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100 Days Brighter!
Many of our Elementary Schools celebrated their 100th day of learning with a fun day of dress up and counting activities.
The 100th day of school is not only a time for fun, but also a time to reflect on how much our students have grown since the beginning of the year. It’s amazing to see how much their reading, writing, math skills, and social development have blossomed. Each day, they build on what they’ve learned and grow in confidence as they approach new challenges.
For many students, the 100th day also marks the beginning of an exciting shift in their academic journey. They are more independent, more curious, and ready to take on even bigger projects as the school year continues. Parents, your support at home has been invaluable in helping them reach this point, and we’re so grateful for the partnership we share in your child’s education.
From mastering new skills to building friendships, the first 100 days have been filled with excitement and achievement.
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NOTICE
Updated Bell Schedule
At our board meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the following plan was approved to make-up the day from our recent snow event.
As a reminder, we missed four days that week as Monday was a holiday. We had two emergency days built into the second semester, and we changed the March 17, 2025, PD day to a school day for students. That leaves us with one day to recover which we will do using the schedule below:
- We will begin Wednesday, February 12, 2025, adding 10 minutes to the school day through Friday, April 11, 2025.
- Schools will begin the day 5 minutes earlier than their current start time and end five minutes later than their current end time.
- We will revert back to our normal schedule Monday, April 14, 2025.
See UPDATED Bell Time Schedule
We will revert back to our regular schedule Monday, April 14, 2025.
Regular Bell Schedule
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TPSS 2025 Krewe of Champions Parade
THIS SATURDAY!
In an effort to recognize all our teams and individuals for their accomplishments, we invite you to come celebrate with a parade!
Our Krewe of Champions parade is scheduled to roll through downtown Amite, Saturday, February15th @ noon.
The route will begin at Regions Bank of Amite parking lot, proceed east on HWY 16, and end at Myrtle Street.
Schools may plan to collect throws for the parade, so reach out if you have any donations you'd like to contribute.
Our district has much to celebrate!
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New Law Affecting our 3rd Grade Students
Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, a new Louisiana law took effect requiring third-grade students who are significantly underperforming in reading to repeat the grade. This legislation aims to address literacy challenges by ensuring students have foundational reading skills before advancing to fourth grade.
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If you have a child in grades kindergarten - 3, be on the lookout for a report on your child's DIBLES Assessment scores for the middle of the school year to be sent home. The DIBELS assessment measures the reading fluency of each student individually, which helps parents and educators identify where the child needs help the most. By detecting the risks and monitoring development, we can work together with the child to ensure that he or she is on track to reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade. If you do not receive this report, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Third grade students who are reading "well below level" as tested by the end-of-the-year DIBELS assessment in April will face retainment and must repeat third grade the following school year if unable to increase their DIBELS scores by June.
Now is the time to intervene with your child's reading abilities.
Reach out to your child's teacher for help and support.
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Writing and Reading Go Hand-in-Hand
Reading and writing at home strengthens a child's literacy skills, including vocabulary and comprehension. It lays a foundation for success in school and helps children excel in subjects across the curriculum.
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Journal
Provide your child with a decorative notebook and pen, and encourage them to share a few sentences about their day. They can add stickers to the pages, or doodle around the margins.
Find fun ways to get your child to put their thoughts into writing.
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Need Help with Homework, Test Prep, or Understanding Class Work?
Homeworkla.org provides free online tutoring, test preparation, job search assistance, and more. All services can be accessed from a Louisiana public library, from your home computer, or from your mobile device.
Connect with a tutor, submit a paper for review, drop off a math question, take a practice quiz, and prep for SAT/ACT exams, all in one place.
Visit HomeworkLA.org
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Free Tutoring? Yes Please!
The Steve Carter Tutoring Program, sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Education, provides $1,500 vouchers for eligible K-12 students to access high-quality tutoring in Literacy and Math. Purple Ruler, in partnership with the program, offers an opportunity to raise your child's grades.
