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LIBRARY ~ MS. CASSIDY ~ May 2018

May 4, 2018 2:39 pm

Third grade is deep into their biography report. Students started taking notes and will continue their research in May. Fourth grade is starting internet safety. We will review how to be safe on the internet, covering topics such as personal information, netiquette and password security. We also will discuss why […]

TIGER TECH~ MR. RICHARD ~ May 2018

2:38 pm

It’s May, time to show what we know! Throughout the building, students will soon begin working on culminating activities for academic celebrations that showcase their learning. Many of you will join us for these wonderful events, many including great ways students are using technology in the classroom! Students in the […]

$MATHEMATICS — MRS. MICHELLE MARINI~ May 2018$

MATHEMATICS — MRS. MICHELLE MARINI~ May 2018

2:37 pm

Noetic Math Contest In April, several of our mathematicians from Tashua Elementary School competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest. The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a national elementary math problem solving contest held twice a year. There was participation by over 24,000 young mathletes representing over 600 schools in […]

P.E. ~ MS. GIBSON ~ April 2018

April 3, 2018 2:39 pm

Students are getting into March Madness! All of the classes have been practicing dribbling, passing, running, shooting baskets and learning fun lead up games. Basketball is a fun family sport that can be played at home or in a park at a hoop. All of the classes also had a […]

A Note From Music ~ Mr. Cohen ~ April 2018

2:37 pm

April is upon us and the time has come for our 5th graders to prepare for their final performance as Tashua Tigers! The students are excitedly awaiting their morning and evening performances on Wednesday, May 16th. The first performance will be in the morning here at Tashua for the students and […]

LIBRARY ~ MS. CASSIDY ~ April 2018

2:36 pm

In March we celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Following a fun Friday assembly we celebrated Bedtime Story Day, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Student Council to raise money for new books for the library. The students raised more than $700 which will purchase many new materials to support our collection. […]

TIGER TECH~ MR. RICHARD ~ April 2018

2:36 pm

You’ve probably noticed that we often refer to Google apps, Chromebooks, and Google Drive, and with good reason. These tools have become a vital part of students’ days in grades 3-5 and more and more in second grade as well. But what about the little guys? Kindergarten and first grade […]

$MATHEMATICS — MRS. MICHELLE MARINI~ April 2018$

MATHEMATICS — MRS. MICHELLE MARINI~ April 2018

2:35 pm

Sneak a Peek at the SBAC Practice Test Are you curious about the types of problems students solve on the SBAC assessment? The Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests provide students with a preview of test questions aligned to academic standards for their grade level (grades 3,4,5) in both English […]

The Reading Connection ~ April 2018

2:34 pm

How to Help Your Child Develop Critical Thinking Skills The purpose of reading is more than being able to “read” all of the words correctly and identifying the facts or details that were stated in the text. There are several processing systems that readers need to be able to use […]

P.E. ~ MS. GIBSON ~ March 2018

March 26, 2018 9:55 am

Physical Education classes have been focused on a wide variety of activities while the gym has been under construction! Kindergartners have been learning a song about healthy fruits, vegetables, sports and hygiene. Each class is singing their own song and every student has a small solo. First graders have been […]