TASPA Weekly Updates

Dear TASPA Community,

We hope you had an enjoyable weekend. Parents, please read on for all important information that includes the TASPA community and Tuscaloosa City Schools district.

Thank you,

TASPA Family

Our Mission: To utilize arts integration to develop creative and critical thinkers equipped with the ability to reach full potential in a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment.

Our Vision: To enhance the quality of life for all students and develop creative learners by providing a deeper understanding of all subjects through arts integration.

TASPA Core Values:

• Our Core Values guide us each and everyday on how we treat one another, make decisions, respond to challenges, and represent The Alberta School of Performing Arts.

Let Your Light Shine, TASPA Stars!

Please do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m. Dropping off prior to the designated time is a safety hazard. The Alberta School of Performing Arts or TCS will not be responsible for unsupervised students or student injuries that occur prior to school opening.

Students are tardy after 7:55 a.m. per TCS guidelines.

THERE ARE NO STUDENT CHECK-OUTS AFTER 2:00 p.m.

Classroom Instruction starts at 7:55 a.m.

Thank you

Attendance Matters- Nov. 2-6

• 95.92%-Daily Attendance Average- Great Job! We are above the district's goal!
• 119 Absences- Let's aim to decrease each week!
• 83 Unexcused Absences- Parents make sure you or your child turn in excuses to the front office.
• 36 Unexcused Absences- Thank you for submitting your child's excuses.
• 24 Tardies- Let's aim to decrease each week!

The Tuscaloosa City Schools district goal is 95% or above for the average daily attendance rate.

Parents and families are encouraged to review TASPA’s Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan (ACIP). Our ACIP outlines our school’s academic goals, areas for growth, and the strategies we are using to improve student achievement. By reviewing the plan, families can better understand our school’s priorities and how we are working together to ensure every student is successful. Parent involvement and feedback are important parts of our continuous improvement process

• Nov. 9- Veteran's Day Program- 9:00 am
• Nov 11- No School -Veteran's Day
• Nov. 17 & 18- Thanksgiving Lunch
• Nov 19- MS Science Fair & Fall Festival 4-6pm
• Nov 23-27 -Fall Break- No School

Tuesday, November 17th

PreK 10:15-10:40

1st Grade 10:35-11:00

4th Grade 11:15-11:40

Middle School 11:45-12:10

Wednesday, November 18th

Kindergarten 10:15-10:40

2nd Grade 11:05-11:30

5th Grade 11:10-11:35

3rd Grade 11:40-12:05

Snack Shack Calendar for Nov.-Feb.

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Feb. 19th

Feb. 26th

At TASPA, BULLYING plays NO part in our success.

Please let your child/children know that if they experience bullying or their peers being bullied please report it immediately.

Students are expected to come to school each and everyday to learn and feel safe and secure.

If you feel that your child is being bullied please do not hesitate to reach out to the administration, Mrs. Taylor-Maye, Dr. Javine or Mrs. Snowden.

Parents please note that if students are found to be bullying others they will receive the highest consequence based on the TCS code of conduct.

Our front office hours are from 8:00am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please ring the bell at the front door for assistance.

If you have questions or need assistance please contact your child's teacher or our school leaders: Chenale Taylor-Maye, Principal-cmtaylor@tusc.k12.al.us, Dr. Whitney Javine, Assistant Principal- WJavine@tusc.k12.al.us, Leticia Snowden, Assistant Principal- lsnowden@tusc.k12.al.us

Email: cmtaylor@tusc.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.tuscaloosacityschools.com/taspa
Location: 2700 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Phone: 205-759-3564
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1TASPA/
Twitter: @TASPA_TCS