Tuscan School PTA

Read Across America Week Begins March 2nd

2/28/2020

Read Across America Week
Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6, 2020

Please join us for a celebration of reading.We will celebrate a favorite book each day with a special theme day.

Monday: Where the Wild Things Are
Show your inner wild thing! The students may dress in animal print, wear an animal shirt, or wear animal ears.

Tuesday: Llama, Llama Wear Your Pajamas
Wear your pajamas to school.

Wednesday: Miss Nelson is Missing
Dress like a teacher.

Thursday: A Bad Case of Stripes
Wear stripes from head to toe.

Friday: Pinkalicious, Aqualicious, Tuscanlicious
Show your Tuscan pride. Wear your Tuscan gear or blue and yellow.

Green Team Update: Buy tix to Microplastic Madness!

2/27/2020

SOMA Film Festival is screening a kids' movie on WEDNESDAY, March 18th, 6 PM.
Get your tickets now!
It's best suited for 4-5th graders.

Microplastic Madness is the story of 56 fifth graders from P.S. 15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn - living on the front line of the climate crisis - whose actions on plastic pollution morph into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories. Perfect for all ages, this film is as enlightening as it is entertaining and we hope it starts a useful dialogue within our community!

Pizza, fresh popcorn, and water are included in your $15 purchase! Let's fill the house with Tuscan families!

100th Day Food Drive

2/3/2020

It is time for our annual 100th Day Food Drive. In order to meet the needs of the food pantry patrons, we will once again focus on the most requested and needed foods. In order to do this, we are asking each grade to collect one particular item/theme.

Kindergarten - Canned Fruit in juice NOT syrup or natural applesauce
1st - Canned Meat/Tuna
2nd - Dried beans
3rd - Low Sugar Cereal
4th - Shelf Stable Milk
5th - Rice, white, yellow or brown

The food pantries are so grateful for the donations from this drive each year and appreciate all you do to help make them such a success!

We will be collecting from February 3rd- February 18th - the 100th Day of School. (pending no snow days).

Email Mrs. Sinclair with any questions, csinclai@somsd.k12.nj.us

Save the Date: International Night on January 24

1/8/2020

International Night is back on January 24th!

It's one of the most popular events in Tuscan. Students in K-2 and their families are invited. Please come and enjoy the evening.

To make the event successful, we need to ask your support. We will send you a sign-up genius link soon. So please consider supporting our event!!

See you there!

Special Service's Dept: Frontline IEP - Parent Information Session

1/7/2020

The SOMSD is in the process of converting the Individualized Education Program management system from EasyIEP tp Frontline IEP.

Come to an information session for parents to learn more about the new system on Tuesday January 7, 2020, 7-8pm at Columbia High School Auditorium, 17 Parker Avenue.

Author Illustrator Book Signing with Jay Cooper

12/19/2019

Author and Illustrator Jay Cooper will be signing books and speaking to students in grades 2-5 on Monday, January 13th. If your child would like to order a book for him to sign, please fill out this order form and send it in with payment to Tuscan PTA by this Thursday December 19th.

You can also pay online with PayPal using the form below but please send in form as well for the book order.

5th Grade Fundraiser is December 17!

12/18/2019

Remind your kids it's time to raid their piggy banks!

The 5th Grade is hosting a sale where students can purchase Smencils (scented pencils), Spirit Sticks (backpack tags) and other fun items. Each item costs $1, and all sale proceeds go to the 5th Grade Fund.

The 5th Grade Fund helps support all of the extra field trips and fun graduation related activities that make 5th Grade so special.

Thank you for your support!

Show Our Specials Some Love!

12/14/2019

As you plan your holiday giving, please remember those that help make our Tuscan community special. Our specials teachers (Art, Music Library, PE, Academic Specialists) and staff (Nurse, Lunch Aides, Custodians, Crossing Guards) support our school every day. The PTA is collecting contributions to give to all these wonderful people to show our appreciation for all that they do for our children.

You can contribute online or send cash or check (via backpack in an envelope marked "PTA Specials Teachers & Staff). All contributions need to be submitted by December 16th.

Thank you for your generous contribution.

Come to the next Tuscan Green Team meeting!

12/4/2019

After a great zap of energy at the first Tuscan Green Team meeting, we're announcing the next meeting on Dec. 13 at 9:15 am. Mr. Bertani will again join parents and other members of the Tuscan community to firm up our priorities as we move forward to get certification from Sustainable Jersey. New members welcome too; it's all hands on deck! Email Tuscan's Green Team rep, Julia Sommer, at sommerjuliam@gmail.com for more info or just show up in the main office for the meeting!

