Back to School & Fall Updates​​

• Welcome back to a fantastic fall at Turner Creek!

• Our school library makerspace campaign was fully funded thanks to a generous donation from 3M! Thank you to everyone in our community who made this a success.

• National Bullying Prevention Month: WCPSS encourages everyone to "Stand Up! Speak Out Against Bullying." Show your support by wearing blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention (Oct 5) and orange for Unity Day (Oct 21)
  
  💚 Join the PTA Today!

• Receive an exclusive TCE magnet, 10 free Frogapalooza tickets, and an entry into our spirit wear giveaway!

• Frogapalooza Online Silent Auction is now live! Visit our PTA site to start bidding on incredible items and packages.
  
  🎨 Community Projects & Spirit Rocks

• Open Now: Rent the Carpool Spirit Rock or Bus Loop Spirit Rock for $25 to celebrate birthdays and special events! (See Fundraising page)

• Fall Shoe & Coat Drive (Sept 21 – Oct 16): Student Council is collecting gently used or new sneakers, boots, and winter gear (all sizes) for TCE families in need.

• Urgent Volunteer Need: Help is needed for student vision screenings and Walk to School Day. Check out the sign-up links on our PTA page to volunteer!
  
  📚 Fall Literacy, Events & Key Dates

• October 1: Frogapalooza Online Silent Auction is live.

• October 7: Walk to School Day (Meet at Harmony Clubhouse at 8:00 AM) & Spirit Night at Mad Splatter (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

• October 12: National PTA Reflections Art Contest entries due online ("What My Culture Means to Me")

• October 16: Deadline for K–2 Virtual Visiting Author (Alice Hemming) online book pre-orders (by 12:00 PM)

• Late October: Square 1 Art Fundraiser catalog & custom stickers arriving in student backpacks!

• October 29: Book Character Day

• October 30: Frog-A-Palooza Fall Festival (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

• November 3: No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)

• November 6: TCE Hangout Night (Details coming soon!).