JOIN US FOR A MATH PARENT WORKSHOP WITH GREG TANG.

Location : Tuscarora Nation House 5226 Walmore Road, Lewiston, New York 14092 Date: Wednesda y, M a y 1 3th Time: 6 :00 p .m. Parents from all elementary buildings are welcome! Greg has worked with students in nearly every state and has been described as ‘revolutionary,’ and ‘astounding,’ for the way he inspires even the most reluctant learners. In just one hour, Greg can bring parents and teachers together by helping parents gain a better understanding of new teaching methods and standards. He will show parents a few simple but effective ways you can help your children now that will have big payoffs later. Kids benefit the most when everyone works together!

Tonight is our Chiavetta's Barbecue I hope to see everyone there. Pre-Orders ready at 4pm.

Happy Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to all faculty and staff of Tuscarora School for their team work and dedication to children. Thank you to Home School for hosting a Staff Appreciation luncheon, your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Dr. Lynn Fusco, Superintendent and Ms. Allison Brady, Business Manager will join our Home School meeting on Monday, May 18th

at 6 PM for a NW budget presentation.

NW Budget Vote is Tuesday, May 19th

Niagara Wheatfield District Tuscarora Indian School 716-215-3670

Skarure? Ekwehewe Yerihedya?ta

Elizabeth Corieri, Yekujderisne

You can find an electronic version of Tuscarora Times at: www.nwcsd.k12.ny.us

Office and Community News May 7, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 7 – CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN BBQ 4 – 6 PM. MAY 11 – 22 PARENTS AS READING PARTNERS MAY 13 – GREG TANG AT TUSCARORA NATION HOUSE 6-8 COMMON CORE PARENT NIGHT EVERYONE INVITED MAY 18 – 22 BOOK FAIR IN THE LIBRARY MAY 21 – CULTURE NIGHT 6- 8

BIKE RODEO COMING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015 EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2015 SCHOOL CAFETERIA NO MORE BORROWING LUNCH MONEY YOUR OUTSTANDING BALANCES MUST BE PAID IN FULL.

COLLEGE GRADUATES NEEDED – PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE SO WE CAN

ACKNOWLEDGE AND INVITE YOUR COLLEGE GRADUATE TO OUR ANNUAL

GRADUATION DINNER. PLEASE DON’T ASSUME WE KNOW, PLEASE CALL. NYAWEH.

KINDERGARTEN 2015-16 REGISTRATION & SCREENING WEEK Children must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2015 to be eligible for Kindergarten this coming fall. Kindergarten screening will take place May 11-15. BEADWORK HELP NEEDED Tuscarora Graduation Dinner is approaching quickly. We are looking for your help for graduation gifts for our 6

th Grade, Seniors and

College graduates. If you would like to help there are some pre-cut kits -already cut out and glued together ready to be beaded at the office. If you would like to make a gift for a specific family member or friend please let us know and we will be sure it is labelled for them. Nyah weh

FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER Cakewalk & Social Dancing Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 4 – 9 PM at Tuscarora Nation House 5226 Walmore Road Lewiston 14092. FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER AVAILABLE 4 – 5:30 PM. Social beginning at 5:30. Cake Walk – Show off your creativity and donate a cake for the cake walk. Basket Raffle, 50/50 raffle. All Proceeds to Gathering at the Heart of Niagara (GATHON INC.) Contact info: 716-480-4417

169th Tuscarora Picnic planning meeting Tuesday, May 19. At 7PM at Tuscarora Nation House. Help needed!

NO GREAT LAW DVD showing this week. We will resume viewings on Friday, May 15, 2015 with two showings from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Nation House. Nya weh to all of you who have been voting for Tuscarora School on the wkbw.com weather machine website. Your votes have moved us up to second place and we hope to be closing in on first place over the weekend! Your help is much appreciated to bring Andy Parker and his weather machine for an assembly to Tuscarora school for our students. To vote go to wkbw.com then to the weather/weather machine Put in County: Niagara School: Tuscarora Weather word of the day: _____ check Facebook or call us at school 215-3670 the word changes daily. Then enter the code that is shown for you. WE CAN DO THIS WITH YOUR HELP!

