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T.I.S Digital Backpack
February 27, 2013
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FROM THE PRINCIPALS’ OFFICE
Connecticut Mastery Test Begin Next Week ‘s The Connecticut Mastery Test will be administered at Tolland Intermediate School
during the first two weeks of March. One test will be administered each day to students
in grades three, four and five. A complete schedule is located in this edition of the
Digital Backpack.
Lockdown On Thursday February 28, T.I.S. will hold a lockdown. For more information please refer to the letter located in this edition of the Digital Backpack.
Report Card Date Change Given the record snow fall these past few months and the interruptions to the school days, we are changing the end date of the second trimester. The second trimester grades will close on March 8, 2013, and the report cards will go home in your child’s backpack on March 13, 2013. The early release day on March 6, 2013 will remain for parent teacher conferences. Thus, we will conduct a parent teacher conference without a finished report card. The conference will focus on student work and recent progress in the classroom. This conference format will give parents and teachers an opportunity to review your child’s performance in the classroom.
Tolland Public Schools 51 Tolland Green Tolland, Connecticut 06084
Tolland Intermediate School 96 Old Post Road James Dineen, Principal Tolland, Connecticut 06084
John Bean, Asst. Principal
(860) 870-6885 – Office (860) 872-7126 - Fax
February 25, 2013
Dear Families,
In collaboration with the Tolland Director of Emergency Management and the Resident State
Trooper’s office, the Tolland Public Schools developed a plan to manage many types of
emergencies. Although we cannot anticipate every single problem associated with an
unexpected emergency, it is important to have all school employees and students prepared in
order to minimize confusion should such an event occur in our community.
We will be conducting a lockdown drill at Tolland Intermediate School on Thursday, February
28, 2013 at approximately 2:00. It is important for students to practice the skills that will help
keep them safe in the event of a serious emergency. Students and staff will know ahead of time
when the lockdown drill will take place. The teachers will discuss the safety procedures with
their students. The drill will last approximately fifteen minutes, a little longer than the average
fire drill. A lockdown drill does not involve any loud alarms. All instructions will be given over
the PA system.
We will explain to our students that sometimes emergencies can happen that require them to
listen carefully to the teachers and follow all of their directions in order to keep everyone safe.
An emergency can happen at school, in the neighborhood, on the highway, or at one of the other
schools. During the lockdown drill, the teacher will close and lock their classroom door and the
students will move to the safest area of the classroom where they will sit quietly. There will be
no movement in the classroom or hallway. No one will be allowed in or out of the building
during the lockdown drill.
We believe the best way to deal with an emergency is through advanced preparation. We want
our Tolland Intermediate School families to feel confident that our school provides our students
and staff with a safe and secure environment.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us @ 860-870-6885.
Hints for Success on the CMT
1. Have a Positive Attitude Approach each test as you'd approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success. 2. Get a good night’s sleep
Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late the night before a test! 3. The Morning of the Test Did you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test. 4. Test Time Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly. Check the number you are bubbling 5. I'm Stuck! Those tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don't get worried or frustrated. It’s alright to reread a question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. If you're still stuck, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later. What if you have no idea about the answer? Look at all your answer choices and make the best guess you can. 6. Multiple-Choice Questions If you’re not sure of the correct answer, start by crossing off the answers that couldn't be right. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your answer. 7. Neatness Counts If your 4s look like 9s, it could be a problem. Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully; make sure your bubbles are filled in neatly and are dark enough for the machine to read. If you need to erase, make sure you erase your answers thoroughly. 8. I'm Done! Not so fast - when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you're not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test. Remember, there are no prizes for being the first one done. Take your time.
2013 CMT SCHEDULE (Testing starts at 9:15am**)
**Please note: The CMT will begin at 9:15 each morning. It is important for your child to be on time,
so they can be present as teachers review directions for each test. Once testing has begun, students
who are late will not be permitted to enter their classroom until the testing session has ended. Any
student that has missed a test must be administered a make-up exam. Please keep this in mind when
making appointments for your child. Late morning or afternoon appointments would be preferable.
