Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate winners!

The CASEL’S SEL framework was used as the inspiration for the Titan Strong Certificates. The focus is on Self- Awareness, Self- Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making. Students and staff who exhibit behaviors from this framework receive a Titan Strong Certificate.

There are new winners every week!

Grades 4, 5, and 6
- This week, the fourth graders were working on whole number place value and forms of numbers in math. They are also working on comparing whole numbers.
- This week, the fifth graders were working on learning fiction signposts and writing personal narratives in ELA. In math, they are ordering decimals. The fifth graders are learning to read and complete timelines during Social Studies classes.
- In sixth grade, students will have their first Social Studies test on Mesopotamia on Tuesday, October 3. They are also going to have an opportunity to join FFA Club, through agriculture class if they are interested.

Library Events
- Author & Illustrator, Jarrett Krosoczka, is coming to our school on Thursday, November 2. We are looking forward to having him!

After School Activities
- Homework Club: Monday-Thursday
- Harvest Club
- Drama Club
- Art Club

Upcoming Events
- October 9: Columbus/Indigenous People Day (No School)
- October 20: Superintendent's Conference Day (No School) & Homecoming
- October 21: Pumpkin Run
- October 27: Pow Wow/Touch a Truck/Trunk or Treat
- November 3; Elementary Picture Day
- November 4: Ancram Opera House - Story teller presentations

From the Nurse's Office
- Physicals are required for Grades 1, 3, and 5. If a physical has not been sent in, please send in a copy or have the Doctor's office fax it to 518-325-2856. Thank you from the Health Office.

News from the Office
- Please make sure your child is in attendance daily for the entire day to help them achieve success!

Author/Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka will be visiting our District on Thursday, November 2! He will spend the school day with THCSD staff & students.

At 3PM, he will be holding a presentation in our Performing Arts Center for any and all adult public & community members at no charge. Sign up here to attend: https://forms.gle/jerrvSBUx15QNDjSA

Jarrett will also be available to autograph his books, which are available for sale by Spotty Dog Books & Ale. Buy his books here, or use the QR code on the flyer below: https://drive.google.com/.../1tiUYjs3zcnzmVGFAXvs.../view.... Book orders are due by October 13.

Please note that the presentation at 3PM is for adults only, and sign up is required.

We hope to see you there!

Book Order Form

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to offer support to ensure everyone in our community enjoys a festive meal.

If you could use assistance, please complete the below Thanksgiving Food Assistance Request Form by 10/16. (We'll keep your information confidential and strive to meet your needs). Baskets will be provided by the Roe Jan Food Pantry.

Contact Vernetta Moore at 413-446-9431 with questions (6:00 - 8:00 M - F).

Click here to complete the Thanksgiving Basket Form

The annual Pow Wow / Trunk or Treat / Touch a Truck event will be on Friday, October 27 from 4PM-6PM

There will be a bake sale, raffles, games, candy, a bounce house, and more!

Entry fee is $5.

Join us for the 2023 Pumpkin Run on Saturday, October 21 from 10AM-12PM

This is a FREE event for Grades Pre-K through 6 and their families!

There will be races, face painting, apple cider, temporary tattoos, and more!

Each child who runs a race will receive a ticket to enter the pumpkin patch & pick a pumpkin to take home.

Please complete the below form and return to your child's teacher by Tuesday, October 10.

Click here to complete the form.

The PSAT is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the SAT exam.  The district has set up for 60 students to take this exam.  

If your Student (Grade 11) is interested, please use this google form to sign up: https://forms.gle/QkGtuLJagaFkH4Cs5

The form needs to be complete by October 13th, and the testing date will be October 18.

We are seeking a food service worker!

3 hours per day, Monday-Friday.

Rate of pay is $20.15/hr.

Summers off!

Click here to complete the application, and send to Eileen Olson at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Columbia County Department of Health is hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 5 from 2:30PM - 3:30PM in the Board of Education Room.

Pre-Registration is REQUIRED.

Click here to pre-register.

Questar III is hosting an Open House on Thursday, October 19 from 4:30PM - 6PM.

This Open House is for prospective students and their parents to learn about Questar's CTE programs and how to attend next fall!

Click here to view the flyer for more information.

We are seeking the following:
- Substitute Food Service Worker ($15.80/hr)
- Substitute Bus Drivers ($22/hr)
- Substitute Bus Attendants ($15.80/hr)
- Substitute Teachers ($135-$145/day)

Click here to complete the application, and send to Eileen Olson at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us

The 2023 Burger-Laverack TH Alumni Soccer Game & Chicken BBQ will be Sunday, October 1 !

The soccer game begins at 1PM, and the BBQ is at 4PM.

BBQ Tickets are $12, and T Shirts are $15.

Checks should be made out to Community Scholarship Fund of CSF.

Contact Ryan Proper at rproper7@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

The Board of Education is looking for staff, students, parents, and community members to join board committees!

We want to hear from YOU!

Join our:
- Policy Committee
- Legislative Committee
- Audit Committee
- Facilities Committee

Please contact districtclerk@taconichills.k12.ny.us if you are interested.

We will be hosting Youth Swim Stroke Clinics in our Aquatic Center for swimmers ages 8-18. The fee is $80.

The Pre-Stroke Clinic is for swimmers who can independently swim at least two lengths in the shallow end. The class is geared towards those swimmers with a desire to learn the basics of competitive swimming (stroke development, breath control, flip turns, diving and some water safety skills). Maximum of 12 swimmers.

The Stroke Clinic is for swimmers who can comfortably swim at least 100 yards (4 laps) and have a basic knowledge of each of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). This class is geared towards those swimmers looking to prepare for their upcoming swim season, or those with a desire to obtain a great low impact, strength training workout through swimming. Maximum of 12 swimmers.

Please see dates below. Contact Robin Semp at rsemp@taconichills.k12.ny.us for more information & registration forms.

Girl Scouts Troop 1038 is looking for 7th-10th Graders to join their troop!

Learn more at girlscoutsneny.org

Girl Scouts is hosting a FREE Princess Party on Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM in the THCSD Elementary Cafeteria.

Come dressed up and do Girl Scout badge related activities! Bring your grown-ups too!

RSVP to Kate Foley at kfoley@girlscoutsneny.org

Visit our Community & Parent Resources page for information regarding mental health, local food pantries, Columbia Opportunities' Headstart Program, and more.

Emergency Mental Health Service
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 days a week
518-943-5555
- On-site face-to face mental health assessments
- Referrals to available services
- Follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations
- Wellness calls when someone is concerned
- Phone assessments
- Consultations

https://www.mhacg.org/mcat-team

Taconic Hills Elementary PTO
The Taconic Hills Elementary PTO is back up and running, plus we have a new Facebook page. Please follow this new page to see all of the ideas and fun activities we have planned for your children. We would also love for you to join us. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm and would love to see you there and hear any ideas that you might have. Zoom links will be posted closer to meeting times. Contact us at taconichillspto@gmail.com

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Athletic Calendar

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