Parents and Students,
Wear your BLUE tomorrow to promote Anti- Bullying! The month of October has lots of meaning, but one very special stance we like to take this month is against bullies. Monday, October 6th is BLUE Shirt day to signify your VOICE (New Covey Habit 8: Find Your Voice). Thank you for helping us take a stand.
On Tuesday, October 7th, we will celebrate again with an Anti-Bully Talk from our counselors while also participating in Family Fitness Rotations. See attached flyer, but I hope that you and your family will join us for a night of wellness, both physical and mental fitness.
October 10th: EARLY DISMISSAL (This day is held earlier this year while the other two early dismissal days will be in November. Please ensure your children have transportation arrangements for this day.) There will not be parent conferences planned for this day. It is a district wide “Teacher Planning/Collaboration Day” as outlined in our NEISD Transformation Plan.
October 15th, we are expecting a pre-visit from a Covey Leader to take a look at our school environment, talking to staff and students, and visiting classrooms. He will be giving us feedback as we move forward to become a lighthouse school. For us, we care more about the leadership we are building than the status and will continue to take as long as we need to, to ensure student leaders remains our focus. Thank you for all of your help supporting leadership and helping make our school look/feel great!
Safety Reminder: Cell phones are PROHIBITED in school zones
Please be mindful of our school zone and the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
Thank you,
Tara Bailey
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow: Oct. 6th- National Blue Shirt Day for Anti-Bullying -WEAR YOUR BLUE
Oct. 7th: PTA General Mtg/Wellness Night/AntiBullying (Guest Speaker)
Come one, come all to a fun filled night with our Tiger Families! We are hosting our monthly PTA Meeting along with an Anti-Bullying Presentation and Fitness Rotations. We are excited to share more information soon!
Oct. 10th: Early Dismissal
Oct. 13th: Professional Development Day/ Student Holiday
NEW Oct. 13th: Eat for a Cause: BJs
Oct. 16th: PTA Presents: EB Lewis Author Visit
Oct. 14th: 3rd, 4th, 5th Reading Benchmark
Oct. 15th: 3rd, 4th, 5th Math Benchmark *There may be a slight change in benchmarking due to a Covey Visitor more info to come
Oct. 16th: 4th writing Benchmark
Oct. 17th: World Student Day
Oct. 20th- Oct. 24th: Red Ribbon Week
NEW Oct. 20th-27th: THE’s Pumpkin Character Contest (Details Coming Soon from the Library)
Oct. 20th: Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 24th: Wear It Pink Day!
Oct. 24th: Bike Rodeo
NEW Oct. 24th: Kindergarten Teddy Bear Sleepover (Details Coming Soon from the Library)
Oct. 24th: End of 1st Nine Weeks
Library News!
Library Corner
What’s Going on in the Library?
Please follow NEISD Library Services on Facebook. Tuscany Library news and events are often highlighted on this page. You can also keep up with THE Library news by visiting Mrs. Johnson’s library page at http://neisd.libguides.com/welcome_tuscany_heights_library.
Volunteers Needed!
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in the Library in a variety of ways. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Assisting with check-in and check-out when classes visit the library.
· Assisting with processing new library materials.
· Arranging library displays.
· Shelving books and shelf-reading to ensure books are in order.
· Helping with special events such as book fair, inventory, guest speakers, etc.
Please contact Kim House, our PTA library liaison, at kimhouse1995@gmail.com if you are able to assist in any way. Your time and help are much appreciated!
Upcoming Library Events
October 16—Author E.B. Lewis in the library (Grades K-5)
October 20-October 27—THE’s Book Character Pumpkin Contest (details coming soon!)
October 24—Kindergarten Teddy Bear Sleepover (details coming soon!)
November 3-7—Book Fair
November 7—Read Around the School and Character Parade
PTA Information
Tigers, work your body & get a brain break!
Tigers, bring your family to the PTA Meeting & Wellness Night next Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Wear your workout clothes so you & your family can workout with The Jumping Dragons, Victory Martial Arts, Papillion Pilates, & Pillar Crossfit. Baptist Hospital & HEB will be there, too with some healthy information and snacks.
If you come next Tuesday and work your body, you will get a brain break!
- All participating students receive a Homework Pass!
- The class in each grade that has the most family participants will earn 10 minutes extra recess!
