Dear Touchstone Families,

As we finish our first month of school, I am overjoyed to walk around the school and take in all the learning and fun taking place in each classroom.

During the month of October, we have several exciting events planned!

Fall Family Fun Night will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This is an annual event full of fun for the whole family. Students and family members go from class to class participating in various activities and making different crafts with their friends and teachers. We ask that students do not wear their costumes and save them for the Halloween Parade taking place at school at 9:00am on Monday, October 31.

Each classroom will be having some sort of a Pumpkin Patch field trip! Please see your child’s teacher for details about the trip or event and to inquire about carpooling.

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 14 for a Professional Development Day.

I will be out of town for our company’s annual Principal’s Conference from October 24 to 28. Glenda and Elise will be running the school while I am gone and will be available to help answer your questions. I will be available via email during this time if you need to reach me directly.

As always, I am here to help answer any questions you may have or work through any concerns. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you,

Gordon Kingsley; Principal

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