Torringford Tigers
2025 - 2026 Back to School Edition
Dear Torringford Families,
šÆ Welcome Back, Torringford Tigers! šÆ
The 2025ā2026 school year is hereāand we canāt wait to get started! We hope your summer was filled with sunshine, laughter, and new adventures. Now itās time for a fresh year of learning, growing, and making amazing memories together.
At Torringford, we believe school is a team effortāand YOU are a big part of the team! Your support, encouragement, and involvement help our Tigers thrive. This year, our classrooms will be buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and challenges that help students shineāacademically, socially, and emotionally.
We want every family to feel welcome and connected. We encourage you to:
- Work closely with your childās teacher
Look for Principal Coffee Hours and family gatherings
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Visit our Torringford School Website regularly for news and updates
Attend school events and join the PTO
If you have any questions or concerns, please donāt hesitate to reach out. We are here to help and to work alongside you to ensure a wonderful school year.
Hereās to a year full of Tiger pride, big goals, and even bigger smiles!
With excitement and in partnership,
Kelly Galullo (Principal) & Georgia Austin (Assistant Principal)
Meet the teacher, navigate to the classroom, and drop off your school supplies. Families can stop by and play at the playscape to meet and mingle with each other. This is a quick drop in visit to help ease minds.
Please note, parents will not be allowed to walk students in on the first day of school.
We look forward to greeting our Torringford Tigers on Thursday, August 28th, 3:30-5:30
Please Have Your Child Wear Their Colored Wrist Band
Wristbands were sent home in the envelope with the letter from your teacher. Please have your child wear the wristband (including your student's first and last name and the name of the teacher) for the first four days.
Staff will be throughout the building assisting students to their classrooms.
Healthy Tigers, Happy Tigers!
Our school nurses are here to support your childās health and well-being. Their responsibilities include caring for immediate health concerns, providing first aid, and maintaining complete health records for every student.
Keeping Our School Healthy
If your child is ill at home or showing signs of illness, please keep them home from school. If a student becomes ill during the day, parents/guardians will be contacted and asked to provide transportation home.
š¤ When to Keep Kids Home
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Fever: 100.4Ā°F or higher ā stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without medication
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Vomiting or Diarrhea: Stay home until symptom-free for 24 hours without medication
š Reporting Absences
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Call 860-489-2300 if your child will be out due to illness
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Parents will be contacted if a child becomes ill at school and must provide transportation
š Medications
- If your child needs any medication administer it requires written authorization from the doctor
- Medications must be brought to school by an adult in its original container including the pharmacy label
š” Medical Updates
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Let the nurse know about any medical condition that may affect your child at school
ā Questions or Concerns?
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Contact Nurse Denise or Nurse Allison anytime
šÆ Letās Make This Year ROAR-some šÆ
Welcome to a Wonderful School Year!
Weāre so excited to see our Tigers back in the building! We canāt wait to partner with you to make this year full of learning, growth, and fun for your child.
š¾ Quick-Glance: Important Reminders š¾
š Need Help?
- Call Melissa Smith or Julie Vold at 860-489-2300
- Weāll connect you with the right staff member
š Early Pick-Up / Dismissal Changes
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Send a note if picking up early or changing dismissal plans
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No students dismissed from the main office after 3:00 pm (1:00 pm on early release days)
š« Visiting the School
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Bring ID and have a pre-approved appointment
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Come alone, sign in/out, and wear a visitor badge
š¤ Reporting Absences
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Call the office to report an absence (860-489-2300)
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Send a note from parent or doctor when your child returns
š Contacting Teachers
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Teachers cannot answer calls during class
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Email or leave a message; theyāll respond when available
š Forms & Resources
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Read the Student Handbook online
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Return device agreements, bus/car tags, and other forms sent home on the first day
Stay on Track with Our Tiger Drop-Off & Pick-Up Plan
For students who are being transported to or from school by car, please note:
Cars must enter the car-line from Charles Street.
Cars cannot block the bus loop entrance and exit.
If the car line extends longer than the access road, please circle around the block. This safety precaution is to prevent a back up on Charles Street. You cannot idle on the road or go into the church parking lot to wait.
The access road is one lane only. Cars will stay in one line and pull as far up the sidewalk as possible; unless otherwise directed by a staff member.
Staff will be outside to assist students getting in and out of the car. Adults should remain in the vehicle. The line must move quickly to ensure we can fit all the cars in our loop as they arrive.
Drop-Off
Drop off doors open at 8:35 am. The school day begins at 8:45 am. Please arrive no earlier than 8:20 am. as staff are trying to park.
The Torringford West entrance will be gated. Parent cars will not be able to enter from Torringford West.
Pick-up
- If you are planning to pick-up your student from school, you must send a note with your student including the first and last name of your student, the date, and the person who will be picking the student up. Any student who does not have a note will be put on their bus.
- Pick-up doors open at 3:40 pm and close at 3:55 pm. Please arrive no earlier than 3:30 pm.
Families that pick up regularly will receive a car-rider tag. Please hang the tag visibly on the rearview mirror.
We would like to stagger the time you come. This will help keep the line from backing into the road.
Students with the last name beginning with A-L please pick up at 3:40 pm.
Students with the last name M-Z please pick up at 3:50 pm.
Please do not arrive early, as the doors will not be open and traffic will cause a safety hazard.
Staff will be on the sidewalk to help students get to the cars.
Be prepared to show your ID to staff.
*Any dismissal changes should be received by emailing the office at TFDoffice@torrington.org by 2 pm. No student will be dismissed from the main office after 3 pm; please plan accordingly.
**Students can ONLY travel with someone who is authorized to pick them up. Please make sure your contact information is up to date with the main office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this important safety matter.
Lunch is not just about foodā
Itās also a time for students to build independence and balance eating, chatting, and showing kindness.
- Kindergarten: 11:00 to 11:30
- 1st Grade: 12:10 to 12:40
- 2nd Grade: 1:00 to 1:30
- 3rd Grade: 11:35 to 12:05
Students Break for Snack
Snacks are not provided by the school. Send one small healthy snack and a water bottle each day.
- Please pack healthy snacks, like fruit, veggies, crackers, pretzels, muffins, etc.
- Reusable water bottles should be sent to school every day. Please do not send juice or juice boxes.
- Please do NOT send candy.
- If your student's snack requires a spoon or fork, please pack one.
- For our youngest students, please label the snack as āSNACKā to avoid confusion with your student's lunch.
*Students enjoy recess EVERY day!
For safety reasons, it is best for students to wear sneakers every day, especially if they plan to use our awesome playscape. In the winter, students love to play in the snow; snow gear is required.
*weather depending
When your student is ill, you must call the office (860.489.2300) to report the absence. When your student returns to school, you are required to send a note to school verifying the absence.
If you have an attendance concern, please reach out to Georgia Austin (Assistant Principal) or Deb Mordecai (Social Worker).
Mark Your Stripes ā Plan Ahead with This Yearās Key Dates!
August 28: Welcome Back Night 3:30 - 5:30
September 1: NO School (Labor Day)
September 2: First Day of School
September 11: Early Dismissal
September 18: Early Dismissal
Keep a copy of the school calendar on your refrigerator. Note the early dismissal days each month. Students are dismissed at 1:30 on early dismissal days.
Join the Torringford PTO
Our PTO is a great way to volunteer and get involved in our school. You will receive newsletters and fliers from our PTO to promote enrichment events, fundraisers, and community activities.
All families are welcome to join the PTO meetings that are typically held monthly at the school. Feel free to reach out to the PTO via their Torringford email address: torringfordpto@gmail.com.
Join the Facebook page for frequent updates and celebrations.