Ongoing Activities      School Calendar 2011-2012    Special Events       Fundraisers      

Community Service         Angel Fund        Volunteer Opportunities     Communication

Ongoing Activities

Cultural Arts

PTA and Tiogue teachers work together to bring exceptional cultural arts events to the school.  From storytellers to the Coventry High School band, magicians to theatre performances, our children get to experience a wide diversity of art and culture!  Watch our calendar and newsletter for Cultural Arts Announcements.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairpersons Sue Flynn or Jerri Petrarca.

 

Box Tops for Education 

Box Tops for Education is a program for earning cash to buy equipment for the children.  There are contests between classrooms and the kids are rewarded with prizes!  In the past the school has purchased a rock-climbing wall for the gym, music supplies and a new computer lab! This is a year-long effort.  Box Tops are collected in the classroom each month. 

This year our Box Tops money will go to playground improvements!  Just by cutting the little symbol off your boxes we can raise money to make the improvements we desperately need...like grass for our field, completing our fence to keep vandals out, installing new basketball hoops, new asphalt, wood chips instead of sand and so much more. Encourage your relatives to collect too!  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Kendra Pascucci or visit the Box Tops web site to register to receive more information. Back to top.

 

School Store

The School Store is open every Thursday during the lunch periods, and gives the students an opportunity to buy school supplies and novelty items.  The 5^th grade students run the school store (with adult supervision) as a hands-on learning experience.  All items are sold at cost, starting at 5 cents.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Michelle McNeil. Back to top.

 

Yearbook

The Tiogue Yearbook is designed and produced by the PTA!  We are always looking for input, especially in taking photos to include!  Yearbook orders are taken in the Spring and the books are delivered in June.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson TBA. Back to top.

Special Events

Book Fairs

Fall: November 3-9, 2011        Spring: March 29-April 4, 2012

Book Fair is a fantastic event where we transform the library into a bookstore.  The children can browse and purchase their own books at this event and parents are welcome as well.  This is typically scheduled to coincide with conference time.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Audrey Levy-Lachance. Back to top.

 

North Pole Continental Breakfast

December 3, 2011

Continental breakfast and a photo opportunity with Santa!  Come play games, make crafts and tell Santa what’s on your Christmas list.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairpersons Audrey Levy-Lachance or Michelle McNeil. Click here for the flyer.  Back to top.

 

Boys' Choice

March 31, 2012

Sometimes Boy’s Choice is a dance, other times it’s bowling or laser tag.  Whatever venue, this is the boys' chance to bring a date (usually Mom) to this fun event!  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson, Michelle McNeil. Back to top.

Girls' Choice

Saturday, May 12

This is a special event at the school for the girls – they choose who they would like to bring to their own dance!  Pictures are taken to remember the event and the girls and their dates (usually Dad or a special Big Person) dance the night away!  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Erica Bryson. Back to top.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Week of May 7, 2012

Tiogue Teachers are the BEST! Every May we show our appreciation by hosting a week of activities such as breakfast, lunch, dessert and usually a special gift!  We also ask the children to make a special gift to say thank you for all our teachers do.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Michelle McNeil. Back to top.

Field Day

Friday, June 15, 2012

During the month of June we host a school-wide event for the students to enjoy.  Events vary from year to year, but one thing is for sure…the kids have a BLAST!  It is a great way to kick-off the summer.  For more information or to volunteer, contact Audrey Levy-Lachance. Back to top.

Fundraisers

During the year we hold fundraisers large and small in order to generate funds for our many programs, events and activities.  The money raised from these efforts allow us to defer the cost of ticketed events like Boys' and Girls' Choice, provide free programs like RIF and Cultural Arts, and to enhance our school through improvements like the playground.  Our fundraising efforts include:

Shoppers Programs with Stop & Shop, BJ's and Target

Themed School Days: Popcorn Day, Silly Hat Day, Sports Day

2011-2012 Popcorn Days

Friday, October 21, 2011

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012

 

Community Service

Clothing Drive

November and May

During the Fall and Spring we collect clothing to donate to local families in need.  It's the perfect opportunity to clean our your closets for a worthy cause!  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Hannah Henry-Haas. Back to top

 

Adopt a Family

December

The Holidays are full of joy and celebration.  It is also time to help those in need.  During the Holiday season we adopt a local family and help brighten their holidays.  Every little bit helps.  For more information or to volunteer, contact chairperson Kristen Mancini. Back to top.

 

Earth Day Clean Up

April 27, 2012

It's fun being GREEN!  Earth Day is an opportunity for students to learn the importance of caring for our environment.  During our Earth Day clean up activities our students will apply these lessons to beautify the school grounds.  For more information or to volunteer, contact Hannah Henry Haas. Back to top.

Angel Fund

It is important for each child to have the opportunity to be involved in special events and activities.  The PTA feels strongly that no child should be excluded due to financial limitations.  If you, or someone you know, needs assistance in order to take part in any PTA activity or special event, you may request assistance from the Angel Fund.  The Angel Fund is a special PTA Fund which is designed to provide assistance to families facing financial difficulties.  The process is completely confidential.  For more information, contact Principal, Mrs. Louise Boyce. Back to top.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

There is a place for everyone in PTA! Even if you only have a few hours a school year, you can make a difference! Some PTA volunteers are available only during the day while others are available only at night.  Some can volunteer throughout the year and others only have time to help out a one function during the school year.  Some step forward to lead a committee while others lend a hand behind the scenes.  It doesn’t matter how many times you volunteer or how, only that you the gap between school and home and make sure that it fits comfortably into your schedule!  Interested in getting involved?  Contact TBA. Back to top.

 

Classroom Parents Needed

Do you have some extra time and want o be involved with your son or daughter’s class?  Send a note in to your child’s teacher, or complete the Room Parent form and help with special classroom events. Contact Christine Moran at 823-6232 for more information. Back to top.

 

Grade Level Parent Representative Needed

This year we are looking for 6 great parents, one from each grade level K-5 to help us bridge the gap between school, PTA, children and home.  If you have just a little time each month to help out, it would really help.  For more information contact Jerri Petrarca at 828-4279. Back to top.

 

Kidz Klub Volunteers Needed

Do you know a high school student who needs community service hours?  Sign them up to be the Kidz Klub leader, our kids' chaperone during the PTA meetings.  Two hours once a month is all we need. Great for those community service hours!  For more information contact Deb Murphy at 826-3948. Back to top.