Truman School
Truman Tigers Learning and Growing Together
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!
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.
Huge milestone reached in Mrs. Perez-Estrada's room!
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!
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.
The challenge was ON in Mrs. Irizarry and Mrs Pasan's rooms!
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!
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!
The holiday season officially started in Kindergarten with a burst of color!
For their very first Christmas activity, Mrs. Rosa asked everyone to wear something red or green. The class looked so festive!
It was a fun, colorful start to our holiday celebrations. Thanks to all our Kinder-friends for participating!
For their very first Christmas activity, Mrs. Rosa asked everyone to wear something red or green. The class looked so festive!
It was a fun, colorful start to our holiday celebrations. Thanks to all our Kinder-friends for participating!
Our 1rst grade from Mrs. Rosario is learning that choosing to be kind is a powerful choice!
They are thinking of simple ways to show kindness every day.
What's your best idea for being kind today?
They are thinking of simple ways to show kindness every day.
What's your best idea for being kind today?
Our 1st-grade students are working on important fine motor skills:
✂️ Precise cutting
✨ Careful gluing
✍️ Creative drawing
Congratulations to our little artists on their hard work!
✂️ Precise cutting
✨ Careful gluing
✍️ Creative drawing
Congratulations to our little artists on their hard work!
Third-grade students in Mrs. Pasan’s class are actively engaged in learning multiplication using a variety of effective strategies. Our goal is to ensure they understand the concept behind multiplication, not just memorizing facts.
They are currently exploring methods such as:
Repeated Addition (Multiple Addition)
Breaking Numbers Apart (Distributive Property)
Making Equal Groups (Visualizing the concept)
It's exciting to see them build their mathematical understanding and fluency. We can't wait to see what they multiply next!
They are currently exploring methods such as:
Repeated Addition (Multiple Addition)
Breaking Numbers Apart (Distributive Property)
Making Equal Groups (Visualizing the concept)
It's exciting to see them build their mathematical understanding and fluency. We can't wait to see what they multiply next!
Get ready for the season! We are hosting tryouts and Saturday clinics for youth in grades K through 8. Come develop your skills and join the team!
K – 2nd Grade Skill Clinics 12/13/2025 Saturday Clinton School
3rd – 4th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/8/2025 Monday Clinton School
5th – 6th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Clinton Ave School7th – 8th Grade Tryouts / Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Troup School
Important Details Fee: There is a $75 fee per person to participate.
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled session for check-in.
K – 2nd Grade Skill Clinics 12/13/2025 Saturday Clinton School
3rd – 4th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/8/2025 Monday Clinton School
5th – 6th Grade Tryouts/Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Clinton Ave School7th – 8th Grade Tryouts / Practice12/9/2025 Tuesday Troup School
Important Details Fee: There is a $75 fee per person to participate.
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled session for check-in.