A Farewell from Nora, our amazing 2023-23 PTA President

7/10/2023 11:05 am

Like my friend above, we might be a little worn, a little lopsided but still, what an amazing year! 

It was a year of coming together. There was no ice cream left or vegetable ignored as we brought back old favorites, the Ice Cream Social and the Farmers Market.  

The kids dressed up, ate candy, and amazed us with jump-rope talent at the Harvest Festival. 

We got to sit again in those little desks for BTSN, watch our kids at Lunch/Recess, and roam the halls for a spectacular Art Show. The Book Fair return was an outrageous success, and our hearts and seats were full at the epic Tuscan Show.  Tuscan Movie Night saw a sea of families having fun together on the new blacktop and who couldn’t smile at the Rainbow or admire that beautiful yearbook?

There was no Fall or Spring fundraiser this year, but we helped Covid- & construction-worn classrooms, added new speakers and recess equipment, new outdoor seating, and a sensory walk (on its way). 

We helped our families, encouraged reading, invited authors and musicians and went on field trips. We said goodbye to two favorite beloved people and welcomed new eager Tuscan Tigers with their t-shirts from Spirit Wear. We celebrated our teachers, and we did our best!

June 21 is Mr. Leonel Day!

6/20/2023 6:27 am

For 15 years he has cleaned up the messes (and there have been some doozies), helped out at lunch, supported our events, taken awesome photos and has made our kids smile and laugh.  On June 21, please send your student in wearing a fun hat or shirt AND wear one yourself at drop off. Let's give Mr. Leonel has a fun memory as he retires!!  There are lots of paper hat tutorials online if you don't have something handy at home, or just decorate an ordinary hat!! We will warm his heart as he has warmed ours!

End of School Specials & Staff Gift Fund - DEADLINE EXTENDED

6/19/2023 11:20 pm

 

UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 20!

The PTA is collecting end-of-year gift funds for our Specials teachers (art, P.E., music, library, Spanish) and non-teacher Staff (front office, nurse, admins, academic interventionists, social workers, lunch aides, custodians, crossing guards...)

Any amount is appreciated! Please donate by June 16 here>> 

Reminder: No School on Friday June 16 in honor of Juneteenth

6/15/2023 6:30 am

School's almost out! But don't forget, school's closed this Friday, June 16th off for Juneteenth. Mark your calendars. 

Why are your children out Friday, but the federal Juneteenth holiday is Monday? Great question! The answer: New Jersey made Juneteenth a holiday before the federal government did, and the state observes the holiday on the third Friday of June. 

Here’s a great resource from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., that you can use to learn about and discuss Juneteenth with your TT!

End of School Specials & Staff Gift Fund

6/10/2023 7:20 am

The PTA is collecting end-of-year gift funds for our Specials teachers (art, P.E., music, library, Spanish) and non-teacher Staff (front office, nurse, admins, academic interventionists, social workers, lunch aides, custodians, crossing guards...)

Any amount is appreciated! Please donate by June 16 here>> 

Author Visit: Rebecca Gardyn Levington, Thursday, June 8

6/7/2023 3:52 pm

The Tuscan PTA is hosting a visit to our school by local author, poet, & journalist 

Order your Fall school supplies by June 20

6/4/2023 6:15 pm

Why order through SchoolKidz?

-All the teacher-approved supplies in one easy box

-Save the hassle of driving from store to store

-Avoid out of stock items and delivery delays

-Delivery to your door is included

-A portion of sales helps financially insecure Tuscan families purchase supplies

Order now (before you forget!) - Orders due JUNE 20

www.shopttkits.com

Account #88823

Select your child's grade for the '23-'24 school year 

Questions? Amanda at amandatheeditor@gmail.com

Lights, Camera, Black Top Action

5/30/2023 10:03 pm

The Tuscan Movie Night is this coming Friday, June 2nd! We are so excited to share this event with you. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect:

If you're planning on coming, please consider signing up to help with set up, break down, snack distribution, etc. Nothing is a heavylift, but many hands make light work! Sign up here!

March With Fellow Tuscan Tigers in the Memorial Day Parade

5/22/2023 9:21 pm

We want YOU to march in the Maplewood Memorial Day Parade! 

Join your fellow Tuscan Families as we march (bike, scoot, etc) in the Maplewood Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29! 

Wear your favorite Tuscan Spirit Wear and meet at the CHS parking lot near 7 West Parker Ave. at 8:30 a.m.

Parade starts at 9 a.m. on West Parker, travels through the Village, and ends at 10 a.m. at Town Hall. Need Spirit Wear? Find that here.  

Have a convertible car we can use? Want to help organize? Contact PTA VP Amanda Durett Cercone at amandatheeditor@gmail.com

The parade route is here. 

The PTA Needs YOU!

5/14/2023 11:02 pm