REGISTER NOW
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If you have any questions regarding the Louisiana Tutoring Initiative, please contact 877-390-0556 between 7am and 4pm Monday – Friday (CST)
Questions: tutoring@la.gov
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Increase the Literacy Skills of Children in our Community. Become a Partner in Literacy.
If you are a local business owner who is interested in joining our literacy campaign, reach out to us!
Become a Partner in Literacy
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We need your help to fund the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Southeast Louisiana.
The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books each month to children from birth to age five, free of charge, through funding shared by local community partners in Tangipahoa parish.
Through United Way, we are able to give back to create a better, stronger community with opportunity for all.
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Please make sure to select Tangipahoa Parish as the receiving organization. Thank you for your Literacy Partnership! | | |
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Make Simple Moments an Opportunity for Learning
Sorting, counting, graphing, and analyzing the data is a mathematical practice that is packed with important concepts.
AT HOME ACTIVITY
Valentines heart candy can be used for a fun math activity.
- Open the box of candy and empty out the hearts on to a plate.
- Have your child sort the hearts by color.
- Stack each color group into a tall, straight line (to resemble a bar graph).
- See which line is tallest. Which line is shortest?
Ask questions such as
- How many green hearts are there?
- Which color has the most hearts?
- Which color has the fewest hearts?
- How many more pink hearts are there than purple hearts?
Read More About this Activity
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Building playful learning into everyday moments can help young children develop skills to solve hard problems, collaborate with others, and think critically.
The Louisiana Department of Education has released a series of activities that families can do at home to build math skills.
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Changes to the Grading Scale
You may have noticed that Louisiana has adopted a unified grading scale, as a way to show consistency across all districts. The passing of House Bill No. 424 provides for a uniform ten-point grading scale relative to grades assigned in all Louisiana public schools.
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Assessment Calendar
It is now crunch time until Test Time. We know this time of the school year can bring both excitement and a little extra pressure to students, families, and teachers alike as we buckle down classroom instruction in preparation for upcoming spring testing. With the right preparation and support, we can help everyone feel confident and ready to succeed!
Visit the Parent Assessment Portal for resources.
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Fall in Love with What you Do!
Active participation in school helps students feel more engaged with their education. When students are interested in something, whether it's a club, volunteer work, or a team sport, they are more likely to look forward to school and attend regularly.
Help your child take ownership over their school experience. Become involved in things that bring them joy.
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Taking the ACT
Many Seniors are working hard to increase their ACT score. There are still opportunities on the calendar to give it your best.
Taking the ACT will:
- Help with college acceptance
- Allow you to apply for scholarships
- Provide insight into career & education pathways
- Highlight areas where you might still need improvement
Reserve Your Testing Date
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Completing the FAFSA
By completing the FAFSA, students can determine their eligibility for federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. In Louisiana, FAFSA also serves as the application for TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) scholarships. This means that students must fill out the FAFSA to qualify for TOPS scholarships.
Learn More!
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Understanding TOPS
The TOPS Guide places all the essentials about the TOPS Scholarship into one publication to better assist counselors, students, and parents with understanding the requirements to earn and maintain TOPS, award levels, how to apply, access the Student Hub, avoid processing errors, and more.
Please contact losfa.counselors@la.gov with questions.
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Board of Regents Interactive Course Articulation Matrix
The Louisiana Board of Regents' General Education Articulation Matrix is a guide for determining which courses are equivalent between public colleges and universities in Louisiana. The matrix helps students transfer credits between institutions.
Please contact highschoolacademics@la.gov with questions
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Louisiana Sheriff's Educational Scholarship
Are you...
- A high school senior?
- Planning to go to a Louisiana college/trade school?
- A resident of Tangipahoa Parish?
We've got a SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for YOU!
In partnership with the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association we're offering ONE Tangi student a $1,000 Louisiana Sheriff's Educational scholarship!!
Applications are accepted until APRIL 1st!
Apply Now
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Honesty Saves Everyone's Time
Have you ever thought about how being honest can actually save time? It's true! Telling the truth is not just the right thing to do, but also a real time-saver for everyone.