- The grade with the most participants & spirit will win the Spirit Stick!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – The Box Tops are IN! Join us for a Box Tops counting party on Tuesday, October 7 in PTA room 204 from 9-11 AM.
PTA Greenbacks – GOAL!!!!! We asked for your help to Light the Way to Leadership and you really came through! So, plan to wear pajama pants and your Spirit Shirt to school on Friday, October 10! Bring a flashlight for a special reading time! And get ready to vote on what song you want to hear our Shining Star Principals sing! Thanks for helping PTA Light the Way to Leadership! It’s going to be a bright year!
Eat for a Cause – Breaking news! Tuscany Heights’ families, our first Eat for a Cause event is scheduled for Monday, October 13 at BJ’s! It’s a school holiday, so treat everyone to a day off and close the kitchen! Flyers are attached and will be going home in backpacks early this week. The flyer MUST be presented at BJ’s for Tuscany Heights to get credit.
REFLECTIONS – The World Would be a Better Place if … is the 2014-15 Reflections theme. Reflect on the theme. Create an original work. Be recognized! Categories include music composition, dance choreography, photography, film production, visual arts, and literature. Deadline for entries is October 20. For more information, rules, and student entry forms go to http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/ or visit THE library for a printed version.
Honorary Texas PTA Life Membership Award - An Honorary Texas Life Membership is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA for outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. If you know someone who has gone the “extra mile” for our children, is a valuable volunteer, is an exceptional teacher, dedicated to education, is an outstanding staff member, or is a Community Member who shares his/her resources and expertise for the benefit of all children, then please consider nominating this individual for this very special award. It is not necessary that this person be a member of the Tuscany Heights PTA. Please complete a nomination form found here and return it to the Tuscany Heights School PTA in a sealed envelope labeled “Life Membership.” Be sure to include a summary on why you believe this person should receive this award. You may use the back of the form, or include a separate letter. Awards will be announced and presented at T.H.E. PTA General Meeting, December 2. Please return all nominations by Monday, October 27.
Plug in with PTA and Back the Future!
THE PTA Website www.tuscanyheightspta.org
Tuscany Heights Volunteers Link http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/35885320036
Wear your BLUE tomorrow to promote Anti- Bullying! The month of October has lots of meaning, but one very special stance we like to take this month is against bullies. Monday, October 6th is BLUE Shirt day to signify your VOICE (New Covey Habit 8: Find Your Voice). Thank you for helping us take a stand.
On Tuesday, October 7th, we will celebrate again with an Anti-Bully Talk from our counselors while also participating in Family Fitness Rotations. See attached flyer, but I hope that you and your family will join us for a night of wellness, both physical and mental fitness.
October 10th: EARLY DISMISSAL (This day is held earlier this year while the other two early dismissal days will be in November. Please ensure your children have transportation arrangements for this day.) There will not be parent conferences planned for this day. It is a district wide “Teacher Planning/Collaboration Day” as outlined in our NEISD Transformation Plan.
October 15th, we are expecting a pre-visit from a Covey Leader to take a look at our school environment, talking to staff and students, and visiting classrooms. He will be giving us feedback as we move forward to become a lighthouse school. For us, we care more about the leadership we are building than the status and will continue to take as long as we need to, to ensure student leaders remains our focus. Thank you for all of your help supporting leadership and helping make our school look/feel great!
Safety Reminder: Cell phones are PROHIBITED in school zones
Please be mindful of our school zone and the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
Thank you,
Tara Bailey
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow: Oct. 6th- National Blue Shirt Day for Anti-Bullying -WEAR YOUR BLUE
Oct. 7th: PTA General Mtg/Wellness Night/AntiBullying (Guest Speaker)
Come one, come all to a fun filled night with our Tiger Families! We are hosting our monthly PTA Meeting along with an Anti-Bullying Presentation and Fitness Rotations. We are excited to share more information soon!
Oct. 10th: Early Dismissal
Oct. 13th: Professional Development Day/ Student Holiday
NEW Oct. 13th: Eat for a Cause: BJs
Oct. 16th: PTA Presents: EB Lewis Author Visit
Oct. 14th: 3rd, 4th, 5th Reading Benchmark
Oct. 15th: 3rd, 4th, 5th Math Benchmark *There may be a slight change in benchmarking due to a Covey Visitor more info to come
Oct. 16th: 4th writing Benchmark
Oct. 17th: World Student Day
Oct. 20th- Oct. 24th: Red Ribbon Week
NEW Oct. 20th-27th: THE’s Pumpkin Character Contest (Details Coming Soon from the Library)
Oct. 20th: Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 24th: Wear It Pink Day!