Welcome to The Weather Machine! Meteorologist Andy

Parker will literally bring the weather into your school!

The Weather Machine is capable of producing all types of

weather elements, from actual tornados & lightning to

snowstorms and just about anything in between. The

auditorium presentation is upbeat, edge of your seat and

filled with energy as the secrets of the atmosphere are

unlocked and demonstrated with the assistance of student

scientists selected from the audience. See it in action here! May Contest Ends Sunday May 17th at 6pm

Watch Channel 7 Each Morning @ 5:15am & 6:15am Get the “Weather Word of the Day”

Then Vote for your School Here

Girls Summer Lacrosse League Field: 7000 Lockport road, Niagara falls New York at the town of

Niagara recreation center (not affiliated with the actual rec center) For: ages 14-17 and 18-up

When: Friday's starting June 19-August 7th Time: 14-17 4pm-6pm 18-up 6pm-8pm

We need 60 girls to sign up for each age group to make 4 teams. Prices:18-up goalies $60/returning players $65/new players $70

Ages 14-17 goalies $50 / players $55 Sign-ups are all month long in May but we will have Two sign

up days may 13 and May 27. Must Email niagaraladieslax@gmail regarding sign-ups

High Honor 95-100% Gabrielle Capton – gr7 Jessa Hill – gr8 Connor Allen – gr8 Clinton Egeland – gr8 Noah Greene – gr8 Kamerin Litten – gr8 Brianna Walker – gr8 Deidre Antone - gr9 Reanna Hewitt - gr9 Jordan Johnson - gr9 Daniel Bissell Jr - gr11 Lori Lachowski - gr11 Ryan Chrysler - gr12 Megan Farnham - gr12 Honor 90-94.99% Connor Green – gr6 Marticella Serpas – gr6 Mackenzie Smith – gr6 Lily Ann Truesdale – gr6 Alissa Ferguson-Sahr - gr6 Connor Badendyck - gr6 Ethan Clause -gr6 Alexis Gordon - gr6 Connor Kilgour - gr7 Ezekiel Capton - gr7 E. Josh Hummel - gr7 Natalie Clause - gr7 Quincy Crogan - gr7

Joseph White - gr7 Kiowa Mt Pleasant – gr7 Jaren Dixon - gr8 Wile Chapman - gr8 Elizabeth Dunning - gr8 Sierra Morton - gr8 Colton Cusick - gr8 Kateri Fauzey - gr9 Cassidy Patterson- gr9 Kelsey Lachowski - gr9 Kaylea Napoleon - gr10 Jazlyn Kirkland - gr10 Cierra Billings - gr10 Luke Bissell - gr10 Angelee Clause - gr10 Julia Delorimiere - gr10 Amber Gansworth -gr10 Anna Gansworth - gr10 Jadyn Henderson - gr10 Cierra MtPleasant - gr10 Robert Couturiaux III – gr11 Nathan Gansworth - gr11 Devin Litten - gr11 Dakotah Kepp - gr12 Jessica Phillips – gr12 Mariah Haviland - gr12 Albert Lewis III - gr12 Christine Thomas - gr12 Philip Brayley - gr12

Merit 85-89.99% Austin Edwards – gr6 Romeo Fitzgerald – gr6 Sadreene Fixico – gr6 Aiyana Kaercher – gr6 Jocelyn Bissell -gr7 Jacob Lizzio - gr7 Joseph Chrysler - gr7 Chase Chapman - gr7 Cayla Swanson – gr7 Devin Napoleon - gr8 Willard Gansworth - gr8 Kendra Cheers - gr8 Thomas Delorimiere - gr9 Kiara Serpas - gr9 Kathryn Fischer - gr9 Michael Chapman - gr10 Parker Lewis-gr10 Tyler Truesdale - gr10 Jewel McAninch - gr11 Kent Baker-Printup - gr11 Timicah Capton - gr12 Michael Warren - gr12

