Register your Tiger(s) for the 2026 Walk-a-Thon!
9/22/2026 6:37 am

Get Walk-a-thon ready! Sign up your Tiger(s) now to collect pledges for our biggest fundraiser of the school year. The Walk-a-thon funds virtually ALL of our Tuscan events and assemblies.
Can you help us make it to our goal of $33K? Sign up here!
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Reminder: Thursday 9/17 is a 4 hr day (1pm dismissal) for BTSN
9/12/2026 3:15 pm
Reminders:
- Lunch will not be served, please back a snack for your Tiger(s)!
- Y aftercare is still running
Welcome Back to School Coffee
8/18/2026 9:44 am
Welcome Back to School with Coffee…on us!
Come celebrate (or cry…we don’t judge) over the first day of school with a cup of coffee on us from @grapevinemobilebar. Meet on the Tuscan Front Lawn on Tuesday, September 1st, right after drop off. Meet (or reunite with) Tuscan Families. Chat with our new President, Katie.
If this is your very first drop off or your last ever first day of elementary school, take a deep breath. We got you!!
Tuscan End of Year Gifting 2026
6/9/2026 1:59 pm
While your class coordinators are collecting funds for teachers and paras, our PTA is collecting for all of the other wonderful adults in & around Tuscan.
That includes specials teachers, related service providers, crossing guards, custodians, lunch aides, security guards, office staff and more!
Let’s show these hard working individuals our appreciation by donating here by June 18th!
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The Tuscan Art Show is WEDNESDAY NIGHT!
5/18/2026 1:49 pm
Volunteers Needed for the Tuscan Fair this Saturday
5/12/2026 11:18 am
Tuscan Fair is THIS WEEKEND and we are far, far away from filling our volunteer spots. The Fair CAN NOT run without volunteers. PLEASE sign up for something, but especially sno cones, popcorn, and drink servers. Yes, your kids can help. Yes, non-Tuscan families can sign up. Yes, high schoolers and middle schoolers can sign up. Slots are 45 mins so you can still enjoy the Fair before or after your slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BA8A922A0FD0-63352460-tuscan#/
Read MoreUpcoming Events
4/26/2026 7:55 pm
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Please save the date for these upcoming events!
Monday, May 4, 7 p.m. - SEPAC SOMA: The Transition to Middle or High School @CHS Cafeteria, 17 Parker Ave., Maplewood
Tuesday, May 5, 7 p.m. Tuscan Spring Concert @South Orange Middle School auditorium Tuscan Spring Concert featuring our 5th grade orchestra and band and our 4th and 5th grade choruses! |
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Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. - Tuscan Garden Planting Day. Meet at the Garden on the front lawn. Reach out to Jenn with any questions - dugan.jennifer@gmail.com
Thursday, May 14, 8-9:15 p.m. Together We Bloom: Talking to your Children about Neurodiversity. It's a Zoom meeting - more details to come!
Friday, May 15 - Deadline to order your Tuscan softcover yearbook
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Tuscan Fair
Wednesday, May 20, 5-7 p.m. Tuscan Art Show |
Get Ready for the Tuscan Fair on May 16th!
4/9/2026 2:07 pm
Rides! Games! Music! Food! Crafts! Prizes! Face Painting! Bubbles! Sensory Zone! ...and MORE!
The Tuscan Fair is Saturday, May 16th from 11am - 3pm
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
This event CAN NOT happen without the Tuscan Community.
Parents, caregivers, grandparents, community members,
MMS, SOMS, and CHS students are welcome to volunteer! SIGN UP HERE
TICKET INFO!
Tickets need to be purchased to enjoy rides, games, food, and crafts. Bubble Zone, Sensory Zone, and Lawn Games are FREE.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Fair or at one of our pre-sales. Pre-sale prices are the same as day of sale prices.
Online pre-sales: NOW until 5pm on Friday, May 8th.
Online pre-sale tickets will be available for pick up the day of the Fair at the ticket booth.
Purchase your online pre-sale tickets here.
In-person pre-sales: May 13th, 14th, and 15th on the blacktop.
Cash or Tap to Pay
Volunteer to help sell pre-sale tickets here
Questions? Amanda at amandatheeditor@gmail.com
Read MoreCalling all student artists to design the Tuscan Yearbook cover!
4/6/2026 2:55 pm
Design a yearbook cover to the theme "SUPERHEROES" and submit entries to your teacher by Wednesday, April 8. All grades are eligible to enter and win.
Entries must be in color on a vertical 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper and include "TUSCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2025-26" and the theme “SUPERHEROES.” Grown-ups, please review spelling!
Any art medium may be used! Crayons, pencils, paint, pastels, markers, etc. and also digital media. **If using digital media, the creation must be your own and not copied and pasted images.
- Include the student's first and last name, grade, and teacher on the back of the paper.
- Flyers will be sent home with your Tuscan Tiger soon with details.
The yearbook team will select from the submissions and our Tuscan Faculty and Staff will vote for the winner. The winning cover will be announced at the Tuscan Art Show in May. One submission per student, please.
Questions: TuscanYearbook@gmail.com
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Get Your SOMA Swish Tickets!
3/26/2026 9:23 pm
Buy tickets here!
The Tuscan PTA Needs You!
Upcoming Events
- Monday, September 28
- Tuesday, September 29
- Friday, October 2
- Monday, October 12
- Wednesday, October 21