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Sunday August 30th at the Takoma Park clocktower,
We cheer our community and neighbors with “Takoma Park Strong” Flower Flash!
As a thank you to our wonderful community, Park Florist will be installing a fresh floral art at the clocktower on the Laurel Avenue median on Sunday morning, August 30th.
We envision this as a place for schoolchildren to come take their "Back to School" pictures, as well as a place for everyone in the community to come take Selfies!
We have all been through so much over the last six months and with uncertainty for what lies ahead, this is meant to encourage the community to come together for revitalization and to celebrate and enjoy the wonderful Takoma Park spirit. We invite you to get the word out to your students and friends - school flags welcome!
If anyone has the school banners or flags, please drop them off at Park Florist! So that we can include them in the flower installation.
#tkpkstrong #takomastrong #flowerflash #flowerbomb #flowerinstallation #takomapark #takommainstreet #parkflorist #giveback #refresh #streetart #keepongoing #dowhatwecando #tpes #tpms #mbhs #montgomeryblairhighschool #blairhighschool #etms #easternmiddleschool #pbes #pineybranchelementary #mainstreet
This coming week, please join the live format (3 times!) of Indie Flix Foundation's award-winning original documentaries.
Each film will be followed with a Q & A with a live expert panel.
These films address anxiety, depression, effects of technology on the brain and cyberbullying.
Please see the trailers & links below!
Here is the link to register to see the movies:
www.indieflixfoundation.org/free-events
The Like movie trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVi63wG2OM&feature=youtu.be
The Upstanders movie trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnUX9iGxWkI&feature=youtu.be
Watch Wednesday's Talent show at www.tpmspta.org!
Sorry I'm late in posting about this. Thurs coming soon!
Also NEW ITEMS added to the auction! Check them out through the PTA website. Auction ends TOMORROW NIGHT!
Did you all tune in to the Tuesday Talent show? It features stunning visual artwork by TPMS students. View it on our home page: www.tpmspta.org
Check beck for Wednesday's show tomorrow!
The auction has started, my friends! And, we are still adding a few late additions, so check back for updates.
www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=21687
Money raised goes to PTA and Difference Maker programs:
arts/science enrichment, DM food pantry (we are helping 200+ families each week), professional development for teachers, school mosaics, teacher devised incentives for learning, robotics club, culinary competition, music instruments, DM community programs (snow angels, leaf raking, etc), DM student projects, DM leadership training, and so much more!
You can also donate directly in many ways! See details at www.tpms.org
BiddingOwl - Takoma Park Middle School PTA & TPMS Difference Makers Auction
www.biddingowl.com
TPMS PTA supports our students through provided enrichment for students and support for teachers. We are working with our student service organization, Difference Makers, raising money together for th... Looking for activities for your middle school or elementary kid? CHeck out The Nature Lab! tNL is owned by a TPMS parent and is donating a $75 gift card for our upcoming auction!
programs.thenaturelabsite.com/collections/workshops
Workshops – the NatureLab - Takoma Park
programs.thenaturelabsite.com
Programs at the NatureLab to inspire, edify, and delight. Busy mind, busy hands.... Sign-up here and we'll email information and a link. Need to work off some quarantine pounds? Try Willow Street Yoga online! Willow Street is also donating to our upcoming auction!
www.willowstreetyoga.com/crisis-membership/
Crisis Online Membership | Willow Street Yoga Center of Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland
www.willowstreetyoga.com
Here at Willow Street, we want to support you. We want to support our community staying connected. We also want to be here when this virus has moved on. In light of these considerations, we have creat... Hey All,
If your income is secure, please consider supporting the businesses that have donated to our PTA, helping our students. Here are some food and drink businesses that had donated to us. I believe all are open, doing delivery or pickup (many prepay and/outside to minimize contact). And, the food is delicious! I've made notes on some. Please feel free to share!
La Casita (donated 2 gift cards and planned to sponsor TKPK5K w/ a big donation)
20% discount (see website)
takeout & curbside pickup
www.lacasitapupusas.com/
8214 Piney Branch,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-6656
Cielo Rojo (dine out night gave us over $400)
7056 Carroll Ave
Online ordering
No contact pick up
Delivery via Doordash
Mexican with family meal option and margaritas to go by glass or pitcher.
Ledos Pizza on Georgie (donated 2 gift cards and wrote us a check for $200 without even asking)!
7435 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-5336
Pickup and curbside
order.ledopizza.com/menu/ledo-pizza-georgia-ave
The Girl and the Vine (donated a generous gift card)
7071 Carroll Ave
Online ordering
No contact pick up.
Delivery via G&V direct
Wine and beer only. Kitchen closed.
Kin Da (donated a generous gift card)
6923 Laurel Ave
Online Ordering
Delivery (via Kin Da direct preferred).
Out of Kin Da delivery range use Postmates, Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub
Plus Sake and wine to go.
Spring Mill Bread Co (donated a gift card and goodies for our coffees)
7300 Carroll Ave
Order: (301) 851-5947
Take out
Fresh baked breads and baked goods PLUS grocery options: 5 lb bags of flour and sugar, 1/4 lb blocks of yeast, pancake mix, 7 grain cereal, jam and honey.
Paccis (donated a generous gift card)
open for takeout paccistrattoria.com/
Silver Branch Brewing Co
Order beer, meals, and cocktails online to go!
Pickup and delivery
www.silverbranchbrewing.com/store/
Mark’s Kitchen
7006 Carroll Ave
Order: (301) 270-1884
Delivery with Doordash
Family Dinner Packages only – two options veg and non veg: $30 serves 3 and $50 serves 5.
