Dear Tuscany Tigers,
I apologize... wrong draft was sent yesterday...please read updated information.

PLEASE JOIN US AT THE ‘HEB PRIMO NIGHT’ TASTE TESTING AND PRODUCT GIVE AWAY TONIGHT (February 27) and HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR TUSCANY HEIGHTS

(SEE ATTACHED EMAIL)

THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE THAT GO THROUGH THE TASTE STATIONS RECEIVE REALLY NICE SAMPLE GOODIES...JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL IN ‘ONE STOP SHOPPING’…HEB AT 281 AND TPC...See you there!

I am sending this e-blast to ask for your help with the safety of our students and staff. I know that the traffic is very heavy, and that the wait is long many times, when dropping off, and picking up your students. However, we have instituted procedures to keep everyone safe, and we need your help in following these guidelines.

When entering the campus from the front entrance, please watch carefully for students and staff in the crosswalk and on the sidewalk. We have safety certified staff that work very hard to keep the line moving and assist our students when crossing the street. Please follow their directions and turn only from the proper lane into the campus. Also, please be aware of students crossing the street.

Parents…In the mornings please utilize our front car lane when dropping off your students. We have some buses that are not arriving until 7:30 am. Recently we have had some cars pulling in front of the buses. This puts our students and staff at risk of being accidently hit by a car.

Thank you for helping us keep Tuscany Heights safe!!

A Reminder:

Student changes in transportation, the way they are going home, must be in writing (note, email, or fax) and must reach the office not later than 2:00 pm. This is for the safety of all students, and will allow us to get a message to the student. If you email the teachers directly, please make sure that you have received a response. Many of the teachers check messages after students are dismissed, and we do not want your student to miss the information concerning a change in transportation.

Primo Picks Flyer

Dear Tuscany Tigers,

I am sending this eblast to ask for your help with the safety of our students and staff.  I know that the traffic is very heavy, and that the wait is long many times when dropping off, and picking up your students.  However, we have instituted procedures to keep everyone safe, and we need your help in following these guidelines. 

When entering the campus from the front entrance, please watch carefully for students and staff in the crosswalk and on the sidewalk.  We have safety certified staff that work very hard to keep the line moving and assist our students when crossing the street.  Please follow their directions and turn only from the proper lane into the campus.  Also, please be aware of students crossing the street

Parents…In the mornings please utilize our front car lane when dropping off your students. We have some buses that are arriving until 7:30 am. Recently we have had some cars pulling in front of the buses.  This puts our students and staff at risk of begin accidentally hit by a car.

Thank you for helping us keep Tuscany Heights safe!!

A Reminder:

Student changes in transportation, the way they are going home, must be in writing (note, email, or fax) and must reach the office not later than 2:00 pm.  This is for the safety of all students, and will allow us to get a message to the student.  Please do not email the teachers directly.  Many of them check messages after students are dismissed, and we do not want your student to miss the information concerning a change in transportation.

PLEASE JOIN US AT THE ‘HEB PRIMO NIGHT’ TASTE TESTING AND PRODUCT GIVE AWAY TOMORROW NIGHT (February 27) and HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR TUSCANY HEIGHTS ( SEE ATTACHED EMAIL)

THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE THAT GO THROUGH THE TASTE STATIONS RECEIVE REALLY NICE SAMPLE GOODIES...JOIN THE FUN AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL IN ‘ONE SHOP SHOPPING’…HEB AT 281 AND TPC...See you there! 

Tuscany News

Let's celebrate another successful Run for the Heights!  Wear your RFTH t-shirt to school this Tuesday. 

Thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for supporting our 4th Annual Run for the Heights 5K/Kids' Fun Run & Health Fair this past Saturday!  The weather was perfect, and we had almost 900 runners participate in the Fun Run and 5K.  Run for the Heights not only raised funds for the Tuscany Heights Elementary PTA, but helped promote health and wellness in the community!  Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the 4th Annual Run for the Heights!  For race results, please visit:  http://www.rrptiming.com

This past week end was an amazing example of what ‘Synergy’ can do for a school and community.  The Tuscany Heights community came together under the leadership of our exemplary PTA to host the Run for the Heights Fun Run, 5K, and health fair.  The Tuscany choir, Reagan drum line and cheerleaders, Johnson cheerleaders, MacArthur PALS, AVID students, and many other student leaders helped to create a spirit of pride and community.  Thank you again to all of our students, parents, volunteers, and business partners for your participation and time. 


