Truman School
Truman Tigers Learning and Growing Together
Our 3rd and 4th-grade bilingual students had an amazing field trip to Lighthouse Point Park! They climbed to the top of the historic lighthouse, explored the rocky tide pools, and learned all about local marine life and coastal history.
Such a fun day of hands-on learning in the sunshine! ☀️
Such a fun day of hands-on learning in the sunshine! ☀️
Get ready to take your soccer skills to the next level this summer! Registration is open for our action-packed, month-long youth soccer training program in New Haven.
Perfect for boys and girls looking to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun on the field!
📋 Program Details:
📅 Dates: July 1st – July 31st, 2026
👦👧 Ages: Boys & Girls, 7–14 years old
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: School TBD (New Haven, CT)
📲 How to Enroll:
Spaces fill up fast! To secure your child's spot, simply text “SUMMER SOCCER” to 203-208-9249.
Perfect for boys and girls looking to stay active, build teamwork, and have fun on the field!
📋 Program Details:
📅 Dates: July 1st – July 31st, 2026
👦👧 Ages: Boys & Girls, 7–14 years old
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: School TBD (New Haven, CT)
📲 How to Enroll:
Spaces fill up fast! To secure your child's spot, simply text “SUMMER SOCCER” to 203-208-9249.
Looking for the perfect summer activity that combines sports, skill-building, and a little brainpower? Registration is now open for the Summer Hoops Program!
Keep your kids active, fed, and learning all July long.
📋 Program Details:
📅 Dates: July 1st – July 31st, 2026
👦 Ages: 7–14 years old
⏰ Sports Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Breakfast and lunch are served!)
📚 Math Tutoring: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
👟 What They'll Practice:
Shooting Drills 🏀
Dribbling Clinic 💨
Speed Drills ⚡
Scrimmages 🏆
📲 How to Register:
It's easy to secure your spot! Just text “SUMMER HOOPS” to 203-208-9249 to enroll your hooper today!
Keep your kids active, fed, and learning all July long.
📋 Program Details:
📅 Dates: July 1st – July 31st, 2026
👦 Ages: 7–14 years old
⏰ Sports Camp: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Breakfast and lunch are served!)
📚 Math Tutoring: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
👟 What They'll Practice:
Shooting Drills 🏀
Dribbling Clinic 💨
Speed Drills ⚡
Scrimmages 🏆
📲 How to Register:
It's easy to secure your spot! Just text “SUMMER HOOPS” to 203-208-9249 to enroll your hooper today!
Mark your calendars! Our talented students have been working incredibly hard, and they are ready to shine on stage. Join us for a morning of wonderful music and community spirit.
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: In the School Gym
Featuring Performances By: Kindergarten through 6th Grade & our amazing Bucket Band!
Don't miss out on celebrating our students' musical achievements. See you there!
Date: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: In the School Gym
Featuring Performances By: Kindergarten through 6th Grade & our amazing Bucket Band!
Don't miss out on celebrating our students' musical achievements. See you there!
Our 5th,6th, 7th, and 8th-grade squads hit the shore last week with one goal: Leave it better than we found it. What started as a beautiful day at the beach turned into an incredible display of community service and environmental action. Our students rolled up their sleeves (and put on their gloves!) to tackle litter and protect our local coastline.
The Day’s Impact:
Cleaning Crews: Armed with grabbers and grit, students scoured the sand and rocky areas to collect everything from plastic bottles to hidden micro-debris.
Recycling in Action: We didn't just pick it up—we sorted it! Our students learned the importance of proper disposal to ensure our waste doesn't end up in the ocean.
A Lesson Beyond the Classroom
It wasn't just about cleaning the beach; it was about understanding our responsibility to the Earth. Seeing the amount of plastic collected was a powerful reminder of why we choose to reduce, reuse, and recycle every single day.
Huge shoutout to all the students and staff who braved the wind and sun to make a real difference!
Our 3rd graders had an incredible field trip to Wilson Library today! It wasn't just a visit—it was a literal "key" to the world.
Every student officially received their very own Library Card! This little piece of plastic is basically a superpower in their pockets. Here is what our explorers can do with it:
Borrow Books in English and Spanish: From graphic novels to science mysteries, the shelves are officially open!
The Seed Library: Did you know they can "borrow" seeds? Students can grab packets to start their own gardens at home.
Musical Discovery: The library even offers free lessons and access to musical instruments!
We are so proud of our new cardholders. Watching them realize that the library is a place to grow, play, and imagine was the highlight of our week.
Parents: Ask your student which book they’re looking forward to checking out first! 📖
Every student officially received their very own Library Card! This little piece of plastic is basically a superpower in their pockets. Here is what our explorers can do with it:
Borrow Books in English and Spanish: From graphic novels to science mysteries, the shelves are officially open!
The Seed Library: Did you know they can "borrow" seeds? Students can grab packets to start their own gardens at home.
Musical Discovery: The library even offers free lessons and access to musical instruments!
