Tonawanda Elementary School

School Board Recognition Week is coming up October 16 to October 20. It gives us a chance to recognize the hardworking members of the Tonawanda City School District’s Board of Education for their ongoing commitment to the community. For more on our board members: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/1286734

The Reflections program is back for another year and students have from now until October 31 to create an original work of art to participate. Details here: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/1283236

The oldest high school football rivalry in the nation is back for the 114th year. The Tonawanda Warriors face off against the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks at home on Friday, October 20 at 6 p.m. at Clint Small Stadium in this year’s T-NT game. For more on the history of the game: https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/1280951

The Tonawanda City School District is hosting the first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Fall Bash on October 19 from 5:30 until 7 pm. Learn more here:  https://www.tonawandacsd.org/article/1276550

District families, Please be reminded that the District will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Columbus/Indigenous People's Day.

District families, Please be reminded that tomorrow, October 6, 2023 there is a planned 15 minute early dismissal for all students. Tonawanda Elementary School will be dismissed at 3:00pm. Tonawanda MS/HS will be dismissed at 2:20pm.

The Tonawanda City School District is proud to partner with the Tonawanda Police Department to host the National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 3 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. This event will take place at the new Tonawanda Elementary School. Events will take place in the main parking lot and surrounding areas. Please use the MS/HS parking lot on Fletcher Street to attend this event. Additionally, the community is invited to tour the new elementary school during the National Night Out event. We will also open the building for the community to tour on Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday October 5 from 5:30pm - 7pm. Thank you to our entire Tonawanda community for your support and partnership in creating this amazing new school.

TCSD is excited to participate again this year in the National Walk Bike Roll to School Day. Please click the link below for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_5UUk1xXh56rHjKP1RnfQOJffQJZfuAnJDoNWn8OYZQ/edit

Hello Tonawanda Families: Please be reminded that the first student event hosted by the PTSA is this evening, see attached information. The Skate Night will be hosted at Rainbow Rink from 5-7:30pm. Please consider attending this event and support our PTSA. Additionally, please consider joining the PTSA for the 23-24 school year. The membership application is attached. The $5 membership fee directly supports this local organization and our Tonawanda students. Please click this link for the web based PTSA application site: https://tcptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true OR Please click this link for a printable PTSA membership application: https://5il.co/25a5n The PTSA continues to provide valuable services, events, activities, and enthusiasm to our district programming. For parents/guardians/staff that wish to participate and attend the monthly meetings, please note that the first meeting is scheduled for October 5th at the Tonawanda Elementary School Library at 6-6:30pm.

Please view the following flyer from the Cub Scouts https://5il.co/23jj1

Please review the following information in regards to arrival and dismissal procedures for students at Tonawanda Elementary School. https://5il.co/23eyn. Also, please fill out the following survey on dismissal for each student at TES. https://forms.gle/2AYUNUqq2sbjLHtg7 This information has also been mailed home. Also, the nurse will be available during the Supply Drop Off days to accept any medication that is needed for your child during the school year.

Please read the latest memo updating the community on all the exciting things happening at TCSD! https://5il.co/22c24

Tonawanda City Schools is pleased to announce that all of its students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge for the 2023-2024 school year - but you must complete a Household Income Eligibility Form to participate. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/2235l

Good afternoon, please click the link below to view important updates from Tonawanda Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. https://5il.co/210a2

Good morning, If your child requires alternate transportation for the upcoming school year, please complete the form on the District website. The form can be mailed to or dropped off at the District Office. Paper forms are also available at the District Office. Completed forms are due by 7/28. Please click here: https://5il.co/1zgyz

The May 16 vote results are in: The 2023-2024 proposed budget has been APPROVED by voters. Thank you to all who participated in this year's vote. We appreciate your support! Total Ballots: 531 Proposition 1: Budget ($41,976,098) YES -- 368 (PASS) NO -- 153 Proposition 2: Sale of Mullen YES--416 (PASS) NO -- 112 BOARD OF EDUCATION (3 seats available: 2 Three-year term beginning July 1, 2023, 1 One-year term beginning July 1, 2023) Kristin Schmutzler -- 408 Votes Linsey Neal -- 360 Votes Jeff Thorp -- 358 Votes Eighteen (18) write-ins earned between 8 and 1 vote.

Last evening the BOE approved an amended calendar for the remainder of the academic school year. The Memorial Day Holiday will be observed on Friday, May 26 AND Monday, May 29. The last day of student attendance for grades UPK through 5 will be Friday, June 16. Our staff will begin efforts to close Mullen and Riverview Elementary Schools and transition into the new Tonawanda Elementary School during the week of June 19. Revised calendar link: https://5il.co/1scxx

Our 2021-22 District Directory & Parent Info Packet is now available on our website! This document is packed with important info for the new school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/689591/Tonawanda_BTS_Directory_21-22ADA_FINAL.pdf

Take a brief video tour of the historic Fletcher Elementary School facility before the start of major renovations for the TONA2020 capital project! You can view the video here: https://vimeo.com/576836195

The 2021-22 District-Wide Safety Plan is now available at the following link. Members of the public are invited to submit any comments or feedback on the plan using the Google Form through Aug. 7. https://www.tonawandacsd.org/o/tcsdny/page/district-safety-plan--14