THE ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY AND STAFF


This Week:

Today our school will delivering hundreds of book donated by our students to our ‘sister school’, East Terrell Hills Elementary.  Thank you Tuscany Tigers for your generous donations.

Reminder:  We have early dismissal on February 25-27, 2014.  Student led conferences will be held after school on these dates.  All students will be dismissed from class at 12:40 pm.  There will not be clubs this week after school due to early dismissal.

Second grade will be taking Reading Benchmarks on Tuesday morning, and second and third grade will both be benchmarking for writing on Wednesday morning.  

Thursday, February 27, 2014 HEB, TPC & 281, will be partnering with Tuscany for another night of HEB Primo Picks at 6:00 pm.  Please plan to come and enjoy shopping and new HEB picks.

Saturday the Johnson Cheerleaders will be hosting their annual Cheer Clinic. 

Looking ahead: 

March 3rd - Read Across America - Dr. Seuss’ Birthday- Our librarian, Mrs. Johnson, will be hiding Dr. Seuss hats around the campus.  If a student finds one, he/she can turn it in at the library for a prize.  Each student that visits the library on Monday, will also receive a bookmark!!

March 4th - Tooth Fairy Visits Kinder - 2nd

March 10th - 14th - Spring Break

March 17th - April 3rd - PTA Used Book Sale

Our 4th Annual Run for the Heights packet pickup will be at iRun Fitness store, at the corner of  Hardy and Stone Oak, on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Packets can also be picked up on Friday, February 21, at Tuscany Heights from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

Special thanks to iRun for assisting us with RFTH

Calling all Tiger Families -

Bring your mom, dad, sister, brother, and grandparent to Tuscany to help clean up our campus for our annual Run for the Heights 5K Run/Walk, Kids' Run & Health Fair this Saturday, February 15th from 10-12 PM. 

The sun will be shining, so come earn service hours! Meet in the front of the school to help pick up trash, pull weeds, and plant flowers. Trash bags and light refreshments will be provided. Bring your own gloves and gardening tools-all students must have a parent present. Let's synergize, Tigers! Any questions, please contact Juli Campbell, communityservice@tuscanyheightspta.org.

Safety Reminder!!!??????
Parents…Please utilize our front car lane in the mornings when dropping of your students.  The buses are still in the back until 7:30. We had some cars pulling in front of buses over the last few weeks.  Thank you for helping us keep Tuscany Heights safe!


LOOKING AHEAD
February 17th - SNOW DAY MAKE-UP (School will be in session!)

• TATU 5th Grade Presentation by Reagan HS Winner’s circle 8:00 a.m.

February 22nd – Run for the Heights 5K/Fun Run

February 25th, 26th, & 27th - Early Dismissal at 12:40 pm for all students-  
Please make arrangements asap with your child's teacher for the Student Led Conferences.

March 3rd - Read Across America - Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

March 4th - Tooth Fairy Visits Kinder - 2nd

March 10th - 14th - Spring Break

March 17th - April 3rd - PTA Used Book Sale (More Info to Come)


Important Information
With recent accidents in our NEISD area, I would like to call your attention to the school zone as well as the areas just behind our school. We have many walkers that travel to/from school. Please be mindful of your speed, use of cell phones (cell phones prohibited in the school zone when light is flashing), and the cross streets. We have crosswalks within our school zone; however, there are some areas our students cross just behind the school zone I wish to ask for you to take extreme caution. For example, corner of Mountain Lodge and Wilderness. We have many students that cross Mountain Lodge to continue along the sidewalk to access their neighbors from Wilderness Oak side, so please be mindful of this intersection and our students. We will discuss walker safety with them, but want to reach out to our parents to help as well! Thank you for taking good care of your children, our students, and our community children.

