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Tuscan Show Ads on Sale Now!

1/17/2023 5:43 pm

Take out an ad to congratulate your TT for their awesome performance in the Tuscan Show. Buy a spot for your kid and then buy a spot for your business (REALTORS, we're looking at you).

 

Feel free to send this link to grandparents, godparents, friends & funcles- they can “check out” as a GUEST on the PTA Tool Kit page, and they need to fill out the form too!

 

Deadline for payment and submissions is February 10. It's a two-step process:  

First, pay for your ad here.

Then, submit your ad copy and photos (if applicable) here.

full page: 7.5" x 10" - $100.00

1/2 page: 7.5" x 4.75" - $50.00

1/4 page: 4.75" x 3.5 - $25.00

Text only - $15.00

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SOMA ROCKS!

1/12/2023 6:25 am

 

Get out!

 

You have to commute. You are working your socks off. You deserve a night out. SOMA Rocks - this year on January 21 - happens to be your answer. It’s a fun night out. It’s local. It’s for a stellar cause. This fundraising concert aims to benefit the Columbia School Music Program. Buy tickets here.

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MLK Observance and Luminary Lighting

1/11/2023 6:22 am

The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (this year it's January 16), and the SOMA Community Coalition On Race is selling luminaries to be decorated and lit on the day. They will hold their annual observance at Columbia High School. Information on that event can be found here, and details on how to buy your luminary can be found here. Let’s light up the night!

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January Recess & Lunch Volunteers

1/5/2023 12:14 pm

 

You know how you've been meaning to volunteer at the school more and now you've made a new year's resolution about it? Here's your chance -- we need your help in January.  Set aside some time to brighten the kids' day! Sign up here.

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Join Us: Last PTA meeting of 2022

12/19/2022 7:30 pm

Wednesday, December 21 is the last PTA meeting of the year. Join us from 7:30pm to 8:30pm to close out the year and hear about what 2023 has in store. Joining instructions can be found here. 
 
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Lost & Found Update

12/19/2022 6:35 am

Reunite with old friends

Where is the left glove?! What happened to that sweater granny knit?! Is the school really a big void that swallows water bottles?! Find the answers to your soul searching questions in the Lost and Found that is wheeled out every day at drop off and dismissal. Anything unclaimed will be donated. We've extended the deadline and the Lost and Found will be rolled out until the week after the Winter Break.

 

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Donate a Toy, Donate your Coat

12/14/2022 6:36 am

The Parenting Center is now accepting toy donations, which will be given as gifts to children living in SOMA. More info can be found here but the Parenting Center is accepting donations until December 16.
 
SOMA Shares is collecting gently used and freshly laundered baby to teen-styled/sized winter coats, snow boots and snow pants. We will also collect new hats and gloves. Drop off at 6 Oberlin Street, Maplewood until December 17. Questions? Email somashareseveryday@gmail.com. 
 
 
 
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SEPAC SOMA Out-of-District Placement meet up: Tuesday December 6th

12/5/2022 10:33 am

 
Do you have a child in an out-of-district school?
 

SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and guardians of Special Education students with an out-of-district placement, whether it's through SOMSD, unilateral or private. Join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaisons Ann Leeb and Katie Rumley for an hour of informal conversation about common experiences, questions and concerns. Connect and network!

 

When: Tuesday, December 6, 9:30am

Where: Elitist Coffee, 154 Valley St in South Orange

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Pajama Drive & Pajama Day!

12/2/2022 6:42 am

 
 
Each year our school, under the guidance of the wonderful Ms. Claire Gianni Sinclair, collects warm pajamas for our community.
 
Kids also celebrate with Pajama Day on December 16th!!
 
You can drop new pajamas to your class on December 16th or send directly to Nora before December 15th. Check out all the information here.  
 
Thank you for making this season better and brighter for our neighbors!!!
 
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Holiday Gift Fund: Specialists, School Staff & Crossing Guards

12/1/2022 12:04 pm

It takes a village...or a whole school to enrich our kids daily lives.
 
At the holidays, the PTA collects for non-classroom special-subject teachers, lunch and administrative staff, custodial and nursing staff and our crossing guards. We ask a lot but please give as generously as you can to those that give so much of themselves for our kids!!
 
You can contribute to the fund here or give cash or a check (payable to Tuscan PTA) in a sealed envelope addressed to the PTA Treasurer to your child's teacher by December 18th. 
 
 
 
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