Open 10:00 am – 6:00pm
Middle East Cuisine
7006 Carroll Ave
Order: 301-270-5154
Take out
Delivery with Postmates
Also offering, beer, growlers and wine by the bottle for sale.
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Roscoe’s Pizzeria
6901 Laurel Ave
Phone Orders (301) 920-0804
No Contact Outside Pick Up
Delivery with Postmates
Open 12:00 – 8:00 pm
Seoul Food
7302 Carroll Ave
Order (571) 236-4750
No contact pick up
All beer and wine at half price.
Woodmoor Bakery delivery available www.woodmoorpastry.com/
10127 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Monday: Closed Tuesday thru Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
301-593-7667
Kaldis www.kaldissocial.com/
Gretchen
PTA Pres and mom to Grace
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The Takoma Park Middle School Parent Teacher Association (TPMS PTA) provides parents and teachers with a way to share our experience and knowledge, support our children’s education, and promote thei... We’d like to thank everyone who donated to help our local families in need over the past many weeks. Because of your generous donations the PTAs from Takoma Park Elementary, Piney Branch Elementary and Takoma Park Middle Schools were able to give $50 Giant gift cards to 33 families serving approximately 150 people in need last Sunday. We expect our numbers to go up as the Coronavirus public health crisis goes on. As of this morning, we have 42 families signed up to receive cards this Sunday.
If you are just tuning in TPMS PTA has teamed up with eth PTAs for TPES and PBES to support our Difference Makers pantry, which, for health reasons and social distancing, has now take the form of Giant gift cards. All donations from all 3 PTAs for this endeavor are being routed through TPES PTA.
We will gratefully receive monetary donations through
tpespta.net/donate-now/
If you are a family in need of assistance with food, please email
takomafood@gmail.com
If you are in a position to donate, please do so generously as we work to keep our community safe and keep food in the homes of our families in need.
Thank you so much for supporting this important community initiative.
Wendy Kent
Pantry Coordinator & Manager
Bryan Goehring
TPMS Difference Makers
Gretchen Weigel Doughty
Takoma Park Middle School
PTA President
Meghan Holland McDonald
Takoma Park Elementary School
PTA President
Sarah Goupell
Piney Branch Elementary School
PTA President
MCPS website has an emergency statement on their webpage. It says schools will be closed 3/16-27. Please read the message at: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
Gretchen
TPMS Pres
You're invited! The PTA is looking forward to our next meeting, March 10 at 7p where we will be showing the film, "Angst," and have a panel moderated discussion after.
Angst was made by one of the filmmaker who made Screenagers, Karin Gornick. After making Screenages, Karin had her son take a break from screens and realized that his screen use was managing and masking his social anxiety. This led to her making Angst, a film about Anxiety, to dispel the stigma, offer hope and strategies to manage anxiety.
This is a link to the trailer angstmovie.com
Check out the trailer and come join us for the film and discussion.
The film is not available on Netflix or other streaming services as the film makers recognize the importance to see the film in a context connected to support and community
Popcorn supplied by Difference Makers!
angstmovie.com
Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst screens in schools, communities and theaters around the world. T... 
Declan is interested in ski club next year. Can anyone tell me if this is a TP Rec program and the cost? I can’t find it on any website.
Thanks!
Hungry? come out tomorrow night or Saturday morning to TPMS, and you can bid on silent auction items from Kin Da, La Casita, Trader Joes, Paccis, Roscoes, Middle Eastern Restaurant, Giant, Safeway, Kaldi's, Spring Mill and more!
Need a drink? Silver Branch Brewing Co & Total Wine have also contributed!
Other notable donations include: an intro educational consulting package from Stephanie Frumkin Exceptional Education solutions, Big Bad Woof, Fair Day's Play, Funko Fabrikation Star Wars figures, Burts Bees, & more!
This just in -- auction additions from Politics and Prose and the beehives of Mr. Degasperis!
Other highlights: Salon Jam -- such a friendly place. Reminds me that I need a haircut! This looks like a great place for my more trend-conscious teen as well.
Amano -- Is there a more Takoma Park-y shop than this? Such a cool and down to earth store.
Little Loft -- get your art on! Offerings for middle school age as well as younger kids.
Richardson School of Music -- you've always wanted to try piano lessons. Now is your chance!
Thrilled to see so many people out tonight at Cielo Rojo! The party is still going on (even though this old lady is back home in her jammies). 10% to our school is good until 10pm tonight.
Looking for summer opps for your middle schooler? Nature Lab has a camp for ages 10-13, and they have donated a camp session (for middle or elem) to our Books and Basketball silent auction! A whole week of camp! Come out 2/7 and 2/8 to bid.
Spotlight on Roland's! It's a great place for a cut -- my husband is a regular. Both Melvin and Ramon are terrific.
I hope everyone has Books and Basketball on their calendars! Fri 2/7, 6pm-9pm and Sat 2/8 10am-1pm! Mass quantities of books, + immense silent auction + MS fun Fri night and ES fun Sat morning!
Spotlight on Maryland Youth Ballet and Knock on Wood Tap Studio! MYB has way more to offer than just a top notch pre-pro ballet program for youth. Did you know they have excellent adult classes in Broadway Jazz (join me -- I attend this class!), Modern, Stretch and Strengthen and (of course) ballet. MYB is offering a 10 class card (for adults) for our Books and Basketball auction. 10 classes!
