Tiogue's Weekly Family Newsletter
Home of the Timberwolves February 10, 2018 vol 23
Bingo Night Was A Blast! Thanks to Jody Walton, Beverly Smith and to all of the members of our PTA that helped to organize and work the event.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT! Take the RI Dept. of Education's annual survey about our school. It's not too late to participate! Please take a few minutes to complete SurveyWorks for Tiogue.
SurveyWorks Information has been sent home on a bright orange flyer
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/ride/06116family
Our school code must be entered after clicking on the link. The code for Tiogue is: 06116family
Each school in Rhode Island receives different links and codes.
If you want a paper copy of the survey please contact the front office.
Important Dates and Information
WE ARE AT THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!!
Time has gone by so quickly.
*Please refrain from sending candy into school for Valentine's Day*
Our Health and Wellness Policy in the district prohibits candy and excessive food celebrations.
Parking Lot
It has come to our attention that many people are double parking and/or creating their own parking spaces in the lot during dismissal time. We know that there are limited parking spaces at our school, however, we respectfully ask that you do not park in the lot if there is not a marked space. There are times when daycare vans and school buses are the exception.
Several families have reported to the main office that adults are engaging in arguments in the parking lot, sometimes using profanity and/or hand gestures that would be inappropriate for any school grounds. We ask that you do your part in helping to model positive and acceptable behavior in front of all students.
Lockdown Drill
On Friday, February 9th we practiced our 2nd lockdown drill at Tiogue. I am happy to report that the drill went very well. Students were respectful and quiet during the drill and our faculty and staff worked to the best of their ability to keep the children occupied and calm. The total time spent on the drill was 5 minutes.
We will continue to practice emergency drills during the second half of the school year. When the weather becomes a little warmer, we will practice fire drills once again.
Upcoming Dates to Remember-
February 2018
-February 9, 2018 PTA BINGO NIGHT - Thanks to our PTA for an amazing family event!
-February 12-16 JUMP ROPE FOR HEART WEEK!
-February 12, 2018 Budget Workshop and Sch Committee Mtg. 6pm Cov HS
-February 15, 2018 PTA MTG 6:30pm Library - complete SurveyWorks that night if you have the chance
-February 17-25th - NO SCHOOL February Break
-February 26, 2018 BACK TO SCHOOL
March 2018
There will be another Bingo Night in March. (Date TBD)
-March 11, 2018 Daylight Saving Time Begins
-March 22, 2018 Kindergarten Registration at Tiogue, 5:30pm-8pm
Spring 2018
State Testing begins for all students in grades 3-5
Testing Calendar is shared below. However, specific times will be determined
at a later date.
Our Mission and Motto:
At Tiogue School, we believe that students can achieve their personal best and become responsible and productive citizens by embracing all learning opportunities each day.
"Everybody is somebody at Tiogue"
PTA INFORMATION:
School Store is Wednesday of this week.
Upcoming Meeting Dates-
FEB. 15th 6:30pm
MAR. 15th 3:30pm
APR. 12th 6:30pm
May 17th 3:30pm
June 7th 6:30pm
Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm
Students may come to school when supervisory coverage begins at 8:20am
IMPORTANT: Kindergarten Registration for the whole district begins in March. Tiogue's date is 3/22 from 5:30pm to 8pm at the school.
Nurse Gina D'Aguanno's Area
The nurse's website can be found HERE.
PLEASE READ:
The Fresh Fruit and Vegitable Program memo from the RI Dept. of Health is found below.
*Dear Families,
Children in some RI schools participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program exhibited an allergic reaction to the Kiwi served today. Hopkins Hill and Tiogue are a part of this program but no children at either school experienced a reaction. We removed the fruit at both schools as soon as we were notified by the Department of Health. The Health Memo can be found below this section. It was sent home via listserv on Friday.
IF your child has had a confirmed case of the Flu, please inform the front office or Nurse D'Aguanno. Our School Department is closely monitoring the health and well being of our students, faculty and staff.
Our Feinstein Newsletter is found below
Important Internet Links
Coventry Public Schools Website: http://www.coventryschools.net/home
School Website: http://tiogueschool.squarespace.com/Parent Information on our District site
School Dept. 2017-18 Calendar: District Calendar
Coventry Curriculum Resources: Click here
Safe Snack List: Click here
Health & Wellness Letter: Click here
Food Service in Coventry: Click here
Bus Information: Click here
RI Broadcaster's Association: Sign up for weather and school closing alerts here
*NEW CodeRED Alert System: Sign up here
Tiogue Elementary School
Email: giustidomenic@coventryschools.net
Website: http://tiogueschool.squarespace.com/
Location: 170 East Shore Drive, Coventry, RI, United States
Phone: 401-822-9460
Twitter: @domgiusti