Tyngsborough Elementary School
Update ~ January 6, 2020
Welcome Back & Happy 2020!
It was great to welcome back the students and staff last week! We look forward to the busy months that lie ahead!
Outdoor Recess Activities
Outdoor activities/recess is held whenever possible except inclement weather, unsafe grounds (ice, snow, raining, slush, wet equipment, or in the warmer weather if excessive bees are observed), or when the outside temperature exceeds 90 degrees Fahrenheit or below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, which includes humidity and wind chill factor. It is important for your child to be dressed for the weather. If your child does not have proper attire for outdoor recess a parent/guardian will be called to provide proper attire. Any child not well enough to be outdoors for recess during acceptable weather conditions should remain at home unless we have a communication from the child’s physician recommending that he/she remain in the building. The final decision for outdoor recess/activities will be at the discretion of the building administrator.
Message from our School Counselors
Dear TES Families,
We are excited to tell you about a very special program we are coordinating at our school in conjunction with Crayola. It’s called Crayola ColorCycle – an amazing program devised to repurpose used markers rather than sending them to landfills!
The ColorCycle program has repurposed more than 70 tons of expended markers in the United States and Canada since 2013, and uses the most advanced plastic conversion technologies available today to make wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles as well as to generate electricity that can be used to heat homes, cook food, and power vehicles.
At TES, our Lower Elementary students and teachers will be collecting used markers that are ready to be discarded. Please help support our efforts by sending your kids in with any used markers you may have around the house- even non-Crayola brands! Highlighters and dry erase markers can also be included. Drop-off boxes will be located by the main office for your child to deposit the markers.
Thank you in advance for participating! With the help of parents like you across the country, the Crayola ColorCycle program can continue to keep tons of plastic out of landfills each year.
Remember, don’t throw out that used marker—ColorCycle it!
Sincerely,
Christie Manganis, School Counselor
Carolyn Reichard, School Counselor
Nicole Young, School Adjustment Counselor
Learn more at http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle
School Cancellation/Delayed Opening Message from Superintendent Flanagan
It is hard to believe that we are already in November and that the first trimester wraps up in a few weeks. This morning I was watching the weather forecast for the week and some are predicting potential snow for this Friday. Though I do not believe it will impact our commute too much, this does seem like an ideal time to explain the process that we use to make decisions about school cancellations and delays, as well as outline our communication plan.
When there is a chance of snow and/or ice impacting the morning commute, I first contact Steve Coughlan, our Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at 4:45 a.m. Steve will communicate directly with the highway department and police department to assess current travel conditions and relay that information to me. I use this time to monitor local satellite projections, weather forecasts and a regional superintendent communication chain to arrive at a decision as to whether or not a school cancellation or delay will occur. I strive to make this decision by 5:45 a.m. at the latest. In some instances, the forecast allows us to make a decision the evening before, at which point I will communicate the decision immediately.
The first notice of communication will be via our school communication platform, which includes a text message, email, and links to my twitter account @DrMFlanagan. After this initial communication, I then contact the local major television networks to inform them of the decision so that it appears on the school cancellation scroll. I have also asked building principals to utilize their school social media platforms to communicate the message as well.
I recognize that there are varying opinions of when a school district should cancel or delay. Please know that I make the decision based upon the most current road conditions as well as the length, timing and projection of the individual storm. Our primary goal is to keep students safe as they travel to and from school.
Thank you,
Dr. Flanagan
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Student Information Form
Recently, an email was sent in regards to completing the Student Information Form. The information form, accessible through the parent portal, is used to collect items such as family information, emergency contact data, and medical permissions. It is crucial that you complete this form as soon as possible. Failure to submit this form will affect your student’s ability to attend field trips, participate in after-school activities, and receive medications from the school nurse.
Day to Day Substitutes
We are looking for day-to-day substitutes. Our daily rates are:
Paraprofessionals - $70
Teacher - $80
If you are interested or know someone who might be, lease contact Liz Gill at 978-649-1990 or
elizabeth.gill@tyngsboroughps.org. Thank you!
~ IMPORTANT DATES ~ (*Dates are subject to change)
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 8th - Early Release Day (Preschool Dismissal @ 11:30 & Kindergarten - Grade 5 @ 12:00)
Wednesday, January 8th - Grade 4 Music Performance @ 10:00
Monday, January 20th - No School - Martin Luther King Day
Please save the dates and plan accordingly.
MCAS Testing Days for Grades 3-5
April 28 - 29 - ELA (Final Day for Make-Ups May 1st)
May 5-6 - Science
May 13-14 - Math (Final Day for Make-Up May 22nd)
Please consider supporting our amazing community groups.
http://www.tyngsboroughpto.org/
http://www.tyngsboroughps.org/pages/Tyngsborough/Departments/Special_Education/sepac
The Tyngsborough Public Schools does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age.