Logan Hill - gr12 Jeremy Ditto - gr12 Teya Hucks - gr12 Seth Ferguson – gr12 Karolyn Karsten - gr12 Zachary McCormick - gr12 Christopher Camp - gr12

Choosing Sunglasses

For Sunny Weather From: Nurse Marilyn

Remember you can always check the weather forecast on WKBW First Alert

Weather. Please vote for Tuscarora School on WBKW Andy Parker’s Weather

Machine Contest at: www.weathermachine.com

As you slather on sunscreen to protect your skin this summer, don’t forget

sunglasses to protect your eyes. The same harmful rays that damage skin can also

increase your risk of developing eye problems, such as cataracts –a clouding of the

eye’s lens that develops over the years.

In the short term, people who spend long hours on the beach or in the snow

without adequate eye protection can develop photokeratitis, reversible sunburn of

the cornea. When sunlight reflects off of snow, sand and water, it further increases

exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These invisible high energy rays lie just

beyond the violet end of the visible light spectrum.

Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sun year round. The risk is greatest

from about 10 am to 4 pm. Fisherman, farmers, beach-goers, and others who spend

time in the sun for extended periods are at the highest risk.

UV radiation in sunlight is commonly divided into UVA and UVB, and your

sunglasses should block both forms. Don’t assume that you get more UV

protection with pricier sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Look for a label that

specifically states that the glasses offer 99 to 100 percent UV protection.

Sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce glare, but not dark enough to

distort colors and affect the recognition of traffic signals. Tint is a matter of

personal preference. For best color perception, lenses that are neutral grey, amber,

brown or green are recommended. People who wear contact lenses that offer UV

protection should still wear sunglasses.

Children also should wear sunglasses. They shouldn’t be toy sunglasses, but

real sunglasses that indicate the UV protection level just as with adults.

Even with sunglasses with 100% UV protection, light still enters from the sides

& over the top. If you are in the at risk category –consider sunglasses that wrap all

the way around the temple & a hat with a 3 inch brim can help block sunlight that

comes in from overhead.

DISTRICT

Parent Math Workshop Do you want to help your kids but are not sure how? Learn great strategies and activities and

experience math a whole new way!

• Master math facts without memorizing.

• Multiply and divide large numbers in your head.

• Solve word problems quickly and easily.

• Play games that sharpen important skills.

Where: Tuscarora Nation House (large building on corner of Mt Hope & Walmore opposite the school) 5226 Walmore Road, Lewiston, NY 14092

When: Wednesday, May 13th

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Who: YOU!

Join popular math educator Greg Tang for an incredible evening of learning! Greg is the inventor of Kakooma, creator of GregTangMath.com, and author of the New York Times best seller The Grapes of Math.

TUSCARORA HOME SCHOOL COUNCIL

SCHOLARSHIP

The Tuscarora Home School Council Scholarship has been established to recognize a

Native American graduating high school senior who resides on the Tuscarora Reservation

and displays a commitment and dedication to his or her education. This scholarship is also

open to any Native American residing on the Tuscarora Reservation who is continuing

higher education. Tuscarora Indian School graduates will be given preference.

The following criteria are required to apply for the scholarship:

1. The student must be college/vocational/technical school bound or

continuing their education.

2. The student must have participated in school activities and/or athletics.

3. The student must have participated in community activities.

Students who receive the award will be selected based on the following:

1. Acceptance letter from the college/vocational/technical school he or she

will attend or copy of current college/school transcript.

2. A typewritten essay of 500 words or less describing the student’s school

and community activities, the contribution he or she could make to the

community through his or her college education, and how they see themselves as

a role model for future graduates.

3. Two (2) recommendations from community members.

4. One (1) recommendation from any school staff member.

DEADLINE: Scholarship applications are

due by Monday June 1st

2015

at the Tuscarora Indian School in the main office.

