Tiogue's Weekly Newsletter
September 22, 2017 - No.4
What's Happening at Tiogue Elementary School, Home of the Timberwolves
*Updated Information Very Important*
We have been notified by the Coventry Police Dept. that if parking on the side street adjacent to the school, you should park closest to the building. Last week's message was a bit vague. Evidently, we can not have cars on both sides of that side street. Thank you for your cooperation. Please park along the side with the tree line. Thank you!
Another important item that I need to bring to your attention is the newest absence and tardy policy in the school department. Please make every effort to continue getting your children to school on time. We have seen the number of tardy students increase by 2 and 3 times over the last two weeks.
This month is certainly moving along at a rapid pace! Universal screening, STAR Testing
is taking place and your children have all worked hard on these reading and math screenings. We still have a few more student assessments to finish up next week. The testing window closes on October 4th. When all student have completed this first round of STAR Testing, we will send home Title One information for qualifying students. If you are new to Coventry, or have a child starting school for the first time, we complete 3 universal screenings of all students using our STAR Testing (Fall, Winter, Spring). Students in grades 1-5 are taking assessments now, whereas, students in Gr. K will begin shortly, after they have been acclimated to their new school and surroundings. We use the screenings to get a "snapshot" of your child's skills in Reading and Mathematics. It is important to note that STAR Testing is one point of data and we always use daily work and other measures to assess a child's progress. If your child is in need of intervention in Reading and/or Math, we will contact you with that information.
Thank you to our PTA for helping to beautify the front our building. The mums and scarecrows look amazing. Also, we had our first PTA meeting of the school year. There are several committee chairperson openings for events. Please contact our PTA if you are interested in helping. Information about joining the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program is listed below:
Here is an update on what is happening with the Stop and Shop A+ Rewards fundraiser that Tiogue Elementary participates in every year.
Tiogue's PTA sent home a form for Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards program. Families had the option of going to www.stopandshop.com/aplus and registering their stop and shop cards, or filling out the form with their stop and shop card information to be added by the PTA. Unfortunately, the PTA no longer has the option of adding those accounts. So if you sent in a form, please use the website to register your Stop & Shop card.
This is a simple and easy way to earn money for our school! Just by shopping at Stop & Shop between October 6 and March 15you will earn money! But your Stop & Shop card must be registered.
Thank you!
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All the best,
-Mr. Giusti
Important Information at Tiogue
Hours: 8:40am - 3:10pm
Students may come to school when supervisory coverage begins at 8:20am
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
-September 23, 2017 PLAYGROUND CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION (Saturday)
-September 25, 2017 Hearing Screening PreK-Gr3
-September 26, 2017 Day One of our Fresh Fruit and Veggie Program (see Nurse D's messages below)
-September 28, 2017 FREE LUNCH FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS & LUCKY TRAY DAY, provided by Aramark Food Service -and-
School Committee Meeting at Town Hall 9/28/17
-October 9, 2017 NO SCHOOL in observance of Columbus Day
-October 19, 2017 LifeTouch Picture Day
-October 19, 2017 PTA MEETING - 6:30pm in the Tiogue Library
-Coventry Public FLU CLINIC INFO: 10/10/17 at ASFMS and 11/9/17 at Cov HS (see flyer below; sign up for the clinic online)
-October 20, 2017 Professional Development Day, NO SCHOOL
-November 13, 2017 NO SCHOOL in Observance of Veteran's Day
-November 21, 2017 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Half Day for Students): conferences will run until 6:35pm that day
-November 22, 2017 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Half Day for Students): conferences will run until 3:35pm that day
-November 23-24 Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL
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"
LIFETOUCH PICTURE DAY INFORMATION: Mark your calendar! Picture Day is Thursday, October 19, 2017. Look for more information on your child's Picture Day Flyer/Order Form or visit mylifetouch.com to place your order. The job # needed is PC037204Q0. For Customer Support, please call 401-828-5220.
Tiogue Nurse's Corner - Mrs. D'Aguanno
Parents/Guardians- We will be starting our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program this coming week on Tuesday 9/26. If you have not sent in your form with any specific fruit or veggie allergies, or you have not opted out, we will assume it is okay for your child to taste fruits and vegetables during the program. Please email or call me before Tuesday with any questions or concerns.
REMINDER: Monday 9/25 the Hearing Center will be conducting Hearing Screenings on PK-Grade 3 students.
Important 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
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