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!
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!
Thank you to all our families for supporting our school’s goals.
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!
We can't wait to see our families for a night of magic and community! To make sure everyone gets the most out of the evening, we have a simple two-step plan:
Step One: Pick Up Progress! Head to the classrooms first to collect your child’s report card and meet with teachers. This is a great chance to celebrate their hard work this term!
Step Two: Enter the Wonderland! Once you have your report card in hand, follow the music to our Winter Wonderland!
Join us for:
🎨 Crafts & Music: Festive activities for the kids and great tunes.
🍲 Light Refreshments: Enjoy some treats while you mingle.
🧥 The Community Closet: Browse our winter essentials for the whole family—take what you need to stay cozy!
Let’s celebrate our students’ success together. We’ll see you there!
The Technique:
Fill the Balloon: Inhale deep into your belly (not your chest).
Slow Release: Exhale slowly to signal your brain that you are safe and ready.
Why it’s your Exam Superpower:
Calms the Nerves: Instantly lowers your heart rate.
Boosts Focus: Clears the mental "fog" caused by anxiety.
Total Control: You can do it right at your desk without anyone even noticing!
Coach’s Tip: Practice 3 "Balloon Breaths" the moment you get your test. Take a beat, find your focus, and then begin.
Our 3rd graders have been working so hard on their Math and ELA concepts this week!They’ve been reviewing Math concepts in small groups through i-Ready checks and playing whole-group games to make learning enjoyable. It is wonderful to see our scholars so engaged and excited to learn!
As students from kindergarten to 8th grade are preparing for testing next week, we encourage families to spend some time reviewing at home this weekend.
A little bit of practice goes a long way in building confidence! Whether it's reading a favorite book together or practicing some quick math facts, your support makes a huge difference.
We want to hear from you! Please join us on Wednesday, January 14, to discuss important updates and exciting upcoming activities for our students.
We will be covering:
Picture Day details
Report Card Conferences
Upcoming Student Activities
When: Wednesday, Jan 14
Where: School Library
Choose the time that works for you:
Morning Session: 8:45 a.m.
or
Afternoon Session: 3:15 p.m.
Your voice matters in our school community. We hope to see you there!
Welcome back, Truman families!
We hope everyone had a restful holiday break. We are kicking off the new year with high energy and even higher towers!
Our 7th-grade students dived straight back into learning with a thrilling STEM and Art challenge at Ms. Nabakooza`s art room. Working in teams, the objective was to engineer the tallest and most stable tower possible using only:
Dry spaghetti
Marshmallows
String
Tape
It was amazing to see our students collaborating, problem-solving, and testing their structural designs. There were a few "collapses" and plenty of laughs, but in the end, their teamwork reached new heights!
Check out these amazing pictures of our future engineers in action!
Friendly Reminder! 📢
Please note the upcoming schedule for New Haven Public Schools:
🚫 Tomorrow, January 2nd: Closed
✅ Monday, January 5: Open (Regular Schedule)
🚫 Tuesday, January 6: Closed for Three Kings Day
✅ Wednesday, January 7: Open (Regular Schedule)
Have a great break!
Check out these smiles! Proof that being a Tiger is the best!
This cozy morning officially starts our Home Reading Challenge. The goal? Read every day during vacation!
Challenge accepted! Who’s joining us?
They also received mittens today from a former teacher and friend of Truman School. Thank you to Ms. Durso's and family for keeping us warm.
Our 4th graders turned into master architects! They ditched the pencils and picked up the peppermint to build these incredible gingerbread houses.
Check out the awesome details:
Candy Cane Pillars for that perfect holiday look.
M&M Roofs for a pop of color.
Marshmallow Snow to keep things cozy.
It was a day full of sticky fingers, big smiles, and amazing creativity. Great job, Mrs. Gordon’s class!