TUSCARORA HOME SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Name__________________________________ Telephone No. _______________________________

Address________________________________ Year of High School Graduation__________________

City, State, Zip___________________________ School planning on attending____________________

List all scholarship(s) you are applying for. You may apply for more than one scholarship using this form.

_________________________________________ __________________________________________

_________________________________________ __________________________________________

Check

Graduating senior Transfer student Continuing student

What other sources of Funding have you received and/or are currently receiving?

Tap Pell Loans

Other Scholarships (Please List)_________________________________

Transcript

Please attach a copy of your transcript (either high school or college) from your most recent semester.

Essay

Only one essay is mandatory for all scholarships. Essay must be typewritten and submitted with the application. Within your essay, please address the following topics:

Student’s school and community activities

Include a goal statement, including a course of study

Indicate how the community will benefit from your particular endeavors

How they see themselves as a role model for future graduates

Explain specifically why you need financial assistance and how you will use this award

Other Documentations required for scholarship consideration

Two (2) recommendations from community members

One (1) recommendation from any school staff member.

Acceptance letter from the college/vocational/technical school he or she will attend or copy of current

college/school transcript.

DEADLINE: Scholarship applications are due by 3:30PM on Monday June 1, 2015

at the Tuscarora Indian School in the main office.

TUSCARORA HOME SCHOOL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP The Tuscarora Home School Council Scholarship has been established to recognize a Native American graduating high

school senior(s) who resides on the Tuscarora Reservation and displays a commitment and dedication to his or her

education. Also, this scholarship is open to any Native American residing on the Tuscarora Reservation who is continuing

higher education. Tuscarora Indian School graduates will be given preference.

Amount: 2015 Award amount pending on fundraiser – for a high school student and an undergraduate Criteria: 1. The student must be college/vocational/technical school bound or continuing their education. Continuing

education (graduate or undergraduate) students must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA. 2. The student must have participated in school activities and/or athletics. 3. The student must have participated in community activities.

Procedure: Complete the application, essay, transcript, acceptance letter and recommendation letters. Semester Available: Fall 2015 Application Due Date: Monday June 1st, 2015 by 3:30pm

Patti F. Fischer Volunteer Services Scholarship The Patti F. Fischer was established by Tuscarora Home School Council to assist full or part-time students who

demonstrated community service to Tuscarora Indian Elementary School or an event on the Tuscarora Nation.

Amount: 2015 Award amount pending on fundraiser Criteria: 1. Applicant must be a current or incoming full or part-time student at a college, vocational, or technical school.

2. Applicant must be a resident of Tuscarora Nation and attended Tuscarora Indian School. 3. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA if continuing education student. 4. Applicant must have demonstrated volunteer service to Tuscarora Indian Elementary School and/or

volunteered at an event on the Tuscarora Nation.

Procedure: Complete the application (include all documentation), and the essay. Include information about community service as outlined above.

Semester Available: Fall 2015 Application Due Date: Monday June 1st, 2015 by 3:30pm

THSC Assistance Scholarship This award can be used for tuition, books, or other educational costs.

Amount: 2015 Award amount pending on fundraiser

Criteria: 1. Applicant must be a current or incoming student to college, vocational, or technical school attending either full or part-time. 2. Scholarship award is based on financial need. 3. Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA if continuing education student. Procedure: Complete the application (include all documentation), and the essay. Include information on career goals and financial need. Semester Available: Fall 2015 Application Due Date: Monday June 1st, 2015 by 3:30pm

Lewiston Community Lion’s Club Scholarship The Lewiston Community Lion’s Club Scholarship has been established to recognize a Native American graduating high school senior(s) who resides on the Tuscarora Reservation and displays a commitment and dedication to his or her education. Also, this scholarship is open to any Native American residing on the Tuscarora Reservation who is continuing higher education. Tuscarora Indian School graduates will be given preference.

Amount: 2015 Award amount pending on fundraiser – for a high school student and an undergraduate

Criteria: 1. The student must be college/vocational/technical school bound or continuing their education. Continuing education (graduate or undergraduate) students must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA.