DAY DATE TEST TEST TOTAL
MIN
Monday March 4 CMT Practice 60
Tuesday March 5 Direct Assessment of Writing
(testing = 45 min)
55
Wednesday March 6 Snow date for Direct Assessment
of Writing
55
Thursday March 7 Editing & Revising (testing = 60
min)
70
Friday March 8 OPEN NA
Monday March 11 DRP-Degrees of Reading Power
(testing = 45 min)
55
Tuesday March 12 Reading Comprehension I (testing
= 45 min)
55
Wednesday March 13 Reading Comprehension II (testing
= 45 min)
55
Thursday March 14 OPEN NA
Friday March 15 OPEN NA
Monday March 18 Mathematics I (testing = 60 min) 70
Tuesday March 19 Mathematics II (testing = 60 min) 70
Wednesday March 20 Mathematics III-Grade 5 only
(testing = 60 min)
70
Thursday March 21 Science-Grade 5 only (testing = 65
min)
75
Friday March 22 OPEN NA
Monday March 25-
28
Make up testing all week
Be an Active and Educated Participant in the Budget
Process.
This is a critical time for the Tolland community. It is the time when our town leaders are actively
putting plans and budget requirements in place for the coming year. And similar to how we each
manage our own households or businesses efficiencies are being sought. Priorities are being set.
Tough decisions are being made that will have short and long-term impact on the town, its reputation
and its residents and businesses.
There are some very difficult questions on the table. For example:
How do we maintain a positive and sought-after educational system that continues the reputation of a stellar retention and graduation rate, level of preparedness for higher education, and college entrance rate AND maximize efficiencies without advancing a trend of eliminating teaching staff that support programs and options, like sports, music and foreign languages?
How do we sustain the health of our town’s infrastructure in an environment of increasing costs compounded by the impact of unusually severe weather patterns and potential federal and state government budget proposals?
This is the time that busy residents need to find the time to be involved. Now is the time to help our
town leaders prioritize efforts that can help address these questions while sustaining the health,
reputation and affordability of this gem of a community.
Mark your calendars for these TWO important dates and plan to attend:
1. The Town Council and Board of Education Joint Meeting on Tuesday, March 5 at
7:00pm, 6th floor Hicks Building.
2. The Public Hearing on the Town Manager’s recommended budget on Wednesday,
March 27 at 7:30pm in the Tolland High School auditorium.
Education is the foundation upon which the future of our community is built.
The time is now. Please consider this seriously.
William D. Guzman
Superintendent of Schools
UPCOMING EVENTS AT T.I.S.
March 1 Wear Your Grade Level Color Day *
6 Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 day, dis-
missal @ 1:30)
13 Report Cards Go Home
15 St. Patty’s Day Dance at TIS sponsored by Tolland
Lacrosse
22-28 Book Fair at TIS
29 No School
*FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST IS “WEAR YOUR GRADE-LEVEL COLOR” DAY AT T.I.S.
GRADE 3 = GREEN
GRADE 4 = RED
GRADE 5 = BLUE
St. Patrick’ s Day Dance at TIS
For Grades 3-5
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: TIS Cafeteria Cost: $5.00 at the door, proceeds go to support Tolland Lacrosse
This is a drop off dance that will be chaperoned. Parents do not need to stay. Pick Up is promptly at 9:00 pm.
Contact Person: Gail Otis, 860-871-9221
Don’t forget to wear your green!!!!
Glow bracelets will be on sale for $1 each at the
dance.
This dance is being sponsored and run by Tolland Lacrosse.
If you haven’t purchased a TIS yearbook yet, don’t miss out! They will be on sale from February 25th through March 8th! This is your LAST CHANCE to purchase a 2012-2013 TIS Yearbook! The cost is $18.00 per book.
If you would like a yearbook, you can:
1. Fill out an order form (from your child’s teacher) and turn it in by MARCH 8th.
2. Order online. a. Visit YBPay.lifetouch.com and enter Yearbook ID Code:
3137813 b. Enter your name and grade. c. Pick the quantity desired; then complete payment.
