Good afternoon families! Less than 80 days remain in this school year and it has been amazing to see how much students have grown academically since the start of the school year. One more busy week before we can all enjoy a well earned vacation!
Arrival and Dismissal
We are having several near misses at arrival and dismissal when cars are pulling out into traffic or with people crossing the street as cars are pulling out.. It is imperative that you adhere to them for the safety of all. We have been working with the Haverhill Police Department to provide feedback on and support for these procedures. You MUST be using the crosswalk especially during the timeframe from 8:45-9:00. We are working with the city to add a second crosswalk on the other end of the building.
-DO NOT CUT THE LINE. We appreciate everyone who is in line patiently waiting and following our guidelines and it is not fair to cut the line. Be respectful of others.
-Please do not go around cars still in the line letting students out.
-Please do not park further down Grove St. to avoid the line and cross as it then clogs traffic of cars pulling out of the line, needing to stop short to allow people to cross.
-Please check before pulling out of the car line for oncoming traffic
-NEVER pull a u-turn in the middle of the street or use the parking lot entrance to change direction.
-IF for some reason you find yourself traveling down Grove St. towards Broadway and need to drop off, you MUST pull up to the cross walk and cross there.
When people adhere to our guidelines, it moves very smoothly and quickly. We understand everyone is in a rush in the morning. But we cannot compromise student and staff safety. Staff will give reminders when we see unsafe things, please keep language respectful.
Anyone found in violation of traffic procedures will be referred to the Haverhill Police Department.
Dismissal changes
If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan, please make sure to send a note or call the office. We ask that any changes be called in before 2:30 as the office can get hectic in the afternoon. We also try not to have students get dismissed from the office at 3:00 or after again as we are getting ready for dismissal.
Bus Passes
If your child needs a new bus pass, please make sure to let the office know. All students who ride the bus must be swiping on and off the bus in the morning and the afternoon. Please remind your child to do this.
Cell Phones
We do not allow students to use cell phones during the school day. We ask that if students have a cell phone with them that it remains off and in their backpacks.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher conferences are Thursday, February 15th from 4:00-5:30. There will be no tutoring or Discovery on this day.
Spirit Wear
We have opened the store once again! Check out some new designs. Deadline to order is February 18th. Delivery will happen the first week of March. A portion of the sales comes back to Tilton! Here is the link: https://tiltontigers24.itemorder.com/
PTO Fundraiser
The PTO has found an amazing vendor for blankets! Order forms are coming home. Please note that due to the custom nature of the product turnaround time is 2-3 months.
Spirit Week
We will have a Spirit week February 12-16th. See the themes below:
Monday: Twin Day
Tuesday: PJ Day
Wednesday: Red/White/Pink Day
Thursday: Mismatch Day
Friday: Sports Day
Attendance
If your child is absent please call the school as soon as possible to report the absence. This should be done in addition to notifying the teacher via the REMIND app. If your child has been out ill and seen by a health care provider, please send a note to the school- these absences will be excused. Please make sure that the school has all updated phone numbers.
Chromebooks
Please make sure your child has his/her chromebook every day and that it is charged. Soon we will have no longer have devices to loan out for the day. If your child’s computer is not charging or working properly or your device is lost, have them see Mrs. Ackerman or Mr. Weisberg who can have it serviced or put a ticket in to have it replaced. At this time, the deadline has passed to sign up for device insurance.
UPCOMING DATES
2/12-2/16: Spirit Week
2/13: Progress reports distributed
2/15: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-5:30
2/19-2/23: No School-February Vacation
3/1: Read Across America Day-Dress as your favorite Book Character
Have a fantastic night!
Mrs. Mackay