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Friday, May 24 is a Half-Day of School for Students
This school year has been a journey filled with learning, growth, and countless memorable moments. Remember, the end of this school year is not just about finishing assignments or taking exams. It's about celebrating your dedication, resilience, and the friendships that have blossomed along the way. Take pride in how far you've come and the knowledge and experiences you've gained.
As you step into the summer break, take the time to relax, recharge, and enjoy new adventures. Keep the curiosity and enthusiasm for learning alive. Read a good book, explore a new hobby, or simply spend quality time with family and friends.
To our graduating students, congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting new chapter. Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things you will accomplish.
To everyone returning next year, we look forward to welcoming you back with new opportunities and experiences. Have a wonderful summer, stay safe, and come back ready for another fantastic year.
Enjoy your summer vacation!
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Students at Hammond Westside Montessori create tie dye shirts to mark the end to a successful school year. | |
Speech students at O.W. Dillon are ready for summer break! They created popsicle art to sweeten up the occassion. | |
Teachers and students of Tucker Elementary had a bright time at their end-of-the-year glow party. | |
SHINING BRIGHT:
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUMMER READING
Summer break is here, and with it comes more free time for students. While it's tempting to spend these months glued to screens, it's essential to encourage meaningful and productive activities. One of the best alternatives? Reading!
How Summer Reading Helps Kids:
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Retain Knowledge: Reading over the summer helps students retain the knowledge they gained during the school year. It prevents the "summer slide" where students can lose up to three months of academic progress.
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Polish Skills: By continuing to read, students polish their reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. It's a great way to stay mentally sharp and prepared for the next school year.
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Increase Literacy Skills: Reading regularly improves vocabulary, grammar, and overall literacy skills. It exposes students to new ideas and perspectives, broadening their horizons.
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Foster Creativity: Engaging with different genres and stories sparks creativity and imagination. It allows students to explore new worlds and ideas from the comfort of a book.
Tips for Parents to Encourage Summer Reading:
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Start a Family Book Club. Choose a book the whole family can read together and discuss. It's a fun way to bond over literature.
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Dedicate Bedtime for Reading. Encourage reading before bedtime as part of the nightly routine. It's a calming way to end the day.
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Set Screen Time Limits. Balance screen time with reading time. Set limits on devices and encourage reading as an alternative.
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Visit the Library. Take regular trips to the library and let your children choose books that interest them. The library offers a wealth of options for all ages.
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Lead by Example. Let your kids see you reading for pleasure. Show them that reading is enjoyable and a valuable use of time.
Summer reading isn’t just about keeping up with academics; it's about fostering a lifelong love for learning and discovery. Encourage your child to dive into books this summer, and watch as their minds grow and imaginations soar.
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Learning can feel more like playing when we find simple ways to engage with our children. Make everyday tasks fun and interactive by putting the spin of literacy awareness into the activity.
Beginning at a very young age, playing with language, letter sounds, and vocal expression will help to grow our children into proficient readers by the time they are ready to begin formal school. Below is a library of ideas to try out with your child over summer break. Remember, keep it simple. It's more about communication, speaking, listening, and engagement more than anything else. Make eye contact, offer reassurance with a smile, model expression in your voice, ask them questions and give them your attention as they construct a response. Involve them in daily routines by turning tasks into learning games. And READ, READ, READ. Reading aloud is one of the most important things parents and teachers can do with children. Reading aloud builds many important foundational skills, introduces vocabulary, provides a model of fluent, expressive reading, and helps children recognize what reading for pleasure is all about.
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Sidewalk Chalk Letter- Sound Play
Get outside and move this summer. While you are at play, sprinkle some early literacy skills into the activity.
1 - Draw 5-10 circles with a different letter in each circle.
2 - Tell your child you are going to say a sound and you want them to run to the circle that has the letter that matches that sound.
3 - Start with the letters in your child’s name and continue to add more letters. (For example, you might say, “Run to the letter that makes the sound /t/.”)
see full activity
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Summer Literacy Resources for Families
Watch our latest Coffee Talk as Colette Taillon shares fun ways to keep your children engaged in literature and language this summer.
WATCH NOW
Copy of Presentation
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TPSS SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM | |
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SLPs in TPSS
Summer Learning Program
Every school campus that has any grades 1st-8th will provide Summer Learning to qualifying students.
TPSS Summer Learning
June 3rd - June 27th
Monday - Thursday
8 am - 3 pm
Does your child qualify to attend?
Find Out More
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Watch our Coffee Talk to hear all about our Summer Learning Program.
Special Guest: Melissa Ryan, Curriculum Supervisor
melissa.ryan@tangischools.org
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Music Camps for Summer 2024 | |
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TPSS will offer a variety of music camps which range from beginner band to those who are ready to take center stage. Visit us online to register to attend.
Applications close Friday, May 24 so don't delay! Sign up now to claim your spot.
