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As we said goodbye to the school year this week, we also celebrated the retirements of three of our beloved teachers. Miriam Harlan taught at TPS for 39 years, Jane White for 15 years, and Catalina Rios for 9 years. We are so deeply grateful for the joy and care they brought to our classrooms during their time with us. But at TPS, we know it's not "Goodbye," it's just "See you later." Join us in wishing these incredible educators all the best in their next chapter! 🤩🏫👩🏼‍🏫

Just in case you can't see the photo within the last photo, that's Miriam holding a photo on herself on her first day working at TPS in September 1985!

Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten ✨🎓

Congratulations to the TPS Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and all you have done for our school. We hope everyone has a great summer!

Closing out the year with some friendly competition on Rainbow Day! We had a sponge relay race, tug-o-war, and a school-wide rock-paper-scissors tournament, all planned and facilitated by our Student Council. The faculty and staff even got involved, this year! 🌈🧽🪣🪨🗒️✂️🏆

Yesterday, sixth graders celebrated their Rite of Passage. After studying Africa through topics including ecology, fair trade cocoa, stories of resistance, and contemporary culture, students shared performances, projects, music, and personal reflections with family, teachers, and friends. The evening concluded with the bead ceremony, where loved ones recognized each student’s journey and growth throughout the year.

Thank you to the sixth grade team, music, and art teachers for their guidance and support throughout this process. We are so proud of the curiosity, creativity, and courage our students brought to this special night. Read more on our blog: tpschool.org/blog

Yesterday, third grade took a field trip to the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Capping off their year-long study of Building a More Fair USA, they immersed themselves in the history of labor, factory technology, and discussions of the inequality of segregated work. So much of what they learned this year came to life in this hands-on exploration!

Preschool A’s space study has filled the classroom with rockets, constellations, astronauts, and big curiosity. After exploring the stars, moon landings, and the International Space Station, students had the chance to send questions directly to astronaut Chris Williams, currently aboard the station. He wrote back with answers straight from space! 🛰👩‍🚀🌌🌎

The last few weeks have been full of learning celebrations! Seventh graders presented their Seeds of Change, posing tough questions about the impact of technology, backed by their own research Third graders debuted their plays, making history come alive as the culmination of their study of Building a More Fair USA. And Junior Unit hosted their Olympic Opening Ceremonies, showcasing their knowledge of Ancient Greek history. Next up: Kindergarten Plays! Thank you students for sharing your skills, talents, and creativity!