Academics
Fifth Grade Curriculum
The curriculum in Grade 5 engages students in a variety of learning experiences that integrate skills with content materials. The curriculum and strategies are intended to prepare students for the team-based middle school. In order to provide a smooth transition to the middle school, students are expected to demonstrate an increasing […]
Fourth Grade Curriculum
The curriculum in Grade 4 engages students in a variety of learning experiences that integrate skills with content materials. Students increase their ability to communicate effectively and to use mathematical processes while researching and reporting topics from science and social studies. Technology is used in research, with both Internet and software […]
Third Grade Curriculum
The curriculum in Grade 3 focuses on expanding students’ skills – academic, social and emotional. The curriculum supports and encourages a balance of activities for each child and provides an excellent foundation for continued study. The skills introduced in prior grades are applied to an expanding range of content. Reading […]
Second Grade Curriculum
The curriculum in Grade 2 builds upon the skills and curriculum content of the previous grades. The grade two student is faced with new challenges and with opportunities to develop both academically and socially. The curriculum supports and encourages a balance of rich learning activities for each child and provides […]
First Grade Curriculum
The curriculum in Grade 1 focuses on the beginning learner. This new learner is eager to undertake the serious business of education, a life-long process of acquiring, organizing and using information. The grade one student is continuing to understand and develop relationships and beginning to plan, execute and assess new […]
Kindergarten Curriculum
Kindergarten introduces children and parents to the public school experience. Setting the tone for all future learning, the kindergarten program encourages a positive self-image by providing age and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Children enter kindergarten with different experiences and degrees of readiness. Using information from prekindergarten interviews, pre-school information and […]
Media Center Volunteers Committee Description
2013-14 Chair: Kristen Messerschmitt: kristenmess@gmail.com Date usually held: Year round Description: Prepare schedule for volunteers in Media Center Duties: Recruit volunteers to assist in Tashua Media Center to help with shelving, checking books in/out. Coordinate volunteers with the Media Center schedule based on volunteer’s availability Characteristics/Skills Needed: Friendly (to interact […]
Communication With Academic & Support Staff
CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION: We urge you to contact your child’s teacher when issues arise. Our experience shows very clearly that the most expedient and satisfactory solutions are achieved by direct contact between the parent and the teacher. If you are puzzled, worried or concerned about some aspects of our school […]
Report Cards & Parent/Teacher Conferences
PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences are an opportunity for teachers and parents to share important information about students. Sign-up sheets for appointments will be available in your child’s classroom at Back to School Night. We urge you to attend. Here are the conference dates for this 2013-2014 school year: Thursday […]
Tashua Staff Directory
The relationship between the teachers and the students is at the heart of Tashua School. Learning is a life-long journey and elementary school teachers help to foster its beginning. We do all that we can to inspire, encourage and challenge students to grow both academically and socially in a safe, […]