Oct. 24th: Bike Rodeo
NEW Oct. 24th: Kindergarten Teddy Bear Sleepover (Details Coming Soon from the Library)
Oct. 24th: End of 1st Nine Weeks
Library News!
Library Corner
What’s Going on in the Library?
Please follow NEISD Library Services on Facebook. Tuscany Library news and events are often highlighted on this page. You can also keep up with THE Library news by visiting Mrs. Johnson’s library page at http://neisd.libguides.com/welcome_tuscany_heights_library.
Volunteers Needed!
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in the Library in a variety of ways. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Assisting with check-in and check-out when classes visit the library.
· Assisting with processing new library materials.
· Arranging library displays.
· Shelving books and shelf-reading to ensure books are in order.
· Helping with special events such as book fair, inventory, guest speakers, etc.
Please contact Kim House, our PTA library liaison, at kimhouse1995@gmail.com if you are able to assist in any way. Your time and help are much appreciated!
Upcoming Library Events
October 16—Author E.B. Lewis in the library (Grades K-5)
October 20-October 27—THE’s Book Character Pumpkin Contest (details coming soon!)
October 24—Kindergarten Teddy Bear Sleepover (details coming soon!)
November 3-7—Book Fair
November 7—Read Around the School and Character Parade
PTA Information
Tigers, work your body & get a brain break!
Tigers, bring your family to the PTA Meeting & Wellness Night next Tuesday, October 7th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Wear your workout clothes so you & your family can workout with The Jumping Dragons, Victory Martial Arts, Papillion Pilates, & Pillar Crossfit. Baptist Hospital & HEB will be there, too with some healthy information and snacks.
If you come next Tuesday and work your body, you will get a brain break!
- All participating students receive a Homework Pass!
- The class in each grade that has the most family participants will earn 10 minutes extra recess!
- The grade with the most participants & spirit will win the Spirit Stick!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – The Box Tops are IN! Join us for a Box Tops counting party on Tuesday, October 7 in PTA room 204 from 9-11 AM.
PTA Greenbacks – GOAL!!!!! We asked for your help to Light the Way to Leadership and you really came through! So, plan to wear pajama pants and your Spirit Shirt to school on Friday, October 10! Bring a flashlight for a special reading time! And get ready to vote on what song you want to hear our Shining Star Principals sing! Thanks for helping PTA Light the Way to Leadership! It’s going to be a bright year!
Eat for a Cause – Breaking news! Tuscany Heights’ families, our first Eat for a Cause event is scheduled for Monday, October 13 at BJ’s! It’s a school holiday, so treat everyone to a day off and close the kitchen! Flyers are attached and will be going home in backpacks early this week. The flyer MUST be presented at BJ’s for Tuscany Heights to get credit.
REFLECTIONS – The World Would be a Better Place if … is the 2014-15 Reflections theme. Reflect on the theme. Create an original work. Be recognized! Categories include music composition, dance choreography, photography, film production, visual arts, and literature. Deadline for entries is October 20. For more information, rules, and student entry forms go to http://www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/ or visit THE library for a printed version.
Honorary Texas PTA Life Membership Award - An Honorary Texas Life Membership is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the Texas PTA for outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. If you know someone who has gone the “extra mile” for our children, is a valuable volunteer, is an exceptional teacher, dedicated to education, is an outstanding staff member, or is a Community Member who shares his/her resources and expertise for the benefit of all children, then please consider nominating this individual for this very special award. It is not necessary that this person be a member of the Tuscany Heights PTA. Please complete a nomination form found here and return it to the Tuscany Heights School PTA in a sealed envelope labeled “Life Membership.” Be sure to include a summary on why you believe this person should receive this award. You may use the back of the form, or include a separate letter. Awards will be announced and presented at T.H.E. PTA General Meeting, December 2. Please return all nominations by Monday, October 27.
Plug in with PTA and Back the Future!
THE PTA Website www.tuscanyheightspta.org
Tuscany Heights Volunteers Link http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/35885320036
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