dec. 14- 4:46 pm Sat. Dec. 15- 4:47 pm

“Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave.” Matthew 20:26,27

Sunset Times

Middle School Hockey Intramural Monday, December 17

End of Second Quarter Thursday, December 20

Early Dismissal Thursday, December 20. Students will be dismissed at 12 pm. After care will not be provided. Please see information below about the Student Council Event.

“Snow Much Fun” Student Council Event Date: December 20th, 2018 Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

The entrance fee is $5 per student. Tickets are available in each classroom until Wednesday, December 19. This event will be in place of after care. Come and support your Student Council Officers as you enjoy an afternoon filled with fun and surprises!

No School- Christmas Break Friday, December 21 - Tuesday, January 1. School will resume on Wednesday, January 2.

8th Grade Fundraiser All students may wear Christmas themed items each day for a fee from December 17-December 20. Please see attached flyer for details. Changes have been made to the list.

Christmas Shoe Box Project Join us this Christmas season to share the love of Jesus with needy children in our community. Please see attached flyer for details. Please turn in all shoeboxes by Tuesday, December 18.

Message from the Business Office Please see the attached finance office update.

December 14, 2018

Takoma Academy Preparatory School

Christmas Shoe Box Project

TA Prep wants to help needy children in this area by making this Christmas time special and happy for them.

How to Pack a Shoebox?

1. Find a Shoebox: Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it,

cover the box and lid separately.

2. Girl or Boy? Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14

3. Fill the box with Gifts: Select a medium to large

“wow” item such as a doll or stuffed animal, then fill with other small fun toys, school supplies, clothing

accessories (mittens, gloves, scarves, hats), non-liquid hygiene items (bar soap, toothbrush, etc.)

4. Pray: Please include a personal note or a Christmas

card. Most importantly pray for the child who will receive your gift.

Join us this Christmas season to share the love of Jesus with those around us.

Holiday Spirit Week – Dec 17-20

Monday: Christmas PJ’s $2

Tuesday: Christmas Hats or Headbands $1

Wednesday: Christmas Colors

Red & Green $1

Thursday: Ugly Sweater $2

Prize for each classroom winner!!

Those who participate the whole week only $5

FINANCE OFFICE UPDATE

Statements as of November 30, 2018 were

emailed yesterday. The statement does not

reflect payments received in December.

Please be reminded that you are required to

adhere to your tuition agreement. The

tuition policy is now in effect and will continue

to be enforced throughout the school year. If

you have an outstanding balance, you must

come in to see the business manager.

Students with accounts over 90 days will not

be allowed to return to school after the

holiday break, and will receive a letter to this

effect.

Parents with monthly tuition plans MUST pay

their tuition on or before the 20th of each

month. A 3% late fee will be charged for

tuition received after the 20th of the month

beginning January 1, 2019.

Please understand that tuition and fees must

be paid on a timely manner for the smooth

operation of the school.

Pay your tuition with FACTS:

Click on this link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3QD4T

Create a new account and follow the instructions to add your child(ren) and banking information.

Choose the date and complete the process.

If you need a different date for your deductions, please email the business manager.

HAPPY FRIDAY TA PREP

FAMILIES!

PREPPY’S SAVING TIP:

Make a holiday gift budget.

Tis the season of giving, but you don’t have to

break your bank account. Create a holiday

budget and stick to this budget. Make a list of

all the people you want to give a gift. Decide

how much you can realistically spend on each

person. Then, put the different amounts in

spending envelopes with each person’s name

on it, and take that with you when you go

shopping. Once that envelope is empty, don’t

spend any more on that person. Give them the

gift with a hug and a warm smile.

December 14, 2018

Email: tjames@taprep.org

TUITION POLICY

Tuition accounts over 30 days: No Renweb access, and parents will need to come in to the office to discuss payment arrangements.

Tuition accounts over 60 days: 30 days’ policy applies, and parent must be enrolled in FACTS

Tuition accounts over 90 days: 60 days’ policy applies, and students will be dismissed from classes.

All graduating students (for both kindergarten and

8th

grade) must have their account fully paid by May

1, 2019. For families on FACTS, this deadline is May

20, 2019.

Thank you for investing in

Christian education, and for

supporting TA Prep School.

December 13, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Each year Takoma Academy Preparatory School is to provide an update in reference to the status of

asbestos.

Description:

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which has, until about 1980, been commonly used in building

materials. Asbestos will not burn, is an excellent insulator, has great strength, is resistant to chemicals,

and absorbs sound. Some examples of asbestos-containing building materials are vinyl floor tiles, floor

tile mastics, sprayed-on acoustical and insulating ceiling material, and pipe insulation. Asbestos

containing materials may deteriorate over time. If these materials are disturbed by maintenance,

renovation, or demolition activities, asbestos fibers may be released into the air. Inhalation of these

airborne, microscopic fibers can cause some types of cancer of the lung.

Per our handbook:

In accordance with 40CFR-763 AHERA TA Prep inspects all buildings for ACBM. According to the law, TA

Prep will update the management plans every three (3) years and inspects all buildings every six months.

Copies of the management plan can be found in the Maintenance Department. To view a copy, contact

Carla Thrower, TA Prep Principal.

Per H E Consulting:

H E Consulting, Inc. has completed the AHERA required six-month surveillance inspection for asbestos

materials at Takoma Academy Preparatory School. The inspection activities were conducted November

28, 2018. We performed the work by identifying and noting the Response Action (RA) of all materials

listed in the previous 6 month inspection report.

Terrazzo Floor in Front Foyer, NO ACTIVITY

Floor Tiles at Foyer(s) to Multi-Purpose Room, NO ACTIVITY

Fire Doors, NO ACTIVITY

HVAC Flex Connectors, NO ACTIVITY

If you have questions in regards to asbestos please contact the administration.

In HIS Service,

Carla Thrower Takoma Academy Principal