News

                                                                                                                                                                December 16, 2021

Hello Tiffany Park Caregivers,

We will be on break from December 18th - January 2nd. We return to school on Monday, January 3rd. While the winter break is a great time to relax and recharge, it is also over a two-week break from the daily demands of school. We encourage students to enjoy break and spend time together with family and friends, but we would also like to provide some helpful tips that can assist your child in being well-prepared to return to school on Monday, January 3rd.
 

• Keep reading! Teachers can send home reading books from the classroom library. We encourage all students to read for 20-30 minutes a day even during vacation. Please let your child’s teacher know if you could use some additional books over the break.
• Write in a journal. This is a great way to practice writing skills while also keeping an account of the experience from over break.          
• Access Digital Tools through Clever. Some tools include: i-Ready math, MyOn (reading), and RAZ kids (reading)
• If you exchange gifts, consider giving gifts that promote learning. Books, science kits, and even pencils/pens and colorful paper are great ideas. 
• Try to keep a consistent schedule. Avoid staying up too late because it will make for a difficult adjustment when it is time to return to the school schedule.
• Find time to stay active. Regular exercise is good for the body and mind. Walking the dog, going on a hike, skiing, or just playing outside are all great ways to stay active. 

 

Community Resource Fair - Thursday, December 16th: 

To support families with essential items during this season, we invite you to the Renton Innovation Zone resource fair held on December 16th from 5:30-6:30 at Lakeridge Elementary School. Food, clothing, backpacks, hygiene products and more will be available. Our new Family Liaison Tia Rye will be present and available to support Tiffany Park families. A flier with details is attached.

 

If you are unable to attend and need assistance, please contact our new family liaison Tia Rye.

quintia.rye@rentonschools.us or 425.204.4850  

 

Please also remember to regularly visit the school website and the PTA website for the most current information. 

Tiffany Park: https://tiffanypark.rentonschools.us/               PTA: https://tiffanyparkpta.org/Home

 

I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year! Have a safe and enjoyable break.

Steve Lesco, Principal

steven.lesco@rentonschools.us

(425) 204-4858

 

 

Family School Climate Survey

Renton School District and Tiffany Park Elementary are interested in your feedback and ask that you please complete the Family School Climate Survey. We are hoping to have as many parents complete the survey as possible so we can analyze results and use your feedback to strengthen our service to you and your students.  All parents who complete the survey can be entered into a drawing to win school spirit wear for themselves or their child.

Please use the link/barcode below to please complete the survey. For families attending conferences via zoom, teachers will also share this link at the end of your conference. For families attending conferences in person, computer stations will be set up in the school. Paper copies will also be available upon request.

The survey is opened from November 15 until January 14, 2022 and the online form is available in 6 languages (Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese). The first question is to select a language. The remaining questions will be in that language. There are 54 questions total. Questions are delivered one at a time. The questions are short. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete.

 

 Survey Link: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSDFAM2021

 

Entering the drawing to win school spirit wear: Family members who have completed the survey can electronically enter the drawing by adding their name to this survey.  There will also be paper raffle tickets at the computer stations during conferences that family members can complete.

 

Traffic in the Front Lot

All Vehicles:

·       A left turn into the lot is not permitted.

·       Drive slowly and always be prepared to stop.

·       Follow the direction of the front loop attendants and the safety patrol.

·       Stay off your cell phone.

·       There is a single lane as vehicles enter the lot.  Vehicles using the drop-off lane should stay to the right and proceed along the sidewalk. Vehicles that are parking should turn left into the parking lot. 

 

Vehicles using the drop-off lane:

·       Pull all the way up to the crosswalk or as far as traffic permits. Do not stop near the playground to let your child out.

·       After dropping off your child, merge over into the open lane to allow vehicles behind you to pull forward.

·       Do not exit your vehicle. If your child needs assistance that requires you to exit your vehicle, please park in the lot or pull past the crosswalk.

·       If possible, your child should be sitting on the passenger side of the vehicle to allow for quick and safe access to the sidewalk.

·       Vehicles are not permitted to merge into the drop-off lane.

 

Vehicles that are parking in the lot:

·       Park in a designated spot. Handicap spots are only for handicap parking.

·       The parking lot is not a substitution for the drop-off lane. If you are only dropping your child off, use the drop-off lane.

 

Playground Area Before School

·       Students may begin arriving at 8:15 M-Th and 9:45 on Fridays and report to the playground. There is no playground access before 8:15 M-Th and 9:45 on Fridays. 

·       Students are allowed and encouraged to play throughout the playground/blacktop area and on the field until 8:30.

·       Masks are not currently required while outside.

·       Effective Monday, October 18th* - The undercover area is now being designated for students and staff only. Parents and caregivers are no longer permitted under the covered area. However, parents and caregivers are still welcome on the greater playground area (blacktop, play toy area) and field.

Who can refer a student to the Highly Capable Program? A family member, teacher, or community member   Where can I find the referral form? On the RSD Highly Capable website under Highly Capable Identification Process   How long is the referral window open? September 13, 2021 – January 28, 2022   We will host two daytime and two evening sessions for families. Please use the Google Form here to RSVP. Zoom links will be sent prior to the events.   Daytime Sessions: Tuesday, September 28th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 12th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM    Evening Sessions: Wednesday, September 29th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday, October 14th, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM