Students participating in the Math and Soccer afterschool program with Mr. Keller, really enjoy the games and ended up winning the last 4 games of the Fall Season! Between the soccer matches and our math sessions, it has been a very busy and successful time!
It's time for our Winter Wonderland!
Join us on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, during Specials time for a half-day of fun before the break!
Students will enjoy:
🎶 A DJ and great music
🕹️ Fun games and activities
🎁 A chance to make their own ornaments
Important Note on Concessions: Please give your student a small amount of money so they can enjoy their favorite snacks and beverages at the concessions stand! 🍿🥤
Let's end the year with some winter fun! See you there!
REMINDER: December 23rd students will be dismissed at 12:50.
The students had a blast experiencing the music, the lights, and the joy of live theater. It was a wonderful day of community and festive fun for our young learners!
A HUGE thank you to the New Haven Public Schools Multilingual Department! They fully supported and funded this trip, making it possible for our Truman students to enjoy this amazing experience. We are so grateful for their ongoing commitment to our bilingual programs and our families!
In Ms. Nabakooza’s class, many students crafted beautiful pop-up tree cards, but this particular piece added a unique layer of "pop-up" creativity!
While the original design features a 3D tree, the artist included a hidden surprise: underneath the red paper flap, the student wrote "Feliz Navidad." It’s a wonderful example of a student taking a shared classroom project and adding their own interactive, personal flair.
It was so sweet to see them teaming up with their families to get the job done. Between the mountains of frosting and the "test-tasting" of the gumdrops, there was so much laughter and creativity in the air!
Today’s celebration was all about Gratitude. We took the time to reflect on what we are thankful for and to honor our amazing Students of the Month! These students have stood out for their kindness, their hard work, and the positive way they contribute to our school family.
Friday, Jan. 2nd: Schools Closed (Official Holiday)
Monday, Jan. 5th: Schools Reopen (Regular Schedule)
Tuesday, Jan. 6th: Schools Closed (Three Kings Day)
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility regarding this last-minute announcement from the Board of Education. We know that late changes can be challenging for scheduling, and we thank you for your patience.
Look at how colorful and festive their feet were! It brought so much holiday cheer to the classroom!
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated music directors, teachers, and especially our amazing Truman families for coming out to support our young performers. You made this morning unforgettable!
Did you know that comets are often called 'dirty snowballs,' made of ice, dust, and rocks? Drawing inspiration from this, the students used variations in value to create the illusion of light, depth, and the icy, dusty tails trailing across space!
When students earn 4 Dragons on their i-Ready lessons, they receive a Tiger Ticket and a prize (like stickers or mini dragons).
Special kudos to 4th Grade—they are collectively building a massive Dragon City to celebrate their progress!
Look at that texture and color! So awesome.
Seventh graders are working hard on Math in Action. They are using positive and negative integers. What will they need to go cave exploring and will they have enough money in the budget for all the things they need? They are practicing their collaboration skill and working together in groups on vertical surfaces following the Building Thinking Classrooms protocol to enhance learning.
Another fantastic meeting with our 7th-grade Book Club!
They met with Mrs. Aufiero during lunch to share their favorite moments and talk about their books. So much fun getting lost in a good book together!
Check out the dedicated readers!
The first graders in Mrs. Marchitto's room have finished their incredible research project on animals!
They researched animals and wrote their own non-fiction books. The best part? They put their artistic skills to work by creating detailed dioramas demonstrating the animal's habitat.
Students completed their first argumentative essay debating: Are selfies a good or bad way to express yourself? They worked hard to build claims, find evidence, and structure their arguments.
Amazing job on a challenging first essay!
Take a look at the festive holiday trees created by our first graders at Mrs Nabakooza's Art room!
This project emphasized key skills:
Line Focus: Students explored various line types in their designs.
Fine Motor Practice: They practiced crucial skills like precise cutting, neat folding, and proper gluing.
They have also been exploring the wonderful world of line types (straight, curved, zig-zag) and how to use them to create texture and design.
Our 3rd and 4th graders battled it out in a super challenging multiplication game by teams. The focus was quick thinking and teamwork to solve those tough equations!
These students showed incredible focus, speed, and great team spirit. Way to go, math whizzes!