Tuscany Heights Elementary

February 9, 2014

Parents,

I will be saying goodbye to the students, staff, and families this week in order to welcome our newest family member, Kynleigh. As much as I look forward to this time, I do know that I will miss my other 880+ children/students. They are in great hands and learning many new things as well as exploring concepts to a greater depth. While I am out, I encourage you to reach out to my staff, your child’s teacher with any concerns you may have, and the office/admin team as well.

Dr. Bobbie Turnbo will begin as the T.H.E. Principal Substitute on February 12, 2014. She is excited to be here with us and we are truly appreciative that we get to have her here. She comes with much experience and expertise! I will be out for around 8 weeks. I plan to return in April in time for our students to show all their knowledge on the state STAAR assessments. I am already so proud of all of them!

You can reach Dr. Turnbo at 210-407-8200 or b-turnb@neisd.net while I am out of the office.

Thank you, 
Tara Bailey

Upcoming Events

COME JOIN US…

North East ISD would like to invite you to learn about the Transforming the Future strategic plan. You may have participated in an educational summit or focus group meeting, which helped to inform the planning process. Through a series of events at each high school, Superintendent Brian Gottardy will present the Transforming the Future plan along with community members who participated in the process.
   Reagan Cluster - Feb. 13th 6:00-7:15
      *Our staff will be attending this night, Feb. 13th.
   Johnson Cluster - Feb. 18th 6:00-7:15

Feb. 13th- PTA Presents…Author Visit- Aaron Reynolds

-Reagan Cluster Transformation Mtg for Staff and Parents

Feb. 15th- PTA T.H.E. Clean Up Day 10a.m.-12p.m.

Feb. 17th- SNOW DAY MAKE-UP (School will be in session!)

• TATU 5th Grade Presentation by Reagan HS Winner’s circle 8:00a.m.

Feb. 22nd – Run for the Heights 5K/Fun Run

Feb. 25th, 26th, & 27th- Early Dismissal at 12:40pm for all students
   - Student Led Conferences Held K-5

March 3rd- Read Across America- Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

March 4th- Tooth Fairy Visits Kinder- 2nd

March 10th- 14th- Spring Break

March 17th- April 3rd- PTA Used Book Sale (More Info to Come)


Important Information
With recent accidents in our NEISD area, I would like to call your attention to the school zone as well as the areas just behind our school. We have many walkers that travel to/from school. Please be mindful of your speed, use of cell phones (cell phones prohibited in the school zone when light is flashing), and the cross streets. We have crosswalks within our school zone; however, there are some areas our students cross just behind the school zone I wish to ask for you to take extreme caution. For example, corner of Mountain Lodge and Wilderness. We have many students that cross Mountain Lodge to continue along the sidewalk to access their neighbors from Wilderness Oak side, so please be mindful of this intersection and our students. We will discuss walker safety with them, but want to reach out to our parents to help as well! Thank you for taking good care of your children, our students, and our community children.


T.H.E. Volunteer Opportunity
Hey Tigers! We have a great opportunity for you to earn volunteer hours while helping out T.H.E. As you know, our annual PTA Run for the Heights is on Saturday, February 22, 2014! We want to be sure our campus looks beautiful for everyone who comes out. On Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 12pm we will have a campus clean up. Our goal is to pick up litter, pull weeds, and to plant flowers and decorate the campus. Light refreshments and trash bags will be provided. It would be helpful for those participating to bring their own gloves and gardening tools. We ask that parents plan to stay as we will not be able to closely watch the students as they spread out around the campus. See you there!


PTA News - Click here for THE PTA website and latest news!
REGISTER FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE HEIGHTS 5K RUN/WALK, FUN RUN, & HEALTH FAIR, 2/22

4th Annual Run for the Heights, 5K Run/Walk, Kids' Fun Run and Health Fair, Saturday, February 22, 2014:You can register online at http://runfortheheights.tuscanyheightspta.org or click here to download the registration form. Join Tuscany families and your community for a morning of health and wellness! The Spurs Coyote will be making a special appearance at 7:40 AM. Come run or walk the Fun Run and/or 5K; visit the health fair and sponsor expo; and watch fun fitness demos!