2. The student must have participated in school activities and/or athletics. 3. The student must have participated in community activities.

Procedure: Complete the application, essay, transcript, acceptance letter and recommendation letters.

Semester Available: Fall 2015 Application Due Date: Monday June 1st, 2015 by 3:30pm

Unplug and Read! PARP 2015

The Theme-This year’s PARP theme is inspired by the book

Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino. In the book, a robot is

plugged in each day, but one day he unplugs and discovers all of

the wonderful things the world has to offer.

Did you know? Too much time screen time (time spent using

computers, video games, phones and video games) can lead to

poor school performance, behavioral problems, trouble sleeping, obesity and less

time for play. 1998-2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

The Challenge-During PARP (May 11-22), students will be challenged to unplug

each day and read or listen to someone read. Students will fill out a form each

week and turn it in to Mrs. Diegelman or Mrs. Brock.

Events-There are many exciting and fun ways to unplug and enjoy books and other

fun activities during PARP:

May 11th

-15th

-Guest Reader Week

May 13th

-Greg Tang Math Workshop at the Nation House, Greg Tang is the

author of The Grapes of Math, Math Fables, Math Potatoes, Math-terpieces and

many more math books!

May 18th

-22nd

-Buy one get one free Scholastic book fair in the Tuscarora

School library open daily from 9:00-9:30 and during Culture Night, May 21st.

May 22nd

-Breakfast and Books for students who participate

3 Energy-Boosting Snacks To Help Get You Through The Day By Justin Caba

Here are three energy-boosting snacks packed with fiber and protein to keep you going throughout the workday.

We’ve all been there before — that midday slump when all of our hard work for the past couple of hours really starts to weigh us down. We debate over our fourth cup of coffee or maybe go straight for the sugar-laden energy drink, even though we know that’s probably not the best decision for our health. Instead of struggling with that sudden urge to use your desk as a pillow, reach for a low-calorie, energy-boosting snack that will give you the strength to power through the day. Whether you’re looking for that extra rush of energy before the gym, working with your hands all day, or trying to avoid turning your cubicle into a bedroom, here are four healthy snacks that will help you sustain energy throughout the day: 1. Greek yogurt with granola By now, we have all heard how nutritious protein-packed Greek yogurt is, but on its own it can

leave a bitter and almost sour taste in your mouth. To make plain white Greek yogurt more palatable, add some granola for

flavoring. Not only will it bring a little taste to your probiotic snack, but the fiber found in granola’s oats can help you feel fuller

for longer. Combine that with the 18 grams of protein found in a 6-oz. cup of Greek yogurt and your midday snack containing

around 200 calories should hold you over until dinnertime. No need to worry about Greek yogurt’s sugar content. All of the

sugar found in Greek yogurt naturally occurs from milk.

2. Fruit with peanut butter- Fruit by itself may not seem too enticing, but add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and this

nutrient-filled snack can be just as delicious as it is healthy. A lot of people think about peanut butter and stress over the word

BUTTER. A healthy serving of peanut butter can actually provide you with a good amount of fiber, potassium, and protein,

which is why many health professionals regard it as a heart-healthy snack. The best part about this option is that you can mix

and match which fruit you would like to add. From apple slices to bananas to strawberries, this midday snack can satisfy any

palate. Just make sure you’re not going overboard with the peanut butter. Measure out 2 tablespoons of Skippy Natural peanut

butter for the perfect balance of calories, fat, protein, and other nutrients.

3. Vegetables with Hummus- If vegetables slathered in ranch dressing is your idea of a healthy snack it’s time to rethink your

options. You got the vegetables part right, but turn around a bottle of ranch salad dressing and you’ll find it's packed with

calories, saturated fat, and sodium. Try switching out ranch dressing for hummus to healthy up your midday snack. Combining

chickpeas, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and tahini paste, you can’t go wrong with baby carrots, celery, and sliced peppers

alongside 2 tablespoons of fresh hummus. High in both fiber and protein, hummus can help with satisfying your appetite and

sustaining energy when your work comes bearing down on you.

