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 worked hard on their state math tests. In ELA, they are working on paragraph writing.

• The fifth graders are working on memoirs in ELA. All the students worked hard on their state math tests.

• This week, the sixth grade classes continue to learn about their unit on Rome in Social Studies. In English, the students are reading their books and an argumentative essays together. The students worked hard on the state math test. The classes are circling back to different topics to work more on for next year.

Upcoming Events

• Running Club: May 9, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30 and June 4 with a track meet on June 6 (track meet rain date of June 13)

• 5th Grade Science Test: May 6

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

• School Closed May 24 & May 27 for Memorial Day

Library Events

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

Important Information

• 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

• Brenda Lainez Romero

• Jayden Spadaccini

• Bryan Lainez

• Jasmine Shackley Bungay

• Kira Friedman

• Jose Machado

• Peyton Hurin

• Caleb Lopez

The Spring Budget edition of the Titan Herald Newsletter will be coming to mailboxes in the upcoming weeks!

Click here to view the PDF.

Attention Grades 4-6:

Taconic Hills Welcomes Newbery Award Winning Author, Jack Gantos on Thursday, May 30th. He will be presenting to our elementary and high school students about his writing process and the importance of capturing experiences using a journal.

Below is the link to an order form for some of his most popular books. He will be signing these books during his visit. Please be sure to drop off your orders to the elementary library by May 7th. There will be some books available for purchase on the day of his visit, but quantities will be limited.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Flores at 518-325-2800 ext. 2614 or by email at bflores@taconichills.k12.ny.us

The May Lunch Menu is here!

Click here to view the PDF.

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!

You're invited to our Elementary Learning Fair!

Be sure to join us for a fun filled night of learning! In addition to viewing some amazing projects, you will have many opportunities to participate in some fantastic activities with your children while having some yummy treats!

Our art, music, technology, and STREAM teachers will be here, ready to guide you in some awesome experiments and projects!

Come make a rainstick, poptart, bookmark, or create and build a structure from recyclable materials. Check out the Titan Voyager as well!

This year there will also be a Magic Show! The show will begin at 5:30PM. There are so many exciting things to see and do on May 21!

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

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.

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

Check out the schedule for upcoming sporting events.