Thanksgiving drive is underway

10/31/2022 9:53 pm

Every November, the PTA raises money for Tuscan families to help them with their Thanksgiving meal.  We hope to help between 35 and 40 families and raise between $3,500 and $4,000 by November 18.

Want to help? Here's how:

• Donate online here
• Send a check to your child’s classroom made payable to the Tuscan PTA - please write ‘Thanksgiving Drive’ in the memo line
• Send cash to your child’s classroom in an envelope marked ‘Thanksgiving Drive’.

Any donations will be used by the PTA to purchase grocery store gift cards. We will give these to Ms. Buggy, our school social worker. We use grocery store gift cards so each family can celebrate the holiday according to their own tastes and cultural traditions.

Tuscan Show Director Information Meeting is tonight!

10/26/2022 10:51 am

 Thinking about directing a skit? Directed last year and can’t wait to do it again? Not sure what this all means?

 

Come to the Director Information Meeting tonight at 8pm. Link and info at tuscanshow.com

 

This show CANNOT be done without YOU.  NO COMMITMENT needed to join the meeting, come to see what the fun is all about.We promise you will not be disappointed and you will be an important piece to one of the biggest and most beloved Tuscan events.

**Please note, the Tuscan Show is for grades 1-5, HOWEVER if you have a kindergartner and want to direct, your kindergartner CAN be in your skit. (It's all about the perks :) Join the meeting to find out more!

 

Shameless emotional video: https://youtu.be/DNuCqRbcLOo 

 

SPIRIT WEAR IS BACK! 

10/23/2022 7:53 pm

The spirit wear online store has been restocked and is now live! Hits include adult sizing in the Silly Tiger and Ringer T!  Check it out here. Spirit Wear will also be available for sale at the Harvest Fest.

First SEPAC Meeting of the Year - Monday October 17th

10/16/2022 9:42 pm

SEPAC is back! The first SEPAC meeting of the year is Monday October 17th at 7:30pm. 

Susie Budine, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, will share an overview of Special Education in our district. Learn more about programming and services, the intervention process, and our Special Education student population. Click here to join the meeting or watch a livestream of the presentation on the SOMSD YouTube channel. All are welcome!

SEPAC is the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee for SOMSD. Please visit sepacsoma.org to learn more about SEPAC, this meeting, or to sign up for meeting notices. 

Half Days

10/9/2022 7:35 pm

This week we have two half days: 

Tuesday October 11 (Staff Professional Development day)

Thursday October 13 (BTS Night, baby). Dismissal is at 12:45pm on both days. Pack a big snack, no lunch at school unless your TT attends the Y Aftercare, please send them in with lunch if they'll be with the Y. 

ALSO, THIS IS IMPORTANT! If you are attending BTS night, you MUST 10000000% be masked up. And have fun. That is all.

Just say NO to bullying

10/9/2022 7:29 pm

This week is Anti-Bullying week, and every day has a different theme. Check it out!

Monday: World Day of Bullying Prevention ( Wear blue as the official color for the World Day of Bullying Prevention!)

Tuesday: H.E.R.O Day (Help Everyone Respect Others by dressing as your favorite superhero!)

Wednesday: Workout Wednesday (Wear workout gear to show that we can “work out” our problems with kindness!)

Thursday: Dare To Be Different (Wear a mix n match outfit to show how you can dare to be different!)

Friday: Free Spirit Friday (Dress to show something you support or care about (like your school, an organization, or sports team!)

YEARBOOK UPDATES!

10/3/2022 9:28 pm

 

5% Discount in October: Want to check 'Order Yearbook' off your to-do list? Receive a 5% discount if ordering in October! For detailed instructions, see the attached flyer. More of the last-minute type? You have until the Spring so we'll remind you later.

 

Yearbooks for 5th Graders: Softcover yearbooks with 2 customizable pages *will* be complimentary this year for 5th grade students. This is not yet reflected in Treering, but there is no need to rush to order. You can always upgrade to a hardcover and add custom pages for an extra fee up until April 27th. If you're not interested in customizing any pages or upgrading to a hardcover -- you don't have to do anything on TreeRing; your 5th grader will receive a book.

 

Send Us Your Snaps: We've created a Google Drive folder where families can upload photos from events throughout the year, such as photos from the Tuscan Ice Cream Social! We prefer group shots so that we can ensure we get all kids into the yearbook! Please include the name and grade of child within the file name. Alternatively, you can email photos to tuscanyearbook@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Remember, 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.