Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Dear TRE Families,

From all of here at Temperance Road Elementary School...

We would like to say happy holidays to all of our TRE families as we head off to winter break. Enjoy the time with family and friends and make some special memories for your children. Be sure to take lots of video and pictures!

We will see the students once again on Monday, January 4th

TRE Building Hours During Winter Break 09-10

In case students need those forgotten mittens or snow pants, the building will be open from 6:30-3:00pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, Monday, Dec. 28th, Tuesday, Dec. 29th and Wednesday, Dec 30th. The building will be closed on all other days not listed.

Pictures: Band and Strings Students Provide Holiday Music in our Hallways

The holiday season wouldn't be complete without the TRE band and strings students providing holiday music in our hallways. Mrs. Ellsworth and Mrs. Koch brought music to our hallways as both the strings and band students played holiday music for a short time in our hallways Monday and Tuesday mornings. It was a special treat for all of us and a memory the students will not soon forget.

Pictures: Soiree Singers from the High School Entertain Students on December 21st

Our students had another holiday treat as the high school Soiree Singers, under the direction of Mr. Mark Smith, performed for our students on Monday, December 21st. Bedford has an excellent vocal music and drama department and we were fortunate to be able to see what fine and talented students we have at our high school. Two of the Soiree Singers were former TRE students.

Former Superintendent Jon White Reads Polar Express to Third Grade Students

Students in third grade have been studying author, Chris Van Allsburg, the past couple of weeks. For his book, Polar Express, students were treated to a reading by our former school superintendent, Mr. Jon White. Students lined the hall to present their "train ticket" to conductor (Mr. White) and then proceeded into the classroom where Mr. White entertained the students as he read, in his own style, the Polar Express. Mr. White has been the "conductor" for some years now and even retirement could not keep him away from playing this special role for our students.

Pictures: High Symphonic Band Holiday Program December 18th

Mr. Koch (Director/Teacher) and the high school Symphonic Band performed a wonderful holiday concert for students and staff here at Temperance Road Elementary on Friday, December 18th. They really got us into the holiday spirit. Below are a couple of pictures.

Pictures: 2nd Grade Vocal Music Program 12-15-09

We had a wonderful holiday concert from our 2nd grade students last night. A big thanks goes out to Mrs. Edwards (music teacher), Mrs. Schalmo (art teacher), and all the second grade teachers for all the work they put into making this concert possible. Here are a few pictures from the program...

2nd Grade General Music Program Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm

Our second grade students will be presenting a vocal music program here at TRE at 7pm on Tuesday, December 15th. Mrs. Edwards (Music Teacher) and the students have been hard at work preparing this winter concert. The collection of holiday songs is sure to put everyone into the spirit of the season. We would also like to thank Mrs. Schalmo and her art students for the beautiful backdrop on our stage. We are looking forward to a wonderful concert.

Goodfellows Can Food and Toy Drive Update December 15th

I would like to thank our whole TRE community for your generous donations of food items and Toys for the Goodfellows drive. What a giving school community we have here at TRE. Tomorrow will be the last day of our drive and as of today we have 1,550 food and/or toy items that were donated (Fantastic!). Volunteers from Goodfellows made a first pick up of boxes yesterday but will be back Thursday and Friday to pick up any other donated items. I would also like to pay a special thanks to our student council (Pictured Below) who worked hard throughout the drive to go around to the rooms and collect the items as well as keeping record of the total items collected. We will have a pizza party for class that collects the most items and there will also be a drawing for each class for individuals to play games with me at a recess as part of the rewards for participation.

Goodfellows Can Food and Toy Drive UPDATE December 11th

Just a quick update to everyone on our Goodfellows Food and Toy Drive... as of today, Friday, TRE has collected 1,266 cans/boxes of food to be given to families in need for the holidays. This is awesome! The boxes are stacked three high in the lobby. Goodfellows will do a "first round" pick up on Monday, December 14th but we will continue to collect food and toys through Thursday. They will be back on Thursday to do a "final" pick up. Thank you TRE families and staff for stepping up and helping out. Way to give back to our community!

