Be Respectful. Be Compassionate. Be Great.
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Tangischools now has a newsletter!
We are excited to introduce to you our newest outlet for staying connected with our students, families, and community. Our Tangischools Newsletter is a bi-weekly email that will highlight current events, share important information, and offer educational tips and insight into our schools and classrooms. This is a valuable tool for families, as well as those with invested interest in our school system. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to finishing out our school year strong with you!
Be Respectful. Be. Compassionate. Be Great.
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Date: March 12, 2020
Volume 1, Issue 1
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
59656 PULESTON ROAD
AMITE, LA 70422
P: 985-748-7153
F: 985-748-8587
questions@tangischools.org
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News to Know:
STUDENT TRANSFER APPLICATIONS
Parents may apply for student transfers online between the dates of April 1 through June 1, 2020.
Types of Transfers:
- Magnet Transfer
- Academic Transfer
- JRTOC Transfer
- Diversity Transfer
- Child of Employee Transfer
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Updates Regarding Student Transfers (April 1 - June 1, 2020)
On February 11, 2020, Judge Lemelle approved our Mutual Consent Agreement Plan granting the district unitary status in all six green factors. You may click on
https://www.tangischools.org/Domain/7719
) to view the Mutual Consent Agreement. With the implementation of the new Consent Agreement, we will continue to offer families the option of applying for a transfer for their student to attend a school not in their current school zone. Student Transfer options as allowed in the Mutual Consent Agreement Plan are as follows:
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MAGNET TRANSFER
Students may apply for a transfer to attend one of the magnet schools within the school district. The school district will provide transportation where such transfers effectuate social-economic and cultural diversity.
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ACADEMIC TRANSFER
This transfer shall permit an academic transfer for any high school student wishing to attend a high school within the school system other than the student’s attendance zone school for the purpose of enrolling in a TOPS recognized course or courses of student and for the purpose of taking an Advanced Placement course or courses not offered at their attendance zone school.
*The student’s parent, guardian or the student shall be responsible for transportation.
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JROTC TRANSFER
High school students may transfer to a school offering a JROTC program not offered at their attendance zone school. The student’s parent, guardian, or the student shall be responsible for transportation.
Questions regarding Academic and JROTC Transfers should be referred to Ms. Lisa Fussell via telephone (985-748-2508) or email (
lisa.fussell@tangischools.org
).
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DIVERSITY TRANSFER
Allows students in grades K-12 to apply for a transfer from sending schools to receiving schools where the resulting impact on the receiving school is to increase its socio-economic and cultural diversity.
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CHILD OF EMPLOYEE TRANSFER (TAGALONGS)
Children of school employees may attend the school in which the employee works.
Questions regarding Diversity and Child of Employee Transfers should be referred to Ms. Maureen Terese by telephone (985-474-8691) or email (
maureen.terese@tangischools.org
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Parents and students should be aware that under the 2020 Mutual Consent Agreement Plan, athletic eligibility for students attending a school outside the attendance zone in which they reside shall be subject to the rules of the
Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Student athletic eligibility for students returning to their attendance zone school from a transfer school shall be subject to the rules of the
Louisiana High School Athletic Association.
Parents may apply for Student Transfers online at
www.tangischools.org
between the dates of
April 1 through June 1, 2020
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It is recommended that parents apply for Student Transfers online in order to document their transfer request with a date/time stamp of when the transfer was received by the district.
However,
if parents prefer a paper transfer application,
paper
applications
may be completed at any of our public schools or the TPSS Office of Student Registration now located on the first floor of the Tangipahoa Parish School System Family Services Center at 1745 Southwest Railroad Avenue in Hammond starting on April 1, 2020. All paper Student Tran
sfer applications of any type must be scanned and emailed before June 1, 2020 to the following:
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TPSS is monitoring the development of COVID-19/Coronavirus and coordinating with local health care agencies and government officials to ensure that appropriate precautionary measures are being taken. Although
there are no reported cases of Coronavirus currently in Tangipahoa Parish
we are urging everyone to be diligent in efforts to prevent the spread of all viruses.
Employees, parents and students should take appropriate measures to minimize the likelihood of infection by this and other viruses, such as the seasonal flu. Precautionary measures include the following:
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Important Updates:
We have a New Family Resource Center!
We are combining many of our family resources all under one roof to better serve our community.
Our new Family Resource Center will be the home to our Registration Center, Migrant Education Services, and Family Engagement Center. Families may use the front entrance of the building. You will find us on the first floor.
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1745 Southwest Railroad Avenue in Hammond, across from McDonald’s and Walgreens.
Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Registration Center
(985) 474 - 8690
Migrant Education
(985) 542 - 7290
Family Engagement Center
(985) 429 - 9043
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TPSS Family Engagement Center
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The Family Engagement Center provides assistance for parents and guardians who aim to foster conditions in the home that emphasize the importance of education and learning. We have several services available to our families and encourage everyone to come visit our center. All services are free, and we are happy to assist in any way possible.
- Computer Lab for Parents/Guardians to assist their child with school projects and assignments
- Assistance with Curriculum Inquiries
- CCAP Finger-Scanning System
- Monthly Reading Family Fun Packet
- Complimentary Reading Lists, Charts, Maps, & Diagrams
- Summer Workbook Distribution (April-May)
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Tip:
Help your child to arrive to the classroom ready to learn by encouraging them to eat breakfast each morning. Breakfast and Lunch are free to our students this year, so encourage them to stop by the cafeteria in the mornings before bell time for something to eat. Our menus are available online each month.
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You Be the Chemist District Winners
Students across the district competed in the "You Be The Chemist" challenge at SLU on February 7, 2020. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams from the Quiz Bowl Competition were honored at a recent school board meeting. Congratulations to all!
1st Place
SMS - Jonah Blades, Connor Forrest, Joan Pan, and Jayden Rohner
PJHS - Carson Frazier, Jayden Desport, Aiden Dixon, and Isaac Phillips
2nd Place
LMS - Kailyn Artus, Lorelei Gautreaux, Terrance Johnson, Angel Willis
SLU Lab - Christina Le, Gracie Magee, Olivia Magee, Ella Thompson
3rd Place
KJHS - Sania Batiste, Marcus Brown, Makalah Dyson, McKenzie Dyson
HEMS - Amaiyah Griffin, Cadence Lanier, Clarneisha Morris, Nathaniel Sanchez
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March 28
Once Upon a Time in the Park: Family Literacy Event
April 3
End of 5th six weeks
April 10 - 17
Easter Holidays
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Celebrate the Arts!
The month of March is
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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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