Dr. Eddie Fergus, Associate Professor at Temple University, and consultant to SOMSD on the Intentional Integration Initiative, is hosting an information session on Tuesday March 9 at 7 pm. 

Join the Zoom Meeting here.  Meeting ID: 207 398 0593.  Passcode: equity

In addition,
Calling all Middle and High School Parents of Color 

Dr. Fergus is looking for more parents of color to be in the parent focus groups he is running. It's a one-time commitment of 30-45 minutes for parents of middle and high school students. If you have a middle schooler or high schooler or have a friend or neighbor who does, please share this information with them.  

South Orange Maplewood Community/Parent Focus Group Sign Up

This is Read Across America Week - a great excuse to read, and also to wear PJs to school (at least on Wednesday!). See the graphic below for dress-up details.

In prior years, we would have advertised this week's events with and around Dr. Seuss, as this week of the year was originally chosen for RAA in honor of Theodor Geisel's March 2 birthday. But, starting in 2017, the National Education Association stepped away from Dr. Suess, as "some of the most classic and beloved titles... draw on racist tropes and images." As a result, we are too.

​To learn more about this history, this article is a good start.

Can we count you in? Tonight is the night for a fun family game-hour... Though 4th and 5th graders may be brave enough to play solo, we're told the best experience is with a team (which, in pandemic times, means everyone that can fit on your couch!) Prizes include spirit wear, gift certificates to Palmers and the Village Ice Cream Parlour, plus candy, candy, and MORE CANDY!

LOG IN at 7pm HERE.         Meeting ID: 272 488 8937               Passcode: TIGERS

The Answer is: All Tuscan Tigers! Join us this Friday night for an hour of free, fun, trivia... right from the comforts of your couch! Play as a family team or individually. All are welcome!
Pre-registration is greatly appreciated. Dial-in & prize details will be shared closer to the date!

Tuscan parent, PTA board member, and professional photographer Tracy Sham created this gem for our Tiger family. What's not to love!!? If you are a Tuscan family and did NOT receive an eNews this morning, make sure the PTA knows you are 'here', by clicking here.  Not receiving texts and emails from SOMSD with details about snow days, virtual days and more, email ROARforTuscan, ASAP!

Special thanks to Tuscan fourth grader Amelia P. for documenting that crazy Tiger with their boombox, pizzas and more, alllll summer long.... Wonder if she'll get a pic of that cat in the snow?!?