Truman School
Truman Tigers Learning and Growing Together
Half a day of school, DOUBLE the fun! Our Tigers had an absolute blast: 🎶 Dancing to the best hits with our DJ 🕹️ Playing games and activities with friends 🎁 Getting crafty making custom ornaments
Check out these smiles! Proof that being a Tiger is the best!
Check out these smiles! Proof that being a Tiger is the best!
There’s no better way to head into the holidays! Our 3rd and 4th graders in Mrs. Pasan’s and Mrs. Irizarry’s classes had a blast reading under their blankets with their favorite "reading buddies" (both the stuffed and humankind!).
This cozy morning officially starts our Home Reading Challenge. The goal? Read every day during vacation!
Challenge accepted! Who’s joining us?
This cozy morning officially starts our Home Reading Challenge. The goal? Read every day during vacation!
Challenge accepted! Who’s joining us?
Mr. Nunez's and Ms. Morales' second grade class are celebrating over 350 green lessons earned on iReady Math. They worked really hard!!
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.
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!
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!
Half day - Tiger play reminder!
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.
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.
Ms. Rosa and Ms. Rosario's groups met together last week to collaborate on several fun Christmas craft stations! It was wonderful to see the kindergarten and 1st-grade students working side-by-side and sharing their holiday spirit.
Last Friday was all about holiday magic! Our K–4th grade bilingual students from Truman School took a special trip to the Bridgeport Cabaret to see the Santa Show, and the energy was incredible!
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!
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.
Mrs. Rosa’s Kindergarteners had the best time this week! They turned their classroom into a total gingerbread construction zone.
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!
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!
It was a cozy and heartwarming morning! Our students showed up in their favorite pajamas for today’s Town Hall, and the energy was wonderful.
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.
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.
The Board of Education has shared an update for our return in January:
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.
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.
What a fun day in Kindergarten! Huge thank you to Mrs. Rosa for inviting our students to wear their best Christmas socks.
Look at how colorful and festive their feet were! It brought so much holiday cheer to the classroom!
Look at how colorful and festive their feet were! It brought so much holiday cheer to the classroom!
Our gym was filled with rhythm, laughter, and pure holiday magic! From the incredible bucket drumming and melodic xylophones to our beautiful wind ensemble, the talent of our students truly shone bright.
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!
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!
Our 7th Grade artists have been exploring the fascinating world of comets and the art element of Value (the lightness and darkness of a color).
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!
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!
Huge shout-out to our Truman School students who completed the Girls on the Run 5K in West Hartford on December 7th! This incredible program builds confidence and character, and we are so proud of their teamwork and dedication. They ran strong and finished happy!
Mrs. Dillon, our Math Coach, is promoting a fun challenge to help students master math fluency facts and mental calculations using i-Ready.
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!
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!
Our 6th graders crushed their guided free draw bonus! They used oil pastels on paper to create these amazing, vibrant trees after today's main lesson.
Look at that texture and color! So awesome.
Look at that texture and color! So awesome.
Math in Action in 7th grade
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.
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!
