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Community Drop Off - Flood Victims

5/29/2015

Canyon Ridge PTA is organizing a school drop off from 10:00 to 12:00 tomorrow morning for flood victims in the San Marcus Area. The items needed are listed below. thank you for considering to help those in need! We have a wonderful community.

Below are the items requested:

(New & unopened packages)

Bottled water

Canned goods & soups, prepackaged snacks, soups(ramen), etc.

Toiletries for adults & children:
toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorants, feminine products, body soap, hair clips, hair bands, headbands Baby items - diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, toddler snacks Cleaning supplies - paper towels, cleaning products, mops, mop buckets, brooms, dust pans, shovels, rakes, trash bags, lawn/leaf trash bags

Watch DOGS Breakfast - Tomorrow

5/26/2015

Watch D.O.G.S. Breakfast – Wednesday, May 27 – Cafeteria 7:15-7:45 am

Watch D.O.G.S., bring your pups and come to celebrate a great year of guarding our hallways and leading our Tigers to more great Heights!

THE's Weekly eBlast

5/24/2015

Parents and Students,

Holiday on Monday, May 25th- No School

We have a NEW sign! Many of you may have noticed a new sign that we ordered to help remind all of us about the tardy times, 7:50-9:15am. If you are dropping off during that time, we ask that you escort your child in as you would any time after 9:30am. They need to be checked in through the office. We will start posting it this school year and consistently into next school year. Also, we have one ordered for the back parking lot as well as two signs stating “No Cell Phones”. These are simple reminders for the safety of our students. Thank you for supporting your child’s school! Thank you to our Campus Improvement Committee (staff, parents, district, and community representatives) that help promote these ideas and support our school as well.

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day Holiday

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

Wednesday, May 27th: History in Person Theater 4th (8:15a.m.) and 5th grade (10:30a.m.)

May 27th         WEDNESDAY T.H.E. TALENT DAYS

9:05-9:55 am   3rd Grade

12:50-1:40 pm 4th Grade

1:40-2:30 pm 5th Grade

All talent days will be held during each grade level’s specials time (3rd-5th only) in Burges’ gym

May 28th               THURSDAY T.H.E. TALENT DAYS

9:05-9:55 am   3rd Grade

12:50-1:40 pm 4th Grade

1:40-2:30 pm 5th Grade

All talent days will be held during each grade level’s specials time (3rd-5th only) in Burges’ gym.

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

Student News

Tuscany Heights registered as an official baker for the “Sweets and Treats” campaign on the1st National Animal Therapy Day--May 18, 2015. Tuscany Heights Elementary has a visiting therapy team—Aileen Holeman and Prince, a 4 year old Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix. All students and staff were invited to wear something with their favorite animal on it. Students volunteered to bake homemade dog and cat treats to pass out to the Kindergarten through 5th grade students and staff. The dog and cat treats were available for a donation to our “dog donation” jar! The treats were a big hit, and the group raised $100 that will be sent to “Pet Partners”, the national organization that trains and registers therapy animal teams. Thank you to all our families who baked, passed out treats, and donated to our cause!! T.H.E. is a great place to beJ

PTA News

Watch D.O.G.S. Breakfast – Wednesday, May 27 – Cafeteria  7:15-7:45 am
Watch D.O.G.S., bring your pups and come to celebrate a great year of guarding our hallways and leading our Tigers to more great Heights!

Special General PTA Meeting – Wednesday, May 27 – Cafeteria @ 8 am – We will be voting on our remaining disbursement for 2014-15 at this time. Please join us in the cafeteria at 8am for this brief meeting.

Volunteers Needed: Help Our 5th Graders ROAR! The Tuscany Heights 5th Grade Pool Party is coming up on Monday, June 1st from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Gold's Gym Rogers Ranch swimming pool and we need the fifth grade parents' help! Please sign-up to either volunteer and/or attend before Monday, May 18th, and we will have your pre-printed Raptor badge at the party when you arrive. You can sign-up to volunteer for the entire event or for just a portion of it. If you are not able to commit to volunteering, you may attend the event as a chaperon and signing up for the "Attending RSVP (not able to volunteer)" spot. Whether you are volunteering or only attending, be sure you have completed the NEISD Volunteer Criminal History Check. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Kim House, T.H.E. 5th Grade Party Volunteer Coordinator, at kimhouse1995@gmail.com. To sign-up in Volunteer Spot please follow this link: http://vols.pt/Zy8ws4

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!!!

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

EPI- School Supplies

5/22/2015

Parents,

If you would like to order your 2015-16 School Supplies online, please see the attached ordering form from EPI. Start now thru July 1st to take care of school supplies and have them delivered to the school. They will be distributed at Meet the Teacher night in August 2015.

Thank you,
Tara Bailey

EPI

EMS at Tuscany Heights Elementary Today

5/22/2015

Parents,

You may hear from your children or may have seen that EMS was at Tuscany Heights today. There was a student that got hurt while playing on the blacktop. As always, safety and security is a priority on our campus.

Thank you,
Tara Bailey

STAAR Results

5/22/2015

We received the STAAR scores! They are now available on parent portal for you to view. Please login and then select the "Tests" tab at the top of the screen, then you will be given a code, and can use that code to login in to the TEA website. There is a also a link to the TEA website on parent portal.

The Confidential Student Reports (CSRs) will go home soon! In fact, 5th grade received them today and 3rd and 4th grade will go home on Tuesday. I am sure that your teachers have reached out to you or will be reaching out soon. We are proud of our students and look forward to working with them over the next few weeks on the last few objectives for this school year.

