Good afternoon families!
We hope you all had a wonderful vacation week! Tomorrow is A day on our schedule. The week looks like it will be a nice one. Please make sure your child comes with a coat each day for outdoor recess.
Attendance
As we all know, attendance greatly impacts achievement. Tilton Elementary School will have an increased focus on attendance this year. We want you to be partners with us in this endeavor. Our plan in achieving/working towards this goal includes greater engagement between our teachers and families. Please anticipate a call from your child’s teacher if your child has been out three or more consecutive days and we have not heard from you. Please find 10 facts about attendance here. We are here to support all of our families. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.
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.
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.
MCAS
Even though we are still a few months out from MCAS testing, we ask Grades 3 & 4 families to look at these dates and avoid scheduling appointments or vacations during these dates. As we get closer, we will send out more information.
ELA
Grade 3 April 3 & 4
Grade 4 April 10 & 11
Math
Grade 3 May 21 & 22
Grade 4 May 15 & 16
Early Release on 2/28
There is a staff PD day on 2/28. Students will be dismissed at 11:35
Read Across America Day
To celebrate Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Day, on March 1st we encourage students and staff to dress up as their favorite book character! We will have guest readers coming in to read aloud to students as well.
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.
Blanket Fundraiser
The PTO is still selling Tilton Blankets. They are $25 and will ship in about 2 months. If you are interested please complete the order form. If you are paying by check, please make out to Tilton Elementary PTO.
UPCOMING DATES
2/28: Early Release 11:35
3/1: Read Across America Day
3/20: Early Release
3/25: Report Cards Issues
3/29: No School-Good Friday
Have a fantastic night! Get a good night’s rest! Can’t wait to see our Tigers!
Mrs. Mackay