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Message from PTA

4/30/2015

Our Teachers and Staff play a key role in student success and sometimes a simple “THANKS” is all a

teacher needs to feel valued. During this first week of May, we are taking the time to celebrate your students’

teachers for all their hard work and dedication throughout the school year.

At Tuscany Heights our PTA has put together a fun list to allow the students a unique way to say thank you. The

list provided outlines our school themed ideas only, and you do not have to participate if you

have other ways in mind to thank your teacher during this week.

If you want to participate in these daily activities and are curious about

the “likes” of your teachers and staff, then check out their “Faculty Favorites”

located at www.tuscanyheightspta.org; choose the helpful links tab, and where it states

“HERE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS,”

you will learn tons about your students’ teachers and all T.H.E. staff!

Let’s make this a memorable time for the teachers, staff and students this week.

Thank you parents for all you do for our staff and your children.

Our school would not be a success without you too!

Kimbree Camp and Kelly Evans

Staff Appreciation List
Book Fair TAW 2015

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THE's Weekly eBlast

4/27/2015

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Parents and Students,

We hope that you have enjoyed a three day weekend with your family! We look forward to embarking on the final week in April. Our students still have many objectives to learn before going into the summer break, so we will be preparing instructional plans for the last 6 weeks of school. Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015, we would like to celebrate our volunteers. So many hours, days, weeks, and months go into what they give to us by sharing their time and talents; therefore, we would like to honor them with a breakfast to say thank you. Please accept our invite and join us Tuesday morning. See invite attached, please RSVP, thank you!

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Dates

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, April 27th-29th: Eat for a Cause Bahama Bucks for our Sister School 11am-11pm (See PTA News for Details)

Tuesday, April 28th: Volunteer Appreciation 8:15am-9:15am

Thursday, April 30th: 5th Grade GT Field Trip

Thursday, April 30th - Friday, May 8th: Book Fair

Friday, May 1st- 5th Grade Field Trip

Monday, May 4th- Friday, May 8th: Staff Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 5th: PTA General Meeting 6:30pm

Friday, May 8th: 4th Grade Battle of the Books 8:15am-9:45am

Monday, May 11th: 4th Grade Make-up Field Trip for Valdez, Cowan, Cue/Shortt, Spicer

Tuesday, May 12th: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Retest

Friday, May 15th: Pencilmania for 3rd Grade

Tuesday, May 19th: NEISD Community Facility Maintenance Meeting

Wednesday, May 20th: 5th Grade visits Middle Schools

District Track & Field Meet

Friday, May 22nd: All Library Books Due

Tiger Tracks in PE Class (See PTA News & Attached Flyer)

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 26th- Friday, May 29th: Kinder Poetry Picnic Days

Monday, June 1st: 5th Grade Pool Party/Gold’s Gym

Thursday, June 4th: 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony 8:30am-10am

Last Day of School for Students

PTA News

Eat for a Cause - Treat yourself! Raise money for a cool cause at Bahama Bucks at 2610 TPC Parkway, Suite 109 this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 27-29 from 11am to 11pm. Just mention Tuscany Heights when you place your order and Bahama Bucks will make a contribution to our Partners in Education, East Terrell Hills. Proceeds from this event will go toward providing uniforms and underwear for students at ETH, our NEISD PTA Partner in Education. It’s the cool thing to do!

Our Tigers are Making Tracks! - Parents, come join your student on Friday, May 22 during their PE Class for Tiger Tracks! Students and their families will run/walk laps to earn rewards. The class in each grade with the most family participation will earn new recess equipment! The attached flyer has all the details and the class schedule. If you can volunteer before/after your child's class period, sign up on Volunteer Spot at http://vols.pt/PdMRXN. Thank you for supporting your healthy Tigers!

JACKETS and MITTENS and LUNCH BOXES, oh my!

It's that time of year when we put away our winter clothes and get ready for spring...BUT where is YOUR child's winter jacket/sweater/hoodie??? Check out THE's LOST and FOUND! We have MANY items waiting to be claimed, please help us find their homes. At the end of the semester, all unclaimed items will be donated.

Also, please label your child's clothing and other items so if they find their way to the LOST and FOUND, we can try to get them back to you. It’s a Win-Win! Thank you!!!

Looking ahead …

Book Fair – April 30 – May 8

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4 - May 8

Want to get involved? With the election of our new PTA officers, we are filling chair positions for 2015-16. If you would like more information or have any questions about any of the volunteer opportunities please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be happy to visit with you.

Alana Harris, PTA President president@tuscanyheightspta.org

Plug in with PTA and Back the Future!

