Dear Families, What a first week! It’s only been four days, but we’ve jumped right back into the groove. Classes were starting to get to know one another and getting introduced to routines that may be old or new for some. New students are also meeting their bears! Please make sure your child brings in […]
Dear Families, I hope you and your family are doing well and enjoying cooler temperatures this week! I am happy to share that Oli has left TNS and is joining PS 75 Emily Dickinson to be their librarian in the fall. Oli started at TNS 9 years ago, just out of school. Most of you […]
Dear Families, During the month of June, teachers are hard at work in the evenings and on the weekends writing end-of-year progress reports. Progress reports tell the story of a child as a learner over the year; they reveal a child’s interests, strengths, and areas for growth. Reports go home Friday, June 23. Please join […]
Dear Families, A parent recently reached out to me with concerns about teachers leaving. We indeed have several teachers moving on for various reasons: Oli is going to become a librarian, Joanne is retiring to be with her family, Caroline moved to Colorado in April, Amann is leaving to pursue other opportunities, and Jane is […]
Dear Families, Field Day is Friday! Our entire school will head to Prospect Park for a picnic and outdoor activities led by TNS teachers and paras. We eat, hang and play together all day. Please keep in mind the following: It’s going to be hot! Don’t forget hats, sunscreen, and water!🌞 Here are some important […]
Dear Families, We had a small but dynamic PTA meeting yesterday morning, and I want to share two topics we discussed. The first is thinking about the DoE-mandated curriculum. I am sure many of you have heard that the Chancellor is adopting a new literacy curriculum for the 2024 – 25 school year. We also […]
Dear Families, In New York State, most public schools rely on state standardized tests to assess student learning and judge school effectiveness. Although TNS students can participate in those exams, we believe any standardized test is limited in conveying the full scope of student learning. In collaboration with six other progressive elementary schools, we created […]
Dear Families, Last Friday, we had SING for the first time since the fall. I am sure you noticed that we moved classes closer to the band and each other. What a joyful experience to have all of us together! We have two more SINGs this year: Friday, May 26, and the last day of […]
Welcome Back! TNS community SING is in two weeks! I cannot believe how quickly this sneaked up! This unique community event brings families and classes together right after arrival in the 3rd St. basketball area. Classes sit in concentric circles, with the inner circle reserved for our youngest students (we will send out a seating […]
Dear Families, Summer Rising is a partnership between the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Programming includes academics led by DOE staff and enrichment activities led by DYCD Community Organizations. Summer Rising begins July 5th and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. […]