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Board Position Nominations

5/31/2018

 
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The Tuscan PTA is looking for some amazing people to be part of our Board. The positions that are open this year are:

- President-Elect - Assists the President with all duties and functions. Works with the Executive Board, Principal and Administration to further the Tuscan PTA's goals for the school year. President-Elect will also attend President's Council, a once a month meeting with all of the districts' PTA presidents. President-Elect is a three year term - President the next year and then the Ex-Oficio the year after.

- Fundraising Co-Chair - Assist in planning and executing the major fundraisers for the PTA; provide guidance for committees that execute fundraising activities.


- 2 Committees Chairs - Responsible recruiting and assisting all committee chairs with the various events throughout the year.

- Membership Chair - manages the annual membership renewal drive and membership recruitment, processes new and renewing member applications, and maintains accurate member records.

If you know someone or would like to nominate yourself please email Whitney Swain.

Tuscan Courtyard Beatification Project

5/30/2018

 
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A message from Dylan Jones, Columbia High School student and Tuscan graduate:

I am a Junior at Columbia High School, a Life Scout in Maplewood/South Orange's Boy Scout Troop 60, and a candidate for Eagle Scout for which I have to complete an Eagle project. I have graduated from Tuscan and my sister is graduating this year as she is in 5th grade.

I recently received approvals from Tuscan Elementary School and my scout leaders for my project proposal to improve the landscaping and build a concrete paved seating area in the Courtyard at Tuscan School.

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Tuscan Wants You! March in the Memorial Day Parade!

5/28/2018

 
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Show Your Support for your School, 
Your Community & Your Country 
By Marching with us in the 
Maplewood Memorial Day Parade!

When: Monday, May 28, 8:30 AM

Where: Meet at Columbia HS student parking lot on 
W. Parker Avenue (across the street from Gleason’s Cleaners)

Come march with our own Tuscan Tiger and our extended Tuscan community (alumni, family & friends are welcome.) You’re encouraged to wear a Tuscan shirt or blue and gold. We will have tiger tails, pom poms and posters. Just bring your enthusiasm, your pride, and a parent or adult in order to march with us.

Parade will go up Parker to Maplewood Ave, through town, down Baker Street and end on Valley in front of Town Hall.

Questions? Contact Amy Merlino Coey.

Travelling Zoo is Coming to Kindergarten First Grade

5/28/2018

 
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Thanks to an anonymous PTA donor, Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be able to enjoy Wallaby Tales, a traveling zoo show, during school hours onJune 1st. The 40 minute show will feature a wallaby, other mammals and reptiles and maybe even a porcupine or macaw. (Please let your child’s teacher know if he or she is allergic to mammal fur).
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Middle School Aftercare Program

5/25/2018

 
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Are you thinking about where your 6/7/8th grader will go after school for aftercare?

Here is the answer… Registration is happening now!

Any questions… please email youthnetplus@gmail.com 

YouthNet offers the Extended Enrichment Program at both middle schools.

This program runs from dismissal - 6:00pm and follows the school calendar.

The YouthNet Extended Enrichment Program is conducted by MMS/SOMS teachers.

Students can participate in a variety of clubs and individual homework help is available.  Registration is occurring NOW!

Please go to www.somayouthnet.org for more information and to register.
Click here for a complete description of the program.

Tuscan Fiesta - Save the Date, May 18

5/18/2018

 
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Excited to announce that the Tuscan Fiesta will be on Friday, May 18th this year! We invite students and families in grades 3-5 to join us for food and fun!

When & Where: 6:30-8:00pm Tuscan Cafeteria
Who: Grades 3-5 Spanish language students & families 
What: POT LUCK—Bring your favorite dish!

There will be LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES!
ZUMBA, Spanish Dining, Spanish Dancing, Performances

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SOMSD Summer Reading Lists Online

5/18/2018

 
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2018 SOMSD Summer Reading lists are online! 

Grades K to 2 and Grades 3 to 5 lists are also available on the library webpage. 


Have a wonderful summer with lots of reading!

Win Win Win: Ongoing PTA Fundraiser through SOMaGeneralStore.com

5/18/2018

 
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Shop local for items you need on SOMaGeneralStore.com, and the PTA gets a percentage of each purchase! You can shop your favorite local stores online, such as Perch Home, Kimaya Kama, Toy Division, Sparkhouse Toys, and more, along with your favorite local makers and service providers. We have thousands of products, including gift cards to local shops (and we're starting to add restaurants too!). 

So check us out and everyone wins! 

This fundraiser is ongoing so think of SOMaGeneralStore.com every time you need to buy a birthday gift, teacher gift, housewarming gift, etc!

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Being a Kid in the Social Media Age: tips for staying healthy and safe

5/14/2018

 
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On May 14th at 11am, students in 4th and 5th grades are invited to join a presentation by Lauren Muriello, MA LPC, Chief Helping Officer at Well Being Therapy Center.

Being a Kid in the Social Media Age: Tips for Staying Happy & Safe
Topics Covered:
  • Being a Kid in the Social Media Age
  • What's happening in your brain?
  • Is it really addicting?
  • Popular apps - the old, the new
  • Are you controlled by tech companies?
  • Your Social Media Persona - Did you know?
  • Why is it so easy to be mean over social media?
  • Staying Safe
  • How to be Tech-Aware
  • Creating a Healthy Balance 

Presentation time: 40 minutes

Save the Date for the Tuscan Fair on May 5th!

5/5/2018

 
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Save the date! This year’s Tuscan Fair will be held on May 5th from 10:30-2:30.

Join us for games, rides, prizes, food, and fun right here on Tuscan’s own blacktop!

​Sign Up Genius coming soon with ways you can help with this fun-for-the-whole-family event! 

Names in the Yearbook (deadline May 5th)

5/5/2018

 
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We are going back to listing ALL student names in the yearbook this year with their class photo. If you are concerned about having your child's name listed in the yearbook, and would like it omitted, or a different/specific variation of their name used, please contact Liz Zenobi ASAP!

PARCC Hallway Monitoring Volunteers Needed

5/4/2018

 
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PARCC testing begins soon and runs for three weeks. We are looking for parent volunteers to help keep the hallways quiet while the children take the tests. Volunteer times will be from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M.  
Please sign up to volunteer here!

You do not need to have a child taking the exam to volunteer. A lot of volunteers are needed but it’s easy. You’ll have a span of uninterrupted time to catch up on that book you’ve been meaning to finish! There isn’t library on the days of the testing so if you are signed up as a library volunteer during the below times you can volunteer for this instead.

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