T.I.S. Digital Backpack

October 31, 2014

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT T.I.S.: GRADE 3 Happy Autumn! The weather is getting cooler and children need to wear

appropriate clothing to recess. We concluded our science unit on Forces and

Motion. The children are now learning about Tolland and Connecticut in the

1700s. The classes are going to the Historical Society Building in Hartford, CT to

learn about the Legend of the Charter Oak. We will also visit the Benton

Homestead in Tolland to experience what life was like for people living in Tolland in

the early 1700s. Writer Workshop is in full swing with the children writing

personal narratives.

GRADE 4 As the year progresses students are beginning to feel more confident as writers

and learners of math. There are lots of new processes, procedures and concepts

for teachers as well as students to absorb, but things are coming together nicely.

In science students have been digging in the dirt—er,soil—as they learn about the

layers, types and components of soil. In social studies we are learning about who’s

in charge and what roles they play in state government. We are learning how a bill

becomes a law—not an easy process! In LA we are well into our Mythology Unit,

which the kids just love! Don’t be surprised when your 4th grader comes home

talking about the Cyclops, Cerberus, Medusa or other mythical characters!

GRADE 5 Fifth grade students are celebrating Writer's Workshop narrative writing process.

Students will be sharing their drafts with the new writing skills they have learned

in the unit so far. Students are also writing personal narratives through the eyes

of a Native American child. Students are using what they learned in social studies

about Native American culture and natural resources along with writing skills to

create a diary entry. Additionally, our fifth graders are excited to experience the

Earth, Moon and Sun unit come to life as we take a field trip to the planetarium.

NEW! GRADE 5 PLANETARIUM TRIPS:

o Friday, October 31 - Campbell, Kneeland o Monday, November 3rd- Leser and Zangerl o Wednesday, November 5- McCarthy and Racco o Wednesday, November 12 - Slayton, Storozuk o Friday, November 14 - Biddle, Grabowski

Attention

Parents!

Our school is participating in a healthy, creative fundraiser

with Art to Remember. Right now, children are busy creating

colorful, fun artwork and soon you will receive a

personalized order form showcasing your son’s or

daughter’s artwork.

• Over 30 keepsake products available

– all featuring your child’s artwork

• Many of the products are less than $15

• Safe, secure online ordering is available

• Satisfaction guaranteed

• Don’t forget about your family and friends

for these gift giving occasions:

· Grandparent’s Day

· Christmas

· Father’s Day

· Birthdays

· Hanukkah

· Mother’s Day

Your purchase captures a moment in

time with your child and supports your

school.

THANK YOU! www.ArtToRemember.com

Recorder Order Time

Dear Parents,

The third grade curriculum uses recorders to teach music

literacy. Each student needs to have his or her own

recorder. For health and educational purposes, we have

found that it is better for each student to own their own

recorder and bring it to school for their music classes. The

recorder is an investment in your child’s music education.

All the third and fourth grade music classes use recorders.

I would like to give you the opportunity to purchase a recorder through

the school. This is of no advantage to our school, or me, but it is

advantageous for you. First, if I order the recorders in bulk we can pay at

least $5.50 less for each recorder. Also, I can insure that your child will be

getting a quality recorder with good tone quality, (unlike those you can get at

Target or some other discount store). If we order now we can get the

discount and ensure that the recorders will be ordered and shipped in time for

our use. Therefore, I am offering you the opportunity to order a recorder

through Tolland Intermediate School. Just fill in the form below and send in a

check for $5.50 made out to the Tolland Intermediate school student activity

fund. Please return the check and the form before Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Recorders will be delivered and we will begin using them in class at the

end of March.

Thank you and I hope I have made getting a recorder for your

child just a little easier,

Ms. Judith Baker

My child_________________________________ in

(Classroom teacher’s name)_______________________________class would

like to purchase a soprano recorder for school and home use. A check for

$5.50 is attached. (Cash or Checks made out to “Tolland Intermediate School

student activity fund”.)

Parent’s signature: _______________________________________

My Child ______________ has his/her own recorder and will bring it in the

last week of March 2014. (Teacher’s name)___________________

Come join your classmates for a

great night out! A DJ will be there

playing all your favorite songs!