Parenting Center Speaker Series: Mindfulness and Children, 11/20

11/15/2019

Parenting Center Speaker Series Presents: Mindfulness for Children
Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 pm Tuscan Elementary, 25 Harvard Rd

Join us for an interactive discussion to learn about the benefits of mindfulness with children. You will leave with ideas and resources to use with your own children. Please bring a stuffed animal with you.

SEPAC 11/19 Meeting - Preschool, Elementary School and Newcomers

11/15/2019

All members of our Tuscan community are invited to the next meeting for SEPAC, the Special Education and Advisory Counsel. The focus of this month's meeting is Preschool, Elementary school and Newcomers. This meeting is for everyone, whether you have a child in special education, are interested in learning more about special education services or want to support special education in our district.

This is an opportunity to meet other members of our community and get advise and support from veteran members. You will also get the opportunity to meet the Special Services Department Administration who will be discussing and answering questions about special education services in our District.

When: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Where: Seth Boyden Elementary School Cafeteria
274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood

Tuscan No Frills Fundraiser Keeps it Simple

11/2/2019

With our No Frills Fundraiser, you don't need to buy popcorn, wrapping paper, or magazine subscriptions. 100% goes to the PTA to help fund:

field trips
assemblies
classroom technology
classroom materials

Your donation helps fund items and activities that enhance your child's educational experience.

Donate Today

Thank you for your support!

Host Auditions for the 2020 Tuscan Show - Wed, Nov 20th

11/1/2019

Calling 4th and 5th grade talented Tuscan Tigers. Audition to be a host of the 2020 Tuscan Show.

Auditions will be held WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 between 6-9pm at Tuscan.

Any 4th or 5th grader at Tuscan who has not previously been a Tuscan Show host may audition. If you are interested, see the form for more information and to sign up.

Once you have signed up, the directors will email you about two weeks before with your audition time and materials which will consist of a short dance number and a selection of readings to chose from. You may select 12 -16 bars of any song to sing that you would like. This is about one verse.

Questions? Email tuscanshow@gmail.com

Socktober is Here! Sock Donation Drive has Begun

10/31/2019

We are collecting new socks during the month of October as we celebrate SOCKTOBER! All socks will be donated to some of our nearby shelters and food pantries for those in need. There will be a donation bin in the front hallway of Tuscan School for all donations.

Socktober is a national movement that gives people a fun and easy way to help those in need in our very own area. Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting new socks that will be distributed to several local food pantries and shelters. The number one clothing item asked for by those in need, at are socks.

Please reach out to Mrs. Sinclair with any questions. csinclai@somsd.k12.nj.us

Seeking Parents for Tuscan's Green Team - Meeting, Nov 6

10/29/2019

Are you interested in helping Tuscan model good sustainability practices for our children? Do you have ideas for how to make our school more environmentally friendly?

Come on Wednesday, November 6 at 9:15 to meet with Mr. Bertani and other parents who want to be part of the Tuscan Green Team! We will prioritize the most feasible and inspiring ideas and start planning next steps for working with the administration, parents and students, along with support from the district's Green Team. Passion matters more than experience!

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - Oct 10

10/4/2019

General Meeting/ Voting for New Executive Board
Attendance is encouraged for anybody with an interest in Special Education in the South Orange Maplewood School District. Introduction to the "advocacy for all" and the "support of the individual" that is at the core of what SEPAC does.

Thursday, October 10 7:30-9pm
Location: Central Office, 525 Academy Street in Maplewood

Welcome Back, Tuscan Families!

9/13/2019

Welcome back! And a special welcome to our new families!

Summer flew by, and we've got many exciting events to look forward to as we begin another school year.

Save the Date for September Events:

9/4 Teacher Appreciation Lunch
9/5 First Day of School!
9/13 Field Day - For 2 - 5th grades. Helpers needed.
9/13 Ice Cream Social - 6pm on the front lawn. Helpers needed
9/18 Back to School Night - THIS WILL BE A HALF DAY
9/19 & 9/20 Picture Day(s)! Class assignments will be given closer to the date.
9/23 First PTA meeting of the year - 7:30pm at Tuscan

Tuscan Picture Days - Sept 19 & 20, 2019

9/12/2019

Get ready for Picture Day(s) on Thursdays, Sept 19 and Friday, Sept 20th. You should have already received your Picture Day Order Forms in your child's backpack.

There are two ways to order your photo package:
• Pre-order online at iamacamera.net - Click on the “School Pre Orders” link. The Tuscan password is: Tuscan20
• Fill in the picture order form; insert cash/check, and return it to your teacher for collection. The forms must be returned by your child’s scheduled Picture Day.

