Dear Families,

Spring Break is soon approaching! If you have a child in the younger grades (3K-1st), this is a great time to switch out clothing items that stay in their cubbies so they are weather-appropriate and your child’s current size. 

The break will begin Thursday, April 2nd, and school will resume on Monday, April 13th. There will be no University Settlement after school on Wednesday, April 1st.

3rd, 4th and 5th grade NY State Testing
State testing will begin on April 14th with ELA, which will also take place on April 15th, the day after we return from Spring Break. Math will follow on May 5th and 6th. The 5th-grade science test will take place on May 12th. If you are opting your child out of the state tests, you should reach out to Dyanthe via email at dyanthe@tnsny.org.

Summer Rising Summer Program
Summer Rising applications are still open until March 27th. The Summer Rising program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, from July 1 - August 14.  More information about programs and how to apply can be found on the MySchools website.

Surveys
Please make sure that you complete your School Survey by April 1st. The survey gathers important feedback from all stakeholders, including families and staff, about how well schools support student learning and success, and we use this information to reflect on our work and continue improving.

We want to emphasize the importance of families completing the survey this year, as the superintendent and the next principal will review the responses to help shape the school’s work and priorities for the coming year. Families only need to complete one survey.

Please look out for an email from Denise with your access code and a link to complete the survey online. If you have any questions, please contact Denise at denise@tnsny.org.

We hope that you all are able to spend time with loved ones and do things that bring you joy during the break. 

Warmly,
Dyanthe & Shaquawn

PTA Announcements

• Please fill out Dyanthe’s survey about the next TNS Principal. This is one of the best ways to ensure that your voice is heard. Tell Superintendent Chan what you most value about TNS and what you are looking for in the next Principal.
  
  3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade families, if you would like to opt your child out of state testing, please let Dyanthe know by completing this opt-out form.

• SAVE THE DATE for the Annual TNS Spring Fling. May 7th 5-7:30PM @ The Last Resort Cocktail Lounge. Close out the auction with our biggest party of the season! Childcare at The Rainbow Play Space, Just a short distance away. Tickets on sale shortly! See Denise for community discounts! This is the perfect way to add to our Family Contribution Fundraising Goal of 35K for this 25-26 school year!!! Come on out to the party!
  

• You can also use a piece of your child’s artwork and order it printed on a mug, dish towel, magnet, etc via the “Original Works” Fundraiser! Part of the proceeds go to the PTA! Check out the pricelist here and order a gift! Return packets and checks made out to TNS PTA to your child’s teacher by March 30th!

• Movie Night presents: 'A Minecraft Movie' Fri 3/27 at 5pm in the TNS Auditorium Pizza, Popcorn, Fun!! Sign up here to help!!!!
  

• Paraprofessional Appreciation Days are next week! Grades 4/5 and 3K are responsible for Monday, March 30 (talk to your class parent to donate!); Grades 2/3 and Pre-K are responsible for Tuesday, March 31 (sign up here); and K/1s are responsible for Wednesday, April 1 (sign up here).

• We are looking for parents to join the PTA Executive Board for the 26-27 School Year! Elections will be held in May. We hope folks will step up to lend their skills, eyes and ears to next year’s board. We already have some eager candidates but need more! TNS depends on funding from the PTA and PTA exec positions are all in service of keeping the PTA solvent–the more folks are active on the exec board, the healthier the PTA is! Positions open for: Co-President (2); Co-Secretary (2); Co-Class Parent Liaison (2); Co-Treasurer (1); VP Fundraising and Community Building (1)
  
  If you would like to opt your child out of state testing, please let Dyanthe know by completing this opt-out form.

Upcoming Dates

• March 26th Parent Coordinator Appreciation Day (We ♥️Denise!)

• March 27th Sing and Movie Night!

• March 30th - April 1st Para Appreciation Days

• April 1st Advocacy Meeting

• April 1st Check out Pa Todos

Community News

• 	Supply the Little Free Food Pantry with dry and/or canned goods. Watch the video to see how it works. You can supply the cabinet yourself, drop it off or have donations delivered to the school.
  	Shop the TNS selection at Bookshop.org! Check out great deals from Bookshop at this link and the PTA receives 10% of the purchase price. You can also get a gift card at this link.