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Principal's Message
Dr. Lisa Greenstein, Principal Mrs. Heidi Ford, Administrative Intern 314-213-6150
Dear Tillman Families,
Each week we share a quote with the school, and we talk about the significance of the quote as well as the author who created the quote. One of my personal favorites is: “People may not remember what you said, and they may not remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel.” by Maya Angelou.
February is always a month when we focus on compassion. Each day it is amazing to see the compassion that so many of our students and staff show toward one another. We witness many examples of compassion during our buddy activities, when older and younger students are working together and supporting each other. Recently, our students wrote messages on paper buckets to fellow students and to staff. Their goal was to “fill the buckets” of others by sharing kind thoughts and words. Having students come to my door and deliver buckets made my day!
Tillman is focused on helping others in the community and world by engaging in service learning projects. We are currently working on collecting shoes for the Shoeman Project. Our students have been learning about well water in Africa and how we can help to bring clean water to other parts of the world.
When we engage in service learning, we follow these steps which are taken from The Complete Guide to
Service 1.
2. 3.
4. 5.
Learning by Cathryn Berger Kaye.
Preparation
Students identify a real community need. They analyze information to create a plan for action.
Action
Students will carry out their plan of action, applying what they learned to benefit the community.
Reflection
Students take time to explore the impact of what they are learning and its effect on their thoughts and future actions.
Evaluation
Students reflect on the process of their service learning project and decide what was successful and what needs to be changed in future plans of action.
Demonstration/Celebration
Students exhibit their expertise through public presentations (displays, performances, class lessons, etc.)
As students engage in service learning projects at school and at home, it is our hope that they will transfer their learning to new situations in their communities. We look forward to watching our compassionate students find even more ways to show kindness to others.
In the best interest of our children, Lisa Greenstein
Looking Ahead
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February 2 February 3 February 6 February 14 February 17 February 20 February 21 February 21 February 24 March 2 March 6 March 16-26 March 27 2012-13 Kindergarten Parent Meeting and Registration - 6:30 p.m. Tillman Story Time – 9:30 a.m. Staff Development Day – No School Kindergarten Registration – 2012-13 If you have a child eligible for kindergarten next year, we would appreciate |
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receiving your completed registration forms by February 3. Our next year staffing is dependent upon the number of students that are enrolled. You can return the forms at the parent information meeting this evening, send them to school with a sibling or stop by the office during the school day. |
We are also beginning the registration process for new students in grades 1-5. If you have friends or neighbors who will be new to Tillman in the fall, please encourage them to contact us. Thanks for your help in getting the word out.
HEART O GRAMS
Join in the Fun!! Fourth Grade will be selling Heart-O-Grams from February 7-13 before school in the front hallway. Heart-O-Grams are personalized messages to send to friends and staff at Tillman. Each heart-o-gram is 25 cents. All donations will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please plan to buy some Heart-O-Grams and help out a GREAT charity!
Book Fair Luau! It is a Reading Celebration!
Thank you to the many families who attended Tillman's 2012 book fair. We are excited that our fair was a big success! We have packed up the fair but you still have a chance to purchase books for your child at our online book fair. If you were unable to make it in person but are still interested in making a purchase, IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Please consider Tillman's online book fair as an option. Each child made a wish list at school. We will be sending the unclaimed wish lists home with the kids today in case you want to purchase a book or two online that your child picked out. Your order will be shipped to Tillman and delivered to your child at school. It's very simple. If you are ordering a gift and prefer us to hold your order, we can do that too. Our online book fair is scheduled to end on Feb. 6. To access our fair, use the following link. http://www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs/2868263
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is filling up quickly with gloves, hats, coats and lunch boxes. Please stop by and check for any missing items. We will donate any remaining items after February 3. Thank You!
Give Kids a Smile (GKAS)
GKAS provides free, comprehensive dental care for underserved school-age children twice annually for families who cannot currently afford regular dental care. There are a limited number of spaces available for the GKAS clinic being held Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11. For more information, please contact Nurse Pam at 213-6100 ext. 5030.
Tillman Shoe Drive
It's Shoeper Bowl Time!
Need a compelling reason to throw a party? Combine the fun of Superbowl football, delicious snacks and getting together with friends, with your more altruistic desire to make a difference in the world, and you’ve got it. Host a Shoe-Per Bowl Party to benefit Shoeman Water Projects on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at your church, community center, home, or anywhere people can gather to watch the game. Shoes of all types and sizes are needed including athletic shoes, heels, flats, and sandals, but must be free of holes or tears. Donated pairs of shoes should be laced or tied together and may be donated at Tillman on Monday. For more information about this project, please visit the following website:
www.shoeman.org
Tillman Trivia Night Tickets– February 24
Trivia Night Ticket forms went home last week in backpack mail. Please get your reservations in early as the tables fill quickly. Questions? Contact Michelle Mobley at gmmobley4@att.net or Brooke Buening at brookebuening@yahoo.com
The ticket form is attached.
Tillman Trivia Night - Art Studio
Every year the Tillman students create WONDERFUL works of art that are donated for the silent auction at the annual PTO Trivia Night.
We are asking for cash donations, in order to buy frames, canvasses, pottery and other needed art supplies.
If you are interested in donating, please make your checks out to the Tillman PTO/Memo “Art Studio Supplies” - either you or your child can drop the checks off at the school office. Please note that any additional funds will go towards the planning of the event.
Thank you for your support!!
Tillman Story Time – Tillman Library
February 3 – 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
We are inviting all 3, 4 and 5 year old future Tillman students to join us in the Tillman Library for a story and light snack. Please RSVP to the Tillman office at 314-213-6150
Kirkwood Flag Football
The Kirkwood High School Football program in combination with the NFL is offering a flag football league for boys and girls ages 6-14. The cost is $40 per person and the deadline for registration is February 20, 2012. The registration form and flyer can be accessed at the following link: http://kirkwoodschools.org/tillman/upload/4f2814d140809.pdf
Internet Safety Presentation for Parents
February 6, 2012 – 6:30 pm – Kirkwood Library
Presented by: Detective Stewart of Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Tillman Night at the Magic House
February 6 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Admission $1.00 – Proceeds go to Tillman PTO
For more information, please see the flyer at the following link http://kirkwoodschools.org/tillman/upload/4edcf990ca5f4.pdf
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