Torringford Tigers
April 2024
A Message From Your Proud Principals
Dear Torringford Community,
It's almost time for Spring Break – a chance to kick back and recharge before diving back into the last stretch of the 2023-24 school year with renewed energy!
A huge shoutout to all our families who joined us for Parent/Teacher conferences last month. Your partnership is crucial in helping our students thrive academically. During this final trimester, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Our teachers and students have been putting in the work, and soon it will be showtime as our students demonstrate all that they have learned during our district's universal screeners. Third graders, get ready for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) starting May 13th – we are excited for our tigers “show what they know!” Parents, let's rally behind our students and ensure they're well-rested and well-fed for these important tests.
As we enter this final semester, let's keep motivating our students to push themselves to their fullest potential, even when faced with challenges. Check out THIS link to learn more about how parents can influence their children's mindsets for success.
As a reminder, it is extremely important for students to be in their classrooms ready to begin learning by 8:45. It is just as important that they stay for the entire school day. Students who consistently miss school, or even part of the school day, develop habits that will lead into their adult life, affecting their education, career, and social connections. Students who arrive late and leave school early miss out on key learning. Missing 30 minutes a day is equal to 2 school days a month, which is about 20 days of valuable learning time lost over the school year. Regular attendance sets the stage for lifelong habits that impact education, career, and social connections.
Wishing everyone a fantastic and safe Spring Break! Thank you once again for your amazing support of our students and staff!
In partnership,
Kelly Galullo and Georgia Austin
Solar Eclipse
Monday, April 8th is a Full Day of School
Student and staff safety is our highest priority,
so Torringford Tigers will not be going outside to view the eclipse.
Classroom teachers will project a live stream link to view the eclipse safely indoors.
As a family, you are welcome to safely view a live stream of the eclipse by clicking HERE.
Shout Out to Torringford Staff - April Wagon Awards
It only takes a minute to recognize a staff member who has made a difference for you or your family. Simply complete THIS form and your comments will be shared with that staff member.
*If you would like to recognize a special person and you need assistance, please call Georgia Austin at 860-489-2300, ext. 1402.
Torringford School Supports Autism
Students gained valuable social skills by delivering t-shirt orders to staff members in person, practicing greetings and following multiple-step instructions. These activities have provided rich learning opportunities for both academic and social growth.
Check out the students in action by clicking HERE!
On April 2nd, Torringford students and staff wore Autism Acceptance shirts demonstrating our support and solidarity with the Autism community.
Congratulations to the VOICES program for raising almost $1000 to support enrichment activities.
Drop In Principals' Virtual Coffee Hour
Join Mrs. Galullo and Mrs. Austin for a Drop In Principals' Coffee Hour on Wednesday, April 24th between 9:30 am - 10:30 am. All families are welcome and encouraged to drop in VIRTUALLY. Stop by and share your ideas or ask general questions. Specific student concerns can be addressed by calling or emailing.
Click HERE for the Zoom link.
March PAW-SOME AWARDS
- Luke Johnson, a second grader in Mrs. Giampaolo's class, won Reading Time with Mrs. Farella.
- Isabel Calle Magallan, a second grader in Mrs. Deloy's class, won a private art lesson with Mrs. Fayer.
- Elle Rosa, a third grader in Mrs. Considine's class, won a special music session with Mrs. Ritter.
- Rosalia De La Rosa, a second grader in Mrs. Lorentzen's class, won a Fancy Lunch with Mrs. Austin.
Students will continue to be awarded PAWsome cards throughout the year. When your student brings home a PAWsome award, please be sure to celebrate your student's accomplishment.
Torringford Tigers are
RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE!
Mark Your Calendars
April 15 - 19: April Recess
April 25: Early Dismissal
May 6 - 10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 16: Early Dismissal
May 27: Memorial Day ~ NO School
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN
It’s time to think about planning for next year.
Children who turn 5 years old by September 1, 2024 will be eligible for kindergarten.
If you know of a neighbor who has a child that will be entering kindergarten in the fall, please let them know it is time to contact us.
Kindergarten Registration & Information ~ Click HERE
Kindergarten Registration Google Site (English)
Kindergarten Registration Google Site (Spanish)
Look What's Happening in Kindergarten
Shadows in Kindergarten
Kindergarten Mathematicians
Jack and the Beanstalk
Teach...Accept...Love...Understand
Kindergarten has School Spirit
Look What's Happening in First Grade
On March 13th the first graders took part in a program called Our Culture Is Beautiful. The program included African drumming vibes, history of the Dejembe drums, Black history and a drumming circle. The children had so much fun learning and playing all different kinds of instruments!
First grade classrooms started a new unit in math! We will be learning about place value. In Mrs. Nilsson’s class, students worked together to lay out a path and count the total sticks used. They recorded the number of sticks and then counted a second time by 10’s and 1’s to confirm their number! In Miss Mattiello’s class, students estimated how many popsicle sticks were in the clear bag. The class worked together to count the popsicle sticks by making groups of 10’s and 1’s. We got to see how close our estimates were!
This month, we celebrated March birthdays! We love to celebrate our friends turning a year older. First grade is looking forward to April birthdays!
Look What's Happening in Second Grade
Students in Mrs. Poklemba’s class share the importance of community and taking care of the earth through their Reader’s Theater performance.
Students practiced hard at home and in class to read their parts fluently and with expression!
Second Grade students are exploring the different properties of materials used for clothing, such as texture, flexibility, and absorbency.
They used this information to design and build a hat that would protect them from the sun. Check out the hard work and final creations from Mrs. Poklemba’s second graders!
Mrs. Deloy’s class enjoyed sharing ice cream together! After working hard at learning, we took a well deserved break!
Who doesn’t love a bunny sitting in a doughnut!?!?!
Grade 2 takes part in directed draws each month. This activity teaches students how to focus by using their listening skills. They must follow step-by-step directions in order to produce their finished product!
Mrs. Henry’s class recently finished up our opinion writing unit.
We went through the whole writing process from start to finish with planning, drafting, editing, and typing our final copy.
Students wrote about the tablet computer and why they think it is an important piece of technology.
In science, Mrs. Henry’s class learned about light and color and where a rainbow’s colors come from.
Students completed an experiment where they got to “grow” their own rainbow!
Look What's Happening in Third Grade
Third Grade Math Challenge
Students place their name tags on their desks at school. Emilee, Payton, Olivia, Jackson, Daniel, and Madison sit next to one another in a row.
What are the different possible arrangements for the order of their name tags? Can you find all the possibilities?
What if Mrs. Williams allows these students to arrange their desks in a rectangle. What possible arrangements are there of their name tags now? Can you find all the possibilities?
A Note From Ms. Farella, Library Media Specialist
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the library book fair! We had a successful event and I can’t wait to buy more books for our library with the money raised!
Also, as we near the end of the school year, please look for any library books that may have been misplaced and have your child return them to the library. Reading happens everywhere (as noted in the photo above) so it is not uncommon to find library books in unusual places.
Torringford Elementary School
Torringford School is a safe and welcoming community where we take care of people and foster positive relationships. Our team spirit supports and acknowledges everyone. Optimists persist to meet challenges with the flexibility and empathy to create healthy, enthusiastic, life-long learners.
Educate. Explore. Inspire.
Website: http://torringtontorringford.ss16.sharpschool.com/
Location: 800 Charles Street, Torrington, CT, USA
Phone: 860-489-2300
Facebook: facebook.com/TorringfordTigers