Symphonic Band to Perform at TRE on December 18th at 8:25 AM

The High School Symphonic Band will be performing their elementary holiday concert at TRE on December 18th at 8:25 AM. We look forward to hearing the band and seeing our former students.

Accelerated Reader Reward Time Slots for Friday, December 11th

3rd -6th Grades:

The A.R. Reward time slots for Friday, December 11th are as follows:
3rd Grade: 1:40-2:00
4th Grade: 2:00-2:20
5th Grade: 2:20-2:40
6th Grade 2:40-3:00

I've reminded students on announcements to bring a board game / electronic handheld game from home or check a board game out from class and bring it to the cafeteria. Please tell students to enter and exit cafeteria just as they do for lunch shifts. This will help with the transitions. Teachers can send students who qualified for the reward at the designated times.

Soiree Singers Performance will be Monday, December 21st at 1:30 pm

Soiree Singers Performance will be Monday, December 21st at 1:30 pm

Mr. Mark Smith, vocal music teacher at the high school, has confirmed that the Soiree Singers will be here at TRE on Monday, December 21st at 1:30 pm to perform their elementary holiday concert. We look forward to this very special program for our students.

K-2 Classes Are Invited to see a Jr. High Puppet Show 12/16 at 12:15pm

K-2 Classes are Invited to see Jr. High Puppet Show 12/16 at 12:15pm


Mr. Greg Robinson, teacher from the Jr. High, will bring his students over to TRE to perform his annual puppet show Wednesday, December 16th at 12:15pm for K-2 classes. We made arrangements for Mrs. Neely's class to switch her lunch shift so she can attend. The program will be 30 minutes.

Gingerbread Shop In Media Center December 3-4th (Pictures)

The PTA Gingerbread Shop was held in  the media center on Thursday and Friday of this week during the school day. For those parents who might be new to TRE, this is very special annual event that allows students to come down and do some holiday shopping for gifts to give to moms, dads, brothers, sisters, friends, etc. Students can walk away with several items with just a handful of change. The kids are so thoughtful in buying gifts for others and take pride in using their money wisely and buying just the right item for a friend or family member. We also make sure all students are able to buy items and have coupons available should any student need them. I would like to thank Bonnie Joly and all of her volunteers who work so hard to make this a very special event in our school year. It really brings home the message of "giving" to others during this holiday season. Thanks PTA!

Bedford Tree Lighting at Library on Monday, December 7th

The Bedford Tree Lighting program will be Monday December 7th beginning at 6:30 pm. Mrs. Kudzia’s 2nd grade class will be singing under the direction of Mrs. Edwards and all 6th grade band students in the school district will be performing as well.

Robotics Team Competes at State Competition on Saturday, December 5th

Robotics Team Competes at State Competition on Saturday: We want to wish Erin and Ken Hirsch the best as they take our robotics teams compete in the robotics state finals this Saturday, December 5th. The competition will be held at Lakeland High School in White Lake, Michigan. What a great honor for our robotics team to be in the state finals. Good Luck Techno Tigers!

Gingerbread Shop In Media Center December 3-4th

The PTA Gingerbread Shop will be in the media center both Thursday and Friday of this week during the school day. For those parents who might be new to TRE, this is very special annual event that allows students to come down and do some holiday shopping for gifts to give to moms, dads, brothers, sisters, friends, etc. Students can walk away with several items with just a handful of change. This event made a big impression on me as I watched it for the first time last year. The kids are so thoughtful in buying gifts for others and take pride in using their money wisely and buying just the right item for a friend or family member. We also make sure all students are able to buy items and have coupons available should any student need them. I would like to thank Bonnie Joly and all of her volunteers who work so hard to make this a very special event in our school year. It really brings home the message of "giving" to others. Thanks PTA!