Also, did you know that the DC area's BEST tap studio is right here in Takoma Park? Knock on Wood boasts some of the country's top tap talent, including Baakari Wilder (original B'way cast of "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk.") They have classes for kids and adults. Bid on the 2 class/t-shirt package at our Books and Basketball silent auction to try it out!
Spotlight on TPSS Coop! The Coop, located in the heart of Takoma Junction, offers all sorts of healthy produce, meats, bakery and groceries. And, they sell beer and wine! They have generously donated a $50 gift card to our Books and Basketball auction!
Spotlight on Pacci's Trattoria in Silver Spring! Amazing pizza and authentic food in a quaint location. They are donating a gift card to our silent auction.
Thanks to all those who came out for the Coffee this morning! And, thanks to Spring Mill for the delicious good. The staff and teachers are enjoying the leftovers! Spring Mill is also donating to our auction at Books and Basketball.
We started collecting books today! Bring your used books to donate for our book sale that is a part of Books and Basketball!
Also, spotlight on Yoga Heights. Yoga Heights is donating a 5 class card for our silent auction. Super nice people, lots of great classes to choose from and conveniently located in downtown TP.
yogaheightsdc.com/
See you all tonight for our meeting and breakout session on restorative justice! 7pm in the cafeteria
Spotlight on Imagination Stage and Adventure Theatre -- 2 quality professional theatre companies focused on family friendly fare. Both companies are donating tickets to our Books and Basketball silent auction. Catch the last 4 performance of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" at Imagination Stage. Adventure Theatre opens "The Snowy Day" in February.
Spotlight on PTA Partnerships (aka Where does the money go?)
Meep of the Week! This is one of the many endeavors funded by the PTA. Until this year, Ms. Moore was paying for supplies for these out of her own pocket. When I first read the request, I was a little skeptical, but seeing these little meeps -- how inspiring and sweet. They could crack even the most jaded of teen/tween facades and dig right into the sweet hearts we know still beat inside!
www.mocoshow.com/blog/takoma-park-middle-school-teacher-spreads-love-and-healing-with-meeps/?fbcl...
Takoma Park Middle School Teacher Spreads Love and Healing with “Meeps” - The MoCo Show
www.mocoshow.com
Each week Takoma Park Middle School teacher, Maura Moore, highlights one student in each of her classes that has done something noteworthy (kind to a classmate, perseverant with an academic struggle, ... Thank you, Seoul Food! Seoul Food is donating a $25 gift card to our Books and Basketball auction February 7 & 8. Come to the book sale and auction and bid, but in the meantime, stop by and order some tasty & beautiful bibimbap (every bowl is a work of art)! Please mention that you saw this post, so they know we appreciate them.
Check out the menu at: www.seoulfooddc.com/
Get to know Ms. Patterson-Breese! Ms. Patterson-Breese is a Vice Principal and the administrator for the 8th grade.
Here is a little from her:
I am from Pennsylvania, a small county town called Cecil. I am the youngest of eight children, 4 boys and 4 girls. I am the mother of 2 one girl and one boy. I am a Steeler fan, I love them no matter what the record! I love to read James Patterson’s books or any thing similar. We do a lot of camping, white water rafting, and kayaking as a family. My husband and I use to skydive, but no longer…it was fun while it lasted, but after you become a parent, you see things differently.
Books and Basketball is coming Feb 7 & 8!
What, you ask, is Books and Basketball? An awesome 2-day event chock full of fun and books!
Friday Feb 7 features our used book sale & silent auction plus a student vs staff basketball game (will the students be able to eek out a win this year?)
Saturday Feb 8 continues our book sale & silent auction along with family fun for the younger set -- story readings, face painting and balloon animals.
Starting mid-January, we (TPMS PTA) will be collecting books for our used books sale, so if you received a book for holidays, have already read it (twice?), and are done with it, pass it on to us! Our multi-fun event will also feature a silent auction, so if you have an unwanted gift, consider regifting it to TPMS! Or, if you have a craft talent or a business we would love a donation to auction off.
Here is the timeline of events:
Any time -- respond with a donation of an item or your talent for the silent auction
mid-Jan -- book donations at TPMS and various drop off locations around town (details to be announced)
Late Jan/early Feb -- book sorting. We will have thousands of books to sort. Volunteers welcome.
Feb 7 & 8 -- BOOKS & BASKETBALL! Come for the books and the auction and game and family fun.
Questions? Just respond to this email.
Thanks!
Gretchen
TPMS Pres, mom to Grace, and B&B coordinator
Hey All,
We have some cool long sleeve t-shirts in the works that are coming your way (in time for Christmas if you are looking for an extra gift). We'll have Women's as well as Men's/unisex sizes available. T-shirts will be black with TKPKMS blue graphic in starry letters on the front along with our motto Ad Astra (to the stars). They will also have "Takoma" printed on one sleeve. I canvasses lots of kids today, and they seemed pretty excited. I am too because not only will the t-shirts look great, they will help us fund so many of the cool and important things we do as a PTA (longer list is in the Thank You section on the form).
If you would like to pre order, fill out and submit a google form. I will email let everyone know when the shorts are in and will plan to be on campus to distribute before and after school (probably mid/late next week).
Here's the form (let me know if there is a problem -- I am new to creating forms)! forms.gle/ZkCKYsJXP8JBg3fg8
THANKS!
Gretchen
'19-'20 PTA Pres and mom to Grace 8th
P.S. If you're not into t-shirts but want to support the PTA, we are in the midst of our Takoma Thrives fundraising drive. Check out info at www.tpmspta.org
If you want to give in a more tangible way, consider helping fill the TPMS food pantry with items from our Amazon shopping list at smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/SF9511G1VJBF/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl
And, don't forget to shop on Amazon smile (designate Takoma Park Middle School as your charity) to give to us at no cost to you!
