TuES News
Tuscarora Elementary School - October 15, 2020
Check out this issue for...
- Tuscarora Tuesday Spirit Days
- Fall Conference Information
- Calendar Reminders
- Yearbook Pick-Up Info
- NEW: Book Exchange
- Book Drive with Curious Iguana
- NEW: 4th & 5th Grade Chorus
- Salvation Army Angel Tree Info
- Schoology and Tech Tips
- PTA Fundraiser
- Frederick Community Health Fair
FALL SPIRIT DAYS!
Celebrate TEAM JERSEY DAY on Tuesday, Oct. 20th!!!
Wear a fun, school-friendly team jersey or team colors for the day.
Choose your favorite sports team or wear our school colors!
The class with the most participation during class meets will win a virtual visit with the TuES Timberwolf!
Parent-Teacher Conferences and Google Meet
Dates:
Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Evening Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 22 - Evening Conferences
Friday, Oct. 23 - Afternoon Conferences
Sign up today for your Parent Teacher Conference!
Detailed instructions can be found right here!
Reminder - School is closed for students on Tuesday, November 3rd
Tutoring During Conference Week
After-school tutoring for ALL GRADE LEVELS during the week of Oct. 19 - 23 will be held...
Tuesday, Oct. 20th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tutoring links will remain the same as previous weeks.
Please contact your child's teacher if you need more information.
2019-2020 Yearbooks are Here!
If you ordered a yearbook last Spring, please plan to pick up your yearbook at one of the following times:
Wednesday 10/21 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Thursday 10/22 4:00 - 7:00 PM
You may also stop by the school any school day from 8:30 – 4:00.
Thank you so much for your patience during this unprecedented delay.
Book Exchange Begins!!!
We are so excited to announce that the Tuscarora Media Center will be instituting biweekly Curbside Book Exchange starting the week of November 2!
Please join one of our parental information sessions next week to learn:
How to place holds on books
How to return books
What safety procedures are in place
When and where to pick up your child’s books
Wednesday, October 21: 6:00-6:30 Learn About Curbside Book Exchange
(For adults with children in grades pre-K to 2.) Use this Google Meet Link
Wednesday, October 21: 6:30- 7:00 Learn About Curbside Book Exchange
(For adults with children in grades 3-5.) Use this Google Meet Link
Thursday, October 22: 6:00-6:30 Learn About Curbside Book Exchange
(For adults with children in grades pre-K to 2.) Use this Google Meet Link
Thursday, October 22: 6:30- 7:00 Learn About Curbside Book Exchange
(For adults with children in grades 3-5.) Use this Google Meet Link
Please Consider Helping Our Classroom Libraries
We are so excited to partner with the Curious Iguana for a very special book drive!
Please help us to add some wonderful titles to our classroom libraries.
Check out the link below for more details and how to help!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PE-Uvh0AVJek_8mHnqtaBaBFpGzpD1/view
TuES Chorus is Back!
Any 4th GRADE or 5th GRADE student is welcome to join!
There are no auditions. Simply have your parents/guardians fill out this form by October 26th.
Although chorus is an optional activity, it is a wonderful opportunity to perform for your community, work as a team, and have fun!
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays, virtually in GoogleMeet at 8am beginning on October 27th
- Practice: Schoology course available for independent practice beginning Oct. 26th
- Meet Codes: Found in the Chorus Schoology Course
Our performance has been scheduled for May 25 at 7pm in the Tuscarora Elementary Cafetorium. In the event that a "Live" performance is not yet permitted, a recorded version of our performance will Premiere for all to see online! Recording details, such as online recording apps and/or in person recording, will be shared well in advance to ensure proper protocols are met.
Salvation Army - Angel Tree Applicaitons
If your family is in need of Christmas assistance please click on the links below for important information about The Salvation Army of Frederick - Angel Tree Applications.
Please do not wait to apply. Please complete the applications as soon as possible.
The contact number for this program is 301-662-2311.
The deadline is Oct. 22nd and they will not take applications after that date.
Schoology: Tip of the Week
Having trouble at home? Before you call, check out these resources and guides for families:
1) Schoology Troubleshooting Guide
2) Schoology Support Resources for Families Website
3) TUES Student Tech Support Site
Have questions not answered here? Send them to our TUES Schoology Ambassador, Mr. Collins at justin.collins@fcps.org
PTA
Dear Timberwolf Families,
We are so grateful for the amazing support and participation we have seen with our fall fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $2,000.00 for essential items not currently funded through traditional means. The fundraiser ends 21 October 2020.
A quick reminder to Register your student(s) at www.Shopfund.com and share the fundraiser though your student dashboard.
Our personal goal is to have 50% of our students register and share the fundraiser so that our school will be entered in for a chance to win an additional $2,500 for our school! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
Questions? Contact Keisha @PTA E-mail
Follow Us on Facebook @TuscaroraES
Frederick Community Health Fair
13th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair.
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Location:
Frederick Health Village
1 Frederick Health Way
Frederick, MD 21701
Pre-Registration is required by Oct. 21st.
Register at the AACF or go to aacfmd.org
- Registration Forms Linked Below -
Tuscarora Elementary School
Email: tuscarora.es@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/tues/
Location: 6321 Lambert Drive, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 240-566-0000
Twitter: @FCPS_TuES