When we're honest, we are able to get straight to the point without wasting time making up stories or trying to remember what we said before. It's simple and quick!
Think about it - when you tell a lie, you often have to tell more lies to cover up the first one. It's like trying to patch a leaky boat - you fix one hole, but then another pops up! Before you know it, you're spending all your time trying to keep your story straight. That can be exhausting!
Being honest means you don't need to waste time coming up with excuses or remembering which story you told to whom. You can use that saved time for fun stuff instead!
When people know you're always honest, they trust you. And trust is like a superpower in saving time!
- Teachers won't need to double-check your explanations.
- Friends won't have to wonder if you really mean what you say.
- Parents will be more likely to believe you without questioning.
All of this means fewer arguments, less time spent explaining yourself, and more time for the good stuff - like learning, playing, and hanging out with friends!
The Honesty Challenge
This month, we challenge you to be extra honest. Remember, honesty isn't just about not lying. It's about being open, genuine, and true to yourself and others. It's a superpower that makes our whole school community and home stronger and more efficient!
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Let's be Honest. Are you projecting your best self on Social Media?
Social media is fun, but it’s also about being yourself. The more honest and real you are, the more people will appreciate you and connect with you. Sometimes being honest means speaking up about something, but always try to be respectful and kind. You can be truthful without being rude or hurtful.
Honesty doesn’t mean sharing everything. You can still be honest about your thoughts or experiences without giving away personal details or over-sharing. Also, don't let social media pressure you to be someone you’re not. Share things that reflect who you really are, not who you think people want you to be.
Want to have a heart-to-heart conversation with your child about the use of social media? Read this article for guidance.
Parents are teachers too!
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Food for Thought
We are halfway through February!
Let's see what our cafeterias are serving. Grades 5 - 12 have a daily sandwich line in addition to our regularly scheduled meals. High school students also have the option of an additional salad line on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Studies show that eating healthy meals can help to boost moods, enhance concentration, improve academic outcomes, reduce absences, and improve memory. When our bodies are happy and healthy, our minds are able to better focus and perform. | |
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LPB announces the call for nominations for the 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes program.
A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional young person who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome personal adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens.
The nomination period is now open. Submissions are accepted online. The deadline for entries is Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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FBI New Orleans Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy
FBI New Orleans, The Tulane University Police Department, and the Louisiana Chapter of the FBI National Academy are proud to announce the introduction of the 2025 Future Law Enforcement Youth Academy (FLEYA) to Louisiana. Two of the nation’s most notable and iconic institutions will conduct law enforcement and legal training for selected youth from the State of Louisiana.
The FLEYA training program will be a FREE weeklong overnight camp exposing students (15 to 17 years of age) to federal, state and local law enforcement practices. This joint effort promotes law enforcement career paths by giving the selected youths an inside look at the various practices and techniques as taught by subject matter experts and agency instructors. Tulane’s Uptown campus will serve as the home base for an academic environment with the premier atmosphere to encourage students to pursue higher education and careers in law enforcement.
Learn More!
Please direct questions about the FLEYA program to LouisianaFLEYA@fbi.gov.
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LOSFA: The Charles and Rose Broussard Family Internship
The Charles and Rose Broussard internship provides an opportunity for a paid internship at one of three research stations within the Louisiana State University Agriculture Center system.
The Internship program is open to both high school and college students and provides an opportunity for the student to gain practical experience with agriculture research being conducted at one of three research stations, the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, the Iberia Research Station, or the Dean Lee Research Station.
Interested students should complete an application form and return it along with a resume to Dr. Kurt Guidry (kmguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu) by February 21, 2025.
Please contact kmguidry@agcenter.lsu.edu with questions.
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STEM Education in the Classroom | |
Invenergy, a renewable energy company, shared information with our students concerning STEM Jobs and renewable energy on Thursday, February 6. The company is currently developing solar farms in our area. The speaker provided a PowerPoint Presentation explaining STEAM pathways that would fit in a renewable energy company such as Invenergy. The presentations were in Ms. Harrelson's classroom at ACCMC and Ms. Hutchinson's classroom and Ms. McCray's classroom at IHMS. | |
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It's National Magnet School Month!