*** Deadline to pre-order online is: Sept 17th. ****

** Every student will be photographed regardless of picture order so that no child will be left out. **

We are seeking volunteers for both Picture Days to help facilitate a smooth operation and help the children. If you are volunteering, you’ll be able to approve your child’s photo on the spot. We are asking for 2 volunteers per 2-hour shift. If you cannot do the 2 hour shift, you can share it with a friend (but please let us know in comments on the Signup Genius if you are doing that). Thank you so much!

Full teachers schedule:

Earlybird Discount for Yearbooks!

9/12/2019

If you place your order in September, you get a 15% discount, bringing it from $20, down to $17. Plus, the faster you order for your K-4th graders, the faster I can assign those free books to the 5th graders!

Place your yearbook order now!

That's right, if you have a 5th grader, they will receive a free yearbook this year! You don't have to do anything at all, unless you plan to customize pages, or upgrade to hardcover... this part is complicated, I know, but we'll get through it.

Sign up for Fall Enrichment - Reg. Opens Sept 12 at 9pm

9/12/2019

The registration period for the Fall after-school enrichment program begins 9/12 at 9PM (note: updated time from the printed packet sent home first day of school. Registration ends 9/19. There are lots of exciting options to choose from. All children received a packet on the first week of school with course offerings and registration/payment information.

Register online through the school district's website starting on September 12. Paper registrations must be submitted at Tuscan's main office with checks payable to SOMBOE in envelope marked Beyond the Bell Enrichment Program.

Email Jonelle Delk with any additional questions.

We Need Class Coordinators!

9/11/2019

Interested in being the Class Coordinator for your child's class?

Sign Up Now. Two volunteers needed per class.

Volunteer Class Coordinators act as the liaison between the teacher and the parents/guardians throughout the year. Some of the duties of the Class Coordinator include: Collecting class contact information at the beginning of the year, organizing parties, recruiting volunteers for parties and to chaperone class trips, collecting money for holiday and end-of-year teacher gifts, coordinating donations for the class basket for the Tuscan PTA auction. The time commitment is approximately 4 hours per month.

Also--this is a great volunteer opportunity for working parents who want to volunteer but cannot be in the school during the day. Contact Carla Morreale with any questions: carlamorr@gmail.com.

Special Services Back to School Night, Sept 10

9/5/2019

The Dept. of Special Services will be having Back To School Night on Tuesday, Sept. 10th from 7pm - 8:30pm at the Columbia High School auditorium. Come out to hear about all of the new initiatves being put into place this year, including a new IEP system, improved communications, and new staff positions and teacher initiatives. See letter below for details.

Cub Scouts Open to Girls & Boys

8/30/2019

Now is the perfect time for boys and girls to join Maplewood Pack 3 Cub Scouts.
- Cub Scout Dens are grade specific, K-5
- Cub Scouts is “Family Scouts”. The entire family takes part in many events - Camping, hiking...
- Pinewood Derby, Rocket Launch, STEM, Cubmobile Races

For more information, email Jcblixt@gmail.com

Field Day Helpers needed - Sept 13

8/30/2019

Welcome back to Tuscan! Field Day is right around the corner and it's such a great team building event for our students and teachers. This day couldn't happen without all you amazing volunteers!

FD19 will be held on Friday, September 13 and is open to 2nd-5th graders We need lots of volunteers for each grade level.
Sign up to help and learn more.

I scream, you scream...Time for Ice Cream Social - Sept 13

8/22/2019

It's time for the Tuscan Ice Cream Social and we need your help to make it a success!

Please sign up to volunteer for a shift between 5:30-8:30pm.
It's fun and you'll be very popular with your kids and their friends!

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Read Across America Week Begins March 2nd

Green Team Update: Buy tix to Microplastic Madness!

100th Day Food Drive

Save the Date: International Night on January 24

Special Service's Dept: Frontline IEP - Parent Information Session

Author Illustrator Book Signing with Jay Cooper

5th Grade Fundraiser is December 17!

Show Our Specials Some Love!

Come to the next Tuscan Green Team meeting!

Parenting Center Speaker Series: Mindfulness and Children, 11/20

SEPAC 11/19 Meeting - Preschool, Elementary School and Newcomers

Tuscan No Frills Fundraiser Keeps it Simple

Host Auditions for the 2020 Tuscan Show - Wed, Nov 20th

Socktober is Here! Sock Donation Drive has Begun

Seeking Parents for Tuscan's Green Team - Meeting, Nov 6

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting - Oct 10

Welcome Back, Tuscan Families!

Tuscan Picture Days - Sept 19 & 20, 2019

Earlybird Discount for Yearbooks!

Sign up for Fall Enrichment - Reg. Opens Sept 12 at 9pm

We Need Class Coordinators!

Special Services Back to School Night, Sept 10

Cub Scouts Open to Girls & Boys

Field Day Helpers needed - Sept 13

I scream, you scream...Time for Ice Cream Social - Sept 13

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