Our amazing group of 3rd graders, including both bilingual and regular students, had an inspiring day at the Yale University Art Gallery!
Students explored the museum on a guided tour, discovering art in new ways by closely examining paintings and sculptures, focusing on colors, shapes, and form.
The best part? They became artists themselves! Through fun, hands-on activities, students created their own incredible art collages using felt , putting their artistic observations into practice. A fantastic day of creative learning!
Thanks to the Education Department at #yaleartgallery for organizing the trip for our students.
This activity requires them to connect different representations:
Visual Arrays (rows \times columns)
Repetitive Sums (equal groups/skip counting) and
Formal Equations
By successfully linking these pieces, they show they know exactly how multiplication can be represented.
We're thrilled to show off the incredible work being done in Mr. Reed's Math & Soccer Afterschool Program!
This program isn't just a simple mix of two subjects; it's a dynamic experience where hard work in math class is followed by tactical soccer practice, culminating in exciting Friday games.
A Huge Win Last Friday! We are incredibly proud to announce that the team won their last match with a score of 3-2! They demonstrated outstanding teamwork and collaboration. Great job, Mathletes!
Next Game Alert! Come cheer them on as they hit the field again!
Date: Tuesday, November 21st
Time: 3:00 PM (right after school!)
Head out and cheer them on—they've earned it!
A special thank you to all the families who came out to cheer for our students—your support made the day extra special!
Check out the photos below to see all the amazing outfits.
This week, students are mastering rigid transformations (translations, reflections, and rotations) through a hands-on design task. It's awesome to see them collaborate, problem-solve, and apply those abstract concepts to real-world designs. Great work, everyone!
A fantastic day of hands-on learning, fresh air, and fun—perfect for building new vocabulary while making great memories!
Our students enjoyed the best kind of half-day today! To celebrate, our amazing Specials team organized a special "Tiger Day" event. Students spent their Specials time rotating through fun activities: playing high-energy games in the gym, getting creative with arts and crafts, and grabbing some treats at the snack station.
A huge thank you to our entire Specials team for making the half-day extra memorable for all our Truman students!
Huge congratulations to our Students of the Month, recognized for demonstrating outstanding Integrity this month.
Our K-8 students then enjoyed the fantastic NED Talk, a high-energy reminder to Never Give Up and keep pushing to try your best.
Our 4th graders at Ms Gordon's room are demonstrating some serious math strategies this week! They took on a tough challenge: setting an April visitor goal for the zoo that had to be 999 to 9,999 more than any two months combined from Jan-Mar.
This problem wasn't just about adding! The students had to:
PLAN IT OUT 🗺️: They had to think strategically about which two months to add first to find the biggest total—the toughest number to beat!
SHOW THEIR WORK ➕: Every calculation had to be clearly documented as proof.
EXPLAIN THEIR THOUGHT PROCESS 🤔: They had to write out why they chose their final goal and how they know it beats the rule.
So proud of the deep thinking, planning, and focus on details from these hardworking students!
We’re excited to share wonderful news: Our principal is being recognized by the Connecticut Yankee Council, Scouts of America with the prestigious Leadership in Education Award.
This honor is a direct reflection and powerful recognition of the incredible work, dedication, and leadership happening right here at Truman School every day. It highlights our principal’s unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and the values that make the Truman community exceptional.
Happy First Half-Day Tiger Day! 🐯🎃
What a roaring success our Half-Day Tiger Day was! Students enjoyed a super fun day packed with engaging activities, all organized by our amazing Specials Teachers (Music, PE, and Arts).
During their Specials time, our students got into the spooky spirit with a Halloween ambient theme for their games.
A huge thank you to our Specials Teachers for putting together such a memorable and fun-filled
Mrs. Rosario’s 1st graders in Ms. Nabakooza’s art room have been exploring texture and form by creating cardboard relief artworks. Using simple materials, they crafted fun and imaginative designs that truly showcase their creativity and attention to detail. It’s inspiring to see their ideas come to life through this hands-on project!
What a day we had for the Walkathon! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the joy and community spirit were off the charts! Seeing all our students and families walking together was truly inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a fantastic time—the creative chalk painting outside and the high-energy fun during the games kept the joy going all day long!
And here’s the best part: thanks to your enthusiasm and incredible generosity, we raised an unbelievable $5,000! 🎉
This achievement belongs to the entire Truman community!
What a day we had for the Walkathon! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the joy and community spirit were off the charts! Seeing all our students and families walking together was truly inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a fantastic time—the creative chalk painting outside and the high-energy fun during the games kept the joy going all day long!
And here’s the best part: thanks to your enthusiasm and incredible generosity, we raised an unbelievable $5,000! 🎉
This achievement belongs to the entire Truman community!
Special thank you to the Walkathon team who have been working for weeks to get everything set up!
Our 1st and 4th graders brought The Tortoise and the Hare to life in a fun literacy + art project in Ms. Nabakooza’s art room! After reading the classic story, they created their own colorful and creative artwork inspired by the characters and the lesson behind the tale. Love seeing reading and art come together!
Through hands-on activities and fun games, students are practicing multiplication in ways that make learning interactive and exciting. From songs to engaging challenges, they’re strengthening their math skills while enjoying every moment.
