Patterson Intermediate Learning Center

What a fun day at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center. Students and staff getting in on the action for an old-fashioned Sock Hop! Many took part in the 1950's style, wearing costumes, taking part in hula hoop dances and more.

It was Sock Hop day at Patterson Intermediate Learning Center . Students and staff were rewinding decades for an old-fashioned 50s sock hop. During the event, students and staff busted a move before learning how to twist, jive and limbo themselves. At the end of the Sock Hop, students were treated to root beer floats!

Have you had the chance to download the Tecumseh Public Schools app? If not, it’s so easy to do. Where to find the app: • For Android: https://bit.ly/3oPn4BI • For iPhone: https://apple.co/2LU0Obu We’ve made some changes to the app. When you first load it, the ‘Home’ page features the ‘Live Feed’ and ‘Events.’ However, you know have the ability to make the app appear like the desktop version of the website. Just click ‘Menu’ and you’ll see the options bar. Click ‘Full Website’ and you’re good to go! We also want to make sure you’re aware of the ‘Push Notifications’ feature. This feature keeps you in the loop when the district pushes out information through the app. That way you will not miss any updates from the district, like brand new stories, Live Feed updates, school closures and more. For more information on the ‘Push Notifications,’ follow the steps on the attached graphic.

Check out the latest newsletter from Tecumseh Public Schools! In The March Issue: • NEW Bond Proposal Information • Former TPS Exchange Student Escapes Ukraine • TPS Debuts New Billboards Throughout Area • March is ‘National Reading Month’ For Download ➡ https://5il.co/16v32 https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/tps-newsletter

DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE All K-12 students will have a Distance Learning day on Friday, February 18th. Tomorrow is just a scheduled HALF-DAY! Tecumseh Daycare and Tecumseh Preschool are closed on Friday. Don’t forget, there’s NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 21st because of Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume in-person on Tuesday (2/22).

With expected inclement weather on the way, TPS K-12 grades will move to distance learning on Thursday, February 17th. Tecumseh Daycare and Tecumseh Preschool will be CLOSED on Thursday. Decisions about Thursday evening activities will be made tomorrow.

This week we recognize our very hard working school counselors (Deb Laney, Deborah Followell, Jami Cole & Jennifer Morgan) February 7-11, 2022 is 'National School Counseling Week.' This special week honors school counselors for the important role they play in helping students examine their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests. Please join us in thanking our school counselors for everything they do!

Tecumseh Public Schools will be CLOSED on Wednesday (2/2) and Thursday (2/3). Friday, February 4th will be a Distance Learning day for all K-12 students.

Just like at Herrick Park Intermediate Learning Center, students at Patterson ILC are at the anchor desk reading the 'news.' Today was the first day the anchors read the morning announcements to their classmates... and they're naturals. We may have some future journalists on our hands. The students love it, the staff loves it, and we encourage all students to take part in the announcements.

WE'RE HIRING!!! We still have several open positions that we're looking to fill, including one opening for a High School Guidance Counselor and one opening for a Middle School Guidance Counselor. If you're interested in applying or know someone who could be a good fit here at Tecumseh Public Schools, please visit our TPS Human Resources webpage for more information. https://www.tps.k12.mi.us/page/human-resources

Welcome back, Sgt. Chad Rodgers! Sgt. Rodgers from the Tecumseh Police Department returned to TPS as the district's Student Resource Officer earlier this week. This is Sgt. Rodgers second stint serving Tecumseh Public Schools. He was the SRO for the district from January 2019 until this past spring.

There's NO SCHOOL today (1/3) because of icy roads. We'll see you Tuesday (1/4)!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Look who is taking the time out of his busy schedule to visit Patterson and Herrick Park ILCs. Ahead of Christmas next Saturday, Santa Claus left the North Pole to squeeze in one more visit before things really start ramping up for him. Santa says he looks forward to stopping back in Tecumseh next weekend!

DON'T FORGET! Friday, December 17th - FULL day for students. December 20th-24th - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break). December 27th-31st - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break). Monday, January 3rd - School resumes

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. The non-profit organization says they’re heading into Christmas with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of the year. That’s because of low blood donor turnout in recent months. Here’s the thing, you can help out. Usually there’s a blood drive always happening in your area. On Friday, December 10th, Tecumseh High School will be hosting one. The blood drive begins at 9am and will run until 2pm. The blood drive is open to students 17 and older as well as the public. Students who are age 16 may also donate but will need parent/guardian permission. Those forms can be found at the main office of THS. We also ask that you schedule an appointment ahead of time. Just remember, a pint of blood can save three lives! 🏫: Tecumseh High School 📍: 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 ⌚: 9am-2pm To schedule an appointment ⬇ https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Happy Thanksgiving from Tecumseh Public Schools! Enjoy the long holiday weekend. We'll see you Monday!

The Board of Education will not be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 22th. The meeting has been moved to Monday, November 29th at 7pm. It is held in the Media Center of Tecumseh High School. With Thanksgiving next week, several members of the board would not have been present for the meeting. The move is being done to ensure quorum. A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present to hold the BOE meeting. Thank you

THIS WEEK (correcting a previous post, only Y5-4th grade students will have a half-day this week) Monday, November 22nd - Conferences: Y5-4th grade (5pm-8pm) Tuesday, November 23rd - Conferences: Y5-4th grade (1pm-3pm, 5pm-8pm) Tuesday, November 23rd - HALF-DAY FOR Y5-4TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!!! Wednesday-Friday, November 24th-26th - NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS (Thanksgiving Holiday Break)

A shoutout to Tecumseh Harley-Davidson Shop and Sunset Ridge BBQ for providing a free meal to our veterans on Thursday (11/11). Our ROTC students were able to help out, serving those who attended. Thank you for having us!