Today is Giving Tuesday! Consider supporting the good work of the PTA in our Takoma Thrives! drive. You can give via check or cash in the office/cashbox, online donation via Paypal or via Venmo app (*new*).
The Takoma Thrives Campaign supports the TPMS PTA and all the popular and indispensable programs they help provide for the school every year, including the 6th Grade Class Picnic, Outdoor Education, International Night, Mini-Grants for enrichment activities, staff appreciation events, and so much more! Did you know that funding from the PTA makes possible the beautiful mosaics that adorn our school walls? We appeal to you to take this opportunity to support these important programs that contribute so much to the TPMS community.
Your contribution will help meet our campaign goal of $7,000. Please donate any amount that you can. Every dollar makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
Donation forms are online www.tpmspta.org and in the office, if you'd like to send in a check. Or you can donate online with Paypal, and now, you can even save the fees and donate via the Venmo app! We are @TakomaParkMS-PTA on Venmo.
Meet Ms. De La Rosa, our new secretary!
Hi! My name is Arlin De La Rosa.
I am a Maryland alumni graduating with a degree in History.
I was previously a Director with a Before and After School Care program named KidsCo Inc for about 8 years and most recently worked for about 2 years as an Academic Advisor in the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.
I am a very energetic, artistic, and athletic person who loves to stay active playing sports and taking hike with my dog, a 3 year old German Shepard named Rocky.
I am a very big fan of the Capitals, Nationals, and Redskins (I know, I know… I just can’t help who I love).
I am very excited to be a part of the Takoma Park team!
Please feel free to stop by the main office and say hello anytime you wish, I will be here willing and able to assist you in any way I can.
Dear parents and guardians,
On behalf of the PTA, many thanks to all who donated goods for our bake sale (which was a great success!). From cookies to brownies, pain au chocolat and croissants, cupcakes and fudge cakes, pumpkin spice muffins and rice crispies treats, and so many other items, we really appreciate you taking the time to bake or make a pit stop at the store to help us raise money. The PTA sponsors many events and couldn’t do them without you!
If you are the parent of a member of the Difference Makers group, our hat goes off to those kids. They were phenomenal and please thank them for us! And kudos to their coordinator Mr. Goehring!
Also much appreciation to the TPMS staff for their patience, understanding and willingness to always help out!
I’ve included a few pics!
Best regards,
Mariama Diallo Crandall
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. Just a reminder that conferences are tomorrow afternoon 1:30-3:30pm and 4-6pm! We still need food donations: soup/bread/desserts for teachers and baked goods for our bake sale. Sign up links below. Hope to see you there. Swing by the PTA table for some baked goods or gear or just to chat!
Food for teachers www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4facae2aa13-conferences
Food for bake sale
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48abab2da4f94-bake
www.signupgenius.com
Hello TPMS Families! Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great... Hello TPMS Families!
Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great opportunity for us parents to show our appreciation by feeding them some yummy hot food. Break out your crockpots and Instapots because we are feeding them soup and chili! Please sign up with the link below and plan to bring your soup/chili (preferably in a crockpot, with a ladle) to the front office sometime between 7:45am-2pm. Please label your soup (meat/vegetarian/vegan) and with your name. Your pots/dishes will be available for pick-up the following day.
Dont feel like cooking? No problem! Consider donating a loaf of bread, some store-bought cookies, bowls/spoons, or let us borrow your empty crockpot!
Please contact me with questions or for help dropping off/delivering. allypiazza@...
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Ally Piazza (Aila/7th)
www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FACAE2AA13-conferences
www.signupgenius.com
Hello TPMS Families! Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great... 
I'm looking for a TPMS student to meet my 4th grade son at PBES tomorrow (Wed) at 4:30 and walk him home - 15 min walk to Ethan Allen btwn Elm and Prince George's Ave. Ideal for a student who lives in the Forest Park neighborhood. Will pay $. Please email me: stg 2243 at yahoo dot com Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who signed up to bring in food for the teacher conferences today. Now, think about baking for our PTA bake sale during conferences next week!
Baked Goods Needed for November 11 Bake Sale!
We hope you can stop by the main hallway to pick up some baked goods on your way in or out of parent-teacher conferences on November 11, 2019. The PTA is organizing a fundraising bake sale that day and we need some donations before the event. Feel free to drop off your favorite homemade or store-bought goods at the front office. See details below.
WHERE: TPMS Main Hallway
DATE: November 11, 2019 (also parent-teacher conferences day)
FROM: 1pm to 4pm
SPONSORED BY: TPMS Parent Teacher Association
Sign up to bring in baked goods
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48abab2da4f94-bake
www.signupgenius.com
Dear parents and guardians, We hope you can stop by the main hallway to pick up some baked goods on your way in or out of parent-teacher conferences on November 11, 2019. The PTA is organizing a fundr...
Sunday August 30th at the Takoma Park clocktower,
We cheer our community and neighbors with “Takoma Park Strong” Flower Flash!
As a thank you to our wonderful community, Park Florist will be installing a fresh floral art at the clocktower on the Laurel Avenue median on Sunday morning, August 30th.
We envision this as a place for schoolchildren to come take their "Back to School" pictures, as well as a place for everyone in the community to come take Selfies!