Volunteer Opportunities for Run for the Heights, 2/18-2/21: Support our major fundraiser and volunteer for one of these opportunities: Stuff Goody Bags, 2/18; Packet Pick-up at iRun, 2/19-2/20; Packet Pick-up at Tuscany, 2/21; and Event set-up, 2/21. If interested in helping go to PTO Manager to sign up or contact Donna Oyler, volunteers@tuscanyheightspta.org. Thank you for your time and support in helping to make this a successful fundraiser!

Redeem Box Tops every morning this week for Valentine Prizes: Bring your completed Box Tops collection sheet(s) to the rotunda before the start of school February 10th - 14th and select a prize. At least one sheet of 25 Box Tops is needed to select a prize. Special prizes for those who collect 150 or more Box Tops...while supplies last! For more info visit: www.tuscanyheightspta.org.

THE PTA Presents… Author Aaron Reynolds, Thursday, 2/13: Students will be treated to a special presentation from celebrated children's author, Aaron Reynolds. An order form for autographed books was sent home through backpacks.

Earn Service Hours and help clean up our campus, Saturday, 2/15, 10-12 PM: Let's clean up our campus and get ready for Run for the Heights. Meet in the front of the school to help pick up trash, pull weeds, and plant flowers. Trash bags and light refreshments will be provided. Bring your own gloves and gardening tools-all students must have a parent present. Let's synergize, Tigers!

Parents,

I do believe that the rumor has gotten out that NEISD may dismiss early due to the weather outside. We just received notifciation from the district that NEISD will dismiss at our normal time today, 2:40 pm. Area schools (NISD) are dismissing early due to a scheduled early release day like we have planned for late February. Please know that we are taking good care of your children and keeping them indoors for recess and dismissal today. If you are coming to the school, please be very cautious as you drive on our driveway, parking areas, or walk on the sidewalks and entry ways. We do have ice, but we have added some salt/gravel mix to try to help avoid having anyone fall.

Thank you and be safe if you get out and about!

Tara Bailey

Parents,

Please take a moment to sign up for my Remind 101 if you ahven't already. I use this message app to send a quick message out to families regarding reminders and/or changes. I will use this on bad weather days as well. Also, please pay close attention to the NEISD webpage as well as local news and radio stations to alert us about tomorrow's weather and if there will be any school closures. As it stands right now, school is in session.
I'm using Remind101, a safe app that allows me to send text and email updates about important school information. To sign up to get messages about Tuscany Heights Ele Parents, click here.

On another note, parents please see the information below...
The 2012-13 School Report Card (SRC) for our campus is now available.

The Department of Curriculum Compliance will provide a letter to go home with students and a printed message on the 6th week progress report that will have the district webpage link for parents to access the school report cards. The Department of Research and Information Technologies has updated the webpage stating that:

"Parents can access their child's School Report Card by clicking on a campus in the list below or requesting a copy from an administrator at their student's campus. Parents can also access the School Report Cards by visiting the North East ISD Central Office lobby at 8961 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, TX 78217. "

The School Report Card – As required by statute §61.1021 :
You can access the School Report Cards on the Texas Education Agency’s website athttp://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/src/2013/campus.srch.html or the district's webpage:http://www.neisd.net/neisdinfo/SRC_2012_2013.html
 
Stay safe and warm with the wintry mix over the next few days!

Thank you,
Tara Bailey

Dear Parents and Staff:

Our leader, Dr. Brian Gottardy, will be delivering a message to our community on February 13 from 6:00-7:15. He is taking a road show to address Transforming the Future. Dr. Gottardy will be coming to each of our high schools across the district to discuss the vision for our district and the goals that we have for our practice. Please mark your calendars for February 13th and join us at Reagan High School in our auditorium for a brief but informative review. 

Thank you,
Tara Bailey