Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate winners!

The CASEL’S SEL framework was used as the inspiration for the Titan Strong Certificates. The focus is on Self- Awareness, Self- Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making. Students and staff who exhibit behaviors from this framework receive a Titan Strong Certificate.

There are new winners every week!

Grades 4, 5, and 6

• In fourth grade, the students are preparing for the NYS math test. They are working on fractions and geometry.

• The fifth Graders are putting on a canned food drive (collection in the main hallway outside the ES Art Room) for their art show/concert on May 9. We ask if each student can bring in at least 1 can of soup or canned good, we can make a big difference! This ties into one of their art projects they are completing for the concert as well, so the more we can inform the better. All donations will be gifted to the local food bank. We are accepting donations April 22 - May 3. The fifth graders are working on memoirs in ELA. During math, they are preparing for the state test next week.

• This week, the sixth grade classes continue to learn about their unit on Rome in Social Studies. In English, the students are back finishing up books in class. They just started argumentative essays. This week in math, the classes are working on review for the state test.

Upcoming Events

• Math State Test 4th Grade: April 29-30

• Math State Test 5th&6th Grade: April 29-30

• 5th & 6th Grade Concert/Art Show: May 9

Library Events

• Author Jack Gantos will be visiting our school on May 30th.

Important Information

• Papers are coming out to order your elementary yearbook.

• Also, students need to have sneakers for PE everyday.

After School Activities

• Homework Club: Monday-Thursday

• Drama Club every Monday

• 4th Grade Art Club: 5/6

• 5th & 6th Grade Student Council: 5/15

• 4th Grade Student Council: 5/13

• Animal Club: 5/16

• Harvest Club: 5/8

• AV Club: every 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month

Students of the Month for 5th & 6th Grade

• April Students will be announced at the end of the month.

The May Lunch Menu is here!

Click here to view the PDF.

The Elementary Scholl is doing a can drive collection for local food banks. All non perishable foods can be placed on the collection table outside of the Elementary Art Room.

One can could make a difference!

With Mothers' Day Approaching, our FFA Chapter's greenhouse is full of plants for sale.

• Strawberries: 1 for $12 and 2 for $20

• Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers: $3 each

• House Plants: $5 each

We have many more, so come down to room S180 after school May 7-10!

Our Athletics Department has created an Instagram Account!

Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/thtitansathletics/ to view our posts!

The Elementary Library is hosting the Taconic Hills 7th Annual Learning Fair!

Students in Grades K-6 can participate in this fair, researching a topic of their choosing! Click here for more information and to sign your student up for this opportunity!

Sign up forms have also been mailed home to families. You can either complete the online form or the paper form.

Projects are due on Monday, May 20, and will be displayed in the Elementary Library for that week. There will be a celebration on Tuesday, May 21 from 4:30PM-6:30PM for all projects. This celebration is open to all TH families, and there will be ice cream!

Please note: The original information sent home for the learning fair stated the week of May 13, with a celebration on May 14. The date has been changed to coordinate with the District Budget Vote and Election on May 21. Thank you for your understanding.

Tee off for Education!

Join us for the 18th annual Taconic Hills CSD E-Fund Scramble Golf Tournament. The day includes 9 holes of golf, lunch, soft drinks, and prizes!

When?
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Registration at 9:30AM
Tee off at 10AM

Where?
Undermountain Golf Course
274 Undermountain Road
Copake, NY 12516

Cost?
Adults $60
Juniors (Under 18) $30
Cart Fee $5 (must register in advance)
All Day Putting Contest $5 Donation

Registration deadline is April 26, 2024.

For more information, please contact Undermountain Golf Course at 518-329-4444.

Complete the registration form here, and submit with payment to Undermountain Golf Course.

Spring Concerts & Art Shows are here!

High School Chorus/Band: Tuesday, May 7 at 7PM

Grades 5&6 Chorus/Band: Thursday, May 9 at 7PM

Jr High School Chorus/Band: Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30PM

Columbia County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Sheriff for a Day" Contest for 4th, 5th and 6th graders through April 30. Please see the two page contest entry form below.

Interested Students must complete the form & return to the Elementary Office by May 1. The winner will be the Sheriff for a day coinciding with police week, which begins May 13. The winner will likely be sworn in, given a badge, meet with command staff, test out radar equipment, go for donuts, etc. Unfortunately, students with family members who work at the Sheriff's Office are ineligible for selection.