Register to Attend a Music Camp
Questions: james.square@tangischools.org
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Stay Engaged in Learning While Having Fun!
Tangipahoa Parish offers many summer camps for our community. Below you find just a few of all that is offered. Follow your local organizations on Facebook to see all that is available. By keeping children engaged in learning over the summer, families can support continuous intellectual growth, prevent regression, and help children develop a lifelong love for learning.
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Enlarge our calendar to see just a few of the camps which are offered this June in Tangipahoa Parish. | |
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GPLA 21st Century Summer Camp
Greenville Park Leadership Academy will host a summer camp which is open to all children in grades 4-8, even if GPLA is not the school in which they attend. The camps will consist of time at GPLA participating in activities, as well as several field learning experiences (a trip to The Audubon Zoo, The Insectarium, LA Arts & Science Museum, and more!) Families are required to cover the cost of the field trips, as well as the purchase of a new Royal Blue round-neck shirt to be worn on the trips. Shirts are due by the first day of camp (June 4th).
REGISTER TO ATTEND GPLA 21st CENTURY CAMP
DATES OF CAMP
(children attend all days)
June 4, 5, 6
June 10, 11, 12
June 17, 18, 19
TIME
8am - 3pm
LOCATION
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
111 J. W. DAVIS DRIVE
Hammond, LA
CONTACT
Site Coordinator - Tressa Jackson
tressa.hart@tangischools.org
(985) 345 - 2654
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Adventure Begins at your Library
Tangi Libraries are ready to kick-off our Summer Adventure at the Library with Animals Tales. This crowd favorite will bring their Zoofari Earth program to you! Animal Tales will be taking audiences on a trip around the globe with six different exotic animal ambassadors from six different continents.
For Tangi Library's complete summer schedule, visit www.tangilibrary.com
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Your reading adventure starts at the Tangipahoa Parish Library.
Join our 2024 African American Honorary Service Award Recipient Brooklynn Warner this summer in our library. We have outstanding performers that will enterain family members of all ages. To sign up for our free summer reading program and to get a schedule of performers, please visit www.tangilibrary.com
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Romp N Stomp
We are Rompin and Stompin in our Branches for our kids 0-3 years old in June. Join us Monday, June 10 at 10:30 am in Ponchatoula and 2:30 pm in Kentwood for a fun time of music, movement and crafts.
Then on Monday, June 24, we will be in Hammond at 10:30 am and Amite at 2:30 pm.
Come out and join us!
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Tangi Library Calendar of Events
Go online to see Tangi Library's full calendar of events.
There is something for all ages!
see calendar
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The TPSS JumpStart Summer 2024 application is open.
TOPS UNIVERSITY AND JUMP START STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR OUR JUMP START SUMMER PROGRAMS
Please apply early, seating is limited. TPSS rising Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and the Class of 2024 from any TPSS public school may apply for programs. Some programs have age and prerequisite restrictions.
Apply to Attend
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TPSS Magnet School Progams
Designed to prepare students for diverse career paths, from drafting to culinary arts and healthcare to IT, our programs empower students to pursue their dreams and build a promising future. Explore the possibilities today!
Applications close June 1.
Apply to Attend
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Student Transfer Applications
Families may apply for students to attend a school in which they are not traditionally zoned.
Applications close June 1.
Magnet, Academic, JROTC, Diversity
Complete Transfer Application
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Virtual Learning Option
Explore a broader spectrum of educational choices. Check out our VLO which provides online alternatives to traditional classrooms.
Applications close June 1.
Learn More or Apply to Attend
Questions: Call (985) 474-8690 or (985) 474-8691 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
watch coffee talk | meet & greet events
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Pre-K & Early Childhood
Parents can apply for child care, Head Start, and/or public school Pre-K programs by phone.
Call (985) 748 - 2454
Documents Needed:
child's original birth certificate, AND proof of income
Round 1 Applications End May 31.
Book Appointment
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P3 - TAP THE APP
The P3 platform enables the public to share information anonymously with Crime Stoppers programs, law enforcement entities, schools, and large corporations around the world. If you have crime or safety-related information that may be deemed useful in your community, submit a tip via the P3 web page – or download the P3 Tips App for iPhone or android devices.
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Speak to Crime Stoppers to make a report:
1 877 668 2421
Submit a tip online:
SUBMIT A TIP
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Join us for our next TPSS Bus Driver Training
EVENING CLASS
May 28, 29, 30 and June 3, 4, 5, 6
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.
What are the benefits of driving for Tangi?
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Free Uniforms for Students in grades PK - 8
Must qualify to participate.
READ MORE
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May 24: Half-Day for Students, Last Day for Students & Teachers
2nd of 2nd semester, End of 4th 9 Weeks
May 27: Happy Memorial Day
May 29: VLO Meet & Greet online via zoom @ 9am or 7pm code to join
School Supply Lists for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be posted once all have been approved by our school principals and board.
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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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