THE PTA Website www.tuscanyheightspta.org

Tuscany Heights Volunteers Link http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/35885320036

THE Tiger Tracks
Bahama Bucks
Let's Go To The Races

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THE Family Impacted by the Weather

4/25/2015

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Parents,

I am sure that many of you are aware or have already been part of touching the lives of one of our families impacted by the recent weather. The bad weather led to a devastating situation that left them without their home. I received this blurb and permission from the family to send this message. I am so appreciative to be part of such an amazing community that wraps their arms around those in need. THank you for reaching out to this family in a way that you feel is best! Tara Bailey

"A Tuscany Heights Family suffered a devastating loss early Friday morning. Around 5:45 AM, lightning struck the home of the Castruccio Family, sparking a fire. The parents, youngest daughter and a friend, also a THE student, were home at the time. They acted smartly and bravely, getting out of the house as soon as they saw smoke. All are safe and well. At this point, the house appears to be a total loss. The family would like to express its most sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support from their neighbors, friends, complete strangers, and the Tuscany Heights Elementary family. They are moved beyond words at the generosity and kindness they are experiencing from this community. The family will be staying nearby in a residential home. They are on their way to establishing slowly the "things" lost and recognize the most important thing is that no one was injured in the fire. There is a relief effort underway to help this awesome Tuscany Heights Family get back on its feet at http://www.gofundme.com/subgpw."

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Mobile Farmer's Market coming to NEISD

4/21/2015

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Parents,

Please see the attached flier for Truckin' Tomato Mobile Farmers Market at Bush Middle School. What a great way to save us time and to keep a healthy menu at home!

Enjoy,
Tara Bailey

Bush Flyer

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Volunteer Breakfast- You are Invited!

4/20/2015

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Volunteers,

Thank you for the incredible impact you make our the lives of our students and staff here at Tuscany Heights. Every second of your time is meaningful! We love having our hallways, rooms, events, etc filled with the passion of volunteers. In honor of your passion to help others, we would like to celebrate you. Please see the attached invite and RSVP if you can attend. We would love to see you all! This is our time to SERVE you for all the SERVICE you have provided.

PS- We are celebrating with a derby theme, so feel free to dress Derby Style!

Thank you and I hope to see you!
Tara Bailey

Let's Go To The Races

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THE's Weekly eBlast

4/19/2015

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Parents and Students,

We have STAAR State Assessments for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students this week (see calendar below); therefore, our campus will be CLOSED to visitors to provide a safe, secure, and quiet learning environment for our students. We took a moment to celebrate all of their hard work and help relax them this past Friday with a short pep rally. We are very proud of them and want them to all know, they are ready for this moment. This is one moment for them to show all that they have learned this far and to go into the next few weeks of school gaining more knowledge. I use the example of sports! Just like in a big game or competition, we tell them to do their best showing all their skills. This isn’t any different for them. We want them to do their best and move forward with all the other skills we are prepared to teach them.

We ask that you help us remind them to be proactive by getting plenty of sleep, eating a good breakfast, and sharpening their saw as always!

Our staff put together a fun, light-hearted video for our students. We shared this with them at the pep rally. You can view it at https://youtu.be/Ss5wBYmWdUU .

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Events

April 20th: 5th Grade Math STAAR Assessment- CLOSED CAMPUS

April 21st: 3rd and 4th Grade Math STAAR Assessment- CLOSED CAMPUS

April 22nd: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Reading STAAR Assessment-CLOSED CAMPUS

April 24th: District Fiesta Holiday (NO School)

April 28th: Volunteer Luncheon 8:00-9:00am, Invitation to follow

*Tejeda Middle School Attachment- Summer Recreation Program Flyer attached

PTA News

JACKETS and MITTENS and LUNCH BOXES, oh my!

It's that time of year when we put away our winter clothes and get ready for spring...BUT where is YOUR child's winter jacket/sweater/hoodie??? Check out THE's LOST and FOUND! We have MANY items waiting to be claimed, please help us find their homes. At the end of the semester, all unclaimed items will be donated.

Also, please label your child's clothing and other items so if they find their way to the LOST and FOUND, we can try to get them back to you. It’s a Win-Win! Thank you!!!

Looking ahead …

Eat for a Cause - Stay cool with a spring Eat for a Cause event benefiting our Partners in Education, East Terrell Hills – Date available soon!

Book Fair – April 30 – May 8

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4 - May 8

Want to get involved? With the election of our new PTA officers, we are filling chair positions for 2015-16. If you would like more information or have any questions about any of the volunteer opportunities please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be happy to visit with you.

Alana Harris, PTA President president@tuscanyheightspta.org

Plug in with PTA and Back the Future!

