Tuscan Tidings

Video Greetings from Ms. Majeed & Mr. Bertani

Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the nation and the third largest ethnic group in California, after Latinx and African Americans. In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. FANHS | Filipino American National Historical Society

In recognition of Filipino American History Month, from October 16 - 21, the 5th Grade Makasakit /Skawinski team of student morning announcers created video messages to spotlight notable Filipino Americans.

Thank you again to Mrs. Makasakit and 5M homeroom for successfully launching student created morning announcements for Tuscan School.

In recognition of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Mrs. Skawinski’s homeroom students continued to impressively create video messages to shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of notable scientists, celebrities, experts, and athletes who think and learn differently.

During morning announcements from October 21st to October 29th, Tuscan students and staff listened as 5S student morning announcers shared powerful stories about how amazing people turned stumbling blocks into stepping stones.

In addition to comprehensive systems of support, we believe that by hearing stories of highly accomplished people, who overcame obstacles, our students, can be encouraged and inspired to remain positive and optimistic about their ability to achieve greatness.

Our 5th Grade student announcer for Friday, October 30th, 2020, recorded a sweet video message to spotlight Halloween; and noted that “Halloween is all about costumes, spooky tales, and most importantly candy!”

Best Practices for a Safe and Fun Halloween from the Township of Maplewood

Are you and your child together during a particularly stressful time of day? It might be the drive home from appointments or the hour between after-school activities and dinner. If so, turn on a soothing radio station or pick a favorite, chill song. Listening to classical or other calming music can reduce negative emotions.

When you sense you both need it, crank up some tunes and just dance. Your child may want to change the music (that’s ok!) or make fun of your moves (again, totally fine!). Hopefully your child will join your dance party. Grooving and shaking can release tension in your bodies and cause serious laugh attacks—and who couldn’t use that?

Email: ROARforTuscan@somsd.k12.nj.us
Website: https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/tuscan/
Location: 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ, USA
Phone: (973)378-5221