We have all been through so much over the last six months and with uncertainty for what lies ahead, this is meant to encourage the community to come together for revitalization and to celebrate and enjoy the wonderful Takoma Park spirit. We invite you to get the word out to your students and friends - school flags welcome!
If anyone has the school banners or flags, please drop them off at Park Florist! So that we can include them in the flower installation.
#tkpkstrong #takomastrong #flowerflash #flowerbomb #flowerinstallation #takomapark #takommainstreet #parkflorist #giveback #refresh #streetart #keepongoing #dowhatwecando #tpes #tpms #mbhs #montgomeryblairhighschool #blairhighschool #etms #easternmiddleschool #pbes #pineybranchelementary #mainstreet
This coming week, please join the live format (3 times!) of Indie Flix Foundation's award-winning original documentaries.
Each film will be followed with a Q & A with a live expert panel.
These films address anxiety, depression, effects of technology on the brain and cyberbullying.
Please see the trailers & links below!
Here is the link to register to see the movies:
www.indieflixfoundation.org/free-events
The Like movie trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVi63wG2OM&feature=youtu.be
The Upstanders movie trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnUX9iGxWkI&feature=youtu.be
Watch Wednesday's Talent show at www.tpmspta.org!
Sorry I'm late in posting about this. Thurs coming soon!
Also NEW ITEMS added to the auction! Check them out through the PTA website. Auction ends TOMORROW NIGHT!
Did you all tune in to the Tuesday Talent show? It features stunning visual artwork by TPMS students. View it on our home page: www.tpmspta.org
Check beck for Wednesday's show tomorrow!
The auction has started, my friends! And, we are still adding a few late additions, so check back for updates.
www.biddingowl.com/Auction/index.cfm?auctionID=21687
Money raised goes to PTA and Difference Maker programs:
arts/science enrichment, DM food pantry (we are helping 200+ families each week), professional development for teachers, school mosaics, teacher devised incentives for learning, robotics club, culinary competition, music instruments, DM community programs (snow angels, leaf raking, etc), DM student projects, DM leadership training, and so much more!
You can also donate directly in many ways! See details at www.tpms.org
BiddingOwl - Takoma Park Middle School PTA & TPMS Difference Makers Auction
www.biddingowl.com
TPMS PTA supports our students through provided enrichment for students and support for teachers. We are working with our student service organization, Difference Makers, raising money together for th...Looking for activities for your middle school or elementary kid? CHeck out The Nature Lab! tNL is owned by a TPMS parent and is donating a $75 gift card for our upcoming auction!
programs.thenaturelabsite.com/collections/workshops
Workshops – the NatureLab - Takoma Park
programs.thenaturelabsite.com
Programs at the NatureLab to inspire, edify, and delight. Busy mind, busy hands.... Sign-up here and we'll email information and a link.Need to work off some quarantine pounds? Try Willow Street Yoga online! Willow Street is also donating to our upcoming auction!
www.willowstreetyoga.com/crisis-membership/
Crisis Online Membership | Willow Street Yoga Center of Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland
www.willowstreetyoga.com
Here at Willow Street, we want to support you. We want to support our community staying connected. We also want to be here when this virus has moved on. In light of these considerations, we have creat...Hey All,
If your income is secure, please consider supporting the businesses that have donated to our PTA, helping our students. Here are some food and drink businesses that had donated to us. I believe all are open, doing delivery or pickup (many prepay and/outside to minimize contact). And, the food is delicious! I've made notes on some. Please feel free to share!
La Casita (donated 2 gift cards and planned to sponsor TKPK5K w/ a big donation)
20% discount (see website)
takeout & curbside pickup
www.lacasitapupusas.com/
8214 Piney Branch,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-6656
Cielo Rojo (dine out night gave us over $400)
7056 Carroll Ave
Online ordering
No contact pick up
Delivery via Doordash
Mexican with family meal option and margaritas to go by glass or pitcher.
Ledos Pizza on Georgie (donated 2 gift cards and wrote us a check for $200 without even asking)!
7435 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-5336
Pickup and curbside
order.ledopizza.com/menu/ledo-pizza-georgia-ave
The Girl and the Vine (donated a generous gift card)
7071 Carroll Ave
Online ordering
No contact pick up.
Delivery via G&V direct
Wine and beer only. Kitchen closed.
Kin Da (donated a generous gift card)
6923 Laurel Ave
Online Ordering
Delivery (via Kin Da direct preferred).
Out of Kin Da delivery range use Postmates, Doordash, UberEats, Grubhub
Plus Sake and wine to go.
Spring Mill Bread Co (donated a gift card and goodies for our coffees)
7300 Carroll Ave
Order: (301) 851-5947
Take out
Fresh baked breads and baked goods PLUS grocery options: 5 lb bags of flour and sugar, 1/4 lb blocks of yeast, pancake mix, 7 grain cereal, jam and honey.
Paccis (donated a generous gift card)
open for takeout paccistrattoria.com/
Silver Branch Brewing Co
Order beer, meals, and cocktails online to go!
Pickup and delivery
www.silverbranchbrewing.com/store/
Mark’s Kitchen
7006 Carroll Ave
Order: (301) 270-1884
Delivery with Doordash
Family Dinner Packages only – two options veg and non veg: $30 serves 3 and $50 serves 5.
Open 10:00 am – 6:00pm
Middle East Cuisine
7006 Carroll Ave
Order: 301-270-5154
Take out
Delivery with Postmates
Also offering, beer, growlers and wine by the bottle for sale.
