100th Day of School Food Drive

2/6/2024 11:07 am

For the 100th day of school, 100 ways to support our food-insecure neighbors
 

Every year, in celebration of the 100th days of school, the Tuscan community sets a goal to donate 100 items of food per class to the Our Lady of Sorrows and St Joe's food pantries.

 

Please donate according to your child's grade level. These are the most needed items at the food pantries. No glass jars for any items, please. 

 

You can send in the donations to school with your child anytime between February 1 and February 15. All teachers will have a collection box in their classrooms.  

 

Questions? Want to volunteer to help transport items to the food pantry on Feb 15th? Email Ms. Sinclair!

 
 
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K-2 Family Learning Night!

1/30/2024 12:28 pm

SOMSD Family Learning Night is this Thursday February 1, 2024!

 

There will be lots of exciting, engaging, and hands-on sessions to choose from, as well as light snacks & prize baskets to win. Pre-register here
 

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Tuscan Show playbill ads are DUE THIS WEEK

1/27/2024 3:05 pm

 

Tuscan Grownups!  Your kids have been working so hard, and now it's time to show your pride by buying an ad in the Tuscan Show Playbill!  Buy a spot for your kid and then buy a spot for your business (REALTORS, we're looking at you).  This is our ONLY FUNDRAISER for this awesome show so please consider showing your support (non-ad donations are also accepted if you're feeling generous!!).

 

Pay for ad choice (or donation!) here by Wednesday, February 1

 

 

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Author Nikkolas Smith will visit Tuscan on February 1

1/15/2024 10:26 pm

Author and artivist Nikkolas Smith will visit Tuscan on Wednesday, February 1.

 

Mrs. Popp says: Mr. Smith will read from his book The Artivist and will talk with students about the writing and illustrating process as well as ways we all can make positive changes in the world. We are very excited for his visit! 

 

You can purchase his books from Maplewood's own Words Bookstore here.

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Volunteers needed to help plan the Tuscan Fair

1/15/2024 10:18 pm

We are looking for volunteers to organize and plan the Tuscan Fair, tentatively scheduled for May. 

 

Tuscan Fair is a Saturday afternoon event where the Tuscan blacktop transforms into a mini street fair. There will be rides, games, crafts, entertainment, food, and more! If you're interested in joining the Tuscan Fair Committee, please reach out to PTA President Amanda

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Lunch and recess volunteer signups

1/3/2024 7:11 am

AND.... you can sign up on THE SAME DAY YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER!

But, please make sure you DO sign up. Last-minute drop-ins will be turned away.

 

Sign up for both lunch and recess here

The guidelines for volunteering are here

 

Questions? Reach out to Liz Millard and Wen Zhu

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Pajama Drive — and optional Pajama Day! — is this Thursday, December 21

12/18/2023 8:42 pm

Bring NEW pajamas to school on Thursday, December 21 to donate to children ages 0-18.

Tigers can wear their own pajamas to school that day! 

 

Pajamas will be donated to the Family Assistance Resource Center (FARC) and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). 

 

You can also ship or drop off donations before December 18 to PTA President Amanda at 29 Colgate Rd., Maplewood, NJ 07040

 

Questions? Email Mrs. Sinclair!

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Support the 5th Grade Fund: Smencils for Sale!

12/10/2023 7:07 pm

 
Help support the 5th Grade Fund for end-of-year activities. No, we aren't selling 5th graders! But the 5th graders ARE selling smencils (that's a scented pencil, if you're uncool). 
 

Send in $2-$5 with your Tiger (CASH ONLY) on Tuesday, December 12 to purchase the goods.  

 

Questions? Email Fabiana!

 

You can also donate to the 5th Grade Fund here

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It’s Holiday Collection time!

12/3/2023 2:20 pm

 

 
 
The PTA is collecting for our non-classroom instruction specialists, school staff, crossing guards, and more!
 
Please donate here, any amount you can give is appreciated!
 
 
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It's (Tuscan) Showtime!

11/20/2023 7:47 am

 
Your Broadway dreams CAN come true! 

 

Sign-ups for the Tuscan Show skits are now open! Register here by Friday, December 1!

 

A couple of important details to note: 

  • You will need to make a first and second choice. It is NOT first come, first serve. 
  • Skit descriptions are here. Please read the skit descriptions carefully and please make sure that the rehearsal times, Tech Week, AND the show dates work for you BEFORE you sign up. Your skit director will reach out to you after December 6, with rehearsals starting the week of December 11 at Tuscan.
  • Show dates are Friday-Sunday, April 5, 6, and 7, with Tech Week Monday-Thursday, April 1-4
  • NEW this year... your skit payment is due at the time of sign-up
  • If you need financial assistance, please reach out to our social worker, Ms. Buggy
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