THE PTA Website www.tuscanyheightspta.org

Tuscany Heights Volunteers Link http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/35885320036
Summer Rec

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Military Child Month- Let's wear PURPLE

4/14/2015

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We are taking the time to support our families during Military Month. Together, let's celebrate by ALL wearing PURPLE on Wednesday, April 15th.

Thank you for your service!
Tara Bailey

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PVSA - Service Hours

4/13/2015

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President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) - THE PTA will once again be giving the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation from May 2014 to April 2015. Students that record 10 hours of volunteer service will receive a "community service" spirit stick. Students aged 5-10 years old that record 26 or more hours and students aged 11-13 years old that record 50 or more hours will be eligible to attend a special reception and receive their official Presidential Volunteer Service Award pin. Volunteer hours must be logged in the student's "Leader in Me" notebooks as well as on the PVSA website. Volunteer logs must be turned in and hours logged on the PVSA website by April 17, 2015. This is to allow time to verify the hours and order the pins in time for the ceremony. Use the following link to get instructions regarding logging hours on the website.

http://www.tuscanyheightspta.org/presidential-volunteer-service-award

PVSA Option 2
Service Log

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THE's Weekly eBlast

4/12/2015

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Parents and Students,

We look forward to starting another great week with our students!

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Events

April 14th: PTA Meeting/2nd Grade Performance 6:30pm

April 15th: Wear PURPLE to Support Our Military Families (Military Month)

April 17th: PVSA (See below in PTA News);

STAAR Pep Rally for 3rd-5th Grades

April 20th: 5th Grade Math STAAR Assessment

April 21st: 3rd and 4th Grade Math STAAR Assessment

April 22nd: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Reading STAAR Assessment

April 24th: District Fiesta Holiday (NO School)

Message from Johnson High School:

Future Jaguars Invited to May 9th Jag Jamboree

?All future Jaguars are invited to a family-friendly Jag Jamboree from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May, 9th on the campus of Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School, 23203 Bulverde Road. The festival is sponsored by the Jaguar Pride Association, the athletic booster club supporting all Jag athletes.

Future Jags can enjoy inflatables, including a Bungee Run, BattleDome and Double Lane Slide. A Cubs Corner will have games for the tiniest Jag fans. Coaches and athletes from all sports will run sports-themed games for students of all ages. A dunking booth will have Jag athletes and coaches trying to stay dry. Food trucks and a cake walk also will be featured. A $10 wristband covers the inflatables, Cubs Corner and all athletic games.

?Students can meet Jag varsity players who will give tours of the locker rooms. Youngsters also can buy Future Jag T-shirts to show their spirit and meet mascots from the whole Johnson cluster.

Please see attached flyer. All proceeds benefit Jag athletes.

PTA News

President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) - THE PTA will once again be giving the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation from May 2014 to April 2015. Students that record 10 hours of volunteer service will receive a "community service" spirit stick. Students aged 5-10 years old that record 26 or more hours and students aged 11-13 years old that record 50 or more hours will be eligible to attend a special reception and receive their official Presidential Volunteer Service Award pin. Volunteer hours must be logged in the student's "Leader in Me" notebooks as well as on the PVSA website. Volunteer logs must be turned in and hours logged on the PVSA website by April 17, 2015. This is to allow time to verify the hours and order the pins in time for the ceremony. Use the following link to get instructions regarding logging hours on the website.

http://www.tuscanyheightspta.org/presidential-volunteer-service-award

JACKETS and MITTENS and LUNCH BOXES, oh my!

It's that time of year when we put away our winter clothes and get ready for spring...BUT where is YOUR child's winter jacket/sweater/hoodie??? Check out THE's LOST and FOUND! We have MANY items waiting to be claimed, please help us find their homes. At the end of the semester, all unclaimed items will be donated.

Also, please label your child's clothing and other items so if they find their way to the LOST and FOUND, we can try to get them back to you. Thank you!!!

Want to get involved? If you would like more information or have any questions about any of the volunteer opportunities please don’t hesitate to ask. I’d be happy to visit with you.

Alana Harris, PTA President president@tuscanyheightspta.org

Plug in with PTA and Back the Future!

THE PTA Website www.tuscanyheightspta.org

Tuscany Heights Volunteers Link http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/35885320036

Message from PTA

THE's Weekly eBlast

THE Family Impacted by the Weather

Mobile Farmer's Market coming to NEISD

Volunteer Breakfast- You are Invited!

THE's Weekly eBlast

Military Child Month- Let's wear PURPLE

PVSA - Service Hours

THE's Weekly eBlast

PTA Newsletter

Tara Bailey

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