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Roscoe’s Pizzeria
6901 Laurel Ave
Phone Orders (301) 920-0804
No Contact Outside Pick Up
Delivery with Postmates
Open 12:00 – 8:00 pm
Seoul Food
7302 Carroll Ave
Order (571) 236-4750
No contact pick up
All beer and wine at half price.
Woodmoor Bakery delivery available www.woodmoorpastry.com/
10127 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Monday: Closed Tuesday thru Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
301-593-7667
Kaldis www.kaldissocial.com/
Gretchen
PTA Pres and mom to Grace
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The Takoma Park Middle School Parent Teacher Association (TPMS PTA) provides parents and teachers with a way to share our experience and knowledge, support our children’s education, and promote thei...We’d like to thank everyone who donated to help our local families in need over the past many weeks. Because of your generous donations the PTAs from Takoma Park Elementary, Piney Branch Elementary and Takoma Park Middle Schools were able to give $50 Giant gift cards to 33 families serving approximately 150 people in need last Sunday. We expect our numbers to go up as the Coronavirus public health crisis goes on. As of this morning, we have 42 families signed up to receive cards this Sunday.
If you are just tuning in TPMS PTA has teamed up with eth PTAs for TPES and PBES to support our Difference Makers pantry, which, for health reasons and social distancing, has now take the form of Giant gift cards. All donations from all 3 PTAs for this endeavor are being routed through TPES PTA.
We will gratefully receive monetary donations through
tpespta.net/donate-now/
If you are a family in need of assistance with food, please email
takomafood@gmail.com
If you are in a position to donate, please do so generously as we work to keep our community safe and keep food in the homes of our families in need.
Thank you so much for supporting this important community initiative.
Wendy Kent
Pantry Coordinator & Manager
Bryan Goehring
TPMS Difference Makers
Gretchen Weigel Doughty
Takoma Park Middle School
PTA President
Meghan Holland McDonald
Takoma Park Elementary School
PTA President
Sarah Goupell
Piney Branch Elementary School
PTA President
MCPS website has an emergency statement on their webpage. It says schools will be closed 3/16-27. Please read the message at: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
Gretchen
TPMS Pres
You're invited! The PTA is looking forward to our next meeting, March 10 at 7p where we will be showing the film, "Angst," and have a panel moderated discussion after.
Angst was made by one of the filmmaker who made Screenagers, Karin Gornick. After making Screenages, Karin had her son take a break from screens and realized that his screen use was managing and masking his social anxiety. This led to her making Angst, a film about Anxiety, to dispel the stigma, offer hope and strategies to manage anxiety.
This is a link to the trailer angstmovie.com
Check out the trailer and come join us for the film and discussion.
The film is not available on Netflix or other streaming services as the film makers recognize the importance to see the film in a context connected to support and community
Popcorn supplied by Difference Makers!
angstmovie.com
Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst screens in schools, communities and theaters around the world. T...Declan is interested in ski club next year. Can anyone tell me if this is a TP Rec program and the cost? I can’t find it on any website.
Thanks!
Hungry? come out tomorrow night or Saturday morning to TPMS, and you can bid on silent auction items from Kin Da, La Casita, Trader Joes, Paccis, Roscoes, Middle Eastern Restaurant, Giant, Safeway, Kaldi's, Spring Mill and more!
Need a drink? Silver Branch Brewing Co & Total Wine have also contributed!
Other notable donations include: an intro educational consulting package from Stephanie Frumkin Exceptional Education solutions, Big Bad Woof, Fair Day's Play, Funko Fabrikation Star Wars figures, Burts Bees, & more!
This just in -- auction additions from Politics and Prose and the beehives of Mr. Degasperis!
Other highlights: Salon Jam -- such a friendly place. Reminds me that I need a haircut! This looks like a great place for my more trend-conscious teen as well.
Amano -- Is there a more Takoma Park-y shop than this? Such a cool and down to earth store.
Little Loft -- get your art on! Offerings for middle school age as well as younger kids.
Richardson School of Music -- you've always wanted to try piano lessons. Now is your chance!
Thrilled to see so many people out tonight at Cielo Rojo! The party is still going on (even though this old lady is back home in her jammies). 10% to our school is good until 10pm tonight.
Looking for summer opps for your middle schooler? Nature Lab has a camp for ages 10-13, and they have donated a camp session (for middle or elem) to our Books and Basketball silent auction! A whole week of camp! Come out 2/7 and 2/8 to bid.
Spotlight on Roland's! It's a great place for a cut -- my husband is a regular. Both Melvin and Ramon are terrific.
I hope everyone has Books and Basketball on their calendars! Fri 2/7, 6pm-9pm and Sat 2/8 10am-1pm! Mass quantities of books, + immense silent auction + MS fun Fri night and ES fun Sat morning!
Spotlight on Maryland Youth Ballet and Knock on Wood Tap Studio! MYB has way more to offer than just a top notch pre-pro ballet program for youth. Did you know they have excellent adult classes in Broadway Jazz (join me -- I attend this class!), Modern, Stretch and Strengthen and (of course) ballet. MYB is offering a 10 class card (for adults) for our Books and Basketball auction. 10 classes!
Also, did you know that the DC area's BEST tap studio is right here in Takoma Park? Knock on Wood boasts some of the country's top tap talent, including Baakari Wilder (original B'way cast of "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk.") They have classes for kids and adults. Bid on the 2 class/t-shirt package at our Books and Basketball silent auction to try it out!
Spotlight on TPSS Coop! The Coop, located in the heart of Takoma Junction, offers all sorts of healthy produce, meats, bakery and groceries. And, they sell beer and wine! They have generously donated a $50 gift card to our Books and Basketball auction!
