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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

lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us

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 lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us 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 lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us (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 lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us

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 lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us

Please make checks payable to the Tolland Board of Education (TB of E)

Call (860)870-6750-x 215 or email lleibowitz@tolland.k12.ct.us

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

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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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