Enjoy your three day weekend!
Tara Bailey

THE's Weekly eBlast

5/17/2015

Parents and Students,

Please take a look at the calendar as a few dates have changed. Just a few reminders as we wrap up the 2014-2015 school:

Please help keep our students safe during arrival and drop off time because this is the time of day when we have the most movement with our students and with vehicles. We appreciate your help looking out for them!

If you would like to share your thoughts about your child’s placement, please remember to use the forms that went out this past week. I do ask that you not burden our teachers with the pressure of trying to give a specific teacher to your child because we have so many other factors to consider: Student programming, student-teacher characteristics, staff changes, etc. Thank you for taking time to use the form to support your feelings. We will take our time in making final decisions but now is a great time to give feedback.

As always, we love that you share your students with us and have loved watching them grow this year!

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 18th: National Animal Therapy Day- Wear your favorite shirt with an animal on it!

                                Some of our Speech and Destination Imagination Club Students have baked homemade pet treats in honor of this special day. If your children wish to share a donation, they will be in the rotunda passing out treats to anyone interested.

Tuesday, May 19th (Madison High School) and Wednesday, May 20th (Churchill High School): NEISD Community Facility Maintenance Meeting

Tuesday, May 19th: All Library Books are due

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

                                District Track & Field Meet

Thursday, May 21st: Battle of the Books, 3rd Grade 8:15 a.m.      Cafeteria

Battle of the Books, 4th Grade, Wetmore Elementary 5:30pm

Friday, May 22nd:

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

Wednesday, May 27th: History in Person Theater 4th (8:15a.m.) and 5th grade (10:30a.m.)

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

Community Events:

Synchronized Swimming Camp

https://apm.activecommunities.com/uiw/Activity_Search/268

Roan Forest Summer Rec Programs- Flyer Attached

PTA News

Volunteers Needed: Help Our 5th Graders ROAR! The Tuscany Heights 5th Grade Pool Party is coming up on Monday, June 1st from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Gold's Gym Rogers Ranch swimming pool and we need the fifth grade parents' help! Please sign-up to either volunteer and/or attend before Monday, May 18th, and we will have your pre-printed Raptor badge at the party when you arrive. You can sign-up to volunteer for the entire event or for just a portion of it. If you are not able to commit to volunteering, you may attend the event as a chaperon and signing up for the "Attending RSVP (not able to volunteer)" spot. Whether you are volunteering or only attending, be sure you have completed the NEISD Volunteer Criminal History Check. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Kim House, T.H.E. 5th Grade Party Volunteer Coordinator, at kimhouse1995@gmail.com. To sign-up in Volunteer Spot please follow this link: http://vols.pt/Zy8ws4

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. More (updated) info is available on our PTA website. 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!!!

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

Camp Flier Synchro 2015
Camp Flyer Synchro 2015
2015 Summer Rec form

Keeping you informed...

5/14/2015

Just an FYI that Jefferey Paige was arrested in Austin, Texas on May 9, 2015 by the Austin Police Department.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Convicted-sex-offender-arrested-in-Austin-after-6263346.php

Thank you to all of you for caring and keeping me informed so that I could let our community be aware!

Thank you,
Tara Bailey

Student Placement Input Form

5/12/2015

Parents,

This is the time of the year that we start looking ahead to make tentative placement decisions for classes next school year. I rely heavily on my staff to make academic decisions in the best interest of students as well as considering any special programs in place: GT, Special Education, 504, ESL, etc. We also like to hear your perspective as parents about what teacher characteristics you see working best for your child as well as giving you a chance to tell us a little more about your child's specific characteristics. I personally review these lists when discussing final placement decisions. It is impossible for us to honor a specific teacher request from all of our parents, so we ask that you not name a teacher on your forms. We also ask that you use the form as your avenue to let us know what you would like to see and not burden our current teachers with trying to balance what everyone wants. This is an important time and we do not make any student placements without careful thought and hearing from all staff and parents regarding each individual child. Thank you for understanding that none of the decisions are final until August.

Thank you,
Tara Bailey

Student Placement Parent Input Form

THE's Weekly eBlast

5/10/2015

Parents and Students,

Wow, what a fantastic week! You all were so kind! I have been overwhelmed by the generosity you have shown me and all of my staff! Thank you for the notes, cards, sweet treats, flowers, etc. Each and every single act of kindness touched my heart and made me feel appreciated! I love my job because of the people I share it with and the students I serve. Thank you!

To all of our moms, we hope that you have a weekend full of hugs and kisses for all that you do for your family. You certainly all serve it! We appreciate all of you for the act of service you give our school too. Thank you!

Thank you,

Tara Bailey

Upcoming Dates

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

Volunteers Needed: Help Our 5th Graders ROAR! The Tuscany Heights 5th Grade Pool Party is coming up on Monday, June 1st from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Gold's Gym Rogers Ranch swimming pool and we need the fifth grade parents' help! Please sign-up to either volunteer and/or attend before Monday, May 18th, and we will have your pre-printed Raptor badge at the party when you arrive. You can sign-up to volunteer for the entire event or for just a portion of it. If you are not able to commit to volunteering, you may attend the event as a chaperon and signing up for the "Attending RSVP (not able to volunteer)" spot. Whether you are volunteering or only attending, be sure you have completed the NEISD Volunteer Criminal History Check. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Kim House, T.H.E. 5th Grade Party Volunteer Coordinator, at kimhouse1995@gmail.com. To sign-up in Volunteer Spot please follow this link: http://vols.pt/Zy8ws4

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. More (updated) info is available on our PTA website. 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!!!

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