Truman School
Truman Tigers Learning and Growing Together
Our latest Town Hall was one for the books! We were incredibly honored to host the Yale Spizzwinks, the world’s oldest underclassman a cappella group. Their voices brought so much joy and energy to our campus!
The high note of the morning, however, was celebrating our Students of the Month. This month, we focused on a very special trait: Empathy.
In a world where you can be anything, these students chose to be kind. Whether it’s supporting a friend, standing up for a classmate, or simply listening with an open heart, these honorees remind us that character is just as important as academics.
Congratulations to our "Empathy Ambassadors"—you make our school a better place every day!
The high note of the morning, however, was celebrating our Students of the Month. This month, we focused on a very special trait: Empathy.
In a world where you can be anything, these students chose to be kind. Whether it’s supporting a friend, standing up for a classmate, or simply listening with an open heart, these honorees remind us that character is just as important as academics.
Congratulations to our "Empathy Ambassadors"—you make our school a better place every day!
Our first Stretch Growth Progress Breakfast was a success!
Over 170 students met 40% toward their Stretch Growth on the mid year iReady Math Diagnostic. Congratulations to all the students for putting forth their best effort! Your teachers, the Staff and Administration are so proud of your accomplishment. Thank you to all the helpers who made this celebration a success including Mrs. Padilla, Mrs. Marchitto, the Kitchen Staff and Mr. Anthony!!! Thanks to Ms. Casey for the major assist with the certificates
Let's continue to make growth and finish the year meeting 100% of our stretch growth. You got this Truman Students!!
Quote from the Breakfast:
Middle School Student: We gotta make sure to do this again next year.... those pancakes were great!!!
Our bilingual first graders shared some major love for Ms. Lenka and Ms. Jaca by making them a giant bouquet of handmade hearts. It was the perfect way for the kids to show their appreciation through their own creative art!
Ms. Nabakooza’s 7th-grade students took their creativity for a spin by designing custom decks for mini skateboards!
It was a fantastic way to merge street culture with classic design principles!
It was a fantastic way to merge street culture with classic design principles!
Huge congratulations to our Middle school students for their incredible hard work across all subjects! From mastering complex equations in Math and exploring the natural world in Science to analyzing the past in History and English, your dedication is inspiring.
Keep reaching for those goals—we are so proud of your progress!
Keep reaching for those goals—we are so proud of your progress!
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🐯❤️
The energy was high at Truman School for our Half Day Tiger Play! Our special teachers put together some "heart-pumping" activities in the gym to celebrate friendship and teamwork. It was awesome seeing our Tigers stay active while building such great bonds with one another.
A huge shout-out and special thanks to the team that made it happen: Mr. DiMaria, Mrs. Currant, Mr. Visokay, Ms. Villa, and Ms. Nabakooza. Thanks for all your hard work in giving the students a fun way to celebrate community through play!
The energy was high at Truman School for our Half Day Tiger Play! Our special teachers put together some "heart-pumping" activities in the gym to celebrate friendship and teamwork. It was awesome seeing our Tigers stay active while building such great bonds with one another.
A huge shout-out and special thanks to the team that made it happen: Mr. DiMaria, Mrs. Currant, Mr. Visokay, Ms. Villa, and Ms. Nabakooza. Thanks for all your hard work in giving the students a fun way to celebrate community through play!
FEBRUARY RECESS:
Friday February 12th students will be dismissed at 12:50 (early dismissal)
No School Monday & Tuesday
Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday February 12th students will be dismissed at 12:50 (early dismissal)
No School Monday & Tuesday
Enjoy the long weekend!
Ms. Gomez's students brought the beloved Guardians of the Galaxy hero to life in Ms. Nabakooza’s art room. In this lesson, students explored the art element of texture and the technique of figure making to create their own wood-inspired characters. Because Groot is made of wood and can regrow, these artworks beautifully symbolize life and renewal.
Celebrating World Read Aloud Day!
The 3rd and 4th-grade students from Mrs. Irizarry and Mrs. Pasan’s bilingual classes joined together in the library to share the joy of reading. It was a wonderful morning of collaboration where our students celebrated the power of stories and literacy in both languages.
The 3rd and 4th-grade students from Mrs. Irizarry and Mrs. Pasan’s bilingual classes joined together in the library to share the joy of reading. It was a wonderful morning of collaboration where our students celebrated the power of stories and literacy in both languages.
100 days smarter, stronger, and better.
💯 So proud of the growth and the grind. Let’s keep going! ✨
💯 So proud of the growth and the grind. Let’s keep going! ✨
Our 1st graders from Mrs. Marchitto’s and Mrs. Rosario’s classes created beautiful paper heart sculptures today in Ms. Nabakoosa’s art room. Students practiced folding, connecting, and arranging colorful paper strips to build simple 3D forms.