Spotlight on Pacci's Trattoria in Silver Spring! Amazing pizza and authentic food in a quaint location. They are donating a gift card to our silent auction.
Thanks to all those who came out for the Coffee this morning! And, thanks to Spring Mill for the delicious good. The staff and teachers are enjoying the leftovers! Spring Mill is also donating to our auction at Books and Basketball.
We started collecting books today! Bring your used books to donate for our book sale that is a part of Books and Basketball!
Also, spotlight on Yoga Heights. Yoga Heights is donating a 5 class card for our silent auction. Super nice people, lots of great classes to choose from and conveniently located in downtown TP.
yogaheightsdc.com/
See you all tonight for our meeting and breakout session on restorative justice! 7pm in the cafeteria
Spotlight on Imagination Stage and Adventure Theatre -- 2 quality professional theatre companies focused on family friendly fare. Both companies are donating tickets to our Books and Basketball silent auction. Catch the last 4 performance of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" at Imagination Stage. Adventure Theatre opens "The Snowy Day" in February.
Spotlight on PTA Partnerships (aka Where does the money go?)
Meep of the Week! This is one of the many endeavors funded by the PTA. Until this year, Ms. Moore was paying for supplies for these out of her own pocket. When I first read the request, I was a little skeptical, but seeing these little meeps -- how inspiring and sweet. They could crack even the most jaded of teen/tween facades and dig right into the sweet hearts we know still beat inside!
www.mocoshow.com/blog/takoma-park-middle-school-teacher-spreads-love-and-healing-with-meeps/?fbcl...
Takoma Park Middle School Teacher Spreads Love and Healing with “Meeps” - The MoCo Show
www.mocoshow.com
Each week Takoma Park Middle School teacher, Maura Moore, highlights one student in each of her classes that has done something noteworthy (kind to a classmate, perseverant with an academic struggle, ...Thank you, Seoul Food! Seoul Food is donating a $25 gift card to our Books and Basketball auction February 7 & 8. Come to the book sale and auction and bid, but in the meantime, stop by and order some tasty & beautiful bibimbap (every bowl is a work of art)! Please mention that you saw this post, so they know we appreciate them.
Check out the menu at: www.seoulfooddc.com/
Get to know Ms. Patterson-Breese! Ms. Patterson-Breese is a Vice Principal and the administrator for the 8th grade.
Here is a little from her:
I am from Pennsylvania, a small county town called Cecil. I am the youngest of eight children, 4 boys and 4 girls. I am the mother of 2 one girl and one boy. I am a Steeler fan, I love them no matter what the record! I love to read James Patterson’s books or any thing similar. We do a lot of camping, white water rafting, and kayaking as a family. My husband and I use to skydive, but no longer…it was fun while it lasted, but after you become a parent, you see things differently.
Books and Basketball is coming Feb 7 & 8!
What, you ask, is Books and Basketball? An awesome 2-day event chock full of fun and books!
Friday Feb 7 features our used book sale & silent auction plus a student vs staff basketball game (will the students be able to eek out a win this year?)
Saturday Feb 8 continues our book sale & silent auction along with family fun for the younger set -- story readings, face painting and balloon animals.
Starting mid-January, we (TPMS PTA) will be collecting books for our used books sale, so if you received a book for holidays, have already read it (twice?), and are done with it, pass it on to us! Our multi-fun event will also feature a silent auction, so if you have an unwanted gift, consider regifting it to TPMS! Or, if you have a craft talent or a business we would love a donation to auction off.
Here is the timeline of events:
Any time -- respond with a donation of an item or your talent for the silent auction
mid-Jan -- book donations at TPMS and various drop off locations around town (details to be announced)
Late Jan/early Feb -- book sorting. We will have thousands of books to sort. Volunteers welcome.
Feb 7 & 8 -- BOOKS & BASKETBALL! Come for the books and the auction and game and family fun.
Questions? Just respond to this email.
Thanks!
Gretchen
TPMS Pres, mom to Grace, and B&B coordinator
Hey All,
We have some cool long sleeve t-shirts in the works that are coming your way (in time for Christmas if you are looking for an extra gift). We'll have Women's as well as Men's/unisex sizes available. T-shirts will be black with TKPKMS blue graphic in starry letters on the front along with our motto Ad Astra (to the stars). They will also have "Takoma" printed on one sleeve. I canvasses lots of kids today, and they seemed pretty excited. I am too because not only will the t-shirts look great, they will help us fund so many of the cool and important things we do as a PTA (longer list is in the Thank You section on the form).
If you would like to pre order, fill out and submit a google form. I will email let everyone know when the shorts are in and will plan to be on campus to distribute before and after school (probably mid/late next week).
Here's the form (let me know if there is a problem -- I am new to creating forms)! forms.gle/ZkCKYsJXP8JBg3fg8
THANKS!
Gretchen
'19-'20 PTA Pres and mom to Grace 8th
P.S. If you're not into t-shirts but want to support the PTA, we are in the midst of our Takoma Thrives fundraising drive. Check out info at www.tpmspta.org
If you want to give in a more tangible way, consider helping fill the TPMS food pantry with items from our Amazon shopping list at smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/SF9511G1VJBF/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl
And, don't forget to shop on Amazon smile (designate Takoma Park Middle School as your charity) to give to us at no cost to you!
Today is Giving Tuesday! Consider supporting the good work of the PTA in our Takoma Thrives! drive. You can give via check or cash in the office/cashbox, online donation via Paypal or via Venmo app (*new*).
