Dear Families, This year, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade NY State English Language Arts test will take place April 15 – 18, and the NY State Math test will be May 7 – 10. Each grade has two days of testing, but since children are taking computer-based tests this year, the window to administer […]
Dear Families, We need your help! We are calling for adult volunteers to play a crucial role in revamping our school garden on Saturday, March 23, from 10 am – 4 pm. We need parents to remove two planters, install mesh to further rodent-proof the garden, and move planters a short distance from the garden edges […]
Dear Families, At this morning’s PTA meeting, Alex asked Dyanthe to discuss how TNS stays true to its progressive roots in the face of DoE curriculum mandates like Creative Curriculum in Pre-K and Expeditionary Learning (EL) in K – 5. It was a lively conversation, and in short, following a mandated curriculum is not aligned […]
Dear Families, This week, we have our child-led family conferences. This is a practice that TNS holds dear because it gives our children the opportunity to share their growth and reflect on their goals, challenges, and ways in which they are engaging with the curriculum. When our children move on to middle school, one thing […]
Dear Families, Family conferences are in a week, with all conferences being virtual. Thursday, March 7, is a half-day for afternoon conferences; dismissal is at 11:45. Your child’s teacher(s) will let you know whether they are holding conferences on Wednesday or Thursday evening. These are opportunities for the child, parents, guardians or caregivers, and the […]
Dear Families, At TNS, we believe that children learn best through first-hand experiences with people, materials, and places; that is why trips are an integral part of our school’s curriculum. Some trips, like ice skating, may not be so much about content learning but about giving children different life experiences. Similarly, our 4th and 5th […]
Dear Families, Attending school regularly plays a pivotal role in children’s academic and social development. They engage in meaningful learning experiences and build strong relationships with teachers and peers. Additionally, being present daily fosters a sense of routine and helps establish habits that will serve them well throughout their educational journey. Our daily attendance in […]
Dear Families, We are excited to share that we are starting the TNS StU (Student Union), a student-led organization to ensure every community member feels safe, seen, and celebrated! StU is the brainchild of one of our ⅘ teachers, Charlotte, who used this structure to help students realize their power and exercise their autonomy to […]
Dear Families, As Thanksgiving approaches, classes explore the Indigenous perspective on how this holiday came about. Though we now use this day to spend time with family and friends and share delicious food, this is a day of mourning for Indigenous communities as they remember the violence against the Wampanoag by the English settlers. Unfortunately, […]
Dear Families, We are excited to share that TNS teachers, paras, admin, and service providers are working with the Child Mind Institute this year. I am sure that some of you have heard of Child Mind, but we were surprised to learn about the work they do in schools. The Child Mind Institute School and […]