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January 15, 2013
Tolland Intermediate School
Geography Bee
2013
In which state would you find the Rainy River and the Lake of the Woods?
In which Canadian province would you find the city of Churchill?
Have you ever heard of the Yaghan, a nomadic tribe living in Tierra del
Fuego? Aside from Argentina, do you know in what country they can be
found?
Tolland Intermediate School held its annual Geography Bee on January 9, 2013. Ten finalists
competed on stage in front of a live audience answering difficult questions about this country as
well as others around the world.
The finalists were selected among fifth grade classes after a preliminary 35-question test had
been given. Each of the finalists correctly answered at least 21 questions on the preliminary test
in order to compete in Friday’s final live contest.
After several grueling rounds of questions, James D. earned the first spot in the championship
round, but the second contestant for the championship round took longer to determine. Eric H.
and Sydney L. went back and forth for three more rounds until Eric earned the final spot. In the
championship round, Eric H. rallied to win the first place prize after correctly identifying Chile
as the other country in South America that is home to the Yaghan.
Congratulations to all of our finalists and especially to our school champion, Eric. He will now
take a test in order to earn a spot in the State of Connecticut Geography Bee, and potentially earn
a spot in the National Geography Bee in Washington, DC.
In case you were wondering, the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods are in Minnesota, and the
city of Churchill is in Manitoba.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 15 4th Grade Band Concert, 6 pm and 7:30 pm 17 Grade 4 Chorus Concert, 7:00 21 NO SCHOOL (MLK Day) 23 Coffee with the Principals, 9:00 30 HALF DAY (Dismissal @ 1:20) February 4 PTO Meeting @ Birch Grove, 7:00 7 Grade 5 ESTEEM Night (snowdate Feb. 14th) 13 Coffee With The Principals 18 No School 19 No School 22 Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Apparel Day
Tolland Public Schools 51 Tolland Green
Tolland, Connecticut 06084
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BUDGET WORKSHOP DATE CHANGE
The first budget workshop scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 has been changed to Thursday, January 17, 2013. It will be held in the Library Media Center at Tolland High School and is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
DATE CHANGE:
Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America
to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST - 7:00PM
Venue: Tolland High School Tickets: $10 online
($15 at the door – Cash or Check only) Purchase Online:
http://rtntolland.eventbrite.com/
More information available at: www.tepto.com
“With no advertising and little news media attention, „Race to Nowhere‟ has become a must-see movie” NY Times
"A growing grass-roots phenomenon." Washington Post
“Raises important questions that educators and parents must
confront … a provocative, conversation starter of a film.” Daniel J.
Pink, Author
"Compelling," Diane Ravich, previous U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education
Tolland screened „Race to Nowhere‟ two years ago. It was so
well received that we have been continually asked if we would be screening the movie again. We are! Don‟t miss it!
Please contact Nicole Canavan for any questions about this screening at 860-454-7213.
Hosted by TEPTO, TMSPTO and THS Booster Club
Tolland Lacrosse Club
Registration is currently open to boys and girls grade K-8 for
spring lacrosse.
Please log onto the website at www.tollandlacrosse.org to
register.
A late fee of $25 will be assessed after January 31st.
Registration will remain open until February 15th but may
close at any point when teams have reached maximum
capacity.
Any questions can be directed to
Erin Perryman @ 860-726-8302
The Nurses Office is in need of sweatpants, sizes 8-
14. If you have any you are getting ready to get rid
of, we would appreciate the donation. Either boys or
girls will do. We have enough jeans but are looking
for sweats. You can send any donations in with your
child to school in a bag marked “Nurses’ Office”.
Thank you very much.
School Age Care and Preschool Registration
The Tolland Family Resource Center is pleased to announce that
registration for our school age care and preschool programs will begin
January 15 for current FRC Families and open to the public on February
1, 2013. FRC offers before and afterschool care at Birch Grove Primary
and Tolland Intermediate School. We offer an enrichment Kindergarten
program, preschool programs and playgroups. Our preschool for three
year olds meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30am. The four
year old program meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30pm-
3:00pm. Check our website for more information. We have a Grow with
Me for Two’s and Threes and their special adult on Wednesday from
9:00-10:30 and Creative Adventures for four and five year olds on
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30. Registration materials will be
on line @ www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/tollandfrc, January 15,
2013 or call
Laurel Leibowitz for additional information.
860-870-6750 ext. 215.
Parents of Young Children
Join us for Coffee and Conversations
With Tolland’s Youth Librarian
Virginia Brousseau
Thursday, January 31, 6:30 -7:30 pm.
Tolland Family Resource Center
Preschool Room
Join other care takers and learn about
Every Child Ready to Read and the
Library Connection.
