Tuscan PTA Ice Cream Social is this Friday Sept 30th!
9/26/2022 3:40 pm
Like Ice cream? Hanging out? Like those two things together? This Friday, September 30, the annual Tuscan PTA Ice Cream Social is BACK! Each student will be issued with two free tickets, and additional tickets will be available for $2 each. Just show up on Friday to the front lawn at Tuscan at 5:30pm and have some fun! Non-dairy options will be available. Want to help? We need you! Sign up here.
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Come and meet the PTA!
9/18/2022 9:37 pm
Our very first meeting of the year will take place on September 28 at 7:30pm and will be a great chance to hear from President and Tuscan parent, Nora O’Rourke on what to expect from the PTA over the coming school year. The meeting is open to everyone, so please come and join us. Can’t make it? Don’t worry! You can see upcoming meetings here. Dial in details will be shared closer to the date.
Read MoreRemember, remember, these dates for September
9/18/2022 9:34 pm
Remember, remember, these dates for September
School is closed September 26 and 27 to observe Rosh Hashanah. The District helpfully puts the full 2022-23 school year calendar on its website, which can be found here. And don't forget you can also view the Tuscan PTA calendar here (and subscribe to it!) which also includes District dates.
Read MoreVolunteer in the Classroom!
9/18/2022 9:32 pm
Get in the ‘room
Now that we’re back Ms.Majeed would like to reintroduce the classroom volunteer. Do you think you’d like to do this? No? Would you rather help out but outside of the school? There will also be an opportunity for family volunteers to help tidy up the exterior of the school. Next week, we’ll include a sign up sheet for those of you who’d like to lend a helping hand. Think about it!
What does this mean for recess volunteers?
As more families are vaccinated and CDC guidelines evolve, the District wants to move towards normality and pre-Covid schedules. It was a strain on schools having to start recess earlier, maintain academic schedules and monitor non-certified persons on premises. A HUGE thank you to everyone for helping out.
Read MoreSEPAC Chats are Back!
9/15/2022 7:10 pm
SEPAC chats are back!
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is hosting two informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers in the district. The ‘Cup Chats’ are BYOC, so please bring your own coffee or other choice of beverage!
The chats will be held:
- Sunday, September 18, 3:00-4:00pm @ Leilo’s Sweet Shop, 306 Main Street in West Orange
- Tuesday, September 20, 9:15-10:15am (Rain Date: Thursday 9/22) @ Memorial Park, corner of Baker & Valley in Maplewood
More info can be found here.
Read MoreOrder your Tuscan 2022-23 Yearbook in September and get 10% off!
9/15/2022 6:29 am
The school year has only just begun, but it is already time to start thinking about yearbooks!
Ordering in September means a 10% discount! (You have until May to order, so do not have to order now, September is simply the time to get a discount.)
Treering prints beautiful books, plus for every book printed they plant a tree. You are able to customize pages with their user-friendly website - the first two custom pages are included in the yearbook price (approx $21).
Click here for more info
Read MoreLace up your runners
9/11/2022 4:18 pm
On September 17, the streets of Newstead will be shut for the annual 5km run/walk event. This run is the kick off to the SOMA running calendar and a great fundraiser for a wonderful cause. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in one of our most loved community events, with the race starting at 9AM from the South Mountain School Annex. This is a chip timed-run and there will be a dedicated Kid’s Fun Run (sponsored by the Able Baker) that will take place shortly after the 5K completion. And if you have a conflict for Saturday, you can still run or walk virtually anytime that weekend. Race registration is $35 and is easy to do through our RunSignUp page. All registrants receive our popular race day T-shirt, while supplies last!
Beyond The Bell is BACK!
9/11/2022 4:15 pm
Pour yourself a coffee, crack your knuckles, and fire up your computer as registration for Beyond The Bell goes live on Tuesday (September 13) at 7am. All the info you need is here. Have any questions? Send them here: beyondthebell@somsd.k12.nj.us.
Read MorePick Up & Drop Off Details
9/6/2022 10:25 pm
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.
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!
Welcome Back Tigers!
9/6/2022 10:18 pm
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“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:
Interested? (please say yes) You can email Nóra on tuscanptapres@gmail.com or sign up here. |
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Upcoming Events
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- Thursday, November 28
- Friday, November 29
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