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T.I.S. Digital Backpack
September 17, 2018
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Inspirational Messages at T.I.S.
Thanks to the PTO for funding the purchase and installation of inspirational signage throughout the building. This initiative began last year with the purchase of many kindness and welcoming themed posters hung by paraprofessional Mrs. Laurie White.
The initiative continued throughout the summer as local artist Alecks Babey painted a beautiful mural at the base of our main staircase.
Finally, our own Mrs. Grabowski and her father made large vinyl decals and hung them throughout the building.
Thanks to Mrs. Laurie White, Mr. Alecks Babey, Mrs. Kristen Grabowski, Mr. George Deliman for all their hard work aimed at adding to our welcoming atmosphere.
T.I.S. CALENDAR
September, 2018
September
10 PTO at Birch Grove, 7 pm
14 Wear Your Grade Color Day (3=green, 4th=red,
5th=blue)
15 Celebrate Tolland
19 Coffee with the Principal, 9:30 (see flyer)
20 Grade 3 Curriculum Night, 6:30
26 Grade 4 Curriculum Night, 6:30
27 Grade 5 Curriculum Night, 6:30
28 Ice Cream Social @ TIS, 6:00-8:00, TIS APR
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT T.I.S.
Third Grade Third graders have made a great transition to TIS! We had a PBIS assembly where all students learned the HAWK rules. Teachers went over cafeteria, hallway, bathroom, recess, and bus rules during the assembly. The kids soaked it all in and have been doing a great job being HAWKS at Tolland Intermediate School.
Most classes have started Writer’s Workshop. Students may have already decorated their Writer’s Notebook or will be doing it shortly. Classes have started the narrative writing unit, where they are working to craft true stories. These stories are about real events, not a whole vacation or day, but rather a favorite moment about something. Students will focus on elaboration with specific details that create an image in the reader’s mind.
Some third-grade classrooms are piloting new reading programs. Two classrooms are doing the Journeys program and two are doing the Wonders program, while two classrooms are still using the Houghton Mifflin program we have been using for several years. We are excited to see which program we will go with for the future.
In addition to that exciting curriculum news, we are starting the Fundations program. This is a phonics program. Most students are familiar with it from second grade.
There are new science standards and we are getting started with Forces and Motion. We have some great hands on activities to go with this unit.
Lastly, in math we are starting with a unit on place value. We are working with numbers to 10,000. The kids are doing amazing with all of this. We are so excited to work with your children this year, they are a great bunch!
Fourth Grade We're back, and off to a great 2018-2019 school year! Our 4th graders seem excited and eager to see
what the year will bring. In math we've started the year off working in different stations focusing on their multiplication facts, multi-digit addition and subtraction, bar modeling (from 3rd grade), and our new online program called Reflex Math. The kids really seem to enjoy the activities and earning the fun math games the program has to offer. We will start our first unit soon with whole numbers for chapter 1 and then jumped into chapter 2 continuing that work in estimation and number theory. Classes are hard at work to continue working on the multiplication fact fluency that will bring them wonderful success in math throughout the year.
This year we’re doing things a little different in science and social studies. Each teacher will be teaching these two subjects to their own classrooms. In years past, we have switched for science and social studies on a daily or weekly basis, but this year because of the new NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) we believe it’s in the best interest to teach science and social studies across the curriculum by incorporating our units into LA during reading and writing.
In language arts, 4th grade is looking at story elements and structure in narrative focusing our first unit on realistic fiction. Not only do the students have the chance to read realistic fiction but they are also well underway writing their own realistic fiction pieces making sure to include character descriptions, setting, a problem, and or course, the solution.
Fifth Grade
Fifth graders are off to a great start. Students have settled into their routines nicely and they enjoy switching classes.
In reading, students enjoyed listening to short stories as they learned Notice and Note signposts. Students will be expected to flag these reading strategies as they read.
Writer’s Workshop is in full swing. Ask your child to share their current personal narrative piece.
Fifth grade math students are reading and writing large numbers and working on comparing and ordering numbers. Students are creating beautiful maps in social studies. This map project is a review of map skills.
The first science unit of the year is Earth, Moon, and Sun. The fifth graders are currently learning about the reason for seasons and the reason for night and day.
Hope to see you at the 5th grade curriculum night on Thursday, September 27th. Curriculum night will begin with a brief introduction in the APR at 6:30 followed by a classroom presentation from your child’s homeroom teacher. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year!
September 14,
2018
Recorder Order Time
Dear Parents,
The third grade curriculum uses recorders to teach music literacy. Each student needs to have his or her own recorder. For health and educational purposes, we have found that it is better for each student to own their own recorder and bring it to school for their music classes. The recorder is an investment in your child’s music education. All the third and fourth grade music classes use recorders. I would like to give you the opportunity to purchase a recorder
and recorder strap through the school. This is of no advantage to
our school, or myself, but it is advantageous for you. If we order
now we can get the discount and ensure that the recorders will be
ordered and shipped in time for our use. Therefore, I am offering
you the opportunity to order a recorder and strap through Tolland
Intermediate School. Just fill in the form below and send in a check
for $7.00 for a recorder and strap made out to the Tolland
Intermediate school student activity fund. Please return the check
and the form before Wednesday, October 31, 2018. The
recorders and straps will be delivered and we will begin using them
in class at the end of January.
