Originally delivered on 9/5/2022 7:58 pm

SUBJECT: PTA Newsletter 9/5/22

(to the tune of Make ‘Em Laugh)

“Welcome baaack, welcome baaaack

We’ve had a big break, now we’re baaaack!

We spent a lot of time by the pooool side

We went on vacation, oh what a ride!

We managed camp schedules, and everyone cried!

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome baaaack!”

Who is the PTA? And what do they do all year?

Kicking off the new school year, is your new PTA! Led by Prez, Nóra O’Rourke, this year is going to be a fun one! Meet your PTA Executive Board and see who will chair the special committees this year here. There are a number of vacancies for important positions within the PTA, including:

  • President Elect/Vice President

  • Event Photographer Volunteer

  • SOMA Shares/Parenting Center Liaison

  • Halloween Costume Parade Chair

  • Book Fair Chair

  • Memorial Day Parade Chair


Interested? (please say yes) You can email Nóra on tuscanptapres@gmail.com or sign up her.

Where the h*** do I drop my kids off and pick them up?!

If you’re like us, the brain is going to be a little foggy when it comes to dropping off and picking up your Tuscan Tigers, but have no fear… we got you! The Arrival and Dismissal Policy is here and contains a few important reminders (like drop off at 8:45am and pick up at 3:15pm) and a map outlining where to go.

But… but… what if I drive?

Gotta drive your TT to school? Here are some helpful reminders around traffic calming practices on school days. 

PS please don’t idle your car when dropping off and picking up. Just turn it off!

And how the h*** am I going to know all of the important dates?

Can’t remember important dates, or new to the school, and want to know all the half days and days when the school is closed? Print this puppy and stick it on your fridge! OR! Check out the calendar on the PTA website which is your one-stop-shop for all important dates. That is here.

What if my little one gets COVID?!

The South Orange and Maplewood School District (known as SOMSD from this moment moving forward) has issued Return To School Guidance, which helps to answer all of your COVID-related questions. That can be found here.

Am I going to meet my teachers? IN PERSON?!

CALM DOWN! We got you! The great news is that Back To School Night is in person this year and slated for October 13 (that will be a half day, which you know already because you clicked on and printed the calendar). Save that date!

I like the sound of this PTA… how the h*** do I join?

Find everything you need to know about the PTA here, including how to join. Let’s get at this year! Join the PTA, and help make our Tuscan community fabulous! Are you a returning parent? Please be sure to update your profile with the PTA, including your kid(s) teacher(s) within the ‘My Account’ page.

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