The Weekly Update 1/30/2026

There is a lot of snow on the sides of the roads and some intersections are particularly narrow (Brownsville and Bristol!!) This is leading to immense traffic jams leaving Tawanka and creating gridlock for drivers. Consider putting your students on the bus so they can get to school in a safe and timely manner!

We are seeing a major increase in the number of small toys coming to school. We understand they are fun to play with, but when at school we are minimizing our distractions. Please check your children's backpacks for these small items and take them out. Leave the toys at home and help us focus on education here at Tawanka.

We know it's a short day, but on Friday February 13th, Tawanka is going to break out of this cold winter spell and get tropical. Tropical attire is encouraged and fun and educational activities will be happening.

Tawanka student continue to show up! This month our average daily attendance was 95.1% which is great. Please try to get your child to school everyday.

On February 13th, we will have an early dismissal for teacher professional development. If you are interested in purchasing a bagged lunch for that day, please complete the form found on the link below or by clicking here. Lunch orders are due by Monday February 9th.

Flu season is here, and this year the flu is spreading very easily. We want to help keep our students, families, and staff healthy! The best way to stop germs from spreading is by practicing good habits every day.

• Please remember to:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water

  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow

  • Avoid touching your face

  • Stay home if you are feeling sick

By working together and practicing these preventative measures, we can help keep our school a healthy and happy place to learn. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone safe!

Please email calexis@neshaminy.org; ddisandro@neshaminy.org or kmccellan@neshaminy.org call with any questions or concerns 215-809-6316 school fax 215-809-6353

Mrs. Banks' and Mrs. Tryon's class met up this week to make some snow flurries of their own!

Making Valentines Day bags.

First grade is laying and relaxing after working hard on their reading test and reading diagnostics while listening to a story!

Second grade engineers in Mrs. Wendling's class were challenged to build towers that reached 45 cm high. Students used their knowledge of properties to construct their towers and had a great time while learning!

Students in Mrs. Atwater’s class filled their star jar! As a reward, we had camping day. Students learned while snuggled up on their sleeping bags for the day. We also had some delicious, deconstructed s’mores. It was so much fun!

Tawanka is PHANATICAL ABOUT READING! Students are participating in the 100 Book Challenge / Phanatic About Reading Program. Students that have completed 50 nights of reading were invited to play a special Phillies Bingo Game. We are so proud of our students for stepping up to the plate and taking on the challenge of reading for 15 minutes a night for 100 nights. Way to go readers!!

Mrs. Tryon's 3rd graders started their new science unit on force and motion. They have been working with magnets and have learned that magnets can attract and repel because of the north and south poles interacting. They were tasked with the challenge of getting two magnets to repel and attract just enough so that one magnet hovered over the other, creating "bouncing magnets." Many were successful!

Math Challenge is a program we participate in where students see how they can do on different types and levels of math problems. Run by the AE Teacher, Mrs. Morecz.

Feel free to explore with your kids!

Math Challenge Link - Neshaminy Elementary Schools

See Information below for Tawanka's 1st Math Tournament. Clicking on information below will take you to the registration link.

Kindergarten had been working on solo voices the week!

Students are learning about patterns and form

The PTO is supplying the students with soft pretzels on Thursday February 12th!

The next meeting of the PTO is February 4th at 10:00 at Tawanka. Please consider joining us to find out about exciting events going on here at Tawanka.

Tawanka Spirit Wear launches February 2.

Join the Tawanka Community and hopefully win some prizes...February 28th at Assumption BVM

Hello to our Elementary and Middle School community! If you haven't been to a high school musical in a while, we would love to have you join us February 5-8th as NHS presents, "The Addams Family." Neshaminy's musicals have been nominated for Best Musical, Best Song, Best Ensemble, Best Featured Actress, Best Featured Actor, Best Dancers, Best Sound, Best Makeup and more over the past two years through the Philadelphia Independence Awards and we would love to have you come see what our program is all about!

Tickets are on-line and available now

Keep an eye out for more information about the Harlem Wizards coming to Neshaminy this March!

SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON.......

• February 13th - Early dismissal for teacher Professional Development
• President's Day - 2/16 & 2/17