We are so proud of our new cardholders. Watching them realize that the library is a place to grow, play, and imagine was the highlight of our week.
Parents: Ask your student which book they’re looking forward to checking out first! 📖
Celebrating our amazing Truman Tigers during Teacher Appreciation Week! From piraguas to popcorn, we’ve loved honoring our dedicated staff for their unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you for all you do!
Looking for a way to keep your little ones engaged and learning this summer? New Haven Public Schools is officially opening enrollment for our Summer Learning Academy! 📚✏️
This program is specifically designed for students currently in Grades K–4 to sharpen their skills while having fun.
🗓️ Program Details:
Dates: July 1, 2026 – July 24, 2026
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Holiday Note: School will be closed on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
✅ How to Enroll:
It’s quick and easy! Just scan the QR code in the image below to access the enrollment form. Spots fill up fast, so don't wait!
📧 Questions?
If you need more information or have specific questions, please reach out to the team at:
k4summerschool2026@new-haven.k12.ct.us
This program is specifically designed for students currently in Grades K–4 to sharpen their skills while having fun.
🗓️ Program Details:
Dates: July 1, 2026 – July 24, 2026
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Holiday Note: School will be closed on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
✅ How to Enroll:
It’s quick and easy! Just scan the QR code in the image below to access the enrollment form. Spots fill up fast, so don't wait!
📧 Questions?
If you need more information or have specific questions, please reach out to the team at:
k4summerschool2026@new-haven.k12.ct.us
Adventure Awaits at West Rock Nature Center!
Is your child ready for a summer of discovery? Registration is now open for the 2026 Outdoor Explorations Camp! Located at the beautiful West Rock Nature Center, this 4-week program is perfect for young explorers who love the great outdoors.
🎒 Who:
Youth ages 7–12 years old
📍 Where:
West Rock Nature Center (1080 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven)
📅 2026 Session Themes:
Session 1 (July 6–10): Watershed Wanderers 💧
Session 2 (July 13–17): Time Travelers of West Rock ⏳
Session 3 (July 27–31): Animal Adventurers 🐾
Session 4 (Aug 3–7): Summer of Sustainability ♻️
(Note: No camp July 20–24)
✨ What to Expect:
Campers will dive into place-based learning with activities like: 🛶 Canoeing & Biking 🧗 Climbing & Archery 🥾 Hiking & Wildlife Discovery 🔬 Geology & Anthropology
✅ How to Sign Up:
Space is limited! Head over to the New Haven Parks Department website to secure your spot today.
👉 Register here: newhavenct.gov/government/departments-divisions/parks-department/summer-camp
Last Friday we celebrated amazing things at Truman School! Our students stepped into the future as they explored a world of possibilities at our annual Career Fair.
Community Experts: A huge thank you to the professionals who shared their careers and stories with us.
Endless Possibilities: From public service to tech and the arts, our Tigers are dreaming bigger than ever!
Inspiring Dreams: Our students asked great questions and learned what it takes to succeed in the real world.
Thank you to all our volunteers! You’ve sparked a passion for learning and a vision for the future in our students.
Our 3rd and 4th graders celebrated a special Awards Ceremony dedicated to their growth and dedication.
What We Celebrated:
Remarkable Improvements: Honoring students who have made huge strides in their learning and shown incredible perseverance.
Outstanding Achievements: Recognizing academic excellence and mastery of new skills across all subjects.
Hard Work & Grit: Applauding the daily effort and "Tiger Spirit" our students bring to the classroom every single day.
A special thank you to all the families who joined us! Having our halls filled with supportive parents and loved ones made these achievements even more meaningful.
Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your dedication makes the whole Truman community proud. Keep reaching for the stars, Tigers!
What We Celebrated:
Remarkable Improvements: Honoring students who have made huge strides in their learning and shown incredible perseverance.
Outstanding Achievements: Recognizing academic excellence and mastery of new skills across all subjects.
Hard Work & Grit: Applauding the daily effort and "Tiger Spirit" our students bring to the classroom every single day.
A special thank you to all the families who joined us! Having our halls filled with supportive parents and loved ones made these achievements even more meaningful.
Congratulations to all our award recipients! Your dedication makes the whole Truman community proud. Keep reaching for the stars, Tigers!
Every day we celebrated amazing things at Truman School, and we want to keep that momentum going! Please join us for our upcoming Parent Meeting to stay connected with your child's progress and school life.
📅 Meeting Details
When: May 7, 2026
Where: School Library
Times: Choose the session that works best for you!
8:45 a.m. * OR 3:15 p.m.
📝 Agenda Highlights
International Projects: Get updates on your child’s global learning journey.
Upcoming Activities: Hear about important events planned for our students.
Health & Fitness: Enjoy a special presentation from our guest health and fitness expert!
Refreshments will be available! We can't wait to see you there and work together to support our Tigers.
📅 Meeting Details
When: May 7, 2026
Where: School Library
Times: Choose the session that works best for you!
