Dear Tubman Families,



I am excited to announce an upcoming Social Media Safety presentation designed to equip both our students and parents with essential knowledge and strategies to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. The student presentation is scheduled for March 12th during the school day and is tailored for students in grades 5-8, acknowledging the increasing importance of social media literacy at this crucial developmental stage. Our focus will be threefold: firstly, raising awareness of the potential dangers lurking on social media platforms; secondly, delving into how these risks may manifest in various forms online, including cyberbullying; and finally, providing concrete steps that students can implement to either avoid or appropriately respond to such hazards. In an age where online interactions play an integral role in our children's lives, it is paramount that we foster a culture of digital responsibility and safety.

In addition, we will have a Social Media Safety presentation for parents on March 13th at 6pm in the auditorium. This presentation will last about 1.5 hours and will provide parents with support around establishing social media rules and having conversations with their children about social media safety. I encourage all parents to attend this informative session, as together, we can empower our children to navigate the digital world with confidence and caution.

Please look for additional information about these presentations in the coming weeks in students’ Tuesday folders.  

Warm Regards,

Principal Hammaker

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

February

• 2/22: Friends of Tubman (FOT) Monthly Meeting at 6pm via Zoom
• 2/23: Winter Arts Integration Showcase at Tubman at 9am featuring grades 2, 4 and 7
• 2/29: I HEART Tubman Glow in the Dark Dance Party (during school day, times TBD)

March

• 3/1: Bulldog Buddies Read Across Tubman Day
• 3/1: MYP Dance from 2-4pm at Tubman
• 3/2: Movie Night at Tubman from Friends of Tubman from 4-6pm
• 3/5: Professional Personnel Leadership Committee (PPLC) Monthly Meeting at 3pm at Tubman
• 3/12: Tubman Inclusive Education Supporters (TIES) Monthly Meeting via Zoom at 6pm
• 3/13: Local School Council (LSC) Regular Meeting and Candidate Forum at 4:30pm at Tubman
• 3/13: Social Media Safety Presentation for adults at 6pm at Tubman
• 3/18: IB in 30 Virtual Family Informational Session at 8:30am

Tubman Calendar

SY23/24 CPS Calendar



2023-24 CPS Holidays and Non-attendance Days: .

March 25-April 1: No school for students

April 10: No school for students. Parent/teacher conferences.

May 27: Holiday - no school

June 6: Last day of school  

Winter Arts Integration Showcase

Please join us this Friday, February 23 at 9am in the Tubman Auditorium for the Winter Arts Integration Showcase featuring 2nd grade, 4th grade, 7th grade, Intermediate Violin, Ukulele 2 and Tubman Guitar. Admission is free.

Social Media Safety Presentation

Parents and caregivers are invited to a special presentation from the Organization for Social Media Safety on March 13 from 6-7:30pm at Tubman. Additional information can be found in the flyers below.

IB in 30 Virtual Family Information Sessions

Thank you to those who participated in the first IB in 30 Family Information Session. For those unable to join or still interested in hearing the introduction to Tubman IB programmes, the recording can be found at this link.

We have two additional upcoming sessions; details can be found on the flyer below.

Families are encouraged to sign up for one or both days. A confirmation and virtual link will be provided to families prior to each IB in 30 session. Again, the sessions will also be recorded for families who are unable to attend. Please click this registration link or the flyer below to sign up.

If you have any questions, please reach out via email to Ms. Pirillis or Ms. McNally.

MathematiGals Upcoming Virtual Session

Check out the flyer below for information about the upcoming MathematiGals virtual sessions open to 3rd and 4th grade girls.

Addams Family Costumes Needed

The cast of the Addams Family Spring Musical is in need of some costume help! They are looking for ghostly-type or white costumes (nothing bloody) in girl sizes 10-16 or M-XL, women's sizes 4-12 or XS-XL, or boys sizes 10-16. Costumes can represent different centuries, e.g. cave person, Greek goddess, medieval, Renaissance, pioneer, flapper, etc.

Costumes can be donated or borrowed. If borrowed, please include the student's name and room number so Ms C can return them. Costumes can be brought to Ms. C's room.

GoCPS Results for SY24/25

Students who applied via GoCPS during the fall can expect results based on the schedule below:

• High School results will be released to families on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, after 5 pm
• Elementary results will be available for families on Friday March 22nd, 2024

LSC Elections - Tubman Candidate Forum

The Tubman LSC Candidate Forum will be held March 13 at 4:30pm at Tubman as part of the LSC Regular Meeting. Please join us to learn about the candidates running for Tubman's LSC.

Tubman Family Handbook

First Responders List

Tubman Volunteer Handbook

Meet Our Educators

Report Student Absence in Aspen

Friends of Tubman (FOT)

I HEART Tubman Annual Pledge Drive

Thank you, thank you, thank you to our community for showing your Tubman love and support during our Annual Pledge Drive. We raised just under $22,000, important funds for our school, and had a lot of fun. 80% of students filled out their heart sharing why they love Tubman so the WHOLE SCHOOL has earned a Glow in the Dark Dance Party during the school day on Thursday, February 29. Stay tuned for more information.

Family Movie Night at Tubman

Tubman movie night is coming up March 2 from 4-6pm. This free event for all families will feature separate movies for PK-5th grade and middle school. Classes will be voting to select the movies in the coming week!

FOT Monthly Meeting

Join us for our monthly meeting this Thursday, February 22 at 6pm via Zoom (details below). Our meetings are open to all and we welcome all ideas and help!

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88983350330?pwd=Mk5iQ2RFWlRTYTV5OCswVUtkU0V3QT09

Meeting ID: 889 8335 0330

Passcode: 820261

Right at School Program Registration Open

Tubman partners with Right At School to offer an after-school program for students. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:45 to 6:00 PM. The program is run at Tubman, and supervised by Right at School staff.

Right at School Spring Electives

Electives classes are additional enrichment classes led by companies that Right At School partners with that are typically one hour once per week, with a new schedule offered three times per school year. These classes are open to any students in the school, including anyone enrolled in Right Club, for an additional cost. Electives classes are a great opportunity for specialized enrichment in the convenience of your own school