January is School Board Recognition Month!

We want to thank our board members for the heart that they pour into our schools and community. We appreciate all that you do to see our students into a promising future.

Reach out to a Board Member

#OneTeamOnePurpose

We can do hard things!

This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.”

We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up.

How might you practice Perseverance as a family this month?

TALK IT OUT:

We have all demonstrated Perseverance in our lives. Many of us have seen people practice Perseverance in ways that have inspired us. Stories are powerful tools for connecting as a family. Protect time this week to share stories about Perseverance with each other (you can use the story prompts to get started).

At the end of the conversation, think of 1 way you can practice Perseverance this week.

Story Prompts:

● A time I (or someone else) showed Perseverance was _____.

● An act of Perseverance that changed/challenged me was _____.

Find more guidance online at parentguidance.org

Survey Window

February 6-17, 2023

Upcoming Opportunity

TPSS will partner with Panorama Education to offer our students in grades 3 - 12 the opportunity to complete a Culture/Climate Survey in the weeks to come. This survey will give our school leaders insight into your child's sense of belonging, teacher-student relationships, engagement in classroom activities, and the presence of supportive relationships.

Watch A Play, Connect with a Counselor



Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa and Tangipahoa Parish School System are hosting "The Bridge Watcher Play," an awareness play about teenage suicide.

Parents are welcome to attend.

Q & A with counselors following the play.

Date: February 2nd, 2023

Time: 6-7pm

Location: Hammond High Magnet School Auditorium

FREE ADMISSION

Let's work together as a community to eliminate suicide.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Fill out the FAFSA

Did you know students who are eligible for TOPS must fill out this form to receive funding?

Did you know the financial aid included in this application can be applied to vocational schools?

And lastly... did you know that completing FAFSA is a graduation requirement?

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application is required by the state for funding, including TOPS and other grants for technical schools.

2022 - 2023 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DATES

BUILDING LITERACY

MAKE A POSITIVE, LASTING IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

Tangipahoa Parish School System is calling on all Tangi businesses to join our mission of having every child in our parish read on level by the third grade. Currently, only 46.1% of the students in our parish are considered on-level for literacy. Each day, TPSS strives to increase that number.

As a Partner in Literacy, you have the opportunity to provide resources, support, and encouragement to the students in our parish, making a difference in their lives. 



If you are a business owner in Tangipahoa Parish and are interested in becoming a Partner in Literacy, fill out the form below and a team member will contact you soon.

Head to the Library!

Remember that our Tangi Library branches always have fun activities planned to keep your children engaged and immersed in reading.

#RaiseAReader

SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATION

This program provides parents/guardians with the skills they need to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. The Redhead Method will challenge you to think critically about how and why we use social media.

Over the course of three sessions (two virtual, one in-person) we will discuss how to:

• facilitate healthy conversations about social media
• understand why/how relationships with technology greatly differ between age groups
• understand the concept of a #DigitalReputation
• achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the social media landscape and how
• accounts are seen/tracked



Heads up! Several sensitive topics will be discussed during these sessions. *These sessions are for adults only.*

Our next session is coming up!

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023

6 PM – 7:15 PM

Southeastern Louisiana University's Student Union Theater

FREE EVENT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Space is limited, so register now to reserve your connection.

Don't you just love lunchtime?

Visit us online to see our February menu.❤🍽

Keep your heart healthy and happy!

Krewe of Champions

Saturday, January 28 @ 12:00pm

Downtown Amite

Tangischools is lining up an event you do not want to miss! Come cheer on our Krewe of Champions Saturday, January 28, 2023 in Amite. Representatives from each school will march as we showcase the talent of our marching bands, color guard, cheer & dance teams, clubs, student and teacher of the year recipients, and more!

WE ARE TANGI

We all know the saying "it takes a village to raise a child." Our tangi community stands behind that ideal. We see so many wonderful ways that small business owners, local law enforcement, community churches, organizations, and friends give back to our schools. Your presence makes a positive impact, and the memories you help create will leave a lasting impression on our children. WE THANK YOU ❤

#OneTeamOnePurpose

A UH-60 US Army Helicopter flew in to visit the students of GPLA. It was a great opportunity for the children to explore and ask questions of the pilots.

Greenville Park Leadership Academy

Elite Design in Ponchatoula welcome PHS students as part of their staff. Students are given the opportunity to work alongside the small business owners once a week.

Ponchatoula High School

Local law enforcement join in on the PBIS fun at Natalbany Middle School to show support to students who are putting the act of making good decisions first.

Natalbany Middle School

Student Progress Center

Want to keep track of your child's attendance, grades, and discipline records? Create a new user login with our Student Progress Center.

Guardians should have received an email with instructions on how to get started. If you are experiencing issues, it may be that your contact information needs updating in our system.  Contact your child's school to speak to the secretary.

Contact your child's school to speak to the secretary and update phone numbers and email addresses.

Once your information is updated, create a new user account with SPC.

Tangipahoa Parish School System has increased substitute pay rates for 2022 -2023.

See Pay Rates Chart

For details and restrictions, contact Jaquetta McGee at JMcGee@ESS.com

UPCOMING DATES

January 28 - Krewe of Champions Parade (Amite @ noon)

February 20, 21, 22 - Mardi Gras Break (schools closed)

February 23 - Students and Staff return to school

March 10 - End of 3rd nine weeks

March 13 - PD Day for Teachers (no school for students)

Make every day count.

Students at OW Dillon Leadership Academy show off their "I Have a Dream" collage.