Tawanka Times

We are once again pleased to announce that Tawanka Elementary has partnered with the Feasterville Rotary to buy winter coats for families that are not able to afford one for their child.

We also will offer holiday help this year in the form of gift cards with the help from our Tawanka community.

If you would like to register for any or all of these programs, please complete the survey online:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=lfbMdfUBd06GG310I3dDhPcyXurpFaFMu2s-SyRODyBUMUtLVUdDR0JRVzlUQUhYS1NQQVRZNFREMS4u&Token=77ea86c398984480a036e52de64df4f1

You may also reach out to our nurses or counselors for more information or with any questions.

Nurses:

Mrs. Alexis - calexis@neshaminy.org or 215-809-6316

Mrs. DiSandro - ddisandro@neshaminy.org or 215-809-6336

Counselors:

Ms. Donnelly - cdonnelly@neshaminy.org or 215-809-6315 (K, 1st, 2nd grades)

Ms. Pawlak - spawlak@neshaminy.org or 215-809-6325 (3rd & 4th grades)

The PTO has extended the Trunk & Treat registration until Friday, October 21st. You can register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LG0o1NAjp8PX-xVYI1LXjtCorcfJk3MXp8KrlQp9VC0/edit and send in cash or Venmo @TawankaEaglesPTO

Please see flyer below in the PTO corner for the event

Don't forget to dress in your Pink Gear on Oct. 21! Let's show our support for Beast Cancer Awareness.

Tawanka is excited for the Eagles and the Phillies! Swoop and the Phillies Phanatic greet the car riders in the morning.

There were 134 participants in Math Challenge #1!!! That is AMAZING!!! 😊

The teachers with the highest number of participants were: Ms. Curtin (12), Ms. Sylvester (11), Ms. Wendling (11), and Ms. Kotsopoulos (11). Congratulations!!!

Thank you all for your support with the Math Challenge. The next challenge is due on October 19th. Good luck!!

Kindergarten had a fire prevention assembly on October 12th. They had an opportunity to see all the layers a firefighter wears to protect them during a fire. The firefighter also walked around so everyone could hear how the oxygen mask sounded as they were breathing. The children asked some great questions and learn so much!

On Tuesday night October 10th, the parents of Kindergarten students at Tawanka Elementary School attended a special night just for them. Parent University was designed to help grownups gain an understanding of what will be taught in school this year. The adults followed a color-coded “roster” and visited classrooms to learn about Neshaminy’s amazing Math, English-Language Arts (ELA) and Technology Curriculums. All eight Kindergarten teachers at Tawanka shared a variety learning ideas, curriculum background information, and learning tips relevant to understanding what will be taught. Fun learning games and supplies were provided too. Parent’s left the “University” with arms full of materials for a successful year along with many answered questions!

Ms. Wells' class had a blast during pumpkin day on Friday! They did pumpkin themed activities and even got to investigate a real pumpkin! Mr. Wells from Schweitzer (1st Grade) Zoomed in with Ms. Wells' class and he read a pumpkin story!

Ms. Kidd & Mrs. Mannherz's buddy classes met for the first time to get to know each other! They are excited to spend the year making friends and doing fun activities.

To celebrate the Phillies making the play-offs, second grade students at Tawanka showed off their Phillies Gear!

Scoop there it is! Tawanka students in Mr. Barberides class are sharpening their eye-hand coordination by practicing throwing and catching with scoops and balls with Mr. Wright.

Third grade is gearing up for Fall! Students are practicing descriptive writing by either describing a haunted house for sale, describing a pumpkin, explaining their autumn plans or writing a spooky narrative story.

Fourth Grade has been learning about Watersheds in Bucks County. The grade level took some time checking out watersheds around the Tawanka campus. Students observed natural versus human made resources.

Students from Mrs. Wendling’s class and Ms. McHugh’s class got together for the first time to meet their “Buddies”. The students worked together as Structural Engineers to build with marshmallows and toothpicks.

Parent and Family Engagement Survey

Tawanka Elementary is a Title I school, and as the parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent and family engagement program and activities in our school. We would appreciate your input as we work to evaluate and revise our current plan for parental involvement. Please complete the survey by Friday, October 21. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Click the link below to participate.

Parent Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/u1fBrtMsTb

To learn how to translate the survey into your native language, view this tutorial: https://neshaminy.instructuremedia.com/embed/572757de-b214-40e8-95b8-9e9e32c747ce

Beginning Monday, October 3rd, breakfast will be free of charge to all students at Neshaminy School district. Though the pandemic-era Federal program that made school meals free for all students has ended, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has appropriated funds to ensure that all students can enjoy a free breakfast at least through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

The daily cost for lunch is $2.80 in elementary schools for this school year. Payments for school meals can be made with cash, check, or through our online payment service, School Cafe (www.schoolcafe.com).

Applications for the Free & Reduced Meal Program at Neshaminy should also be completed on the School Cafe website or on their mobile app (available for iOS and Android). Families must fill out a new application every school year to maintain eligibility.

If you would like to volunteer this year in any capacity (field trip chaperone, mystery reader, school store, etc.) please make sure that your clearances are up to date and on file with the district through AppGarden.

Information on the required clearances and AppGarden can be found here: https://www.neshaminy.org/Domain/2376

Safety of all students and staff is a top priority at Tawanka, so we have strict safety procedures in place. A reminder of the following:

Building Entry: All visitors must scan their driver's license or state issued ID at the kiosk in the front vestibule and wait for entry. This is required at every visit, or access will be denied.

Early Dismissals: Please notify the teacher if your child will be picked up early. If being picked up by someone other than a parent/guardian, please specify who will be picking up your child. Students will only be released to individuals listed on the emergency card, but the office must be notified prior to pick-up. Students must be signed out in the main office. Again, driver's license or state issued ID is required to pick up a student. We strongly encourage early dismissals be no later than 3:00 pm.

Pink Out Coin Drive for Cancer begins Monday. Send in your loose change for a great cause! Winning pod gets an Icee Freeze pop party. The change drive ends on Friday, October 21st when the whole Neshaminy School District goes pink. Wear your Pink Out shirts and, if you choose, go pink from head to toe!

Shadybrook Farm FallFest fundraiser runs until October 30th. Use link https://shadybrookfarm.com/pages/fallfest

and code 22TAW to get a discount. Share with family and friends.

The PTO is providing pretzels for every student on October 31st. Permission slips will be sent home and should be returned to your child's teacher.

If you would like to donate you can send in cash or Venmo @TawankaEaglesPTO

If you shop or get prescriptions filled at RiteAid don't forget to support us through RXFundraising here

https://rxfundraising.com/s/?id=TawankaElSchool. It only takes a moment of your time!

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Thank you so much for supporting the students, Teachers and Staff of Tawanka.