The students will be playing the recorders at their third grade
concert. The recorder straps allow the students to sing, dance, and
play other musical instruments during music class and at the
concert while being hands free of their recorder until it is time to
play their recorder music.
Thank you and I hope I have made getting a recorder for
your child just a little easier,
Ms. Judith Baker
(Detach and return to Ms. Baker by October 31)
My
child___________________________________________________________ in
(Classroom teacher’s name)
_________________________________________class would like to
purchase a soprano recorder and strap for school and home use.
___A check for $7.00 is attached. (Cash or Checks made out to
“Tolland Intermediate School student activity fund”.)
Parent’s signature: _______________________________________
___My child __________________ would like just a strap. I have
included a check or cash for $1.50.
___My Child ______________ has his/her own recorder and will bring
it in the last week of January 2019. (Teacher’s name)
___________________
MORNING DROP OFF PROCEDURE AT T.I.S.
Front Parking
Lot
Dro
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Entran
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Exit
Parent Pick-up
Entrance
Rear Handicapped
Door
Parent Pick-up
Location
Mini-gym
First Floor
TOLLAND ELEMENTARY PTO
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
TOLLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Are you ready for some old-fashioned fun? Come enjoy a night of getting acquainted with the
Elementary School staff and your child’s new school friends. You will also have a chance to
make the BEST sundae in Tolland County for a very reasonable price of $3.50 per sundae! This
year we will be offering a sundae made from a non-dairy alternative for those individuals with
allergies. ALL NON-DAIRY SUNDAES NEED TO BE PRE-ORDERED!
PLEASE HAVE ALL PRE-ORDERS IN BY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26th.
This PTO sponsored event is just a way to invite your family to meet all the other school
families for a night of fun and socialization. So mark your calendars and bring your sweet
tooth!
If you can help us out at the event, please fill out the Volunteer form below and send it into
the school with your child in an envelope labeled: Ice Cream Social 2018
We will contact you prior to the event to let you know if we need your help.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Tejal Shah Phone: 860-983-0564 Taryn Bracken Phone: 860-
573-8657
Email: [email protected] Email :
Student(s) Name (s):
Teacher’s name / grade:
____Yes, I would like to take advantage of prepaying for my sundaes. Please send in a check for
$3.50 per sundae made out to TEPTO in an envelope marked ICS and the tickets will be sent home
with your child.
____I would like to preorder nondairy sundaes. Please indicate how many and include prepayment
as indicated above.
____I am available to help the night of the Ice Cream Social.
Volunteer(s) name:
Phone/E-Mail:
PLEASE CIRCLE JOB PREFERENCE:
5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: scooping ice cream
6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: cleaning tables
We can help you build your skills to:
Communicate with your neighbors Earn a GED® or High School Diploma Help your child with homework
Increase employability skills
Prepare for college/training
INFORMATION FOR THE TOLLAND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Do you want to improve your English Communication Skills?
Join us at Birch Grove School in Tolland for ESL classes
Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30-8:30 PM.
Contact us today to find out
more!
Tolland Adult
Education
At Birch Grove Primary
School
And Other Locations Nearby
860-870-6060
VRABE
REGIONAL
ADULT
BASED
EDUCATION
www.VRABE.org
Tolland Family Resource Center Playgroups and Special Events
September 15: Mom’s Club Craft Fair Birch Grove 9:00-4:00 pm
October 19: Fall Harvest Night
December 14: Family Gingerbread Night
January 7: PreK Childcare Activity Fair
Playgroups * additional $25 fee for out of town participants
Monday: Morning Fun all ages with Miss Karen free* 9:00-9:45AM
9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Tuesday: FRC/Library Playgroup preschoolers and siblings 1000 Books B4K 10:15-11:15AM
free 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Mindfulness Time for preschoolers 1:30-3:00 PM $100 session* (drop in fee $12)
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Wednesday: Little Chefs at TIS ages 3-6 9:00-10:30 AM $50 per session *(drop in fee $8)
9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19,
Thursday: Artist in Me ages 3-6 1:30 - 3:00 PM $100 session* (drop in fee $12)
9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Adelante Espanol grades K-5 3:20-4:30 PM $100 session K-5
9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Friday: Babies Toddlers and Twos 9:00-10:30 AM $50 session*(drop in fee of $5)
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21
*Drop in welcome as long as program has at least 7 registered.
Fall Play and Learn Activities:
Tolland Family Resource Center Program Registration Form
Use a separate form for each child/program you are registering for.