We are so proud of their creativity and focus—each sculpture turned out unique and full of personality!
We are so proud of their creativity and focus—each sculpture turned out unique and full of personality!
ROAR! Huge congrats to our 1rst and 2nd award winners! Whether it’s mastering math or diving into a new book, these students lead with TIGER values:
Teamwork
Integrity
Grit
Empathy
Respect
So proud of your hard work and even bigger hearts!
Our creative 4th graders from Mrs. Seeley’s class spent a wonderful day in Ms. Nabakooza’s art room, where they designed and crafted their own wearable locket artworks. Students transformed their ideas into beautiful and meaningful pieces they can wear with pride.
We are excited to highlight our amazing 3rd and 4th grade students, who were honored last Friday for their hard work and positive contributions to our school community.
Awards Presented Included:
Academic Achievement
Outstanding School Spirit
Honor Roll Recognition
Perfect Attendance
Each certificate represents dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to doing their best every day. We couldn’t be prouder of the growth and effort our students continue to show. Their enthusiasm for learning inspires us all!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients—keep reaching for your goals and celebrating your success!
Awards Presented Included:
Academic Achievement
Outstanding School Spirit
Honor Roll Recognition
Perfect Attendance
Each certificate represents dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to doing their best every day. We couldn’t be prouder of the growth and effort our students continue to show. Their enthusiasm for learning inspires us all!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients—keep reaching for your goals and celebrating your success!
Last Friday was a standout day for our school! Check out the highlights:
🧩 No Place for Hate: Students worked on their Identity Puzzles, turning blank pieces into a vibrant display of what makes us unique and united.
🏆 Monthly Awards: We celebrated our Students and Teachers of the Month! Thank you for being such amazing role models.
🥁 Whitney Houston Challenge: Our gym was full of rhythm as students and staff took on the drum challenge with incredible energy!
We love seeing our community shine. Great job, everyone!
We are so excited to see you at upcoming parent-teacher conferences! As a thank you for your partnership, every parent who attends will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our amazing gift baskets.
What’s inside the baskets?
🛒 Stop & Shop Gift Cards
🍪 Delicious homemade cookies.
❤️ Valentine’s Day treats and cards
👩🍳 Baking kits and supplies
🍲 Essential pantry items and more!
How to enter: Simply fill out your child’s full name and grade on the ticket during your conference and leave it with the teacher. Winners will be announced the very next day!
See you there!
What’s inside the baskets?
🛒 Stop & Shop Gift Cards
🍪 Delicious homemade cookies.
❤️ Valentine’s Day treats and cards
👩🍳 Baking kits and supplies
🍲 Essential pantry items and more!
How to enter: Simply fill out your child’s full name and grade on the ticket during your conference and leave it with the teacher. Winners will be announced the very next day!
See you there!
Reminder:
Your Voice Matters! Meet with Superintendent Dr. Negrón this Thursday to discuss the NHPS draft budget.
Thursday, Feb 5 | 9 AM | Truman School Come ask questions and help shape the future of our schools!
Your Voice Matters! Meet with Superintendent Dr. Negrón this Thursday to discuss the NHPS draft budget.
Thursday, Feb 5 | 9 AM | Truman School Come ask questions and help shape the future of our schools!
Quick Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday, Feb 4th.
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS: Students will be dismissed at 12:50 and conferences will start at 1:30.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
We are so proud of the effort our students put into this year’s Walk-a-thon! As a reward for their incredible fundraising success, students who met the goal were invited to a special Pizza Party celebration.
Thank you to all our families for supporting our school’s goals.
Thank you to all our families for supporting our school’s goals.
Get ready for a day full of fun and school spirit! We are celebrating Tiger Hearts Day on February 13th.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: This is a half-day for students. Dismissal will be at 12:50 PM. Please ensure transportation is arranged for this earlier time.
What’s happening:
DJ Booth: Bust a move with Mr. D!
Valentine Crafts: Create a special card or craft with Ms. Villa and Ms. Nabakooza.
Game Stations: Fun activities with Ms. Curran and Ms. V.
Concessions: Students can bring money to purchase and enjoy their favorite snacks and beverages.
Mark your calendars for February 13th—it’s going to be a "paws-itive" day for everyone!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: This is a half-day for students. Dismissal will be at 12:50 PM. Please ensure transportation is arranged for this earlier time.
What’s happening:
DJ Booth: Bust a move with Mr. D!
Valentine Crafts: Create a special card or craft with Ms. Villa and Ms. Nabakooza.
Game Stations: Fun activities with Ms. Curran and Ms. V.
Concessions: Students can bring money to purchase and enjoy their favorite snacks and beverages.
Mark your calendars for February 13th—it’s going to be a "paws-itive" day for everyone!