SEPAC 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.

Order 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

Lace 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. 

Pick Up & Drop Off Details

9/6/2022 10:25 pm

Welcome Back Tigers!

9/6/2022 10:18 pm

Tuscan School PTA Welcomes You to 2022-2023 School Year

8/30/2022 6:57 pm

Dear New and Returning Tuscan Elementary School Families,

We welcome our new students and their families to Tuscan Elementary! We are so happy that your child will be joining our great school this year. As parents and caregivers of current Tuscan Elementary students, we know it is emotional and challenging starting a new school, but it is also exciting. Magically, our kids start to read, form new friendships and become smart little humans. Parents make new friends too. With Covid19 better under control and construction near completion this should be a full year of programming and connection. 

In the meantime, there is much to think about, and you, no doubt, will have lots of questions about how it will work at your new school. Your teachers will reach out before the first day with instructions for their individual classrooms. They always come out to greet you and their students to escort them to class. For K-2 it is mandatory that you stay in line with your student. Signs are posted to indicate where you will line up. 

2022-23 PTA Executive Board

6/20/2022 5:16 pm

Last Wednesday, June 15, we had the last PTA meeting of the school year and our elections. Congratulations to the new Executive Board:

• President: Nóra O’Rourke

• Vice President: open position, TBD!

• Vice President of Equity and Inclusion: Joanne Charles

• Treasurer: Mark Slosberg

• Communications/Newsletter Editor: Emma Maksimovic

• Secretary: Laurie Gates

Please congratulate and thank these fabulous volunteers. Remember, we still NEED YOU next year. There are many positions available, some with significant time commitments and some with little. We will write some role descriptions and post them over the summer. 

Last Week of School!

6/20/2022 5:05 pm

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night! I hate to go and leave this pretty sight… well folks, it’s been real. What a year we’ve had. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve sledded, we’ve danced, and we’ve laughed so hard, we’ve cried. Thanks for tuning in.

A few reminders about the school days this week:

• Monday 6/20 and Tuesday 6/21 are normal school days 8:45am - 3:15pm 
• Wednesday 6/22 - Friday 6/24 are 4 hour days, dismissal is at 12:45pm. Pack a big snack, lunch will not be served
• The Tuscan Rainbow is happening on Friday (yes, the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!). See previous post here for more details. 

It's Rainbow Time!

6/14/2022 9:39 pm

It's time to start planning for our annual last-day-of-school-rainbow photo! We are short on space this year, but not on creativity. 

Please start preparing for your child/children to wear the color for their grade that day, Friday, 6/24. Any shade of the color is fine!

Color assignments (your child should wear the color to match their current grade this year):

• Kindergarteners: purple
• First graders: blue
• Second graders: green
• Third graders: yellow
• Fourth graders: orange
• Fifth graders: red - NOTE: all 5th graders will be given a red shirt on Thursday, 6/23 as a gift to celebrate their moving up. 

Feel free to email us at tuscanschoolpta@gmail.com if you need a shirt in your child's color.

If you have a shirt to lend or gift, let us know!