8:45 a.m. * OR 3:15 p.m.
📝 Agenda Highlights
International Projects: Get updates on your child’s global learning journey.
Upcoming Activities: Hear about important events planned for our students.
Health & Fitness: Enjoy a special presentation from our guest health and fitness expert!
Refreshments will be available! We can't wait to see you there and work together to support our Tigers.
We are thrilled to announce the lucky winners of our Literacy Challenge raffle.
📚 Readers are Winners: These beautiful gift baskets were awarded to students who went above and beyond during our recent reading challenge.
🎁 Prize Pack: Each basket is overflowing with fun treats and literacy surprises as a reward for their dedication to reading.
🐯 Tiger Pride: We are so proud of every student who participated and pushed themselves to read more this month!
Congratulations to our winners! Keep turning those pages and discovering new worlds.
📚 Readers are Winners: These beautiful gift baskets were awarded to students who went above and beyond during our recent reading challenge.
🎁 Prize Pack: Each basket is overflowing with fun treats and literacy surprises as a reward for their dedication to reading.
🐯 Tiger Pride: We are so proud of every student who participated and pushed themselves to read more this month!
Congratulations to our winners! Keep turning those pages and discovering new worlds.
We celebrate amazing things at Truman School! Our Tigers dove into the world of words with a night full of interactive learning and family fun.
Sweet Phonics: Matching letters and sounds with our ice cream scoop games!
Interactive Fun: Sight-Word BINGO and vocabulary board games kept the energy high.
Hands-On Learning: From letter puzzles to storytelling, our students showed off their growing skills.
Thank you to all the families who joined us! Seeing our students get excited about reading is what makes the Truman community so special.
Big congratulations to Thiago Tapia! His artwork was distinguished with a Gold Star recognition by the Yale University professional jury at the New Haven Public Schools District-Wide Art Show: Art Extravaganza.
We are so proud of Thiago’s incredible talent and hard work!
We are so proud of Thiago’s incredible talent and hard work!
Today we celebrated amazing things at Truman School!
Our community came together for a high-energy day of culture, rhythm, and achievement:
International Culture : Our students took us on a world tour! From Spain and China to Afghanistan and Brazil, we explored history, food, and traditions through amazing student-led presentations.
Bucket Band: The rhythm was infectious! Our performers turned everyday buckets into a high-energy percussion show that brought the house down.
Students of the Month: Huge congratulations to our April honorees! Thank you for leading by example and showing your Tiger pride every day.
I hope everyone had a wonderful break and also built up their reading stamina! Don’t forget to return your completed reading challenge tomorrow! Two grand prize winners will be selected! If you completed the challenge and go to literacy night on Wednesday, you will get a prize at the event!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone!
Sincerely,
Miss Allen
Literacy Coach
I am looking forward to seeing everyone!
Sincerely,
Miss Allen
Literacy Coach
Friendly reminder
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT APRIL 22, AT 3:15
Family Literacy Night at Truman School is coming! We hope you will join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:15! We are going to be enjoying literacy games, activities, pizza and prizes! Students who complete the reading challenge over break and turn it in before the event will get a prize at Literacy Night!
Look out for the invitation coming home to you today! Please sign it and send it back so we can have an idea of how many families are joining! Sending it back guarantees you pizza at the event!
Hope to see everyone there!
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT APRIL 22, AT 3:15
Family Literacy Night at Truman School is coming! We hope you will join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:15! We are going to be enjoying literacy games, activities, pizza and prizes! Students who complete the reading challenge over break and turn it in before the event will get a prize at Literacy Night!
Look out for the invitation coming home to you today! Please sign it and send it back so we can have an idea of how many families are joining! Sending it back guarantees you pizza at the event!
Hope to see everyone there!
New Haven Youth and Recreation presents Empower Her, a free girls-only swim program for ages 11–14
Dates:
April 20 – June 1, 2026.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Location: John Martinez School Pool, 100 James St.
Focus: Building water confidence and foundational skills in a supportive environment.
Register Now! Secure her spot by emailing jjwright@newhavenct.gov.
Dates:
April 20 – June 1, 2026.
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Location: John Martinez School Pool, 100 James St.
Focus: Building water confidence and foundational skills in a supportive environment.
Register Now! Secure her spot by emailing jjwright@newhavenct.gov.
FRIENDLY REMINDER
Picture Day Alert!
The order forms will arrive home today! Here is the date you need for your calendar:
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Where: Truman Elementary School
Picture Day ID: EVTMQHF6F
You can fill out the paper form that came home today or skip the paperwork and order online at mylifetouch.com.
Don't forget to pick out your favorite outfit!
Picture Day Alert!
The order forms will arrive home today! Here is the date you need for your calendar:
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Where: Truman Elementary School
Picture Day ID: EVTMQHF6F
You can fill out the paper form that came home today or skip the paperwork and order online at mylifetouch.com.
Don't forget to pick out your favorite outfit!