Snacks and drinks will be provided

for free. “Glo Jewelry” will be

available for purchase.

Questions? Call Kathy Aldrich at

860.870.0306 for more details.

5th Grade Fall Dance Friday, November 14 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Tolland Intermediate School (All

Purpose Room) $15.00 per couple at the door

(Casual attire)

Sponsored by

Tolland Community Women

Attention all 5th grade

students and their

favorite adult!

(Girls – bring your father,

uncle, grandfather, etc.)

(Boys – bring your

mother, aunt,

grandmother, etc.)

Recreation Youth Basketball

For boys & girls in Grades 3 thru 12

A fun program designed to help improve individual skills and learn the

fundamentals of basketball. Separate program for boys and girls.

Split by grades 3, 4&5, 6&7, 8&9, 10&11&12. All practices and games take

place on Saturdays, starting December 6th through March. Times will vary based

on number of teams in each age category.

Please DO NOT wait to register

Register on-line, by mail, fax or in person.

Registration Fee: $80.00 until November 5, 2014

November 6 – 17, 2014: $90.00

We will not accept registrations after November 17, 2014

Volunteer coaches are needed for all age groups – Coaches training provided. Call

the recreation office at 871-3610. We are also looking for workers age 15 & up to

referee.

A separate Basketball Program for younger children will be

offered in the Winter Flyer in January.

The

Technology

Club

The TIS Technology Club is for 4th and 5th grade students who are

interested in furthering their technological skills while being given the opportunity to work in a

real world/school environment. Students must possess the ability to work independently and in

small groups on projects, manage the project timeline and possess the desire to problem solve

and use resources to complete tasks. Tech Club members may spend time learning the basics of

coding, developing presentations, creating tutorials, learning video and audio recording and

editing, and functioning as a first level IT department, as well other projects that become

necessary as a means to provide a service to the school.

Students are not expected to have full knowledge of the needed technology/software, but they

must present a desire to learn and a willingness to receive help from others.

The Tech Club will meet on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:50. Days will be

determined once all applications are received and depend on enrollment.

Interested students need to:

1. Complete the application

2. Get a signature of recommendation from their teacher

3. Submit a digital presentation as to why they should be allowed to be a member of the

Tech Club. (This can be as creative as they need...PowerPoint, Prezi, etc., but should be

concise, but informative of their interests and skills.) Presentations can be submitted on a

flashdrive (please make sure the student’s name is visible on the drive) or emailed to

jkirk@tolland.k12.ct.us (Subject line to read: Technology Club - Student’s Name).

Deadline: October 29th

Cost of the club is $20. Please do not submit payment at this time. If your child’s application is

approved, then more information will be sent regarding when and how to remit payment.

Any questions, please feel free to email.

Mrs. Kirk Mr. Zangerl Technology Integration Specialist Grade 5 Teacher jkirk@tolland.k12.ct.us rzangerl@tolland.k12.ct.us

The

Technology

Club

Application

Name:

Homeroom Teacher:

Teacher Recommendation:

Please circle:

Yes No I can work independently and in small groups.

Yes No I am willing to problem solve and seek out resources to find a solution.

Yes No I can conduct myself in a manner that follows the rules of the school and best represents the Technology Club. Yes No I will commit to coming to all assigned club days in order to best help and

support my fellow Tech members. Yes No I understand that all equipment needs to be treated with respect, and I will follow

the technology rules as outlined in the TIS Technology Contract and district policies.

Student Signature:

Parent Signature:

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Any student that does not have access to a

computer at home to create their digital presentation, please see Mrs. Kirk to arrange before

school time.

The “All for Books” program has begun!

Don’t forget to send in your donation along with the colored “brick” that was

sent home with the book fair flyer! All signed “bricks” will be displayed at school during the fair.

With your help, all of the money collected will go toward purchasing more

books for Tolland Intermediate School.

If we reach our whole-school goal of $1,000 – our teachers and staff will be turned into knights for a Jousting Tournament!

