Tusculum View Tiger Talk
News for the week of November 29, 2021
Tusculum View Mission Statement
Tusculum View has a heart for ALL kids by providing engaging opportunities to achieve excellence.
Good Afternoon Tiger Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday break. Our 4th and 5th grade classes are working hard for our holiday show at the NPAC! I can't wait to stroll back in time and listen to the JukeBox Jingles next Monday, December 6th!
Hope everyone has a great week and stays well!,
Dr. Luttrell
Afternoon Tiger Time will resume tomorrow November 29th. Morning Tiger Time will continue as well.
4th and 5th Grade singing for the Tree Lighting Downtown Greeneville this Friday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm in front of the Capitol Theater. Come out and join us as we kick of Christmas in Greeneville!.
Our 4th and 5th grade will also perform at the NPAC for their families on December 6th. This show is for 4th and 5th grade families only. Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Thank you for your generous contributions to the VFW Post 1990. We were able to give $586 to them for their charitable causes.
Important Information
- Please do not send balls to school with your students. The school will provide balls for play on the playground.
- All students eat breakfast and lunch free this school year. If you would like for your child to eat breakfast please arrive by 7:45 in order to allow time for them to eat as class begins at 8 am.
- When dropping students off at side parking lot in the mornings, please DO NOT turn LEFT out of the parking lot. Right turns only during drop off and dismissal.
- Please DO NOT get out of your car in car line to help your student get out of or in to the car. If you need to do this, please pull over in to a parking space.
Nurse Sally's Corner
Each month, Nurse Sally will share health tips for all our Tigers!
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is on prediabetes and preventing diabetes. View the American Diabetes Association’s, 2021 Campaign: We Stand Greater than Diabetes.
Diabetes is a common chronic health condition among school aged children and adolescents in Tennessee. Check out the following links for more information and resources:
- View Training Resources for School Staff here.
Bus transportation
If you have questions about bus pick up or drop off times or need to add bus transportation, please reach out to Kristen Rollins at 423.787.8003. If you are changing your mode of transportation that you selected during registration, even if for just one day, you will need to submit this in writing to Mrs. Mary before it can be changed. An email is acceptable, but it MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:30 pm.
We cannot accept a phone call to change to/from riding the bus, walking, or pick up. Thank you for your help in this matter. Safety of our students and getting them home to you is our top priority!
Please remember that we will not be able to allow vehicles to begin lining up in our parking lots or the side roads until 2:55 pm for afternoon student pickup.
Please do not block the roads waiting for pick up before 2:55 pm.
Attendance
If your child misses a day of school, per policy you must submit written documentation to the school office within two days of the child returning to school. You are allowed three parent notes per semester.
- Several ways to submit your written documentation
- Send written parent note, doctor, dentist, or therapy note with your child to school. Your child will give the written note to their teacher and it will be sent down to the school office.
- Email your excuse to Mrs. Mary at freshourm@gcschools.net
- Fill out the Online Absentee Reporting. This is found on Tusculum View Website at the top click Report Absence. Remember to give the reason why your child was absent from school.
Please refer to the guidelines below for new Truancy laws and procedures from the state of TN.
If you have had a change in address, phone numbers, or emergency contacts, please contact the school at 423.639.2751 ASAP to get your information updated.
GET YOUR TIGER SWAG!
Visit our school store to get Tiger apparel to show your school spirit and Tiger Pride! You may purchase and pay on our site. Merchandise will be sent home with your student when it arrives.
Tusculum View Elementary
Email: luttrelll@gcschools.net
Website: https://tusculumview.gcschools.net/
Location: 1725 Lafayette Street, Greeneville, TN, USA
Phone: (423) 639-2751
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TusculumView/
Twitter: @drlanaluttrell