Congratulations to the PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS OF THE MONTH:

APRIL K: Kember Hill 1

st: Kia Rickard 2

nd: Carlyle Fauzey &Ashton Lizzio

3rd

: Ambrose Henry& Jerome Watkins 4th

: James Huggins & Skylar Seyfried

5th

: Lexie Henry & Matthew Rickard 6th

: Sadreene Fixico

TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MR. TURNER

5/4/15 – 5/8/15

SPRING CONCERT!

TUESDAY JUNE 9TH 1:45P.M.

This year’s Tuscarora Spring concert is coming soon! The program will

feature our School Chorus, some of our instrumental and vocal students, as well

as a musical demonstration by our youngest students in Grades PreK, K, 1, and 2.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be an enjoyable way to finish our

school day on Tuesday June 9th. The gym doors will be open at 1:15pm for

audience seating and the program will begin promptly at 1:45 p.m. We hope to

see you there!

Here’s the Scoop Mrs. Bellacose’s Kindergarten Class ____May7, 2015 Kevin Henkes Author’s Study

We have finished reading books by Kevin Henkes, who has won both the Caldecott Medal for illustrations and the Newberry Medal for writing. Henkes’ stories have whimsical illustrations and often focus on friendship, kindness and other topics that children can easily relate to. Please check out some of his great books at the library:

Chrysanthemum Chester’s Way Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Wemberly Worried A Weekend With

Wendell Just a Friendly Reminder

It is Spring so if nice weather ever decided to join us, please make sure your child has their sneakers as we will never know when we go outside to the

playground.

Sight Words:

I and my for of can go are said

the like with we see this he

was to is little me

Sight Word Practice:

Sight Word Fun: Cup Crash Write sight words on plastic cups. If your child is able to read the sight word they are able to stack it. Keep

reading and stacking and see how high you can get!

Up Coming Events Wednesday, May 13th :

Parent Night: Guest Speaker: Greg Tang

Thursday, May 21st: Aquarium Field Trip

Thursday, May 21st: Culture Night

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day: No School

Snack Please remember to send your child

a healthy snack every day! We have a long day and stop in the

afternoon to refuel. Also if you are sending in a snack that requires a

spoon or a fork please make sure to pack that along.

Aquarium

Just a reminder… We are going to the Aquarium of Niagara on May 21st! We will be leaving right at

9:30, please make sure that you are prompt if you are joining us! We will also be eating lunch at the Aquarium, so be sure to pack your son/daughter a brown paper

bag lunch.

First Grade News May 6th

Calendar of Events May 11 Junie B. Jones

performance at Kleinhans May 13 Parent Night

guest speaker: Greg Tang May 21 Culture Night

- Please be sure to look inside your child’s folder each

day.

-Each night your child will have math homework.(Except Fridays)

-Everyday your child will bring home a ‘baggie book’. Please read nightly with your child or listen to them

read.

IMPORTANT NOTES

The temperature is unpredictable in our

classroom. It would be very helpful if kiddos had a sweatshirt they could keep

in their locker if needed.

Miss Rathmann

Spelling words: like, spike, ride, hide, bike, mine Sight words: green, grow, pretty, should, together, water

Math

First graders have been

learning SO many ways to

solve 2 digit plus 2 digit

addition problems. This

week we worked together

with partners solving some

of these challenging

problems.

Keep practicing addition

facts to 10 at home! :)

Mrs.Caballero

(Formerly Mrs. Stanton) 2nd Grade

May 7th,2015

Math

This week we continued with NYSD Module 6 “Foundations of

Multiplication and Division.” The students learned to compose arrays

with rows and columns to find the total of a group of numbers. Next,

they created and solved addition sentences to match the array.

Arrays will be used as a strategy for solving word problems as well.

ELA In Writer’s Workshop we learned

what makes up a fictional narrative.