RSVP to Laurel Leibowitz:
(860) 870-6750 x 215 or
What Every Preschooler Needs
Please join us
Friday, January 18, 2013
10:30-12:00
in the Tolland Family Resource Center
Preschool Room
at Birch Grove Primary School
Learn what you can do to help your child develop the essential
skills every child needs to be successful
Child care is provided
Please call 860-870-6750 x215 to register by January 9
The Tolland Family Resource Center Winter will begin in January Register now!
Call (860)870-7650 x 215 or email [email protected] to register today!
Winter Play groups:
Monday mornings:
10:00-11:00 Monday Morning Fun with Mrs. O’Coin Morse
Ages 3-5. Themes and activities to be determined
January 14, 28, February 4, 11, 25 March 4, 11, 18,25
$25.00
Teacher: Mrs. O'Coin Morse
Tuesday afternoons:
11:45-12:30 Lunch Bunch~ Bring your own lunch, visit with some friends and cuddle in for
a story. All ages
Dates: January 22 February 5, 26 March 5 and 26
$10.00 per family
Teacher: Mrs. Leibowitz
Wednesday Mornings:
Grow with Me program for 2's and 3's from, 9:00-10:30. We will provide childcare for
siblings and other children in another room so that you can enjoy 1:1 time with your
special 2-3 year old! Contact [email protected] (registration form attached)
January 16, 23, February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22
and 29
Fee: $40 per month
Sibling childcare $15 per additional child
Teachers: Mrs. Fabrizio and Mrs. Leibowitz
Playgroup:
Transportation fun… where will you go and how will you get there?
9:00-10:30 January 16, 23 February 6,13,20,27 March 13, 20 and 27
$25.00 per child
Mrs. M and Mrs. Blanco
Creative Adventures for 4's and 5's Tuesday and Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:30 Join
us for adventures in Science, Math, Literacy and Creativity.
$70.00 per month.
teacher: Mrs. Hiller
(busing/lunch available for enrolled Kindergarteners at an additional fee)
Thursday Afternoon: PACT (parents and children together) playgroups for children age
3-5 and their caregivers.
Come Explore, Create and Learn with your child! Each week brings another adventure
and/or creation!
1:00-2:15 $25.00 per child
Teachers: Mrs. Blanco and Mrs. Leibowitz
Dates: January 24 and 31 February 7, 14, 21 and 28 March 7,14 and 21
Friday:
Babies, Toddlers and Two's Playgroup 9:00-10:30
Playtime in the FRC preschool room!
$30.00 per child
Teachers: Carol and Liz from McLaughlin and Associates
Ages 0-2
Dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15 and 22
Coffee and Conversations Family Playgroup for all ages 11:00-12:00
Bring them all for an hour of play and socializing for young and not so young!!
Dates: Dates: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15 and 22
Mrs. Leibowitz
Tolland Family Resource Center Program Registration Form
Use a separate form for each program you are registering for
Please print this form, fill out, and mail to:
The Tolland Family Resource Center
Birch Grove Primary School
247 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Or e-mail form to [email protected]
Date: ______________ Is this your first program this school year? ________
Or are You a returning family? _______________________________________
Parent: ________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________email_________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Have you participated in playgroups yet this year? _______
Child: __________________________DOB_______________ Age: ________
Child: __________________________DOB_______________ Age: ________
Child: __________________________DOB_______________ Age: ________
List any food allergies_________________________________________
I would like to register for :
_______ Monday 10:00-11:00 (ages 3-5) * $25 per child
_______ Tuesday: 11:45-12:30 Lunch Bunch (all ages)* $10 per family
_______ Wednesday Grow with Me 2's and 3's 9:00-10:30 $40 per month
______ Wednesday Morning playgroup 9:00-10:30 $25 per child
_______ Thursday PACT Playgroup (ages 3-5) 1:00-2:15 $25 per child
_______ Friday 9:00-10:30 Babies Toddlers and Two's (Beginning January 11) $30 per
child
_______ Friday 11:00-12:00 Coffee and Conversations Family Playgroup ( all ages) free
For more information about Playgroups and programs visit our Website:
www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/tollandfrc
Please note: You will not get a letter of confirmation. Please assume that you are
registered in the program you requested.
Registrations are accepted by mail or email [email protected]
Please make checks payable to the Tolland Board of Education (TB of E)
Call (860)870-6750-x 215 or email [email protected]
With any questions!
Laurel Leibowitz
January Special Program Registration: (all programs are free)
January 9, 2013 TOLLAND PRESCHOOL and CHILDCARE FAIR! 6:00-7:30.
