• Charge your device every night & bring it back to school with you
• Bring a water bottle
• Bring your coat, hat & gloves for recess and gym
• Wear your mask

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Kindergarten and 1st grade students were very excited to receive their brand new touch screen Chromebooks. The Chromebooks replaced the iPads they were using for the 1:1 technology program.

First graders in Mrs. Curtin's class are making Valentines as a service project for Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The Valentines will be delivered to a nearby nursing home.

Mrs. Hanna's 2nd graders chose Animal/Zoo Day as a Reward for filling their Bean Jar. Children wore animal clothing and shared pet photos, animal books, and favorite stuffed animals. We also went on a virtual tour of Melbourne Zoo.

All third graders are diving deep into division strategies. We are still practicing multiplication, and connecting what we know to develop division skills.

Students in the 4th grade are working on the unit Magnets and Electricity. To practice the idea of lighting a bulb, the students in Mrs. Gartenmayer's class tried out using the components of a wire, a c-cell (battery) and a bulb to light up. With some trial and error everyone finally figured how to make it work. They created a working circuit. Each student received their own supplies to try this out.

The fourth grade has been working diligently to convert units of measurement from larger to smaller units.

On Wednesday, January 20th, the fourth grade became witness to the swearing in of the 46th president. They welcomed President Biden and watched in awe of the attendees at the celebration. They stood for the pledge and and signed along as the pledge was recited.

The 4th grade AE students are preparing for the K'NEX Challenge, and are currently learning how to conserve energy using wind power. Annalise Seckinger and Maya Kopansky created a sail car model. Their goal was for the sail car to travel 50 feet under 10 seconds. After 3 tests and modifications to their sail car, they were able to go from 17.32 seconds to their best time of 9.27 seconds. They found that they needed to catch the wind with lighter parts than have a flat sail to push the car. The quest of this learning and the K"NEX Challenge is to create a model that uses renewable energy (wind, water, and solar) to save energy within their home.

Students are practicing throwing, catching, kicking and punting skills this week.

Hi, I'm Dianne Ratka, but most students call me "Ms. Dianne". I have been a recess aide with Neshaminy School District for the past 12 years, starting at Lower South and now at Tawanka. Each day my fun begins with directing traffic during morning drop off... in the sun, snow, sleet or rain. (I'm the one who refuses to use an umbrella!) Recess is a special time for me, especially this year with our modified recess and social distancing since I get to spend more one-on-one time with the students. I also help with lunches and enjoy volunteering where needed, especially with PTO activities. My family and I love to go on cruises, and we are also avid Eagles fans. My special interests are bowling, reading, and watching Hallmark movies. I feel very fortunate to work at Tawanka with such wonderful teachers, staff and students.

Tawanka will be running our annual fundraiser from 1/25/2020 - 1/29/2020. This year it is an all virtual fundraiser - just 3 easy steps! Students who participate will be given a small prize to bring home. Please see the flyer below and watch the following informational video: https://youtu.be/TyicZ72li6o

Last spring, the popular Neshaminy Education Foundation Spring Basket Raffle fundraiser was postponed as the pandemic set in. Now it's back, and it's time to match two lucky winners with some great gift cards! The drawing will be held on Monday, February 1 and the winners notified with a happy phone call. Tickets that were already purchased in schools will be added to this drawing. Good luck and thank you for supporting the Neshaminy Education Foundation!

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and can be purchased here: https://www.neshaminy.org/Page/42428

Safety of all students and staff is a top priority at Tawanka, and 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.

Please join us for our next PTO Meeting on Wednesday February 3rd at 10:00am.

A zoom link will be sent out via email prior to the meeting.

Don't forget that the PTO is still collecting Box Tops! This is an easy way to help earn money for Tawanka - download the app today! For more information, go to https://www.boxtops4education.com/.

You can also register your ShopRite Price Plus card at shopriteformyschool.com and designate Tawanka Elementary to receive your earned eBoxTops. When you buy participating products and swipe your Price Plus Card, eBoxTops are credited to Tawanka, adding to the check we receive from Box Tops for Education.