Any questions can be directed to Kristen Deliman, TIS Yearbook Club Advisor, at [email protected].
LAST CHANCE!!!
TIS YEARBOOK SALES
FEBRUARY 25TH – MARCH 8TH
Save the Date
2013 Relay For Life of
Tolland County!
Come join us to Celebrate. Remember.
Fight Back.
Friday & Saturday, June 7 and 8,
2013
4:00 p.m.
Tolland High School
1 Eagle Hill, Tolland, CT
Relay For Life is 24 hours of
fun for a great cause – joining
the American Cancer Society’s
fight against cancer. The
community of Tolland County and
individuals from other
surrounding towns will come
together through Relay to step
up the fight against cancer and
create more birthdays!!
Go to
www.RelayForLife.org/TollandCountyCT
or contact Dave Andros at
[email protected] or (203) 379-4750
The Tolland Recreation Department is pleased to
present. . .
LADY’S NIGHT OUT Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Time: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Location: Tolland Recreation Center
Cost: $50.00 per ticket Grab your friends and join us for an evening
of fun including:
A Professional Manicure
A Relaxing Chair Massage
A Refreshing Self-Guided Facial
& Makeover (if you so choose)
To add to your enjoyment we will also include
wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres! To make the evening complete we have invited a
variety of businesses that sell lifestyle enhancing
products for you to browse and purchase if you’d like.
Come relax and enjoy Register at www.tolland.org or at the Recreation
Department. Don’t wait to register, space is limited! Questions, call 860-871-3610.
NOTICES FROM LAST WEEK’S DIGITAL BACKPACK:
An early Easter this year means its already time for the Butter Braids and Cookie Dough Fund-Raiser
Butter Braids are light and flaky with over 20 layers of pastry dough....made with 100% real butter - there are 7 different flavors to choose from,
including this year’s new Strawberry Cream Cheese. Just thaw, rise and bake!
Yummy for Easter morning, Mothers Day or any other special occasion.
Classic Breaks Cookie Dough comes in a 2lb sheet divided into 32 1 oz squares. No need to thaw, just break apart and bake....watch the squares
round while baking! Flavors include: Chocolate Chip, M&M Candy, Oatmeal Raisin, Double Chocolate
and Snickerdoodle.
Return order: March 8
Pick up: March 26 at Birch Grove 3pm – 6pm
Questions? Contact Aisling McCloskey 860 995 7464 or Allison Fluckiger 860 558 0130
Have your children been running fevers? Running late? Running a rat race?
Are you running low on TEPTO Excuse Pads?
Good news! We’ve got them! Make the morning rush for the bus a little less hectic and the jobs
of our teachers and school secretaries a little easier with the TEPTO Excuse Pads. Each pad has
approximately 50 sheets and costs only $2.00. To order, please detach and fill out the form
below and send it into school.
Date _____________
Dear _____________________
1. _________________ will not take the bus home
today as _____________________will be picking
him/her up.
2. _________________ has my permission to go
to/with _______________________today.
3. A.M.
Please dismiss____________ at_______ P.M.
4. Please excuse ________________ for being absent on
________________________ as he/she was
_______________________________________.
Signature___________________________
Child’s Name_____________________________________ Grade ________
Teacher’s Name________________________________________________
Number of Pads ________ X $2.00 = ________
Please send Cash or Checks Payable to TEPTO in an envelope clearly marked “TEPTO
Excuse Pads”. Thank you!
.
Tolland Soccer Club is taking registration for Spring 2013 Recreational Soccer. Registration will open on
February 1st and run until March 31st. Please register early to avoid late fees. Programs are
available for Recreation, Travel and Recreation, U19 for those not playing JV or Varsity and TOPS.
Visit tollandsoccer.com to register online. U6 and U8 are Co-ed- both meet one night per week at which time there is a practice led by trainers and then the kids play small sided games. U10, U12, and
U14 are split into boys and girls. At these age groups, they practice one night per week and then
play on the weekends in the Division 5 league against other towns.
Coaches for all age groups are needed. If interested, please contact Erin Reed
The End