Good evening TSHS Students and Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well and safe from Hurricane Helene and the post storm clean-up.  Thoughts and prayers extend to our students, their families, our teachers, staff and their families during this time. Our efforts on campus in the weeks ahead will include support and stabilization to ensure we continue with our goals while keeping in mind the stressors many are facing. 

It was a nice day on campus welcoming students and staff back into our routine. A big thank you extends to our Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy (JCAA) for hosting a comfort station called “Regroup & Recharge” after school for all TSHS students impacted by Hurricane Helene Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  This comfort station includes opportunities for students to enjoy an afternoon reconnecting with friends, charging laptops for HW (especially if power has not yet been restored), completing HW, enjoying an afternoon culinary snack and even using the washer/dryer, if need be, to wash their clothes. 

In addition, the gym’s boys or girls locker room showers are available for students to use before or after school, or after athletic practice as well as band practice.  Locker rooms will be open after 6:30 a.m. in the morning this week.  Students will need to bring their own towels and toiletries.

Here are some additional resources to assist with supporting our students and families:

• https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/natural-disaster-resources
• https://sss.usf.edu/resources/topic/emergency/hurricane.html
• https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/Natural-Disaster-Resources
• https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Health/Social-Workers-Offer-Tips-for-Coping-with-Stress-from-Disasters

Events and Activities 

This week, we are resuming our regular schedule of events.  This includes all athletic practices, games as well as extra-curricular (band and chorus) events. 

• 10/1/24- VB home vs Largo 6:00 and 7:45pm 
• 10/2/24 - 9^th Grade Parent Night 6 p.m. auditorium *doors open at 5:45 p.m.
• 10/2/24- JV Football at PP 7:00pm
• 10/2/24- Swim at Lakewood 6:30pm
• 10/2/24- Boys Golf at Triples CC 3:00pm
• 10/3/24 – 12^th Grade Parent Night 6:00 p.m. auditorium *doors open at 5:45 p.m.
• 10/3/24- VB at Gulf 7:00pm
• 10/4/24- FB at PP 7:30pm
• 10/5/24- CC at Hollaway Park 8:00am

Have a restful evening.  Thank you for your continued support and as always, GO SPONGERS!
Mrs. Fatolitis