Tuscan Tidings

November 19, 2020

Greetings from Ms. Majeed & Mr. Bertani

5th Grade Student Morning Announcement Video

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Native American Heritage Month Read Aloud!

Creative Listening

This week in Music students in Grades 3 – 5, creatively listened to the piece Harvest Moon by the English Composer and Flautist William Alwyn.

With paper and pencil at hand students were invited to listen to the music while moving their pencil around the page to reflect their feelings about the movement of the musical piece. Students were then asked to turn their paper 90 degrees to repeat the creative listening process.

During a third listening experience students were encouraged to add words to their listening “map” to describe how the musical piece made them feel. Students eagerly volunteered and shared their listening maps with classmates. Several students expressed feeling calm, warm, comforted and creative.

Kudos to Mrs. Van Tine for engaging students in such an enjoyable learning experience that was a pleasure for Ms. Majeed and Mr. Bertani to observe. Families are invited to try this creative listening experience at home.

Tuscan Library News From Amy Popp

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Author Holly McGhee and Author/Illustrator Pascal Lemaître Visit Tuscan School (Virtually)

On Monday, November 16th, students in fourth and fifth grades will had the an unique opportunity to attend a live Google Meet interview with author Holly McGhee and author/illustrator Pascal Lemaître, moderated by Ms. Popp, Library Media Specialist. Ms. McGhee visited Tuscan School a few years ago and is the author of Listen and Come With Me. In 2021, her new book, What The World Could Make: A Story of Hope will be published. Pascal Lemaître has illustrated all of aforementioned books and joined Ms. McGhee on the virtual conference from Belgium!

We were so thankful to have both Ms. McGhee and Mr. Lemaître to share their creative insights and debut their latest book with Tuscan students.

For more information about author and author/illustrator please visit their websites.

Holly McGhee

Pascal Lemaître

Curriculum & Instruction Department Math Workbook Update

Math Workbooks for Tuscan -Shipped 11/17/20

Estimated Arrival 7-10 days

When math workbooks are delivered, additional pick up dates for curriculum supplies will be scheduled.

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Support Tuscan Families for Thanksgiving 2020

The Tuscan PTA is collecting monetary donations to provide grocery gift cards for Tuscan students and their families in need. We believe that every Tiger should be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with grace, joy, and a hearty meal.

Our goal is to raise $4,000 by Monday, November 23, 2020.
Due to COVID, we can only accept donations online. Your gift is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. No gift is too large or too small. Every little bit helps!

Please click here to make a donation!