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TAWANKA TIMES

TAWANKATIMES

FUN IN KINDERGARTEN

MRS. GEERS

Mrs. Geers' class practiced language skills with a variety of games concentrating on first sounds, middle vowel sounds, rhyming and word family matching.

MISS MOORE

Students in Miss Moore's class practiced sensory writing. They wrote letters, numbers and sight words in shaving cream. How fun!!

MISS TROTTA

Miss Trotta's class worked together to make our March bulletin board. Students needed to cooperate and work together to figure out how to create a rainbow from pieces of paper. Great job cooperating boys and girls!

FIRST GRADE

First grade has been Exploring Air, a science investigation. It is a unit that children enjoy for its hands-on projects like using objects to move air, constructing a parachute, using syringes to discover compressed air and the effect of air pressure (air wrestling and the "pop-off"), and using balloon rockets to demonstrate how air pressure can propel a balloon forward. We love science!

100 BOOK READING CHALLENGE

The first grade reading challenge is going strong! Many students have been recognized for reading 100 books and MORE! Great job!!

SECOND GRADE HAS BEEN KEEPING VERY BUSY!

SMART SHOPPERS

Second grade shoppers in Mrs. Cozza and Mrs. Eckelmeyer’s class are on the hunt for a bargain. What “needs” can you buy for $20? Can they stick to the budget?

SOIL FACTS

Second graders have started their soil unit and are learning about nonliving and living materials that can be found in soil. This week we explored backyard soil and learned that soil consists of air, water, minerals and organic materials. What’s in your backyard?

MINDFULNESS GROUP

Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Hanna have a mindfulness group that meets weekly. This particular week they did a short meditation followed by a discussion on gratitude and then they painted gratitude stones!

THIRD GRADE

Third graders have been busy measuring in Math. Geometrical shapes have been explored along with area and perimeter. We have used manipulatives to help us visualize. Test taking strategies are being practiced for our upcoming P.S.S.A. test in April. (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) Also, class meetings help us connect and have some fun together.

FOURTH GRADE

Fourth grade students brought in their favorite Dr. Seuss book. Each student shared a special memory of reading their book with a special person.

FIRST & FOURTH GRADE BUDDIES

Mrs. Wendling's and Mrs. McHugh's classes gathered in Celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Together, the students read and followed directions to create a paper Cat in the Hat.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS!

Tawanka celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with fun activities throughout the week.

Monday the children and teachers came to school in their pj's. Librarians from the Lower Southampton Library came in and read Dr. Seuss books to the children. We thank them for their time!

First grade joined in the reading fun as well, they spent time reading and sharing their favorite Dr. Seuss books with other first grade friends.

A WEEK OF FUN FOR DR. SEUSS

Students and teachers had fun all week dressing in stripes, wacky outfits and green for the Grinch on Friday.

LIBRARY

All grades have been learning about Dr. Seuss through many fun activities.


Third and Fourth Grades had fun learning about Theodor Seuss Geisel AKA Dr. Seuss through a Nearpod presentation and a Kahoot Seuss trivia game.


Kindergarten, First and Second Graders enjoyed participating in Seuss themed centers and reading some Seuss favorites.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mr. Myers runs his last race with Tawanka students! Please extend best wishes To Mr. Myers as he finishes his student teaching experience at Tawanka. His final day is Tuesday, March 10. Good luck Mr. Myers!

SWPBS NEWS

Tawanka is proud to announce that we have once again achieved our Tawanka Elementary School 2019 – 2020 Award for Sustaining Fidelity! Thank you to our EAGLES who are respectful, responsible and safe each day. WAY TO GO TAWANKA EAGLES!!

NUTRITION

Giant food store on Street Road has been kind enough to donate fresh fruit and vegetables to Tawanka on a regular basis for the past two school years. This past week, the children enjoyed fresh celery, complements of Giant, when you go to Giant, please go to the customer service desk and thank them for their generosity.

DUNK YOUR KICKS

The EarlyAct Club’s Dunk Your Kicks collection has come to an end – Thank you to all the Tawanka families for donating sneakers to this great cause. In all, 168 pairs of sneakers were collected!!!

BARNES & NOBLE NIGHT

Thank you to all who came out for our Barnes and Noble Night! Students, staff, and parents had a great night!

AVID4COLLEGE

Adding some more college banners for our students!

TAWANKA TWITTER

To keep up with the latest happenings at Tawanka follow us on Twitter:

@TawankaEagles

COLD AND FLU SEASON

Please read the letter below from our school nurse.

SUNSET CHALLENGE

The second annual #StandUp Neshaminy Sunset Challenge 2K and 5K running race at Maple Point MS will be held Friday, May 1, 2020, starting at 6 pm (6:45 pm course start). Registration can be completed at www.sunsetchallenge.org.

NESHAMINY STEAM EXPO

TAWANKA SAFETY PROCEDURES

With the changing world in which we live, Tawanka has set in place STRICT safety procedures.


All visitors MUST scan their driver's license in the Kiosk when they enter the visitor's door.


All clearances MUST now be uploaded to the app-garden system. For information on how to create an app-garden account and upload your clearances please click the link below.

https://www.neshaminy.org/domain/2376


Please contact our office with any questions with the process.