Please contact the Sheriff's Office at 518-828-0601 with any questions.

Click here for the entry form

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is holding a free car seat check event on Saturday, May 4 from 11AM-3PM at the Ghent VFW.

Parents and caregivers will receive a one-on-one installation guidance and safety education from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.

We will be hosting American Red Cross Lifeguarding/CPR/AED Training in our Aquatic Center.

Full Lifeguard Course: $208
Class Time: 5/19, 6/2, 6/9 from 9AM-4PM

Lifeguard Review Course: $129
Class Time: 5/19, 6/9 from 9AM-4PM

Full CPR/AED Course: $81
Class Time: 5/19 from 12:30PM-4PM

Review CPR/AED Course: $50
Class Time: 5/19 from 2PM-4PM

In order to participate in these courses, you must:
- be at least 15 years old
- complete the blended learning portion online
- continuously swim 300 yards
- retrieve a 10 pound brick and tread water for two minutes

NO WALK INS. Registration and Payment must be received by 5/15/2024.

Please contact Robin Semp, Aquatic Center Director, at rsemp@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any questions.

We will be hosting Saturday swim lessons in April and May. These will be both Parent/Child Classes and Group Lessons

Session 2: May 4, 11, 18, June 1

Click here to complete the registration form.

Registration form and payment MUST be received by the business office prior to the start of the session.

Please contact Robin Semp at rsemp@taconichills.k12.ny.us with any additional questions.

Our ENL Department will be teaching virtual English classes for second language English speakers on the below dates & times.

Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODQyMDM2NTQtYzllOC00Y2U3LTkyYTAtNTliZTdiOGFlN2Iy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2228e5a11b-6f5b-4e99-9b76-5963e5c2f4b5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226fd03a7a-892e-4e80-bd31-480ee652c905%22%7d

We are now accepting student registrations for Pre-K & Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Students residing in the District and are turning 4 on or before December 1, 2024 are eligible for Pre-Kindergarten beginning in September 2024. As Pre-Kindergarten spots are limited, you must complete a form to enter the Pre-K Lottery by Friday, March 8. Click here to complete the lottery form.

Students residing in the District and are turning 5 on or before December 1, 2024 are eligible for Kindergarten beginning in September 2024.

Please contact the registrar at 518-325-2806 with any questions.

Our Before & After School Program is looking for additional helping hands!

Pay Rate

• $18/hr AM (7AM-8AM)

• $16/hr PM (2:30PM-6PM)

Complete the TH Employment application and send to Eileen Olson, Human Resources Coordinator, if interested.

Come and Join Cub Scout Pack 2130!

Adventure is Calling
- Our 2023-24 plans include camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, marching in parades, community service, and so much more! These are activities that develop skills and create friendships for a lifetime!

Who Can Join?
- Boys & Girls Grades Kindergarten through 5th

Don't Miss the Fun!
- For more information, please contact bsapack2130@gmail.com

Girl Scouts Troop 1038 is looking for 7th-10th Graders to join their troop!

Learn more at girlscoutsneny.org

We are seeking the following:
- Substitute Food Service Worker ($15.80/hr)
- Substitute Bus Drivers ($22/hr)
- Substitute Bus Attendants ($15.80/hr)
- Substitute Teachers ($135-$145/day)

Click here to complete the application, and send to Eileen Olson at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Visit our Community & Parent Resources page for information regarding mental health, local food pantries, Columbia Opportunities' Headstart Program, and more.

Emergency Mental Health Service
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 days a week
518-943-5555
- On-site face-to face mental health assessments
- Referrals to available services
- Follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations
- Wellness calls when someone is concerned
- Phone assessments
- Consultations

https://www.mhacg.org/mcat-team

Taconic Hills Elementary PTO
The Taconic Hills Elementary PTO is back up and running, plus we have a new Facebook page. Please follow this new page to see all of the ideas and fun activities we have planned for your children. We would also love for you to join us. We meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 2:50pm in E146, and would love to see you there and hear any ideas that you might have. Zoom links will be posted closer to meeting times. Contact us at taconichillspto@gmail.com

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Athletic Calendar

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