Tawanka Times
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Mark Your Calendar
2/9 - Tawanka's Got Talent registration due
2/9 - PTO Designer Bag Bingo @ Hilltop AA
2/13 - Tawanka's Got Talent auditions @ 5 PM (Cafetorium)
2/16 - Morning PTO Meeting @ 9:30 (Cafetorium)
2/16 - School Store
2/16 - Pizzeria UNO PTO Fundraiser
2/20 - Panera Bread PTO Fundraiser (Levittown & Feasterville) 4 - 8 PM
2/23 - PTO Family Paint Night @ 6:30 (Cafetorium)
Thank you note from our SOUPer Bowl collection
We want to thank the students, staff and parents of Tawanka for their efforts and kindness with collecting food for our “Silo” food pantry. The Food Pantry is run by our students in the Entrepreneurship Class and is open to any family in need throughout the district.
Your Super Bowl collection brought us over 2,000 lbs of food , which will go a long way in helping families in need.
We appreciate all of your hard work and your wonderful donation.
Go E-A-G-L-E-S!
Thank You!
Mrs. Pennington and the Neshaminy High School Staff and Students
Second graders are off to a great start on the 100 Book Challenge!
Our first graders are also participating in the program that develops both love and stamina for reading.
Visitor ID Kiosk is Operational
Have started logging for the Read to Succeed Challenge?
Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before February 19, 2018 is eligible for a free admission ticket.
This Reading Challenge runs from February 4 - 21.
Tawanka's Got Talent - Registration due tomorrow!
Students may form groups or perform alone. We will be holding auditions this year to ensure we have a variety of acts on stage.
Registration packets are available in Mr. Barber's music room.
Important Dates to Remember:
February 9th- Registration form due to the office
February 13th- Auditions at Tawanka 5pm
March 14th - Dress Rehearsal at Poquessing 6-8 pm
March 23rd- Tawanka’s Got Talent at Poquessing 7-8:30 pm
Family Paint Night
Ms. Deeken will be leading an emoji-filled painting experience. Don't miss it!
To purchase tickets, click on this link.
PTO Corner
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Morning PTO Meeting
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Title I Reading: Homework Tips
Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important. Here are some tips to guide the way.
Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there's an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary — and take time for a 15-minute break every hour, if possible.
Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
Make sure kids do their own work. They won't learn if they don't think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
If there are continuing problems with homework, get help.Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
Taken From: www.childrenshealth.org
Tawanka Elementary
Website: www.neshaminy.org/Tawanka
Location: Tawanka Elementary School, Brownsville Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA, USA
Phone: 215.09.6310