We read several mentor texts by

authors such as Ezra Jack Keats and

Donald Crews. Next, the students

brainstormed ideas and are writing

their own fictional narratives.

Dates to Remember:

May 13th

Math Presentation by

Greg Tang at the Nation Building

6:00-8:00

Common Core Math

May 25th

No School Memorial Day

4+4=8

3+3+3=9

8+8+8+8+8=32

You can practice making arrays at home with everyday items!!

Math

The

Thank you for

WKBW Weather Machine Our school is in the running to have Andy Parker the meteorologist from Channel 7 news come to our

school with his Weather Machine! You can help by voting from home and asking your family members to vote too. We have been voting in school and just completed some artwork and writing to send in for extra

credit. In order to vote you need to know the weather word for the day. Your child will come home knowing it from school or you can watch Channel 7 news at 5:15 or 6:15am to find out. Then you can visit the

WKBW website and VOTE!! Each member of our class knows how to vote on the website so they can show you! We are trying our best to get into 1st place! Thank you for your help and cooperation!

Please

Important Dates and Reminders Friday, May 8th LCTV taping in our room

Wednesday, May 13th Common Core Parent Night 6-8 at the Tuscarora Nation House

Monday, May 25th NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

Please remember to send your child to school in weather appropriate clothes and shoes. PLEASE do not send your child to school in flip flops. They are not safe when walking or running.

On Friday, May 8th LCTV will be coming into our classroom to tape a lesson based on the book Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino. It is a great way to

showcase all the wonderful things that happen here at Tuscarora School.

Tuscarora Times

May 7, 2015

CALENDAR OF

EVENTS

MAY/JUNE

May 12th Camp Duffield

Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00-6:30PM

May 18th Parent Night

Nation House @ 6:00pm

May 20th Earth Spirit

Trip to Erie Canal

May 21st Culture Night

6:00-8:00PM

May 26th New York State

Science Performance Test

June 1st New York State

Science Written Test

June 9th Spring Concert @ 1:45pm

June 10-11 Camp Duffield

June 17th 13th Annual Bike Rodeo!

Mrs. Belter from Univera Healthcare visited our school on Monday to talk to the kids about how important it is to wash your hands often. She even showed us how many germs are on our hands!

Green & Clean Code When I eat, cough, sneeze, or play

I promise to keep my hands clean every day I may be germy and just can’t see it.

Keeping hands green & clean…that’ll beat it!

Fourth graders continue to review for the upcoming New York State Science test. This week used our new laptop computers to conduct some experiments with magnets. Students learned that unlike poles attract each other and like poles repel (push away) each other. Some objects such as nickel and iron are ferromagnetic (strongly attracted to magnets) while other objects such as wood or plastic are not attracted to magnets at all.

Tuesday, June 9

Spring Concert 1:45 pm

Tuesday, June 16 Half Day

Thursday, June 18 Graduation Dinner

Wednesday, June 24 Half Day – Last Day!

We have begun a new book club in ELA! The novel is Holes by Louis Sachar.

Although many students remember a movie by that name, most agreed they

didn’t really understand it. That is why we have books! They will read and

discover all the interesting and surprising details, riddles, twists and turns,

that make this such an enjoyable story! When we finish, students may still be

disappointed by the movie, because it won’t live up to their creative

imaginations used in the reading of Holes!

Wednesday, May 13th

Greg Tang Math Workshop Thursday, May 21st

Culture Night Saturday, May 23rd

Diabetes Walk

Monday, May 25 Memorial Day off

Tuesday, May 26th Earth Spirit field trip Buffalo Waterfront

Congratulations again to

Lexie Henry

our Lion’s Club Citizenship

Award winner.

She and her family were

invited to the dinner and

awards ceremony at NW

high school on Wednesday!

Along with reading about digging “Holes” students

have been identifying rocks, minerals, and

defining the rock cycle. We use BrainPop which is

on cloud network to watch movies, play games, complete activities, and

even take short quizzes to confirm what we’ve

learned!