Join us in the Birch Grove Primary School cafeteria where you can gather
information about local preschool programs and childcare providers. Children are
welcome! Coffee and Conversations: January 18, 10:30-12:00, Birch Grove Preschool. What
your preschooler really needs to learn in their preschool years. Join us for an
interactive, open discussion! Children welcome to play while we converse.
Special playgroup and social time for moms, dads and babies.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013~2:00-3:00. Join us! We will see if we can start a new playgroup for parents of new babies! Let‟s gather
together and network to share resources, needs and concerns. January 31, 6:30-7:30 Coffee and Conversations: Every child ready to Read! for
Home Care Providers with Virginia Brousseau Tolland Public Library's Children's
Librarian. RSVP: 860-870-6750 x 215
Mail to Laurel Leibowitz FRC 247 Rhodes Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Registration:
Name:________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________
_______ Coffee and Conversations with Jodie Sprague, January 18 ~ 10:30- 12:00
What your preschooler needs to learn in their preschool years.
_______ Special Playgroup for Babies and Caregivers January 23. 2013. 2:00-
3:00. FRC school aged care room.
________ Coffee and Conversations Janary 31 for caregivers and home care
providers with Virginia Brousseau Tolland Public Library. Every Child Ready to
Read! 6:30-7:30 no children.
Tolland Intermediate School
96 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
860.870.6885
Concert date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Place: Tolland Intermediate School in the All Purpose Room
Students arrive: 6:40 p.m. and report to the Lecture Hall
Concert begins: 7pm
Concert dress: Appropriate for a performance
Ladies: a dress or dress pants/skirt and dress shirt, nice shoes
Gentlemen: dress pants, dress shirt, nice shoes
I am looking forward to a fun-filled concert with your wonderful young musicians!
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Miss Rebekah Battersby, Grade 4 Chorus Director
4TH
GRADE BAND CONCERT INFO (Please reply)
Winter Concert Tuesday, January 15
th @ T.I.S. All-
Purpose Room
“Day 1 Band” @ 6:00 pm
“Day 4 Band” @ 7:30
Students should report to the
lecture hall to warm up together. (Day 1 Band at 5:30, Day 4 Band at 7:00)
*Day 1 Band Members—Please arrive by
5:30 pm
*Day 4 Band Members—Please arrive by
7:00 pm
Concert Dress Gentlemen: Wear a tie, dress pants, dress
shirt, nice shoes
Ladies: Wear either a dress, or dress
pants/skirt and dress shirt, nice shoes
No jeans! No sweats! No sneakers!
Volunteers
We will need volunteers to help with
monitoring the warm-up area before
and after the concert.
If you would like to help with this,
please check off the appropriate box in
the “Return” section. Please include
your email. You will receive a
confirmation email before the concert
to volunteer.
Please cut this out and return to Mr. Golder-
Novick on or before Wednesday, January 9th.
__I understand the concert dress policy and
will be at TIS on concert night.
__I would like to volunteer to help chaperone
the lecture hall.
Student Signature___________________
Parent Signature____________________
Parent Email (for chaperones):
____________________________________
Thanks a lot!
-Mr. Golder-Novick
4TH
GRADE CONCERT PROGRAM ORDER
FULL BAND: 1). Half the Price
2). Cardiff by the Sea
3). Quarter’s Worth
FEATURES:
4). Flute—Easy Street
5). Oboe—Jolly Old St. Nicholas
6). Select Small Group—Song of the Fjords
7). Clarinet—Lightly Row
FULL BAND:
8). Hot Cross Buns
9). Au Claire De La Lune
10). Down By the Station
FEATURES:
11). Saxophone—Getting It Together
12). Brass—Merrily We Roll Along
13). Percussion—One Step At a Time (two times, 1st on drums, 2
nd on bells)
FULL BAND:
14). Country Walk
15). Good King Wenceslas
-The End-
Skate with the UCONN Huskies! On Sunday, February 10, 2013, the UConn Huskies will be hosting "Skate with the Huskies," a fun-filled day of skating with the University of Connecticut's Men's Hockey Team from 2:15-4:15 PM at the Freitas Ice Forum on the UConn Storrs Campus. The day will include an open skate, autograph session and photos with Jonathan the Husky! All schools are welcome to attend this event that is open to the public. One lucky school will be selected to win a special gift package from the University of Connecticut Huskies which includes:
· Eight (8) signed Hockey pucks · Eight (8) signed Hockey posters · Sixteen (16) Hockey shirts · Sixteen (16) UConn Hockey Tickets to a future game
To enter your school, all YOU need to do is REPLY to this email by January 28, 2013. Please include your name, the school name, and school ID number. One winning school will be chosen at random. For more details on Skate with the Huskies, please visit UCONNHUSKIES.COM
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