February is National Magnet School Month and TPSS has some of the best! Magnet School Programs offer a unique learning experience to families and are available for all of our students to apply.
Go Online to Learn More
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VLO is the Way to Go!
Have you heard about our Tangischools Virtual Learning Option?
The TPSS Virtual Learning Option is a tuition-free, virtual learning option for public school students grades K-12. TPSS also provides all the tools necessary to get started at no extra cost. Any student enrolled in public school can participate in the arts, sports, select TOPS Tech, dual enrollment classes, as well as other programs.
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LMEP Family Search Form
In order to better serve your children's academic needs, our program wants to identify students who may qualify to receive FREE additional educational services.
Please go online to complete our form. We have an electronic form, or you can print the form to fill out on paper.
Complete the Form
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Encourage your children to use the free anonymous P3 tip reporting system. This is a vital tool in keeping schools and students safe. Students can report about a wide range of concerns, from mental health issues to threats of violence through the P3 app or through the Crime Stoppers website. Tips are delivered to multiple school administrators and law enforcement making sure nothing slips through the cracks. The P3 mobile app can be downloaded to iPhone or android devices.
Speak to Crime Stoppers to make a report:
1 877 668 2421
Submit a tip online:
SUBMIT A TIP
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SCHOOL BUS OPERATING TRAINING
March 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and April 1, 2, 3
5pm - 9pm
TPSS Technology Center
795 S. Morrison Blvd, Hammond 70403
You must attend all days to receive credit for the class.
For additional info, please call (985) 748 - 2432.
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Teacher Job Fair
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with school principals and explore teaching positions with TPSS.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Sign-in closes at 11:30 a.m. for interviews)
Hammond Westside Montessori School - Multi-Purpose Room
2600 PFC Matthew E. Wildes Street, Hammond, LA
What to Bring:
- Current resume
- Teaching certificate or proof of certification eligibility
For more information, contact:
Evelyn Showers
Evelyn.showers@tangischools.org
985-748-2028
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Make an Impact as a Tangi Substitute Teacher
Become a substitute teacher with TPSS! Not only will you make a difference in students' lives, but you'll also enjoy flexible workdays, the ability to choose your workplace, and bi-monthly pay.
Apply Now
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TRACC Presents
Mardi Gras In the Zone
at the Hammond Omega Parade
Games, Educational Material, Prizes
February 21, 2025
5:00 - 6:30pm
Pennington Center Parking Lot
1350 North General Pershing Street
This is a Free Event.
Pre-Register to Attend
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City Park Conservancy's Big Bass Fishing Rodeo
The Big Bass Rodeo is a family friendly fishing event open to all ages that includes a Free Fishtival which offers hands-on aquatic education activities with LDWF and other organizations.
The Big Bass Rodeo also includes a student fishing tournament called the Battle for the Bass. The Battle for the Bass tournament is open for 7th-12th grade teams of up to 5 members. The team with the highest combined weight of two bass will win a 3 foot tall trophy and plaque for their school! To help encourage more participation, schools may have multiple teams enter into the competition.
More Info and Registration
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Happy Valentines Day!
Feb. 15: TPSS Krewe of Champions Parade (noon in downtown Amite)
Mar. 3 - 7: Mardi Gras Holidays
Mar. 14: End of 3rd Nine Week Grading Period
Mar. 15: Teacher Job Fair (9am-12pm @ HWMS)
Apr. 18 - 25: Spring Break
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SchoolCash Online
Create an account, connect your schools and students to the account, and search the catalogue for availble fees.
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Student Progress Center
Register your account to track student grades, attendance, announcements, & test scores.
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Resolve A Problem
Have a question or concern? Reach out directly to your school by filling out our Resolve a Problem form.
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
59656 PULESTON ROAD, AMITE, LA 70422
P: 985-748-7153
F: 985-748-8587
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