UPCOMING EVENTS May 7 – Chiavetta’s BBQ

May 21– Culture Night

May 25 – No School

June 9 – Concert

June 17 – Bike Rodeo

June 18 – Graduation Dinner

Sixth Grade

Mrs. Justiana-Riddle

May 7, 2015

Survival Camp-out Sixth grade is currently away camping at Letchworth State Park to test their survival skills. All the Earth Spirit activities that take place from Pre-K on lead up to this point. All the students in attendance are taking their jobs very seriously and are working together as a team. They look great!! If you see Jordan Smith around the community, see how HE “survived”. ( I’m guessing very well since this is his THIRD time chaperoning.) Pictures will follow. Nya:weh to all families for making sure your child was well prepared. Nya:weh to a Mrs. Weinholtz for her support and knowledge to this trip. A special nay:weh goes out to Mr. Schiffert for always making Letchworth and the well-being of our students his top priority!

Aiyana, Zach and Austin using

their measuring skills in Science

Lab.

Romeo, Connor, Sadreene, Mackenzie, Lily Ann, and Marticela, using their problem

solving skills and teamwork, while working together!

Second Grade continues researching zoo animals. With this unit we are reviewing color words. Ruhskwaøneh (roo-skwa-neh) - snake

Kačíhkna:ks (gaw-jeek-naks) - monkey

Uøthe:taø (oo-t-he-da) – porcupine

Remember “t” next to “h” makes “t” sound!

First Grade has brainstormed what they

saw at Beaver Island in the fall. We are

working on a stream book.

ruté:kras (roo-dek-ross) - frog

anúøkwyè (a-noo-kwih)- muskrat

katúøßè:t (gaw-doo-thed) - goose

Skarú:reø

In Kindergarten we are practicing the weather song and hoping Andy Parker will visit our school with the Weather Machine. Keep voting at www.weathermachine.com. Mrs. Jonathan sent in a picture of a weather sock for extra points. Nyaweh Mrs. Jonathan!

Pre-K we know the Wí:sè:t poem, so ask us to say it for you.

Wí:sè:t, wí:sè:t, (strawberry, strawberry)

How do you grow ? With híhteø and wê:tu:ç,

(sun and rain)

Don’t you know. Uhwaryá:kèø Uçiøçihsteh,

(white flower)

Wí:sè:t, wí:sè:t, Yawé:køè (yum-yum)

We have planted strawberry plants ! What an exciting day that was. We are watching for Uhwaryá:kèø Uçiøçihsteh (white flowers). Ask us - What happens with the white flowers? Why are they so important?

By: Tyuhnekahrêhè Kè:ønèhs 7, 2015

Mrs. Pineda

a as in father e as in egg è as in hint i as in feet u as in pool

Upcoming Events

Culture Night - May 21st

Come out to see all we have been doing

in Language class this year!

Skarù:ręɁ Uháheh Mrs. Weinholtz

Fourth Grade Longhouse Models

Due Thursday, May 21st.

Culture Night

Mary Jemison Visual Literacy

Grand Council

Fourth grade longhouse models are due the morning of Culture Night, May 21st. in

the culture room. All fourth grade students should have brought home an

information package about longhouses. Only two more week-ends until the

models are due.

Culture Night is Thursday, May 21st, from 6 to 8 PM in the school gym. If you are

interested in setting up a table please contact the office at 215-3670 or culture

room at 215-3675. Don’t forget all tables should reflect something with our

culture, language, history, etc.

Sixth grade is at Letchworth having an

incredible experience. Students were

well prepared for the visit to Gardeau

Flats where Mary Jemison lived during a

very tumultuous time in Seneca

Haudenosaunee history.

Fifth grade continues to learn about the

Seminole people in what became Florida.

In addition to reading and discussing

history we discussed what visual literacy

is. Students are encouraged to be very

observant of historical etchings, drawings,

paintings, pictographs, etc.

Grand Council of the Confederacy has been the topic in grade three. Students learned

how the pegs on the condolence cane represent the fifty original chiefs who sit in Grand

Council.