The Takoma Thrives Campaign supports the TPMS PTA and all the popular and indispensable programs they help provide for the school every year, including the 6th Grade Class Picnic, Outdoor Education, International Night, Mini-Grants for enrichment activities, staff appreciation events, and so much more! Did you know that funding from the PTA makes possible the beautiful mosaics that adorn our school walls? We appeal to you to take this opportunity to support these important programs that contribute so much to the TPMS community.
Your contribution will help meet our campaign goal of $7,000. Please donate any amount that you can. Every dollar makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
Donation forms are online www.tpmspta.org and in the office, if you'd like to send in a check. Or you can donate online with Paypal, and now, you can even save the fees and donate via the Venmo app! We are @TakomaParkMS-PTA on Venmo.
Meet Ms. De La Rosa, our new secretary!
Hi! My name is Arlin De La Rosa.
I am a Maryland alumni graduating with a degree in History.
I was previously a Director with a Before and After School Care program named KidsCo Inc for about 8 years and most recently worked for about 2 years as an Academic Advisor in the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.
I am a very energetic, artistic, and athletic person who loves to stay active playing sports and taking hike with my dog, a 3 year old German Shepard named Rocky.
I am a very big fan of the Capitals, Nationals, and Redskins (I know, I know… I just can’t help who I love).
I am very excited to be a part of the Takoma Park team!
Please feel free to stop by the main office and say hello anytime you wish, I will be here willing and able to assist you in any way I can.
Dear parents and guardians,
On behalf of the PTA, many thanks to all who donated goods for our bake sale (which was a great success!). From cookies to brownies, pain au chocolat and croissants, cupcakes and fudge cakes, pumpkin spice muffins and rice crispies treats, and so many other items, we really appreciate you taking the time to bake or make a pit stop at the store to help us raise money. The PTA sponsors many events and couldn’t do them without you!
If you are the parent of a member of the Difference Makers group, our hat goes off to those kids. They were phenomenal and please thank them for us! And kudos to their coordinator Mr. Goehring!
Also much appreciation to the TPMS staff for their patience, understanding and willingness to always help out!
I’ve included a few pics!
Best regards,
Mariama Diallo Crandall
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Just a reminder that conferences are tomorrow afternoon 1:30-3:30pm and 4-6pm! We still need food donations: soup/bread/desserts for teachers and baked goods for our bake sale. Sign up links below. Hope to see you there. Swing by the PTA table for some baked goods or gear or just to chat!
Food for teachers www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4facae2aa13-conferences
Food for bake sale
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48abab2da4f94-bake
www.signupgenius.com
Hello TPMS Families! Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great...Hello TPMS Families!
Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great opportunity for us parents to show our appreciation by feeding them some yummy hot food. Break out your crockpots and Instapots because we are feeding them soup and chili! Please sign up with the link below and plan to bring your soup/chili (preferably in a crockpot, with a ladle) to the front office sometime between 7:45am-2pm. Please label your soup (meat/vegetarian/vegan) and with your name. Your pots/dishes will be available for pick-up the following day.
Dont feel like cooking? No problem! Consider donating a loaf of bread, some store-bought cookies, bowls/spoons, or let us borrow your empty crockpot!
Please contact me with questions or for help dropping off/delivering. allypiazza@...
Thank you so much for your generosity!
Ally Piazza (Aila/7th)
www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4FACAE2AA13-conferences
www.signupgenius.com
Hello TPMS Families! Monday, November 11 is Parent-Teacher Conferences day. The teachers, counselors, and other staff will have a long day, with conferences into the evening. This is another great...I'm looking for a TPMS student to meet my 4th grade son at PBES tomorrow (Wed) at 4:30 and walk him home - 15 min walk to Ethan Allen btwn Elm and Prince George's Ave. Ideal for a student who lives in the Forest Park neighborhood. Will pay $. Please email me: stg 2243 at yahoo dot com Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who signed up to bring in food for the teacher conferences today. Now, think about baking for our PTA bake sale during conferences next week!
Baked Goods Needed for November 11 Bake Sale!
We hope you can stop by the main hallway to pick up some baked goods on your way in or out of parent-teacher conferences on November 11, 2019. The PTA is organizing a fundraising bake sale that day and we need some donations before the event. Feel free to drop off your favorite homemade or store-bought goods at the front office. See details below.
WHERE: TPMS Main Hallway
DATE: November 11, 2019 (also parent-teacher conferences day)
FROM: 1pm to 4pm
SPONSORED BY: TPMS Parent Teacher Association
Sign up to bring in baked goods
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48abab2da4f94-bake
www.signupgenius.com
Dear parents and guardians, We hope you can stop by the main hallway to pick up some baked goods on your way in or out of parent-teacher conferences on November 11, 2019. The PTA is organizing a fundr...Takoma Park Middle School Food Pantry
The Difference Makers Takoma Park Middle School Food Pantry is now working with the Takoma Park Middle School PTA, Takoma Park Elementary School PTA and Piney Branch Elementary School PTA as one site in collaboration for monetary donations for local families in need and to find information about how to receive food assistance during the coronavirus school shut down.
If you are a family in need of assistance with food, please email takomafood@gmail.com
If you are in a position to donate, please do so generously as we work to keep our community safe and keep food in the homes of our families in need.
Thank you so much for supporting this important community initiative.
Bryan Goehring, TPMS Difference Makers
Gretchen Weigel Doughty, Takoma Park Middle School PTA President
Meghan Holland McDonald, Takoma Park Elementary School PTA President
Sarah Goupell, Piney Branch Elementary School PTA President
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