Tiogue's Weekly Family Newsletter
January 12, 2020 - No.20
Notice Sent Home on Friday: Kind Kids Club- No meeting on Monday, 1/13. All former and current members of the club are invited to a special meeting on 1/27 before school if they are interested in continuing in our club. 3rd Session of the Club will be beginning in February. More to come...
Important Information at Tiogue
*Important Information - Please read*
Smart Phones and Smart Watches at School:
Basically, according to State Law as well as School Committee Policy, Smart Phones (all cell phones) and Smart Watches are not allowed at school. We know that many of our students have this technology, however, these devices simply are not allowed in any of elementary schools across the district.
We have seen an uptick in cell phone use and Smart Watch use since coming back from winter break. Several students have been texting, making calls, and/or using apps during class.
Smart Watches have become a challenge to deal with since many now look like a regular watch.
Please keep phones in backpacks and turned off during the school day.
Please do not allow your children to wear Smart Watches to school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sodexo Lunch Balances:
If you owe a lunch balance to Sodexo, please do your best to begin to pay down that balance.
We have been communicating with families since September if they owed a balance over $20. As of last Thursday, Tiogue Families now owe over $3000.00 to Sodexho in lunch charges. This surpasses the total from last year. When balance letters were mailed home this week, we enclosed a Free/Reduced Lunch application for your convenience. If you need help filling out any of the forms, do not hesitate to ask. Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Bazelak, Nurse D'Aguanno, and myself can help you to fill out the paperwork if necessary.
Thank you!
Tiogue is proud to again be a Title One, Feinstein Leadership School!
Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm
Students may come to school when supervisory coverage begins at 8:20am
January 2020:
-January 13 - PTA Mtg. 5:30pm
-January 17 - Laser Show - All School Assembly, 10am, sponsored by our PTA
-January 20 - NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-January 21 - (K-2) Reptile Assembly in the morning, sponsored by Mr. Feinstein
February 2020:
-February 10 - PTA Mtg., 5:30pm
-February 10-14 - Jump Rope For Heart Week
-February Vacation Begins on Saturday, 2/15
PTA INFORMATION and Meeting Schedule:
1/13/20 at 5:30pm
2/10/20 at 5:30pm
3/16/20 at 5:30pm
4/13/20 at 5:30pm
5/18/20 at 5:30pm
6/8/20 at 5:30pm (Last Mtg. of the year)
School Store information:
PTA School Store will be open every other Wednesday during student lunch/recess times.
The Store re-opens on 1/29 and goes every other week after that until April Break.
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"
"Unified" Tiogue - We choose to include, each and everyday.
This week, Faculty and Staff across all Coventry Schools begin our Trauma Informed Champion Training
If you would like to read more about Trauma Informed Education, please click on the link here. This article will give you an overview of the "why" and "what" regarding this important topic.
January 2020 Newsletter found below - from our Coventry Resource & Senior Center
Our Nurse's Corner:
News From the Health Office:
We officially have widespread flu in RI. Please be sure to see your health care provider for flu symptoms as soon as possible. Remind your family to wash their hands frequently, and cough in your elbow to decrease germs. As always, feel free to contact me with any concerns.
Please notify the school of any infectious illnesses.
Our Feinstein program is excited to present our K-2 students a grant opportunity to host a reptile presentation on Tuesday 1/21. This was rescheduled due to a snow day last month.
-Gina D'Aguano MS, MEd, RN, CSNT
Consider following the principal on Twitter @domgiusti
About Us
Email: giustidomenic@coventryschools.net
Website: http://tiogueschool.squarespace.com/
Location: 170 East Shore Drive, Coventry, RI, United States
Phone: (401) 822-9460
Twitter: @domgiusti