Please print this form, fill out, and mail with check for payment made payable to Tolland Board of
Education to:
Laurel Leibowitz
The Tolland Family Resource Center
Birch Grove Primary School
247 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Date: __________________ Program registering for:___________________________
Please include additional $25 yearly fee for out of town participants.
Parent(s): _________________________________US Citizen? _____ Ck#________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________email___________________________________________
With whom does child live? _______________________________________________
Primary language spoken at home? ________________________________________
Have you participated in playgroups yet this year? _______ Siblings? (ages)_________
Child: __________________________ DOB: ____________ Age: ________M / F
Ethnicity: ______not Hispanic or Latino _______Hispanic or Latino
Race (Select one or more of the following): ___American Indian or Alaska Native
___Asian ___Black or African American ___Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
___White
Any special needs or services? ______________________________________________
Please list any allergies_________________________________________________________
Is your child fully immunized? Y/N Does your child have medical insurance? Y/N
Adelante Español is an elementary Spanish program for children that makes learning a second language and the Spanish culture fun through hands-on activities, reading, dancing, music, science, cooking and playing games and making art projects.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adelante Espanol!
There will be a $100 fee per child per session
“Adelante Española” a Spanish Playgroup at Birch Grove *max 10 children
Thursday, Adelante Espanol grades K-5
_______3:20-4:30 PM September 27 October 4,11,18, 25 November 8,15,29 December 6,13
and 20. (make up dates January 3,10)
All classes at Birch Grove School in the FRC preschool room. TIS students may take the bus to
BGP.
Complete form and email to [email protected] or return to Laurel Leibowitz, FRC
Birch Grove School
Use a separate form for each child you are registering for
Please print this form, fill out, and mail with payment made payable to Tolland Board of Education to: Laurel Leibowitz
The Tolland Family Resource Center
Birch Grove Primary School 247 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Date: __________________ Registering For:_______________________
Parent(s): _________________________________DOB:__________________________
US Citizen? _____ Address:__________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________email_______________________________________
With whom does child live? ___________________________________________
Primary language spoken at home? _________________________________
Have you participated in FRC programs yet this year? _______
Child: _____________________M/F __ DOB____________Age: ______
Race: ___American Indian ___Asian ___Black, not Hispanic__ white, not Hispanic____Hispanic ______two or more races ______other:________________
Ethnicity: _______not Hispanic or Latino ______Hispanic or Latino
Any special needs or services?_____________________________ List any allergies_______________________________________
It is not too late to register for this year’s FRC programs.
We have limited spaces remaining in our Preschool Programs for 2-5 year olds. We are registering now
for Fall Playgroups and Family Events! Visit our website for forms and information or call Laurel
Leibowitz (860) 870-6750 x 30215. www.tolland.k12.ct.us/community/family_resource_center
Tolland Soccer Club
Fall 2018 Recreation Program
We are recruiting volunteer buddies to work with our TOPS Soccer Division
soccer players. TOPS Soccer is the name given to youth soccer division within our
recreation program for players with physical and mental disabilities.
The Tolland Soccer Club is celebrating its 19th consecutive season of TOP soccer
for children ages 4-19 years old. We are seeking middle-school and high-school age
volunteers to work with our TOP soccer players. Last year we had over 40 buddies
participate in TOPS. We anticipate the need for 30 buddies this season as well.
The players come from Tolland and surrounding communities.
Soccer experience is not required; just a big heart, and strong desire to help
other children achieve their dreams. We would be honored to have you join us as a
volunteer buddy this fall.
Please register with Lisa Bowden at 860-729-8466 or send an email at
TOPS takes place on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:00pm and Saturdays from 8:45-
10:00am.
TOPS Soccer
Fall 2018 Recreation Program
We are recruiting a volunteer coach to work with our TOPS Soccer Division soccer
players. TOPS Soccer is the name given to the youth soccer division within our
recreation program for players with physical and mental disabilities.
The Tolland Soccer Club is celebrating its 21st consecutive season of TOPS soccer
for children ages 4-19 years old. We are seeking an assistant coach to join our
program. Over the last few years, we have had over 50 buddies and approximately
50 players participate in TOPS. The players come from Tolland and surrounding
communities. Coaching is a great opportunity to help out your community and
support kids that want to play soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment.
Soccer coaching experience is not required; just a big heart, and strong desire to
help children achieve their dreams. We would be honored to have you join us as a
coach this fall.
Please contact Jeff Gallagher at 860-375-8676 or [email protected] or
Lisa Bowden at 860-729-8466 for more information.
TOPS takes place on either Tuesdays or Wednesday evenings from 5:45-7:00pm
and Saturdays from 8:45-10:00am. The season lasts from September to the first
weekend of November.
SATURDAY, September 22 nd, 2018
DROP OFF TIMES: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY, 247 RHODES ROAD,
TOLLAND, CT
(COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND HELP
APPRECIATED FROM ADULTS 8:00AM – 3:00 PM – give an hour, two or
whatever you can)
If you can volunteer please call/text Lisa Bowden 860-729-8466
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