Not only does your donation help our cause, but Scholastic Book Fairs will match monetary donations raised with a donation of up to one million books to two non-profit organizations dedicated to helping children, families, and teachers acquire books and educational resources - Kids In Need Foundation and Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc.

This is a voluntary program. There is no obligation to particpate.

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Book Drive

to be held During our

TIS Book Fair

With our book fair starting soon, please take this opportunity to pass on gently used books to the TIS Reading Department. Books must be in excellent condition and will be used by children of all reading abilities. The books your child has out-grown, may be utilized by the reading department to engage other children in reading. Here are some suggestions: Really popular series: Books by these popular authors: A-Z mysteries Eve Bunting Geronimo Stilton Andrew Clements Fly Guy Kate DiCamillo Ivy and Bean Patricia Polacco Magic Tree House Cynthia Rylant Mercy Watson Dav Pilkey My Weird School Mo Willems Ricky Ricotta Stink Zack Files

A box will be located outside the library during the book

fair for your book donations

Questions: contact Karen Moran, 4morans@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

The TIS Book Fair

needs your help!!

October 30th~November 6th

Click the link below for easy sign up!

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our

upcoming signups.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

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2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

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Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use

your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Jessica Burney, jessburney13@comcast.net

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LIFETOUCH RETAKE DAY IS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Food & Nutrition Services is looking for substitute workers. Work only while your student is in school. Apply now for

positions for the school year. Opportunities to move into permanent, part-time positions are available. Please contact

Mary Layman at 860-870-6853 or mlayman@tolland.k12.ct.us

The Tolland Family Resource Center and Tolland Public

Library invite all families with Children Preschool

through grade 2 to

Family Literacy Night

Let’s Give Thanks for Literacy! Friday ~ November 14

6:30-8:00 PM

at the Birch Grove Primary School

Create fun book-based activities Discover the many resources here in Tolland Meet our special Guest Readers See the Read Dogs in Action Learn the best ways to promote Literacy at home

Family Literacy Night is designed to provide families with basic

information about literacy, ideas on how to promote, and an

introduction to the resources available in the Tolland community. This

event will be held in the Birch Grove Primary School Cafeteria.

Please enter building through the gymnasium entrance.

RSVP to Laurel Leibowitz

(860) 870-6750 x 215

or

lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us

Admission is $5.00 per family

Those willing may bring a new or gently used book to donate to a

family in need

The First 50 registered will receive a free book!

Oct. 1st No class

8th “Play with clay” We will make play dough and play with different types of modeling clay. 15th “Make it with paper” Create interesting paper creations 22nd “Puppets” Create simple puppets to play with and take home 29th “Lego Build Night” Bring your imagination and let’s build with legos and duplos

Nov. 5th “Splatter” Come and play with different mediums: paint, crayons and enjoy a messy creative night

12th “Print it with Paint” A different way to have you child create a new piece of art. Bring an old white T-

shirt, socks whatever and we will decorate and jazz it into a new creation.

19th “Starry Night” Let’s spend some time gazing at our night time sky and enjoy some fun star activities

26th No Class Dec. 3rd “Make a Pie” Please bring a 8 inch pie plate

10th “3-D ART” We will make simple 3-D projects to take home 17th “SNOWFLAKES” Oh, what we will create Sign up for 2015 classes will be posted on Jan.5th and will start on Jan.7th “The Kid and Me” Registration Form Name ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________ Telephone Number (home) ____________________ (cell) _____________________ Cost: If you purchase a ten week punch card you get all ten weeks at the cost of $45 dollars and the first class in January 2015 free. Cost per session is $7 dollars. Please make all checks payable to the Tolland Board of Ed. Please indicate below what classes you will be attending. Oct. 8th _____ 15th ____ 22nd ____ 29th ____ Nov. 5th _____

12th ____ 19th ____ Dec. 3rd _____ 10th ____ 17th ____

Children of all ages are welcome to come with a parent, grandparent or special adult friend. Please call Mrs. Vaida at (860) 870-6750 ext.#6

Sign up for 2015 classes will be posted on Jan.5th and will start on Jan.7th

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