On Friday the 25th of January Tawanka held its annual upper grades family engagement night. The night was full of fun with families participating in the Brain Show game show and parents/guardians taking on staff members at Volleyball

Officer Colleen visits the Tawanka gym on a regular basis. On this particular occasion, she competed with Tawanka students in floor hockey. Officer Colleen loves visiting Tawanka and we love having her here.

The first grade celebrated the January winners of the 100 Book Challenge. These students have read 100 books or more and are working towards their next goal! Great job!

Then they made their very own Stone Soup Book.

As part of our STEM unit, students designed their own hand pollinators.

Mrs. Tryon’s class has accepted the Kindness Challenge for the month of February. After reading the book, Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler, the students were given the challenge to complete 15 acts of kindness by the end of the month. Each time they perform an act of kindness, they earn a heart to add to their “Heart Chart” that is hanging up in the classroom. They can earn hearts at both home and school. The class is off to a fantastic start in just the first week of February!

Registration forms are available this week to students who are interested in trying out for our school talent show, “Tawanka’s Got Talent.” If you are interested and did not pick up a form from Mr. Barber, please do so as soon as possible. Forms are also available on Mr. Barber and Mrs. Tryon’s websites to print. All registration forms are due on February 13th. Late forms will NOT be accepted.

Quick – clean out your closest!!!

The EarlyAct Club will continue to collect sneaker donations (any size) until Wednesday, February 13th. So far, Tawanka has collected 187 pairs of sneakers!!!

Barnes & Noble (Neshaminy Mall) Bookfair Night will be Wednesday, March 6th; 5:30-8:30. Cupcake order forms (pre-order only) are due to Mrs. Piccinetti by Monday, February 25th.

#StandUp Neshaminy is hosting the Sunset Challenge 5K & 2K running race at Maple Point Middle School on Friday, May 10 at 6:45 pm. Runners, students and families are all encouraged to join this fun competition! The race course is certified and will be electronically timed by RunBucks, LLC.

All pre-registrations include a race t-shirt. Banners will be awarded for the highest participation rate and fastest average times for Neshaminy elementary schools in the 2K race, and middle schools for the 5K race.

To register, please visit www.neshaminy.org/sunsetchallenge. Early Bird Special rate on the 5K race until 2/15/2019!

Tawanka will be participating in Read across America February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019. During the week, the students can dress up like the Grinch, or have wacky hair. A schedule will be set home. On March 1, 2019, Tawanka will have special guests come to read to the students, celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Kindergarten and first grade students will have the librarians from The Township Library of Lower Southampton reading to them. The Second grade students will have students from the high school reading to them. Our very own retired art teacher, Mrs. Deeken will be reading her book, Chance’s Tale: How I Became A Therapy Dog to the third and fourth grade students.

All visitors MUST scan their driver's license in the Kiosk when they enter the visitor's door.

All clearances MUST be on file in the office to attend any in-school activity during school hours including class activities, field day and field trips. Click on the link below to view info on how to obtain your clearances.

https://www.neshaminy.org/domain/2376